HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_09_10 Planning Board MinutesPRESENT:
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Planning Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Town Center — 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
7:30 PM
Ralph Engel, Chair
Elizabeth Cooney, Vice Chair
Ira Block, Board Member
Edmund Papazian, Board Member
James Carroll, Alternate Board Member
ABSENT: Ron Mandel, Board Member
Sarah Dunn, Alternate Board Member
ALSO PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
Elizabeth Aitchison, Environmental Planner
Carol Murray, P.E., Deputy Town Engineer
Anthony Oliveri, P.E., Consulting Engineer
Lisa Hochman, Counsel to the Planning Board
Jami Sheeky, Planning Board Secretary
Robin Nichinsky, Liaison to Town Board
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. The Secretary called the roll and established that a quorum
was present. The Secretary stated that all applications on the agenda for public hearing were duly noticed
and all documents to be discussed had been posted to the Town website at least 24 hours prior to the
meeting.
MINUTES
The Board discussed the draft minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting.
Motion: To approve the draft minutes of August 13, 2025, as modified
Moved by Edmund Papazian seconded by Ira Block
Action: Approved
Abstained: Elizabeth Cooney
Application #1 — 7 Evergreen Lane — Robert Santangelo — Residential Site Plan, Tree Removal
Permit — Continued Public Hearing
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John Knoetgen, the applicant's architect, was present to address the Board and provide an overview of
the application for a new single-family residence and proposed tree removal. Mr. Knoetgen stated
that since the last meeting, the CZMC issued a consistency memo, and Elizabeth Aitchison,
Environmental Planner, issued a tree removal memo.
The Secretary stated that all necessary referrals were made per state and local code.
There were no questions or comments from members of the public.
Motion: To close the public hearing
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney seconded by Ira Block
Action: Approved
The Board discussed the draft resolution prepared by Counsel.
Motion: To adopt the draft resolution, as modified
Moved by Edmund Papazian seconded by James Carroll
Action: Approved
RESOLUTION
Approval of Residential Site Plan and Tree Removal Application
7 Evergreen Lane
Town of Mamaroneck, New York
On motion of Edmund Papazian, seconded by James Carrol, the residential site plan and tree removal
application of Robert Santangelo (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck (the "Planning Board") upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a
vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions:
WHEREAS the property is located at 7 Evergreen Lane (known on the Tax Assessment map as
Section 3, Block 9, Lot 19, and within the R-10 Residential Zoning District in the Town of Mamaroneck,
New York (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS the Applicant seeks to develop a new single-family dwelling (the "Residential Site
Plan Application") and remove three (3) trees (the "Tree Removal Application") on the Property
(the "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS the Applicant seeks Planning Board approval for a tree removal permit and a residential
site plan, pursuant to the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Town Code"), Chapters 207 (the
"Tree Law") and 178 (the "Residential Site Plan Law"), respectively; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Tree Law, because the Applicant seeks residential site plan approval, the
Planning Board is the approving authority for the Applicant's tree removal pen -nit; and
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WHEREAS the Applicant has provided all of the information required by the Residential Site Plan
Law and the Tree Law and both applications were deemed by the Planning Board to be complete; and
WHEREAS the Town Engineer, the Town Building Inspector and AI Engineers, Inc., Dolph Rotfeld
Engineering Division, (the `.`Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter
referred to as the "Plans"):
• Property Survey prepared by TC Merritts Land Surveyors, dated August 9, 2024;
• Plan set entitled "Santangelo Residence" prepared by John M. Knoetgen Architects, PC, dated
February 28, 2025, last revised July 7, 2025;
• Plan set entitled "Proposed Single -Family Dwelling", prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C, dated February 11, 2025, last revised July 9, 2025;
• Stormwater Management Plan & Drainage Analysis, prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C., dated February 12, 2025, last revised July 9, 2025.
• Tree Removal and Replacement Tree Plan prepared by Daniel Sherman, RLA, dated April 18,
2025
• Planting Plan, prepared by Daniel Sherman, Landscape Architect, April 18, 2025
WHEREAS the Town Building Inspector issued a memo to the Planning Board dated September 3,
2025, (the "Zoning Compliance Memo"), which stated that based upon a review of the Plan titled
Site Plan and Zoning Chart dated February 02, 2025, and last revised on July 02, 2025, prepared by
John Knoetgen, R.A. for a proposed single-family dwelling at 7 Evergreen Lane, he found the plans to
be zoning compliance with the Chapter 240 of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS a duly noticed public hearing for the Application was held on July 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS on September 10, 2025, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated for the record that any
and all required referrals were made in accordance with the Town Residential Site Plan Law and the
New York State General Municipal Law, and that no comments were received; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board hereby finds that the proposed action conforms to the standards and
requirements of the of the Town Residential Site Plan Law; and
WHEREAS the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC") reviewed the Application at its
meeting on August 25, 2025, and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated September 8, 2025 (the
"CZMC Letter"), which stated that it found the proposed action to be consistent with the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program ("LWRP"); and
WHEREAS the Town's Environmental Planner issued a memo to the Planning Board, dated September
5, 2025 (the "Environmental Planner's Memo"), which sets forth the number, type and diameter of
the trees to be removed as well as the total number of replacement trees required pursuant to the Town
Tree Law and the number of replacement trees proposed by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS the Environmental Planner's Memo recommends that the Planning Board approve the
Applicant's tree permit; and
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WHEREAS the Planning Board has considered the application, including the herein specified Plans,
comments and responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives, the Zoning Compliance
Memo, the CZMC Letter, the Environmental Planner's Memo, the reports and comments of its staff and
consultants, including the Town's Environmental Planner and the Town's Consulting Engineer, and
heard and considered comments from interested members of the public; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board agrees with the recommendations of the Environmental Planner with
respect to the number, type and diameter of the trees to be removed as well as the total number and type
of required replacement trees to be planted on site; and
WHEREAS this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and §92-8.A(22) of the Town of
Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no further environmental review is
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby adopts the
recommendations of the Environmental Planner, and APPROVES the Applicant's Tree Removal
Application, as reflected in and in conformance with the Plans, and subject to the terms and conditions
enumerated below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby APPROVES
the Applicant's Residential Site Plan Application for the Property as reflected in and in conformance
with the Plans, subject to the terms and conditions enumerated below.
Conditions:
1. All site work including tree removal shall be in accordance with the latest revised Plans, as
hereinabove referenced, as conditioned and/or modified in accordance with the direction of the
Planning Board, which modifications were agreed to by the Applicant.
2. The Applicant shall submit the final plans to the Town Building and Engineering Departments for
review and approval prior to the granting of any building permits.
3. Any and all applicable county, state, federal and/or regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
4. Pursuant to Section 178-16 of the Town Code, in the event that subsequent events may require any
modification to the site plan approved by this resolution, a determination shall be made by the Town
Engineer as to whether the modification is material and thus should be further considered by the
Planning Board.
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 Engineer for approval at least seventy-two (72) hours
(not including weekends and legal holidays) prior to commencing site work. The Applicant shall
notify the Town Building Inspector and Town Engineer at least seventy-two (72) hours (not
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including weekends and legal holidays) in advance of any site disturbance to inspect the installation
of erosion and sediment control devices, tree protection 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 legal holidays, by the Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town's
Consulting Engineer, the Town's Environmental Planner and/or their designated representative(s).
7. In accordance with Section 178-17.A of the Residential Site Plan Law, no building permit shall be'
issued until a site plan signed by the Town Engineer is delivered to the Town Building Inspector.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Town Engineer, in consultation with the Town Building Inspector, that all proposed exterior HVAC
equipment and any generator conform to modern industry standards for sound emission, and that best
practices for sound mitigation have been incorporated in the Applicant's plans.
9. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion, the Applicant
shall deliver to the Town Building Department, in a form and size acceptable to the Town Engineer,
on paper and digitally, an "as built" survey, signed and sealed by a New York State licensed
surveyor, including, but not limited to, all constructed improvements, trees, site utilities and
stormwater management structures.
10. In accordance with Section 178-17.B of the Residential Site Plan Law, no Certificate of Occupancy
or Certificate of Completion shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval have
been met.
11. 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 successors or assignees in/of an ownership interest of
the Property or any portion thereof.
12. The Applicant shall address all outstanding technical review comments to the satisfaction of the
Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any Town permits.
13. In accordance with Section 178-14 of the Town Code, 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.
14. If there is to be any mechanical rock removal on the Property, the Applicant shall comply with
Section 106-58.1 of the Town Code (the Town's mechanical rock removal law) and shall provide
the Building Depai lnient with a complete copy of the survey required by that Section to the
owner(s) of the applicable surveyed lot(s) at least ten (10) days before the mechanical rock removal
commences.
15. With respect to the importation of fill material and land grading, if any, at least seven (7) days prior
to the importation of any such material, the Applicant shall provide the Town Engineer with the
source of all such material, to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
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• Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion, the Applicant shall
provide the Town Engineer with trucking manifests for all fill material imported to the site.
• All imported fill material shall consist of natural rock or of clean soils meeting the soil constituent
concentrations for "Unrestricted Use" as defined by the NYSDEC DER-10 technical
memorandum.
16. All tree removal, protection and landscape plantings shall be in compliance with the Plans, and the
Town Tree Law (as such terms are defined herein).
17. The tree removal permit resulting from approval of the Tree Removal Application granted hereby
shall be valid for two years from the date of the of the issuance of the tree removal permit and may
be extended in accordance with the Town Tree Law for up to an additional two years only if a
renewal application is submitted in accordance with the Town Tree Law prior to the expiration of
the tree removal permit.
This decision is hereby certified as true and correct and shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
Application #2—1-16-450 Seton Road — JAF Builders Corp. — Residential Site Plan, Tree
Removal Permit — Continued Public Hearing
Fred Grippi, architect for the applicant, was present to address the Planning Board.
Mr. Engel inquired about the status of the application to the Town Zoning Board of Appeals
challenging Town Building Inspector's determination of zoning compliance. Ms. Hochman stated that
there has been no change since the previous Planning Board meeting and that her understanding is that
this is on the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Zoning Board, scheduled for September 24.
Mr. Grippi requested the Planning Board close the public hearing and vote on the application. Mr.
Block, Mr. Carroll, and Mr. Engel stated for the record that they would abstain from voting pending
the determination made by the Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
There were no questions or comments from members of the public.
No vote was taken. The public hearing remains open.
Application #3 — 398 Weaver Street — Six25 Concierge 11 LLC — Residential Site Plan, Wetlands
and Watercourses Permit, Tree Removal Permit — Continued Public Hearing
Pierre Sarrazin, the applicant's architect, was present to address the Board and gave an overview of
the project which proposes a new single-family dwelling. Mr. Sarazin stated that since the last
meeting, the CZMC issued a consistency memo, and Elizabeth Aitchison, Environmental Planner,
issued a tree removal memo. Ms. Aitchison directed the applicant to update their tree removal
application and plans to show all proposed trees to be removed.
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There were no questions or comments from members of the public.
Motion: To close the public hearing
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney seconded by Ira Block
Action: Approved
The Secretary stated that all necessary referrals were made per state and local code.
The Board discussed the draft resolutions prepared by Counsel. The Deputy Town Engineer
recommended a condition related to grading and flood plain storage.
Motion: To adopt the draft resolution for residential site plan and a tree removal permit, as modified
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney seconded by Ira Block
Action: Approved
RESOLUTION
Approval of Residential Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit
398 Weaver Street
Town of Mamaroneck, New York
On motion of Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block, the residential site plan and tree removal
application of Six25 Concierge 11 LLC (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by the Planning Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Planning Board") upon the following resolution, which was adopted
by a vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions:
WHEREAS the property is located at 398 Weaver Street (known on the Tax Assessment map as
Section 2, Block 20, Lot 468, and within the R-10 Residential Zoning District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, New York (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS the Applicant seeks to develop a new single-family dwelling (the "Residential Site
Plan Application") and to remove five (5) trees (the "Tree Removal Application") on the Property
(the "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS the Applicant seeks Planning Board approval for a tree removal permit and a residential
site plan, pursuant to the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Town Code"), Chapters 207 (the
"Tree Law") and 178 (the "Residential Site Plan Law"), respectively; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Town Tree Law, because the application requires residential site plan
approval, the Planning Board is the approving authority for the Applicant's tree removal permit; and
WHEREAS the Applicant has provided all of the information required by the Town Residential Site
Plan Law and the Town Tree Law and both applications were deemed by the Planning Board to be
complete; and
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WHEREAS due to the fact that the Property is adjacent to the Sheldrake River, and construction
will occur within the wetlands buffer zone, the Proposed Action requires an application for a Wetlands
and Watercourses Permit, as required by Town Code Chapter 114 (the "Wetlands and Watercourses
Law") _which will be addressed in a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS the Town Engineer, the Town Building Inspector and AI Engineers, Inc., Dolph Rotfeld
Engineering Division, (the "Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter
referred to as the "Plans"):
• Property Survey prepared by Spinelli Surveying, dated April 16, 2024;
• Wetland and Watercourse Delineation prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated May 16,
2024
• Ecological Assessment prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated February 19, 2025
• Plan set entitled "Single -Family Residence" prepared by Sarrazin Architecture, PLLC, dated
March 6, 2025, last revised July 25, 2025;
• Plan set entitled "Proposed Single -Family Residence", prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C, dated April 8, 2025, last revised August 27, 2025;
• Flood Storage Analysis Plan, prepared by Hudson Engineering & Consulting, P.C, dated June
20, 2025, last revised August 27, 2025
• Stormwater Management Plan & Drainage Analysis, prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C., dated April 8, 2025, last revised July 21, 2025;
• Stream & Buffer Habitat Enhancement Plan prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated
February 19, 2025, last revised August 26, 2025;
• Tree Report, prepared by Michal J. Nowak, dated April 24, 2024, last revised August 26, 2025
WHEREAS the Town Building Inspector issued a memo to the Planning Board dated July 29, 2025,
(the "Zoning Compliance Memo"), which stated that based on his review of the plans dated
February 06, 2025 and last revised on July 25, 2025, prepared by Pierre Sarrazin, R.A. for a proposed
single-family dwelling at 398 Weaver Street, he found the plans to be zoning compliant with the
Town Code, Chapter 240, for a property in an R-10 zoning district; and
WHEREAS a duly noticed public hearing for the Application was held on August 13, 2025 and continued
on September 10, 2025, concurrent with separate applications for residential site plan approval and tree
removal permit pursuant to Chapters 178 and 207, respectively, of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC") reviewed the Application at its
meeting on August 25, 2025, and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated September 8, 2025 (the
"CZMC Letter"), which stated that it found the proposed action to be consistent with the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program ("LWRP"); and
WHEREAS the Town's Environmental Planner issued a memo to the Planning Board, dated September
8, 2025 (the "Environmental Planner's Memo"), which sets forth the number, type and diameter of
the trees to be removed as well as the total number of required replacement trees pursuant to the Town
Tree Law and the number of replacement trees proposed by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS the Environmental Planner's Memo further stated her opinion that a fee of $2,400 should
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be paid to the Town of Mamaroneck Tree Planting Fund ("Tree Planting Fund") in lieu of planting the
remaining eight (8) replacement trees which would otherwise be required; and
WHEREAS the Environmental Planner's Memo requested additional information to be submitted by
the Applicant; and
WHEREAS on September 10, 2025, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated for the record that any
and all required referrals were made in accordance with the Town Residential Site Plan Law and the
New York State General Municipal Law, and that no comments were received; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board hereby finds that the proposed action conforms to the standards and
requirements of the of the Town Residential Site Plan Law; and
WHEREAS the Environmental Planner's Memo recommends that the Planning Board approve the
Applicant's tree permit; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board has considered the application, including the herein specified Plans,
comments and responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives, the Zoning Compliance
Memo, the CZMC Letter, the Environmental Planner's Memo, the reports and comments of its staff and
consultants, including the Town's Environmental Planner and the Town's Consulting Engineer, and
heard and considered comments from interested members of the public; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board agrees with the recommendations of the Environmental Planner with
respect to the number, type and diameter of the trees to be removed as well as the total number and type
of required replacement trees to be planted on site, and that a fee of $2,400 shall be paid to the Tree
Planting Fund in lieu of planting the otherwise required eight (8) replacement trees; and
WHEREAS on September 10, 2025, the Deputy Town Engineer stated that she recommends a
condition related to site grading and flood storage capacity; and
WHEREAS this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and §92-8.A(22) of the Town of
Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no further environmental review is
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby adopts the
recommendations of the Environmental Planner, and APPROVES the Applicant's Tree Removal
Application, as reflected in and in conformance with the Plans, and subject to the terms and conditions
enumerated below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby APPROVES
the Applicant's Residential Site Plan Application for the Property as reflected in and in conformance
with the Plans, subject to the terms and conditions enumerated below.
Conditions:
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3. All site work including tree removal shall be in accordance with the latest revised Plans, as
hereinabove referenced, as conditioned and/or modified in accordance with the direction of the
Planning Board, which modifications were agreed to by the Applicant.
4. The Applicant shall submit the final plans to the Town Building and Engineering Departments for
review and approval prior to the granting of any building permits.
3. Any and all applicable county, state, federal and/or regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
4. Pursuant to Section 178-16 of the Town Code, in the event that subsequent events may require any
modification to the site plan approved by this resolution, a determination shall be made by the Town
Engineer as to whether the modification is material and thus should be further considered by the
Planning Board.
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 Engineer for approval at least seventy-two (72) hours
(not including weekends and legal holidays) prior to commencing site work. The Applicant shall
notify the Town Building Inspector and Town Engineer at least seventy-two (72) hours (not
including weekends and legal holidays) in advance of any site disturbance to inspect the installation
of erosion and sediment control devices, tree protection 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 legal holidays, by the Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town's
Consulting Engineer, the Town's Environmental Planner and/or their designated representative(s).
7. In accordance with Section 178-17.A of the Residential Site Plan Law, no building permit shall be
issued until a site plan signed by the Town Engineer is delivered to the Town Building Inspector.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Town Engineer, in consultation with the Town Building Inspector, that all proposed exterior HVAC
equipment and any generator conform to modern industry standards for sound emission, and that best
practices for sound mitigation have been implemented.
9. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion, the Applicant
shall deliver to the Town Building Department, in a form and size acceptable to the Town Engineer,
on paper and digitally, an "as built" survey, signed and sealed by a New York State licensed
surveyor, including, but not limited to, all constructed improvements, trees, site utilities and
stormwater management structures.
10. In accordance with Section 178-17.B of the Residential Site Plan Law, no Certificate of Occupancy
or Certificate of Completion shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval have
been met.
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11. 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 successors or assignees in/of an ownership interest of
the Property or any portion thereof.
12. The Applicant shall address all outstanding technical review comments to the satisfaction of the
Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any Town permits.
13. In accordance with Section 178-14 of the Town Code, 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.
14 If there is to be any mechanical rock removal on the Property, the Applicant shall comply with
Section 106-58.1 of the Town Code (the Town's mechanical rock removal law) and shall provide
a complete copy of the survey required by that Section to the owner(s) of the applicable surveyed
lot(s) at least ten (10) days before the mechanical rock removal commences.
15. With respect to the importation of fill material and land grading, if any, at least seven (7) days prior
to the importation of any such material, the Applicant shall provide the Town Engineer with the
source of all such material, to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer.
• Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion, the Applicant shall
provide the Town Engineer with trucking manifests for all fill material imported to the site.
• All imported fill material shall consist of natural rock or of clean soils meeting the soil constituent
concentrations for "Unrestricted Use" as defined by the NYSDEC DER-10 technical
memorandum.
16. All tree removal, protection and landscape plantings shall be in compliance with the Plans and the
Town Tree Law (as such terms are defined herein).
17. Pursuant to the Tree Law, and prior to the issuance of the required tree removal permit, the
Applicant shall pay a fee of $2,700 to the Town's Tree Planting Fund.
18. The tree removal permit resulting from approval of the Tree Removal Application granted hereby
shall be valid for two years from the date of the tree permit issuance and may be extended in
accordance with the Town Tree Law for up to an additional two years only if a renewal application
is submitted in accordance with the Town Tree Law prior to the expiration of the tree removal
permit.
19. No tree removal permit shall be issued until the Environmental Planner has determined that the
Applicant has submitted all information requested in the Environmental Planner's Memo.
20. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall submit an as -built survey of
the site grading and a certification by a licensed professional engineer to demonstrate: (1) the site
grading is in compliance with the approved plan and (2) there has been no net loss of floodplain
storage capacity.
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This decision is hereby certified as true and correct and shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
Motion: To adopt the draft resolution for a wetlands and watercourses permit, as modified
Moved by James Carroll seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
Action: Approved
RESOLUTION
WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES PERMIT
398 Weaver Street
Town of Mamaroneck, New York
On motion of James Carroll, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney, the application of Six25 Concierge 11
LLC, (the "Applicant") for approval of a wetlands and watercourses permit was APPROVED by the
Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Planning Board") upon the following resolution,
which was adopted by a vote of 5 to 0, with no abstentions:
WHEREAS the property is located at 398 Weaver Street (known on the Tax Assessment map as
Section 2, Block 20, Lot 468, and within the R-10 Residential Zoning District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, New York (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS the Applicant seeks to develop a new single-family dwelling on the Property (the
"Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS due to the fact that the Property is adjacent to the Sheldrake River, and construction
will occur within the wetlands buffer zone, the Proposed Action requires an application for a Wetlands
and Watercourses Permit, as required by the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Town Code"),
Chapter 114 (the "Wetlands and Watercourses Law" Z; and
WHEREAS the Applicant also seeks Planning Board approval for a tree removal permit and a
residential site plan, pursuant to Town Code Chapters 207 and 178, respectively, which have been
addressed in a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC") reviewed the Application at its
meeting on August 25, 2025, and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated September 8, 2025 (the
"CZMC Letter"), which stated that it found the proposed action to be consistent with the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program ("LWRP"); and
WHEREAS the Town Engineer, the Town Building Inspector and Al Engineers, Inc., Dolph Rotfeld
Engineering Division, (the "Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter
referred to as the "Plans"):
• Property Survey prepared by Spinelli Surveying, dated April 16, 2024;
• Wetland and Watercourse Delineation prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated May 16,
2024
• Ecological Assessment prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated February 19, 2025
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• Plan set entitled "Single -Family Residence" prepared by Sarrazin Architecture, PLLC, dated
March 6, 2025, last revised July 25, 2025;
• Plan set entitled "Proposed Single -Family Residence", prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C, dated April 8, 2025, last revised August 27, 2025;
• Flood Storage Analysis Plan, prepared by Hudson Engineering & Consulting, P.C, dated June
20, 2025, last revised August 27, 2025
• Stormwater Management Plan & Drainage Analysis, prepared by Hudson Engineering &
Consulting, P.C., dated April 8, 2025, last revised July 21, 2025;
• Stream & Buffer Habitat Enhancement Plan prepared by William Kenny Associates, dated
February 19, 2025, last revised August 26, 2025;
• Tree Report, prepared by Michal J. Nowak, dated April 24, 2024, last revised August 26, 2025
WHEREAS the Town Building Inspector issued a memo to the Planning Board dated July 29, 2025,
(the "Zoning Compliance Memo") which stated that based on his review of the plans dated February
06, 2025 and last revised on July 25, 2025, prepared by Pierre Sarrazin, R.A. for a proposed single-
family dwelling at 398 Weaver Street, he found the plans to be zoning compliant with the Town Code,
Chapter 240, for a property in an R-10 zoning district; and
WHEREAS a duly noticed public hearing for the Application was held on August 13, 2025 and continued
on September 10, 2025, concurrent with separate applications for residential site plan and tree removal.
pursuant to Chapters 178 and 207, respectively, of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and §92-8.A, subparagraph (8) of
the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no further environmental
review is required; and
WHEREAS in accordance with §114-7(D) of the Town Code, the Board has considered the following:
I. all available reports concerning the Proposed Action from other commissions,
including the CZMC, and any Town, County, State and/or Federal agencies, as well as
members of the public.
The Planning Board notes that the Applicant prepared anecological assessment based on the
.following:
• The Wetland and Watercourse Delineation Report, prepared by WKA, dated May 16, 2024
• The Stormwater Management Plan and Drainage Analysis Report, prepared by Hudson
Engineering and Consulting P.C. (Hudson), last revised February 19, 2025
• The site development plans titled Proposed Single -Family Residence, prepared by Hudson, last
revised February 19, 2025
• The Stream and Buffer Habitat Enhancement Planting Plan, prepared by WKA, last revised,
August 25, 2025
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In addition, as noted above, the Town's CZMC reviewed the proposed project at its August 25,
2025 meeting and issued to the Planning Board a letter of consistency with the policies of the
LWRP on September 8, 2025.
II. all relevant facts and circumstances pertaining to the Proposed Action, including but
not limited to:
a. any potential environmental impact of the Proposed Action:
The Planning Board finds that the Proposed Action will not impact the adjacent Sheldrake River,
downstream wetlands or watercourses, or the Sheldrake Leatherstocking CEA and their capacity to
function. The adjacent and downstream wetlands and watercourses will be protected from increased
and/or polluting sediment loads by the proposed sedimentation and erosion control measures and the
proposed stormwater management system, which does not presently exist. The onsite riparian
corridor habitat is proposed to be enhanced through the relocation of the existing driveway and
garage, removal of invasive vegetation, and establishment of native vegetation.
b. the alternatives to the Proposed Action:
The Planning Board finds that there are no alternatives to the Proposed Action due to the Property's
proximity to the watercourse, its size and zoning setbacks required by the Town. The Planning Board
notes that the proposed development has been shifted away from the stream and the habitat
enhancement plan proposes the establishment of a riparian buffer area vegetated with native plants.
The Planning Board also notes that the Applicant proposes no activities within regulated wetlands or
watercourses, nor does it propose any action that would directly or indirectly adversely impact
wetlands and watercourses onsite or downstream.
c. the impact of the Proposed Action on wetland functions and the benefits as set forth in § 114-1
of the Town Code:
The Planning Board finds that, as stated above, the Proposed Action will have a beneficial effect on
the adjacent or downstream wetlands or watercourses, the Sheldrake Leatherstocking CEA and their
capacity to function. The adjacent and downstream wetlands and watercourses will be protected from
increased and/or polluting sediment loads by the proposed sedimentation and erosion control
measures. The proposed stormwater management system, which does not presently exist, will
improve water quality. The onsite riparian corridor habitat is proposed to be enhanced through the
relocation of the existing driveway and garage, removal of invasive vegetation, and establishment of
native vegetation.
III. The availability of preferable alternative locations for the Proposed Action on the subject
parcel:
The Planning Board.finds that, as stated above, there are no alternatives to the Proposed Action due
to the Property's proximity to the watercourse, its size and zoning setbacks required by the Town. The
Planning Board notes that the proposed development has been shifted away from the stream and the
habitat enhancement plan proposes the establishment of a riparian buffer- area vegetated with native
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plants. The Planning Board also notes that the Applicant proposes no activities within regulated
wetlands or watercourses, nor does it propose any action that would directly or indirectly adversely
impact wetlands and watercourses onsite or downstream.
IV. the availability of further technical improvements or safeguards that could feasibly be added
to the proposal;
The Planning Board notes that during construction the project will employ standard sediment and
erosion control methods which will prevent indirect adverse impacts to the Sheldrake River and
downstream wetlands. Post construction, the project will employ a formal stormwater management
system to capture and treat runoff from impervious surfaces on the Property, a, feature which does not
currently exist. The Planning Board .finds that the combination of these measures, along with the
planting plan, will avoid adverse impacts and that no additional improvements or safeguards are
necessary.
V. the possibility of avoiding reduction of the wetlands' or watercourse's natural capacity to
support desirable biological life, prevent flooding, control sedimentation and/or prevent
erosion, facilitate drainage, and provide recreation and open space;
The Planning Board finds that,. for the reasons identified above, there will be no direct or indirect
adverse impacts to the natural capacities of the wetlands and watercourses.
VI. the extent to which the public or private benefit derived from such use may or may not
outweigh or justify the possible degradation of the wetland or watercourse, the interference
with the exercise of other property rights, and the impairment or endangerment of public
health, safety or welfare:
Based on the. foregoing, the Planning Board finds that the private benefits will not result in the
degradation of the adjacent Sheldrake River, CEA or downstream wetlands. The Planning Board
.further finds that the project poses no risk to public health, safety nor welfare.
WHEREAS the Planning Board has considered the Application and Plans; comments and responses to
questions by the Applicant and its representatives; the memos, letters, reports and comments of the
Town Engineer, the Town Building Inspector, the Town Environmental Planner, the Town's Consulting
Engineer and the CZMC, and has heard and considered the comments of any interested members of the
public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board hereby finds, pursuant to §1 14-
7(E) of the Town Code, based upon the record before it and after due consideration of the above criteria
set forth in §1 14-7(D), that the Applicant's proposed regulated activity is consistent with the purposes
of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan and the Wetlands and Watercourses Protection Law of the
Town of Mamaroneck, as set forth in §114-1, and that the action to be taken will minimize all adverse
effects on such policy to the maximum extent practicable:
• To preserve, protect and conserve the Town's tidal and freshwater wetlands and watercourses;
to prevent despoliation and destruction; to regulate their use and development; and to secure the
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natural benefits of wetlands and watercourses that are consistent with the general welfare and
beneficial economic and social development of the Town; and
• To ensure maximum protection for wetlands and watercourses by discouraging degradation
within them and within their buffers that may adversely affect these natural resources; to
encourage restoration of already degraded or destroyed wetlands, watercourse and buffers; and
to ensure "no net loss" of wetlands and watercourse areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board GRANTS the Wetlands and Watercourses
Permit as reflected in the hereinabove identified Plans 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 herein referenced, as
modified in accordance with the specific conditions hereinafter set forth.
2. Any and all applicable county, state, federal and regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits, except as otherwise permitted by the Town Engineer in
consultation with the Town Building Inspector and the Town Environmental Planner.
3. No certificate of completion shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval
have been met.
4. Prior to the commencement of construction, appropriate measures shall be undertaken to control
erosion and minimize water turbidity during construction, to the satisfaction of the Town
Engineer, as well as the installation and maintenance of tree protection measures to the
satisfaction of the Town Environmental Planner.
5. Prior to any site disturbance which takes place subsequent to the date hereof, the Applicant will
arrange a pre -construction meeting with the Town Building Inspector, the Town Environmental
Planner and the Town Engineer. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all earthwork and
land disturbance to the Town Building Inspector for approval at least seventy-two (72) hours
(not including weekends and legal holidays) prior to commencing site work. The Applicant shall
notify the Town Building Inspector, the Town Environmental Planner and Town Engineer at
least seventy-two (72) hours (not including weekends and legal 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 legal holidays, by the Town Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town's
Consulting Engineer, the Town Environmental Planner and/or their designated representative(s).
7. The Wetlands and Watercourses Permit shall expire one year from the date it is issued, such date
of issuance to be the same as the date of the surface water and erosion control permit to be issued
by the Town Engineer pursuant to Chapter 95 of the Town Code.
8. All permits shall be maintained and prominently displayed at the project site during the
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undertaking of the activities authorized by the permits.
9. Failure to comply with one or more of the conditions of this approval may result in revocation
of the Wetlands and Watercourses Permit and any other related permits that the Town Engineer
deems appropriate.
10. The Applicant is required to furnish to the Town a bond or cash deposit in an amount equal to
the estimated cost of the improvements within the wetlands buffer. This can be combined with
the Erosion and Sediment Control Permit bond to ensure satisfactory completion of the project
and the rehabilitation of the affected and/or disturbed areas.
11. The term "Applicant" is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or condition,
and shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any successors or assignees in/of
ownership interests in the Property or any portion thereof.
12. With respect to the importation of fill material and land grading, if any, subsequent to the date
hereof, at least seven (7) days prior to the importation of any such material, the Applicant shall
provide the Town Engineer with the source of all such material, to the satisfaction of the Town
Engineer.
(a) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion, the Applicant shall provide the Town
Engineer with trucking manifests for all fill material imported to the site.
(b) All imported fill material shall consist of natural rock or of clean soils meeting the soil
constituent concentrations for "Unrestricted Use" as defined by the NYSDEC DER-10
technical memorandum.
13. Prior to the issuance of any Town permits, the Applicant shall obtain any and all applicable
federal and state permits and authorizations.
14. In accordance with Section 114-7(3) of the Town Code, 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.
This decision is hereby certified and shall be filed with the Town Clerk
Application #4 — 25 Stonewall Lane — Tony Gao and Chen Di — Residential Site Plan, Tree
Removal Permit — Continued Consideration
Ines McAdam of Montana Contracting, Chris Tramutola, R.L.A., landscape architect for the applicant,
and Alan Pilch, P.E, R.L.A. of ALP Engineering and Landscape Architecture, PLLC were present to
address the Planning Board and provide an overview of the project which proposes a new single-
family dwelling.
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The Planning Board and staff requested that the applicant update their tree removal permit application
and referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
Motion: To schedule the public hearing for October 8, 2025
Moved by Edmund Papazian seconded by Ira Block
Action: Unanimously approved
Application #5 — 30 Bonnie Way — Brandon and Sharon Bell — Tree Removal Permit —
Consideration
Sharon Bell, homeowner, was present to address the Planning Board and provided an overview of the
application for a tree removal permit. Ms. Bell stated that an application for tree removal was filed
with the Town Conservation Department, and a permit was issued to remove three (3) trees on the
property. Ms. Bell further stated that there was a miscommunication with her landscaper and
additional trees were removed, which resulted in the issuance of a violation and stop work order.
The Planning Board requested that the applicant work with staff to combine the approved a tree
removal permit with the application for tree removal permit before the Planning Board and submit for
the October Planning Board meeting. Ms. Aitchison submitted to the Planning Board Secretary Tree
Removal Permit, TREE-25-22, which was entered into the record and marked exhibit A.
Ms. Hochman stated that if Ms. Aitchison issues a tree removal memo, she will prepare a draft
resolution for the Planning Board to discuss at the October Planning Board meeting.
Application #6 — 45 Cooper Lane — Melissa Kaplan -Macey — Subdivision — Preliminary Layout -
Continued Consideration
Mr. Engel stated that he has previously served on a committee with the applicant, but has no financial
stake in the project, and can consider the proposed application without bias. There was no objection.
Gregory Lewis, architect for the applicant and Matt Gironda of Bibbo Associates, LLC, engineers for
the applicant, were present to address the Planning Board and provide an overview of the project
which proposes a subdivision of the property into two lots.
Mr. Lewis stated that since the applicant last appeared before the Planning Board, they were granted
an area variance by the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. The applicants, Planning Board members,
and professional staff discussed the Zoning Board resolution.
The Planning Board referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
Motion: To schedule a public hearing on the preliminary layout for October 8, 2025
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney seconded by James Carroll
Action: Approved
Application #7 — 36 Byron Lane — Blair Dyer — Residential Site Plan — Consideration
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Liam Winters, architect for the applicant, and Nicholas Shirrah of Hudson Engineering, engineers for
the applicant, were present to address the Planning Board and provided an overview of the project
which proposes a renovation to a single-family dwelling.
The Planning Board requested the applicant add the location of the generator and HVAC system to the
plans, as well as submit a tree removal permit application.
The Planning Board referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Planning Board and staff discussed a September 5, 2025 memo to the Planning Board submitted
by William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney regarding a proposed amendment to the Town Zoning Code,
entitled "Elimination of Renewals for one type of Special Permit" law.
Board members expressed support with additional comments.
The Planning Board requested Counsel to synthesize the discussion to draft the Planning Board's
report and recommendation and to send it to Mr. Maker on behalf of the Planning Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Jami Sheeky,
Planning Board SecrLtary
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