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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999-- 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ADOPTING AN UPDATED
VILLAGE ZONING MAP.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED SCOPE
OF THE DEIS FOR THE KF RYE BROOK/GARDEN INN
HOTEL APPLICATION
2. AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF RETAINAGE TO
ETRE ASSOCIATES FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE
RYE HILLS REHABILITATION PROJECT
3. ACCEPTING PERFORMANCE BOND FOR RECKSON
EXECUTIVE PARK PHASE IH
4. REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
AMENDMENTS AT THE DORAL ARROWWOOD
CONFERENCE CENTER TO THE PLANNING BOARD
5. CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUTCHINSON
RIVER TREE RESTORATION COMMITTEE —_
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MINUTES OF A MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999—7:30 P.M.
CONVENE MEETING
The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Filipowski in the Meeting Room, and the
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Mayor Francis L. Filipowski
Trustee Jody H. Brackman
Trustee Donald E. Degling
Trustee Roger Herman
Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman
Village Staff attending the meeting were:
Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell
Village Treasurer, Diane DiSanto
Assistant to the Administrator, Charles Peretz
Village Engineer, Victor Carosi
Police Chief, Robert Santoro
Superintendent of Recreation, Tom Hroncich
Meeting Secretary, Paula Patafio
The Mayor announced that the first item on the agenda, Considering the Adoption of the Revised
Scope of the DEIS for the KF Rye Brook/Garden Inn Hotel Application, had been adjourned until
the next Board Meeting at the request of the applicant.
Mayor Filipowski commented on the congestion that has been occurring on Ridge Street around the
school at dismissal time. A delay was caused by the installation of a gas main, causing the paving to
be done on Ridge Street during school dismissal. The Mayor stated that there will be a meeting on
Monday, November 29t" with the State, Dr. Van Hooven, and Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, to
discuss this issue. The results of this meeting will give the Board a better understanding.
Mayor Filipowski called for the first item on the agenda:
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PUBLIC HEARING:
1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ADOPTING AN UPDATED VILLAGE ZONING MAP.
Mr. Christian Miller, Village Planning Consultant, made a brief presentation. He noted that
the new map will replace the existing one and that its intent is to replicate the existing zoning
district definitions on the original map. This is a new, more legible, and more accurate map.
This map, and the local laws which accompany it, has been referred to the Planning Board,
the Zoning Board, and has been circulated to the County, neighboring communities and has
been available to the public in an effort to get comments on it. There were very few
comments made and the Planning Board has made a recommendation to the Village Board
that this map be adopted. An extra step was taken and an Environmental Assessment Form
has been prepared — even though it was not required.
Trustee Zuckerman asked what would occur if a property owner discovered that the zoning
map does not reflect the actual condition on his property. Mr. Miller noted that the remedy
here would be for the property owner to demonstrate that the property was in a certain
zoning district. -However, every zoning change that has occurred in the Village, was done by
an act of local law and is believed to be reflected on the current map. The property owner
would have to provide documentation. It is important to note that the intention of the new
map was not to change the zoning.
Trustee Herman asked for an explanation of an approved conservation subdivision and a
PUD. Mr. Miller noted that the approved conservation subdivision, also referred to as a
cluster subdivision, allows modification to the zoning requirements provided that the total
amount of development is not exceeded by what the existing zoning permits(one example is
Talcott Woods). The PUD development is an actual change in zoning. There are three such
PUD's in the Village:Belle Fair, Arrowwood, and the Arbors. These are zoning districts that
are regulated by an entirely different set of rules. They allow for a mixed use and higher
density development, whereas a conservation subdivision just allows for residences.
Floyd Caplan, Chairman of the Planning Board, suggested that major access roads be
identified on the map. Mr. Miller stated that this could easily be accomplished. Trustee
Zuckerman asked that a different color be used to denote the streets as red and green have
already been used. Trustee Degling asked if the re-alignment of the Hutch would be included
on this map. Mr.Miller responded that it could be,when completed and when the Village has
been given the final plans. Trustee Degling asked if it would be appropriate to amend the
map, to bring it up-to-date, at a later date. Mr. Miller stated that it would be.
Joanne Henrick, a resident of Winding Wood Road, asked the purpose of the map. Mr.
Miller stated that it shows the different districts and types of uses. Trustee Degling suggested
that it be looked at as an index to the zoning code and districts.
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Mr.Miller noted that the date incorporated in the local law of October 8 should be corrected
to read November 18, 1999. On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded
by Trustee Degling, the hearing was adjourned to the next meeting.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Charles Peretz called the roll:
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski called for the next item on the agenda:
RESOLUTIONS:
2. AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF RETAINAGE TO ETRE ASSOCIATES FOR
WORK COMPLETED ON THE RYE HILLS REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Mr. Ken Powell read the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook had budgeted monies for the Rye Hills
Rehabilitation project in budget year 1998-1999; and
WHEREAS, the project was completed by Etre Associates in October of 1998, to
the satisfaction of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the contract stipulates that upon successful completion of the project
the retainage shall be paid
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook shall pay the retainage in the amount of
$9,300 to Etre Associates for the contract work performed in the rehabilitation of Rye Hills
Park.
On a motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, and seconded by Trustee Herman,the Resolution
was approved.
It was noted that this work was completed in October of 1998 to the satisfaction of the
Village and, therefore, the $9,300 will now be released.
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