HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-14 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014
AGENDA
6:45 p.m. —Executive Session: Legal Matters—United Water
7:30 p.m. —Regular Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Report
Affordable Housing
Public Hearings:
1) Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapters 8 and 209 of the Village
Code
2) Public hearing to consider an application to the Public Service Commission to
distribute the cost for infrastructure maintenance and access to be included in
United Water rate charges to all customer classes and apportioned among all
customers located in the municipality
Resolutions:
1) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 8 and 209 of the Village Code
regarding site plan review
2) Considering an application to the Public Service Commission to distribute the
cost for infrastructure maintenance and access to be included in the United
Water rate charges to all customer classes and apportioned among all
customers located in the municipality
3) Considering referring an application for a site plan amendment at property
located at 1 International Drive to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Appeals.
4) Considering referring an application for a special use permit and site plan
approval for 561 Westchester Ave. to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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5) Considering setting a public hearing for a proposed local law to amend
Chapters 179, 209 and 250 of the Village Code regarding shopping centers
Administrator's Report
Old Business:
Interim report of the site plan approval review task force
New Business:
Port Chester-Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce Banner Program
Discussion Items
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS: January 28 and
February 11, 2014
BOARD: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
VILLAGE STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator
Chief Gregory Austin, Chief of Police
Michal Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Marilyn Timpone-Mohamed, Village Consultant
Fred Seifert, IT
Mayor Rosenberg welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2014. He noted that the
Board had an executive session before the meeting to discuss legal matters related to
United Water.
He called for the first matter on the agenda:
Public Hearings:
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1) Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapters 8 and 209 of the
Village Code
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this matter was touched upon at the prior Board
of Trustees meeting. As both he and Mr. Bradbury were absent from that
meeting, the public hearing was adjourned to this meeting.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there are several pieces of legislation that have been
passed or are in the process of being passed in order to make things more
streamlined. A lot of the issues that were important at one time, can now be
viewed administratively. These amendments to applications that involve more
than 50% of the gross floor area may no longer need site plan review.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this Board has been trying to simplify the Code
for the residents. He asked Ms. Timpone-Mohamed, Village Consultant, to
review some of the triggers and protections that will require site plan review.
Ms. Timpone-Mohamed noted that the new rules will apply to applications
where the increase in gross floor area does not need specific items. She listed
applications that would require site plan review which included erosion
control, flood damage prevention, steep slope permit, activities in the
wetlands, a special use permit, and work done in the Scenic Roads Overlay
District when changes are not visible from the road.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed noted that an application to add a partial second floor
in the rear of a home, or if there is no foot print change, then there will be no
site plan review. If an application requires a variance, then the applicant
would need to have a site plan review. If you can live within the boundaries
of the Code then there is no need for a site plan review. This is an incentive to
follow the Code as it makes the process much faster. It was noted that
residents were getting mired in months and months of site plan review. They
would be before the Planning Board for a minimum of two months.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that there were also changes to the notification
process. Ms. Timpone-Mohamed stated that one last change that this local
law deals with applications where there is a site disturbance or a change of
grade, or slope of the lot. The amendments have to do with storm water
management.
Mayor Rosenberg called for members of the public wishing to address the
Board in connection to these amendments. There being no one, he turned to
the Board for comments. Trustee Klein stated that there are existing storm
water management systems that are old. If an applicant changes the footprint
and adds more than 400 square feet, they would be required to do storm water
management. The 400 square feet includes land disturbance. Applications to
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pave a driveway or to add a deck over 400 square feet require of land
disturbance would need a storm water management plan.
Ms. Timpone-Mohamed noted that there have been times where residents
include a storm water management plan when no plan is required as part of
their application.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg called for the resolution on this matter.
RESOLUTION
1) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 8 and 209 of the Village
Code regarding site plan review
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 8 & 209 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SITE PLAN
REVIEW
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make certain
modifications to the Village Code regarding single family site plan review; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced to amend Chapter 8 & 209 of
the Code of the Village of Rye Brook in this regard; 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; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees referred the proposed local law to the
Planning Board for report and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2013, the Board of Trustees opened a public
hearing on the subject local law, at which time all persons interested were given an
opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said local law, and the Board of
Trustees closed the public hearing on January 14, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
adopts the subject local law amending Chapters 8 and 209 of the Village Code regarding
site plan review.
Mr. Bradbury made an amendment to the resolution-- it should read one and two
family and not single family
Mayor Rosenberg noted that there are more changes to the Village's Code that are
being reviewed. There being no further discussion, he called for a motion on the
resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting nay
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
2) Public hearing to consider an application to the Public Service
Commission to distribute the cost for infrastructure maintenance and
access to be included in United Water rate charges to all customer classes
and apportioned among all customers located in the municipality
Mr. Bradbury reviewed this matter. He noted that legislation was changed last
year. The municipality is now allowed to petition that the fees be removed from
the municipal budget. The hydrant rental fees for public hydrants will bill all the
water rate users for that service. There are some unknown. The Public Service
Commission has the right to decide how the funds are billed for this service. Now
people pay for this service through their tax bill. It could shift to being included in
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their water bill. In Rye Brook the costs are $160,000.00. There are a lot of layers
to this i.e.: how should it be distributed. It will be a major issue for the Village.
Mayor Rosenberg asked for a temporary break from the agenda to allow Senator Latimer
an opportunity to address the Board.
Senator George Latimer addressed the Board. He noted that when the matter of the fire
hydrant service was passed by legislation, it was noted that everyone that uses water
should billed. He presented the Board with a Legislative Calendar. The State budget will
be released this coming week. Capital projects for the Village are addressed and Mr.
Bradbury has been very diligent in staying in touch with him. He wanted to be sure that
he addresses any issues for Rye Brook.
Mayor Rosenberg returned to the agenda and called for a motion to open the second
public hearing on the agenda. On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by
Trustee Epstein, the public hearing was declared open.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
The representative for United Robert, Robert Idoni, address the Board. This public
hearing is the first step in the process. United Water had no involvement with this bill. In
general the bill offers the option of charging certain water related charges now billed to
municipalities switched over to the residents. United Water is looking to the PFC to set
the rate before information on how the rate changes will specifically effect homeowners.
Fire Hydrants are installed by United Water. Some of the most important parts of the
hydrants are located below ground. There must be enough pressure and water capacity to
fight a fire. United Water charges a fee. An Official Fire suppression system is
important. United Water pays franchise fees and taxes to the municipalities. As a result
of the new legislation savings are passed on to the tax payers, but the hydrant fees will
now be billed to the residents.
Mayor Rosenberg called for members of the public who wished to speak on this topic.
There was no one. Mr. Bradbury noted that two letters submitted letters in opposition.
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Trustee Rednick felt that it was fair for all users in the community to contribute to the
costs of the fire hydrants.
Trustee Heiser noted that he was against this change.
Mayor Rosenberg felt that this resolution should be passed. He understands the benefit to
the Village; but he did not have enough clarity regarding how this will be handled and
would want more information prior to passing this. Trustee Epstein also felt that it was
pre-mature to make a decision.
Trustee Klein agreed as there is an uncertainty of how this would effect residents.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the public hearing could be closed, and no resolution should be
addressed or the public hearing could be set for a date in February. He also noted that the
Public Service Commission needs a response by March. The decision was to adjourn the
public hearing to February 25 2014.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the public hearing
was adjourned to February 25, 2014.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg called for resolution#3 on the agenda:
3) Considering referring an application for a site plan amendment at
property located at 1 International Drive to the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Bradbury made a change to the resolution, and then read the following:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR A SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE TO
THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK PLANNING BOARD
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AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
WHEREAS, American Signcrafters ("Applicant") submitted an application on
behalf of property owner Reckson Operating Partnership, LP, for a Site Plan Amendment
for the installation of a freestanding monument sign, along with installation of two
building wall signs and replacement of lettering on existing stone monument signs at the
intersection of International Drive and King Street, at Reckson Executive Park on
property located at 1 International Drive, designated as Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1
and Section 124.8 1, Block 1, Lot 1 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located in the OB-1
Zoning District and Scenic Roads Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application
in accordance with Sections 209-1(A)(1) of the Village Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) determines the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant
to SEQRA which will undergo and uncoordinated review; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector's Zoning Analysis, dated December 23, 2013
identifies the following variances as being necessary for the proposed site plan:
1. §250 Attachment 2:1. The maximum allowable number of wall signs is one.
The applicant is proposing two wall signs. Therefore, a variance for one
additional wall sign is required.
2. §250 Attachment 2:1.g. The maximum allowable size for a wall sign is 30 sq. ft.
The applicant is proposing to install two wall signs each measuring 58.43 sq. ft.
Therefore, each sign will require a variance of 28.43 sq. ft.
3. §250-35.D(4) The maximum total permitted sign area for a lot or business is
200%. The cumulative percentage of all existing and proposed signs on this lot is
565%. Therefore, a maximum total permitted sign area variance of 365% is
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
refers the application for approval of a Site Plan Amendment to the Planning Board for
Report and Recommendation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby refers the
application for the proposed site plan to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration of
all necessary variances.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application shall be heard by the
Planning Board first, then by the Zoning Board of Appeals, before returning to the Board
of Trustees for the purpose of scheduling a public hearing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that,
pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m and Westchester County Administrative
Code §277.61, the application shall be referred to Westchester County Department of
Planning for comment no less than 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the
application, and directs that pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-nn and Westchester
County Administrative Code §277.71, notice of public hearing shall be sent to the Town
of Greenwich no less than 10 days prior to the public hearing concerning the application.
Mr. Bradbury made a change He noted that the application has been referred to
the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The application shall be
heard by the Board of Trustees
Mr. Lance Macchio, with American Sign Crafters noted that he was available to
address the Board. He noted that the bottom line was that Zline has moved their
Corporate headquarters from White Plains to Rye Brook. They would like to do
some modest branding on the building.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this was a referral to the Zoning and Planning Board.
The monument sign has triggered site plan review, and the need to have this
application referred to the Planning Board. The applicant is aware of this, but
would like to proceed with the application which is currently before the Board.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted.
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
4) Considering referring an application for a special use permit
and site plan approval for 561 Westchester Avenue to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
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CONSIDERING REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR 561 WESTCHESTER AVENUE TO
THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
WHEREAS, RRC/LCS, Inc. ("Applicant") has made an application to the
Village of Rye Brook for approval of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan to legalize an
existing professional office and two (2) residential apartments on property located in the
R-217 Zoning District at 561 Westchester Avenue, Section 135.83, Block 1, Lot 11 on the
Town of Rye Tax Assessor's Map; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application
in accordance with Sections 209-1(A)(1) and 250-6(H)(1)(c) of the Village Code; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2013 the Board of Trustees classified the proposed
action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees referred the application to the Planning Board
of the Village of Rye Brook on August 19, 2013 for report and recommendation and the
Planning Board issued its report and recommendation on January 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector's memorandum to the Planning Board, dated
December 27, 2013 identifies the following variances as being necessary for the proposed
site plan:
4. §250-25.L.(2)(a). Floor Space. The Rye Brook Code states that the minimum
required apartment size for any two-family conversion is 750 sq. ft. per family to
be housed. The applicant proposes to legalize the existing 714 sq. ft. second-floor
apartment. Therefore, an area variance of 36 sq. ft. is needed.
5. §250-25.L.(2)(c). Rear Service Access. The Rye Brook Code mandates that
service access from the rear yard of the building is required for each apartment.
The applicant proposes to legalize the second-floor apartment without having or
providing such access. Therefore, a variance from §250-25.L.(2)(c) is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that for the reasons stated herein,
the Board of Trustees hereby refers the application listed herein to the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a determination on the required variances.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this application will be referred to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. As a special use permit is being requested, this matter will be
back before the Board of Trustees.
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On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
3) Considering setting a public hearing for a proposed local law to amend
Chapters 179, 209, and 250 of the Village Code regarding the shopping
center.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTERS 179, 209 AND 250 OF THE VILLAGE
CODE REGARDING SHOPPING CENTERS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook has proposed a
local law to modify certain Chapters of the Village of Rye Brook Code regarding changes
of use in existing shopping centers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook has determined
that the proposed action is an Unlisted Action, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), and shall be subject to an uncoordinated review; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook referred the
proposed local law to the Westchester County Department of Planning on December 30,
2013 for the County's review and comment thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on January 28, 2014 at 7:30p.m. at
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Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, to consider the proposed local law;
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that, pursuant to
General Municipal Law §239-nn and the Westchester County Administrative Code,
notice of the public hearing on the proposed local law shall be sent to the City of Rye, the
Town/Village of Harrison, the Village of Port Chester and the Port Chester-Rye Union
Free School District no less than 10 days prior to the public hearing.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this resolution was another attempt at simplifying the
Village's Code. Earlier the Board discussed simplifying the Code for residents
and this resolution deals with commercial properties.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant, gave a brief overview. The changes
that will be made to these chapters of the Village's Code relate to changes of use
in the shopping centers. Changes of use happen when one store moves out and
another one moves in. Currently any changes must go through a full site plan
review. The intent is to simplify and streamline the process. Most of the
applications for the two shopping centers in Rye Brook will be reviewed by the
Planning Board. There are triggers for the applications that would require an
application to come before the Board of Trustees. Ms. Timpone Mohamed
reviewed the triggers for site plan review which include changers to the gross
floor area of the building, the need for a Special Use Permit, a change of hours
outside the range of retail hours. Everything short of these triggers will be in the
hands of the Planning Board unless exempted by the Board of Trustee and
Planning Board. If there is no alteration to the footprint of the building and it has
usual hours of operations, and does not need a variance for a Special Permit, for a
change of use or minor site changes would be handled by the Planning Board.
The review process is being changed.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that there is nothing being taken away from the Code in
terms of storm water. There will be a public hearing on this matter. If there is a
major change to the shopping center then the Board of Trustees will retain the
final approval authority. Village counsel explained the ability to waive approval
authority. The goal is to handle the applications from the shopping centers
administratively.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed noted that parking can be looked at if there has been a lot
changes within the shopping center over a number of years. The Planning Board
suggested two years. The Village and Traffic consultant was not comfortable
with two years. Parking counts are done when changes are made, but if in two
years five stores have changed then parking studies should be done. However, if
no changes have been made in five years, then no studies would be needed. So
the review could be after one year or three years; which the counts are up. The
Village Planner, Consultant and Village Engineer will review parking.
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Mayor Rosenberg noted that this resolution was just a public hearing and the
matter will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees again in two weeks.
Craig Samson of Win Ridge addressed the Board. He thanked the Board for the
positive steps being taken.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
ADMINISTRATRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village is working on the comprehensive plan. Eight
chapters have been drafted and the third public workshop was just held.
Residents are encouraged to give their input. Residents in learning more about
this subject can find information on the Village's website. There is still a lot of
work to be done.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Public Works Department is still collecting
Christmas Trees.
Another issue discussed by Mr. Bradbury was potholes. The Village is aware of
the pot holes, and he noted that there were some deep potholes on King Street. If
you have damage from a pothole call the Village and you will be directed as to
where to make a claim.
Mr. Bradbury noted that with the cold weather, there has been a lot of de-icing at
the airport. There is a distinct order that comes from the de-icing fluid. The
County assured the Village that the release of de-icing fluid is being overseen.
The fluid has an offense order. It smells like a gas leak. The Village has reached
out to the County to see if there is a different product that is equally effective that
did not have the order that could be used. Residents are very concerned and the
Village has received many calls on this issue. The County is looking into this
matter.
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OLD BUSINESS:
1) Interim report of the site plan approval review task force
Mayor Rosenberg noted that there are several ways that the Board is trying to
streamline the process. Some of the changes have to do with site plan review.
The Board needs to hear what this will do to the Code.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed summarized this issue. The issue that the Task Force is
looking at is the approval process. It was decided to look at this matter to reduce
the cost of land use application review, streamline the process, and ensure that the
Code includes clear guidelines for reviews. The Task Force decided to review the
Code and the process. The Planning Board received approval authority in 2005
and they have provided recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Over time the
some of the regulations have been made stronger and improved. These
amendments will give the Board of Trustees more time to deal with larger issues
of the Village. The Planning Board was asked by the Board of Trustees to review
proposed code changes related to streamlining the site plan review process. They
had certain concerns, and gave recommendations back to the Trustees. The
report by the Task Force summarized the changes. It was noted that P.U.D.s
have been addressed as have minor subdivisions, and changes to the Code for
disturbance under a certain number.
It has been recommended that applications for Special Permits to operate
professional offices along Westchester and Bowman Avenue be transferred to the
jurisdiction of the Planning Board. Also considered were site plan reviews for
subdivisions, along with SEQRA review. Reviews will be able to be done in a
more timely manner. The Task Force agreed with the approval authority
structures made by the Planning Board and then made eight recommendations of
their own. Ms. Timpone-Mohamed reviewed the eight recommendations for the
Board.
Mayor Rosenberg felt that the original submission of a site plan for a P.U.D.
should be left to the Board of Trustees given the importance of the creation of a
P.U.D.
The next step is to have Keane & Beane review the report. This is a major
undertaking; a major change. If things are on-track then the next step can be
taken.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this will go along way to streamline the process in
that it will shorten the process. He noted that he looked forward to seeing a draft.
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Trustee Heiser noted that one of the benefits of the process is greater
communications between the two Boards. A joint meeting between the Board of
Trustees and the Planning Board will go along way to speed up the applications.
Trustee Rednick stated that this is one giant step.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Port Chester — Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce Banner
Program
Mr. Bradbury gave a little background on this issue. The Village was asked if
they are interested in doing something in the Village similar to what is done in
Port Chester regarding advertising banners located on light poles. The Village
has a lot of say in terms of what the banners will look at. The fee to the advertiser
is $400 for one banner for one year, and the Chamber of Commerce does the work
to sign up advertisers. The Village would be responsible for putting up and
maintaining these banners. The upper part of the banner will include a welcome to
Rye Brook greeting.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that his personal feeling was that these banners do not fit
within the character of Rye Brook. The Village supports the Chamber of
Commerce and, therefore, the Comprehensive Plan Committee will review this
issue.
Mayor Rosenberg called for members of the public wishing to address the Board.
There being no one, he noted that the next Trustees meetings are scheduled for
January 28th and February 11th.
He called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. On a motion made by Trustee
Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg voting aye
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