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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-30 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- AGENDA MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1997 -- 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: ACTION: 1. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO. #3 - 1997 ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE PROVISIONS. 2. CONSIDERING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY CERASO FOR THE PROPERTY AT SO. RIDGE ST. & BOWMAN AVE. RESOLUTIONS: 3. CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND WETLANDS APPLICATION BY HILLANDALE ASSOCIATES FOR 24 HILLANDALE RD, SEC. 1, BL. 7, LOTS 2132 AND 3112. 4. FIREHOUSE-- COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY. 5. REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE PROPOSED 2-LOT SCHWARTZ SUBDIVISION FOR 31 HILLANDALE RD. SEC. 1, BL. 6, LOT it-C. 6. CIRCULATION OF NOTICE OF REVISED RYE BROOK ZONING MAP. 7. AWARDING CONTRACT 9711 - ROCK RIDGE SEWER REPAIR 8. CHECK REGISTERS. MINUTES: 9. AUGUST 19, 1997 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS: 10. MRS. JO-JO CONFALONE, PARK AVE. SCH. HOLIDAY CHAIR REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PLACE A SIGN AT BOWMAN & RIDGE FOR THE PARK AVE. SCHOOL PTO FAIR. NEXT MEETING DATES: k REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 189 1997 AGENDA MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1997 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1997 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OC)6560 VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 938 KING STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK OCTOBER 30, 1997 7:30 p.m. CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. 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 (absent) Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Village staff attending the meeting were: Village Administrator Christopher J. Russo Village Attorney Kenneth E. Powell Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland Village Planner Christian K. Miller Fire Chief William D. McCluskey Police Chief Robert Santoro PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO.#3 - 1997 ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE PROVISIONS: Christian Miller said that the purpose of the bulk standard zoning code was to encourage the creation of uniform lots that fit within the character of the community. He explained the modifications that would be made to the original zoning code, including revisions to frontage regulations. In addition, the frontage requirement was increased so that there would be less potential variation. In addition, the definition of the horizontal circle requirement was modified to include the fact that the building must be located within it. Front lot lines and front yard setbacks were discussed too. Rear and side lot line definitions were made clearer and subdivision regulations were also discussed. Trustee Pellino asked whether Table 2 included lots in the pending stage before the Planning Board. Mr. Miller said that they did evaluate Red Roof Farm. The Hillandale Road application would be affected. Trustee Pellino said that the Board should give consideration to pending applications. He said that they should perhaps grandfather the pending applications because it is not fair to have them start over. Trustee Zuckerman asked when the applications would fall under the grandfather law. He thought that the applications that are pending today should be grandfathered. October 30, 1997 006561 Mr. Miller said that it depended on when the law goes into effect. \i Trustee Zuckerman commented on the number of nonconforming lots and the changes in frontage. He said that the width requirement was in excess of what the proposing frontage requirement was. Trustee Pellino said that a mean width should be calculated even though the horizontal circle method was proven in other communities to be easier than the mean width calculations. Trustee Zuckerman said that the prior method of average mean width was more difficult and that most lots are rectangular where the average width is the same as the frontage. He questioned the definition of a lot line being not less than ten feet in length. He thought that they would not want to encourage that shape of property. He said that he would want to see some alternatives. Mr. Miller did not think that it encouraged that shape of property. Trustee Zuckerman questioned the subdivision amendment regarding cul-de-sacs. Since the horizontal .circle was of a different dimension, he asked whether it should be left or not. He also asked if it would be a good idea to incorporate the examples and diagrams into the code so that they are clearer. Mr. Miller thought that would be a good idea. After a motion by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the board unanimously agreed that the public hearing would be adjourned until November 18, 1997. 1 2. CONSIDERING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY CERASO FOR THE PROPERTY AT SO. RIDGE ST. & BOWMAN AVE.: i James Staudt, the representative of Ceraso, and John Stager spoke at the meeting. Mr. Staudt said that the Planning Board took a practical and proactive approach and they created a uniform parking area. Mr. Stager said that the driveway was moved farther away from the intersection for easier turning movements. Buffer planting would be installed around the back and trees would be added to break up the mass of the parking tot. Mr. Staudt said they needed to accommodate large trucks waiting to be serviced or filling up gas tanks. Mayor Cresenzi raised the issue of pedestrian safety and sidewalks. Mr. Stager said that there would be blacktop and not separate concrete sidewalks. Mr. Staudt said that they would paint arrows and white stripes to define the gas station area and the right of way area. He said that they were willing to replace the asphalt sidewalks with concrete sidewalks even though they felt that the markings were sufficient. Mayor Cresenzi said the area gets a lot of traffic by Middle School kids and shoppers. He wondered if the white striping would be sufficient. Trustee Strum asked about cars entering and driving at the southern cut because they would stick out and obstruct traffic flow. In addition, he said that cars exiting block the flow of traffic at the intersection. 2 October 30, 1997 006562 Trustee Pellino asked that they seriously consider amending the application. He also asked that aesthetics be considered as well as pedestrian safety. He thought that the concrete sidewalks would be safer for both pedestrians and drivers as well. Mayor Cresenzi asked that the plantings that would be going up to the existing building be extended six to eight feet. Mr. Staudt accepted the planting changes and agreed to put concrete sidewalks in at Bowman Avenue. After a motion by Trustee Strum and a second by Trustee Pellino, the board agreed to close the hearing. Mr. Powell will work on the approval resolution for the November 18, 1997 meeting. RESOLUTIONS: 3. CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND WETLANDS APPLICATION BY HILLANDALE ASSOCIATES FOR 24 HILLANDALE RD, SEC.I, BL. 7, LOTS 2112 AND 3112 (Held over until next meeting-Applicant's request): This item was removed from the agenda upon the applicant's request and will be held over for the November 18, 1997 meeting. 4. FIREHOUSE— COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY: Christian Miller said that the Board needed to declare its intent as lead agency. Mayor Cresenzi asked what the next step would be. Mr. Miller said that after the Board designates itself as lead agency, it could declare a positive declaration, create a draft environmental impact statement, hold a public scoping session, and then receive comments on the DEIS. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION NOTICE OF INTENT LEAD AGENCY RYE BROOK FIRE STATION RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is authorized and directed to circulate, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, a Notice of Intent to act as Lead Agency, with respect to the Village of Rye Brook Fire Station Action, with such notice to be accompanied by the revised Rye Brook Fire Station Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis (ABSENT) Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 3 UUf���a�3 October 30, 1997 5. REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE PROPOSED 2-LOT SCHWARTZ i SUBDIVISION FOR 31 HILLANDALE RD. SEC.1,BL. 6, LOT 11- Mr. Powell said that it does not make sense for the applicant to go right to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He said that the application should go through some sort of review first. Trustee Zuckerman said that the Village Engineer should make not of the deficiencies in the application. He said that he could not conceive the Zoning Board granting a variance for the subdivision. Trustee Pellino said that the Board is obligated to refer a completed application; however, neither lot meets the gross area requirement. Mr. Powell said that the application was by no means compliant and that it must go before the Zoning Board of Appeals because neither lot is conforming. Mayor Cresenzi said that they would refer the application to the Planning Board with a fee schedule and leave it up to the applicant to proceed. Trustee Pellino's comment about the application being deficient would be included with the referral. On the motion of Mayor Cresenzi, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE PROPOSED 2-LOT SCHWARTZ SUBDIVISION FOR 31 HILLANDALE RD. SECTION 1, BLOCK 6, LOT 11-C RESOLVED, that the subdivision application of Steven& Joanna Schwartz for a 2-lot subdivision at 31 Hillandale Rd., Section 1, Block 6, Lot 11-C, is referred to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall pay into the Professional Fees/Environmental Review fund a sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) and such additional amounts as may be requested to defray professional and environmental review costs. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis (ABSENT) Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 6. CIRCULATION OF NOTICE OF REVISED RYE BROOK ZONING MAP: Minor changes regarding hotel zoning districts and the R20 were made. 4 October 30. 1997 006564 On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION OF DRAFT ZONING MAP FOR COMMENT RESOLVED, that the draft Zoning Map prepared by the Village's Planning Consultant to better show the existing zoning districts of the Village shall be distributed to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and comment; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purpose of this review is to primarily ensure the draft zoning map accurately depicts existing zoning districts and it is not for the purpose of soliciting recommendations for changes; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator shall make such other distribution of the ,Zoning Map for comment as may be deemed appropriate. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis (ABSENT) Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 7. AWARDING CONTRACT 9711 - ROCK RIDGE SEWER REPAIR(Under Review): On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustees Pellino, the following resolution was adopted as amended: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT#9711 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION AT ROCK RIDGE DRIVE WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bid proposals for Contract#9711 entitled, "Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at Rock Ridge Drive;" and WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, during the notice period nine (9) copies of the contract documents were picked up or mailed out to vendors; and WHEREAS, at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T., Friday, October 24, 1997 the Village of Rye Brook publicly opened and read two (2) proposals; and WHEREAS, on reviewing the bids, the Village Administrator, the Assistant to the Administrator and the 5 October 30. 1997 00 565 Village Engineer have determined that the lowest responsible bidder meeting requirements for the work to be performed is Hudson Canyon Construction, Inc., of Sleepy Hollow, New York, for the total approximate bid price of$55,650 for performing Option A under the contract for this work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that Contract#9711 entitled, "Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at Rock Ridge Drive" is hereby awarded to Hudson Canyon Construction, Inc., of Sleepy Hollow, New York, for the total approximate bid price of$55,650 for performing Option A under the contract for this work; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the contract and all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution, together with any temporary permit contracts needed in conjunction with the construction. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE ,TRUSTEE TUNIS (absent) TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 8. CHECK REGISTER: On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, 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 and Budget Officer for payment: On-Line Checks 17367 - 17452 Payroll 24134 -24331 Pre Paid 17249 Capital 2778 - 2780 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after audit hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS (absent) TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 6 October 30, 1997 006566 MINUTES: 9. AUGUST 19 1997 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA (under review): Trustee Zuckerman said that on page 2, the motion was to close the public hearing not adjourn it. He also said that on page 3, it should read"zoning code text amendments" and "original" petitions not "regional" petitions. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Strum, the August 19, 1997 minutes were unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS: 10. MRS JO-JO CONFALONE PARK AVE. SCH. HOLIDAY CHAIR REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PLACE A SIGN AT BOWMAN & RIDGE FOR THE PARK AVE. SCHOOL PTO FAIR: Administrator Russo said that they were requesting a sign to be put up on November 1, 1997 and removed by November 16, 1997. Kip Konigsberg spoke about the Red Roof Farm subdivision. He said that the Planning Board passed the resolution regarding the request of the Board to determine the issues of the layout and plan. He said that Christian Miller's office set forth the issues in the memo. He also said that he submitted the package for consideration by the Planning Board. Mr. Konigsberg said that there were two main issues at hand. First, the firehouse lot configuration(lots 1 & 2) and second, the roadway width. Twenty-four foot roads were proposed and there would be no parking on one side all of the time and on both sides during snow removal season. Mayor Cresenzi said that the parking situation was not practical because there are houses on both sides of the street. Trustee Zuckerman agreed and he said that the Fire Chief had many issues including hydrant location and the steep grades. Trustee Strum said that the surrounding roadways were 26 feet wide and he said that not coordinating, the existing road work was not practical. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that he present his plan to the Planning Board which would then make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Mayor Cresenzi added that the Planning Board is an advisory Board. He said that the application should go through the Planning Board first so that they could make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. He emphasized that the Planning Board and the applicant must communicate with one another. He also informed Mr. Konigsberg that the Planning Board expects him back. Harry Krausman, Planning Board Chairman, asked if lots 1 & 2 would be adequate for the firehouse. Trustee Zuckerman said that no matter where the firehouse is it would be the same size. 7 October 30, 1997 006567 Mr. Konigsberg said that he would go back to his consultants regarding having 28 feet wide roads. j Mayor Cresenzi announced the next meeting dates. There being no further discussion, the board agreed to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christopher I Russo Village Administrator 8