HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.10.2021 T. Marrow CommentsDear Hon. Mayor Rosenberg and Honorable Members of the Board of Trustees,
I wanted to thank the Village Board for their patience and perseverance in reviewing the 900
King Street proposal. I also wanted to commend the Board on their responsiveness to
community concerns and comments.
It was very disappointing to see that the Applicant did not come with the requested materials at
the last Village Board meeting. The height of the complex remains a concern as recently noted
that the tallest part of it will stand almost twenty feet higher than the structure that exists today.
I reviewed the most recent Architectural Renderings (July 23) and don’t understand how the
three-story buildings can be shown taller than the four-story building. This may be part of the
problem in that we have not been provided with a true depiction of the complex in its entirety
and viewed from Arbor Drive. Respectfully, while I understand that the Applicant is within
code and has always referenced the Comprehensive Plan as a basis for their concept, I’m not
sure they are adhering to the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to senior
living buildings. Additionally, while the ARB must approve the design, maybe there is a way to
combine their stated preference for a complex that stands out with the neighbors’ concerns of
buildings that are in keeping with the low-density architecture of the surrounding community.
The materials presented by the Applicant on the Village website for the noise/construction
barriers do not have any explanation. Hopefully, this will be vetted further at the upcoming
meeting since what is shown raises questions on what was requested.
On another note, I still have safety concerns relative to the crossroad markings proposed to be
implemented on Arbor Drive. I wonder if Westchester County’s recommendation of continuing
the sidewalk on the eastern side of Arbor Drive (along the Applicant’s property) to King Street
changes the need for this in any way.
While I recognize that the existing cell tower on top of 900 King is not part of the approval
process, it would be helpful to know if it is inactive at this point or would need to be relocated
before the demolition of the building. It might also be helpful and informative to outline for the
community the remaining steps necessary before demolition of the exiting building can begin.
Thanking you in advance for taking the time to review and consider my concerns.
Respectfully submitted,
Toby Marrow