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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-09 - Planning Board Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET Thursday July 9, 2009 ...................................................................................................... ROLL CALL CONTINUED BUSINESS 1. Review of a Site Plan Application by Trevor Coutinho for the conversion of a single family to a two family dwelling for the property at 20 Wyman Street, Rye Brook NY, parcel ID 141.43-1-23. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing 2. Review of a Site Plan Application by Pedro Vilca to replace a previously removed wrap around porch for the property at 51 Hawthorne Ave, Rye Brook NY, parcel ID 135.75-1-83. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing NEW BUSINESS 3. Review of a Site Plan Application and Steep Slopes Permit by Stephen Marchesani on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Ciraldo for the teardown of an existing garage and to construct a new 2 story addition to the existing I family structure at 37 Hillandale Road, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 135.28-1-37. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing 4. Review of a Site Plan Application by Mr. & Mrs. Minick to re-grade the rear and side yards, construct a retaining wall for the property at 19 Parkwood Place, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 129.67-1-45. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS //NOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10 Subject to consent of Planning Board Members present at the meeting. PRESENT BOARD Mr. Warren Agatston Mr. Robert Goodman Mr. John Grzan Mr. Bill Laufer Mrs. Amy Schoen Chairman Gary Zuckerman EXCUSED Mr. Dominick Accurso STAFF Mrs. Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant Ms. Jennifer Reinke, Village Counsel Mr. Mike Nowak, Acting Village Engineer Mrs. Pat Romano, Board of Trustees Liaison Chairman Zuckerman opened the meeting by asking everyone to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then introduced the Board members and the Village Staff to the audience and explained the rules of procedure for the meeting. Additionally, Chairman Zuckerman made note for the public that the compete set of Planning Board Rules and Procedures, as well as the minutes, can be found on the Village website and also announced that the public can now view the Planning Board meetings via streaming video also on the Village website. The Chairman called for the first item on the agenda: CONTINUED BUSINESS 1. Review of a Site Plan Application by Trevor Coutinho for the conversion of a single family to a two family dwelling for the property at 20 Wyman Street, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 141.43-1-23. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing Chairman Zuckerman advised the Board that this application was adjourned at the applicant's request. The Chairman called for the next item on the agenda: //NOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10 2. Review of a Site Plan Application by Pedro Vilca to replace a previously removed wrap around porch for the property at 51 Hawthorne Ave, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 135.75-1-83. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing Chairman Zuckerman advised the Board that this application has been before the Zoning Board and the required setback variances were granted. Mr. Pedro Vilca addressed the Board and gave a brief overview explaining that this application is to replace the wrap around porch to its original state and bring the home back to its historic nature. Chairman Zuckerman advised Mr. Vilca that before the Public Hearing takes place that he should meet with the Village Planning Consultant and provide a more detailed landscape plan. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed added that she would like the landscape plan to include an improvement to the 35 foot buffer. Chairman Zuckerman advised Mr. Vilca that he would also like him to consider a conservation easement for the remainder of the property. The property is sub-dividable and, in his view, an appropriate site for a conservation easement in order to preserve the historic character of the site. The Village can, according to the Code, require a conservation easement as a condition of the approval resolution. Mr. Vilca does not believe it would be fair of the Village to ask him to do that. Chairman Zuckerman explained that he is concerned about preserving the historic character of this site. He added that this would be a matter discussed at the Public Hearing and suggested that Mr. Vilca consider it. He has asked the Village Attorney to look into it as well. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed read the resolution setting the Public Hearing for August 13, 2009 after which a motion was made by Mrs. Schoen and seconded by Mr. Agatston. Mr. Nowak, Acting Village Engineer, called the roll: MR. AGATSTON YES MR. GOODMAN YES MR. GRZAN YES MR. LAUFER YES MRS. SCHOEN YES CHAIRMAN ZUCKERMAN YES MOTION CARRIED //NOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10 Because the Architect for the next item on the Agenda was delayed, Chairman Zuckerman called for the following item on the agenda: NEW BUSINESS 3. Review of a Site Plan Application by Mr. & Mrs. Minick to re-grade the rear and side yards, construct a retaining wall for the property at 19 Parkwood Place, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 129.67-1-45. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing Chairman Zuckerman explained that this application is before this Board because of the disturbance of the land resulting in a change of elevation. He added that this project has already been completed, without permit, and is now before the Planning Board for the necessary approvals. Mr. Nardecchia, Engineer for the applicant addressed the Board and gave an overview of the project, parts of which received prior approvals which included the patio and dry wells. He added that two significant trees were removed as well. Mr. Nowak confirmed, adding that 5 trees were replanted to remediate. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed addressed the Board, adding that zoning calculations have not been added to the site plan and the Building Inspector will need to review them. Chairman Zuckerman suggested that the applicant's Engineer meet with the Building Inspector, Mr. Nowak and Mrs. Mohamed to go over the missing items because, even though this job is completed, certain information is required to approve the site plan. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed added that the new trees that were planted are a species of Maple. She and Mr. Nowak believe that a couple of them are in distress and may require replacement. She would also like all areas of disturbance indicated on the site plan. There was a brief discussion regarding egress from the basement, which Mr. Narcecchia explained was changed by the homeowner from an emergency-exit window well to a non-compliant stairway that is now being removed. It will be replaced by a window well as originally approved. Mr. Grzan asked how the change in grade is affecting the adjacent property as far as water runoff. Mr. Nardecchia explained that prior to the changes, all the runoff went to the adjacent property. Now, the water is carried to the street by way of a very subtle swale. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed also addressed the issue of the window well noting that the grading plan was based on a set of stairs, not a window well, and suggested that the //NOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10 Building Inspector offer his opinion on the compliance of such a deep window well exit before the Public Hearing. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed read the resolution and on a motion made by Mr. Agatston and seconded by Mrs. Schoen, Mr. Nowak called the roll: MR. AGATSTON YES MR. GOODMAN YES MR. GRZAN YES MR. LAUFER YES MRS. SCHOEN YES CHAIRMAN ZUCKERMAN YES MOTION CARRIED Chairman Zuckerman called for the last item on the agenda: 4. Review of a Site Plan Application and Steep Slopes Permit by Stephen Marchesani on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Ciraldo for the teardown of an existing garage and to construct a new 2 story addition to the existing 1 family structure at 37 Hillandale Road, Rye Brook NY,parcel ID 135.28-1-37. • Considering a resolution setting a Public Hearing Mr. Marchesani, Architect for the applicant, addressed the Board and gave a brief overview of the project which removes an existing garage and replaces it with a two car garage with two floors above it. He has met with Mr. Nowak and Mrs. Timpone- Mohamed and believes all items have been addressed. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed added that a steep slopes permit will also be needed and she would like a more detailed landscape plan as well. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed read the resolution setting the Public Hearing and on a motion made by Mrs. Schoen and seconded by Mr. Agatston, Mr. Nowak called the roll: MR. AGATSTON YES MR. GOODMAN YES MR. GRZAN YES MR. LAUFER YES MRS. SCHOEN YES CHAIRMAN ZUCKERMAN YES MOTION CARRIED Chairman Zuckerman called for a motion to adjourn and on a motion made by Mrs. Schoen and seconded by Mr. Grzan, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm. //NOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10 HNOT 1N PCDOCS VOC 1/13/10