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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-26 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1988 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Enabling Legislation to enact §7-738 of the Village Law 2. Rye Ridge Shopping Center/Merritt & Holby - Rezoning Approval and Preliminary Site Plan Approval 3. The Establishment of Regulations for Controlling Lot Coverage 4. Kiewit Industrial PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL: 5. 211 South Ridge Street - Larizza RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION 6. Traffic Commission - Signage in Rye Acres 7 . Request of Scarsdale/White Plains Hospital Auxiliary to hold a Fund Raising Event at the Rye Town Hilton 8. Grievance Day Resolution (2/16/88) 9. Election Day Procedures / Registration Day Resolutions 10. Posillipo Center - Lifting the Moratorium on Use 11. Retiree' s Benefits - Amendment to Agreement of 3/13/84 APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 12. Westchester Shore Humane Society Agreement 13. Check Register Authorization 14. Westerlei.gh Court - Dedication of Road (Iorio Subdivision) 15. Personnel Matters APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16. December 8, 1987 17. January 12, 1988 NEXT MEETING DATES February 09, 1988 Agenda Meeting February 16, 1988 Grievance Day/Executive Meeting February 23, 1988 Regular Meeting Rye Brook Village Offices are Handicapped Accessible 00007..E MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE 26th DAY OF JANUARY, 1988 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE MEETING The regular meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Mayor Kabcenell at 8:05 P.M. ; the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Jack L. Kabcenell Trustee Milton Meiskin Trustee Mario J. Nardi Trustee Salvatore Cresenzi Trustee Frank Filipowski Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Georgia Kramer, Village Attorney Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Frank P. Sesta, Village Accountant Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk 0000°7? January 26, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Enabling Legislation to enact §7-738 of the Village Law by adopting proposed Local Law #1 - 1988 On motion by Trustee Cresenzi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be, and they hereby are, declared open. Following Mayor Kabcenell's presentation of proposed Local Law #1 - 1988, Trustee Meiskin stressed that this would allow the Village to preserve green space. A speaker asked for a definition of cluster zoning to which the Mayor replied that particular word was not used; it's referred to as "development design" such as attached, semi-attached, etc. Mr. Michael Weiner, the Planning Consultant for the Rye Brook project next to the Rye Town Hilton, stated that other factors should be considered besides lot count alone. Floor area ratio, the total amount of square footage, density control, environ- mental analysis, alternative approaches, and the physical impact are other aspects which should be addressed as well, he offered. Milton Berner, the attorney representing the same client, asked whether the Planning Board had had the opportunity to make any recommendations regarding how they felt about the legislation, to which Mayor Kabcenell responded that they had. He added that this only gave the Village the opportunity (to select cluster zoning) ; it did not mandate anything. In answer to another question raised by Mr. Berner, Trustee Meiskin replied that while it ('the Rye Town Hilton project) may have triggered this legislation, it was not the reason this proposal was being considered. He added that he felt this legislation should be in the Village ordinances. All development is looked at on a case-by-case basis, Trustee Cresenzi conveyed, and it will enable development to take place in an orderly manner. If clustering looks better, it will be the Village's option to impose it. 2 - 0009174 January 26, 1988 Mr. Herb Adler, Planning Board Chairman, reported that this matter was referred to the Planning Board and he stated that the Planning Board would like to see the legislation enacted to give the Village options. He then added that floor area ratio was an important aspect as well, and Mayor Kabcenell stated that matter will be addressed in the very near future. Following Mr. Adler's explanation of floor area ratio, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following 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 proposed Local Law No. 1-1988 and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt Local Law No. 1 of 1988 entitled "Amendment to Subdivision Regulations of the Village of Rye Brook" and order that said Local Law, as so adopted, be herein inserted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK LOCAL LAW #1 - 1988 A Local Law Entitled AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, as follows: I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this local law is to amend Local Law #3 - 1985, known as Subdivision Regulations, as follows: - 3 - 000974 4 January 26, 1988 II. SECTION 1.5 Where the Board of Trustees finds that, because of the special circumstances of a particular case, extraordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these Regulations, it may modify the Regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured provided, that any such modification shall be consistent with the spirit and intent of these Regulations, all Village Laws, and the Official Map. Similarly, pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-738 of the Village Law and for purposes of enabling and encouraging flexibility of design and development of land in such a manner as to promote the most appropriate use of land; to facilitate the adequate and economical provisions of streets and utilities; and to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open lands, the Board of Trustees is hereby authorized to approve or require the modification of applicable provisions of this law as well as the provisions of the Village Zoning Law subject to the conditions herein- after set forth and any such other reasonable conditions as the Board of Trustees may in its discretion add thereto. 1.51 This procedure may be followed at the discretion of the Board of Trustees if, in said Board's judgment, its application would benefit the Village. 1.52 This procedure may be applied in all single-family residential zones to properties equal or greater than three (3) times the minimum lot size of the particular district within which the land is located. 1.53 This procedure shall be applicable only to lands zoned for single-family residential purposes and its application shall result in a permitted number of dwelling units which shall in no case exceed the number which could be permitted in the judgment of the Board of Trustees, if the land were subdivided into lots conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements of the zoning applicable to the district or districts in which said land is situated and confirming to all other applicable requirements. 1.54 The dwelling units permitted may be, at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and subject to the conditions set forth by the Board of Trustees, in detached, semi-detached, or attached, or multi- story structures. - 4 - 0009,75 January 26, 1988 1.55 In the event that the application of this procedure results in a plat showing lands available for parkā€¢, recreation, open space, or other municipal purposes directly related to the plat, then the Board of Trustees, as a condition of plat approval, may establish such conditions on the ownership, use, and maintenance of such lands as it deems necessary to assure the preservation of such lands for their intended purposes. The Board of. Trustees may require that such conditions shall be approved by the Board of Trustees before the plat may be approved for filing. 1.56 The proposed site plan, including areas within which structures may be located, the height and spacing of buildings, open space and their landscaping, off-street open and enclosed parking spaces, and streets, driveways and all other physical features as shown on said plan or otherwise described, accompanied by a statement setting forth the nature of such modifications, changes, or supplementations of existing zoning provisions as are not shown on said site plan, shall be subject to review at the public hearing held pursuant to the public hearings normally held in the process of subdivision approval. 1.57 On the filing of the plat in the Office of the County Clerk or register, a copy shall be filed with the Village Clerk and the Village Engineer. The Village Clerk shall make appropriate notations and references thereto in the Village Zoning Law or map. 1.58 In permitting any such modification, the Board of Trustees shall attach such conditions as are, in its judgment, necessary to secure substantially the objectives of the standard or requirement so modified. III. EFFECTIVE DATE This local law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. - 5 - 0000m), January 26, 1988 2. Rye Ridge Shopping Center/Merritt & Holby - Rezoning Approval and Preliminary Site Plan Approval On motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to see that notices are sent out to residents within 500 feet of the proposed application in order that the Public Hearing may be held on February 23, 1988, at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Offices. 3. The Establishment of Regulations for Controlling Lot Coverage Pursuant to a request made by Mr. Bernie Klem of the Planning Board, Mayor Kabcenell stated that if they (the Planning Board) were not comfortable with addressing this issue now, it could be adjourned for a month. Following a brief discussion, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on Establishing Regulations for Controlling Lot Coverage be, and it hereby is, adjourned to February 23, 1988. 4. Kiewit Industrial This request (for use of the Village's right-of-way to install a fiber-optic cable to be owned and maintained by IBM Corp. for the integration of a network system known as the WINET System) is before several municipalities in the County, Mayor Kabcenell explained, and an adjournment until February 23rd has been requested. 6 - 000071 January 26, 1988 Mr. John Lipchek, a representative of Kiewit Industrial, explained the proposed procedure and then stated the proceeds which the Village would receive if this rental of pole space for the network cabling was approved. In answer to a question raised by a resident, Mr. Lipchek said that in order for other corporations to do the same thing, their requirements would have to be very heavy to justify the cost involved. Mayor Kabcenell then stated that a copy of the cable route was available for review in the Village Offices. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on Kiewit Industrial be, and it hereby is, adjourned to February 23, 1988, at 8:00 P.M. at the Village Offices. At this time, on motion by Trustee Cresenzi, seconded by Trustee Nardi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be, and they hereby are, declared closed. PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL: S. 211 South Ridge Street - Larizza Mayor Kabcenell requested that Rocca Circosta see that the applicant submit more complete plans before this was referred to the Planning Board. On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was - 7 - 000978 January 26, 1988 RESOLVED, that the application of Larizza for 211 South Ridge Street be, and it hereby is, referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendations. Thereafter, pursuant to a request by Attorney Kramer, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,500 be deposited with the Village of Rye Brook Environmental Fund by the applicant, Lou Larizza, for the proposed project at 211 South Ridge Street. RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION 6. Traffic Commission - Signage in Rye Acres Mr. Don Gerstenzang, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, stated that several discussions were held regarding the installation of Stop Signs in the Orchard Street vicinity. He then noted that the proposal was referred to the Police Department for their recommendation; however, Police Chief Gendelia stated that he was unaware that such a request had been made. Mayor Kabcenell stated that since there has not been a complete interchange between the Traffic Commission and the Police Department, and on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, it was RESOLVED, that the proposal regarding the installation of Stop Signs in the Old Orchard Street vicinity be referred to the Police Department for their review and recommendations; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter be adjourned to the February 23, 1988 meeting. 8 - 0009T) January 26, 1988 7. Request of Scarsdale/White Plains Hospital Auxiliary to hold a Fund Raising Event at the Rye Town Hilton Attorney Kramer stated that this request could not be granted because under the Constitution of the State of New York, there must be a plebiscite. Following a very brief discussion, Mayor Kabcenell requested the Deputy Clerk to write the Auxiliary a letter of regret. 8. Grievance Day Resolution (2/16/88) Trustee Meiskin announced that forms for filing Grievances were available from the Town Assessor' s Office. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll of the Village of Rye Brook for the fiscal year 1988 - 1989 will be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk on February 1, 1988 where it may be reviewed and examined by any person at all times during normal business hours until the 16th day of February, 1988. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees will hereby sit as the Assessment Review Board, pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law, on Tuesday, February 16, 1988, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. , at 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, New York, to hear grievances regarding assessments. - 9 - 0009 w January 26, 1988 9. Election Day Procedures / Registration Day Resolutions On motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: ELECTION DAY/REGISTRATION DAY PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to Section 15-118, Sub. 3 (a, b, c) of the Election Law, is required to designate the hours for the Registration of voters, and the date of Registration being fixed by law as the 10th day preceding the Election; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that more than one-half of voters qualified to vote at a forthcoming Village Election for village officers were personally registered at the last preceding General Election, other than a Village Election, and registration in a single location will be accomplished more efficiently and economically; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 15-118 (Sub. 9) of the Election Law, the locations where the Registration of voters is normally held shall be consolidated into a single place, to wit: VILLAGE OFFICE, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a single Board of Electors be used for taking the Registration of each Election District; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk be authorized to appoint two (2) Election Inspectors and a Clerical Assistant who shall also serve as an Alternate Inspector if necessary, all of whom shall serve on Registration Day; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said Inspectors of Election or Clerical Assistants are unable to serve on Registration Day, that the Village Clerk be authorized to appoint Alternate Inspectors; and be it - 10 - 000981 January 26, 1988 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Inspectors of Election of the Village of Rye Brook shall prepare a register for such Election in the manner provided by law and shall meet on the 10th day preceding the coming annual Village Election, to wit: March 5, 1988 at the Village Office, 90 South Ridge Street, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 9:00 P.M. of that day, for the purpose of completing said register for such Village Election in the manner provided by law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall furnish the necessary blank books in connec- tion with such Registration and Election at the expense of the Village; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Inspectors of Election and Clerical Assistants shall receive the sum of Six ($6) Dollars per hour as their compensation. On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: ELECTION INSPECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Election Law, there shall be two (2) Inspectors of Election for each Election District in the Village Election to be held on March 15, 1988 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Chair- persons, Election Inspectors and Clerical Assistants be, and they hereby are, appointed: Marion Meyer, Chair 71 Bowman Avenue Rye Brook Joyce Meyer 71 Bowman Avenue " Millie DiSanto, C.A. 151 North Ridge St. " Betty Greto, Chair 3 West Street " Beth Bandy 11 Lincoln Avenue " Millie Wolfson, C.A. 4 Terrace Court " - 11 - 000982 January 26, 1988 Frank Spear, Chair 44 Bonwit Road " Judy Uhry 19 Rock Ridge Drive " Rita Messina, C.A. 808 King Street Peg Fleishman, Chair 27 Sleepy Hollow Rd. " Frank Alimena 440 North Ridge St. " Margaret Packman, C.A. 6 Pine Ridge Road " Jean Mendicino, Chair 81 Hillcrest Avenue " Katherine Budinoff 39 Avon Circle " Suzanne Hay, C.A. 4 Wyman Street " Lee Russillo, Chair 11 Knollwood Drive " Annette Alimena 440 North Ridge St. " Frances Incorvia, C.A. 249 Besty Brown Rd. " Earl Aune, C.A. 60 Windsor Road " Patricia Pagli, Chair 19 Elm Hill Drive " Barbara Nardi 10 Woodland Avenue " Nicholas Incorvia, C.A. 249 Betsy Brown Rd. " and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Alternate Election Inspectors be, and they hereby are, appointed: -Jo Walsh 27 Meadowlark Road Rye Brook Barbara Minnitte 814 King Street " Filomena Piro 88 Grant Street " Charlie Moeller 7 Argyle Road " Helen Wacker 12 Brook Lane " and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for each Election Inspector for said Village Election be at the sum of Six ($6) Dollars per hour. 12 - 0009813 January 26, 1988 On motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: VOTING MACHINES BE IT RESOLVED, that at the next Village Election to be held on March 15, 1988, voting machines shall be used; said voting machines being owned by the Town of Rye; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said voting machines are not available, the use of paper ballots is hereby authorized; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polls in each of the seven (7) Election Districts shall be opened at 7:00 A.M. in the morning and remain open until 9:00 P.M. in the evening of said day; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the polling places be, and they hereby are, designated for the respective Election Districts as follows: #20 Port Chester Middle School Main Lobby #21 Port Chester Middle School Main Lobby #22 Blind Brook High School Main Lobby #23 Ridge Street School Gymnasium I #26 Port Chester Senior High School Lobby #27 Ridge Street School Gymnasium #29 Ridge Street School Gymnasium APPOINTMENTS AUTHORIZATION 10. Posillipo Center - Lifting the Moratorium on Use Mayor Kabcenell conveyed that a request was made to lift the moratorium on the Posillipo Center in order for it to be used specifically by the candidates running for office in the Village Election. 13 - 0009841 January 26, 1988 On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with Trustee Meiskin abstaining from the vote, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the moratorium on the Posillipo Center be lifted specifically for its use by candidates for the purpose of holding meetings and other functions directly related to the Village Election. Former Trustee Jules Harris stated that the use of the Posillipo Center for campaigning purposes would be a benefit to the entire community. 11. Retiree's Benefits - Amendment to Agreement of 3/13/84 Mayor Kabcenell stated that this matter would be put over to the next Board meeting so additional information could be obtained. 12. Westchester Shore Humane Society Agreement In answer to a question posed by Trustee Nardi, Mayor Kabcenell said that the Society actually patrols the Village two days per week but they are available everyday. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Nardi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: WESTCHESTER SHORE HUMANE SOCIETY BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Jack L. Kabcenell be and he hereby is authorized to execute an Agreement on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook with the Westchester Shore Humane Society for a term commencing January 1, 1988 and ending May 31, 1989. - 14 - 00098 I January 26, 1988 13. Check Register Authorization On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Nardi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: 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: Payroll Checks #11995 - #12487; Combined Check Register #7868 - #8461; Combined Check Register (Hand Checks) #5167 - 5222. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. 14. Westerleigh Court - Dedication of Road (Iorio Subdivision) Rocco Circosta informed the Board that he was in the process of receiving the total package on the dedication of the road in the Iorio Subdivision. Mr. Ken Heller suggested that the Village maintain certain control as there was still one house yet to be built and Mr. Circosta stated that a two-year Maintenance Bond was filed with the Village. Farmer Trustee Stan Zak requested that the Director of Public Works make sure that the new road has no standing water. - 15 - 000986 January 26, 1988 15. Personnel Matters - Greg Austin Mayor Kabcenell stated, for informational purposes, that with his many talents and wonderful qualifications, Greg should make an effective Police Officer. He continued that there were two retirements in the Police Department and Greg Austin together with Russ Stein were now in the County Training Program to fill those vacancies. Mayor Kabcenell added he was proud Greg came out so high on the list and that the Board was able to make this appointment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16. December 8, 1987 17. January 12, 1988 On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, the Minutes of December 8, 1987 and January 12, 1988 were approved with the changes Trustee Meiskin has previously submitted. NOT ON THE AGENDA Bruno Gioffre, Esq. appeared and requested that the adjourned Public Hearing on the Zoning Law amendment regarding the height of buildings be scheduled. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Tuesday, February 23, 1988, at 8:00 P.M. , in the Village Offices, as the date, time and place for a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #2 - 1988, entitled "Amendment to the Zoning Law of the Village of Rye Brook" with respect to the Height of Buildings. - 16 - 000981 January 26, 1988 At this time, Mr. Gioffre requested that this amendment be reviewed by the Board of Architectural Review. Mr. Ken Heller requested that the height of basements be included in any amendment regarding the height of buildings. NEXT MEETING DATE On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, Grievance Day is established by law and falls this year on the 16th day of February, 1988; and WHEREAS, due to vacation schedules and school recess, it would be in the best interest to hold one combined Agenda/ Grievance Day Meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that provided a quorum is present, the Agenda Meeting scheduled for the second Tuesday in February, be and it hereby is, moved to the 16th day of February, 1988 to be combined with the Grievance Day Meeting. ADJOURNMENT At this time, on motion by Mayor Kabcenell, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk 17 -