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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_02_20 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLANNING BOARD HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1967, IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, 158 WEST POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Fred L. Maggini, Chairman Mr. Lee Bloom Mr. G. Norman Blair Mr. Winfield James Absent: Mr. Joseph Rigano Also present: Mr. James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Mr. William P. Widulski, Town Engineer PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION OF LOT - BLOCK 124 PARCEL 349 The applicant, Mr. Rizzotto was represented by Vincent S. Conti, Esq. of 2755 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, New York 10468. No one appeared in opposi- tion to the application. The Board felt that this application had been thor- oughly discussed at the preliminary hearing held at its regular meeting on February 8, 1967 and that sub- ject to the understanding that the action of the Plan- ning Board in no way affects the right of the Zoning Board to grant or deny the variance necessary in con- nection with such subdivision if the vacant lot is to be built upon there was no reason the application could not be voted on. Motion was duly made, seconded and approved that this application be approved and the following Resolution was duly adopted: WHEREAS, an application has been made to this Board by Mr. Salvatore Rizzotto for the approval of the subdivision of a lot known as Block 124 Parcel 349, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law, a public hearing has been adver- tised and held on February 20, 1967 in the Supervisor's Office of the Town of Mamaroneck at 8:15 p.m. , and WHEREAS, it appears to the best interest of the Town that said application be ap- proved, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT A -�`� S RESOLVED, that the map showing the subdi- vision of Block 124 Parcel 349 showing pro- perty of Salvatore Rizzotto, be, and the same hereby is approved. The Chairman requested the Secretary to read the second application. PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION OF LOT - BLOCK 509 PARCEL 86 The applicant, Mr. Revson, was represented by Mr. Saltzman, his architect. No one appeared in opposi- tion to the application. Mr. Saltzman stated that they were ready to start construction on the new house as soon as they re- ceived final approval of the septic system from the County Health Department. The Board pointed out to Mr. Saltzman that the Zon- ing Board had turned down Mr. Revson's application to keep the trailer on the property and that as of March 1, 1967 the trailer would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Saltzman stated that Mr. Revson may decide to contest the ruling of the Zoning Board but expressed the view that this Board should not concern itself with that ruling. After further disucssion the Board met in executive session to discuss the application privately. Mr. Bloom requested that the entire Board be enlightened as to what had happened at the Zoning Board Meeting on February 15, 1967. The Secretary who is also the Secretary to the Zoning Board and who was the only one present familiar with all the facts was questioned. The Secretary then related the presentation made by Mr. Revson's assistant, Mr. Botwin to the Zoning Board to the effect that rather than alter the main dwelling Mr. Revson now proposed to build an additional struc- ture on the premises during the construction of which he desired further extension of time for the mainte- nance of the trailer on the premises. Mr. Botwin claimed that the Revson's have a 24 room apartment in New York City which is presently being renovated and which is scheduled for completion in about sixty days. At present Mr. Revson has a four room apart- ment in which he resides and Mrs. Revson also has a four room apartment. Mr. Johnston, the Town Attorney, pointed out it was his understanding that the applicant had never made any attempt to alter or renovate the main dwelling subsequent to his being granted permission to main- tain the trailer on the premises which dates back to March 1964 and that the only reason for the trailer being on the property at all was because Mr. Revson had previously advised the Zoning Board that he was going to alter the main dwelling so as to accommodate his newly enlarged family. Mr. Bloom pointed out that he had been present at Zoning Board meetings at which this matter had been discussed at length and he felt that the Zoning Board at all times had been most patient with Mr. Revson but that their patience had been exhausted and it was his understanding that at its last meeting the Zoning Board had denied any further extension of time by a three to one vote. Mr. Bloom, also, explained that he felt that it was in the best interest of the Town for this Board to cooperate with the Zoning Board and take notice of the Zoning Board's determination that the trailer should be removed on or before March 1, 1967. Members of the Board noted that Section 276 of the Town Law specificially authorizes the Planning Board to approve a subdivision subject to a condition. Mr. Johnston stated that, in his opinion, the Planning Board could approve the subdivision of the lot and impose a condition that the trailer be removed on or before March 1, 1967 which is the date of expira- tion of the present extension as provided by the Zoning Board. The Attorney continued that in this way the Boards would be furthering the best inter- ests of the Town. Thereafter, a motion was made and seconded that the application be granted on condition that the house trailer presently situated on the property be re- moved by March 1, 1967. It was explained to the Board by Mr. Bloom that if this condition is not met the Building Inspector could legally take back any building permit issued and refuse to reissue the permit until the trailer had been removed. Mr. Saltzman was called back into the room and in- formed of the Board's decision. A motion was duly made, seconded and approved that the following Resolution be duly adopted: WHEREAS, an application has been made to this Board by Mr. Charles Revson for the approval of the subdivision of a plat known as Block 509 Parcel 86; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law, a public hearing has been ad- vertised and held on February 20, 1967 in the Supervisor's Office in the Town Office Building at 8:15 p.m. ; and WHEREAS,this Board is informed of the determination of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck made on February 15, 1967 which denied a fur- ther application for further extension of an existing variance from the pro- visions of the Zoning Ordinance so as to allow the continued presence of a house trailer on the premises; and WHEREAS, this Board has learned that the reason this house trailer was originally allowed, as a modification of the Zoning Ordinance by the Zoning Board on March 25, 1964 and through several reapplications, was on the basis that the main dwelling was to be renovated because of an increase in the applicant's family because of marr- iage but that no action has been taken to accomplish such renovation as of the date of this meeting, and WHEREAS, it is not in the best interest of the Town and its residents for the Board to approve a subdivision plat as to property on which a violation of the Zoning Ordinance exists or is imminent without some assurance that the viola- tion will be corrected, and WHEREAS, it appears to the best interest of the Town that said application be ap- proved subject to the conditions, imposed herewith NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the plan showing the sub- division of the lot known as Block 509 Parcel 86, showing the proposed structure filed with this Board, be, and the same is hereby approved upon condition that the trailer presently situated on the pre- mises be removed on or before March 1, 1967. COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received by Mr. Maggini from Mr. Emanuelson regarding regarding recommend- ations made at a meeting of the Conservation Advisory Committee. Mr. Emanuelson suggested that the Planning Board secure permission from Mr. Green to erect a snow fence to pro- tect the park area on the Green property adjoining the Sheldrake River Trails and to discourage dumping or pushing debris into the stream during their construction stages. It was suggested that Mr. Widulski speak to Mr. LaValle the builder and either I they would put up a fence or perhaps we could. ® ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting it was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Rita A. J4hnso Secretary r