2018.01.12 Rye Brook Planning Board Comments-1-
MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor Paul Rosenberg and Members of the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees
From: Chairman Robert Goodman and Members of the Village of Rye Brook
Planning Board
Date:January 12, 2018
Re: 900 King Street –Draft SEQRA Scoping Outline
The Village of Rye Brook Planning Board met on January 11, 2018 to discuss the Draft
Scoping Outline for 900 King Street. After lengthy and comprehensive discussion of the
document, the Planning Board unanimously voted,upon a motion by Ms. Schoen and
seconded by Mr. Morlino, to authorize the preparation and submittal of this memorandum
to the Board of Trustees based on the Planning Board’s discussion at it January 11, 2018
meeting.
The Planning Board’s comments on the Draft SEQRA Scoping Outline are as follows:
Infrastructure and Utilities
-Water Supply
o Discuss the potential for impacts related to water quantity, pressure and
service interruptions with reference to Westchester District #4 which the
Board believes sources water from the State of Connecticut through Suez
Water. This will include an analysis of any impacts caused by drought
conditions within the relevant water supply network.
-Energy Usage (Electricity and Gas)
o Discuss the potential for impacts related to electricity outages from the
Consolidated Edison electrical network. This will include an analysis of any
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impacts to the areas of Rye Brook connected to the same “power grid” (i.e.
portions of Country Ridge Drive neighborhood, Arbors, etc.)
-Discuss potential impacts to the Village’s storm sewer resulting from discharges from
the Site.
Traffic and Transportation
-Examine pedestrian safety issues for the sidewalks and other access-ways bordering
the site. This will include an identification of primary and secondary (e.g. cut
through) pedestrian paths for pedestrians and students walking by or through the site,
field reconnaissance to identify potential safety hazards, and an examination of safety
timing and required pedestrian crossing times for nearby streets. Identify all
pedestrian improvements (e.g. sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.) associated with the
proposed project, including student pedestrian crossing Arbors Drive to and from
the Arbors and Blind Brook High School.
-Include an analysis of traffic at the AM and PM peak school hours (drop off and pick
up).
-Discuss the potential for impacts on public transportation. This will include an
analysis of the existing public transportation resources within a reasonable distance of
the Site and a discussion of any potential need to expand public transportation
resources as a result of the Project.
Hazardous Materials
-Discuss the potential for impacts related to the disposal of medical hazardous waste
related to the assisted living facility (e.g. infectious disease control). Describe
mitigation measures and protocols for addressing the disposal of medical hazardous
waste.
-Discuss the results of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Assessment.
Alternatives
-Consider an alternative which includes an age restriction of 62+ instead of the
proposed 55+. The alternative should include reduced unit sizes.
-Consider an alternative that eliminates the townhomes, creates a smaller independent
living building with a lower maximum height, and reduces the density.
-Consider an alternative that is compliant with the existing PUD regulations.
cc:Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
Michal Nowak, Village Engineer
Michael J. Izzo, Village Building & Fire Inspector
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consulting Planner
Edward F. Beane, Esq., Village Attorney
Jennifer L. Gray, Esq., Village Attorney