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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_02_20 Planning Board Minutes.n;fuming}I.. a J:TAMI.»LE: MINUTES Planning Board Meeting Thursday,February 20,2025 Town Center —740 W.Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543 7:30 PM PRESENT:Elizabeth Cooney,Vice Chair (Acting Chair for this meeting) Ira Block,Board Member Edmund Papazian,Board Member ABSENT:Ralph Engel,Chair Ron Mandel.Board Member Sarah Dunn,Alternate Board Member ALSO PRESENT:Carol Murray,P.E.,Deputy Town Engineer Elizabeth Aitchison,Environmental Planner Lisa Hochman,Counsel to the Planning Board CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M.In the absence of Chairman Engel,Ms.Cooney chaired the meeting.Ms.Cooney stated that the applicant for 2399 Boston Post Road requested an adjournment. Caro]Murray,Deputy Town Engineer,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 January 15,2025,meeting. Motion:To adopt the draft minutes of January 15,2025. Moved by Ira Block seconded by Edmund Papazian Action:Unanimously approved Application #1 —1275 Boston Post Road -Petco Special Use Permit Extension Public Hearing Edward Mitchell,counsel to the applicant,was present to address the Planning Board.The application is for an extension to the special use permit issued for Petco. FDUNDED 1613 .. I. I .. ‘1‘ H'...-I .I I 'II I : I‘.‘II '--,II H .c I I ". I .I II II .. .I I I I ;r I. L I I I 'I ._ I ,. I :_.. I I ..I I I N .5 ‘il _. ..v..II II II r‘I I :I ' r -'-.-.. .I I ‘' ..-l -I I..I . I —I ‘r ;:. r, n Planning Board February 20,2025 Carol Murray,Deputy Town Engineer,stated that there were currently no open Violations on the property.Mr.Mitchell stated that the applicant requests no change to hours or scope of use. Motion:To open the public hearing Moved by Ira Block seconded by Edmund Papazian Action:Unanimously approved There were no comments from members of the public. Motion:To close the public hearing Moved by Edmund Papazian seconded by Ira Block Action:Unanimously approved Motion:To approve the draft resolution prepared by counsel to extend the special use permit to November 14,2026 Moved by Edmund Papazian seconded by Ira Block Action:Unanimously approved RESOLUTION Extension of Special Use Permit PETCO -1275 Boston Post Road Town of Mamaroneck,New York On motion of Edmund Papazian,seconded by Ira Block,the application of PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.(the “pplicant”)to extend its special use 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 3 to 0,with no abstentions: WHEREAS the Applicant submitted an application for an extension of a special use permit for use of the premises at 1265-1275 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 412,Lot 449 (the “Property”)for the retail sale of small pets,pet food and pet supplies,as well as pet grooming,training and care,including limited veterinary services (the “PETCO Special Use Permit”);and WHEREAS Section 240-30.B of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck (the “Town Code”)lists “Veterinary Hospitals,boarding and care of small pets”as a special permit use in the B-R Zoning District;and WHEREAS the PETCO Special Use Permit was last extended on November 9,2022 and expired on November 14,2024;and WHEREAS,the Applicant has requested to extend the PETCO Special Use Permit upon the same terms and conditions;and ‘r n .-v. H I I II II I _ I I I ' I 'II I '-|I n II " M I =I" II I II II .I I,- I H n I I -,."II I "‘ I -..I .I I |I''I II .I .I I I I I II =II-.|I I I I II I.I h I ‘'-I 'II A —-.-II II “I II II .._I I '-'" I‘II_.I -II‘| --I II III I .I H I I I..I-.II I —O Planning Board February 20,2025 WHEREAS a?er compliance with noti?cation procedures set forth in Chapter 144 of the Town Code, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing as to this Application on February 20,2025;and WHEREAS the Town Deputy Engineer stated that there are no open violations on the Property;and WHEREAS this is a Type II action having no signi?cant impact on the environmental pursuant to 6NYCRR§617 et seq.and,accordingly,no further action under SEQRAis required;and WHEREAS the Planning Board has considered the application for extension of the PETCO Special Use Permit,the plans submitted by the Applicant,comments and responses to questions by the Applicant,the reports and comments of the consulting Engineer to the Town and heard any comments from any interested members of the public. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that,in accordance with Section 240—62of the Town Code,the Planning Board makes the following ?ndings of fact,as limited by the conditions hereinafter set forth: A.The proposed use as limited by the conditions set forth herein is in general harmony with the surrounding area and shall not adversely impact upon the adjacent properties due to traf?c generated by said use or the access of traf?c from said use onto or off of adjoining streets. B.The operations in connection with the Special Use Permit will be no more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise,fumes,Vibrations,?ashing of lights or other aspects than would be the operations of any other permitted use not requiring a Special Use Permit. C.The proposed Special Use Permit use will be in harmony with the general health,safety and welfare of the surrounding area by the nature of its particular location.It will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding property values. D.But for the delay in submission of this extension application,the property subject to this Special Permit has no existing violation of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance. E.The applicant has represented that there has been no change in circumstances in the area,which would require the Planning Board to deny this request. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board APPROVES the application of the Applicant for the extension of its Special Use Permit for the retail sale of small pets,pet food and pet supplies,as well as pet grooming,pet training and care,including limited veterinarian services,subject to the following terms and conditions: 1.Veterinary services will be permitted but no surgeries will be performed on site. 2.There will be no boarding of animals on site. Planning Board February 20,2025 3.Trash will be stored in the existing garbage enclosure,which will be refurbished to the satisfaction of the Town Building Inspector,and which will be kept closed and covered, except while actually being used by a person. 4.Deliveries and garbage pickups shall be limited as follows;Monday through Friday 8:00 am. to 6:00 pm.and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 pm. 5.Deliveries shall be permitted to the front door only. 6.The hours of operation shall be limited as follows:9:00 am.—9:00 pm.Monday through Saturday and 10:00 am.—7:00 pm.Sunday. 7.The fence enclosing the air conditioning unit shall remain self-closing and self-latching to ensure proper closure,to the satisfaction of the Town Building Inspector. 8.Sound baf?ing and screening shall remain around the air conditioning unit,to the satisfaction of the Town Building Inspector. 9.The noise of the air conditioning unit shall be no greater than 82 decibels. 10.This Special Use Permit extension shall expire on November 14,2026. 11.This Special Use Permit is subject to termination requirements set forth in Section 240-64 and 240-65 and the use restrictions set forth in Section 240-30 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. This decision is hereby certifiedas true and correct and shall be?led with the Town Clerk. Application #2 19 Carriage House Lane —19 Carriage House Lane LLC -Subdivision — Consideration Matt Behrens of Zarin &Steinmetz LLP was present to address the Planning Board and provided an overview of the proposed subdivision. The applicant’s representatives and Planning Board members discussed drainage in the neighborhood and proposed stormwater design. Mr.Behrens stated that a portion of the existing house on the property would be removed to achieve zoning compliance on that lot.Ms.Cooney asked if there were any rock outcroppings on the vacant parcel. The Planning Board referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Ms.Aitchison stated it is a Type 1 action due to proximity to Critical Environmental Area Winged Foot Golf Course. II III I I -'I:-I I‘I u l I I I II I I I II II ="' _..I I I -..I I [is :I ' I .__ I ,I I II II -.-I .II I I .H 'I III I .'_l E I Q I II a -I .--=I .I IIII -'I II -.-I 'II I I I 'I»-I II -I . I I I I =_IF I I II II I I I II I .II:I .—I -I -»-II II I _I I .I II III II I II T I II II I =a I“II I:.-.II I‘- I - II II -.=I II II .I .—I |I I II u II .-I IIII Planning Boar dFebruary20,2025 Consideration of the application will continue at the March Planning Board Meeting. Application #3 —104 Premium Point —Bleubouy Development LLC —Residential Site Plan, Wetlands and Watercourses Permit,Tree Removal Permit —Consideration Kristen Motel of Cuddy +Feder LLP was present to address the Planning Board and provided an overview of the proposed replacement of the existing swimming poo],poo]terrace and accessory residential improvements. Ms.Motel stated there are no tidal wetlands on the property,con?rmed by NYSDEC correspondence provided in submission.The applicant is proposing a reduction of impervious area within the 100- foot buffer. Mr.Black inquired about the footprint of the new pool and zoning compliance of the proposed pool. Ms.Cooney stated the extent of tree removal was not clear in the application.Ms.Motel stated that the applicant’s arborist would provide an updated tree condition report. Matt Bibbo,engineer for the applicant,stated that Enhanced Treatment Unit would replace the current septic system and new septic ?elds would be provided. Ms.Cooney advised the applicant that there are Planning Board requirements for storage of pool chemicals within the wetland buffer zone. The Planning Board referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Ms.Hochman said the Building Inspector would review for conformance with chapter 192. Consideration of the application will continue at the March Planning Board Meeting. Application #4 —780 Forest Avenue Dominic Marchese —Residential Site Plan,Tree Removal Permit —Consideration Frank Marsella,the applicant’s architect,and Benny Salanitro,the applicant’s engineer,presented an overview of the proposed new single-family dwelling. Mr.Marsella con?rmed that a tree permit application was ?led and 10 replacement trees are proposed. Ms.Cooney inquired about the driveway easement and Mr.Marsella provided a description of the easement agreement.The reciprocal driveway easement was discussed. Ms.Cooney asked if there would be rock removal,and the applicant responded yes and noted the prevalence of rock outcroppings on the property. inutes pre ared b Jami Shee y, Planning Board Sec etary The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 P.M. Planning Board February 20,2025 Mr.Salanitro explained the proposed stormwater system.Ms.Cooney asked the applicant to provide details regarding stormwater management and drainage on the property.Mr.Salanitro provided further detail on the stormwater and noted the applicant would meet the required WQVdue to shallow bedrock. Ms.Aitchison inquired about the landscape plan and suitability of proposed plantings. The Planning Board referred the application to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Consideration of the application will continue at the March Planning Board Meeting. Application #5 —2399 Boston Post Road -2399 Boston Post Road thy Co.-Site Plan, Wetlands &Watercourses Permit,Special Use Permit —Continued Public Hearing This application was adjourned at the request of the applicant.