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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-22 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING-- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1996, 6:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON TYPES OF WASTE COLLECTED. 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR BLIND BROOK ESTATES BY PETER MURRAY FOR THE 998 KING STREET PROPERTY (TO BE ADJOURNED). RESOLUTIONS: 3. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT#9609 ENTITLED "RECYCLING" TO THE LOW-BIDDER REC. INDUS. CORP. 4. A BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION TO THE JUDGEMENTS AND CLAIMS ACCOUNT TO FUND PAYMENT OF THE RYE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT. 5. A RESOLUTION REFERRING AN APPLICATON TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY ON THE PLANS TO DEVELOP HIGH POINT VILLAGE (SEC. 19 BL. 3, LOTS lAl, 1A2 AND 1112). 6. CHECK REGISTER. DISCUSSION: 1 7. BID PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT #9608 ENTITLED "PINE RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT." 8. A RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE APPLICATION OF MERRITT & HOLBY TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET. COMMUNICATIONS: 9. REPORT OF THE RYE BROOK BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE. 10. PRESENTATION BY RIGH POINT ESTATE DEVELOPERS (PLANNING BOARD INVITED). MINUTES: 11. JANUARY 23, 1996 REGULAR MEETING 12. JULY 23, 1996 REGULAR MEETING NEXT MEETING DATES: AGENDA MEETING-- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1996 REGULAR MEETING-- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996 0062413 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK OCTOBER 22, 1996 6:30 P.M. CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Meeting Room and the roll was called. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Eugene R. Strum Trustee Nancy Stein Tunis Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Village staff attending the meeting were: Village Administrator Christopher J. Russo Village Attorney Kenneth E. Powell Village Treasurer Joseph Cortese Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland Secretary to the Village Board Lisa B. Marinaccio Recreation Superintendent Thomas Hroncich Recreation Leader James Whiting Christian Miller, F.P. Clark& Associates Before the meeting began, Mr. Russo was asked to introduced Mr. James Whiting, the new Recreation Leader. "Jim has an impressive background, which is part of the reason why we are hiring him. He is from Briarcliffe Manor and he holds an M.S. in Education, M.A. with a Psychology emphasis, and a B.A. in Sociology from SUNY Oneonta. Mayor Cresenzi commenced the meeting with discussion on the first item on the agenda. 1. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOCAL LAW: AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON TYPES OF WASTE COLLECTED. Mayor Cresenzi noted a previous conversation he and the Village Administrator had regarding contractors and waste that Rye Brook picks up. He referred to Section 2b. Mr. Russo stated that the intent was that if someone brought in a contract to specifically do tree work they would be required to remove the debris that was beyond the size that would be picked up with the collection. If someone properly cuts up debris from damaged, downed or dead trees and puts it out properly, it is acceptable for the Village to take it from a homeowner or their landscaper. The intent was not to exclude landscapers, so long as the material is put 006244 October 22, 1996 out in proper sizes. There was a typo which read "...shall not pick-up flammable..." and the word "not" should be removed from Section lb, second line, second word. The Board reiterated its intention not to exclude landscapers from putting material out that they cut, as long they bundled it and put it out properly. A member of the Board asked what category would cover old furniture like a couch or an old coffee table. Mr. Russo stated that this is Wednesday trash and it is picked up. Typically, there has not been a problem removing old furniture, but if a piece was too heavy a homeowner could be requested to break it up. Mayor Cresenzi stated the Board's intent to avoid having 300 lb. stumps put out, since the weight limit is now 50 pounds. It was noted that the amendments were designed to address certain issues. A question was asked regarding landscapers who remove trees. The way the code is written now is that such waste shall not be placed by the curb and picked up by the Village. This seems to include grass clippings as well as trees. It was felt that a policy should be designed as to exactly when the gardeners must remove their own waste. Mr. Russo asked when a gardener becomes a contractor? An example was offered for clean up of storm debris cut up by a landscaper or a tree company. Should the debris be placed curb side or should that contractor/gardener remove it? The way the code is now written, contractors must remove their own waste. Mr. Russo asked if there was a way to separate out gardeners who are in the employ of a particular homeowner on a regular basis? His other question was can contractors who cut and bundle debris properly leave it for the Village to take away. He asked for a decision from the Board on this policy. Mr. William Aughavin noted that there was not continuity in scheduling the Village's leaf removal program. He felt that there needed to be a sub-committee set up to discuss the possibility of hiring some local contractors to help the Village speed the process. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the government's purpose is to serve the people. There are 2800 homes in the Village and this could effect every one. If any debris comes off of Village property and it is cut properly then it should be picked up. What we are trying to get a handle on is landscapers who might work in other communities, bring their waste into Rye Brook and put it out on the curb here. Mayor Cresenzi did not know how to deal with this problem short of establishing a licensing program. Mr. Aughavin repeated that there should be a continuity of pick-up dates/times so homeowners could work with their contractors to insure that leaves are put out on time. A member of the Board noted that this provision also relates to home construction and other contractors who do work and leave the construction and demolition debris i.e. sheetrock, old furniture, etc. out at the curb. It costs a good deal of money to hire a container for a typical alteration and a contractor may be able to eliminate the need for a container simply by setting it out on the curb. Mayor Cresenzi felt that it necessary to know the Board's intent before adopting the new law. The issue, therefore, was adjourned until the November 12th meeting. The proposed local law read as follows: A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 135 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to provide for limitations on types of waste collected by the Village. Items underlined are additions to the Code and {in brackets} are deletions from the Code. 006245 October 22, 1996 BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, as follows: Section 1. Section 135-3 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to road as follows: A. Any waste material other than garbage, ashes, (and} rubbish, and logs which cannot be readily deposited in any receptacles may be compacted and securely bundled, tied or packed so as to be easily handled, but not weighing more than fifty 50 (seventy five (75)) pounds and not likely to be scattered, and, when packed and secured, may be placed at the curb on curb pickup days. Such packages, logs or bundles shall (should) not exceed three (3) feet in length. B. Neither the Department of Public Works nor the Village's Sanitation Contractor shall pick un flammable or highly combustible matter, such as cleaning establishment wastes or other industrial wastes found to contain varnish paint thinners or other dangerous materials; sawdust• explosives• ammunition oil drums either full or empty, cans or barrels containing combustible liquids,• rubber tires of any size; rubber wastes• automotive or similar batteries• tar paper roofing tar cam dead animals• or any hazardous waste as defined by Article 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Section 2. Section 135-4 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows: A. No garbage, trash, rubbish or receptacles may be placed at the curb except on curb pickup day or after 6:00 p.m. on the evening before curb pick up day. B. Contractors, gardeners and landscape contractors performing demolition landscaping, gardening, trash or tree removal for compensation shall be responsible for removing or arranging for the removal of all garbage trash rubbish trees garden waste and other waste produced in connection with their work and such waste shall not be placed at the curb for pick up by the Village. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR BLIND BROOK ESTATES BY PETER MURRAY FOR THE 998 KING STREET PROPERTY. Mayor Cresenzi opened the Public Hearing and read correspondence from the applicant, Mr. Peter Murray, requesting that the matter be adjourned. A motion was made to adjourn the hearing and was seconded. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 006246 October 22, 1996 RESOLUTIONS: 3. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT #9609 ENTITLED "RECYCLING" TO THE LOW-BIDDER RECYCLING INDUSTRIES CORP. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT#9609 -- RECYCLING WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bid proposals, for Contract #9609 -- Recycling; and WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised on Wednesday, October 2, 1996, in the official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS,the Village distributed copies of the Bid Proposal Package to approximately six (6) different companies that perform recycling collections; and WHEREAS,on Tuesday, October 15, 1996, at 2 p.m., the Village of Rye Brook publicly opened and read one(1) proposal; and WHEREAS,the lowest responsible bidder is Recycling Industries Corporation of Mamaroneck, New York with an approximate bid price (in Alternative II which sets a contract term of March 3, 1997 through May 31, 2001) in pick-ups for all curbside containers at a monthly cost of Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Two Dollars ($6,952.00) and a per pick-up price for all containers of non-curbside developments of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per pick-up; and WHEREAS,the proposal and prices for Alternative II amount to a 1.6% increase in costs over the current curbside recycling costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that after review by the Village Administrator, the bid entitled Contract #9609 --Recycling be awarded to Recycling Industries Corp. of Mamaroneck, New York, per its proposal on Alternative H for a monthly bid-price of$6,952 and an annual bid-price of$83,424; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mayor is authorized to execute said contract for recycling with Recycling Industries Corp. of Mamaroneck, New York, on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 4. A BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION TO THE JUDGEMENTS AND CLAIMS ACCOUNT TO FUND PAYMENT OF THE RYE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT. 00€24 t October 22, 1996 Mr. Russo commented that a tax agreement was reached concerning the Rye Ridge Condos, Avon Circle, and we must now pay the bill. We need to move$26,739 from contingency to the Judgement of Claims line. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLVED,that the following budget modification be hereby approved: FROM TO AMOUNT 101.1990.424 101.1930.439 $26,739.00 (Contingency) (Judgement& Claims) TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AVE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. A RESOLUTION REFERRING AN APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY ON THE PLANS TO DEVELOP HIGH POINT VILLAGE (SEC. 1, BL. 3, LOTS IAL 1A2 AND 1112). Mayor Cresenzi requested that Mr. Russo read the Resolution for Planning Board Referral and the Lead Agency status. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY ON THE APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR HIGH POINT VILLAGE SECTION 1, BLOCK 3, LOTS IAI, 1A2, AND 1112 RESOLVED,that the petition submitted by the High Point Village Company (the Applicant), to amend the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code and Map to rezone a 137 acre parcel formerly used as High Point Hospital to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is hereby referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation; and it is 006248 October 22, 1996 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed action is considered a Type I Action that must undergo a coordinated review pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) of the Environmental Conservation Law; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall circulate to all involved and interested agencies a notice stating the intent of the Village Board of Trustees to act as Lead Agency with respect to this matter; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall pay the sum of $25,000 into the Professional Services/Environmental Fee Fund and such additional sums as may be required. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 6. CHECK REGISTER. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION 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 by the Village Administrator: Pre-Paid: 14905-14908 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 7. BID PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACT ##9608 ENTITLED "PINE RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT." Reference was made to Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland's memo regarding the bids. The bids came back between $80-90,000 on the low end, but were anticipated to be more in the $60,000 range. As the numbers were significantly higher than expected, the Board discussed the project including the 006249 October 22, 1996 demolition aspect. The Board discussed whether to award the contract to the low bidder or look to re-bid it and scale it down, or some combination of the above. Trustee Strum requested an analysis. Recreation Superintendent Thomas Hroncich stated that the only significant savings from the demolition would be a maximum of $5100. Further, it was discovered that a beveled tile was needed all the way around the perimeter of the concrete path and playground safety area at an unplanned additional cost of about $1,100. Another example -- Item#17 -- was cited regarding furnishing and installing the safety tile. The Village's estimate was$1,296 and the bids came in at$3,000 to $3,500. Another thought was continuing the railroad ties but asphalt curbing was quoted and that price increase is significant. What will be done now is see whether the entire playground can be put in for $65,000 or less. It may call for a different type of surface than as sand and concrete. Everyone would like to see this completed by the spring and the opening day of the baseball season. Mrs. Isabelle"Sissy" Sherlock asked for information on the difference between the low end, wood supplies and the high end supplies like asphalt curb versus the wood railroad ties. After deliberating, the Board agreed that the bids should be rejected and a request was made for this item to be put back onto the agenda for the ,November 12th meeting. It was noted that in looking at the two lowest bids, approximately $51,000 is strictly for the playground equipment. The question is, is it possible to bring the number down in a significant and still build the playground to be ADA compliant. Mr. Hroncich suggested the possibility that the size of the playground be reduced to save money. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS CONTRACT #9608- PINE RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT RESOLVED,that all bids received by the Village of Rye Brook on Contract#9608 for the Pine Ridge Park Playground project are rejected. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE A reminder was made that the Recreation Department would be hosting a Public Forum on Rye Brook's Recreation Programs on Tuesday, October 29, 1996, at 8 p.m. at the Anthony J. Posillipo Center. There are several proposals such as a tennis bubble at Harkness Park and what should be done about the existing pool at the new Village Hall site, which is not in any kind of usable condition. 8. A RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE APPLICATION OF MERRITT& HOLBY TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET. A Trustee asked if the owners of Rye Ridge Shopping Center already initiated the work or if the are following the process. Mr. Russo stated that the Building Inspector has been meeting with them fairly regularly over the proper permits for demolition and interior construction, but there has not been any 00€25® October 22, 1996 substantial renovation to the exterior. Mr. Russo stated that he would check with the Building Department. Mr. Miller stated that site improvements might trigger a site plan review. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted as amended: RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION REQUEST OF MERRITT AND HOLBY, INC. 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RESOLVED,that the request for Site Plan Amendment of Merritt and Holby, Inc. for the elimination of the condition in the original 200 South Ridge Street Site Plan Approval requiring lower roadway access to be closed except for emergency use is hereby referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED,that the applicant shall submit a completed Site Plan Application and pay the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) into the Village's Professional Services/Environmental Review Fund and such additional sums as may be requested. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AVE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 9. REPORT OF THE RYE BROOK BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE. Mrs. Sissy Sherlock gave a report on the 1996 Rye Brook Birthday Celebration. All sponsors were thanked for their generosity in helping the Village entertain approximately 2,000 guests. Volunteers cooked 2,000 hamburgers, 1,200 hot dogs, and also served chips, soda, ice cream, watermelon and a wonderful birthday cake. The 1996 Committee began planning in October of 1995. There were approximately 9 full committee meetings and frequent smaller meetings. With the help of at least 100 volunteers, the outstanding cooperation of the Rye Brook Parks, Highway, Police, Auxiliary and Fire Departments the celebration ran very smoothly. The fifteenth birthday of Rye Brook will be celebrated on June 14, 1997 at Crawford Park. Mr. Ken Berman noted that not one dime of the Village of Rye Brook's property tax money funded the Birthday Party. The following entities contributed money or time to the Birthday party event: Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association (the major contributor) Philip Morris Suburban Carting Parsons & Whitimore Spectrum Group Element 00625- October 22, 1996 Heitman Properties 40-40 Club Gannt Realty Borelli &Russo Larizza Construction Roseman Company Westmore Fuel Dr. Ralph Kronin Village Appliances Preppy Painters Jim Heil The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company The Rye Town Hilton Rye Brook Travel Arrowwood ,Blockbuster Video Rye Brook Security The Garden Restaurant The 1996 Birthday operated at a surplus and the monies will be used for the Recreation Commission, for the Village of Rye Brook and for other worthwhile entities. Mrs. Sherlock noted that the Town of Rye allowed the Village to use Crawford Park without fees. It goes without saying that the entire Recreation Department made the work a lot easier. The entire Committee requests the opportunity to serve for the 15th Birthday celebration. If it is agreed upon, the Committee will hold the first meeting on October 30, 1996. Members of the community are invited to serve on this committee. Additionally, Mrs. Sherlock asked that planting a tree for Rye Brook be considered for its 15th birthday and then, in later years others could be planted too. It was noted that at the 14th Birthday Party the Rye Brook Fire Department participated with all their vehicles and all their employees and volunteers. They allowed children to go up and down the ladder, and they blew up balloons and cooked hot dogs. Every part of the Village participated in the Birthday Party. Mayor Cresenzi recommended that the Committee continue. A suggestion was made that the tree be planted at the Village Hall and then the tradition be repeated every five years. 10. PRESENTATION BY HIGH POINT ESTATE DEVELOPERS (PLANNING BOARD INVITED). Mr. Hochberg thanked the Planning Board Members for coming to this meeting so the presentation could be made to both Boards. He explained, "This is basically a planned residential community with some office and retail components that will provide diverse types of housing for the Village, from senior living facilities to single family homes in an environment that is very, very unique not only for Rye Brook but also for the County and the entire region. This project is a joint venture between three developing companies: • The Care Matrix Corporation, a leading provider of assisted living facilities in eight states with twenty communities currently up and running and 34 other communities currently in various stages of development. 0062 October 22, 1996 • The and Capital Company is a privately owned New York Real Estate Company with substantial holdings and assets and development experience in the New York Metropolitan area and throughout the United States. • The Spectrum Group, known for its projects in Rye Brook and throughout Westchester County. The principals have been working on this project for over two years and they have assembled what is believed to be one of the best and most highly regarded team of professionals working on this project. The Zoning Counsel is Tony Veneziano; Special Zoning Counsel is Milton Berner; Site Engineer is Dolph Rotfeld Engineers; Environmental Planner is Saccardi & Schiff, Traffic Consultant is John Collins; Survey is Ward Carpenter&Associates; Wetlands Consultant is Evans Consulting; Site Design and Architecture is William Devereaux from William Devereaux& Associates. The property is currently zoned OBI. This would allow the developer to build 1,300,000 square feet of office space with over 5,200 supporting parking spaces. Instead, the developer is asking for the Board to re-zone the property to PUD. This will project will basically be residential. This is believed to be more appropriate for the community and for this site. It is also believed that this will provide a more stable tax base. This project, when completed, will generate over $3.4 million in annual real estate tax revenues, $700,000 of which will go to the Village of Rye Brook per year and $1.8 million of which will go to the Blind Brook School District. Over half of the project being proposed will be devoted exclusively to seniors. A substantial part of the other half of the project will be marketed to empty nesters. It is believed, therefore, that the project will have a minimal impact on the school system. A dialogue has been opened up with the school board to discuss the impact on the schools for long term planning -- both for the developer and the school board. The land plan incorporates some elements of a concept that many of the Board members are familiar with -- it is called New Urbanism. Basically, this is an attempt to re-institute some small town traditions through a mix of pedestrian oriented streets, houses with porches, parks, corner stores, and it is alternative to conventional subdivisions. A lot of thought has gone into this plan. Anthony Veneziano, Esq., made a presentation on behalf of the petitioner to provide a general overview of the petition and to address a few procedural points. A request has been made to re-zone to a PUD Zone, a.k.a. a"floating zone." Typically a floating zone is set-up with specific criteria and if your property satisfies that criteria then the zone can be applied to that property. There have been preliminary discussions with the Village Consultant and the developer anticipates a full SEQRA Review -- an adoption of scoping document; a Draft Environmental Impact Statement; a Final Environmental Impact Statement and the adoption of the Environmental Finding Statements. It is anticipated that all this would be done over eight to nine months as part of the initial portion of the process. There is a Public Hearing which will be held sometime in the early spring. This is really the beginning of an 18 to 20 month environmental review process. Input from the public, including residents of adjacent communities is anticipated and welcomed. The petition which was submitted and dated October 15 provides an overview of the application and a petition with a number of exhibits. This can be used as a resource document. The High Point Village proposal satisfies the planning for the area and satisfies all the criteria for a PUD Zone. The property is 137 acres in size and is located on King Street. It has 2900 linear feet of frontage on King Street. The property is located immediately south of the 704 acre Westchester County Airport. f ighpoint also abuts SUNY Purchase to the West. South of the property is the Royal Executive Park. East of the site are a series of uses which include a commercial nursery, a church, the Chieftains, the Town of Greenwich, United Cerebral Palsy and additionally there are several new senior living facilities being considered by Greenwich up and down King Street. In total, the picture that one gets from the zoning perspective is that the area is either commercial in nature or high density residential. There is a school and 00025,3 October 22, 1996 Arrowwood and Doral Greens. The current zoning is OB]. There is an"as of right" plan which sets forth a representative office development. It shows 1,310,000 sq. feet with parking spaces. This generates approximately 1,900 trips in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The project is grounded in addressing a growing senior living marketing area as well as addressing the aging population in the general area. The total amount of units on the site are 437 units. The maximum development on the property, which is 137 acres, is 720 units. In an effort to preserve buffers on the perimeters, which is 150'from King Street and 250' from Lincoln and 100' from Royal Executive Park, and to preserve the wetlands a plan was developed for the 437 units. This is 61% of the maximum development allowed on the site. In addition, in the southwestern corner there were provisions for 168 units and 3 story building, which has an effect of reducing site and lot coverage, by providing so many units in one portion of the site. Regarding Paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Petition, the PUD Zone has four specific intents (set forth on Page 11). The first is to provide for an appropriate mixture of single family residents, townhouses, apartments, and limited commercial retail institutions plus, related accessory uses. The developer provided the Board with the OB 1 Plan to conserve natural resources and reserve open space and provide benefits to ,the community over and above that which could be provided in the existing zoning. The responses to the intent were as follows: High Point incorporates single family residences, building units, apartment units and a mixture of townhouse units (12 of these units will be available for Village employees). There is a commercial aspect and retail components. This planned residential community is a PUD and there is a synergy with different types of uses based on a common theme that the developer feels energizes the site and makes for an exciting project. High Point Village also promotes a flexibility of design by coordinating the three processes. There will also be, as early on as possible, conceptual sub-division layouts and eventually site plans. Coordinating the buffers and the open space -- which is 44% of the site that remains in their natural state-- quite a bit of the site will provide for buffers for the adjacent properties and will also create a certain feeling within the site of preserving natural features. Paragraph#28 sets forth the developer's response to the specific standards. The first is that the application must be submitted by the owner -- this has been done. The second is that the site must be 30 acres; this is 137 acres. Paragraph C talks about the location. The High Point Property is near the Hutchinson Parkway. Then there are permitted uses and densities. There are several requirements. For residential uses, the maximum density is 6 units per acre which allows 720 units maximum. The 437 is a 39% reduction or 61% of the total. The 168 units which will be provided for senior living is 38% of the project and further reduces the impact. The seniors will generate a tax base but their impact on schools will be less. The office component of 60,000 sq. ft. is 68% of the 88,000 sq, ft. which could be applied for on that portion of the property. The retail limit is 3,500 sq. ft. and that is what has been provided for. With respect for the 10% set aside for recreational lands, previously one acre has been donated or transferred to the Village as part of this stipulation/settlement that has been dedicated for park lands. Additionally, 14 acres have been provided for the Village to be used for Village purposes. There will also be some modest recreation uses internal to the site. A member of the Board asked if the western boundaries of the site followed the boundaries between Rye Brook and Harrison. Mr. Veneziano responded that there is a small tax lot located in the Village of Harrison which was not submitted as part of this petition. The boundary does not follow the Brook. Exhibit B was referred to in order to clarify property boundary. Mr. Veneziano stated that all of the information supported their intention. The requested rezoning is consistent with the master plan, with the PUD floating zone and the existing land uses on the site. The actions requested include the following actions, which have been set forth in the petition: 1) A zone map 00625 October 22, 1996 amendment, changing the zone from an OB-1 to PUD; 2) a series of zoning text amendments which address some of the uses on the site; and 3) the Village Board needs to adopt a concept plan as part of the Zoning Ordinance. Subsequent to these actions a formal subdivision plan application and a formal site plan application will be submitted for review and approval by the Board. Any wetland or tree permits would also be discussed. A quick note on the SEQRA study, he asked the Board to confirm that they will act as'Lead Agency. The applicant has anticipated a positive declaration and an EIS. The scoping document in the package gives a fair representation of the impacts that should be looked at which include things such as school taxes, traffic and environmental impacts. They anticipate that at the next meeting the Board could circulate the scoping document to the potentially involved agencies. They asked for the Village Board's and the Planning Board's input which could be part of the scoping document and they anticipate a public scoping forum. A member of the Board asked how much the residential portion would be and Mr. Veneziano noted that there would be approximately 943,000 square feet, less than what would be permitted. The office portion would come to approximately 60,000 square feet and the SEQRA is about 88,000. Mr. Bill Devereaux from Devereaux & Associates addressed the Board. He asked that the Board visit the property so that they could picture what the property will look like. He then presented several drawings to the Board so that a much better idea of what the project will look like. The property has a lot of potential even though it is not flat. The entry will be off of King Street. Due to the size of the property, there is an opportunity here to create more than just another subdivision. There is an opportunity to create a small community that people can enjoy. The applicant is trying to create a village green that has activities, people and things going on. There are a few things that are being done to generate that type of activity. The entry from King Street leads to a bandstand where they may be activities every month or week. There is also a community building, a clock tower, a day care center, pool, tennis courts and a recreation area. But, more importantly, there will be people in the small village as there will be village homes set back from the street. There will also be senior villas which are units attached at one wall, senior housing, a candy store -- things to create activity. This is something that can be done on 137 acres which cannot be done on a 20 acre parcel. The street and lot system will be one that works for the topography. There are also some townhouses for Village Police Officers, Fireman, Teachers, etc. The planned community will take advantage of the ground which is natural to build on and it will leave the ground which is not natural to build on. The senior housing will be basically a three story building. Mr. Aughavin, member of the Planning Board, asked if this community would be serviced by the Village of Rye Brook (police, fire, etc.). He questioned who would monitor the facility and he wished to understand the developer's intentions. Mr. Devereaux stated that the concept would not include a gate house but rather keep the community open to the rest of the Village. Mr. Aughavin noted that then the community would need police and other services and he expressed concern over what the anticipated costs of additional sector coverage. The Village should consider these costs carefully in a project of this nature and magnitude. Mr. Miller stated that this would be part of the impact statement. A member of the public asked about parking as there did not seem to be adequate parking shown on the drawings. Mr. Devereaux noted that there will be parallel parking, plus lots for the facilities. Mr. McCluskey asked if there would be only one entrance into the area. Mr. Devereaux referred to the prints and noted the emergency access along with two entry ways. There could be another access to the site, but it would have to cross the wetlands. Many of the roads are looped and there are usually two ways to get everywhere. There is also a possible emergency access through the Royal Executive Park. 006255 October 22, 1996 Madelon Rand, a member of the Planning Board, asked if there was access to the office building from Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Devereaux responded that there is a boulevard entry off of Lincoln. Ms. Rand asked if that was the only way to get to the building. She was told that she was correct. She felt that it was not part of the planned community. It was noted that the wetlands separated that piece of property from the main part of the property. Amy Schoen, a member of the Planning Board, asked for clarification regarding the egress. Mr. Devereaux responded that it is an emergency egress. The applicant welcomed input from officials and asked for further input. Alternate layouts could be created and then a discussion could be held to cover the pros and cons of the alternatives at a joint meeting. With respect to the scoping document and the next step, the project has been referred to the Planning Board on November 14th. Mayor Cresenzi stated that no blind-siding would be allowed. In order to have productive meetings the ,Board would need Mr. Miller's comments as early as possible. He commended the applicant on a very professional presentation. MINUTES: 11. JANUARY 23, 1996 REGULAR MEETING. 12. JULY 23, 1996 REGULAR MEETING. Discussion on the minutes ensued, a motion to accept these minutes was made, and the minutes were adopted as follows: TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE NEXT MEETING DATES: AGENDA MEETING -- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1996 REGULAR MEETING -- TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Mayor Cresenzi commended the fire, police, auxiliary police and highway department for their work during the recent storm. It was the highest wind and worst damage since 1985. There were 13 major trees which came down throughout the Village. One of our problems is that when trees come down and take down wires we cannot go in and do the tree removal until Con Edison shuts the power off. There were two real problems on Jennifer Lane and Deer Run when wires came down and poles broke. There are not many pole repair people in this area and that was the reason for the significant delays in restoring power. The fire department, in addition to responding to the downed wires, also responded to many locations -- 6 or 7 -- to assist village residents in pumping out their basements. This was scattered throughout the village. This is a new service that came to the village with the new fire department. Congratulations to all of the various services for a job well done. Mr. Aughavin asked the Board to send a formal letter to Con Edison with regard to the fact that their phones were not answered by their officials and calls from this Village's police and fire departments and other responsible entities did not go through. There was a total lack of communication by Con Edison. Mayor 006` 56 October 22, 1996 Cresenzi stated that he supported the idea. Additionally, the Mayor noted that he would speak with the Village Board about making changes to better coordinate the handling of different incidents as they arise. Mrs. Sandy Cortese commented that she believed Con Edison did do a very good job. She believed that everything can be criticized, but nothing is perfect. Mayor Cresenzi reiterated that on Sunday morning they did not respond. Ken Heller made comments regarding the emergency on Jennifer Lane. He felt that the parking during the problem was unacceptable as there were cars on both sides of the street. He felt that the police on duty should have corrected this problem. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 0hri -&A", stopher J. Russo Village Administrator/Clerk