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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_08_05 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 5, 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. G. Norman Blair Mr. Joseph Rigano Mr. John F. O'Conor ABSENT: Mr. Henry E. Mullick ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Maurice Friedlander, Town Engineer & Building Inspector APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Rigano, seconded by Mr. Blair the minutes of the meeting of July 1, 1957 were approved as presented and the minutes of the meeting of July 27,1957 were approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPERTY OF EDNA A. FORBES The Secretary presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of public hearing as published in The Daily Times on July 31, 1957. The Chairman declared the hearing open and inquired whether any persons present wished to be heard. The following persons addressed the Board: Mr. Roger H. Harper, 100 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, attorney for Mrs. Forbes, explained the final plans and construction drawings. 139 J r Dr. A. S. Breakey, Durham Road, Larchmont, representing Mrs. Forbes, answered in detail questions regarding the plans submitted. Upon ascertaining that no other persons wished to be heard, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the Public Hearing on the application of "Property of Edna Forbes", be and it hereby is closed. After further discussion, on motion by Mr. O'Conor, seconded by Mr. Blair, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Edna Forbes has heretofore filed with this Board a map or subdivision plat entitled, "Subdivision Map of Property Belonging to Edna A. Forbes", Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, made by T. J. McEvoy, N.Y.S. License 21387, and dated July 15, 1957, County Block 3956, Sheet 36, in accordance with the provisions of the Town Law and the specifications for Street improvements contained in the "Requirements for the Approval of Subdivision Plats in the Town of Mamaroneck,, etis Westchester County, New York", adopted by this Board on t�w �0'' October 19, 1955, together with a final layout showinggVtreets, drains, easements, pavements, curbs, and water, together with construction drawings prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of Said "Requirements for the Approval of Subdivision Plats in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York", all of which have been approved by the Town Engineer; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held on August 5, 1957, pursuant to the provisions of Section 276 of the Town Law after notice published in The Daily Times on July 31, 1957; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the subdivision map or plat, together with other details submitted in accordance with the final layout and has determined that same are satis- factory subject to the conditions hereinafter recited, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the subdivision map or plat entitled, "Sub- division Map of Property Belonging to Edna A. Forbes", Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, made by T. J. McEvoy, N.Y.S. License 21387, and dated July 15, 1957, County Block 3956, Sheet 36, together with the specifi- cations submitted and approved by the Town Engineer, are 140 r hereby approved pursuant to the provisions of Section 276 of the Town Law to the end that the subdivision map or plat may be filed in the County Clerk's Office, subject, however, to the following conditions: (1) That no building per_nit shall be issued for the construction of houses on any lots of said sub- division unless or until Edna A. Forbes has furnished a bond in the sum of S15,000.00 for the completion of such improvements, such bond to run for a term of three years provided, how- ever, that the term of such bond may be extended by the Planning Board, or, at any time during the term of the performance bond, may be modified to an appropriate amount so that the new face value of such completion bond will cover the cost in full of the improvements required, but taking • into account improvements already installed, such modification or reduction to be made after due public notice and public hearing as required under Section 277 of the Town Law; such bond to be approved by the Town Board as to the surety. (2) That Edna A. Forbes shall deliver to the Town Attorney deeds and/or releases for the land lying in the bed of all streets and highways as shown on such subdivision map or plat. FURTHER RESOLVED that deeds, releases, or grants for street rights and easements are received solely for the purpose of compliance with Section 277 of the Town Law and Section 3 of the "Requirements for the Approval of Subdivision Plats in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York", and that the filing of same shall not constitute the dedication of any streets, highways, or easements, until after the approval by the Town Board, nor constitute a waiver of the payment of the necessary title charges and recording fees. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION -- "MURDOCK WOODS, SECTION 4" The Board discussed the proposed subdivision Murdock Woods, Section 4, and Mr. Friedlander explained that the Preliminary Plans had been changed to allow for a cul de sac having a 50 foot radius. The Secretary was instructed to advise Mr. Oster,`3 Split Tree Road, Scarsdale, N-.Y. advising him that it was now in order for him to resubmit the Preliminary Plan showing this change to the Board for further study. 141 r � COMMUNICATIONS (1) Letter from W. F. Apt.--Garfield Street Property The Secretary presented a letter from W. F. Apt, enclosing a copy of his letter to Mr Guadagnola, advising Mr. Guadagnola as to deed restrictions, etc. on Garfield Street. The Secretary was instructed to acknowledge the letter and send copy of same to Mr. Fred. Clark, Planning Con- sultant. (2) Letter from C. J. Gronberg-- Appointment of Henry E. Mullick The Secretary read a letter form Mr. Gronberg, Town Clerk, stating that Mr. Mullick had been reappointed to the Planning Board for a five year term, effective July 7, 1957 to July 6, 1962 by the Town Board, at their meeting on July 3, 1957. The letter was received and filed. (3) Letter from A. G. Bogardus -- Larchmont Hills Civic Association The Secretary read a letter regarding the Up- zoning or down-zoning of areas in their district. The Secretary was directed to acknowledge the letter and send a copy to Mr. Clark ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:40 p.m., to reconvene on September 9, 1957. Acting Secretary 142 J