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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1989 PRESENTATION OF POLICE AWARDS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DECEMBER 20, 1988 & JANUARY 17, 1989 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. OSIEK SUBDIVISION - 26 BEECHWOOD BLVD./WOODLAND DRIVE 3. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1-1989: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS 4. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2-1989: FLAG/DEEP LOT SUBDIVISIONS 5, RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - SITE PLAN APPROVAL 6. BROOK II: PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN & SUBDIVISION APPROVAL & FINDINGS - FEIS RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 7. PORT CHESTER/RYE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE - MODIFIED PAYMENT 8. ELECTION INSPECTORS - VILLAGE ELECTION 9. HIGH POINT HOSPITAL: EXTENSION OF TIME-SITE PLAN APPROVAL 10. ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK PHASE III: DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 11. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 GRIEVANCE DAY - FEBRUARY 21, 1989 REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 28, 1989 ***Recycling Makes a Lot of $ents!*** 001282- MINUTES OF 01282- MINUTESOF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON'THE 24th DAY OF JANUARY, 1989 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Cresenzi at 8:05 P.M. in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Michele R. Mendicino Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir Smith Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Georgia Kramer, Corporation Counsel Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk 00128;' January 24, 1989 PRESENTATION OF POLICE AWARDS PBA President, Fred Bellantoni, presented Honorable Mention Awards to Detectives Peter Ramundo, and Eugene Matthews for the investigation and apprehension of the perpetrator responsible for the brutal murder of a senior citizen on February 26, 1988 and for the investigation and apprehension of the perpetrator responsible for a series of armed robberies in December of 1987. Mr. Bellantoni also presented William Esainko with a Lifesaving Citation for administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation that was successful in saving the life of a heart attack victim on March 2, 1988. Following a round of applause, Mayor Cresenzi and the Board joined in and congratulated these three fine gentlemen for a job well done and asked them to keep up the good work. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DECEMBER 20, 1988 5 JANUARY 17, 1989 The Minutes of December 20, 1988 and January 17, 1989 were unanimously approved as presented. I I PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. OSIEK SUBDIVISION - 26 BEECHWOOD BLVD./WOODLAND DRIVE On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be, and they hereby are, declared open. At this time, due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Cresenzi and Trustee Smith excused themselves from the proceedings and said they would be abstaining on any action taken regarding the Osiek subdivision. Bruno Gioffre, Esq. , introduced Dr. and Mrs. Osiek, and he then explained the proposed subdivision application. Presented to the Clerk by Mr. Gioffre, was a petition signed by the residents of 3, 5, 10 and 12 Woodland Drive, wherein it was stated that they were in favor of the proposed subdivision. 2 - 001284 January 24, 1989 Because of the unique corner location of the premises and its irregular shape, the property cannot be divided into two regular parcels and variances will be required, Mr. Gioffre said. i� Trustee Filipowski pointed out that neither lot would meet the lot depth requirement and he then questioned the set backs compared with neighboring homes. It was pointed out by Mr. Gioffre that some of the homes on Woodland were closer to the street than others. Dr. Osiek then addressed the Board and said this subdivision would not impact on the neighbors; it would not add more traffic or cause overcrowded streets and the charm of the area will not be disturbed. The money derived from the sale of the property would benefit he and his wife in affording more security and piece of mind, Dr. Osiek stated, adding that his neighbors were under no obligation to be in favor of this and that they must feel the same was about it (the subdivision) as he does. A discussion followed concerning the Planning Board's negative vote on the proposed subdivision of 5 against, 1 in favor, and 1 abstention. The notification to adjoining property owners was questioned by Trustee Mendicino and Mr. Gioffre explained that the properties on Woodland were large and therefore did not encompass many residences. Trustee Ravich was concerned about future nonconforming subdi- visions if this one were approved. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with Trustee Smith and Mayor Cresenzi abstaining, it was RESOLVED, that the nonconforming Sub- division of the premises owned by Dr. and Mrs. Osiek, at 26 Beechwood Blvd. , and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 9, Lot 4A, be and it hereby is denied. At this time, the order of the agenda was changed and the following matter was heard next: 3 - 00 28:5 January 24, 1989 6. BROOK II: PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN & SUBDIVISION APPROVAL & FINDINGS - FEIS Mitchell Hochberg asked the Board to refer to his letter of January 6th wherein it was requested that the hearing be adjourned to after February 9th in order for the Planning Board to review the "emergency only" access being proposed. The access was the suggestion of the new Fire Chief and reverses the decision of the former Chief that no other access was necessary. The emergency access is being proposed for the northern end of the property and the bridge can support the roadway but some minor repairs will be made and the footings will be reinforced, Mr. Hochberg stated, adding that this access will be closed off with a gate and locked; the police and fire department will have keys. The Planning Board had said that any approval they give would be based on the gate being locked at all times, Mr. Hochberg pointed out, and from the gate forward, the area will be covered with grass pavers so it will not look like a roadway. Ruth Carlucci and Mr. Hochberg then discussed the location of the gate in relation to her property and the easement she has. Trustee Filipowski made mention of an article which appeared in the Westmore News and Mayor Cresenzi added that he was glad the Wilton Road access was out of the plan. A resident presented a petition to the Clerk which contained the signatures of approximately twenty-five residents who were opposed to the use of Wilton Road as an access. Former Trustee Mario Nardi inquired about access through the Hilton property and Attorney Kramer replied that the property could be condemned but at the Village's expense. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on Brook Two Ventures be adjourned to February 14, 1989, at 8:00 P.M. 3. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1-1989: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS Mr. Circosta explained the changes in the proposed law and compared them to what existed in the Zoning Law. Also included in the new law, Mr. Circosta stated, is a provision for parking requirements for clustering in a PUD District. 4 - 001286 January 24, 1989 Mr. Ken Heller claimed that for home occupations, the parking provisions were not enough but Mr. Circosta explained that the resident of the house is only allowed one assistant. Trustee Filipowski pointed out that this is in addition to the require- ments for the residence itself and Trustee Ravich added that the garage space could also be utilized. i I Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following i resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, this Board has met on this date at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts Local Law #1-1909 entitled, "Amendment to Parking Regulations," and orders that said law, as so adopted, be herein inserted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting as follows: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK LOCAL LAW #1 - 1989 I A Local Law Entitled AMENDMENT TO PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1. PURPOSE: Theu ose of this Local Law is to amend Section 66-6 (G) (a) , P �t (b) and (c) of the Zoning Law of the Village of Rye Brook, Off-Street Parking and Vehicular Access, by deleting same and replacing it as follows: G. OFF-STREET PARKING AND VEHICULAR ACCESS 1. Off-Street Parking 5 - 001281 January 24, 1989 a. It is the intention of this Zoning Law that all structures and land uses be provided with a sufficient amount of off-street automobile parking to meet the needs of persons employed at or making use of such structures or land uses. No permit for the erection or substantial alteration of a structure, or for the development of a land use, or for a change of use, shall be issued unless off-street parking and loading facilities shall have been laid out in a plan, in accordance with the appropriate requirements for structures and uses set forth in the Schedule of Regulations herewith, and approved by the Building Inspector. b. Structures and land uses in existence, or for which building permits have been approved, at the time of the adoption of this Law, shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in the Schedule of Regulations provided that any parking facilities now existing to serve such structures or uses shall not, in the future, be -reduced except where they exceed said requirements, in which case they shall not be reduced below said requirements. Required parking facilities for such �!truetures or uses, as well as for any enlargement or extension shall be provided as a condition for the issuance of any building permit for such enlargement or extension in the future. The Village Board may, in its discretion, reduce the parking requirements herein set forth upon a showing that the required number of parking spaces would not be necessary at a specific site. Required off-street parking facilities which, after development, are later dedicated to, and accepted by the Village, shall be deemed to continue to serve the uses or structures for which they were originally provided. c. off-street automobile parking facilities shall be provided as follows. (1) Each single-family or two-family house shall be provided with two (2) off-street automobile parking spaces for each dwelling unit. (2) Each single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling developed under the cluster provision or PUD District, shall be provided with two (2) parking spaces for each dwelling unit plus one (1) parking space per dwelling unit which may be provided in common with neighboring clustered or PUD single- family dwelling units. - 6 - 00128 January 24, 1989 (3) Each apartment or multi-family building designed to house three (3) or more families shall be provided with one and one-half (1-1/2) parking spaces for each dwelling unit plus one-half (1/2) parking space for each bedroom; such that the pattern stated below shall be followed: TYPE OF UNITS # OF SPACES REQUIRED Studio it 1 Bedroom 2 2 Bedroom 212 3 Bedroom 3 (4) Each professional office or home occupation permitted in a residence zone as an incidental accessory use shall be provided with two (2) parking spaces in addition to the number of spaces required for the residential use except that there shall be four (4) parking spaces for each medical or dental practi- tioner in addition to the spaces required for residential use. (5) Each motel or rooming house shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every guest sleeping room plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift in addition to any other parking requirement for conditional uses. j (6) Hotel or executive learning center: One (1) space for each guest room; one (1) space for every three (3) employees; one (1) space for every four (4) seats in permanent dining rooms. One (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet of floor area devoted to retail use; and a total minimum of parking spaces for an executive learning center or hotel shall be eighty (80%) percent of the sum of the spaces required above, but in no event less than one (1) space for each guest room. (7) Each retail business establishment exclusive of those provided for elsewhere in this section shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area. (8) Each bank shall be provided with ten (10) parking spaces plus five (5) parking spaces for each teller station in excess of two (2) but in no case less than the number of spaces which would be required for a retail business establishment. Where drive-up teller services are provided, a minimum of five (5) queueing spaces shall be provided for each drive-up teller window. - 7 - 00128 January 24, 1989 (9) An office building or use with less than seventy- five thousand (75,000) square feet of gross floor area, or public building or use other than a school, shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area except for medical and dental offices which requires one (1) parking space for every one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross floor area. (10) An office building or use with seventy-five thousand (75,000) square feet or more of gross floor area or a public building or use other than a school shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area. (11) Each restaurant, or similar place dispensing food or drink or refreshments, shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every three (3) seats plus one (1) parking space for each employee on the largest work shift, but not less than one (1) parking space for every seventy-five (75) square feet of gross floor area. (12) Each hospital, clinic, sanitarium or convalescent home shall be provided with four (4) parking spaces for every five (5) patient beds excluding bassinets plus one (1) parking space per employee and/or staff member on the largest work shift. (13) A theatre, auditorium, stadium, house of worship, membership club or other place of public assembly other than a school, the capacity of which can be measured in terms of seats, shall be provided with one (1) parking space for every four (4) seats in such place of assembly plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift. Where the capacity cannot be measured in terms of seats, one (1) parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of grass floor space plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift shall be provided. (14) A bowling alley shall be provided with five (5) parking spaces for each alley. (15) A manufacturing or other industrial building shall be provided with one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift; but not less than one (1) parking space for every four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area plus one (1) parking space for each commercial vehicle garaged on the lot. - 8 - 0012: 0 January 24, 1989 (16) A wholesale, utility or other similar building shall be provided with one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift but not less than one (1) parking space per eight hundred (800) square feet of gross floor area, plus one (1) parking space for each commercial vehicle garaged on the lot. (17) A warehouse or storage building shall be provided with one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift, but not less than one (1) parking space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area, plus one (1) parking space for each commercial vehicle garaged on the lot. (18) A gasoline service station shall be provided with one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift, but not less than five (5) parking spaces plus five (5) additional parking spaces per service bay. (19) Reasonable and appropriate off-street parking require- ments for structures and land uses which do not fall within the categories listed above shall be deter- mined in each case by the Village Board which shall consider all factors entering into the parking needs of such use. (20) Other (a) Where two or more different uses occur on a single lot, the total amount of parking facili- ties to be provided shall be the sum of the requirements for each individual use on the lot; except that the Village Board may approve the joint use of parking spaces by two or more establishments on the same or contiguous lots, the total capacity of which space is less than the sum of the spaces required for each, provided the Board finds that the capacity to be provided will substantially meet the intent of the requirements by reason of variation in the probable time of maximum use by patrons or employees among such establishments and provided that said approval of such joint use shall be automatically terminated upon the termination of the operation of any such establishments. (b) In an OB-1 District: For research and testing laboratories: One (1) space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area devoted to such uses. 9 - 001291. January 24, 1989 (c) It shall be expressly demonstrated on the site plan that sufficient space remains for the pro- vision of the total amount of off-street parking required, and the site plan shall bear ,such designation. All such undeveloped parking space shall be used and maintained as additional landscaped grounds until required for parking. II (d) Written guaranties, satisfactory to the Village Attorney, shall be submitted by the applicant for the eventual improvement of any such spaces which may have been waived. Such spaces must be constructed within six (6) months of the date of written notice to the property owner by the Village Board that such spaces have been determined as necessary. 2. SEVERABILITY If any part or parts of this Local Law are, for any reason, held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Local Law. 3. PENALTIES Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Local Law, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty ($250) Dollars per day for each offense, or by imprisonment not to exceed Fifteen (15) Days, or both. i i 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This local law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 4. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2-1989: FLAG/DEEP LOT SUBDIVISIONS Attorney Kramer stated that the Board was working with the first proposed law with the change that twice the area would be needed for the flag lot. However, this would have to be modified some- what to allow for a front lot to be considered a flag lot and contain twice the area, with the rear lot being the smaller of the two, she said, adding that some additional changes should be incorporated into a new law as well. Mr. Gioffre claimed that very few (lots) would qualify if that were the case. He then requested that the Board give some consideration to other factors such as topography, location and relationship to existing dwellings. Mr. Gioffre suggested that the Board not lock themselves into one strict law. 10 - 0012; 2 January 24, 1989 Mayor Cresenzi pointed out that he did not want a house in his back yard. He continued by saying that he did not want to say that it cannot be done; he just wanted to make sure that the property was large enough to avoid any impact on the neighbors. ' But if it isn't twice the size, you couldn't build, Mr. Gioffre emphasized. The language has to be reworded, Mayor Cresenzi stated; perhaps it will be dealt with by just using certain zoning classifica- tions. The proposed law has deficiencies and certain areas of it should be addressed more thoroughly, the Mayor said, adding that he would also like the opportunity of reviewing similar laws from other municipalities. Trustee Filipowski said that he, personally, was against flag lots altogether. Since no decision could be reached at this time, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board met on the 22nd day of November and subsequently on December 20, 1988 and January 24, 1989 at the time and place so specified in the Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law and has heard all those persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby rejects this proposed Local Law entitled "Flag/Deep Lot Subdivisions of the Village of Rye Brook." Mayor Cresenzi then requested Attorney Kramer to review existing laws of other communities and to put together a new ordinance concerning flag lots. Mr. Alan Green asked why the Board just doesn't disallow them (flag lots) , and Mayor Cresenzi replied that on large tracts of land, it would be no problem and people do have have the right to develop their land, but it must be controlled. Mr. Green then stated that since there were not many property owners who could qualify, why have a law at all, to which the Mayor responded that the Board just wanted to make certain that the applicant had enough land. - 11 - ®U129t3 January 24, 1989 5. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - SITE PLAN APPROVAL Mr. Bruno Gioffre stated that his clients were submitting their original plan once again; the plan which the Planning Board had previously approved. I Since a change of zone was not noticed, he requested that it be noticed for the February 28th meeting. Mr. Gioffre then reiterated the topics that were discussed at earlier meetings and Mr. Bernard Klem mentioned that the Planning Board came up with a few conditions that should still apply such as: 1. The right-of-way from Roanoke out to Bowman should remain free of vehicles and be used only as a fire lane -- no parking at anytime. 2. That the proposed parking in the back of the building -- six spaces -- be eliminated so that no cars would be parked in back of the residences there. Trustee Ravich asked if the parking space count would still be sufficient considering the elimination of the fire lane area and the other six spaces and Mayor Cresenzi then requested that the new parking law be taken into consideration when counting the spaces. Trustee Ravich then inquired if the trash facilities would be screened from the residences to which Mr. Gioffre responded that the issue will be discussed at the Public Hearing on Site Plan Approval on February 28th. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Tuesday, February 28th, 1989, at 8:00 P.M. at the Village Offices, 90 South Ridge Street Rye Brook, as the date, time and place for a Public Hearing to consider the applications submitted by the Rye Ridge Professional Building for Site Plan Approval and a Rezoning Request; and be it BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deputy Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the Official Newspapers of the Village of Rye Brook. 12 - 001294 January 24, 1989 RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 7. PORT CHESTER/RYE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE - MODIFIED PAYMENT Administrator Russo explained that the Ambulance Corps was experiencing some financial difficulties and since no decision has been reached regarding twenty-four service, it was deemed that a modified payment be made for their first quarter. In answer to a question raised by Trustee Smith, Attorney Kramer stated that "someone had to be first." Harriet Balter thanked the Board for being the first (munici- pality) to approved the payment; she added that the funding drive is going well but it cannot cover all of the costs. Mr. Randy Solomon said he was pleased with the way the Board handled this and hoped they continued along these lines. Trustee Ravich was concerned that Rye City would not go along with this and Mayor Cresenzi said that a telephone call will be made to them. On motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: PORT CHESTER/RYE/RYE BROOK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is currently in the process of evaluating and considering a proposal from the Port Chester/Rye/Rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps for twenty-four hour service; and WHEREAS, the Volunteer Ambulance Corps has realized severe financial problems which could effect the quality of their current service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby authorizes that a modified payment in the amount of $10,370.35 be paid to the Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the first quarter only -- December, 1988 through February, 1989; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the other two munici- palities, Rye City and Port Chester, who share equally in this contract for service, do not approve the modified payment, then Rye Brook will be credited toward any future payments in the amount paid above that of Rye City and Port Chester; such credit being applied once the issue of twenty-four hour service is resolved. - 13 - 001295 A January 24, 1989 8. ELECTION INSPECTORS - VILLAGE ELECTION On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK LEGAL NOTICE ELECTION INSPECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Election Law, that there shall be two (2) Inspectors of Election in each Election District for the Village Election to be held on March 21, 1989 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairpersons and Election Inspectors be, and they hereby are, appointed as follows: #20 Marion Meyer, Chair 71 Bowman Avenue PCMS #20 Joyce Meyer 71 Bowman Avenue PCMS #21 Betty Jroto, Chair 3 West Street PCMS #21 Beth Bandy 11 Lincoln Avenue PCMS #22 Rita Messina, Chair 808 King Street BBHS #22 Barbara Minnitte 814 King Street BBHS #23 Judy Uhry, Chair 19 Rock Ridge Drive RSS #23 Danny Pennucci 525 Ellendale Ave. RSS #26 Jean Mendicino, Chair 81 Hillcrest Avenue PCHS #26 - Millie DiSanto 151 North Ridge St. PCHS #27 Frank Alimena, Chair 440 North Ridge St. RSS #27 Annette Alimena 440 North Ridge St. RSS #29 Barbara Nardi, Chair 10 Woodland Avenue RSS #29 Joseph Nardi 10 Woodland Avenue RSS and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Alternate Election Inspectors be, and they hereby are, appointed: 14 - 001296 ,January 24, 1989 Patricia Pagli 19 Elm Hill Drive Robert Adler 6 Old Oak Road Frances Incorvia 249 Betsy Brown Road Ellen Swirski 11 Brook Lane Joseph Katz 454 North Ridge Street Jeannie Rifkin 107 Lincoln Avenue Gale Spatz 408 North Ridge Street Leslie Salmon 38 Rackinghorse Trail Thomas Cavanaugh 90 Windsor Road Charles Otto 50 Bonwit Road and be it i FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for each Election Inspector shall be in the sum of Seven ($7) Dollars per hour. i By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Rye Brook, New York Salvatore M. Cresenzi, Mayor Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk January 24, 1989 i 10. ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK PHASE III: DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY Joel Sachs, the applicant' s attorney, briefly explained that on behalf of London & Leeds Corporation, the developer of Royal Executive Park, copies of the Supplemental FEIS have been submitted and he requested the Board to declare themselves as the Lead Agency in this matter. On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK (PHASE III) SECTION 1, BLOCK 3, LOTS 2, 3, and 4 NOTICE OF LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan Approval for Phase III of Royal Executive Park, which is situated west of King Street, has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook; and - 15 - 00129°i January 24, 1989 WHEREAS, this proposal consists of developing approximately 325,000 square feet of office space in the existing Royal Executive Corporate Park located at 1100 King Street; and WHEREAS, this application was previously classified as a Type I Action due to the fact that the proposal falls under 6 NYCRR Section 617.12 (b) (6) (i) and (iv) "a project or action which involves the physical alteration of 10 acres or more" and "a facility with more than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area;" and WHEREAS, a DEIS and an FEIS, which includes Phase 1A and 1B, were previously prepared for this project and an updated FEIS, dated January 1989, having been submitted to the Board of Trustees this 24th day of January, 1989; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby declares itself as Lead Agency and, as such, is solely responsible for determining what significant impacts the proposed application will have on the environment; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the circulation of the Notice of Lead Agency Designa- tion to all the involved agencies and directs that a copy of the Supplemental FEIS be made available in the Clerk's Office for review by all interested parties. APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 11. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION On motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: CHECK REGISTER WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and have been certified to by the Village Administrator: - 16 - 001298 January 24, 1989 On-Line Checks #1426 -- #1539; Hand Checks #8053 - #8061; Payroll Checks #14794 - #15027; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. NOT ON THE AGENDA APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY Mayor Cresenzi indicated that, unfortunately, Georgia Kramer would only be with the Village until February 14th and that a replacement for her was finally found. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: COUNSEL TO THE VILLAGE RESOLVED, that the law firm of Keane and Beane, P.C. of 14 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York is hereby retained as counsel for the Village of Rye Brook and the Mayor is authorized to sign a contract which will provide an annual retainer fee of $30,000 plus an hourly fee of $130 per hour for certain work not included in the annual retainer; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Edward F. Beane, the principal contact of said firm, be hereby appointed as Village Attorney; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment be effective February 14, 1989; Mr. Joseph Pellino questioned what services were covered under the retainer fee and Mayor Cresenzi replied everything but State and County Court matters. Mr. Randy Solomon extended his thanks to Attorney Kramer for the capable job she has done and for her many years of dedicated service to the Village. - 17 - 00.1299 January 24, 1989 9. HIGH POINT HOSPITAL: EXTENSION OF TIME-SITE PLAN APPROVAL This matter was deferred to another date which has to be determined. Mr. Ken Heller complained that contractors were not putting up warning devices when the roads were being dug up and the Mayor requested Rocco Circosta to look into the matter. In answer to a question raised by former Trustee Jules Harris, the Mayor stated that Grievance Day hours were from 6 to 10 P.M. When asked by Trustee Mendicino about the parking situation at AJP, Administrator Russo replied that the seniors were provided with a parking plan last week and they preferred having the parking in the back of the building rather than across the street. He added that the Village was in the process of getting a survey on the property behind the Center and then the plan would be ready to come back before the Board. Some discussion followed concerning the placement of the parking spaces at the Center and Mr. Solomon then asked when this work was anticipated to start and Mr. Circosta stated in the spring. ADJOURNMENT On Motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:10 P.M. to discuss matters on personnel. Respectfully submitted, T Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk 17J - 18 -