Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Special Meeting
May 12, 2011 10 a.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Friedlander; Members Aukland, Birgy, Raiselis, Tedesco;
Counsel Shumejda; Secretary D’Eufemia
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – ACADIA REALTY TRUST – 124-134 WILDEY STREET – CHANGE OF USE
Mr. John Kirkpatrick, attorney for the applicant, stated they are applying for site plan approval to allow a change of use from retail to restaurant for a storefront in the shopping center. They will require a variance for parking and have appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals. He pointed out that since Walgreen’s has come in to the shopping center, the parking lot has never been full. They are in the process of having a parking count done. The ZBA indicated by straw vote agreement assuming the Planning Board would also agree. The proposed restaurant is a hibachi-style facility. They will comply with all code requirements for a restaurant. The only change to the exterior of the space will be for a sign which will require approval of the Architectural Review Board.
Upon inquiry, it was stated the restaurant will have 86 seats including the hibachi tables, sushi bar, and some small tables. It was noted the owners currently have similar restaurants in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area. The square footage of the space is 2,547 sq. ft.
Ms. Maria Fernandez from the leasing department of Acadia Realty Trust submitted photographs of the proposed interior layout of the restaurant.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Fernandez stated the restaurant would also provide take-out orders. Board members noted this shopping center always has considerable parking availability and since this is a restaurant, the heavy usage will be in the evenings when other businesses are closed.
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 May 23, 2011, meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Kathleen D’Eufemia, Secretary
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