Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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, April 9, 2013 at 7:30pm.
Members Present: Edward Nolan, Chairman
Stuart Halper, Member
Shelley Lotter, Member
Richard Pastore, Member
Also Present: Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Dan Pozin, Village Attorney
David Turiano, Village Engineer
Sarah Yackel, Village Consultant
Absent: Jay Neveloff, Member
Call to Order: Chairman Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
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.
The matter was adjourned to the May 14, 2013 meeting.
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.
Ms. Diana Kolev, Attorney for the Applicant, explained the proposed application and stated they received the required variances for the project. She respectfully requested the Board approve their application.
Mr. Charles Utschig, Engineer for the Applicant, explained the proposed landscaping plan and storm water management plan.
The Board had general discussion regarding the guarantees on the trees and requested it be longer than the normal one year provision. They further requested a provision be added to allow for 25% more screening in the event the screening is deemed insufficient.
Upon motion by Member Lotter, seconded by Member Pastore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application subject to the Chairman’s review of the resolution.
PB-13-2005 PAC WATER CORP- SUBDIVISION: The Planning Board reviewed an application for a re-approval of a conservation subdivision for a 26 acre property located on Cedar Drive East and Long Hill Road East. Final conservation subdivision plat approval for the premises was dated October 9, 2007 and a fifth approval was granted on April 10, 2012.
Mr. Glenn Pacchiana, Applicant, explained the proposed application and requested a re-approval of his application.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Lotter, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on May 14, 2013 for the application.
PB-3-2013-DANCON BUILDERS –SITE PLAN APPROVAL: The Planning Board reviewed an application for Site Plan Approval to change the use of a vacant retail space to a restaurant in an existing building. The property is located at 127 Woodside Avenue.
Mr. Greg McWilliams, Architect for the Applicant, explained the proposed application and requested an 8% parking requirement waiver.
The Board had general discussion regarding parking and signage and the proposed layout of the restaurant.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Pastore, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application with a Negative Declaration for SEQRA, a waiver for 7 parking spaces and subject to the Chairman’s review of the resolution.
PB-4-2013-ST. MARY’S CHURCH OF SCARBOROUGH –SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL: The Planning Board reviewed an application for a Sign Permit. The property is located at 669 Albany Post Road.
Mr. Bob Lubelin, Senior Warden of the Church, explained the proposed sign and stated it would not be lit and would help passersby to identify their location with more ease.
Village Engineer Turiano stated the sign was similar in size to other churches in the village.
Upon motion by Member Halper, seconded by Member Lotter, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application as submitted.
VILLAGE ENGINEER’S REPORT:
- Landmark Diner is ready to begin the construction on their parking lot.
- Urstadt Biddle filed for their building permits and work has begun.
MINUTES:
The minutes were tabled to the next meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Member Lotter, seconded by Member Halper, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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