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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-14 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 000550 MINUTES OF THE AGENDA MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 1986 at the Village Offices, 111 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, at 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Kabcenell, Trustees Cresenzi, Meiskin, Nardi and Zak Attorney Kramer, Treasurer Cortese, Clerk Smith BETSY BROWN ASSOCIATES Mayor Kabcenell opened the meeting by convening the Public Hearing adjourned from the December 17, 1985 Regular Meeting. The Board had certain reservations about the plan and it was referred back to the Planning Board to consider refinements of the proposal. The Planning Board met on January 9th. Walter Lipman, Planning Board Member - The developers submitted two plans, one of them involved a cul-de-sac with 14 homes, a plan which met all of the technical requirements. They also submitted another plan which involved an L-shaped street going out to Sylvan Lane showing 15 homes which is the permitted density on the property. The Planning Board felt that either of these two plans would be acceptable, however the feeling of the audience was a preference for the L-shaped plan. It was felt that this would be consistent with the housing in the neighborhood. Since that time, the developer, wanting to go along with the feeling of the community, submitted a new plan with 14 homes on an L-shaped street. George Goodliffe of Sylvan Lane, said that his street is very narrow, and with cars parked on both sides, it would be difficult for traffic to exit that way. Mayor Kabcenell - the Board of Trustees objected to the cul- de-sac proposal because of the restrictive turnaround for snow plowing and emergency vehicles. Walter Lipman - Lot 14 facing Betsy Brown should have a parking "T", so cars would not have to back out on to Betsy Brown Road. Bernard Klem, Planning Board Member - we addressed a number of problems at our meeting last week. Lots 1 & 14 - are they conforming to 10,000 sq. ft.? Lot 1 will comply, Lot 14 will not, but at the discretion of the Board, it could be approved based on lot averaging. 00055.1. The brook area should have careful attention concerning safety factors, it tends to flood, and the Board should require the developer to install some kind of harrier to safeguard children in the area. Mr. Goodliffe asked that if the proposal was approved, heavy equipment should not be permitted to come in through Sylvan Lane. Peter Birnbaum - questioned impact of traffic and utilities in the area. Statements were made by Mayor Kabcenell, George Morrow and Architect, Stuart Cohen that the Village Consultant, F. P. Clarke Associates, had reviewed the proposal at various stages, and that there would be no negative impact. Stuart Cohen said that the New York American Water Co. had checked the water pressure in the area and that pressure was adequate to handle the new homes. Mayor Kabcenell asked that a document to that effect be provided - Mr. Cohen said he would get it. Mayor Kabcenell - the flood plain area was not acceptable to the Board in lieu of a recreation fee -and one of the items remaining is to negotiate the recreation fee with the developer. It should be written into the deeds of the homes bordering the flood pain area that nothing can be constructed in that area. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with this project, for the many hours it has taken. What we have before us now is a sketch so that the concept can be approved. It is not a finished plan on which we can pass a resolution of approval. Things have to be addressed - recreation payment, safety of conservation area, screening and lighting etc. will have to be built into the final plan. I will ask for a sense of the Board that relates to whether this latest plan meets the general configurations which the Board finds acceptable. On the motion of Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees finds the concept presented in the drawing of January 13, 1986 for 14 homes on an L-shaped street a responsible and acceptable direction and on that basis, would ask the developer to move forward and develop the final plans. The vote on the motion was as follows: 000: IL Trustee Cresenzi voting AYE Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Zak voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Bruno Gioffre - attorney for the developer, thanked the Board for the support and assistance, and asked that this be put on the agenda for the next meeting so that final plans can be presented. Mayor Kabcenell - Should it go before the Planning Board again? Attorney Kramer - We can have a joint meeting of the Planning Board and Village Board. Mayor Kabcenell - I would like to have information to all parties before the meeting so that they can consider it. I cannot believe that you can have this information ready in such a short time. Stuart Cohen, Developer's Architect - it can be done. Herb Adler, Planning Board Chairman - I think the Planning Board has studied this plan enough - if Mr. Cohen can coordinate with Clark Associates, perhaps Fritz Weidle can be present at the meeting to answer questions. Marj Fogel, Planning Board Member - we should make sure Clark has sufficient time to go over the plans. Stuart Cohen - Clark has gone over a lot of this material already, mean width, drainage, flood plain etc. The flood line has not changed. We have shifted things around but the basic plans have not changed. Trustee Nardi - we don't have enough time, perhaps we should postpone to the Agenda Meeting on February 11th or perhaps hold a special meeting on February 4th. Stuart Cohen - it can be done in four days. Mayor Kabcenell - with all due respect, this is not the only matter we have to consider. Trustee Meiskin - it is suggested that everything be available 5-6 days before the meeting. On the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Zak, RESOLVED that the Public Hearing on Betsy Brown Associates be adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held February 4, 1986. 00051, The vote on the motion was as follows: Trustee Cresenzi voting AYE Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Zak voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE On the motion of Trustee Zak, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, RESOLVED that the Agenda meeting scheduled for February 11, 1986 be moved forward onemeek, to February 4, 1986. The vote on the motion was as follows: Trustee Cresenzi voting AYE Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Zak voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Planning Board Chairman, Herb Adler, stated that there seems to be some enforcement problems in connection with construction. 1) The property at Donald Art was limited office space and they have an ad offering more square footage. The plan also called for a 5 foot setback for the parking area, with screening, and he believes the parking area is on the property line. 2) Miller's Cleaners Building - Site plan approval -the owner never appeared before the Planning Board. The Village Board has never approved the site plan, they have moved in cleaning equipment. offices, restriped the parking lot. The Building Inspector should issue a violation. There should be come kind of policing after issuance of building permits. Trustee Meiskin - has a C.O. been issued for Miller's? Mr. Fidelibus, Building Inspector - yes. Herb Adler - Cars previously had to back out, plans were submitted with three spaces in front of the building parallel to the building, the owner never showed up at meetings. The architect came once, but he didn't have any answers - we asked the owner to come, he ignored our requests. This was an alteration that needed site plan approval -1 cannot understand how a building permit and a C.O. were issued. On Donald Art, we had required screening and a five foot setback - if the builder violated, he cannot have a C.O. - if he miscalculated, that's his problem. 000554 Mayor Kabcenell - we have to check and get a complete report on both these things. Trustee Zak - I believe Miller was ordered to stop work last year. ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD JANUARY 28, 1986 1. PUBLIC HEARING RE TRAFFIC ON GARIBALDI PLACE. 2. CABLE TV REPORT. Commission Member Peter Birnbaum stated that UA Columbia has received something from this Board - a proposal which has been approved by the Village Board and the Town of Rye, to transfer the existing franchise. Their attorneys have requested some changes in the resolution. They don't want any responsibilities to the Village Board that they did not have with the town Board. Apparently this was sent to Georgia Kramer, but she hasn't received it yet. As soon as they sign off on it, we would be able to submit the proposal to new York State. --- 3. PUBLIC HEARING - CHANGE OF HOURS, GAS STATIONS. 4. VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS. Former Trustee Jules Harris - stated that the contract was not yet signed. Attorney Kramer and George Morrow, Special Assistant to the Mayor said it can be signed - Mr. Harris would like to have it in time for a meeting on January 27th. S. FIRE ALARMS - Jules Harris stated the Port Chester now has an ordinance relating to improper use of fire alarms - Mayor Kabcenell said we have asked for information from Port Chester, I have spoken to the Mayor, the Village Clerk and Village Manager. George Morrow was requested to write them to set up_a meeting and arrange for a couple of couple of people to attend. Trustee Nardi asked who would collect the fines? Mayor Kabcenell - we have not had any discussion, only an agreement to meet. Trustee Nardi - there is a provision regarding false alarms in the fire contract. The intent is to cut down on false alarms. Mayor Kabcenell read a proclamation designating Monday, January 20, 1986 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Village of Rye Brook: 000555 WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assumed the leadership of the American Civil Rights movement at the most critical juncture, and WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led that movement without violence or hatred, but with love, and WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to achieving social change non-violently, and WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed that one day all people would live together in peace and harmony, and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has made Dr. King's birthday a national holiday, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to observe Dr. King's birthday in an appropriate manner, reflecting on his philosophy. I, JACK L. KABCENELL, MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1986, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY in the Village of Rye Brook, and I call upon all of the residents of our Village to remember Dr. King by loving, not hating, showing understanding, not anger, and making peace. I also call on all churches and synagogues in the community to hold services on this day and to ring church bells at noon in memory of Dr. King. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.