Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Special Meeting
December 17, 2009 8:45 a.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Friedlander; Members Aukland, Birgy, Raiselis, Tedesco;
Administrator Blau; Engineer McGarvey; Counsel Shumejda; Secretary
D’Eufemia
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – HUDSON HARBOR (FERRY LANDINGS) – WATERFRONT PROPERTY – SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
Mr. Joseph Cotter of Hudson Harbor stated they were proposing an amendment to Phase II of their site plan approval. The current economic downturn has shown they are having better success marketing the smaller condominium units than the townhouse units. What they are proposing is to eliminate the two large condominium buildings which had been approved for the center of the site and replacing those with 32 units, 2 to 3 stories in height, with a center courtyard. The units would be approximately 2,000 sq. ft. as opposed to 4,000 sq. ft. which had been planned for the approved buildings. The removal of the two large center buildings and the creation of an approximately 1-acre green courtyard would create an aesthetic amenity and additional green space, especially when the project is being approached from the H-Bridge. They would also eliminate approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of impervious surface which is a significant improvement to the storm water runoff and drainage. In front of
the courtyard buildings on the waterfront, they are proposing two 5-story condominium buildings rather than a 4-story condominium building and a 4-story townhouse building. Mr. Cotter noted the height increase is really not significant since they were allowed to have the electrical and mechanical equipment and roof terraces on top of the 4-story condominium building. That will not be necessary with the proposed condominium buildings. The additional story could also be stepped back and a lot of glass could be introduced to make it appear more open. He stated the total number of units for the project is not changing. He stated they feel what is being proposed creates a better project, a project for which financing could be obtained, and units that are marketable in today’s economy.
It was noted there will be parking on the first floor for the condominium buildings on the waterfront; however, that will provide only one space per unit. In order to have one and one-half spaces per unit, there will be parking provided in a green space between those two buildings and the parking could be done with grass block pavers. In addition, they could do something architecturally sensitive to make that area feel very green and refined. Board members noted they needed to pay special attention to that area.
Board members agreed that there were advantages to the proposed amendments but noted that the increased height would require an amendment to the Findings Statement under SEQR since the heights were very specifically addressed.
The Board agreed that there should be a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees who were a co-lead agency under SEQR on this project.
Mr. Cotter was advised to provide both Boards detailed information on the proposed amendments and why the Findings Statement should be amended.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, to schedule a joint public hearing with the Board of Trustees for January 26, 2010, at 7 p.m. to consider an amendment to the Findings Statement for Ferry Landings.
MEETING ADJOUNRED 10:30 a.m.
Kathleen D’Eufemia
Secretary
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