HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008-7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
7:00 PM—Executive Session— Litigation and Contract Negotiations
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RESOLUTIONS:
(1) Setting a Public Hearing for consideration of a franchise agreement
with Cablevision to provide cable television services within the Village
of Rye Brook
(2) Referring an application by Win Ridge Realty, LLC for a site plan
amendment for a change in use to the Rye Ridge Theatre premise to the
Village Planning Board for report and recommendation
(3) Referring amendments to Chapter 250 of the Village Code, regarding
portable storage units to the Planning Board for report and
recommendation
(4) Referring amendments to Chapter 250 of the Village Code, regarding
storage or rental of off street parking to the Planning Board for report
and recommendation
(5) Considering a Village contribution to the Columbus Day Celebration
Committee and use of Hawthorne Avenue for the annual parade
(6) Budget Modification— Shade Trees
(7) Approving a tax settlement with King Street Home
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(8) Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2008; May 13, 2008; May 27, 2008
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
(1) Arbors Planned Unit Development compliance matters
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT
OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT TRUSTEES MEETINGS: July 8 and July 22, 2008
BOARD: Mayor Joan L. Feinstein
Trustee Michael S. Brown
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
Trustee Dean P. Santon
Excused: Trustee Patricia Sanders Romano
STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Gregory Austin, Police Chief
Nicholas Ward-Willis, Village Counsel
Victor Carosi, Village Engineer
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Secretary
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein called the June 24, 2008 regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees to order at 7:30 p.m. beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. With the
consensus of the Board, Mayor Feinstein moved item #5 to the top of the agenda.
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5) CONSIDERING A VILLAGE CONTRIBUTION TO THE
COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND USE OF
HAWTHORNE AVENUE FOR THE ANNUAL PARADE
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, read the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A VILLAGE CONTRIBUTION TO THE
COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND USE OF
HAWTHORNE AVENUE FOR THE ANNUAL PARADE
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees supports
the annual Columbus Day Parade sponsored by the Columbus Day Parade
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of
Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby requests that $800.00 be provided to
the Columbus Day Parade Committee for its annual Columbus Day Parade;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Columbus Day Parade
Committee may use Hawthorne Avenue on Sunday, October 12, 2008 (rain
date October 19, 2008) for the Columbus Day Parade in compliance with
the terms and/or conditions established by the Village of Rye Brook Police
Department.
The representative for the Columbus Day Celebration Committee addressed
the Board. She thanked the Village for its continued support. It was noted
that both communities, Port Chester and Rye Brook, are represented in the
parade. Representation includes local chapters of the Girl and Boy Scouts.
It was also noted that approximately 17 bands would be participating in this
year's parade. Each band charges the Parade Committee between $775.00-
$800.00 to participate, with the exception of one band that has requested
$300.00. Mayor Feinstein noted that Rye Brook has contributed $750.00
for the past four (4) years, and she asked that the Board consider an
increase of$50.00 to cover the cost of one of the bands.
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On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the
resolution was amended and adopted.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mayor Feinstein returned to the order of the agenda:
1) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CABLEVISION TO PROVIDE
CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF
RYE BROOK
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CABLEVISION TO PROVIDE
CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF RYE
BROOK
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing
will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall located at 938 King
Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider a cable franchise agreement with
Cablevision to provide cable television services within the Village of Rye
Brook.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the resolution simply sets the public hearing,
however, for the benefit of the public she requested a brief presentation on
the matter.
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Trustee Rosenberg highlighted the franchise agreement, which runs ten (10)
years. The franchise ended a few months ago and the Village is now
reviewing the new agreement, sorting out public access and channel line-
ups. A change from the previous agreement gives the Village a
governmental channel and a public access channel. The amount of money
received from Verizon is about the same as will be received from
Cablevision under this agreement. There is a 5% franchise fee that comes
out to approximately $100,000.00. This was a very long process that now
is coming to the end. Trustee Rosenberg thanked the Technology and
Communications Committee for their hard work in reviewing the franchise
details.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Brown,
the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mayor Feinstein called for the next item on the agenda:
2) REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC
FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A CHANGE IN USE TO
THE RYE RIDGE THEATRE PREMISE TO THE VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
REFFERING AN APPLICATION BY WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC FOR A
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A CHANGE IN USE TO THE RYE RIDGE
THEATRE PREMISE TO THE VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Win Ridge Realty LLC has submitted a proposed site
plan amendment for the Rye Ridge Shopping Center located in the C 1-P
(Planned Neighborhood Retail) Zoning District and designated on the
Town of Rye Tax Assessor's Map as Section 1, Block 22, portion of Lots 3,
3A and 4A-A to change the existing use of the movie theater to a mix of
retail and possible restaurant use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site plan amendment proposes to increase
the square footage of the existing theater from 6,280 square feet to 12,017
square feet, although the proposed change will not alter the exterior
footprint of the building; and
WHEREAS, the Rye Ridge Shopping Center is in the Scenic Roads
Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has final site plan authority
pursuant to § 209-1(A)(1).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on
September 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye
Brook, New York to consider the proposed site plan amendment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
refers the proposed site plan amendment to the Planning Board for report
and recommendation.
Steven Silberberg, Esq., legal counsel for the applicant addressed the
Board. He noted that the movie theater space will be renovated, but the
footprint of the building will not change. A second story will be added and
the theater space will be converted to restaurant and retail use. The
proposed construction will bring the total square footage from 6,280 square
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feet to 12,017 square feet. A rendering of what the retail store-fronts would
look like was presented. It was noted that the stores would have full glass
fronts, similar to the other stores within this Shopping Center. At this time
the applicant is unsure of the restaurant that will be coming into this space,
but it will not be an Applebee's. There is an allotment of parking spaces
for the theater that is being used in connection with the configuration of the
stores and restaurant. The existing non-conformity regarding the parking
will not be increased. This Center has been renovated during the past few
years, and most of the changes have been for the betterment of the shopping
center.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the recent changes to the parking area within the
center has been very successful and the Village has received excellent
feedback from both patrons and store owners/management.
Mayor Feinstein questioned when the matter would be on the agenda for
the Planning Board's review. Mr. Silverberg noted that the applicant was
looking forward to being before the Planning Board very soon.
Mr. Silverberg stated that the application did not require any variances and
would not need to be before the Zoning Board.
Trustee Brown asked if the applicant knew what the amount of square
footage dedicated to a restaurant would be. He pointed out that there are
139 parking spaces that were assigned to the theater. Mr. Silverberg
responded that he did not have the calculations, but noted that the intent is
to have more retail and less restaurant space so as not to increase the
existing non-conformity regarding parking spaces.
Trustee Brown reminded Mr. Silverberg of the comments that he made to
the last time Mr. Silverberg was before the Board and stated that he would
be looking closely at traffic, safety, noise, pollution and delivery services
for patrons in the shopping center. Mr. Silverberg noted that he is aware of
these issues and they will be reviewed
Mayor Feinstein asked that the public hearing be set for September 9, 2008,
and called for a motion to adopt the resolution that initially called for the
public hearing to be set for August.
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On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg
the date of the public hearing was amended, and the resolution was
adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
3) REFERRING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 250 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE, REGARDING PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS TO
THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
REFERRING AMENDMNETS TO CHAPTER 250 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE, REGARDING PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS TO THE
PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering amendments to
Chapter 250, Section 2 and the creation of Section 4.2 of the Village Code
regarding Portable Storage Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Trustees hereby refers the proposed local law to the Planning Board for
report and recommendation
On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the
resolution was adopted.
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Trustee Santon requested a clarification of some of the terms within the
proposed amendments. He felt that the storage units should be addressed in
both residential and non-residential zones. He also questioned the use of
parked vehicles for storage, noting that there are Budget Rental trucks
being used for storage by vendors in the shopping center. In particular, he
pointed out that CVS has several of these trucks parked in the parking lot
beneath the center. There is also a landscaper who has a place of business
located in the shopping center who now has parked his snowplows and
other equipment in that same area. The parking spaces that are meant for
patrons of the shopping center are now being utilized for other purposes.
This center is already underserved in connection with parking. He felt that
the proposed amendments should address these issues as well.
Trustee Rosenberg stated that in his opinion the length of stay for a portable
storage unit should be amended as he felt that the proposed timeframe was
too short. If someone is moving then 15 days is a reasonable timeframe,
but if the storage unit is used during construction, then 15 days is not
sufficient. The duration needs to be addressed. With respect to the Budget
Rental Trucks, he felt that if they could be kept out of sight then they could
possibly be used for storage.
Trustee Santon stated that the majority of storage units within the Village
are tied to construction. He stated that he agreed with Trustee Rosenberg in
that these types of units should have a longer timeframe because 15 days is
not a sufficient length of time to complete any type of construction. He
also noted that the size and location of placement of the units must also be
reviewed.
Trustee Brown noted that he did not agree with the definition of storage,
which should be reviewed. He also agreed that the 15 day timeframe should
be revised.
Mr. Bradbury stated that the proposed language was intended to try and
address the temporary storage facilities/containers and to prohibit the
commercial looking containers from being kept in residential areas. These
amendments do not address commercial areas.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the Board must set the perimeters. This
resolution has to do with the residential zone and tries to convey to the
residents that these are temporary storage units.
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Trustee Rosenberg stated that it was not the intent to burden residents who
are doing construction. The goal is ensure that when the construction is
completed the storage unit leaves.
The consensus of the Board was that the parameters for this review were
not yet in place. Other issues to consider were size, duration, and
location;/placement of the units. The decision was to withdraw the motion
to approve the resolution. On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and
seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the motion to approve was withdrawn. No
action was taken on this matter at this time.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
4) REFERRING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 250 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE, REGARDING STORAGE OR RENTAL OF OFF
STREET PARKING TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
REFERRING AMENDMNETS TO CHAPTER 250 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE, REGARDING STORAGE OR RENTAL OF OFF STREET
PARKING TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering amendments to
Chapter 250, Section 6 of the Village Code regarding Off Street Parking
Requirements.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Trustees hereby refers the proposed local law to the Planning Board for
report and recommendation
On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the
resolution was adopted.
Trustee Santon noted that this resolution relates to storage and off street
parking in the commercial districts. He questioned whether these
amendments would also include office parks and what was considered
commercial properties.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there are certain amount of off street parking
spaces required for office buildings and retail centers. These amendments
are intended to ensure that parking spaces are not rented or used for storage.
It was noted that there are property owners that rent space for limousine
parking or landscape trucks. If you are a service station then that parking is
meant for your patrons and not for a local landscaper who wants to sublet it
for overnight parking.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the parking in the Village has been made more
restrictive. Some residents do park in the shopping center as a result, and
this was discussed and approved when the parking laws were changed. She
wanted to be sure that the amendments did not effect the accommodations
made for these residents.
During the Site Plan review parking is scrutinized to ensure that there are
sufficient parking spaces. These are residential areas and the quality of life
of the residents must be reviewed. Trustee Santon noted that in cases such
as the service station that borders residential properties leasing out spaces
does affect the quality of life of the surrounding residents. When the
service station received site plan approval it was conditioned on the spaces
being utilized by only the service station and vehicles were to be parked
only in the marked spaces. Now these residents have to look at a parking
lot because the service station has decided to rent out their spaces. He also
noted that the real estate company at the corner of Ridge and Westchester
Avenue had previously rented out its parking area to a luno company for
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many years. These parking areas were intended for the use of these
property owners and it is a violation of their site plan approvals for them to
sublet these areas.
Trustee Rosenberg questioned whether or not it was legal for the Village to
legislate what people can do on their property. If these individuals have
been granted site plan approval for a certain number of parking spaces, can
the Village tell them what they can do with these parking spaces?
Trustee Santon raised the question of what would happen if CVS could no
longer keep their overflow in the Budget Rental Trucks and now needed to
rent a tractor trailer and park that in the parking lot. The Village must keep
the approved uses for the site plans to the approved uses.
Nicholas Ward-Willis, Esq., Village Attorney, addressed the Board. He
stated that he would look into this matter. He did note that if a site plan
was approved and now that use has been expanded, then that use can be
regulated. Mayor Feinstein noted that there were two issues to be
reviewed. One was a service station renting out spaces and the second was
a retailer using the parlang spaces for storage.
Trustee Brown noted that parking the storage vans on the property is
already a non-conforming use.
Mayor Feinstein noted that based upon the discussion and consensus of the
Board, a motion to withdraw the approval of the resolution was required.
On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the
motion to approve was withdrawn.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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5) BUDGET MODIFICATION— SHADE TREES
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
BUDGET MODIFICATION— SHADE TREES
RESOLVED, that the following budget modifications as of May 31,
2008 be hereby approved:
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.7000.510 101.2200.156 $ 1,125
(Estimated Revenue) (Inspection Fees)
On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the new Tree Code intends that revenues from
violations go back into the tree account. Therefore, what will happen is
that these types of transfers will be made when fines have been assessed.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
6) APPROVING A TAX SETTLEMENT WITH KING STREET HOME
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING A TAX SETTLEMENT WITH KING STREET HOME, INC.
WHEREAS, King Street Home, Inc. located at 787 King Street and
designated as Section 130.77, Block 1, Lot 30 Fk/a Section 1, Block 3, Lot
3A in Rye Brook, has challenged their tax assessments for the period of
2002 thru 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Rye is considering a settlement with the
King Street Home, Inc., that will establish new assessments for the years
2002-2007; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has reached a settlement
with the King Street Home, Inc. that will establish new assessments for the
years 2002, 2003 and 2004 and has prepared ; and
WHEREAS, these two (2) settlements will result in a refund of
Village taxes for assessment roll years 2002-2007 in an amount estimated
to be $40,314.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of
Rye Brook hereby authorizes the settlement of tax years 2002, 2003 and
2004 with the King Street Home, Inc., and has prepared a Consent
Judgment to execute this settlement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is authorized to
pay any such tax refunds, estimated to total $40,314, as a result of the
Town of Rye and the Village of Rye Brook's settlements with the King
Street Home, Inc for years 2002-2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Administrator,
Treasurer and Special Tax Counsel are authorized to sign any documents
necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this settlement and
resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Santon, the
resolution was adopted.
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Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a settlement for the years of 2002-2007.
The Village of Rye Brook has approved three years 2002, 2003, 2004. The
estimated total of$40,314 will have to be repaid to the King Street Home.
Trustee Rosenberg stated that everyone is struggling to pay their taxes and
he felt that a commercial taxpayer should not receive a refund. He also
stated that the Town of Rye was at fault and not the Village of Rye Brook,
and they should be making the payments.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Nay
Trustee Dean P. Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
7) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 8, 2008; MAY 13, 2008; MAY 27,
2008
Trustee Santon noted that he did not have an opportunity to review the
summaries. He asked that this matter be adjourned to the next meeting.
Mayor Feinstein instructed Mr. Burke to place the summaries, and the ones
that would be completed in the next few weeks, onto the agenda for July's
first meeting.
Mayor Feinstein noted that Westchester County Legislator George Latimer
announced that the State Assembly has passed legislation regarding the
library and its name change. The legislation now goes before the governor
and once signed the library will receive its new name. She thanked George
Latimer and Suzi Oppenheimer for marshalling this legislation through.
This change has been in the works for the past four years.
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Mayor Feinstein called for the Administrator's report:
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury noted that a special meeting was held last week and the street paving
schedule has now been modified. The modification removed Talcott from the
streets to be repaved and replaced it with Loch Lane. Talcott Road is scheduled to
have a gas line installed and, at the suggestion of the residents, it was removed
from the lists of streets to be repaved. It will be reconsidered at a later date.
The Sylvan Road project has been reviewed and the issues are now being
addressed. Letters were sent out to Sylvan Road and Candy Lane residents of Rye
Brook to make sure that they are aware of the application for subdivision. Copies
of the letters were sent to the Village of Port Chester.
Mr. Bradbury noted that Con Edison will be straightening out some of the
telephone poles within the Village. He stated that when there is an outage, if you
have access to the internet, Con Edison has a website that shows you the areas that
are affected.
It was noted that Mr. Peter Silo, a heavy motor operator with Rye Brook, is
retiring after 20 years of service. He was thanked for his years of dedicated
service.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the Rye Brook Birthday Party was a wonderful event.
She thanked all of the volunteers and the Rye Brook staff for making it such a
success.
Mayor Feinstein called for the last item on the agenda:
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
(1) ARBORS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE
MATTERS
Trustee Santon noted the Arbors is located in a P.U.D. and there have been
changes made that need to be reported to the Village and documented on an
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amended PUB Site Plan. This matter has been discussed by the Village's
staff and he hoped to open it up for discussion by placing it on the agenda.
He noted that all of the changes made to the original plans need to be made
so that the Village knows exactly what has been changed. It has been a
very long time since the Arbors has come before the Board to report any
changes. Items such as easements which were granted to the Arbors must
be noted.
Trustee Santon stated that there is a fence that belongs to the Arbors that is
in disrepair. This 6' high wooden stockade fence was installed by the
Arbors back in the 1970's and should be replaced and maintained by the
Arbors. He has been informed that the replacement/repairs will be done in
July.
Mr. Bradbury was directed to contact the property manager for the Arbors
to discuss this matter. He noted that he has had several meetings with the
management. There are many things that have been done and the plans do
need to be updated. Mr. Bradbury noted that the Arbor's management has
been very cooperative.
Mayor Feinstein called for members of the public that wished to address the
Board. A resident of 23 Sleepy Hollow Road began a discussion about the
noise impacts from leaf blowers. She stated that she found the noise
offensive and researched how other municipalities limited their use. She
stated that it was not only the noise that is offensive, but the pollution that
comes from their use.
Mayor Feinstein stated that she recently had a conversation with the Mayor
of Rye regarding their new legislation. She agreed that Rye Brook's
legislation governing the use of leaf blowers should be reviewed. She also
noted that there were gas leaf blowers and electric leaf blowers, and both
pollution and noise varied with each type.
Trustee Santon stated that the County passed legislation that required
certain upgrades in this type of equipment. Some of the landscapers are
still using the older models which produce much more noise and pollution.
The newer leaf blowers are much quieter. He stated that he too was
interested in seeing how other municipalities handle this type of equipment
use.
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A resident of Treetop Crescent in the Arbors addressed the Board. She
stated that there are rumors that the Village is threatening to sue the Arbors
because the site plans were never amended. She asked if there was any
truth to the rumors. Mayor Feinstein noted that there have been discussions
with the Arbors and the Village and the Arbors are working collaboratively.
Now it is time to catch up on three decades of changes.
There being no further business before the Board, Mayor Feinstein asked for a
motion to adjourn. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by
Trustee Santon, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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