HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_07_01 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 1, 1957, AT
POLICE HEADQUARTERS, 11 EDGE WOOD 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. Henry E. Mullick
Mr. John F. O'Conor
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Peter F. Kane, Jr. - Town Councilman
Mr. John L. Delius - Town Attorney
Mr. M. Friedlander - Town Engineer and
Building Inspector
Mr. Alexander Finson - Town Accountant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Mullick, seconded by Mr. Rigano, the minutes
of the meeting of June 3, 1957 were approved as corrected.
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION--BRIAR DELL HOMES, INC.
The Board was informed that the question of the right of way of
Winged Foot Drive together with a request for a sewer installa-
tion was before the Town Board and until these questions had
been resolved, it was agreed to table the study of this proposed
subdivision.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(1) Letter from Judge Reuben R. Sirlin--Winged Foot Knolls,
Section 2
The Secretary presented a letter from Judge Sirlin,
attorney for Mr. Albert Gould, dated June 18, 1957,
advising that Mr. Gould wished to withdraw his ap-
plication for approval of a proposed subdivision
known as Winged Foot Knolls, Section 2.
In view of Mr. Gould's request, following a short
discussion the Board, on motion by Mr. Rigano,
seconded by Mr. Mullick, unanimously
RESOLVED that the proposed Plat or Subdi-
vision Plan as shown on subdivision map en-
titled"Amended Map of Lots 4-5-11 and a
portion of Lot 6 & 3, Winged Foot Knolls,
Section Two, Town of Mamaroneck, West-
chester County, New York", made by T.
J. McEvoy, New York State License i#21387,
and dated May 17, 1957, County Block 3960,
Sheet 36, is hereby rejected.
FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution
should be without prejudice to the resub-
mission of this map or the submission of a
revised or corrected map of this subdivision.
(2) Letter from Mark J. Devaney--Prince Willows Civic Association
The Secretary presented a letter from Mr. Devaney,
Chairman Zoning Committee, Prince Willows Civic As-
sociation, expressing the Association's accord with the
proposed up-zoning of that area in connection with the
zoning study presently in progress, and requesting the
Board to consider a regulation prohibiting buildings
appearing substantially alike in the same neighborhood.
The Secretary was directed to forward this communica-
tion to the Consultant for consideration.
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(3) Letter from Jerome N. Wanshel--Property of Mrs. Forbes
The Secretary presented a letter from Jerome N. Wan-
shel, dated June 26, 1957, attorney for Dot Mort Hold-
ing Corporation and Mr. Harold Shapiro, advising that
his client and Mrs. Forbes had adjusted their differ-
ences with respect to Ormond Place and that his client
withdrew any objections to the proposed subdivision of
the land belonging to Mrs. Forbes.
The communication was received and filed.
(4) Letter from Dr. A. S. Breakey--Approval of Subdivision
The Secretary presented a letter dated June 26, 1957,
from Dr. A. S. Breakey representing Mrs. Edna For-
bes, stating that the objections to the proposed subdi-
vision had been withdrawn and requesting the Board to
proceed with the processing of a proposed subdivision
of the property belonging to Mrs. Forbes.
At this time, Dr. Breakey appeared before the Board
and filed revised preliminary plans superceding the
proposed subdivision filed with the Board at a prior
meeting.
After discussion, the plans were referred to Town
Engineer Friedlander for study and recommendation.
(5) Letter from George P. Forbes, Jr. re Block 126 - Parcel 448
Block 126 - Parcel 442
The Secretary presented a letter from Mr. Forbes ad-
dressed to Supervisor George D. Burchell under date
of June 27, 1957, advising that Mr. Frank Turco, whom
he represents as attorney, is pressing for a decision on
a requested rezoning of the above-captioned parcels.
The Board stated that this matter had been referred to
this Board by the Town Board for consideration in
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connection with the over-all study of zoning and that
the matter had been referred to Mr. Clark, Plan-
ning Consultant to the Board.
Following discussion, the Secretary was directed to
inform Supervisor Burchell that, in the Board's
opinion, any recommendation on this property should
be made at the same time that the overall recommen-
dation concerning zoning in the entire area is made.
(6) Letter from Frank Guadagnolo--Request for Rezoning
The Secretary presented a letter from Mr. Guadag-
nolo under date of July 1, 1957, requesting a change
in zoning for his property located on Garfield Street.
During the ensuing discussion, it was brought out that
this request had been made at a prior date and the mat-
ter referred to the Consultant for consideration in con-
nection with the overall study of zoning presently being
made.
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION--MURDOCK WOODS SECTION #4
Mr. George Bishop and Mr. Irwin Oster of Split Tree Realty
Corporation appeared to discuss further the Board's rejec-
tion of the preliminary plan for the proposed subdivision
known as "Murdock Woods Section #4".
Mr. Bishop presented a statement signed by all but one of
the residents of Murdock Woods stating they had no objec-
tions to the development of Split Tree Road with a cul-de-
sac as shown on the preliminary plan of Section 4, which
was received and filed.
After a detailed discussion, the Board suggested that an
overlay showing exactly where a proposed road connecting
Split Tree Road and Murdock Road would be located be pre-
pared and submitted to this Board, with which request Mr.
Bishop agreed.
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BOND--SUBDIVISION MURDOCK WOODS SECTION 61
Mr. Bishop explained to the Board that the completion
of the utilities in the subdivision known as Murdock
Woods Section #3 had been delayed by the inability of
Con Edison to complete their portion of such installa-
tion. He requested a four (4) month extension of the
bond in the amount of$3,000. covering the installa-
tion of said utilities, that is from July 1, 1957 to No-
vember 1, 1957.
Whereupon, on motion by Mr. Rigano, seconded by
Mr. Blair, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board heretofore approved
a bond of indemnity signed by G. B. & E. M.
Realty Corporation and the Indemnity Insur-
ance Company of North America, the condi-
tion of which bond is that G. B. & E. M.
Realty Corporation shall complete the im-
provement of a portion of Split Tree Road as
shown on map I R.O. 9919, and more par-
ticularly described therein on or before De-
cember 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 Corporation has been unable to com-
plete 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 the completion
of the improvement of said Split Tree Road
as required by said bond of indemnity is ex-
tended to November 1, 1957, provided, how-
ever, that the Indemnity Insurance Company •
of North America will continue their bond un-
til that date.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was adjourned at 9:40 p.m., to re-
convene on August 5, 1957.
Acting Secretary
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