HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_04_01 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEFTINg OF TEE PLANNING BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, I- LD APRIL 1, 1957, AT POLICE
HEADQUARTERS, 11 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8: 30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. Fred L. Maggini, Chairman
Mr. Henry E. Mullick
Mr. John F. O'Conor
ABSENT: Mr. Joseph Rigano
"r. G. Norman Blair
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilman Peter F. Kane, Jr.
Town Engineer Mr. Friedlander
Town Accountant Mr. Finson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Mullick, seconded b:\' Mr. O'Conor, the
minutes of March 4, 1957 were approved as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
(1) Rezoning of Blossom Terrace
The secretary presented a letter dated March 22,
1957 from Supervisor George D. Burchell, together
with a cony of a letter dated March 16, 1957 from
Mrs . Martha E. Warnecke of 3 Blossom Terrace Larch-
mont, NY, which enumerated certain information per-
taining to Blossom Terrace .
Mrs . Warnecke ' s letter pointed out that over half
the residents in Blossom Terrace are in violation
of the required amount of land for two family
dwellings, together with the other facts which she
felt substantiated the request for rezoning this
area to decrease the density for two family houses .
After discussion, the secretary was instructed to
prepare copies for each of the Board members and
to forward a copy to their planning consultant for
his consideration.
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Mr. Joseph Faillace, representing Mr. Negri of
Blossom Terrace, also addressed the Board in
reference to the proposed rezoning.
(2) Sound View Woods Inc .
The secretary presented a letter from Supervisor
George D. Burchell, dated April 1, 1957 together
with a copy of a letter dated March 8, 1957 and
filed with the Town Board from Joseph E. Nilson,
attorney for Sound View Woods Inc ., which requests
that their property he excluded from any upzoning
action in raising the area requirements from 1/3
of an acre to 1/2 an acre .
The secretary was instructed to prepare conies
for each of the Board Members and to forward a
cony to their planning; consultant for his con-
sideration.
(3) Fomestrand Inc .
The secretary presented a copy of a letter dated
3/20/57 from Fomestrand, Inc . , which was filed with
the Town Board and requested a change in zoning from
business to industrial on the property known on the
Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 130-Parcels 541 and 546.
After discussion, the communication was ordered re-
ceived and filed.
(4) Planning Commission-Village of Mamaroneck
The Chairman presented a letter dated March 29,
1957, from the Planning Commission of the Village
of Mamaroneck, which suggested a meeting between
the Flapping Boards of the Town of Mamaroneck, the
Village of Larchmont and themselves to coordinate
planning among the three communities .
After discussion, the secretary was instructed to
acknowledge the receipt and to ask the Commission
to arrange for a date and place of meeting that
will be mutually agreeable .
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SUBDIVISION--MLTRDOCH WOODS
In reference to Split Tree Realty Corporation request
that the curbing requirements be varied in their sub-
division #2 was discussed and a final decision was
reserved.
Mr. Irwin Oster of 3 Split Tree Road, Scarsdale, New
York, was present and stated that in view of the
Boards delay in arriving at a decision, he requested
an extension of time for the completion of the im-
provements in the subdivision.
On motion by Mr. O' Conor, seconded by Mr. Mullick, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board heretofore approved a bond of in-
demnity signed by G. B . & E. M. Realty Corp. and the
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, the con-
dition of which bond is that G. B. & E. M. Realty Corp.
shall complete the improvement of a portion of Split
Tree Road as shown on map #R. 0. 9919, and more partic-
ularly described therein on or before December 11, 1956,
which bond is for the sum of $3,000 and is dated
November 11, 1956; and
WHEREAS, it appears that G. B. & E. M. Realty Corp. has
been unable to complete this work in accordance with
the plans and specifications for roads and highways,
adopted by this Board June 6, 1955;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the time for completion of the improve-
ment of said Split Tree Road as required by said bond
of indemnity is extended to July 1, 1957, provided,
however, that the Indemnity Insurance Company of North
Arifrica will continue their bond until that date.
SUBDIVISION--SANKEY REALTY CO ., INC.
The Town Engineer informed the Board that the pre-
liminary plan filed on March 4, 1957 met with his
approval.
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After discussion, the Board directed the secretary
to advise the applicant to proceed with preparation
of the final plans, and to follow the necessary pro-
cedure to obtain a decision on the proposed subdivi-
sion.
SUBDIVISION--LAKE PARK KNOLLS
Town Engineer Friedlander, discussed with the Board a
proposed subdivision known as Lake Park Knolls, which
lies mainly in New Rochelle, but has a very small por-
tion of the property in the Town of Mamaroneck.
The engineer pointed out that the applicant intended
to connect with the Town Sewer in Weaver Street, and
that he had a drainage plan which in Mr. Friedlander' s
opinion was satisfactory.
After discussion, the secretary was instructed to ad-
vise the applicant it was in order for him to prepare
final plans and to follow the necessary procedure to
obtain a decision on the proposed subdivision.
ZONING--GUAPAGNOLA PROPERTY GARFIELD STREET
Mr. Jerome Wanshel, appearing for Mr. Frank Guadagnola,
requested the Planning Board to give serious consid-
eration to zoning the property owned by his client on
Garfield Street to a business zone, in its proposed
rezoning plan. He was asked to submit a written memo-
randum giving all the pertinent facts for the record.
SURVEY--ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Irwin Oster suggested that the Planning Board
set up small informal meetings with neighborhood
groups to discuss the proposed zoning for each area
with the residents in order to obtain their views as
a guide and to assist the Planning Board and their
consultant, in the preparation of a new zoning or-
dinance.
The Board thought Mr. Oster' s suggestion has merit and
the members of the Board stated that they would be glad
to attend such meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was adjourned at 10: 00 p. m. , to reconvene
on May 6, 1957.
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Acting Secretary
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