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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 - 8:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES 4**<
1. Review of December 10, 2009 and Januar 4, 2010 Planni oard minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Review of a Site Plan Applic ion by Mr. Mi ael Keilman for multiple
additions, steeps slope work permit and regrading of property located within
the Scenic Roads Overlay District for the property at 17 Berkley Drive, Rye
Brook NY, P cel ID 135.43-1-8.
Considering a Resolution opening the Public Hearing
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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PRESENT
BOARD Mr. Dominick Accurso
Mr. Warren Agatston
Mr. John Grzan
Mrs. Amy Schoen
Chairman Gary Zuckerman
EXCUSED Mr. Robert Goodman
Mr. Bill Laufer 44
STAFF Mrs. Marilyn Timpone-Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant
Ms. Amanda Kandel, Village Co se
Mr. Mike Nowak, Acting Vill Engineer
Chairman Zuckerman opened the meeting by asking everyoto join him the Pledge
ers n
of Allegiance. He then introduced the Board membathe Village Staff to the
audience and explained the rules off rocedure for the meeting. Additionally, Chairman
Zuckerman made note for the public that the complete set of Planning Board Rules and
Procedures, as well as the meeting minutes, can be found on the Village website and also
announced that the public can view the Planning Boameengs via streaming video on
the website.
The Chairman caller the 'tem on the enda:
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1. Review December 10, 2009 and January 14, 2010 Planning Board minutes.
On a motion made by Mrs. Scho and seconded by Mr. Agatston, a voice vote was
taken and the minutes were unani ously approved.
The Chairman c:BVUS
next item on the agenda:
CONTINUED
1. Review of a Site Plan Application by Mr. Michael Keilman for multiple additions,
steeps slope work permit and regrading of property located within the Scenic
Roads Overlay District for the property at 17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook NY,
Parcel ID 135.43-1-8.
Considering a Resolution opening the Public Hearing
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Chairman Zuckerman called for a motion to open the public hearing and on a motion
made by Mr. Agatston and seconded by Mrs. Schoen, Mr. Nowak, Acting Village
Engineer, called the roll:
MR. ACCURSO YES
MR. AGATSTON YES
MR. GRZAN YES
MRS. SCHOEN YES
CHAIRMAN ZUCKERMAN YES
MOTION APPROVED (5-0)
Chairman Zuckerman noted that the Board ad conducted a site visa and while the
applicant has corrected many of the items lis ed in FP Clark's memo, there are still issues
that need to be addressed. I&
Mr. Michael Finan, Architect for the applicant, addressed the Board and gave a brief
overview of the project including the basic scope of the project, the storm water
management and landscaping plans.
Chairman Zuckerman asked Mr. Finan if the plans in front of the Board are the most
current, to which he responded yes.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant, addressed the Board, responding
to Mr. Finan in regard to the requirement under the Village tree law to replace the one
tree being removed. Although the applicant would be providing more trees than the one
replacement, only two of the trees proposed would comply with the tree replacement size
and species requirements. She has ncern about the distance between the property line
and the new parking/turnaround a ea and is not sure there would be enough space to put
any type of shrub that would not encroach on the driveway and turnaround area. The
shrubs provided would need to be those that can be sheared as a hedge; or one that would
be tall and narrow at maturity, which may not be an easy task.
Chairman Zuckerm n suggested that Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed meet with Mr. Finan to
discuss the landscape issues.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed also noted that the overall dimensions of the decks should be
added to the site plan and that the Board should consider if the proposed plantings that
are being shown along Ridge Street and Berkley Drive are sufficient to screen the home
and additions that are proposed.
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Mr. Nowak, Acting Village Engineer, addressed the Board and discussed storm water
management, noting that the plan proposes to capture 2000 square feet of impervious
surface. The proposed plan adds 930 square feet of impervious surface with the additions
and the deck. The system will capture the existing structure completely as well as the
additional impervious surface related to the driveway.
Mr. Grzan has a concern about the additional water run off from t e property as there is a
total of over 4000 square feet of impervious surface. Mr. Nowak responded that the
Village Code states that anything over 400 square feet would require storm water
management. Mr. Grzan's concern is the additional free flowing water and where it is
going to go.
Mr. Finan explained that the current surface discharging leaders are now being picked up
as well as the new portion of the driveway In addition, the downspoutVan
f the entire
house will now be diverted into the underground detention system. Mr. and Mr.
Accurso do not believe the plan sho that.
Chairman Zuckerman believes that certain members of the Board would like to see all the
run off completely captured. The Chairman also made note that there is currently no
runoff problem in regard to adjacent properties.
There was further discussion be een Mr. A urso, Mr. Grzan and Mr. Finan regarding
the cultic system aid the swale.
Chairman Zuckerman suggested that Mr. ak look at the engineering questions that
have been raised and whether or not the plans show what they are allegedly supposed to
show, whether the numbers are accurate, and that we are certain of the facts regarding the
issues raised here tonight
Mr. Grzan did not want t ply that this property is the sole contributor of the water
problems experienc d in is Village but it behooves this board to make sure we are
doing what is reaso slow down the runoff coming off this property.
Mr. Finan respond d that they have proposed a plan that does twice what they are
required and if they were to address the swale as suggested, it would require land
disturbance and he believes picking up the entire home and the additional impervious
surface is more than adequate.
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Mr. Agatston added that he does not believe we should single this applicant out, but
commend them for making the changes requested and capturing more water than they are
required to capture.
Mrs. Schoen agrees with Mr. Accurso and Mr. Grzan, but believes that the best way to
address this issue is through the Village Board and through changes in the code. This
application, however, has gone above and beyond and should not be penalized for the
flooding issues throughout the Village.
Chairman Zuckerman asked for a motion to adjourn the Public aring to March 11 and
on a motion made by Mrs. Schoen and seconded by Mr. Agatst roll was called:
MR. ACCURSO YES
MR. AGATSTON YES
MR. GRZAN YES
MRS. SCHOEN YES
CHAIRMAN ZUCKERMAN YES
MOTION APPROVED (5-0)
Mr. Keilman, the applicant, asked ut a comment Mrs. Timpone Mohamed
regarding a tree removal he was not aware of.
Mr. Nowak explained that a tree removal permit had been applied for and the Village
Code requires he repl that ee with two new trees and those are now shown in the
plans.
Mrs. Timpone-Moham ded that the applicat is removing a tree to put in the revised
parking court and it is stil picted on the plans.
Mr. Keilman explain e t it be on the plans but the tree was removed 2 years ago
as the surywas done b e the tree was removed.
Chairman erman sug ted that the plans be corrected in regard to all the issues
discussed tong t rior to next meeting.
Chairman Zuckerm called for a motion to adjourn and on a motion made by Mr.
Agatston and secon ed by Mrs. Schoen, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46.
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