HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-28 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016
AGENDA
7:00 P.M. — EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1) Legal matters and advice regarding the Fire Protection Agreement by and between
the Village of Port Chester and the Village of Rye Brook, and the Rye Brook
career firefighters.
2) Teamsters Negotiations
7:30 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT/PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering site plan and subdivision applications by K&M Bowman Avenue and
Win Ridge for a park on Bowman Avenue.
2) Setting a public hearing on a local law modifying the Village Code regarding
fences/walls.
3) Setting a public hearing on a local law modifying the Village Code regarding
home occupations.
4) Re-setting a public hearing on a proposed local law to reduce the length of time
prior to the expiration of a building permit, and to require permits for replacement
windows.
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5) Considering a renewal of a consulting agreement with CPI-HR Regarding the
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
6) Considering a renewal of a Tree Service contract with Central Tree Service, Inc.
7) Considering the approval of the minutes for the meeting held on June 14, 2016.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
1) Street Lights
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEM:
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS:
Regular Meetings: July 12, 2016 and July 26, 2016
BOARD: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
Excused: Trustee Jason A. Klein
VILLAGE STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Gregory Austin, Chief of Police
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator/IT
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
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The meeting opened with Sal Molino, Jr. leading the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Paul Rosenberg welcomed everyone to the Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Board of
Trustees meeting. He noted that the Board just came from an Executive Session on Legal
matters & advice regarding the Fire Protection Agreement by and between the Village of
Port Chester and the Village of Rye Brook, and Teamster Negotiations. Mayor Rosenberg
stated that Trustee Jason Klein was excused from attendance at the meeting.
Mayor Rosenberg sadly noted that the Village lost an employee who had been with the
Village for 20 years this past weekend. Carmella Swick, who worked in the Recreation
Department, will be missed. Her offered condolences to her family.
Mayor Rosenberg called for the first item on the agenda:
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering site plan and subdivision applications by K&M Bowman Avenue
and Win Ridge for a park on Bowman Avenue.
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN APPLICATION BY RYE RIDGE PARK LLC FOR
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED SITE PLAN FOR THE RYE RIDGE
SHOPPING CENTER, AND A THIRD AMENDED SITE PLAN AND
AMENDED SUBDIVISION FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "BOWMAN
AVENUE DEVELOPMENT"
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of an application by Rye Ridge Park
LLC ("Applicant") on behalf of property owners K&M Realty Group, Ltd. and Win Plaza-De
LLC, for approval of an Amended Site Plan for the Rye Ridge Shopping Center located on
Bowman Avenue, designated as Parcel ID 141.27-1-7 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located
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in the C1-P Zoning District and the Scenic Roads Overlay District, and a Third Amended Site
Plan and Amended Subdivision for property located on Bowman Avenue, designated as Parcel
ID 141.26-1-1 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located in the Cl Zoning District and the
Scenic Roads Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the following plans and application
materials in connection with the Application:
1. Application for Subdivision of Land dated 3/18/16
2. Application for Site Plan Approval dated 4/1/16
3. Site Plan Submittal Review Check List dated 4/1/16
4. Full Environmental Assessment Form (Part 1) and EAF Mapper Summary Report
dated 3/16/16
5. Rye Ridge Park Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prepared by John Meyer
Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated 3/16/16 revised 6/3/16
6. Letter to the Planning Board from John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated June
3, 2016
7. Letter to the Planning Board from John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated May
6, 2016
8. Letter to the Planning Board from John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated
April 1, 2016
9. Letter to the Board of Trustees from John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated
March 17, 2016
10. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey of Rye Ridge Shopping Center, Sheet ALTA-1,
prepared by John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y., dated 7/12/13, revised
7/25/13
11. Survey of Property, Sheet SU-1, prepared by John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y.,
dated 11/19/1993, revised 10/21/2008
12. Sheet PIP-1, "Preliminary Subdivision Plan," prepared by John Meyer Consulting,
Armonk, N.Y., dated 3/1/16, revised 6/24/16
13. Engineer's Site Plans prepared by John Meyer Consulting, Armonk, N.Y.:
14. Gate Location Figure 1 dated 06/28/16
Sheet Number Sheet Title Dated
SP-1 Cover Sheet 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
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SP-2 Existing Conditions Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-3 Site Demolition Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-4 Site Layout Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-5 Site Grading Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-6 Site Utilities Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-7 Site Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-8 Site LandscapingPlan 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-9 Site Lighting Intensities Plan 5/5/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-10 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-11 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-12 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-13 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-14 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
SP-15 Construction Details 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
ZC-1 Zoning Compliance Plan K&M Parcel 3/15/16 rev. 6/3/16
ZC-2 Zoning Compliance Plan W7N Playa Parcel 4/28/16rev. 6/3/16;
and
WHEREAS, site plan and subdivision approval for the Bowman Avenue
Development project by K&M Realty Group, Ltd. was previously granted by the Board of
Trustees on July 24, 2007 after the Board of Trustees adopted a Findings Statement pursuant
to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") on December 16,
2006; and
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WHEREAS, an Amended Site Plan was thereafter approved by the Board of
Trustees on January 22, 2013 following the adoption of a Negative Declaration pursuant to
SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, a Second Amended Site Plan was thereafter approved by the Board of
Trustees on January 28, 2014 following the adoption of a Negative Declaration pursuant to
SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant now proposes to modify the municipal park parcel
design and modify the existing shopping center parcel to add parking for use by Rye Ridge
Plaza on a small portion of the "Strip" that is proposed to be subdivided from the "Strip" to
create to substandard lots; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to
SEQRA which will undergo a coordinated review; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016 the Board of Trustees referred the application to
the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for report and recommendation and the Planning
Board issued its report to the Board of Trustees on May 12, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2016 the Board of Trustees circulated Notice of Intent to
declare itself Lead Agency pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2016, the applications were referred to the Westchester
County Department of Planning, Town/Village of Harrison, City of Rye and the Port
Chester-Rye Union Free School District; and
WHEREAS, the Village received comments from the Westchester County
Department of Planning, dated April 11, 2016 and May 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the project has been revised to address comments of the Westchester
County Department of Planning; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2016 the Board of Trustees determined a supplemental
environmental impact statement is not required and adopted an Amended Findings
Statement pursuant to SEQRA certifying that all significant adverse environmental impacts
have been mitigated or eliminated to the maximum extent practicable; and
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WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was opened by the Board of Trustees
on May 24, 2016, at which time all those wishing to be heard on the Application were given
such opportunity, and the public hearing was closed on June 14, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2016 the Zoning Board of Appeals granted six (6) area
variances for the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2016 the Planning Board granted a Wetland Permit and
Steep Slopes Permit for the "Strip" subject to the approval of the pending Amended Site
Plan and Subdivision applications; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed memoranda from Village Planning
Consultant Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. dated April 8, 2016, May 6, 2016, and June 13,
2016, and memoranda from Village Engineering Consultant Dolph Rotfeld Engineering,
P.C. dated April 8, 2016, May 12, 2016, and June 10, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is fully familiar with the prior environmental
review conducted for the Bowman Avenue Development project and has reviewed and
considered the Planning Board's report and recommendation, all submittals by the
Applicant, and all memoranda issued by Village staff and consultants, as well as involved and
interested agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the applications by Rye Ridge
Park LLC on behalf of property owners K&M Realty Group, Ltd. and Win Plaza-De LLC, for
(1) approval of an Amended Site Plan for the Rye Ridge Shopping Center located on Bowman
Avenue, designated as Parcel ID 141.27-1-7, and (2) approval of a Third Amended Site Plan and
Amended Preliminary and Final Subdivision for property located on Bowman Avenue,
designated as Parcel ID 141.26-1-1, to permit construction of a passive park and parking
facilities to be shared between the users of the passive park and the shopping center, along with
other ancillary site improvements as shown on the plans listed herein, are hereby approved
subject to the following conditions:
General Conditions:
1. All references to "the Applicant" shall include the Applicant's successors and assigns.
2. The Applicant shall attach a copy of this Resolution to the building permit
application.
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3. The existing chain link fence located near the trash enclosure on the south side of the
Win Plaza De-LLC parcel (141.27-1-7) shall remain, and an additional gate shall be
added through said chain link fence and the existing path shall be extended as
depicted on the plan Gate Location Figure 1 dated June 28, 2016 to enhance public
access to Roanoke Park.
4. Two feet of clean fill shall be installed over unpaved areas of the Strip to cap areas
where polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds were detected and
prevent direct contact with the underlying soil. The Applicant shall provide the
Village with any reports, test results or communications with third parties,
including NYSDEC, created or received after June 14, 2016 concerning the Strip
immediately upon receipt, which obligation shall be continuing. Any biovent
remaining on the Strip shall be removed by the Applicant, subject to
recommendation of the Village's consulting environmental engineer.
5. A turbidity curtain shall be used during construction and/or any other method or
methods determined to be necessary by the Village Engineer/Superintendent of
Public Works, consultants or other approving agencies, to prevent migration of
silt into the Bowman Avenue Pond.
6. Swimming, boating, fishing or other water related recreational activities shall be
prohibited. Appropriate signage to that effect shall be installed by the Applicant.
7. Construction of the park improvements shall commence within six (6) months of
obtaining a building permit or one (1) year from the date of this Resolution
whichever occurs sooner, unless such time frame is otherwise extended by
resolution of the Board of Trustees.
8. An offer of dedication for the park parcel shall be submitted within six (6)
months of the issuance of a building permit or one (1) year from the date of this
Resolution, whichever occurs sooner unless such time frame is otherwise
extended by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
9. Construction of all improvements to the "Strip" shall be completed prior to the
Village's acceptance of any offer of dedication. The Village will not consider an
offer of dedication of the remaining portion of the Strip intended for use as a
passive park until remediation has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Village's consulting environmental engineer in accordance with its February 10,
2015 report as confirmed on March 23, 2015 by Edward Moore of NYS DEC
and the Village consulting environmental engineer's June 1, 2016 letter, which are
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annexed to the Resolution as Exhibit "A". In the event the approved passive
park is not constructed, the Village shall receive a fee in lieu of parkland as
required pursuant to the prior site plan approvals for the Strip and the Peninsula.
10. An area at a suitable location to be agreed to by Rye Ridge Park LLC and the
Village Board shall be dedicated to the late sister-in-law (Beverly Lieberman) and
late uncle (Ronald Berger) of the principal of property owner K&M Realty Group
Ltd. A memorial plaque paid for and provided by K&M may be installed as
approved by the Village Board.
11. Use of the park shall be consistent with those uses in a passive park. No sports
courts, pools, community buildings or similar structures shall be constructed.
Structures consistent with a passive park, such as a small maintenance building for
park equipment storage or tot lot playground equipment shall be permitted.
12. This approval shall be subject to all conditions of the Planning Board's approval of
the Steep Slopes Permit and Wetlands Permit and the Zoning Board of Appeals
approval of variances. Unless otherwise stated in the Planning Board's Resolution
approving the Steep Slopes Permit and Wetlands Permit, , pursuant to Sections
213-12.D and 213-13.A of the Village Code the Steep Slopes Permit shall expire
upon completion of the work and shall be valid for a period of one year from the
date of issue unless otherwise extended by the Planning Board, and pursuant to
Section 245-11.13(2) of the Village Code the Wetlands Permit shall expire one year
from the date of issue unless otherwise extended by the Planning Board. Unless
otherwise stated in the Zoning Board's Resolution approving the variances,
pursuant to Section 250-13.H of the Village Code the variances shall become null
and void unless a building permit is issued within six months of the date of the
granting of the variance or unless such time period is otherwise extended by the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
13. Conditional approval of the Final Subdivision Plat shall expire one hundred eighty
(180) days from the date of the adoption of this resolution unless all items
required to be completed prior to the Mayor's signing of the plat have been
certified as completed and the Final Plat has been submitted for endorsement by
the Mayor, or unless a written request for an extension of Final Subdivision Plat
Approval is granted. The Village Board may grant ninety (90) day extensions to
said time period.
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14. Once the Final Subdivision Plat has been endorsed by the Mayor, said plat must
be filed in the Westchester County Clerk's Office within sixty-two (62) days. After
said filing, five (5) copies of the Final Plat certified by Westchester County shall
be submitted to the Village within thirty (30) days of filing.
Prior to the sing of the Final Subdivision Plat by the Mayor, the following conditions shall be
satisfied:
15. All application fees and professional review fees shall be paid in full.
16. Submit a certificate from Town of Rye Tax Assessor stating that all taxes levied, and
all taxes that are a lien against the property,have been paid.
17. All existing and proposed easements shall be clearly identified on the plat.
18. The form and content of the plat shall conform to all applicable requirements of
Chapter 219 of the Village Code.
19. The Applicant shall seek and obtain all required permits and/or approvals from the
appropriate agencies, including but not limited to Westchester County Department of
Health, and shall meet all conditions contained in such approvals, as required therein.
20. Percolation tests shall be performed to validate the infiltration rate assumptions made
in the stormwater design prior to filing for coverage under the NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit No. GP-0-15-002. The office of the Village Consulting Engineer
shall be notified prior to testing for inspection(Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C., 914-
631-8600).
21. Prior to filing for coverage under the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit No. GP-0-15-
002, the final SWPPP shall be submitted for review, including full and complete
copies of all sheets in Appendix D.
22. The Applicant shall obtain a Stream Control Permit from Westchester County
Department of Public Works and Transportation.
23. The Applicant must submit to the Village for review by the Village Attorney as to
form, all necessary easements and restrictive covenants providing for shared
parking for the proposed park, ingress and egress from Bowman Avenue to the
proposed park for public access to the park and access by the Village for park
maintenance purposes, plus any other necessary easement or restriction, including
temporary construction easements. All necessary easements and restrictive
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covenants shall be recorded by the Applicant simultaneously with the Final
Subdivision Plat. The following documents, along with any other easement or
restrictive covenant deemed necessary by the Village, shall be submitted for review
by the Village Attorney:
a. General:
i. Modification of the terms and conditions of Declaration of Restrictive
Covenant and the Agreement between Village of Rye Brook and K&M
Realty Group, Ltd., dated May, 1994, prohibiting parking lots as
principal uses on the Strip.
ii. Restrictive Covenant over the Strip (Proposed Lots A & B) identifying
the presence of PAH compounds and precluding any future residential
use without appropriate remediation of the PAH compounds for such
use.
b. Win Plaza, LLC Parcel (Parcel ID 141.27-1-7):
i. Existing WCDEF 12 foot wide Sanitary Sewer Trunk Easement
ii. 10 foot wide Temporary Grading Easement to RRP LLC & Village of
Rye Brook
iii. 10 Foot wide Pedestrian Access Easement to the Village of Rye Brook
iv. 15 foot wide Utility Easement (elec. Conduit) to the Village of Rye
Brook
V. General Ingress, Egress & Parking Easement to the Village of Rye
Brook (no set width)
c. Rye Ridge Park LLC Parcel(Proposed Lot A):
i. Existing WCDEF 12 foot wide Sanitary Sewer Trunk Easement
ii. 15 foot wide Utility Easement (elec. Conduit) to the Village of Rye
Brook
iii. 10 foot wide Temporary Grading Easement to the Village of Rye
Brook
iv. General Ingress, Egress & Parking Easement to the Village of Rye
Brook (no set width)
d. Village of Rye Brook Rye Ridge Park Parcel(Proposed Lot B):
i. 10 foot wide Temporary Grading Easement to Rye Ridge Park LLC
ii. 10 foot wide Temporary Grading Easement to Win Plaza, LLC
iii. 15 foot wide Drainage Easement to Rye Ridge Park LLC
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24. The Village acknowledges receipt of a performance guaranty in the form of a cash
deposit previously submitted by K&M Realty Group Ltd to the Village to cover,
among other things, the park improvements as approved by the Village Board on
January 28, 2014 and July 24, 2007. To the extent the cost estimate for the park
improvements approved herein exceeds the amount posted to guaranty the
performance of the previously approved park improvements, the Applicant shall
submit a bond, letter of credit or other guaranty in an amount to be determined
by the Village Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works to cover the exceedance
and guaranty performance of the improvements.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit the following conditions shall be satisfied:
25. Proof of recording of the easements and restrictive covenants referenced above shall
be submitted to the Village, including a copy of each recorded document.
26. Five (5) copies of the Final Plat certified by Westchester County shall be
submitted to the Village within thirty (30) days of filing with the Westchester
County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records.
27. The Applicant shall provide a final, detailed monitoring and maintenance plan for
all wetland buffer and steep slope plantings to the satisfaction of the Village
Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works and/or consultants.
28. The Applicant shall provide a final, detailed monitoring and maintenance plan for
all stormwater management facilities to the satisfaction of the Village
Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works and/or consultants.
29. The Applicant shall provide the Village a final construction management plan
which includes times and routes for construction vehicles, number of trucks,
number of trips, dust and noise mitigation measures, and coordination with the
Port Chester Middle School schedule to avoid traffic conflicts during school
arrival and dismissal times. Construction traffic shall be scheduled to avoid
generation of construction related traffic that coincides with roadway peak hours.
The construction management plan is subject to review and approval by the
Village Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works, Building and Fire Inspector,
and fire and police services and any other consultants determined to be necessary
by the Village Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all requirements, conditions and mitigation
measures related to the project as established by the Board of Trustees in the Amended Findings
Statement, adopted May 24, 2016, shall constitute express conditions of this approval, except as
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may be otherwise stated herein, and shall constitute obligations of the Applicant thereunder and
its successors and assigns, and shall be continuing and enforceable by this Village Board of
Trustees or its designated representative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this approval shall supersede the amended site
plan approval granted by the Board of Trustees on January 28, 2014, as it relates to the "Strip"
including all conditions applicable to the Strip. Such January 28, 2014 approval shall remain in
effect as it relates to the "Peninsula."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no permits shall be issued until the
Applicant has paid to the Village all applicable fees and professional review fees incurred in
connection with review of this Application.
It was noted that the resolution is lengthy. Anyone interested in reading the entire
resolution can obtain a copy from his office. It was also noted that the conditions read
will apply.
Mr. Stohlman of WinRidge thanked the Board of Trustees, Boards, Village Staff, and
Consultants for all of the hard work on this project.
Mayor Rosenberg questioned condition #7 of the resolution. Edward Beane, Esq.,
Village Counsel, reviewed the condition, noting that the Village fully expects that the
project will move forward.
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant, noted that the applicant has provided
everything that has been requested and everything complies. She also noted that she
received a revised version of the map showing the easements. The Preliminary
Subdivisions Plan had an original date of 6/3 and the revision is dated 6/23. This plan
also shows the gates. Attorney Beane noted that Ms. Timpone Mohamed was correct, the
last revision was on 6/27 and he would make sure that the most recent plan was sent out.
The revision to the plan shows the easements and the correct date is 6/24.
Mr. Bradbury pointed out a change to the gate location on figure 1.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this project has been a long time coming. He thanked the
applicants for responding to all of the Village's concerns.
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On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick,
the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg congratulated the applicants on the approval.
2) Setting a public hearing on a local law modifying the Village Code regarding
fences/walls.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW MODIFYING
THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING
THE MAINTENANCE OF FENCES AND WALLS
WHEREAS, the Village Board referred a proposed local law modifying the Village
Code regarding maintenance of fences, landscape walls and retaining walls to the
Planning Board for a report and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on the June 9, 2016 the Planning Board approved a report and
recommendation supporting a revised modification to the Village Code regarding the
maintenance of fences, landscape walls and retaining walls; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed local law is a Type II action under SEQRA and therefore no
further environmental review is required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees shall hold a public hearing on a proposed local law on July 12, 2016 at 7:30
P.M., 938 King Street, Rye Brook, NY, to consider the proposed local law regarding the
maintenance of fences, landscape walls and retaining walls.
The Planning Board has reviewed this matter. Mr. Bradbury noted that the new local law
pertains to commercial properties.
The residents from 2 and 4 Paddock Road addressed the Board. They noted that the
adjacent properties have pools. There is one fence between the two properties and now
the Village is trying to require redundant fencing. It is very frustrating. They contacted
the State in an attempt to receive a variance. Having two fences, side-by-side, is
dangerous. This will cause safety and health hazards. The residents cannot understand
why the Village would try to impose the construction of a second fence, 3 inches from
the existing fence.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a safety issue. Both properties have a pool, and pools need
to be fenced in. This is State Code. Attorney Beane, stated that he was aware of the
issue and the Code. He would need to do an additional review of the Code to gather all
of the facts before he could speak. He will review this matter and prepare a response for
the next Board of Trustee meeting. He thanked the residents for bringing this to the
Village's attention.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee David Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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3) Setting a public hearing on a local law modifying the Village Code regarding
home occupations.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOCAL LAW MODIFYING THE
VILLAGE CODE REGARDING HOME OCCUPATIONS
WHEREAS, the Village Board referred a proposed local law modifying the Village
Code regarding home occupations to the Planning Board for a report and
recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on the June 9, 2016 the Planning Board approved a report and
recommendation supporting modifications to the Village Code regarding home
occupations and the requirement that the owner is a full-time resident at the premises and
works at and owns a majority interest in the home occupation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed local law is a Type II action under SEQRA and therefore no
further environmental review is required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees shall hold a public hearing on a proposed local law on July 12, 2016 at 7:30
P.M., 938 King Street, Rye Brook, NY, to consider the proposed local law regarding
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home occupations and the requirement that the owner is a full-time resident at the
premises and works at and owns a majority interest in the home occupation.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there have been a number of issues, and this public hearing will
address those issues.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
4) Re-setting a public hearing on a proposed local law to reduce the length of
time prior to the expiration of a building permit, and to require permits for
replacement windows.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
RE-SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF TIME PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION
OF A BUILDING PERMIT, AND TO REQUIRE PERMITS
FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
WHEREAS, a proposed local law has been prepared to reduce the length of time
required prior to the expiration of a building permit; to allow for a modified process for
an extension of building permits; and to require permits for replacement windows as a
result of changes to the newly adopted 2016 Energy Code of NY State (ECNYS); and
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WHEREAS, on June 14, 2016 the Village Board set a public hearing for June 28, 2016
for this proposed local law, but the public hearing was not provided in time to the official
newspaper necessitating the need for the Village Board to re-set the date of the public
hearing date; and
WHEREAS, the proposed local law is a Type 11 action under SEQRA and therefore no
further environmental review is required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees shall hold a public hearing on a proposed local law on July 12, 2016 at 7:30
P.M., 938 King Street, Rye Brook, NY, to reduce the length of time required prior to the
expiration of a building permit; to allow for a modified process for an extension of
building permits; and to require permits for replacement windows as a result of changes
to the newly adopted 2016 Energy Code of NY State (ECNYS)
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution simply resets the public hearing. There were
no additional comments or questions.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
5) Considering a renewal of a consulting agreement with CPI-HR Regarding the
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE
PLANS, INC (CPI-HR) FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
WHEREAS, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has many new mandates and requirements
regarding the Village of Rye Brook's health and welfare benefit program; and
WHEREAS, CPI-HR provides municipal consulting services related to the
implementation and requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act and has provided
a proposal to the Village of Rye Brook with an effective start date of August 1, 2016.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves
the agreement between the Village of Rye Brook and CPI-HR effective August 1, 2016
subject to any changes recommended by Village counsel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are authorized to
sign any documents pursuant to this agreement.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a renewal. This is very good service.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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6) Considering a renewal of a Tree Service contract with Central Tree Service, Inc.
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, read the following resolution
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A RENEWAL OF A TREE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
CENTRAL TREE SERVICE, INC.
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2014 the Village Board of Trustees awarded a Street
Tree Removal bid to Central Tree Services, Inc. for 2014-15; and
WHEREAS, the approved street tree removal bid allows for two additional one
year extensions of the bid with the mutual agreement of the Village of Rye Brook and the
awarded contractor; and
WHEREAS, the street tree removal bid was extended at the same unit prices and
conditions upon mutual agreement and approval of the Board of Trustees for the fiscal
year beginning May 31, 2015 ending June 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated June 15, 2016 from Daniel Greto, President of
Central Tree Services, he states his desire to extend the contract for the ensuing fiscal
year from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017 at the same unit prices and conditions in the
original contract; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works believes it is
in the best interest of the Village to enter into this extension.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby approves the extension to the Street Tree Removal bid for the ensuing
fiscal year, June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017, at the same unit prices and conditions of the
original contract to Central Tree Services, Inc.
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This contract is being extended with the same conditions and pricing as the original
contract. Mayor Rosenberg noted that Central Tree Service does a great job.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
7) Considering the approval of the minutes for the meeting held on June 14,
2016.
Mayor Rosenberg asked that the review and approval of the June 14 minutes be
adjourned to the next meeting. With the consensus of the Board, the minutes were
adjourned.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury began his report by noting that Rye Brook is hosting summer movies in the
park as well as ice cream Fridays. These are free events offered to the residents at of
events can be obtained at Village Hall and the events are listed on the Village's website.
Mr. Bradbury reminded residents who are going away for more than three days to place
their homes on the vacant house watch list. The Police Department will send an officer,
at random times, to check the home and perimeter to make sure that everything is okay.
This service is not available to those homeowners that have someone staying at the
residence while they are gone.
Rye Brook also offers a free home safety inspection. The Police Department will send an
officer to inspect your home and offer advice on ways to better protect yourself. Anyone
interested should call the Police Department.
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Mayor Rosenberg congratulated Sgt. John Arnold on the completion of his recent ten
week program at the FBI National Academy.
Mayor Rosenberg called for the item under Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
STREET LIGHTS
The Village has had many discussions on LED Street Lights. There was a pilot program
running, and an update took place a few months ago, just South of Fairlawn. Comments
came in that the lights were too bright. The Village wants everyone to be very
comfortable with the new lighting. The hope is to get feedback from residents and that is
why they are trying different samples. Mr. Bradbury noted that they have narrowed the
lights down to the top three lights. The costs have dropped over the past few years.
Mr. Michel Nowak, Village Engineer, addressed the Board. He gave a brief overview of
the lighting, the project, and the costs. The different types of light give off a different
color of lighting. There are also different types of fixtures, and Mr. Nowak noted that
there are guidelines to be followed. So far the Phillips Lomax is the most popular of the
lights.
Mayor Rosenberg called for members of the public wishing to address the Board.
A resident from 7 Treetop in the Arbors addressed the Board. He expressed his concern
over the change in the local law for replacing windows with an in-kind window.
Now a resident must go to the Building Department and make an application. Window
replacement requires a permit. Mr. Bradbury noted that the State Code has changed and
now anyone that does renovation involving replacing windows must comply with the
State Code.
Mayor Rosenberg reminded everyone that this year's Fourth of July Celebration will be
held on Saturday, July 9th at the Port Chester High School. He wished everyone a Happy
Fourth.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the next Board of Trustee Meetings were scheduled for July
12th and July 26th.
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He called for a motion for the Board to return to an Executive Session regarding the Fire
Protection Agreement by and between the Village of Port Chester and the Village of Rye
Brook, and the Rye Brook career firefighters.
On motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the Executive
Session was scheduled.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee David Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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