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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_06_09 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD REMOTELY Via ZOOM ON JUNE 9, 2021 Present via ZOOM: Elizabeth Cooney, Vice-Chair, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron Mandel, John Cuddy (Alternate) Also Present via ZOOM: 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, Alexis Downey, Junior Civil Engineer Absent: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Sarah Dunn (Alternate), Robert Wasp, Town Engineer CALL TO ORDER Ms. Cooney 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. She asked the Planning Board Secretary to confirm that tonight's meeting had been duly noticed. Ms. Brill so confirmed. Ms. Cooney stated that members of the public received notice on how to view the meeting on TV and online. She further stated that this meeting is being broadcast live on LMC-TV, on channel 35 on FIOS, on channel 76 on Optimum and online at LMCTV.org. Ms. Brill called the roll and announced that there was a quorum present (via ZOOM). The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MINUTES The draft minutes of the May 12, 2021 meeting were discussed. Motion: To approve the draft minutes of the May 12, 2021 meeting with technical corrections. Moved by Ira Block, seconded by John Cuddy Action: Unanimously Approved 1. 808 Weaver Street - Bonnie Briar Country Club - Site Plan - Consideration Anthony Gioffre, the applicant's attorney, Joseph Napolitano, General Manager of Bonnie Briar Country Club,Russ Gedney,the applicant's architect,and Benedict Salanitro,the applicant's engineer, were present via ZOOM, along with the applicant's landscape architect. Mr. Gioffre stated that the applicant seeks to amend the site plan to add platform tennis courts. 1 Mr. Gedney shared his screen and explained the request. He stated that the courts are for fall and winter use in a well screened parking area adjacent to the cart barn and that the decking will be aluminum with propane heaters beneath. Lighting was discussed and Mr. Gioffre stated that the proposed hours for lighting are dusk to 10:00 P.M. and referenced the photometric plan, which shows minimal to no impact on neighbors. Mr. Oliveri asked that the light fixtures be shielded. Ms. Cooney asked if it would be possible to get an updated site plan of the entire property and Mr. Gioffre stated that he will look into the request. Parking was discussed. The Building Inspector will have to review parking. Environmental review (SEQR) was discussed and it was decided that this is a Type 1 action, given the proximity to a Critical Environmental Area. Ms. Aitchison stated that the applicant is required to submit a long environmental assessment form (EAF). The matter was referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, the Town Fire Department, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and Westchester County Planning Boards. Mr. Gioffre asked that the matter be set for public hearing in July and requested a draft resolution be prepared. Ms. Hochman stated that a draft resolution can facilitate discussion but does not dictate that the Board take any action. Mr. Block suggested a condition that the lights be on a timer. Mr. Oliveri stated that a propane permit will be required and asked for the location and size of the tanks. Ms. Hochman stated that a zoning analysis by the Building Inspector is required and that the applicant must comply with the Town's notification requirements. Motion: To set a public hearing for July 14, 2021 Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian Action: Unanimously Approved Mr. Gioffre thanked the Board. 2. 18 Gate House Lane -Residential Site Plan - Consideration George Mottarella, the applicant's engineer, Mark Mustacato, and the applicant's architect were present via ZOOM. Mr. Mustacato shared his screen, stating that this is a vacant lot on which they propose a new single- family dwelling. He showed a rendering of the proposed house and explained that the existing retaining wall will be relocated to create a more usable yard. He showed photos of the property and neighboring houses. One of the photos shows part of a driveway that extends from the neighbor's property onto the site. There is now a fence demarcating the property line. Mr. Mustacato stated that the material will be removed and replaced with lawn. 2 Ms. Cooney asked if there is rock removal proposed and Mr. Mustacato responded that no rock removal is planned. The proposed FAR was questioned and Mr. Mustacato responded that the proposal complies with current Town Code requirements. Mr. Block asked for a zoning compliance letter. Mr. Oliveri stated that the County map shows a designation for a future road and questioned whether it has been dedicated. Ms. Cooney stated that this matter is not yet ready for public hearing and suggested it be adjourned to July 14th for further consideration. The matter was adjourned to July 14, 2021. 3. 2500 Boston Post Road—Pepe Porsche—Special Use Permit Renewal& Site Plan Amendment —Consideration Joseph Crocco, the applicant's architect, and Donald Mazin, the applicant's attorney, were present via ZOOM and explained the application. The Board discussed the status of the application. Motion: To set a public hearing for July 14, 2021 Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian Action: Unanimously Approved Ms. Cooney asked that a draft resolution be prepared. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 P.M. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill, Planning Board Secretary 3