Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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 Municipal Building on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Members Present: Edward Nolan, Chairman
Stuart Halper, Member
Shelley Lotter, Member
Richard Pastore, Member
Gary Herbst, Alternate Member
Also Present: David Turiano, Village Engineer
Dan Pozin, Village Attorney
Sarah Yackel, Village Consultant
Absent: Jay Neveloff, Member
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Call to Order: Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:30pm and welcomed the new Member to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING PB-6-2010- URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC. CHILMARK SHOPPING CENTER – SITE PLAN AMENDMENT: The Planning Board held a continuation of a Public Hearing to amend a site plan. The property is located on Pleasantville Road.
Member Pastore recused himself from the application.
Mr. William Null, Attorney for the Applicant explained the application.
Village Engineer Turiano discussed the memorandum from the Village’s lighting consultant and stated it was adequate for the site.
The Board had general discussion regarding the application.
Mr. Rocco Circosta of Ramapo Road asked about the land banked spaces and a discrepancy with the traffic study. He asked the applicant to put the elevations of the building up for clarification.
Mr. Richard Peterson, consultant for the applicant, clarified the traffic study discrepancy.
The Board requested faux windows be installed on the façade to protect the neighbors from having light reflect out at night.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Lotter, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
The Board reviewed and requested changes to the draft resolution for approval at the next meeting.
PB-1-2012- BATTACHARIA: The Planning Board reviewed an application for a tree planting plan to construct an addition at an existing single family dwelling. The property is located at 16 Holbrook Road.
Member Pastore rejoined the Board.
Mr. Luigi DiMasi, Architect for the Applicant, explained the proposed planting plan. He stated the property was already heavily wooded.
Village Engineer Turiano stated the Board could issue a waiver if there was already adequate screening.
Mr. Battacharia stated most neighbors couldn’t see the addition and submitted additional pictures of the site.
Village Consultant Yackel stated the Applicant met all of the requirements and are in compliance with the code. She requested a couple of minor changes and stated the action was exempt under SEQRA.
Upon motion by Member Lotter, seconded by Member Halper, the Board voted to approve the application subject to the minor changes requested by Village Consultant Yackel.
PB-2-2012- HOLLY HILL, LLC: The Planning Board reviewed an application for a tree planting plan to construct an addition at an existing single family dwelling. The property is located at 298 Scarborough Road.
Mr. Charles Hutching, representing the Applicant, explained the proposed planting plan and stated the site was heavily wooded on all sides. He requested the Board approve the plan or grant a waiver as permitted.
Village Consultant Yackel stated it was a large site and heavily wooded and further stated the Board could grant a waiver and the application was exempt under SEQRA.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Alternate Member Herbst, the Board voted unanimously to grant a waiver of the MTPP.
PB-3-2012- ASHRIDGE REALTY: The Planning Board reviewed an application for an approval of a 3 lot subdivision for a 20 acre property located at 508 Scarborough Road.
Mr. Thomas Shearman, Applicant, explained the proposed subdivision application and stated he would submit revised plans showing the lot lines.
The Board had general discussion regarding steep slopes on the site and the overall topography and requested a full application before setting a public hearing.
PB-4-2011- COMSTOCK DEVELOPMENT – SITE PLAN APPROVAL: The Planning Board scheduled a Public Hearing to review an application for site plan approval. The property is located at 445 North State Road.
Ms. Linda Whitehead, Attorney for the Applicant, stated the application was previously approved and lapsed and they’ve been working with the County and the State for final approvals. She stated there were no changes to the site plan and requested the Board schedule a Public Hearing.
Upon motion by Member Lotter, seconded by Member Halper, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a Public Hearing for July 10, 2012.
VILLAGE ENGINEER’S REPORT:
- The Solar Panels are working well and we’ll have a full month of energy savings available shortly.
- The Board requested an update on the Wells Fargo sign.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Alternate Member Herbst, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:35pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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