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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_07_13 Planning Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD IN THE SENIOR CENTER July 13, 3022 Present: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Ira Block, John Cuddy, Ron Mandel Also Present: Lisa Hochman, Counsel to Planning Board, Robert Wasp, Town Engineer, Anthony Oliveri, Town Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Aitchison, Town Environmental Planner, Francine M. Brill Secretary Absent: Elizabeth Cooney, Vice Chair, Edmund Papazian, Sarah Dunn CALL TO ORDER The meeting was a called to order at 7:32P.M. MINUTES The minutes of May 11, 2022 were discussed. Motion: To approve the draft minutes of May 11, 2022 Moved by John Cuddy seconded by Ralph Engel Action: Approved Vote: Ralph Engel, John Cuddy, Ira Block 1. 7 Madison Avenue Company Chop House Site Plan No one appeared on behalf of the applicant to address the Board 2. 767 Forest Avenue Davis and Nazanin Munroe Residential Site Plan Consideration Greg Lewis, the applicant's architect, Steve Saputo, the applicant's engineer, Andrew Spatz, the applicant's attorney and Nazanin Munroe the were present and addressed the Board. Mr. Lewis stated this is an old house and the owners would like to build a new house on the site. He showed neighboring properties, elevations and floor plans. He stated that the main portion of the new house will be moved back from the street, so as to be conforming, and that a variance was granted for the garage, which will be located in the front yard setback. The air conditioning condensers and generator was discussed and Mr. Lewis stated that the proposed AC condensers Have a low Dba level, that the generator is one designed to be relatively quiet, and that all units will be well screened by new bushes. The Board discussed construction deliveries and rock removal. Ms. Aitchison requested that the landscaping and construction plans be corrected to show tree protection, infiltrators and construction access. Mr. Mandel asked why t certain trees are proposed to be removed, and the owner responded that the cluster of Maple trees are leaning over both the neighbor's house and proposed house and that the Black Cherry is not healthy. Mr. Engel stated one tree seems to be on both properties, and Mr. Saputo responded that the survey indicates it is entirely on the applicant's property. Mr. Saputo added that he will reach out to the neighbor. Motion: to set a public hearing for August 3, 2022 Moved by Ron Mandel, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved 3. 767 Forest Avenue Davis and Nazanin Munroe Wetlands and Watercourses Consideration Greg Lewis, the applicant's architect, Steve Saputo, the applicant's engineer, Andrew Spatz, the applicant's attorney and Nazanin Munroe the were present and addressed the Board. Mr. Saputo explained that the work to be done in the wetlands buffer area has to be done there because it would not be possible to proceed with the plan and totally avoid the wetland buffer, due to the existing, narrow, nonconforming, small lot, because more than half the property is in the buffer. Mr. Saputo further stated that he did the calculations for the 25-year storm, and that the project is even designed to capture a majority of the water from a 100 year -storm. He explained that any overflow will flow toward the existing waterway. Motion: to set a public hearing for August 3, 2022 Moved by Ron Mandel, seconded by Ira Block Action: Unanimously approved Both applications were referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Ms. Hochman was asked to prepare drafts resolutions for both applications. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:25P.M. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary