HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-13 - Planning Board Meeting Minutes Approved: June 12, 2014
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
Village Hall, 938 King Street
Thursday, March 13, 2014 — 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Consideration of Site Plan and Wetland Permit Applications by Scott Oling to
construct a new two-car garage at 2 Hillandale Road, Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D.
135-28-1-41
• Consideration of a resolution
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Consideration of Site Plan Application by American Signcrafters on behalf of
Xylem and Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. to construct multiple signs at 1
International Drive, Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D. 124.82-1-1.
• Consideration of a Report and Recommendations to the Board of
Trustees
3. Consideration of a Site Plan Application by Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P.
for multiple site improvements, including patios and walkways, at Buildings 1, 2, 4,
and 6 International Drive (I 100 King Street), Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D. 124.82-1-1
and 124.81 1-1.
• Consideration of a Report and Recommendations to the Board of
Trustees
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4. Consideration of a Wetland Permit Application and Steep Slopes Permit
Application by Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. to construct a patio and walkway
at Buildings 1, 2, 4, and 6 International Drive (I 100 King Street, Rye Brook, NY,
Parcel I.D. 124.82-1-1 and 124.81-1-1.
• Consideration of a Resolution setting a public hearing
PRESENT:
BOARD: Mr. Domenic Accurso, Jr.
Mr. Robert Goodman
Mr. John Grzan
Mr. Bill Laufer
Mrs. Amy Schoen
Mr. Gary J. Zuckerman, Chairman
Excused: Mr. Dan Tartaglia
STAFF: Mr. Michael Nowak, Village Engineer/Superintendent of Public
Works
Mrs. Marilyn Timpone-Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant
Mrs. Jennifer Gray, Esq., Village Counsel
Mrs. Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mr. Gary Zuckerman, Planning Board Chairman, opened the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Chairman welcomed everyone to the March 13, 2014 Planning Board
meeting and introduced the Board, Village Staff and Consultants. He noted that Dan
Tartaglia was excused from the meeting, and asked that all cell phones be turned off for
the duration of the meeting. He instructed anyone addressing the Board to do so from the
podium. He noted that information regarding Planning Board meetings can be found on
the Village's website. The information available includes agendas, meeting minutes,
documents reviewed by the Planning Board during their deliberations, and streaming
videos of each meeting.
Chairman Zuckerman called for review of the December Planning Board minutes and a
vote on the minutes. On a motion made by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr. Goodman,
Mr. Nowak called the roll, and the minutes were approved:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
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Mr. Goodman voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Mr. Zuckerman, Chairman voting aye
Adopted by six ayes and zero nays.
Chairman Zuckerman called for the next item on the agenda. He noted that he recused
himself from review of the application as he lives across the street from the Applicants,
and he left the dais. Mr. Goodman assumed the role of Acting Chairman:
Consideration of Site Plan and Wetland Permit Applications by Scott Oling to
construct a new two-car garage at 2 Hillandale Road, Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D.
135-28-1-41
Mr. Goodman, Acting Chairman, called for a motion to open the public hearing.
On a motion made by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr. Laufer, Mr. Nowak called the
roll and the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Mr. Goodman, Acting Chairman voting aye
Acting Chairman Goodman noted that the Applicants took a hiatus to review the
comments and recommendations they received, and have returned. He called upon Mr.
and Mrs. Oling, the Applicants, to provide a summary of the project.
Mr. Oling noted they were working on some engineering issues. The goal is to add the
current garage to living space and add a new garage that has space for two cars. There
were some issues with the landscape plan because most of the work will be within the
wetlands buffer. It was also noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance
for the front-yard setback. Mrs. Oling pointed out that most of the driveway will be
relocated, but that the curb cut will remain in the same location.
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Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant, noted that her memorandum
discussed the Applicants' responses to earlier comments. The outstanding item was the
area of buffer improvement proposed to mitigate loss of buffer and disturbance to the
wetlands buffer. She noted that the area of mitigation plantings was increased by some
amount. Mr. William Kenny, the Landscape Architect for the Applicants, noted that the
landscape plan was revised to reflect a two-to-one mitigation ratio as required by the
Village Code.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed stated that the Village Engineer will determine if the two
hardwood trees added to the plan are adequate replacement trees, if required, for the
existing tree to be removed from the property. Mr. Nowak stated that he reviewed the
trees, and they are acceptable replacement trees.
Acting Chairman Goodman asked for review of the storm water management plan by the
Applicants' Engineer, and noted storm water management is a particular concern of the
Planning Board. Mr. Carl Wheat, Ahneman and Kirby Engineers, noted that the
Applicants proposed a 900 square-foot addition, and a net 870+ square feet of storm
water management. The plans show how the run-off from impervious surfaces will be
contained on the site. A rain garden will be constructed, and 4,050 cubic feet of
stormwater can be detained on-site.
Acting Chairman Goodman called for additional comments from members of the public
or the Board.
Mrs. Schoen questioned the connection to the Village's stormwater management system
via a nearby catch basin. The Applicant's Engineer noted that the roof down-spouts go
into the ground and disappear, so it is possible that they are connected to the Village
catch basin.
Mrs. Oling responded that testing indicated that some run-off from the propertyflows into
the Village's catch basin, but, most of the storm water run-off from impervious surface
coverage will be retained in the detention area on-site.
Acting Chairman Goodman asked if the on-site detention was designed to capture the
run-off from neighboring properties that flows over the site. Mr. Wheat noted that the
stormwater management system was designed with capacity for more run-off than what
would be created by the impervious surfaces on the site.
Mr. Grzan noted that improvements were made to the plans. Mrs. Oling stated that two
trench drains will be installed on either side of the driveway. She noted that she and Mr.
Rotfeld felt that there may not be any benefits from the drains, nevertheless, the trench
drains would be installed.
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Mr. Laufer noted that the catch basin and the rain garden detention area will work
together. He stated that Mr. Rotfeld, the Village's Engineering Consultant, is particularly
careful regarding stormwater management.
Mr. Accurso noted that the existing driveway drains into the street.
Mrs. Oling noted that the new driveway would be pitched to move stormwater towards
the rain garden and the trench drains. She stated her awareness of flooding in this area of
the Village, and her understanding that the provisions of the Village Code must be
satisfied, therefore, she was willing to install the trench drains as directed.
Attorney Gray noted that the stormwater management plans reviewed by Dolph Rotfeld's
office include the information the Board was looking for, that is, full capture of all
stormwater as required by the Village Code. The trench drains are necessary to attain full
capture, which is a requirement the Planning Board cannot waive.
There being no additional comments from the Board or members of the public,
Acting Chairman Goodman called for a motion to close the public hearing.
On a motion made by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr. Grzan, Mr. Nowak called the
roll and the public hearing was closed:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Goodman, Acting Chairman voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Acting Chairman Goodman asked Mrs. Gray to read the resolution prepared.
RESOLUTION
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN AND WETLAND PERMIT APPROVAL TO
CONSTRUCT A ONE-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOME LOCATED
AT 2 HILLANDALE ROAD
WHEREAS, on behalf of property owner Rebecca Oling, applicant Scott Oling,
submitted an application for approval of a site plan and Wetland Permit to convert an
existing garage to living space and construct a new one-stoiy addition that includes living
space and an attached garage at the existing home located at 2 Hillandale Road in the R-
25 zoning district, Section 135.28, Block 1, Lot 41 as shown on the Town of Rye Tax
Assessor's Map; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed the following plans and application
materials:
1) Site Plan Application and Checklist
2) Exterior Building Permit
3) Short Environmental Assessment Form
4) Tree Removal Permit
5) Drainage Summary Report prepared by Ahneman Kirby LLC, Riverside,
C.T. dated June 19, 2013
6) Wetland and Watercourse Delineation prepared by William Kenny
Associates LLC, Fairfield, C.T., dated June 10, 2013
7) Memorandum to Ahneman Kirby from the Rye Brook Village Engineer
dated July 11, 2013
8) Memorandum to the Planning Board from the Rye Brook Building and Fire
Inspector dated June 24, 2013
9) Drainage Design and Site Plan, Sheet SPA (Drainage Design and Site Plan)
dated 5/23/13 revised 1/24/14, and Sheet Sp-2 (Existing Conditions Survey Map)
dated 6/19/13 prepared by Ahneman Kirby LLC, Riverside, C.T.
10) Landscape/Site Plan, dated 5/28/13 revised 3/6/14, prepared by William
Kenny Associates LLC, Fairfield, C.T. Architectural Plans, Sheets A-1 (First
Floor Plan) dated 5/16/13 revised 1/30/14, A-3 (Front and Rear Elevations) dated
5/16/13 revised 1/30/14, and Sheet A-4 (North and South Elevations) dated
5/16/13 revised 1/30/14, prepared by Barbara A. Pomerantz, Architect, Stamford,
C.T.
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2013 the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook,
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), determined the
Proposed Action to be a Type II Action requiring no further review pursuant to
requirements of SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Village Planning Consultant, Village Engineering Consultant,
Village Staff and the Planning Board reviewed the information, submitted comments
regarding the site plan and wetland permit and made recommendations regarding; and
scaping, wetland buffer and stormwater management and the plans were revised
according to the comments; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Board of
Appeals granted a 22.3 ft. front yard setback variance for the proposed one-stoiy
addition; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2014, the Planning Board opened a public hearing on
the subject application, at which time all persons interested were given an opportunity to
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speak on behalf of or in opposition to said application and the Planning Board closed the
public hearing on March 13, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the wetland permit standards set
forth at Village Code §245-8(A) and recognizes the Applicant proposes 3,368 square feet
of new native plantings within the wetland buffer to improve the natural functioning of
the buffer as mitigation for the unavoidable loss of buffer; and will plant two new
hardwood trees within the buffer to replace an existing mature tree to be removed from
the buffer; and
WHEREAS, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
were reviewed and approved by the Village's Consulting Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board is familiar with the site and all aspects of the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the reasons stated herein, the
Village of Rye Brook Planning Board hereby approves the site plans listed herein and
approves a Wetland Permit, to convert an existing garage to living space and construct a
new one-story addition that includes living space and an attached garage, and to perform
such regulated activities within a wetland buffer, at 2 Hillandale Road, upon the
following conditions:
1. All plantings required in the plan titled Landscape Site Plan, prepared by William
Kenny, R.A., dated May 28, 2013, last revised March 13, 2014, shall be maintained by
the property owner and replaced as necessary or as determined by the Village
Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works.
2. The approved stormwater management facilities, including the rain garden, lawn
depression, trench drains, and connection to the catch basin at the south driveway
entrance, shall be maintained, cleaned, repaired, replaced and continued in perpetuity in
order to ensure optimum performance of such facilities to design specifications, unless
otherwise approved by the Village of Rye Brook.
3. The Wetland Permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of this
resolution, however, an extension of an original permit may be granted upon written
request to the Planning Board by the original permit holder or his/her legal agent at least
90 days prior to the expiration date of the original permit.
4. The written Wetland Permit issued pursuant to this approval shall contain the
following conditions pursuant to Section 245-11(B) of the Village of Rye Brook Code:
a. Work conducted under a permit shall be open to inspection at any time,
including weekends and holidays, by the approval authority, the Advisory
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Council on Environmental Conservation, the Village Engineer or their
designated representatives.
b. All permits issued under this chapter shall be void and of no effect after
one year from the date of issue thereof, unless the work for which the
permit was issued has been actually commenced and not been abandoned
during that period. In such cases, the applicant may reapply for a wetlands
permit from the approval authority in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter. If the work for which the permit was issued has commenced
within one year from the date of issuance of the permit, such permit may
be renewed by the approval authority in accordance with the renewal
provisions set forth at § 245-5(B)(7) of the Village Code.
c. The permit holder shall provide written notification to the Village
Engineer of the date on which the regulated activity is to begin at least five
business days in advance of such date.
d. The approval authority's permit shall be prominently displayed at the
project site during the undertaking of any of the activities authorized by
the permit.
e. The boundaries of the regulated activity and all wetlands and watercourses shall
be stated and appropriately marked in the field so as to make the boundaries visible.
f. The permit, including all conditions, shall be binding on all successors and
assignees of the permit holder; and
5. The Drainage Design and Site Plan, prepared by Ahneman Kirby, dated May 23, 2013,
last revised January 24, 2014, shall be revised to show the Applicant's intent to repave
the existing driveway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no permits shall be issued by the Building
Department until the Applicant has paid to the Village all applicable fees and
professional review fees incurred in connection with review of this Application.
The Acting Chairman called for a vote on the resolution. On a motion made by Mr.
Laufer, and seconded by Mrs. Schoen, Mr. Nowak called the roll and the application was
approved:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Acting Chairman Goodman voting aye
The resolution was adopted by a vote of five ayes and zero nays.
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The review of the application was completed, so Mr. Zuckerman resumed his role as
Chairman, and Mr. Goodman returned to his place on the Board.
Chairman Zuckerman called for the next item on the agenda:
Consideration of a Site Plan Application by American Signcrafters on behalf of
Xylem and Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. to construct multiple signs at 1
International Drive, Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D. 124.82-1-1.
Chairman Zuckerman summarized the application for the Board. He noted that the office
park is located in the Scenic Road Overlay District (SROD).
Lance Macchio of American Signcrafters addressed the Board. He noted that Xylem is a
new tenant in Reckson Executive Park and this location is their global headquarters.
They want to brand the building in which they are located. Their original application
requested two- illuminated signs on the parapet walls of 1 International Drive. However,
based on comments and the possible visual effects on Route 120, the Scenic Road, the
application was revised to request two building-mounted signs that are not illuminated on
east elevation and the north elevation of the building above the third story. In addition, a
small illuminated monument sign would be located at the entrance of the building.
Chairman Zuckerman noted that application requires variances. Attorney Gray added
that the Building Inspector determined that the sign plan requires three variances, which
she explained. The application exceeds the maximum allowable number of wall signs,
the maximum allowable size of a sign, and the total permitted sign area on a building.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed, Village Planning Consultant, noted that she had concerns
regarding the signs and the visual impacts of the signs in the SROD. She urged that the
signs to be installed should be compliant with the sign requirements of the Village Code.
She noted that the King Street corridor does not include any interior-illuminated signs or
building mounted. Signs on King Street are ground-mounted monument signs, which, if
illuminated are indirectly or back lit.l In the Reckson Office Park, there are no building-
mounted signs and no signs are illuminated. Any monument signs in the park are small,
discrete signs that are not illuminated. She suggested eliminating the building wall signs
because the only people who will see them are the residents of Greenwich and Bellefair.
If the company wants people driving along King Street to see where the corporation is
located, then a monument sign should be installed on grade in front of the building along
King Street. The monument sign facing King Street could be indirectly-illuminated as
are other signs along King Street, which would be architecturally similar to existing signs
along King Street and in character with the SROD. She expressed her concern that
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approval of the proposed wall-mounted and interior-illuminated signs would set a
precedent for such signs in the SROD and would eventually alter the character of the
Scenic Road when other corporations submit similar requests.
Chairman Zuckerman pointed out that the proposed signs are not compliant with the
Village sign requirements.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed noted that the Board should consider balancing the needs of the
corporation with preservation of the character of the Scenic Road.
Mrs. Schoen stated that King Street is a very complex area, and that the application must
also go before the Architectural Review Board. She expressed the desire that the Village
be forward thinking. She hoped that the Applicant would propose a sign plan that does
not include installation of wall-mounted signs.
Mr. Grzan noted that he agreed with Ms. Schoen.
Chairman Zuckerman noted that he saw two issues, the variances requested and the
location of signs on the building walls,
Mr. Laufer noted that he was not sure how to proceed, given the variances requested.
Mr. Macchio responded that the variance requests would be heard by the Village Zoning
Board of Appeals. He noted that he discussed the comments regarding the wall signs
with Xylem, who agreed to eliminate the request for illuminated building-wall mounted
signs and revise the application.
Chairman Zuckerman noted that the matter could be adjourned in order to give the
Applicant time to submit a revised sign plan. .
Chairman Zuckerman called for comments regarding illumination of the signs.
Mr. Accurso noted that the type of illumination should be similar to what currently exists
in the SROD. Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed noted that in the Executive Park, none of the
existing signs are illuminated in any way.
Mr. Macchio replied that he will see if the Applicant will consider signs that are not
illuminated.
The Vice President of Reckson Architectural Services addressed the Board regarding the
application.
Chairman Zuckerman felt that the types of signs in the executive park should be
maintained for uniformity. He suggested that the Reckson management work with the
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tenant to propose signs that are compatible with the SROD and the tenants' needs.
Chairman Zuckerman announced that the application would be adjourned to the May
meeting of the Planning Board because the Board may not have a meeting in April.
Chairman Zuckerman noted that the next two (2) items on the agenda also pertained to
the Reckson Executive Park and should be reviewed together:
3. Consideration of a Site Plan Application by Reckson Operating Partnership,
L.P. for multiple site improvements, including patios and walkways, at Buildings
1, 2, 4, and 6 International Drive (1100 King Street), Rye Brook, NY, Parcel I.D.
124.82-1-1 and 124.81 1-1.
4. Consideration of a Wetland Permit Application and a Steep Slopes Permit
Application by Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. to construct a patio and
walkway at Buildings 1, 2, 4, and 6 International Drive (1100 King Street, Rye
Brook, NY, Parcel I.D. 124.82-1-1 and 124.81-1-1.
Chairman Zuckerman stated that the Board of Trustees referred the application to the
Planning Board for a report and recommendations regarding the site plan, and that the
Planning Board is the approval authority for the Wetlands and Steep Slopes Permits. He
noted that the Planning Board must set a date for the public hearing on the Wetlands and
Steep Slopes Permit applications.
Mr. Jerry Schwalbe from the firm of Divney Tung and Schwalbe addressed the Board for
the Applicant. He noted that the improvements proposed include two new patios,
walkways, a rain garden and pedestrian crosswalks within Phase I and Phase II of the
executive park. There is a proposed landscape plan for the areas of the site that will be
disturbed. The patio near the pond will follow the slope of the land, and will be located
within the regulated buffer of the pond. The Applicant received the recent comments
from the Village Planning Consultant regarding the Village Code requirement of two-to-
one mitigation for buffer lost, which is included on the revised landscape plan. The
proposed landscape plan would remove lawn area and improve the functioning of the
buffer. Shielded light fixtures are proposed for safety at the crosswalks.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed noted that her only remaining concern was the removal of an
existing tree from the buffer of the pond. Mr. Schwalbe noted that the tree is a small
Crabapple. He stated that the revised landscape plan includes additional trees in the
buffer as suggested by the recent F.P. Clark comments.
Mrs. Schoen asked how many cafes are located in the office park, and who uses the cafes.
Mr. Schwalbe responded that Building 4 has a full service food service and Building two
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will have a 12-seat cafe. The two new patios would be associated with the two cafes. The
expected use of the patios would be limited to normal business hours during the warmer
months of the year, and the users of the cafes and patios are expected to be the workforce
of the tenants of the office park..
Mrs. Schoen asked if music would be played in the cafes or outdoors on the patios, and
noted her concern that outdoor music might be heard by adjacent residents.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohamed suggested restricting the decibel level of outdoor music, if the
application was approved. Attorney Gray responded that the Village has a noise
ordinance with requirements that the tenants of the executive park must comply with;
therefore, additional restrictions on outdoor music would not be necessary.
Chairman Zuckerman asked Attorney Gray to summarize the draft report and
recommendations to the Trustees prepared for the Board.
PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1100 KING STREET
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
On January 28, 2014, Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees (`BOT") referred
an application for a Site Plan Amendment to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board
("Planning Board") for submission of a Report and Recommendation. The application
was made by property owner, Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P., to install site
improvements including new patios, steps and walkways at property located at 1100 King
Street (Reckson Executive Park) and designated as Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1 and
Section 124.81, Block 1, Lot 1 on the Town of Rye Tax Map ("Property"). Site Plan
approval is required pursuant to Sections 209-1(B)(8) of the Village Code for an
amendment to a previously approved site plan on nonresidential property. Approvals by
the Planning Board of a Wetland Permit and Steep Slopes Permit are also required for the
proposed patio on property designated as Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1 and a portion of
the proposed walkway on property designated as Section 124.81, Block 1, Lot 1.
Reckson Executive Park is located in the OB-1 (Campus/Office Building) Zoning
District and consists of three lots, two of which are improved with office buildings, an
associated access road, parking areas, driveways, pedestrian walkways, water features, a
stormwater basin, and landscaped areas. Three existing buildings are located on Section
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124.81, Block 1, Lot 1, and another three existing buildings, including the building
known as 1 International Drive, are located on Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1.
II. PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION
The Planning Board reviewed this application at its March 13, 2014 meeting and
discussed the February 11, 2014 and March 5, 2014 memoranda from Village Planning
Consultant, Frederick P. Clark Associates. FPC's March 5, 2014 review of the
Applicant's response to the February 11, 2014 FPC memorandum is set forth below:
1. Pedestrian Circulation and Safety. Instead of the stop sign and
textured pavement suggested, the applicant proposes to locate a
graphic "Pedestrian Crossing Ahead" combination sign east of the
exit drive from I International Drive facing the westbound lanes of
the drive. This sign would be installed in addition to the other safety
signs already proposed. The location and use of a "Pedestrian
Crossing Ahead" combination sign are an acceptable alternative to
the requested stop sign.
2. Tree Removal. Construction of the patio adjacent to the pond
would require the removal of an existing tree in the wetland buffer,
which would require a Tree Removal Permit. The size and species of
the tree to be removed should be provided so the Village Engineer can
determine if a replacement tree is required.
3. Landscape Plans. Sheet 3.0 was revised to add a plant list and a
planting plan for the rain garden. The plant list includes the seed mix
supplier, trade-name, plant species included, and the rate of
application of the mix as requested in the comment. The suggested
long-term maintenance Program for the rain garden was provided in
the February 27, 2014 correspondence from Divney,Tung, Schwalbe.
We recommend that the rain garden maintenance program
description be added to Sheet 3.0 as an additional note.
There is a shaded area delineated in the planting plan adjacent to the
pond that is not keyed to any plant or seed mix in the plant list.
Lastly, the replacement plants proposed for the smaller patio adjacent
to the west facade of Building 4 are not keyed to any plant species in
the plant list. The plants proposed for these areas should be indicated
on the plan.
4. Lighting. The specifications for the new lighting at the
pedestrian crosswalk were provided. According to the specifications,
the Kipp Post light proposed is a low-energy fixture with an LED light
source that is shielded to eliminate lateral glare and sky-lighting.
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5. Wetlands and Wetland Buffers. The February 27, 2014
correspondence from Divney, Tung, Schwalbe provides a calculation
of the area of the wetland buffer to be lost to paving and impervious
surfaces, which is 2,917 square feet of buffer. Section 245-9 A. (3) of
the Rye Brook Code requires mitigation for areas of buffer lost in the
ratio of at least 2:1, which would be, in this case, 5,834 square feet of
mitigation that would improve the natural functions of the buffer or
wetland. However, according to the correspondence, the proposed
mitigation plantings would cover an area of 4,500 square feet.
The Applicant should clarify if the 4,500 square feet of mitigation
plantings calculated includes the new plantings in open areas within
and surrounding the patio and walls that are within the limits of the
buffer. These plantings would also be considered mitigation. If these
plantings were not included, the calculations should be revised. If the
plantings were included, we recommend that the area of mitigation
plantings be increased to the minimum required, which is 5,834
square feet of plantings.
We note that an existing tree would be removed from the buffer to
build the patio. Based on the removal of a tree from the buffer, we
recommend that a new hard wood shade tree be added to the
mitigation planting plan to replace the tree removed.
6. Other Potential Impacts. The February 27, 2014
correspondence from Divney, Tung, Schwalbe states that the
proposed patios would be used by tenants of the office park during
normal business hours in conjunction with the new cafes in Buildings
I and 4. We recommend that the Boards consider including a condition
to any approvals that may be granted to limit use of the patios to
normal business hours and prohibit the playing of live or recorded
music outside on the patios.
In the Scenic Roads Overlay District, it is required that alterations "shall be
architecturally compatible with surrounding structures and the important scenic and
natural features of the site shall be preserved." (Village Code §250-7.F(6)(a)).
Regarding compatibility of the proposed improvements with the King Street Scenic
Road, the consensus of the Planning Board is that the proposed improvements are
compatible with existing architectural and natural site features and will not adversely
impact the character of King Street.
Regarding pedestrian circulation relative to the proposed walkway, the consensus
of the Planning Board is that additional measures are warranted to increase pedestrian
safety at the crosswalk at International Drive, beyond that which was originally proposed
by the Applicant. The proposed "Pedestrian Crossing Ahead" sign is an acceptable
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alternative to the stop sign and textured pavement suggested in the February 11, 2014
FPC memorandum.
The Planning Board agrees with all other recommendations in the March 5, 2014
FPC memorandum.
III. PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
After discussion and consideration of the comments provided by Village Staff and
the Village's Planning Consultant, the Planning Board recommends approval of the Site
Plan Amendment, as shown on plans that were revised to satisfy the Village Planning
Consultant's comments and presented to the Planning Board at its March 13, 2014
meeting, subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval by the Planning Board of Wetland Permit and Steep Slopes Permit prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
2. The Planning Board also recommends limiting use of the patio to tenant use only during
normal business hours, as described in the 2/27/14 letter from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP.
The Planning Board discussed the draft report and recommendations. When there were
no more comments or revisions from the Board, Chairman Zuckerman called for a vote
on the revised report and recommendations. On a motion made by Mrs. Schoen, and
seconded by Mr. Goodman, Mr. Nowak called the roll and the revised report and
recommendations was adopted:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Goodman voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Chairman Zuckerman voting aye
The resolution was adopted by a vote of six ayes and zero nays.
Chairman Zuckerman asked Attorney Gray to read the resolution prepared referring the
adopted report and recommendations to the Trustees.
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1100 KING STREET
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook adopts the
attached Report and Recommendation to the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees on
the application for a Site Plan Amendment for 1100 King Street and requests the
Secretary to the Planning Board forward a copy of the Report to the Board of Trustees
and the Village Administrator.
Chairman Zuckerman called for a vote on the referral resolution, and on a motion made
by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr. Goodman, Mr. Nowak called the roll and the
resolution to refer the report and recommendations to the Trustees was approved:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Goodman voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Chairman Zuckerman voting aye
Chairman Zuckerman called for the Wetlands and Steep Slopes Permit applications that
were related to the site plan application for Reckson Executive Park that the Board had
just reviewed. There was discussion regarding the Planning Board review of the wetlands
and steep slopes among the Board members and the representative for the Applicant.
When the discussion concluded, the Chairman asked that the resolution setting a date for
a public hearing regarding the wetlands and steep slopes permits be read.
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING APPLICATIONS
BY RECKSON OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP FOR
WETLANDS AND STEEP SLOPES PERMITS FOR RECKSON
EXECUTIVE PARK, PHASE 1 and PHASE 2
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS, Reckson Operating Partnership, LP submitted applications
for approval of a Permit to Perform Regulated Activities in a Wetlands and a Steep
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Slopes Work Permit to construct two new patios, steps and walkways at the
Reckson Executive Park, Phase 1 and Phase 2, Section 124.81, Block 1, Lot 1 and
Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1 on the Town of Rye Tax Assessor's Map, located
in the OB-1 District and the King Street Scenic Roads Overlay District (SROD).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook Planning Board shall hold a Public Hearing on May 8, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., at
Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the applications
for wetlands and steep slopes permits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is directed to comply
with Section 250-40 of the Village Code regarding notification.
Chairman Zuckerman called for a vote on the public hearing resolution, and on a motion
made by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr. Goodman, Mr. Nowak called the roll and the
resolution setting May 8, 2014 as the date for the public hearing was approved:
Mr. Accurso voting aye
Mr. Goodman voting aye
Mr. Grzan voting aye
Mr. Laufer voting aye
Mrs. Schoen voting aye
Chairman Zuckerman voting aye
There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Zuckerman called for a
motion to adjourn the meeting. On a motion made by Mrs. Schoen, and seconded by Mr.
Accurso, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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