Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting
July 27, 2009 7 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Friedlander; Members Aukland, Raiselis, Tedesco; Counsel
Shumejda; Engineer/Building Inspector McGarvey; Secretary D’Eufemia
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 22, 2009, be approved as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING – HUDSON HARBOR – WATERFRONT – SUBDIVISION – PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2
Chairman Friedlander read the following Notice of Public Hearing:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Village of Tarrytown will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, One Depot Plaza, Tarrytown, New York, to hear and consider an application by:
Tarrytown Waterfront, LLC (Ferry Landings/Hudson Harbor)
129 West Main Street
Tarrytown, New York 10591
To consider an application for a two-lot subdivision for property located on West Main Street, Tarrytown, New York. One lot would consist of 6.87 acres (Phase 1) and the second lot would consist of 6.90 acres (Phase 2).
The property is shown on the Tax Maps of the Village of Tarrytown as Sheet 1, Parcel 40 and is located in the Waterfront General Business District (WGBD).
Documents are available for inspection in the Building Department. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Access to the meeting room is available to the elderly and the handicapped. Signing is available for the hearing-impaired; request must be made to the Village Clerk at least one week in advance of the meeting.
The certified mailing receipts were submitted.
Mr. Paul Janos of National Resources stated they are looking to subdivide Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Hudson Harbor from the total property. Phase 1 consists of 6.87 acres and Phase 2 consists of 6.90 acres. The remaining property of Tarrytown Waterfront, LLC consists of 11.96 acres.
Chairman Friedlander questioned whether anyone wished to address the Board on this matter. No one appeared.
Mr. Aukland stated this subdivision will not change the intended use or construction on the property. Mr. Janos stated that is correct.
Mr. Tedesco questioned when the clock tower will be installed. Mr. Janos stated it will be soon. They have an engineer’s report done and that will be forwarded to Mr. McGarvey. Mr. McGarvey stated he needs to have the Fire Department bring the fire apparatus to the site to determine they can make the turn by the island before the clock tower is installed.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board determines there will be no significant adverse environmental impact as a result of the proposed subdivision.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board approves the two lot subdivision for the property located on West Main Street (Hudson Harbor); one lot designated as Phase 1 consisting of 6.87 acres and the second lot designated as Phase 2 consisting of 6.90 acres. The lots in this subdivision are shown on the subdivision plat for Phase 1and Phase 2 dated January 9, 2009. The approval is subject to approval by the Building Inspector/Village Engineer and the signing of the subdivision plat by the Planning Board Chair.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (HSA-UWC) – Jardim Estates East – Subdivision – Browning Lane
Fordham University – 100 Marymount Avenue – Subdivision
Chairman Friedlander stated both these applications are being adjourned until the Board’s August meeting at the request of the applicants. No one appeared to address the Board on these matters. The Board unanimously agreed to continue the hearings at the August meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING – LAKE STREET CONSTRUCTION – SUBDIVISION PROPERTY LAKE AVENUE
Upon inquiry from the Chairman, the Secretary advised there have been no new submissions on this application and the Village has had no contact from the applicant.
Mr. Rick Rennert, 71 Lake Avenue, questioned whether the property had been staked for the Board’s site visit. Mr. McGarvey stated the property was staked and there was a site
visit with the Board and Village representatives. At that meeting changes and alterations were suggested and the applicant’s engineer was asked to submit plans based on what was discussed at that meeting, but that has not been done. Mr. Aukland stated that although the property had been staked, that does not mean the Board was in agreement with the layout as proposed.
The Secretary was requested to contact the applicant’s engineer and advise him that if revised plans are not submitted for the Board’s August work session, this matter will be removed from the Board’s agenda in August.
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – TARRYTOWN ASSOCIATES – 3 & 5 NORTH BROADWAY (SILVERTIPS TEA ROOM)
Ms. Anupa Mueller, owner of Silvertips Tea Room at 3 North Broadway, stated the adjoining storefront at 5 North Broadway consisting of 300 sq. ft. has been vacated and she would like to extend her business into that space.
Mr. Ed Swaby, architect, stated he provided the Board with a parking requirement calculation for the stores at 3 and 5 North Broadway. The business currently has 19 seats and will be adding 15 more seats in the space at 5 North Broadway. Based upon the parking calculations in the zoning code, expanding this business into the former retail space will not exceed the grandfathered parking spaces, so they would be in conformance with the zoning for the parking.
Mr. Tedesco questioned whether they plan any changes in the façade or signage. Ms. Mueller stated they have a dome awning at 3 North Broadway and they will submit plans to the Architectural Review Board for a smaller awning in the same style to be placed at 5 North Broadway.
The Board questioned whether there will be additional employees. Ms. Mueller stated on the weekend there would probably be a part time person when lunch is served. They are not changing the menu.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Swaby stated the existing door at 5 North Broadway would become an emergency exit only.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board declares itself Lead Agency on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board sets an escrow account of $2,500 on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board sets a public hearing on this application for their August 24, 2009, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned – 7:20 p.m.
Kathleen D’Eufemia
Secretary
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