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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_09_09 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD REMOTELY Via ZOOM ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 Present via ZOOM: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Elizabeth Cooney, Vice Chair, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, John Cuddy Also Present via ZOOM: Robert Wasp, Town Engineer, Lisa Hochman, Counsel to Planning Board, Elizabeth Aitchison, Town Environmental Planner, Anthony Oliveri, Consulting Engineer, Sabrina Fiddelman, Town Board Liaison, Francine M. Brill, Planning Board Secretary Absent: Ron Mandel, Sarah Dunn CALL TO ORDER The Chair confirmed with counsel that tonight’s meeting had been convened in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, as extended, which suspends certain provisions of the Open Meetings Law to allow municipal boards to convene meetings via videoconferencing. He asked the Planning Board Secretary to confirm that tonight’s meeting had been duly noticed. Ms. Brill so confirmed. Mr. Engel stated that members of the public received notice on how to view tonight’s meeting on TV and online. He stated that this meeting is being broadcast live on LMC-TV (channel 35 on FIOS; channel 76 on Optimum) and online at LMCTV.org., and that a transcript will be available at a later date. Mr. Engel further stated that public hearings tonight will be conducted in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.15, as extended, and the notices for tonight’s meeting provided members of the public with instructions on how to view and participate in each public hearing. Ms. Brill called the roll and the Chair announced that there was a quorum present (via ZOOM). Members of the Town staff and consultants identified themselves for viewers. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. MINUTES Mr. Cuddy proposed modifications to set forth the basis for his recusal in connection with the pending cell tower application. Mr. Block proposed modifications to provide context for the executive session. Motion: To approve the minutes of the August 12, 2020 meeting as modified. Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved 1 Ms. Brill confirmed that all applications on the agenda for public hearing have been duly noticed. Mr. Engel announced that the applications were to be taken out of Agenda order. 2155 Palmer Avenue - Acura of Westchester – Special Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment - Public Hearing The Board discussed the site plan amendment application. Donald S. Mazin, Esq. and Jonathan Villani the applicant’s representative were present, via ZOOM. Mr. Mazin stated that ACURA received Zoning Board approval for the signage and the Coastal Zone Management Commissions determination of consistency. Motion: To open the public hearing Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by John Cuddy Action: Unanimously approved Mr. Engel stated that the plantings and the striping of the parking lot must be completed by th September 30. The applicant agreed. Mr. Wasp made an announcement inviting members of the public to speak. Ms. Aitchison stated that no emails were received concerning this application. PUBLIC COMMENTS Darren Moss, the President of the Pine Brook Association, stated there has been an increase of test drives whether by potential customers, or by employees of the applicant. Test drives may not go into certain areas of the neighborhood and it is a big safety concern. Mr. Villani responded that the site plan states that test drives cannot go in certain areas including all areas of the Town south of Palmer Avenue and since that restriction exists it is shown on the site plan. Mr. Moss asked that parking on Coolidge Street be restricted. Mr. Engel responded that the Planning Board does not have the authority to do so. Motion: To close the public hearing Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian Action: Unanimously approved The proposed draft resolution was discussed and modified. Both Mr. Mazin and Mr. Villani agreed to the above conditions. Motion: To approve the Resolution as read Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney Action: Approved 2 RESOLUTION Site Plan Amendment Approval 2155 Palmer Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, New York Acura of Westchester On motion of Ira Block, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney, the application of Westchester Automobile Co./Acura of Westchester (the “Applicant”) for approval of an amended site plan was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Board”) upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 – 0, with no abstentions: WHEREAS, the Property is located at 2155 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York and known on the Tax Assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Section 5, Block 1, Lot 1 (the "Property") in the Business-Residential (“B-R”) District; and WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for approval of a site plan amendment to install new landscaping, reconfigure parking and modify traffic flow at the Property (the "Application”); and WHEREAS, the Applicant obtained area variances for nonconforming signage from the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) on July 22, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has also submitted an application for continued use of the Property as an automobile dealership with facilities for service and repair of motor vehicles (the “Special Use Permit”); and WHEREAS, the Coastal Zone Management Commission (“CZMC”) reviewed the Application at its meeting on June 22, 2020 to determine consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (“LWRP”) and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated June 24, 2020, which stated that the Application is consistent with the policies of the LWRP; and WHEREAS, Anthony Oliveri, P.E., of AI Engineers, Inc. PC, Dolph Rotfeld Engineering (the “Town Consulting Engineer”), and Robert Wasp (the “Town Engineer”), reviewed the Application and confirmed that all technical requirements have been satisfied; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing for the Application was held on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated that all required referrals had been made; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Application; comments and responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives, the memos, letters, reports and comments of the Town Engineer, Town Consulting Engineer and CZMC, and has heard interested members of the public; and 3 WHEREAS, the Applicant provided all information required by Chapter 177 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Town Code”); and WHEREAS, the Board determined that the Application conforms to the standards established by Section 177-5 of the Town Code; and WHEREAS, this Application is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Act (Section 92-8.A.(9),(16), (24) (25) of the Town Code) and, therefore, no environmental impact review is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board APPROVES the Application as reflected in the following plans submitted in connection with the Application; and subject to terms and conditions identified below:  Drawings: “Acura of Westchester Dealership”, Sheets: A.001 – A.005, prepared by John J. Annunziata, P.E., dated August 20, 2020. General conditions: 1. Landscaping shall be in accordance with the latest revised Landscaping Plan, as hereinabove referenced, as conditioned and/or modified in accordance with the direction of the Board, which modifications were agreed to by the Applicant. 2. Any and all applicable county, state and regional permits shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any Town permits. 3. In the event that subsequent events may require any modification to the site plan as approved by this resolution, a determination shall be made by the Town Building Inspector, in consultation with the Town Engineer as to whether the modification is substantial and should be further considered by the Planning Board. 4. The Applicant shall address all outstanding technical review comments to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer, prior to the issuance of any Town permits. 5. Work conducted under Town permits shall be open to inspection at any time, including weekends and holidays, by the Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town’s Consulting Engineer, and the Town Environmental Planner or their designated representative(s). 6. No letter of completion shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval have been met. 4 7. The term “Applicant” is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or condition and shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any successors or assignees in/of an ownership interest in the Property or any portion thereof. 8. The Site Plan drawing shall include an endorsement block for the Planning Board Secretary in accordance with §177-14 of the Town Code including the following statement “Approved by Resolution of the Planning Board dated September 9, 2020.” 9. The Applicant shall be required to pay to the Town its actual cost of technical reviews, including, without limitation, consulting fees, prior to the issuance of any Town permits. 10. There shall be no parking and no standing of vehicle transport vehicles on Palmer Avenue or on Harrison Drive. 11. There shall be no loading and/or unloading of vehicles on Palmer Avenue or on Harrison Drive. 12. On or before September 30, 2020, the Applicant shall submit to the Town Building Department a copy of the recorded deed to the Property. 13. On or before September 30, 2020, the Applicant shall complete the striping, planting and painting in accordance with the Plans herein referenced, except that the fencing to screen vehicles parked on the roof shall be completed no later than October 31, 2020. This decision hereby is certified as true and correct and shall be filed with the Town Clerk. The Board discussed the special use permit. Motion: To open the public hearing Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved Mr. Wasp made an announcement inviting members of the public to speak. Ms. Aitchison stated that no emails were received concerning this application. Public Comments Darin Moss stated there should be no parking of employees on Coolidge Street in Larchmont. Mr. Engel responded that the Planning Board does not have the authority to do so. The Board discussed the draft resolution and proposed conditions, and both Mr. Mazin and Mr. Villani agreed to the proposed conditions. Motion: To close the public hearing 5 Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney Action: Unanimously Approved Motion: To approve the proposed draft resolution, as modified. Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by John Cuddy Action: Unanimously approved RESOLUTION SPECIAL USE PERMIT Acura of Westchester 2155 Palmer Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck On motion of Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by John Cuddy, the application of Westchester Automobile Co./Acura of Westchester (the “Applicant”) for a Special Use Permit was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Board”) upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions: WHEREAS, this application relates to premises located at 2155 Palmer Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Section 5, Block 1, Lot 1 (the “Subject Property”) for continued use as an automobile dealership with facilities for service and repair of motor vehicles (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, on June 12, 1985, the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted a resolution approving a special use permit for D’Elia and DeCaro Automobile Dealership as an Acura automobile dealership with facilities for service and repair of motor vehicles located at the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property now has a zoning designation of B-R; and WHEREAS, according to Section 240-30.B.8 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the Zoning Code”), car sales is not listed as a permissible principal use or specially permitted use in the B-R zoning district; and WHEREAS, Despite the fact that the Subject Property is no longer zoned for car sales, the existing use is grandfathered pursuant to Section 240-74 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, Section 240-74 of the Zoning Code states as follows: Any use lawfully existing on the effective date of this amended chapter or on the date of any subsequent amendment to this chapter, in the district in which such use is or was at the time classified in this chapter as one requiring a special permit, shall, without further action, be deemed to be a conforming use in such district. Any extension of or addition to such use or any enlargement or extension of any building or structure shall be subject to the requirements of Sections 240-60 through 240-64, inclusive, of this chapter, and said sections shall apply to such extension, addition or 6 enlargement of any use, building or structure in like manner as to original permitted special uses. WHEREAS the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board considered the Application, the plans, comments and responses to questions by the Applicant, the reports and comments of the Planning Board staff and consultants and heard any interested members of the public; and WHEREAS, this Application is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Act (Section 92-8.A.(9),(16), (24) (25) of the Town Code) and, therefore, no environmental impact review is required; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has also submitted an application for a site plan amendment (the “Site Plan Amendment”); and WHEREAS, this Board, today, approved said site plan amendment; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to prevent the testing of its vehicles and vehicles to be or that have been repaired by the Applicant within the boundaries of the Town south of Palmer Avenue; and WHEREAS, Section 240-62 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck provides that the Planning Board shall not grant a special permit unless it determines the standards stated therein have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board makes findings of facts as follows: A. That the proposed use is in general harmony with the surrounding area and shall not adversely impact upon adjacent properties due to the traffic generated by said use or the access of traffic from said use onto and off of adjoining streets. B. That the operations in connection with the special permit use will not be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibration, flashing of lights or other aspects than would be operations of any permitted use not requiring a special permit. C. That the proposed special permit use will be in harmony with the general health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area and that by the nature of its particular location it will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding property values. D. That there are not existing violations of this chapter on the property which is the subject of the application. 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby APPROVES the Application subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. This Special Permit is limited to (a) the sale, lease, service and storage of new and used Acura vehicles and (b) the sale, lease service and storage of vehicles accepted by the Applicant for trade in. Trade ins which are sold on the premises by the Applicant may be serviced for the purposes of sale only. Storage of vehicles on the premises shall only be permissible if in conformance with the prior provisions of this paragraph. 2. Service of automobiles shall be by appointment only except for emergency situations. All vehicles entering the building for service shall enter from the rear of the existing building. The service area shall open no earlier than 7 A.M. on Monday through Saturday, and the service operations shall commence no earlier than 7:30 A.M. on Monday through Friday and 8 A.M. on Saturday. Service operations shall cease no later than 9 P.M. on Monday through Friday and 6 P.M. on Saturday. There shall be no service operations on Sunday. Activity in the service area after 7 P.M. shall be closed to the public except for pickups. 3. The sales office and showroom shall open no earlier than 9 A.M. on Monday through Saturday and close no later than 9 P.M. on Monday through Friday and 5 P.M. on Saturdays. The sales office may be open only between the hours of 11:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. on Sundays and legal holidays. 4. No vehicles shall be parked within fifteen feet of any street or sidewalk except along Harrison Drive behind the front line of the existing building. 5. Only automobiles and passenger vans shall be parked on the site, except for trucks which are in the process of loading or unloading vehicles or other supplies. 6. There shall be no parking and no standing of vehicle transport vehicles on Palmer Avenue or on Harrison Drive. 7. There shall be no loading and/or unloading of vehicles on Palmer Avenue or on Harrison Drive. 8. The motor vehicles parked on the roof of the building shall not be visible from Palmer Avenue. 9. There shall be no testing of vehicles offered for sale or lease at, or in connection with, the Subject Property, or to be or which have been repaired at, or in connection with, the Subject property, within the borders of the Town of Mamaroneck south of Palmer Avenue. 10. Storm water discharge from the site shall be no greater than at present. The applicant shall provide and maintain oil protection devices (separators) both for the 8 internal drainage and the exterior drainage, to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer. 11. Subject to any variance granted by the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, all signs shall comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck. One freestanding sign shall be permitted at the corner of Palmer Avenue and Harrison Drive and one identification sign shall be permitted on the building. Small signs (one foot by two feet maximum, with a maximum height of three feet) shall be permitted to direct customers to the service and sales entrances. 12. All lighting shall be internally directed and only subdued lighting shall be permitted after hours of operation. The lighting in the rear shall be reflected downward so as not to be visible from the sidewalk on Palmer Avenue. 13. Other than to comply with Condition #8 above, no fencing shall be constructed on the property except across curb cuts, but the fence currently existing along Harrison Drive may remain. 14. No sound amplification systems shall be used in connection with the Applicant’s operations. 15. No banners, flags, pennants, buntings, balloons, or similar items shall be permitted on the site except a total of three flag poles for any of the following flags: American flag, New York State flag, Westchester County flag, Town of Mamaroneck flag, or Village of Larchmont flag, and no temporary structures shall be permitted on the site. 16. This Special Use Permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in section 240-64 and 240-65 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. 17. This Special Use Permit shall expire on September 9, 2022. 18. On or before September 30, 2020, the Applicant shall submit to the Town Building Department a copy of the recorded deed to the Property. 19. On or before September 30, 2020, the Applicant shall complete the striping, planting and painting in accordance with the Plans referenced in the approved site plan amendment, except that the fencing to screen vehicles parked on the roof shall be completed no later than October 31, 2020. This decision hereby is certified as true and correct and shall be filed with the Town Clerk. 2. 2500 Boston Post Road - Pepe Porsche - Special Use Permit Renewal - Public Hearing 9 Joseph Crocco, the applicant’s architect, and Donald S. Mazin Esq. the applicant’s attorney, were present. The chair asked whether the Applicant intends to use the portion of the property not owned of record (the so-called “area in question”) to satisfy its parking requirements. Mr. Mazin stated that he doesn’t need to use the area in question to satisfy parking requirements but that the court has given the applicant the right to use it. Board members and the applicant discussed the court order. Ms. Cooney read a relevant portion of the Court’s decision into the record, which did not support Mr. Mazin’s statement about the applicant’s ownership of the area in question. Ms. Cooney stated that Mr. Mazin has said that the applicant intends to continue to use the area in question. Board members and the applicant discussed whether the applicant has the legal right to use the area in question. The Board discussed a memo issues by the Building Inspector listing several violations on the property. A site plan amendment would be necessary to address a number of the violations. Mr. Mazin said he had not received a copy of the memo. Ms. Hochman said she would PDF a copy to him. The public hearing was not opened. Mr. Mazin suggested waiting until the Appellate Division makes a decision on the appeal, but the Board did not agree to do so. Motion: To adjourn the opening and conducting of the public hearing to October 14, 2020 Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian Action: Unanimously approved 2444 Boston Post Road – Westchester Design Center – Special Use Permit – Public Hearing Valentino Lopergola, the owner, Annemarie, his office manager, and Kent Covington the landlord’s representative, were present via ZOOM. Ann Marie stated they submitted a copy of the full lease, the deed and proof of the name change as requested. Ms. Hochman stated she reviewed the documents and found them to be acceptable. Motion: To open the public hearing. Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved Mr. Wasp made an announcement inviting members of the public to speak. There were no public comments. Ms. Aitchison stated no emails were received concerning this application. Hours of operation were discussed. 10 Motion: To close the public hearing Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved The Board discussed the draft resolution and modified the hours. Motion: To approved the resolution as modified Moved by John Cuddy, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved RESOLUTION SPECIAL USE PERMIT Westchester Design Center - 2444 Boston Post Road Town of Mamaroneck, New York On motion of John Cuddy, seconded by Ira Block, the application of Westchester Design Center (the “Applicant”) for a special use permit was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Planning Board”) upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions: WHEREAS, the Applicant is the lessee of retail space located at 2444 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503, Lot 137 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property is located within the SB-R District which allows retail stores as a special use pursuant to Section 240-31.B(1) of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Town Code”); and WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for use of the Property as a store for the sale of goods at retail; and WHEREAS, all required referrals were made pursuant to Section 240-61.E of the Town Code; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board considered the Application, the plans, comments and responses to questions by the Applicant, the reports and comments of the Planning Board staff and consultants and heard any interested members of the public; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type II action and that, therefore, no further action is required under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Section 240-62 of the Town Code, the Planning Board makes the following findings of fact, as limited by the conditions hereinafter set forth: A. That the proposed use is in general harmony with the surrounding area and shall not adversely impact upon adjacent properties due to the traffic generated by said use or the access of traffic from said use onto and off of adjoining streets. B. That the operations in connection with the special permit use will not be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibration, flashing of lights or other aspects than would be operations of any permitted use not requiring a special permit. C. That the proposed special permit use will be in harmony with the general health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area and that by the nature of its particular location it will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding property values. D. That there are not existing violations of this chapter on the property which is the subject of the Application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application is hereby APPROVED, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. 2. This permit will expire on September 9, 2022. 3. This permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in Section 240-64 and 240-65 and the use restrictions set forth in Section 240-31 of the Town Code. 4. In accordance with Section 240-61.F of the Town Code, the Applicant shall be required to pay to the Town its actual cost of technical reviews, including, without limitation, consulting fees, within 30 days of the date hereof. This decision is hereby certified and shall be shall be filed with the Town Clerk. 5 Cornell Street – Ami and Rebecca Ziff – Residential Site Plan – Public Hearing Eliot Senior, Gregory Cacciopoli, Elion Amidor, Dan Sherman, and the owners Ami and Rebecca Ziff were present via Zoom representing or being the Applicant. Mr. Cacciopoli presented the existing survey as well as the demolition and tree removal plan via Zoom. 12 Mr. Oliveri stated that he reviewed the submittals, and stated that his only concern relate to fill material and truck trips. Mr. Amidor stated the fill will be brought in by 18-yard trucks, and managed on site. Mr. Wasp stated the number of truck loads will be approximately 310. Tree protection was discussed, and Ms. Aitchison stated that she does not believe the trees will survive construction. Mr. Cacciopoli stated the plans will be updated with staging of construction and tree protection. Mr. Sherman stated that they are taking down 25 trees, planting 41 and transplanting 2. Ms. Aitchison stated that there are a few revisions required to the EAF Part 2 Motion: To open the public hearing Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Edmund Papazian Action: Unanimously Approved Mr. Wasp made an announcement inviting members of the public to speak. Public Comments Shlomo Freidfertig, of 3 Cornell, stated that he opposes the applicant’s six-foot retaining wall because it and the land behind it would be six-foot higher than his rear yard. He further stated that there is no wall between the private properties and the golf course. He stated that if the Board approves six-foot retaining wall he will request raising his grade to match because he does not want a wall between the two properties. Mr. Ziff responded that he would have no objection to Mr. Freidfertig raising his property at 3 Cornell Street. Mr. Wasp explained issues related to jurisdiction over properties between Scarsdale as well as the Town of Mamaroneck. Ms. Kaplan, of 1 Cornell Street, questioned the ramifications to her property if the grade is raised at both #5 and #3 Cornell Street. Mr. Wasp stated that zoning code limits the height of the proposed wall. Mr. Engel suggested that the three property owners resolve their issues before the Applicant returns to the Planning Board at its October meeting. 13 Ms. Hochman stated that a number of conditions must be reflected on the site plan. She added that, if the site plan is corrected, a draft resolution should be straight forward. Mr. Wasp stated that clarity is required regarding earthwork. The Ziffs stated that they wish to include the retaining wall in their application. Mr. Engel stated that the public hearing will remain open and will continue at the Board’s October meeting. 808 Weaver Street - Bonnie Briar Country Club (Homeland Towers) Special Use Permit/ Site Plan – Consideration David Kenny Esq., Klaus Wimmer, of Homeland Towers, Matthew Allen, and Bod Burns were present on behalf of the applicant, via ZOOM. Mr. Kenny stated that the tower is a 120-foot tall monopole, 125 feet to the top of the branches. He referenced a submitted letter from the property owner stating there is no alternative location for the tower on the property because any other location would be more intrusive and more visible and the proposed location has an access road already in place. The Board and representatives of the Applicant discussed the height of the pole, topography and coverage. The Board and representatives of the Applicant discussed the generators, and Mr. Engel expressed concerns about noise if each possible carrier has a separate generator. Mr. Kenny stated that the tower can support the four major carriers as well as nearby municipal emergency services. The Board expressed concern about separate generators for each carrier and each municipality. The Board and representatives of the Applicant discussed antennas for emergency services of surrounding municipalities and whether there will be costs associated with rent and installation of equipment. Mr. Kenny stated that there would be no rent but each municipality would have to pay to install its own equipment. He did not specify how such equipment would be powered, normally and during a power outage. Mr. Engel asked whether all required referrals have been made, and Ms. Brill responded yes. Mr. Engel requested that the proposed trench that is to be dug include piping for natural gas, so that the generators do not run out of fuel in case of a power outage, and Mr. Kenny stated that he will look into it. The Board and representatives of the Applicant discussed whether the antenna arrays should be painted to match the branches. Mr. Kenny responded that the plans call for doing so. 14 Mr. Engel proposed that the branches on the tower start lower so the trunk is not visible, and Mr. Burns stated that he will look into that. Mr. Engel stated that he is concerned with the visual impact to areas of public use such as the Sheldrake Environmental Center and the Larchmont Reservoir. Mr. Kenny stated that Bonnie Briar made it clear that it has no problem with the applicant landscaping the property to mitigate the view of the tower so long as the landscaping does not interfere with the use of the golf course. The height of the surrounding base fence was discussed. Ms. Hochman stated there are no height limits in a REC zone. Mr. Kenny requested a special meeting. The Board discussed the possibility and suggested thth either Tuesday October 27 or Thursday October 29. No decision was reached Ms. Aitchison questioned whether there will be drilling or concrete footing and stated that the area may have Indian artifacts. Mr. Kenny stated they will revise the Environmental Assessment Form. Mr. Engel requested a maintenance plan for the tower, antennas, generators etc. The height of the base fence was discussed. Mr. Kenny requested that a public hearing be opened in a separate meeting. The Board thth discussed the possibility and suggested either Tuesday October 27 or Thursday October 29. Ms. Brill will check and confirm if the dates are available. No decision was reached and no public hearing was set. The Applicant was referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for its meeting which st is scheduled September 21. The meeting was adjourned at 11:54P.M. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary 15