HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_11_05 Town Board Minutes November 5, 2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2008 AT 8:15 PM IN
THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD,
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
WORK SESSION
Supervisor O'Keeffe and Councilman Fishman arrived late to the Work Session.
Supervisor O'Keeffe was attending a meeting with Governor Patterson, Councilman
Fishman was attending the Frank McGuire Award's Dinner at which Mamaroneck's
Coach, Mike Chapparelli, was the recipient.
Safe Rides Program
Elise Geithner, Peter Kaplan and Sarah Monaghan, Student Board Members for Safe
Rides, addressed the Board. Also present was Detective Robert Reynolds. They gave
the Board an overview of their work reestablishing the Safe Rides Program. They
asked the Board to approve the use of the Kiosk at Myrtle Boulevard and N. Chatsworth
as their base station on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Board asked Detective
Reynolds if the Police Department was `on board' with the Safe Rides Program.
Detective Reynolds responded enthusiastically, yes. The Board approved the use and
commended the Safe Rides Members for their diligent work.
Town of Mamaroneck Fire Chiefs
Chiefs David Commender, Sean McCarthy and Brendan Collins addressed the Board.
At a recent meeting of Sound Shore Fire Chiefs there was discussion with the Thruway
Authority regarding the upgrading/retrofitting of the hydrants along the Interstate 95
Sound Shore corridor. The Thruway would like to proceed with retrofitting the hydrants
with a uniform STORZ connection. This would enable any Sound Shore Fire
Department responding along the 95 to hook up to the hydrants much more quickly,
providing greater fire suppression capabilities. The Board further discussed
recommendations by the Fire Chiefs to `piggy back' this upgrade/retrofit with STORZ
hydrants in the Town of Mamaroneck near multiple dwellings, schools and businesses.
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This retrofit could be completed as an inter municipal project. The Chiefs noted that the
Village of Larchmont has mandated that all new construction have the retrofitted
hydrant. The Chiefs would like to meet with the various water authorities involved and
will report back to the Board.
The Chiefs also asked the Board to review the requirement that multiple dwellings and
schools have a NOX lock box in place, in order for the Fire Department to quickly enter
buildings. Chief Commender will be forwarding the recent Local Law passed by the
Village of Mamaroneck to Bill Maker for review.
Request - Mamaroneck Public Library
The Supervisor received correspondence form the Mamaroneck Library requesting
financial support to help preserve The Daily Times. The Library is currently working on
a project to image The Daily Times for preservation as well as space saving purposes.
Supervisor O'Keeffe will be contacting the Library Director, Susan Benton, to notify her
that the Town does not have additional funds for this project.
Legislation — Murray/Myrtle & N. Chatsworth Avenue
The Board reviewed the Local law as prepared by Bill Maker for the upcoming Public
Hearing on November 19, 2008.
Leaf Disposal Agreement— City of New Rochelle
The Board reviewed a proposal to enter into an agreement with the City of New
Rochelle to utilize an alternative to the Hommocks Ice Rink parking lot, at Five Island
Park. The memorandum prepared for discussion by Mr. Altieri was superseded by a
meeting with the County on October 30, at which the Town learned that the fee charged
by the County will increase from $13.49 per ton to $15.00 per ton effective April 1, 2009.
The Board asked Mr. Altieri to have a further discussion with the County to determine if
they would consider locking in prices thru 2009.
Miscellaneous Items
The Board briefly discussed, additional lighting at the train station stairwell, a
Department of Environmental Conservation determination on dredge material at the
Gardens' Lake and shared services with the Village of Larchmont.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
8:30 PM she then pointed out the location of exits.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATION - Property Revaluation Report
Mr. Altieri noted that as part of the Town's ongoing discussion and investigation with
respect to reassessment in the Town of Mamaroneck, the Town has asked Thomas
Frey, of Frey Consulting Services, Inc., to do a presentation to the Town of an analysis
of reassessment procedures and possible impacts. Mr. Frey has already completed a
reassessment report which residents can view on the Town's web-site.
The Town would like to hold two more information sessions at the Villages of
Larchmont and Mamaroneck Board meetings.
Mr. Frey gave a Power Point presentation highlighting his reassessment report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—Amendment to the Business- Mixed Use Business District
Petition to Amend Special Permit for FCD Mamaroneck, LLC
Regulation of Large Propane Tanks
The following notices of Public Hearings were entered into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on November 5, 2008, at 8:15 PM or as
soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740
W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the "2008
Amendment to the Business-Mixed Use Business District" Law.
Purpose:
This law amends the requirements regarding maximum floor area ratio for
non-residential uses and maximum building coverage in the Business-
Mixed Use Business District.
The full text of this Local law may be examined and copies obtained at
the Town Clerk's office during regular hours (Monday through Friday,
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740
W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons
interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons
are invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: October 20, 2008
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on November 5, 2008, at 8:15 PM or as
soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740
W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the Petition to
Amend Special Permit for FCD Mamaroneck, LLC.
The full text of this Local law may be examined and copies obtained at
the Town Clerk's office during regular hours (Monday through Friday,
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740
W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons
interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons
are invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: October 20, 2008
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted that this Public Hearing remains open from a
previous meeting and asked Mr. Maker to summarize the Petitions before
the Board this evening.
Mr. Maker explained that FCD Mamaroneck, LLC has petitioned the Town
Board to amend certain portions of the Zoning Ordinance's Code for
Business-Mixed Use Business District to change the maximum building
coverage from 55% to 60% and the maximum floor area ratio for
nonresidential uses (excluding structured parking) from .15 to .16.
FCD Mamaroneck, LLC is also petitioning, should the Zoning Amendment
be approved, to amend the special permit in order to allow the moving of
11 parking spaces from the site of LaVilletta to the area previously agreed
upon to sell to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC.
Mr. Maker noted that it is mandatory for the Town Board to refer an
amendment to the Zoning Code to the Planning Board, whose advisory
opinion the Board has received.
The Advisory opinion of the Planning Board was entered into the record
as follows:
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The Planning Board
Of The Town Of Mamaroneck
FCD Mamaroneck LLC Petition To Amend The Town Zoning Ordinance
And Amend Special Permit
Advisory Opinion
WHEREAS, by Local Law No. 9-2005 the Town Board amended the
requirements of the B-MUB zoning district in a manner consistent with a
Statement of Findings dated March 2, 2005, issued pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, by which the Town Board determined
that the proposed amendments were warranted because of public benefits
that would be created, these being (1) the creation of in-perpetuity
workforce housing, (2) a commitment by the Forest City Daly Mamaroneck,
LLC (the "Applicant") to fund a municipal parking deck that will help to
alleviate a long-standing parking shortage in the Washington Square area,
and (3) the general physical and visual upgrading of the area (the "B-MUB
Zoning Code Amendment");
WHEREAS, the B-MUB Zoning Code Amendment included setting a
maximum FAR for commercial use and a maximum building coverage
within the B-MUB zoning district, both of which would permit the existing
retail center, to remain and be in compliance with zoning requirements (the
existing retail center, located at 15-19 Madison Avenue, as shown on
Applicant's Approved Site Plan pursuant to the Special Permit granted on
October 18, 2006, as amended April 2, 2008 , hereinafter referred to as the
"Existing Retail Center");
WHEREAS, On October 18, 2006, the Applicant was granted a special
permit (the "Special Permit") by the Town Board in accordance with
Section 240-25.F of the Mamaroneck Town Code for the construction of a
mixed-use development located adjacent to Maxwell Avenue, Madison
Avenue and Byron Place in the Town of Mamaroneck on a 2.18-acre site
(the "Development Site");
WHEREAS, the Special Permit was amended on April 2, 2008 to extend the
building permit dates to April 18, 2011 for filing a building permit
application and to October 18, 2011 to obtain such building permit;
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2008, the Applicant petitioned the Town
Board to (1) amend section 240-25.E(1)(c) of the Town Code to increase the
maximum floor area ratio for non-residential uses from 0.15 to 0.16; (2)
amend section 240.25.E(1)(e) of the Town Code to increase the maximum
building coverage from 55% to 60%; and (3) amend the Special Permit by
relocating 11 of the required parking spaces from the land where the
LaVilletta restaurant is located to the land along Byron Place that the Town
has contracted to sell to the Applicant, collectively referred to herein as the
"Proposed Amendments";
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WHEREAS, Town Code section 240-25.F requires the Town Board to obtain
the advisory opinion of the Planning Board in connection with an
application for an amendment to a special permit under that section;
WHEREAS, Town Code section 240-92.B requires the Town Board to refer
any proposed amendment of the zoning code to the Planning Board for a
report thereon;
WHEREAS, Town Code section 240-25.F(3) gives the Planning Board
discretion as to whether to hold a public hearing in connection with the
section 240-25.F referral from the Town Board;
WHEREAS, Town Code section 240-25.F(3) requires the Planning board to
review a proposed 240-25.F application in accordance with Chapter 177 of
the Town Code;
WHEREAS, Chapter 177 of the Town Code typically requires the Planning
Board to refer applications there under to various agencies of the Town
and County of Westchester;
WHEREAS, section 177-17 of the Town Code provides the Planning Board
with the discretion to waive certain information requirements of Chapter
177;
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2008, Town Attorney, William Maker, Jr.,
issued a memo to the Chair of the Planning Board and its members
transmitting the Applicant's petition for the Proposed Amendments;
WHEREAS, representatives of the Applicant appeared before the Planning
Board on October 15, 2008, at which time the Planning Board considered
their statements as well as the written materials previously provided;
WHEREAS, the Applicant stated that as a result of a legal dispute with the
owners of LaVilletta restaurant, they were requesting a reduction in the size
of the Development Site from 2.18 acres to 2.04 acres and further
requesting an amendment to the Special Permit to relocate 11 proposed
parking spaces to a different location within the Development Site;
WHEREAS, as a result of the reduction in size of the Development Site, the
Applicant has requested that the Town Board amend the text of the B-MUB
zoning district in order to: (1) increase maximum building coverage from
55% to 60% and (2) increase the maximum FAR from .15 to .16;
WHEREAS, the Applicant stated that the relocation of the 11 parking
spaces is consistent with the Applicant's commitment to increasing the
general parking supply of the area;
WHEREAS, the 11 parking spaces will be relocated to a triangular parcel of
land on Byron Place, as depicted on the Proposed Site Plan, attached as
Exhibit 3 to Applicant's Petition to Amend Special Permit and Amend
Zoning District Text, received by the Town Board on September 15, 2008
(the "Byron Place Parcel";
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WHEREAS, the Byron Place Parcel is owned by the Town and contracted
for sale to the Applicant;
WHEREAS, the Applicant has proposed that the 11 parking spaces on
Byron Place be managed by the Town so as to maximize their utility in
serving parking needs in the area;
WHEREAS, under the original Special Permit, the Applicant proposed to
increase the size of the parking area in front of the Existing Retail Center to
60 parking spaces;
WHEREAS, the Existing Retail Center currently provides 49 parking
spaces;
WHEREAS, under the proposed reconfiguration associated with the
Proposed Amendments, the Existing Retail Center will continue to provide
49 parking spaces;
WHEREAS, the Owner of the Existing Retail Center requested that the
proposed 11 parking spaces to be relocated to Byron Place be specially
designated by the Town with appropriate signage stating that such 11
spaces are for exclusive use by patrons of the Existing Retail Center during
its hours of operation;
WHEREAS, the Proposed Amendments are de minimis;
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 10, 2008 to the Administrator of the
Town of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department stated
that it has no objections to the Proposed Amendments, provided that the
Applicant complies with the following drawings prepared by Divney Tung
Schwalbe, LLP (1) Proposed Site Plan Modification, SK-1, dated October 9,
2008, and (2) Fire Truck Access, SK-2, dated October 6, 2008 and (3) the
satisfaction of all of the conditions contained in a meeting report as
prepared by Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP, dated August 8, 2006;
WHEREAS, Tom Torre, representing LaVilleta restaurant, stated that
negotiations are underway between the restaurant and the Applicant and
there has been no resolution of the aforesaid legal dispute;
WHEREAS, Brian Oos , representing FCD Mamaroneck LLC, confirmed that
negotiations are continuing between the Applicant and LaVilleta restaurant;
WHEREAS, members of the Planning Board expressed concern that action
on the Proposed Amendments may be premature, because such
amendments would be unnecessary if the Applicant successfully
completes its negotiation with LaVilleta restaurant;
WHEREAS, Andrew Tung, representing the Applicant stated that the
Proposed Amendments are a practical precondition to provide certainty in
the event that negotiations between the Applicant and LaVilleta are
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unsuccessful, and would allow the development to proceed in a timely
manner;
WHEREAS, the Town Board has scheduled a public hearing for this
application to take place on November 5, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Town Code,
section 240-25.F(3), the Planning Board has waived its right to hold a public
hearing concerning the Proposed; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Town Code section 177-17,
the Planning Board has waived the requirement to obtain information as to
the advisory opinions of other Town and County agencies with respect to
this de minimis action; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Town Code section 240-
92.13, the Planning Board is of the opinion that the Proposed Amendments
are consistent with the comprehensive plan of land use for the Town of
Mamaroneck and in furtherance of the purposes set forth in section 240-2
of the Town Code; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon its careful consideration of the
written submissions and oral testimony presented at its regular meeting of
October 15, 2008, it is the opinion of the Planning Board that the Proposed
Amendments should be granted by the Town Board; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that, notwithstanding the foregoing opinion, if the
legal dispute between the Applicant and LaVilleta restaurant is timely
resolved in a manner consistent with the current Special Permit and B-MUB
zoning district regulations, it is the opinion of the Planning Board that the
Town Board should not act on the Proposed Amendments.
Mr. Maker noted that as Westchester Administrative Code requires all adjacent
municipalities have been duly noticed. The Town Clerk is also in receipt of
correspondence from Westchester County Deputy Commissioner, Edward
Buroughs, who states these amendments do not change the County's previous
recommendations for this project.
Mr. Joel Sachs, Counsel to Forest City, addressed the Board noting that present
with him this evening were Andrew Tung, Planning and Engineering Consultant
and David Levy, Principal of Forest City Residential.
Mr. Sachs commented on Mr. Maker's accurate summary, adding that the special
permit issued by the Town required 60 parking spaces; we are now proposing
moving (11) eleven of those spaces to a parcel already under contract to
purchase from the Town. Mr. Sachs noted this is still in compliance with the
Zoning Ordinance for the total number of required parking spaces.
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted the opinion of the Planning Board which
recommended that while negotiations were continuing between Forest City and
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the property owners of LaVilletta Restaurant that the Town not make a motion to
amend the Zoning Code.
Mr. Levy addressed the Board stating that negotiations with LaVilletta have
ceased completely and their attorneys have been notified.
Mr. Tom Tory, representing his parents, the owners of the property where
LaVilletta is situated addressed the Board. His understanding is that
negotiations were still continuing and that an agreement had been reached
between his parents and Forest City. He stated his confusion as to why this
amendment is before the Town Board at this time, further requesting the Board
defer any motion on this matter.
Supervisor O'Keeffe, stated that whatever relationship you have with Forest City
is not a matter for the Town Board and is irrelevant to the matter before the
Board. The matter before the Town today is between the Town and Forest City.
Ned Ferrarone addressed the Board. He is the owner of the property where New
York Sports Club is situated and whose parking would be affected by the new
parking arrangement. He stated he has no objection to the zoning amendment
or amendment to the Special Permit.
The Board reiterated its intent for the use of the parking spaces at Byron Place and Mr.
Maker would incorporate this into the resolution for the Special Permit.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
Public Hearing was unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
following was approved,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008 AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 240-25 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Whereas, on May 25, 2005, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 9-2005
by which it amended section 240-25 of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck, thereby changing the requirements of the B-MUB zoning
district in a manner consistent with the Findings it had made pursuant to
State Environmental Quality Review Act on March 2, 2005; and
Whereas, on June 21, 2006, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 13-2006
by which it amended both paragraph E (1) (b) of section 240-25 and the last
sentence of section 240-56A of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck,
thereby amending the height limitations in the B-MUB zoning district; and
Whereas, in so amending the height limitations in the B-MUB zoning
district, the Town Board found that the change in height allowed by Local
Law No. 13-2006 would not have a significant adverse impact on the
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environment for the reasons stated in its June 21, 2006 Supplemental
Findings Statement; and
Whereas, on October 18, 2006, the Town Board adopted a resolution
wherein it issued a Special Permit to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC for the
construction of a mixed-use development, subject to the conditions and
requirements contained in the Town Board's October 18, 2006 resolution
("Special Permit"); and
Whereas, on April 2, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it
granted the First Amendment to the Special Permit; and
Whereas, on September 15, 2008, FCD Mamaroneck LLC petitioned the
Town Board for amendments to section 240-25 of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck which, if granted, (i) would change the maximum building
coverage in the B-MUB zoning district from 55% to 60% and (ii) would
change the maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential uses (excluding
structured parking) in the B-MUB zoning district from .15 to .16; and
Whereas, FCD Mamaroneck LLC's petition also asked that if the requested
rezoning were approved, the Town Board grant a second amendment to the
Special Permit which would relocate eleven (11) parking spaces called for
by the Special Permit from the land where the LaVilletta restaurant is
located to the land along Byron Place that the Town has contracted to sell
to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC; and
Whereas, at its meeting held on September 17, 2008, the Town Board
referred FCD Mamaroneck LLC's petition to the Planning Board for a report
with the respect to the requested rezoning as required by section 240-92B
of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck and for a report with respect to the
request for a second amendment to the Special Permit as required by
section 240-25F of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
Whereas, on October 15, 2008, the Planning Board entertained the referral
from the Town Board and resolved "that the Proposed Amendments [which
include amendments to the zoning ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck]
are consistent with the comprehensive plan of land use for the Town of
Mamaroneck and in furtherance of the purposes set forth in section 240-2
of the Town Code" and further resolved ". . . that the Proposed
Amendments should be granted by the Town Board" but further resolved
"that, notwithstanding the foregoing opinion, if the legal dispute between
[FCD Mamaroneck, LLC] and LaVilletta restaurant is timely resolved in a
manner consistent with the current Special Permit and B-MUB zoning
district regulations, it is the opinion of the Planning Board that the Town
Board should not act on the Proposed Amendments"; and
Whereas, the Town Board has received the Planning Board's Advisory
Opinion and after due notice conducted a public hearing on November 5,
2008 on FCD Mamaroneck LLC's request (i) to change the maximum
building coverage in the B-MUB zoning district from 55% to 60% and (ii) to
change the maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential uses (excluding
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structured parking) in the B-MUB zoning district from .15 to .16 and its
request for a second amendment to the Special Permit which would
relocate eleven (11) parking spaces called for by the Special Permit from
the land where the LaVilletta restaurant is located to the land along Byron
Place that the Town has contracted to sell to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC; and
Whereas, the notices required to be sent by sections 277.61 and 277.71 of
the Administrative Code of the County of Westchester were mailed to the
Westchester County Planning Board, the Clerk of the City of New Rochelle,
the Clerk of the Village of Larchmont, the Clerk of the Village of
Mamaroneck, the Clerk of the Village of Scarsdale, the Clerk of the Town of
Harrison and the Clerk of the Town of Rye more than ten (10) days before
November 5, 2008; and
Whereas, by letter dated October 16, 2008 addressed to Carol J. Braiotta,
Town Attorney Office, Edward Burroughs, the Deputy Commissioner of the
Westchester County Planning Board, advised "that the proposed project
changes [called for by FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's application for
amendments to the zoning ordinance] do not significantly change our
previous recommendations for this project", i.e. that FCD Mamaroneck,
LLC's application is a matter for local determination, and
Whereas, at the public hearing all persons wishing to be heard were given
an opportunity to address the Town Board either orally or in writing; and
Whereas, the public hearing was closed on November 5, 2008; and
Whereas, the Town Board notes that the Planning Board recommended the
approval of FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's request for rezoning but
recommended that the Town Board not act on the request should a dispute
between FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and the owner of the property on which
the LaVilletta restaurant is situated be timely resolved; and
Whereas, the Town Board has determined that whatever dispute may exist
between FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and the owner of the property on which
the LaVilletta restaurant is situated does not change the fact that FCD
Mamaroneck, LLC's request for rezoning is appropriate; and
Now on the motion of Councilman Ernest Odierna, seconded by
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board, in its capacity as Lead Agency,
hereby supplements the Findings which it made on March 2, 2005 as
supplemented by the Supplemental Findings which it made on June 21,
2006 as follows:
1.0 REAFFIRMATION OF THE MARCH 2, 2005 SEQRA FINDINGS AS
SUPPLEMENTED BY THE SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS MADE ON JUNE 21,
2006
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Except where amended either explicitly or by implication by these
Supplemental Findings, the Town Board restates and confirms the facts
found, the findings made and the conclusions drawn in its March 2, 2005
SEQRA Findings, as supplemented by the Supplemental Findings which it
made on June 21, 2006.
2.0 SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS
Upon review of the submissions made by FCD Mamaroneck LLC
with its petition for the requested zoning amendments and the advisory
opinion rendered by the Planning Board, the Town Board determines that
the findings which the Town Board made on March 2, 2005 as Lead Agency
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act as supplemented on
June 21, 2006 remain valid since the facts upon which those findings were
made have not changed substantially. At issue here are amendments to
the zoning ordinance which would allow minor increases in the maximum
floor area ratio and in the maximum building coverage in the B-MUB zoning
district. The proposed amendments will not have any adverse impact upon
the environment and therefore there is no reason to prepare a
supplemental environmental impact statement in connection with this
application for rezoning.
3.0 CONCLUSION
The Town Board finds and certifies that the requirements of
6 NYCRR Part 617 have been met, as listed below.
1. The Town Board has given due consideration to the
petition of Forest City Mamaroneck, LLC dated September 15, 2008(text and
graphics) and the undated Advisory Opinion of the Planning Board and the
correspondence from Deputy Commissioner Edward Burroughs of the
Westchester County Planning Board dated October 16, 2008 and the
information provided by the petitioner and the opinions expressed by the
public in writing or orally by the persons who spoke at the November 5,
2008 public hearing.
2. This Supplemental Findings Statement has been
prepared pursuant to and as required by 6 NYCRR Part 617 and considers
the relevant environmental impacts.
3. This Supplemental Findings Statement weighs and
balances relevant environmental impacts with social, economic, and other
considerations.
4. This Supplemental Findings Statement provides a rationale
for the Lead Agency's Decision; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within five (5) business days of the
adoption of this resolution, the Town Administrator or other duly
authorized person (i) shall cause this resolution to be filed in the office of
the Town Clerk and (ii) shall cause a copy thereof to be sent by first-class
mail, telefax or electronic mail to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and to all agencies
which are considered either an interested or an involved agency under the
regulations promulgated by the New York State Department of
Conservation pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
The above was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
On motion of Councilman Ernest Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman
Phyllis Wittner
Local Law No. 9 -2008
This local law shall be known as the "2008 Amendment to the
Business-Mixed Use Business District" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 — Purpose:
This law amends the requirements regarding maximum floor area
ratio for non-residential uses and maximum building coverage in the
Business-Mixed Use Business District.
Section 2 — Amendment to an existing section of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck:
Section 240-25 E. (1) (c) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
hereby is repealed in its entirety and the following substituted in its place:
"§240-25. Business-Mixed Use Business District: B-MUB
"(c) Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses
(excluding structured parking) shall be 0.16.
Section 3 — Amendment to an existing section of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck:
Section 240-25 E. (1) (e) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
hereby is repealed in its entirety and the following substituted in its place:
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"§240-25. Business-Mixed Use Business District: B-MUB
"(e) Maximum building coverage shall be 60%."
Section 4—Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of
unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or
unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5— Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following
was approved
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY
THE TOWN BOARD TO FCD MAMARONECK, LLC ON
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Whereas, on October 18, 2006, the Town Board adopted a resolution wherein it
issued a Special Permit to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC for the construction of a
mixed-use development, subject to the conditions and requirements contained
in the Town Board's October 18, 2006 resolution ("Special Permit"); and
Whereas, on April 2, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it
granted the First Amendment to the Special Permit; and
Whereas, on September 15, 2008, FCD Mamaroneck LLC petitioned the Town
Board for amendments to section 240-25 of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck which, if granted, (i) would change the maximum building
coverage in the B-MUB zoning district from 55% to 60% and (ii) would change
the maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential uses (excluding structured
parking) in the B-MUB zoning district from .15 to .16; and
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Whereas, FCD Mamaroneck LLC's petition also asked that if the requested
rezoning were approved, the Town Board grant a second amendment to the
Special Permit which would relocate eleven (11) parking spaces called for by
the Special Permit from the land where the LaVilletta restaurant is located to
the land along Byron Place that the Town has contracted to sell to FCD
Mamaroneck, LLC; and
Whereas, at its meeting held on September 17, 2008, the Town Board referred
FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's petition to the Planning Board for a report with
respect to the request for rezoning as required by section 240-92B of the Code
of the Town of Mamaroneck and for a report with respect to the request for a
second amendment to the Special Permit as required by section 240-25F of the
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
Whereas, on October 15, 2008, the Planning Board entertained the referral
from the Town Board and resolved "that the Proposed Amendments [which
include a second amendment to the Special Permit to relocate eleven (11)
parking spaces called for by the Special Permit from the land where the
LaVilletta restaurant is located to the land along Byron Place that the Town
has contracted to sell to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC] are consistent with the
comprehensive plan of land use for the Town of Mamaroneck and in
furtherance of the purposes set forth in section 240-2 of the Town Code" and
further resolved ". . . that the Proposed Amendments should be granted by the
Town Board" but further resolved "that, notwithstanding the foregoing
opinion, if the legal dispute between [FCD Mamaroneck, LLC] and LaVilletta
restaurant is timely resolved in a manner consistent with the current Special
Permit and B-MUB zoning district regulations, it is the opinion of the Planning
Board that the Town Board should not act on the Proposed Amendments";
and
Whereas, the Town Board has received the Planning Board's advisory opinion
and after due notice conducted a public hearing on November 5, 2008 on FCD
Mamaroneck LLC's request (i) to change the maximum building coverage in
the B-MUB zoning district from 55% to 60% and (ii) to change the maximum
floor area ratio for nonresidential uses (excluding structured parking) in the B-
MUB zoning district from .15 to .16 and its request for a second amendment to
the Special Permit which would relocate eleven (11) parking spaces called for
by the Special Permit from the land where the LaVilletta restaurant is located
to the land along Byron Place that the Town has contracted to sell to FCD
Mamaroneck, LLC; and
Whereas, the notices required to be sent by sections 277.61 and 277.71 of the
Administrative Code of the County of Westchester were mailed to the
Westchester County Planning Board, the Clerk of the City of New Rochelle, the
Clerk of the Village of Larchmont, the Clerk of the Village of Mamaroneck, the
Clerk of the Village of Scarsdale, the Clerk of the Town of Harrison and the
Clerk of the Town of Rye more than ten (10) days before November 5, 2008;
and
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Whereas, by letter dated October 14, 2008 addressed to William Maker, Town
Attorney, Edward Burroughs, the Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester
County Planning Board, advised "that the proposed project changes [called
for by FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's application for a second amendment to the
Special Permit] do not significantly change our previous recommendations for
this project", i.e. that FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's application is a matter for local
determination, and
Whereas, by letter dated October 8, 2008 addressed to Mr. Stephen Altieri,
David G. Commender, the Chief of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department,
advised that the Department has no objection to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's
revised plan so long as FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's plan provides the items
mentioned in Chief Commender's letter and FCD Mamaroneck, LLC abides
with all of the conditions contained in the Fire Department's memorandum
dated August 8, 2006, and
Whereas, at the public hearing all persons wishing to be heard were given an
opportunity to address the Town Board either orally or in writing; and
Whereas, the public hearing was closed on November 5, 2008; and
Whereas, on November 5, 2008, the Town Board supplemented its Findings as
Lead Agency under the State Environmental Review Act with respect to the
amendments to the Town's zoning ordinance proposed by FCD Mamaroneck,
LLC in its petition and concluded that the proposed amendments will not have
any adverse impact upon the environment and therefore there is no reason to
prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement in connection with
FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's application for rezoning ("2008 Supplemental
Findings"); and
Whereas, after making the 2008 Supplemental Findings on November 5, 2008,
the Town Board enacted a local law which, in the B-MUB District, increased the
maximum building coverage to 60% and the maximum floor area ratio for
nonresidential uses (excluding structured parking) to 0.16; and
Whereas, the Town Board notes that the Planning Board recommended the
approval of FCD Mamaroneck, LLC's request for a second amendment to the
Special Permit but recommended that the Town Board not act on the request
should a dispute between FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and the owner of the
property on which the LaVilletta restaurant is situated be timely resolved; and
Whereas, the Town Board has determined that whatever dispute may exist
between FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and the owner of the property on which the
LaVilletta restaurant is situated does not change the fact that FCD
Mamaroneck, LLC's requests for a second amendment to the Special Permit is
appropriate;
BE IT RESOLVED that for the reasons stated in the 2008 Supplemental
Findings, the Town Board determines that the relocation of eleven (11) parking
spaces called for by the Special Permit from the land where the LaVilletta
restaurant is located to the land along Byron Place that the Town has
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contracted to sell to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC is a minor matter that will not have
any adverse impact upon the environment. Therefore there is no reason to
prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement in connection with
this application for a second amendment to the Special Permit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a second amendment to the Special Permit as
presented in the petition of FCD Mamaroneck, LLC dated September 15,
2008(text and graphics) is granted on condition that:
(a) all of the terms and conditions expressed in the letter dated October
8, 2008 from David G. Commender, the Chief of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire
Department to Mr. Stephen Altieri be complied with, and
(b) the parking spaces along Byron Place and the roadway giving
access thereto be configured to conform to the PROPOSED SITE PLAN
MODIFICATION prepared by Divney, Tung and Schwalbe known as Drawing
No. SK-1 dated October 9, 2008 and the FIRE TRUCK ACCESS prepared by
Divney, Tung and Schwalbe known as Drawing No. SK-2 dated October 6,
2008, and
(c) all of the terms and conditions expressed in the meeting report
prepared by Divney, Tung and Schwalbe dated August 8, 2006 be complied
with, and
(d) though FCD Mamaroneck, LLC or its successor will own the area
on which the eleven (11) parking spaces will be constructed, the Town of
Mamaroneck will control the use of those parking spaces and the Town of
Mamaroneck will retain whatever revenue may be generated by the use of
those parking spaces; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within five (5) business days of the adoption
of this resolution, the Town Administrator or other duly authorized person (i)
shall cause this resolution to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and (ii)
shall cause a copy thereof to be sent by first-class mail, telefax or electronic
mail to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and to all agencies which are considered either
an interested or an involved agency under the regulations promulgated by the
New York State Department of Conservation pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
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REGULATION OF LARGE PROPANE TANKS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
"Regulation of Large Propane Tanks" Law
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on November 5, at 8:15 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W.
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a
local law entitled "Regulation of Large Propane Tanks" Law.
Purpose:
Over the Memorial Day weekend, a leaking underground propane tank was
detected. Due to the professionalism of the Town's personnel, the propane
tank was emptied and the leaking gas burned off without injury either to
person or property. If this corrective action had not been taken, the tank
may have exploded and caused damage not only to the home on which the
tank was installed but to neighboring properties and people as well.
Because of the poor condition of the tank, it took over 24 hours for the gas
to be burned off. Throughout this time, Town personnel were required to
remain on site, causing the Town to incur thousands of dollars in overtime
compensation. The cost would have been even higher had not so many of
the responders been volunteers willing to sacrifice their time on a holiday
weekend.
This incident has alerted the Town Board to the necessity of examining the
use of propane and other hazardous substances within the Town, and if
warranted, developing regulations to control such use and a procedure for
recovering the cost incurred by the Town for responding to the discharge
of propane or other hazardous substances within the Town. In order to
study the issue, the Town Board has determined that it is necessary to
impose a moratorium upon the installation of propane tanks with a capacity
for 50 or more pounds of propane.
The full text of this Local law may be examined and copies obtained at the
Town Clerk's office during regular hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM
to 4:30 PM, or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W.
Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons
interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are
invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: October 18, 2008
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Mr. Maker noted that he has received additional comments from Mr. DiGiorgio of Paraco
Gas, regarding a New York State Statute for 2010 compliance. Mr. Maker will consider
integrating this into another draft of the Local Law for the Board to review.
Mr. Harding of Paraco Gas, spoke briefly and was present for any questions. He briefly
addressed the New York State Statute under the Department of Transportation
pertaining to underground tanks.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby adjourn the Public Hearing on the "Regulation of
Large Propane Tanks" Law, until December 3, 2008, at
8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court
Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of
Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Board of Fire
Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: David J. Fishman
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Odierna's motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment
of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the
Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office:
2434 CW Corp $ 16.50
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 182.38
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 71.40
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AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 42.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 30.00
A & J Auto Parts $ 364.40
Amazon.com $ 22.57
ARC Auto Body Supplies $ 96.95
Avaya $ 66.81
Avaya $ 51.89
Brewer Hardware $ 318.89
Brewer Hardware $ 81.55
Cablevision $ 79.17
Con Edison $ 262.95
Crown Trophy $ 45.00
Fire Academy FSA $ 141.98
G. & K. Services $ 135.27
Gabrielli Truck Sales $ 399.00
Gabrielli Truck Sales $ 399.00
Gabrielli Truck Sales $ 399.00
Gabrielli Truck Sales $ 404.00
G.C. Reliable Service Inc. $ 1,450.00
G.C. Reliable Service Inc. $ 1,200.00
Ikon $ 212.13
Motorola $ 78.00
Mount Vernon Iron Works $ 542.00
Mount Vernon Iron Works $ 172.00
NYS Academy of Fire Science $ 221.00
Noco Energy Corp. $ 971.40
Noco Energy Corp. $ 557.07
Pitt Stop Auto Parts $ 34.50
Poland Springs $ 88.82
Proftech $ 109.19
R & F Trophies $ 305.00
Rickert Lock & Safe Co. $ 95.00
RNR Contracting Corp. $ 650.00
Sound Shore Contracting Inc. $ 150.00
Sound Shore Pest Control $ 195.00
Technical Electronices Inc. $ 15.00
Technical Electronices Inc. $ 15.00
The Tool Nut $ 259.98
Town of Mamaroneck P.F.F.A. $ 330.12
Tri-City Auto Parts $ 143.67
Verizon $ 420.46
Verizon $ 399.78
Verizon Wireless $ 272.64
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Winzer Corp. $ 27.45
W.J.W.W. $ 100.00
$ 12,609.42
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Fishman Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Wittner Aye
Commissioner O'Keeffe Aye
2. Other Fire Department Business
The Commissioner's noted the wonderful community service work the Fire Department
does in preparing and delivering Thanksgiving dinners to residents in need.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission
unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization — New York State DOT Agreement — Myrtle/North Chatsworth
Intersection
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
following was approved,
RESOLUTION
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT
MYRTLE BOULEVARD & NORTH CHATSWORTH
Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of
the federal-aid eligible costs, of a transportation federal-aid project, and
appropriating funds therefore.
WHEREAS, a Project for the Traffic Improvement at Myrtle Boulevard and
North Chatsworth Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, identified as PIN 8758.81 (the "Project") is eligible for funding
under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of
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the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 100% Federal funds and
00% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution adopted by the Town of Mamaroneck on January
5, 2005, approved and agreed to advance the Project by making a
commitment of 100% of the costs of the preliminary engineering work.
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck desires to advance the Project by
making a commitment of 100% of the federal share of the costs of
construction, construction inspection and construction supervision work
for the Project or portions thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mamaroneck Town Board, duly convened does
hereby
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board has previously approved the
subject project; and it is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board hereby authorized the Town
of Mamaroneck to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal cost of the
construction, construction inspection and construction supervision work
for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $123,913 ($143,913 minus previous $20,000)
was appropriated from Capital Project 24-07 Account#H3197-4-3310.5002.
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal share of costs of the project
exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Mamaroneck Town Board
shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount
immediately upon the notification by the Town Administrator thereof, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Administrator be and is hereby
authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid
on behalf of Town of Mamaroneck with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the
Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent
funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs
and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New
York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any
necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further
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RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
2. Set Public Hearing - Traffic Committee Recommendations
Handicapped Parking Space Copley Road
No Parking Zone— Murray Avenue at Forest Avenue
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
set the date for a Public Hearing on the recommendation of
the Traffic Committee for a Handclapped parking Space on
Copley Road near the Alden Road Apartments, for
December 3, 2008, at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W.
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to
publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed
as an official newspaper, and that said notice be posted.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishmam, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the Traffic
Committee recommendation for a `No Parking Zone' on
Murray Ave near Forest Ave, for November 19, 2008, at
8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court
Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized to publish the notice of said hearing
in a newspaper appointed as an official
newspaper, and that said notice be posted.
3. Authorization - Pryer Manor Road Easements
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
approve the Sanitary Sewer Easement between Cheryl and David
Brause, of 20 Pryer Manor Road, Larchmont, New York 10538 and the
Town of Mamaroneck, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize
the Town Administrator to execute said Easement on behalf of the
Town, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Sanitary Sewer Easement between Mara and Jeffrey Talpins, of 22
Pryer Manor Road, Larchmont, New York 10538 and the Town of
Mamaroneck, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize
the Town Administrator to execute said Easement on behalf of the
Town.
4. Authorization — Inter Municipal Agreement - City of New Rochelle - Leaf
Disposal
The Board noted its discussion of this matter during Work Session, adding that
due to an increase in the fee charged by the County from $13.49 to $15.00 per ton,
the Board will defer this matter until Friday November 7, 2008.
5. Authorization - Establish Capital Project - Richbell Road Playground
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
following was unanimously approved,
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WHEREAS, the Town Board has received a Community Block Grant from
the Westchester County Department of Planning for a playground at
Richbell Road , and
WHEREAS, the low bid received for this project was $142,302.00 of which
$115,000.00 will be funded through a Community Block Grant from the
Westchester County Department of Planning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Comptroller to establish Capital Project#27-08, Account
#H.7197.7140.5002 in the amount of$150,000.00 for the Richbell Road
Playground Project.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
6. Resolution — Consolidation of Community Services —Village of Mamaroneck
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
following was unanimously approved:
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Mamaroneck have
evaluated the consolidation of its respective Community Service/Senior
Programs, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that through consolidation the quality and
diversity of programming for our senior citizen population and those
residents in need of outreach services is significantly improved, and
WHEREAS, consolidation will also provide greater value to the taxpayers of
the Town through cost savings and greater economies of scale, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on October 27,
2008 adopted a resolution approving the consolidation of programs and
authorizing the transfer to the Town all current Westchester County Grant
contracts for funding of various community service/senior programs.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves
the proposed plan for the consolidation of the Town of Mamaroneck and
Village of Mamaroneck Community Service and Senior Citizen Programs, and
Be It Further
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to coordinate
the consolidation, including the assignment and transfer of personnel in
accordance with the consolidation plan provided to the Town Board
7. Authorization - License Agreement—Westchester County Clerk
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the
following was unanimously approved
WHEREAS, the County desires to provide a license for remote access to
the County Clerk's land records and legal files, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck desires a license for the privilege of
utilizing such remote access to the County Clerk's records.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Licenses Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town of
Mamaroneck for said remote access to the County Clerk's records, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to execute said License Agreement on behalf of the
Town.
8. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2007 Town Budget
the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
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HOMMOCKS POOL
Stephanie Allen Alt. Manager$17.00/hour effective retroactive to 10/21/08
Christopher Heiss Lifeguard $8.50/hour effective retroactive to 10/21/08
HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK
Adam Piscitello EMT $12.00/hour effective 10/31/08
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
9. Authorization to enter into Litigation — 6 Homer Avenue
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Counsel to
the Town to commence litigation in the name of the Town, against the
owner of 6 Homer Ave, Town of Mamaroneck, NY, for the purpose of
establishing the Town's right to a stormwater sewer easement through
the real property known as 6 Homer Ave, in the Town of Mamaroneck.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
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10. Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as
recommended by the Town Attorney:
Dominick Stallone
656 Van Ranst Place
Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
Block: 822 Lot: 362
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
1996 $13,400 $13,400
1997 $13,400 $13,400
1998 $13,400 $13,400
1999 $13,400 $13,400
2000 $13,400 $13,400
2001 $13,400 $12,000
2002 $13,400 $10,300
2003 $13,400 $9,200
2004 $13,400 $9,200
2005 $13,400 $13,400
2006 $13,400 $8,400
2007 $13,400 $7,600
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 1, 2008 and October 15, 2008
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby approve the Board minutes from the meetings of
October 1, 2008 and October 15, 2008.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor O'Keeffe gave a brief report on her meeting this afternoon with Governor
Patterson at the Westchester County Center. Supervisor O'Keeffe and other State and
Local Officials were asked to be present for a discussion of the State Budget.
The meeting will be aired Thursday, November 6t" at 8:OO13M.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna noted the Town's all day budget session this Friday, November
7th, beginning at 8:30AM. He noted the many Veteran's Day services being held next
week.
Councilwoman Seligson attended the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 23 and the
Senior Citizen's Oktoberfest on October 29tH
Councilman Odierna attended the Human Rights Commission Meeting, noting the
Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be held on January 14, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman the meeting
was unanimously adjourned at 11:50PM.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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