Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Members Present: Edward Nolan, Chairman
Stuart Halper, Member
Jay Neveloff, Member
Richard Pastore, Member
Also Present: Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Dan Pozin, Village Attorney
David Turiano, Village Engineer
Sarah Yackel, Village Consultant
Absent: Shelley Lotter, Member
Call to Order: Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
PB-3-2012- ASH RIDGE REALTY – SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: The Planning Board continued a Public Hearing and reviewed an application for an approval of a 3 lot subdivision for a 20.5 acre property located at 508 Scarborough Road.
Mr. Tom Shearman, Owner, stated he owned the property since 1972 and it was originally subdivided but for tax reasons the subdivision was removed. He stated they were looking to re-subdivide the property back into 3 lots.
Village Planning Consultant Yackel reviewed her memorandum.
The Board had general discussion regarding driveway easements and the existing structures on the site.
Village Engineer Turiano stated the structures were legally nonconforming and all had the proper setbacks and the applicant needed to demonstrate that a driveway could be put in for lot “C”.
Village Attorney Pozin stated the easements could be a condition of a resolution.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Neveloff, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Neveloff, the Board voted unanimously to declare the application an unlisted SEQRA action.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Pastore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application subject to the Chairman’s review of the final resolution.
PB-6-2012- STAUFFER – SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: The Planning Board reviewed an application for an approval of a 4 lot subdivision for a 4.9 acre property located at 238 Chappaqua Road. Adjourned to January 8, 2013.
PB-7-2012-HOLLY HILL, LLC – SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 220-9.2 MANDATORY TREE PLANTING PLAN (MTPP): The Planning Board reviewed an application for Site Plan Approval and a tree planting plan to construct an accessory structure at an existing single family dwelling. The property is located at 298 Scarborough Road. Adjourned to January 8, 2013.
PB-8-2012-PLANK –VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 220-9.2 MANDATORY TREE PLANTING PLAN (MTPP): The Planning Board reviewed a tree planting plan to finish a basement at an existing single family dwelling. The property is located at 41 Austin Place.
Chairman Nolan recused himself from the application.
Mr. David Graham, Architect for the Applicant, explained the proposed application.
The Board had general discussion regarding the location of the proposed screening.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Pastore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application.
PB-9-2012-LANDMARK DINER –SITE PLAN APPROVAL: The Planning Board reviewed an application for Site Plan Approval to modify and expand parking provisions on two properties. The property is located at 233/265 South Highland Avenue.
Member Halper recused himself from the Application.
Mr. Rob Aiello, Engineer for the Applicant, explained the proposed application and proposed modifications to the sites.
Mr. Thanos, Owner, stated they used a valet service on the weekends to alleviate their parking issues currently.
Village Engineer Turiano stated the Department of Transportation had jurisdiction over the entire road frontage and would require a Highway Work Permit.
Village Planning Consultant Yackel stated the applicant made amendments to the plan based of their comments and stated a tree removal plan needed to be submitted.
The Board requested more information on the lighting plan and stated it was an unlisted SEQRA action.
PB-10-2012-MARCH –SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL: The Planning Board reviewed an application for a Sign Permit. The property is located at 1207 Pleasantville Road.
A representative from Hudson Signs explained the proposed application.
The Board had general discussion regarding the awning color.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Pastore, with one vote in opposition by Member Neveloff, the Board voted to approve the sign permit as submitted.
VILLAGE ENGINEER’S REPORT:
- The Village met with Con Edison regarding their response during Hurricane Sandy.
- The Chilmark Shopping Center filed their Building Permit for the rear addition and façade improvements.
MINUTES:
The minutes were tabled to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Neveloff, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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