Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York
Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, 1111 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510, was held in the Village Hall on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: Andrew Tung, Chairman
Bill Gorlin, Member
Shelley Lotter, Member
Jay Neveloff, Member
Jay Teitelbaum, Member
Also Present: Ingrid Richards, Assistant Village Manager
Graham Trelstad, AKRF Planning Consultant
Absent: Ed Nolan, Alternate Member
Daniel Pozin, Village Attorney
Call to Order: Chairman Tung called the meeting to order at 8:00pm.
PB-1-2008-PUBLIC HEARING THE CLUB AT BRIARCLIFF MANOR AMENDED SITE PLAN, WETLAND, STEEP SLOPE REVIEW (CLASSIC RESIDENCE BY HYATT) AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT RECOMMENDATION
Member Gorlin recused himself from this application. Upon motion by Member Lotter, seconded by Member Neveloff, the Board voted to open the public hearing.
Mr. William Null of Cuddy and Feder representing the Applicant described the application.
Mr. Matt Philips of BMI explained the differences between the proposed project and the former approved Classic Residence by Hyatt project.
Mr. Robert Pearce of Lodge Road stated his concerns regarding the proposed project.
Mr. Rich Landau of Lodge Road requested the Applicant soften the visual impact of the large building from Lodge Road.
Mr. Bruce Yaeger of Central Drive asked if there would be emergency access to the property.
Planning Consultant Trelstad reviewed his memorandum dated March 6, 2008.
Upon motion by Member Neveloff, seconded by Member Lotter, the Board voted to adjourn the public hearing to April 8, 2008.
PB-3-2008 – EURO PIZZA – SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL:
Mr. Steve Chester of Signs Inc reviewed the application.
Upon motion by Member Neveloff, seconded by Member Teitelbaum, the Board voted unanimously to approve the sign permit application.
PB-06-2008 – MARK J. SEIDEN REAL ESTATE INC, SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL (WINDOW SIGN):
The Board tabled the discussion for the sign permit application, subject to further review by the Building Inspector of the material submitted.
PB-07-2008-MARK J. SEIDEN REAL ESTATE INC, SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL (FAÇADE):
The Board directed the Applicant to take his revised design before the Architectural Review Advisory Council for further review, as had been requested by ARAC.
PB-05-2006-OLD SLEEPY HOLLOW ESTATES, LLC-SUBDIVISION AND WETLAND APPROVAL:
Chairman Tung explained the SEQRA lead agency process to the public, noting that the Board could not assume Lead Agency status until March 28, 2008, and so could take no action on the application until then.
Ms. Linda Whitehead, attorney for the Applicant explained the Applicant’s proposed remedies to the issues brought up at the prior meeting.
Mr. Lynn Kenner of Old Sleepy Hollow Road stated his issues with the application.
Upon motion by Member Neveloff, seconded by Member Teitelbaum, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a special meeting for this application for April 1, 2008 at 8:00pm.
PB-2-2008 – MANOR HOLDING CORP (1159-1175 PLEASANTVILLE ROAD) SITE PLAN APPROVAL:
Mr. Bill Lackenhower of Hudson Engineering explained the application, which included drainage and parking improvements at the rear of the existing building. Chairman Tung requested that the Applicant consider whether trees could be provided within or adjoining the improved parking area per the zoning code requirements.
Member Neveloff asked about the Applicant entering into an agreement with the Village regarding a cross access easement.
Mr. Joe Weldon, the Applicant, stated he was concerned about the effect of the easement on his mother’s or his future use of the property and asked for an opportunity to consider the request.
PB-13-2007- BARRY AND LINDA SCHWARTZ, SUBDIVISION APPROVAL:
Member Gorlin recused himself from the application due to the project being in close proximity to his home.
The Board had a general discussion about the application and noted that the plan as presented would require a significant variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for minimum lot frontage for the second proposed lot.
PB-4-2008 – ATRIA SENIOR LIVING GROUP, INC – SITE PLAN AMENDMENT:
The Applicant’s representative explained the proposal for landscaping and site improvements.
Upon motion by Member Neveloff, seconded by Member Gorlin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application with the following stipulations:
Outdoor lighting turned off at 9:00pm
An 8 foot fence to be installed around generator
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted by,
Ingrid Richards
Assistant Village Manager
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