HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_12_14 Planning Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD IN THE SENIOR CENTER ON DECEMBER 14, 2022
Present: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Elizabeth Cooney, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block
Also Present: Robert Wasp, Town Engineer, Lisa Hochman, Counsel to Planning Board, Francine
M. Brill, Secretary
Absent: Ron Mandel, Sarah Dunn, Alternate, Carol Murray, Assistant Civil Engineer, Anthony
Oliveri, Town Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Aitchison, Town Environmental Planner, Robin
Nichinsky, Town Board Liaison
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. and Mr. Engel welcomed everyone. Mr. Engel
further stated that Mr. Cuddy has resigned from the Board.
Ms. Hochman asked if all documents to be discussed this evening had been posted on the website
for more than 24 hours and whether this meeting and all public hearings to be conducted tonight
had been duly noticed and whether all required referrals were made. Ms. Brill answered yes to all.
MINUTES
Motion: To adopt the draft minutes of November 9, 2022, as modified
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian
Action: Approved
Vote: Yes: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block
Abstain: Elizabeth Cooney
1. 18 Pryer Manor - Kevin Doherty - Subdivision - Consideration
Mr. Wasp stated that the applicant requested an adjournment because their lawyer is researching
the easement, as had been requested by the Board. The matter was adjourned to January 25, 2023.
2. 43 Mohegan - James and Sarah Coady- Residential Site Plan — Consideration
3. 43 Mohegan - James and Sarah Coady - Wetlands and Watercourses - Consideration
Paige Lewis, the applicant's architect, addressed the Board. Sarah Coady, the owner, was also
present. Ms. Lewis gave a brief overview of the revised plan. She further stated that they
responded to Mr. Oliveri's comments and dug additional test pits and Mr. Salanitro, the
applicant's engineer, will address this at the next meeting.
Mr. Wasp stated that the plans should be updated to reflect the proposed driveway.
The matter was referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
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Ms. Lewis requested a public hearing in January but the Chair responded that the application will
remain on the agenda for further consideration.
4. 15 Holly Place - Dominick Marchese - Residential Site Plan - Public Hearing
Frank Marsella, the applicant's architect addressed the Board, along with Mr. Marchese, the
applicant's contractor, and Mr. Beresford, the applicant's landscape architect.
Mr. Wasp stated that he heard from the Town's consulting engineer, who stated that all of their
comments have been addressed.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Moved by: Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by: Edmund Papazian
Action: Approved
Vote: Yes: Elizabeth Cooney, Edmund Papazian, Ralph Engel
Abstain: Ira Block
Mr. Marsella explained the project.
Board members and the applicant discussed the proposed plans, the dimensions of the lot and
zoning requirements.
Mr. Marsella referenced similar projects approved and developed within the Town
The Board discussed a zoning compliance letter prepared by the Building Inspector.
The Board discussed the Town's regulations pertaining to development of undersized lots
(Section 240-70 of the Town Code).
Mr. Block asked if there had been any discussions between the neighboring property owners Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Cuddy, and Mr. Marchese. Mr. Marsella responded that there has been some
discussion about tree pruning and the retaining wall.
Mr. Block and Mr. Engel recommended further discussion between the applicant and the
Cuddys.
Ms. Hochman stated that the Cuddys have submitted an application to the Town's Zoning Board
of Appeals to appeal the Building Inspector's interpretation of Section 240-70.
Mr. Engel made several comments about trees, landscape screening, fencing, a retaining wall,
and proposed sloping of the roof and dormers.
Public Comments
Mr. Cuddy, of 11 Holly Place, stated that he approves of the applicant's plan to remove one tree
near his large window overlooking the applicant's property because his arborist said it would
not survive construction and is leaning over his house.
Mr. Vincent Fiore, of 19 Holly Place, expressed concerns about flooding and shadows.
Mr. Engel asked whether a shadow study was done.
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Mr. Marsella responded that no shadow study was done and explained why he believed it is
unnecessary.
The matter was adjourned to January 25, 2023 for further discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary
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