Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting
August 24, 2009 7 p.m.
PRESENT: Members Tedesco, Aukland, Raiselis; Engineer/Building Inspector
McGarvey; Secretary D’Eufemia
ABSENT: Chairman Friedlander
Mr. Tedesco chaired the meeting in Dr. Friedlander’s absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Aukland moved, seconded by Ms. Raiselis, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 27, 2009, be approved as submitted
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING – HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIFICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY – JARDIM ESTATES EAST – SUBDIVISION – BROWNING LANE
Mr. Tedesco stated this matter has been adjourned at the request of the applicant. No one appeared to address the Board on this matter. All agreed to continue this matter at the Board’s next meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FORDHAM UNIVERSITY – 100 MARYMOUNT AVENUE – SUBDIVISION
Mr. Tedesco stated this matter has been adjourned at the request of the applicant. No one appeared to address the Board on this matter. All agreed to continue this matter at the Board’s next meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING – LAKE STREET CONSTRUCTION – LAKE AVENUE – 2-LOT SUBDIVISION
Mr. Tedesco stated this matter has been adjourned at the request of the applicant. No one appeared to address the Board on this matter. All agreed to continue this matter at the Board’s next meeting.
MATTER REMOVED FROM AGENDA – SILVERTIPS TEA ROOM – 3 & 5 NORTH BROADWAY
Mr. Tedesco reported that upon further review of the application for Silvertips Tea Room, 3 & 5 North Broadway, the Building Inspector determined the expansion of the Tea Room into adjacent space did not require site plan approval. This matter was, therefore, removed from the Board’s agenda.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION – LEGENDS AT WILSON PARK – EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
Mr. Tedesco reported receipt of the following memo from Jeffrey Shumejda, Village Attorney:
“Legends at Wilson Park - As you know, the Village is engaged in negotiation with WCI Communities regarding the proposed purchase of ‘Wilson Park’. Therefore, I recommend that the Board extend the time for filing the plat for six months at tonight’s meeting.”
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board extends the time for filing the final subdivision plat for the Wilson Park subdivision, known as Legends at Wilson Park, for six months, which will be the date of the Planning Board’s February 2010 meeting. (February 22, 2010)
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – BUZAID, CONTRACT VENDEE – 51 LAKE AVENUE – CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Mr. David Robak, architect, stated Mr. Buzaid is a twelve year resident of Tarrytown and he intends to reside in this new home. It is a modest home. The interior usable space is 2,367 sq. ft. The house will be built to the highest energy standards. It will use geothermal energy and have solar panels. The walkways and driveway will be permeable pavers. No variances are required. There are no steep slopes on the property. There is a single car detached garage. They will remove two cedar trees and replace them with two flowering trees. There will be dry wells.
Mr. Tedesco stated a landscaping and screening plan and tree protection plan will have to be provided. Mr. Robak stated Drawing SS1 has a tree protection plan.
Mr. Tedesco noted the plan shows three tree stumps. He questioned whether a tree permit was previously obtained for the removal of those trees. Mr. Robak stated he did not know since Mr. Buzaid is a contract vendee, not the owner. Mr. McGarvey stated he would look into that.
Mr. Tedesco stated the Board is in receipt of a memo dated August 24, 2009, from Robert Geneslaw, the Village’s Planning Consultant, raising the following two comments:
1. The driveway turnaround is shown as starting approximately 8 feet from the front of the 8” wide garage door. This will not provide sufficient turning radius to maneuver.
2. The drawing is shown as having a slope of about 10% from the street to the maneuvering area. This is fairly steep, and may be difficult to climb or descend during winter icy conditions.
In regard to the first point, Mr. Robak noted someone might have to make a K-Turn since there is not a lot of space. Mr. McGarvey stated there is no requirement to have a turnaround area. What is proposed would allow for the K-Turn rather than having to back out. In regard to the second issue, Mr. Robak stated the 10% slope is permissible and Central Avenue, where Mr. Buzaid currently resides, is a 10% slope.
Ms. Raiselis stated she really appreciated that the applicant was requesting no variances. What is proposed is a lovely house that fits on the site. Board members agreed.
Mr. Aukland stated the code requires the submission of a streetscape showing how this home fits in with adjacent homes.
Mr. McGarvey noted the solar panel is only in the rear and he questioned whether it was sufficient for the whole house. Mr. Buzaid stated it would not be. Mr. Robak noted it is, however, a lot of roof area.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board declares its Intent to be 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 the Board’s next 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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