HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_10_14 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Present: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Elizabeth Cooney, Vice Chair, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block,
John Cuddy, Sarah Dunn (Alternate)
Also Present: Sabrina Fiddelman, Town Board Liaison, Meredith Robson, Town Administrator,
Robert Wasp, Town Engineer, Anthony Oliveri, Town Consulting Engineer, Lisa Hochman,
Counsel to Planning Board, Elizabeth Aitchison, Town Environmental Planner, Francine M. Brill,
Secretary
Absent: Ron Mandel
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M.
MINUTES
The minutes of September 9, 2021 were discussed. Corrections were made.
Motion: To approve the minutes of September 9, 2021 with technical corrections
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block
Action: Unanimously approved
1. 57 Glenn Road -JAF Builders Corp —Residential Site Plan - Public Hearing
Steve Anderson, from Eliot Senor's office, addressed the Board and stated that no trees would be
removed. He further stated that the applicant appeared before the Coastal Zone Management
Commission(CZMC). The CZMC asked that a sump pump be added in the basement and that the
mechanical equipment be raised. He showed that the new grading would not affect the natural
flow of rain runoff.
Mr. Oliveri stated that at the staff meeting they discussed concerns about drainage and flooding
issues in the surrounding area.
Neighbors were invited to view the plans.
Mr. Anderson explained that the natural ridge of the property extends out to the street and
rainwater currently flows into a catch basin. The plans call for a series of catch basins and curtain
drains to be positioned at the bottom of the proposed wall. Mr. Anderson asserted that water
would not collect behind the wall because the flow patterns will not change.
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Mr. Engel stated that the CZMC concerns regarding flooding require the design to be flood
resilient.
Mr. Oliveri, stated that the property is not in a flood plain and that there is no proposal to raise the
grade.
Mr. Wasp added that Chapter 95 of the Town Code requires preservation of the natural drainage
patterns.
Mr. Engel stated that the plan needs to be looked at in depth by the members of the professional
staff, who are to advise the Board as to the water flow issues.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
Action: Unanimously approved
PUBLIC HEARING
Ovidio Bacallao, of 110 North Chatsworth, stated that they currently have a problem with 112
North Chatsworth, because construction there has caused flooding on his property, his soil is
eroding and the ground never dries. He added that in the 13 years he has lived there, he never had
a drainage problem and he is worried about the proposed wall. He further stated that he has hired
his own engineer, and he submitted photos, which were added to the record and marked Exhibit 1.
Mr. Wasp stated that he is familiar with the problem.
Mr. Oliveri suggested that the two engineers speak to one another before the next Planning Board
meeting as to how best to address any problem.
Mr. Bacallao expressed objection about nearby properties that have been elevated and noted that
before construction, 112 North Chatsworth was at the same elevation as his property.
Mr. Wasp stated that construction is ongoing at 112 North Chatsworth and that the roof leaders
are not tied into the drainage system yet.
Mr. Engel asked if the construction of the wall could have a negative effect. Mr. Anderson
responded that the wall is to maintain the natural drainage path to the street. He added that the
current driveway is there and that the proposal is that it be moved to the other side of the property.
Mr. Wasp stated that, although the Town Code only requires calculations for a 25-year storm event,
the Planning Board can require that the calculations be for a 100-year storm event. Mr. Anderson
responded that he will calculate for a 100-year storm event.
Mr. Oliveri stated that he is not sure whether the wall is helping or hindering drainage, or just
leveling the property.
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Dr. John Fuerbach, of 59 Glenn Road, stated that the flooding came off the street into the house
during Ida and he is concerned that the planned construction not exacerbate the flooding problem.
Mr. Engel suggest that there be another PEER meeting before the Applicant returns to the Planning
Board, and Mr. Wasp responded that such a meeting could be arranged.
The matter was adjourned.
Bonnie Briar Country Club —Wetlands & Watercourses Permit and Site Plan Amendment
- Public Hearing
Benedict Salanitro, the applicant's engineer, addressed the Board, to explain the application for a
site plan amendment and wetlands permit in connection with work on fairways 14 and 16. He
further stated that the two fairways are located in a flood zone, but there will be no change to grade.
Mr. Salanitro stated that they received a letter of consistency from the CZMC and received a memo
from Mr. Oliveri.
Mr. Salanitro explained the plan to remove the top layer of soil and sod,to add sand and gravel for
drainage, and to replace the dirt and grass. He added that this was previously approved on fairway
6 and parts of fairways 17 and 18. He further stated that they are improving the pond edge on hole
14 by adding more vegetation, but aquatic shelf plantings have not been selected yet because they
are waiting for the professional landscaper's plan, which is to be submitted at least 14 days before
the next Board meeting.
SEQR was discussed and Ms. Aitchison stated that additional information is required to be
submitted.
Mr. Engel stated that the public hearing could be opened but cannot be closed until the plan is both
complete and reviewed.
Mr. Salanitro asked if the public hearing can be set for next month, as the golf course is closed
from December thru March and they would like to get the work done during that time.
Mr. Oliveri asked for cut and fill calculations. Mr. Salanitro responded that they established a base
line, that field measurements were done last week, and the topo is from Westchester County GIS.
Mr. Engel stated that the Board can open a public hearing, but suggested that another PEER
meeting be set and stated that a landscaping plan is required to be submitted by the cut-off date.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block
Action: Unanimously approved
There were no public comments.
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Mr. Salanitro asked if a draft resolution could be prepared. He stated that they are working with
Aristotle Bournasas, Surveyor, for an overall site plan of the 148 acres.
Mr. Salanitro stated he will not be available in person for the November Planning Board meeting
and asked if he could present remotely. He also invited the Board for a site visit.
808 Weaver Street -AT&T Cellular Facility - Public Hearing
Christopher Quinn, the Applicant's attorney, addressed the Board in connection with an
application for site plan and special use permit approval. He further stated that he submitted the
additional documents requested last month by the Planning Board and appeared before the CZMC,
which gave a favorable review.
Jeremy Keans described the plan, stating it is similar to the Verizon plan, with AT&T's antennas
to be installed below the Verizon array. He further stated that AT&T has four sections with three
antennas each, or 12 in all, whereas Verizon has four antennas in three sections. He further stated
that antenna socks will be installed, to be the same color as the Verizon socks.
Mr. Quinn asked that the public hearing be opened.
Mr. Papazian asked if the Verizon antennas are working, and Mr. Quinn responded that they are
waiting for a final inspection and for Con Ed to turn on the electricity.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by John Cuddy
Action: Unanimously approved
Mr. Menkes, the Planning Board's radio frequency consultant, gave a summary of the radio
frequency report. He explained that the proposed co-location is 107 feet above ground and 10 feet
below the Verizon installation. He also confirmed the lack of cell service in the area, that the
proposed location is the best position for the antennas and that they represent proper technology,
at the appropriate height, and that expected level of radiation is well below the FCC limits. Mr.
Menkes had previously submitted to the Planning Board a letter dated September 27,2021 in which
he concluded that, in his professional opinion, the AT&T proposed cell site is both justified and
appropriate. He reiterated the conclusion of that letter to the Board.
Mr. Cuddy noted that on October 13, 2021 he had sent Mr. Menkes a series of follow-up
questions based upon the September 27 letter and Mr. Menkes responded to those questions on
the same date. Mr. Cuddy requested that his email, with annotations containing Mr. Menkes's
responses, be entered into the record, and they were.
Mr. Cuddy asked if the antenna array is properly considered a "low power" array, as described in
the application by AT&T's RF engineer. Mr. Menkes responded that proposed antenna array was
not low power, but that the AT&T assessment appeared to be a clerical error. Mr. Menkes did
confirm, however, that the RF exposure to the general population of the combined AT&T and
Verizon Wireless antennas would be well below established FCC limits.
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Mr. Daniel Penesso, the radio frequency (RF) engineer for AT&T, explained the RF calculations.
The Board discussed Mr. Menkes's report.
The fact that AT&T's proposed cell site would be part of the FirstNet system was discussed. Mr.
Wasp stated that the Town had no coverage during Hurricane Ida, due to a systemwide failure of
emergency cellular facilities. With the AT&T antenna operational, it could be expected that Town
and County first responders would be granted priority access to cellular channels for use in such
emergencies.
Mr. Menkes stated that all major wireless carriers install generators at cell sites to maintain
coverage for a period of time during power outages.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Allison Carroll, of 31 Bonnie Briar Lane, expressed her concern with RF ground level exposure,
inasmuch as her home is situated at a high elevation relative to the antenna array.
Mr. Menkes responded that these type of RF waves are not dangerous at her house because the
distance is considerable and the emissions are well below the federally allowable limit. He
further explained that, at a distance of 144 feet, a calculated radiation level equal to or below
4.2% of the FCC's maximum permissible exposure level (MPE) would be expected and is
allowed under FCC regulations. Since her house is over 1000 feet away, the radio frequency
exposure will be less than 1% of the MPE. In addition, he pointed out that not all of the antenna
arrays are fully powered at any one time, further reducing the possibility of her house
experiencing radiation at percentages of MPEs that would nearly approach the FCC limits.
Furthermore, Mr. Menkes stated that ionizing radiation doesn't change the cell structure of
mammals. He stated that the methodology used by AT&T to calculate the maximum permitted
exposure limits employed a worst case scenario to ensure a safety margin.
Ms. Aitchison and Board members discussed the draft Negative Declaration. Modifications were
proposed, and Ms. Hochman read the changes into the record.
Motion: To adopt the draft Negative Declaration, as modified
Moved by John Cuddy, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
Action: Unanimously approved
Mr. Quinn discussed the Board's prior request for a contribution to the Town's Tree Fund and
explained that Homeland Tower paid the initial amount and is charging AT&T a portion of the
amount paid, but that AT&T would like to make an additional $2,000.00 contribution to the Tree
Fund.
Mr. Wasp asked that AT&T coordinate with Homeland Tower to facilitate the installation of the
Town's equipment, free of charge, while AT&T's equipment is being installed.
Motion: To approve the draft resolution as modified
Moved by John Cuddy, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
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Action: Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T)
808 WEAVER STREET
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
On motion of John Cuddy, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney, the site plan and special use permit
application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by
the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Board") upon the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted by a vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions:
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, the Board approved an application by Homeland Towers,
LLC and New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (collectively, the "Prior
Applicant") to install a new 120-foot self-supporting monopole (125 feet to top of fake branches)
designed to resemble a pine tree (the "Monopole"), with a fenced equipment compound at the
base; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for site plan approval and a special use permit to collocate
its antennas on the Monopole (the "Application") at property leased by Homeland Towers, LLC
from Bonnie Briar Country Club located at 808 Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, New York
and known on the Tax Assessment Map as Section 2 Block 25, Lot 1.1 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Section 240-4 of Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Zoning Code")
defines "cellular telephone facility" as "All facilities, equipment, apparatus and devices used for
cellular telephone communications;" and
WHEREAS, the cellular telephone facility that is the subject of this Application consists of cell
antennas, and mounts, to be mounted approximately 107 feet above the ground, with a four-sector
configuration, and camouflaged to match the existing Monopole, a back-up generator, a 1,000-
gallon propane tank, cables and other connections (the "AT&T Cellular Facility"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the "Recreation" zoning designation which, pursuant to
Section 240-21.1(B)(3) of the Zoning Code, allows cellular telephone facilities as a specially
permitted use; and
WHEREAS, Section 240-19.1 of the Zoning Code states that no cellular telephone facility shall
be used, erected, moved, reconstructed, changed or altered unless in conformity with the
regulations of such section; and
WHEREAS, the AT&T Cellular Facility is designed to improve wireless service along a portion
of Weaver Street(Route 125)and surrounding local roads and areas in the vicinity of the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to coordinate with the Town of Mamaroneck and
Homeland Towers, LLC so as to provide free installation of, free access by the Town and its
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representatives to, and rent-free space for the Town's emergency services devices, including,
without limitation, antennas, cables and any backup power system the Town provides, on the
Monopole and in the fenced-in area near it, as applicable; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for site plan approval pursuant to Section 240-19.1 of the
Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Building Inspector, in a memorandum dated September 30, 2021, stated:
"After a review of the plans dated November 20, 2020 and last revised August 11, 2021, prepared
by Jeremy K. McKeon, PE, for proposed telecommunication antennas and ground equipment at
808 Weaver Street, it is my opinion that the improvements are Zoning compliant per the Code of
the Town of Mamaroneck" and
WHEREAS, the Town retained Menkes Associates, LLC, a radio frequency engineering firm, as
the Planning Board's consultant (the "Planning Board's RF Consultant") to review and, if
appropriate, to substantiate the Applicant's statements about the present service coverage gap, the
proposed reduced service coverage gap, and radiation from the proposed antennas, and to advise
the Planning Board on other related issues; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board's RF Consultant issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated
September 27, 2021 (the "RF Consultant's Letter"), that concluded that the Applicant provided
adequate technical documentation to support the lack of reliable cellular service in the area under
consideration and demonstrated that co-locating the proposed AT&T Cellular Facility on or at the
Monopole will improve AT&T's cellular coverage in the area; and
WHEREAS, the RF Consultant Letter's further stated that the Applicant provided data that
confirms that the new and existing radiating equipment will generate radiation that will be at a
level substantially below the FCC's maximum permissible exposure limit; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 234 of the Town Code, the Coastal Zone
Management Commission("CZMC")reviewed the Application at its September 27, 2021 meeting
and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated October 8, 2021 (the "CZMC Letter"), stating that
the Applicant's proposal is consistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program; and
WHEREAS, during the course of the Planning Board's review, the Application was referred to
the Town's Police Department, the Town's Fire Department and the Town's Emergency Services
Department; and
WHEREAS, after compliance with notification procedures set forth in Chapter 144 of the Town
Code, the Planning Board opened a duly noticed public hearing relating to this Application on
October 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, during the course of the Planning Board's review of the Application, the Planning
Board reviewed and considered any and all comments, letters and emails submitted by Town
residents and other interested parties, as well as any and all comments presented at the public
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hearing; and
WHEREAS,the members of the Planning Board are familiar with and have inspected the Property
and have carefully considered the following: the Application, submissions, comments and
responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives, the CZMC Letter, the reports and
comments of the Town's staff and consultants, any and all written comments submitted by
members of the public and questions and any and all comments from interested members of the
public at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant offered to make a contribution to the Town's Tree Fund in the amount
of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion (or
equivalent document)to permit the operation of the AT&T Cellular Facility, to enable the planting
by the Town of offsite trees to help screen the above-ground portion of the AT&T Cellular Facility;
and
WHEREAS,based upon its review of the record before it in this matter,the Planning Board makes
the following findings:
a) The proposed AT&T Cellular Facility will serve a community need and convenience.
b) The location and size of the AT&T Cellular Facility is reasonable and appropriate.
c) The proposed stealth design to blend with the Monopole, which resembles a pine tree with
a dense, non-uniform branching pattern and antenna "socks" will blend with the visual
characteristics of the surrounding landscape and soften its visual appearance.
d) The Applicant's agreement, at its suggestion, to contribute two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) to the Town's Tree Fund will allow offsite planting to mitigate the visibility
of the AT&T Cellular Facility.
e) The AT&T Cellular Facility is in conformity with the purposes and intent of the Recreation
Zone District and conforms to the requirements of Section 240-21.1 of the Zoning Code.
f) Operations in connection with the AT&T Cellular Facility will not be more objectionable
to nearby properties than the operations of any other use permitted in the Recreation Zone
District not requiring a special use permit would be.
g) As demonstrated by the Applicant's Visual Assessment Report, the visual impact of the
AT&T Cellular Facility will be minimized due to its co-location on the existing Monopole,
the Monopole's stealth design to resemble a pine tree, its placement near an area currently
used for outdoor storage of machinery within a maintenance area of the Bonnie Briar
Country Club, and offsite planting within the Sheldrake Environmental Center and
Larchmont Reservoir-James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy funded by the Applicant's
and the Prior Applicant's contributions to the Town's Tree Fund.
h) As substantiated in the Planning Board's RF Consultant's Letter, the AT&T Cellular
Facility is both justified and appropriate.
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i) As confirmed by Town's professional staff and consultants to the Planning Board,
the Application complies with the applicable requirements of the Zoning Code.
WHEREAS, due to its location adjacent to a"Critical Environmental Area" as defined in Chapter
92 of the Town Code, the Board determined that the Proposed Action, which otherwise would
have been an unlisted action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA"), is a Type 1 action pursuant to the Environmental Quality Review regulations found
in Chapter 92, Article 1 of the Town Code ("MEQR"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form
submitted by the Applicant in support of the application, sought comments from all interested
agencies and, based upon such information, and in consultation with the Town Environmental
Planner, completed Part 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby ADOPTS a
determination of non-significance (the "Negative Declaration"), dated October 14, 2021, a copy of
which will be kept on file with the Building Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Planning Board hereby APPROVES the Application as
reflected in the Plans (hereinafter defined) submitted in connection with the Application, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised plans, as set forth below (hereinafter
referred to as the"Plans") and as conditioned and/or modified in accordance with the direction
of the Board, which modifications were agreed to by the Applicant:
• Drawings titled: "N-384 MRNYC006870 808 Weaver Street", Sheets: T-1 —M-2,prepared
by Azimuth Engineering Group, dated 11/20/20, revised 8/11/21
2. The Applicant shall submit plans, including, without limitation, color swatches, as applicable,
reflecting all conditions or modifications referred to herein, for the review and approval of the
Town Building Inspector and the Town Engineer prior to the granting of any building permits.
3. Any and all applicable federal, regional, state and county permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
4. In the event that subsequent events may require any modification to the Plans approved by this
resolution, a determination shall be made by the Town Engineer, in consultation with the Town
Building Inspector, as to whether the modification is substantial and thus should be further
considered by the Planning Board. Without limiting the foregoing, any modification to add
additional antennas, to alter the size, design and/or color of any of the proposed antennas, or
to change the location of any of the proposed antennas shall be deemed substantial.
5. The Applicant will arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Town Building Inspector and
the Town Engineer prior to any site disturbance. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all
earthwork and land disturbance to the Town Building Inspector for approval prior to
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commencing site work. The Applicant shall notify the Town Building Inspector and Town
Engineer at least 72 hours (not including weekends and holidays) in advance of any site
disturbance to inspect the installation of erosion and sediment control devices and any other
measures intended to mitigate construction impacts.
6. Work conducted under Town permits shall be open to inspection at any time, including
weekends and holidays, by the Town Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town
Consulting Engineer, the Town Environmental Planner and/or their designated repre-
sentative(s).
7. The term "Applicant" is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or condition
on the Applicant, as defined above, and on any successor or assignee in/of an ownership or
leasehold or any other interest the AT&T Cellular Facility, or in any portion thereof.
8. The Applicant shall address all outstanding technical review comments to the satisfaction of
the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any Town permits.
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. No construction or servicing vehicles for the AT&T Cellular Facility shall be parked, even
momentarily, on Weaver Street or on residential streets in the vicinity of the Property.
11. The Special Use Permit shall expire on the first to occur of(a)(1) October 14, 2023, or (2) if
all construction included on the site plan is not yet completed, and the Applicant's cellular
antennas are not yet properly functioning, on October 14, 2022; or (b) if, after October 14,
2022, the Applicant's Cellular Facility is not functioning properly for more than nine (9)
consecutive months for any reason, the special use permit shall expire at the end of such nine
(9) month period.
12. Neither the Applicant nor the Prior Applicant will charge any rent or fees to the Town for the
Town's use of the Monopole for its emergency services and public works devices, for the
installation of said devices on the Monopole and/or for the running of cables inside the
Monopole from such devices to their power source within the Cellular Facility.
Conditions to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit:
13. The Applicant shall submit final plans, including detailed structural plans and color swatches,
to the satisfaction of the Town Building and Engineering Departments. Such plans and
swatches shall also indicate, to the satisfaction of the Town Environmental Planner, that the
Applicant's installation on the Monopole, including, without limitation, the Applicant's
supports, antennas, visible cables and socks, will match the coloring of the fake branches on
the Monopole.
14. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion (or equivalent document) to permit the
operation of the AT&T Cellular Facility, the Applicant shall make a contribution of two
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thousand dollars($2,000.00)to the Town's Tree Fund, for offsite plantings,primarily on public
property from which the above-ground portion of the AT&T Cellular Facility may be visible.
15. The Applicant shall post a bond, to cover the cost of maintenance, removal and disposal of the
AT&T Cellular Facility, with a surety, in an amount, in a form and with provisions satisfactory
to the Town's Building Department (and the Town's attorneys and/or consultants, as the case
may be) to ensure that the propane tank is kept filled, as described below, to ensure that the
AT&T Cellular Facility is maintained, and to cover the cost of the removal and disposal of the
AT&T Cellular Facility if the Special Use Permit (and any extensions thereof) expires as
described above and is not renewed within six (6) months after it expires (the "Bond").
Conditions to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion:
16. All antennas, radio heads and other devices installed on the Monopole shall be camouflaged
to the maximum extent possible with "socks" to match the color of the fake branches, as
indicated on the Plans hereinabove referenced.
Conditions which shall survive the issuance of a certificate of completion:
17. The Applicant shall be responsible for the performance of any/all special inspections by third
party entities in accordance with Chapter 17 of the NYS Building Code (Structural Tests and
Special Inspections) with true and complete copies of any/all inspection reports furnished to
the Building Department by the Applicant within sixty(60) days after receipt by the Applicant.
18. The Applicant's 1000-gallon propane tank to power the Applicant's generator providing
backup power to the Applicant's antennas shall be kept at least ninety percent (90%) full of
propane at all times, except while fueling the generator to which it is attached during an
electrical power outage and, even then, shall be kept at least fifty percent (50%) full of
propane.
19. No antenna, radio head or similar device to be installed on the Monopole shall protrude
beyond the fake branches on the Monopole. All shall maintain the stealth design with
matching "socks" to provide camouflage. All shall be well within the structural limits of the
Monopole.
20. All "socks" shall be promptly replaced when necessary (as determined by the Town's
Environmental Planner), which shall include if torn, if not totally attached to the applicable
antenna, and/or if the color of the "sock" does not match the color of the fake branches on the
Monopole in the vicinity of the applicable "sock."
21. There shall be no removal of fake branches in connection with installation of any antennas,
radio heads and similar devices except temporarily, for up to an aggregate of five (5)
consecutive working days(per installation)on which such devices are actively being installed.
Any fake branches that break or fall off shall be promptly replaced by matching fake branches
from a source other than the Monopole.
22. Any unused antennas and/or remote radio heads shall be promptly removed if not used for
more than six (6) consecutive months for any reason.
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23. The Applicant shall renew, and keep in full force and effect, the above-referenced Bond, the
amount and sufficiency of which may from time to time, in the Town Engineer's discretion,
be adjusted to account for increased costs of maintenance and/or removal and disposal, as the
case may be.
24. Pursuant to Section 204-19.1(2) of the Zoning Code, the Applicant shall pay all costs of
adapting the existing cellular facility to the new shared use, including, but not limited to,
structural reinforcement, preventing transmission or receiver interference, additional site
screening, and other changes determined by the Town Engineer to be appropriate to
accommodate the shared use.
25. In consultation with the Town Building Department and its communications vendor, the
Applicant shall pay for the installation of all Town requested and supplied Town emergency
equipment on the Monopole, including the installation of the above-described cabling within
the Monopole, free of charge, shall coordinate such installation with the Town's
communications vendor, and shall give the Town at least fourteen (14) days' prior written
notice of when the Town's materials are to be delivered and of where they are to be delivered.
The installation of the Town's ground equipment, by the Town and/or its vendor(s), can
happen at any time, free of charge, and the Town and its vendors shall be provided with
unhindered access to its equipment for installation, maintenance and replacement.
This decision is hereby certified as true and correct and shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
Mr. Quinn thanked the Board and staff and stated that he hopes the cellular facility will be
operational by the end of the year.
Mr. Engel requested that the FirstNet equipment be ordered for AT&T to install and Mr. Wasp
stated that he will follow up.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Wasp stated the moratorium on teardowns will expires on October 31"
The Town's swimming pool regulations were discussed. Mr. Cuddy stated that the Board has had
several applications for swimming pools in environmentally sensitive areas. He and Town staff
met to look for gaps in the Town Code with respect to the discharge of water in a manner so as not
to pollute wetlands and watercourses throughout the Town. As a result of such discussions, several
amendments to the Town Code with respect to swimming pools were drafted for submission to the
Town Board, the Town staff and Town attorney for review and consideration for formal adoption.
The Board discussed the proposed regulations with Mr. Oliveri and Mr. Wasp, who explained
applicable guidelines and requirements imposed by the New York Department of Environmental
Conservation.
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Mr. Papazian voiced concern about requiring a sealed room for storage of noxious chemicals as
being too costly to homeowners, and it was agreed that requiring storage in sealed containers was
sufficient.
Motion: To convey a memorandum to the Town Board prepared by Mr. Cuddy, with proposed
regulations for pools in the form of amendments to the existing Town Code, as modified after
discussion by the Board
Moved by John Cuddy, seconded by Ira Block
Action: Unanimously approved
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 P.M.
Prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary
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