Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting
May 24, 2010 7 p.m.
PRESENT: Members Tedesco, Aukland, Birgy, Raiselis; Counsel Shumejda;
Building Inspector/Engineer McGarvey; Secretary D’Eufemia
ABSENT: Chairman Friedlander
Mr. Tedesco chaired the meeting in Dr. Friedlander’s absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Birgy moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 26, 2010, be approved as submitted.
Mr. Aukland moved, seconded by Mr. Birgy, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 4, 2010, be approved as submitted.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING – HSA-UWC – JARDIM ESTATES EAST – SUBDIVISION – BROWNING LANE
Mr. Tedesco reported this application is being adjourned tonight at the request of the applicant. No one appeared to address the Board on this matter. The Board unanimously agreed to continue the hearing at their June meeting.
REMOVAL FROM AGENDA – LAKE STREET CONSTRUCTION – 2-LOT SUBDIVISION – LAKE AVENUE
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that since the report and information required by the Planning Board for further review of this application has not been submitted, this application shall be removed from the Planning Board agenda.
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – WAGNER – ONE ARCHER PLACE
Ms. Nicole Wagner stated they are requesting the Planning Board’s approval of a two-story addition to their house at 1 Archer Place. They are hoping to add to the rear of the house. Currently there is a section of the house that juts out and they want to even that out and make it a two-story addition. The plot plan submitted shows what it will look like. They submitted photographs of the back of the house. There have been no improvements made and they would like to bring the house up to a better condition which would be more appealing to the eye. The back yard backs up the Aqueduct trail and they have beautified that area with trees, bushes and flowers. They worked with a local landscaper. They have received a support letter from the Historical Society. They also spoke with
representatives from the Old Croton Aqueduct and have their approval after they reviewed the plans. They are now hoping for Planning Board approval as well.
Ms. Wagner submitted a diagram of what the house would look like after the addition. She stated it is a benefit to her family and a benefit to the Village. They have lived in the house for eight years and they want to stay in their home which is conveniently located to the downtown. Even after the addition, there would still be a good deal of green space in their backyard. The back doors will be removed and sliding glass doors will be installed, and there would be an entry to the basement on the side of the house.
Ms. Wagner submitted a computer generated rendering showing what the mass would look like after the addition.
Mr. Aukland stated the Board has met with the Wagners at their work sessions, and he felt they have provided the information which had been requested.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board declares its intent to be lead agency on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board establishes an escrow account of $2,500 on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board sets a public hearing on this application for its June 28 meeting.
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – HERGUTH (EXECUTOR) – 251 CREST DRIVE
Ms. Julie Evans, architect for the project, stated the addition they are considering expands the house in several places. It is a partial two-story addition to a small ranch house, and they will reconfigure the garage and have a first floor addition to it. On the first floor the kitchen would face the front and have access to the backyard. The current garage will become a sunroom. The idea is for a partial second floor to minimally impact the south neighbor and then towards the back where the sunroom is, there will be about 4 ft. or 5 ft. of increased height. The garage is the existing non-conforming part of the property now. By moving it forward they are extending that non-conformity. In terms of style it will not be strikingly different from what is in the neighborhood which has become eclectic. The new garage height will be about 2 ft. from the neighbor’s garage and driveway. At most there will be a 2 ft. retaining wall between those properties with a fence on top of
that.
Upon inquiry from Ms. Raiselis, Ms. Evans stated impervious surface will increase from 21.2 to 25.6 (stairs, entryway, front porch) but is still well within code.
Mr. Tedesco stated any trees which will be removed should be shown on the plans.
Mr. Aukland stated there should be a steep slopes analysis – something to demonstrate there are no steep slopes issues.
Mr. Birgy questioned whether they had considered energy conservation measures. Ms. Evans stated that is a goal of the owner.
Mr. Birgy suggested they consider passive solar. He stated he would be interested in the type of glass they will be using and the solar heat gain coefficient of the glass.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Evans stated they will probably use foam insulation.
Mr. Tedesco stated the applicant’s green concepts should be supplied to the Board.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board declares its intent to be lead agency on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board establishes an escrow account of $2,500 on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Board sets a public hearing on this application for its June 28 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Raiselis moved, seconded by Mr. Birgy, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned – 7:30 p.m.
Kathleen D’Eufemia
Secretary
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