[As received by Kathleen C Russo. Text change for "Sir" to "All". I am not familiar with the details around this issue, but I would agree it seems a bit suspect that simply by changing the surrounding grade, a home owner could get around a height variance issue. We should have rules in place that prevent this from happening or the Zoning Board of Appeals should clarify what was done. Kathleen Russo urges all PICHONDO neighbors to attend the 7/30/09 Village Hall meeting to learn more about this "grade modification". FYI: PICHONDO stands for Pierce Drive, Dogwood Lane, Onderdonk and Charlmont Drives. -Ben]
Dear All:
I am writing in reference to proposed construction and variance application for the Corey residence at 119 Pierce Drive. An application for three variances, including a height / story variance was filed earlier this year. This property is a flag lot and my property borders on to it. Several neighbors, including myself, oppose the proposed construction since this would make this house overwhelming in size and out of character with the neighborhood. Due to neighborhood opposition, this part of the variance was withdrawn. As per the 7-30-09 Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda: " Applicant has eliminated the need for a story height waiver by modifying the surrounding grade with on site retaining walls.
It is my understanding that this "grade modification" process involves bringing in and or moving around large amounts of dirt to raise the grade so that the 1st story of this high ranch will now be considered " below ground" and therefore is not considered a floor or building story.
Nothing in the plan design has changed . I will still have a building that will be three stories high and a great deal larger in my back yard. It is my opinion that the whole purpose of this grade change is to circumvent existing zoning laws. Why is this allowed to happen? The zoning law is clear that the building height should be no more than two and one half stories.
The property at 119 Pierce Drive is already at a higher elevation than many of its neighbors. I have been paying taxes to the Village of Pleasantville for thirty one years. As a village taxpayer, I want to know who will be responsible if flooding results as the result of this " grade modification" What recourse will residents have if the retaining wall fails and their is a mudslide onto their properties? Since the Village has approved this " grade modification " is it liable for damages?
Most of all, I want to know why applicants are allowed to circumvent existing zoning regulations when members of the community have already expressed their opposition to this plan.
Kathleen Russo,
Nicholas Russo
54 Dogwood Lane
Pleasantville, New York 10570
Monday, July 27, 2009
Notice of Road Construction Activity - Bedford & Pleasantville Road
[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Bedford Road and Pleasantville Road
Dear Residents, Area Property Owners and Tenants:
The Village of Pleasantville has engaged Con-Tech Construction Technology to install a traffic signal with pedestrian walk cycles at the intersection of Pleasantville Road and Bedford Road, and to improve the intersection of Bedford Road and Marble Avenue by installing a pedestrian walk cycle.
The work will begin on or about the first week in August 2009 and will is expected to be substantially complete by the end of spring in 2010.
In additional to signalization elements, the project involves replacing and installing various sidewalks within the targeted areas.
Measures will be taken to ensure the continuous flow of traffic and access to all businesses so that there is minimal disruption to you.
Several project spec sheets that illustrate the project area and provide detail on the sidewalk areas affected are available for viewing at www.pleasantville-ny.gov under News and Announcements.
If you experience any problems during the construction, our contact information is as follows:
Steve Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works 769-1690
Patricia Dwyer, Village Administrator 769-1940
After Hours (non-emergency ) Pleasantville Police Department 769-1500
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project.
Yours truly,
Patricia Dwyer
Village Administrator
July 24, 2009
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Bedford Road and Pleasantville Road
Dear Residents, Area Property Owners and Tenants:
The Village of Pleasantville has engaged Con-Tech Construction Technology to install a traffic signal with pedestrian walk cycles at the intersection of Pleasantville Road and Bedford Road, and to improve the intersection of Bedford Road and Marble Avenue by installing a pedestrian walk cycle.
The work will begin on or about the first week in August 2009 and will is expected to be substantially complete by the end of spring in 2010.
In additional to signalization elements, the project involves replacing and installing various sidewalks within the targeted areas.
Measures will be taken to ensure the continuous flow of traffic and access to all businesses so that there is minimal disruption to you.
Several project spec sheets that illustrate the project area and provide detail on the sidewalk areas affected are available for viewing at www.pleasantville-ny.gov under News and Announcements.
If you experience any problems during the construction, our contact information is as follows:
Steve Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works 769-1690
Patricia Dwyer, Village Administrator 769-1940
After Hours (non-emergency ) Pleasantville Police Department 769-1500
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project.
Yours truly,
Patricia Dwyer
Village Administrator
July 24, 2009
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 7/30/09
(As received by Village announcement. Made spelling corrections. -Ben)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday July 30, 2009
8:15 P.M.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York
AGENDA
Case No. 2009-04– Mr. and Mrs. James Corey, 119 Pierce Drive, Pleasantville, New York- Proposal to construct new additions and associated improvements on-site in violation of section 185-36.B.(1) schedule I “bulk requirements”, regarding insufficient side yard setbacks - letter dated July 6, 2009 from Frank Tancredi, Architect – Letters from neighbors and associated drawing by Frank Tancredi, Architect (enclosed) NOTE: APPLICANT HAS ELIMINATED THE NEED FOR A STORY HEIGHT WAIVER BY MODIFYING THE SURROUNDING GRADE WITH ON-SITE RETAINING WALLS - Continued Public Hearing
Case No. 2009-09 – DP17, LLC – 141 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposal to convert a previously approved warehouse space on the third floor to office space in violation of section(s)----------------- 185-36.B.(7) Schedule VII “Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements”, and Section 185-40 “Pre-existing Structures and Uses” regarding insufficient parking on-site
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday July 30, 2009
8:15 P.M.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York
AGENDA
Case No. 2009-04– Mr. and Mrs. James Corey, 119 Pierce Drive, Pleasantville, New York- Proposal to construct new additions and associated improvements on-site in violation of section 185-36.B.(1) schedule I “bulk requirements”, regarding insufficient side yard setbacks - letter dated July 6, 2009 from Frank Tancredi, Architect – Letters from neighbors and associated drawing by Frank Tancredi, Architect (enclosed) NOTE: APPLICANT HAS ELIMINATED THE NEED FOR A STORY HEIGHT WAIVER BY MODIFYING THE SURROUNDING GRADE WITH ON-SITE RETAINING WALLS - Continued Public Hearing
Case No. 2009-09 – DP17, LLC – 141 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposal to convert a previously approved warehouse space on the third floor to office space in violation of section(s)----------------- 185-36.B.(7) Schedule VII “Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements”, and Section 185-40 “Pre-existing Structures and Uses” regarding insufficient parking on-site
Planning Commission Agenda 7/22/09
[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]
Planning Commission
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
8:00 P.M.
Village Hall,
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York
AGENDA
The Eyes of Mohr d/b/a Lucy’s Lounge – 466 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed addition and change of use to restaurant
Kass Realty Building – 21 Paulding Street and 49 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed legalization of interior renovations and associated site plan modifications
Jacob Burns Film/Media Center – 405 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed modification to previously approved rooftop plan regarding special events - PUBLIC HEARING
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc. – 2 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed renewal of special use permit – PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Farrow’s Service Station – 332 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed site plan amendment to establish the sale of propane gas tanks via exchange type system and modify the previous approved site plan pertaining to on-site vehicle storage while vehicles are being worked on and to allow for the renting of a limited amount of parking spaces – PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Planning Commission
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
8:00 P.M.
Village Hall,
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York
AGENDA
The Eyes of Mohr d/b/a Lucy’s Lounge – 466 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed addition and change of use to restaurant
Kass Realty Building – 21 Paulding Street and 49 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed legalization of interior renovations and associated site plan modifications
Jacob Burns Film/Media Center – 405 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed modification to previously approved rooftop plan regarding special events - PUBLIC HEARING
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc. – 2 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed renewal of special use permit – PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Farrow’s Service Station – 332 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed site plan amendment to establish the sale of propane gas tanks via exchange type system and modify the previous approved site plan pertaining to on-site vehicle storage while vehicles are being worked on and to allow for the renting of a limited amount of parking spaces – PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 7/20/09
[As received by Village announcement. Made minor spelling corrections and formatting modifications. -Ben]
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
8:00PM
Announcements: - Call In 769-1677; PCTV76.ORG Live Steam
Con-Tech to mobilize week of August 3rd to begin signalization project at intersection of Bedford Rd. and Pleasantville Rd.
Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall. 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, NY
Next Regular Meeting Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm
Public Hearing: Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited certain hours/days Weskora Avenue
Mayor’s Updates:
Verizon FIOS Update
RFP – Rec. Center – 359 Bedford Road
Music Festival Update
Update on Work Session Discussions
Oral Communication:
Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-145-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-146- Approval of Minutes/July 6, 2009
Res. No. 2009-147- FP Clark Planning Consultant Retainer FY2009-10
Res. No. 2009-148- Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Days Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-149-Authorizing Submission of JCAP Grant for Court Office
Res. No. 2009-150-Authorizing Submission of Farmers’ Market Grant/Matching Funds Required
Res. No.2009-151- Authorizing address Street Romer Avenue Block Party August 8th 2pm-11pm and Rain Date August 9th
Res. No. 2009-152- Authorizing use of General Fund Balance for Water Fund capital costs in advance of borrowing and establishing an inter-fund interest rate
Res. No. 2009-153- Authorizing the Administrator to engage services of IQ Landscape Architects to develop CBD Design Guidelines
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
8:00PM
Announcements: - Call In 769-1677; PCTV76.ORG Live Steam
Con-Tech to mobilize week of August 3rd to begin signalization project at intersection of Bedford Rd. and Pleasantville Rd.
Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall. 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, NY
Next Regular Meeting Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm
Public Hearing: Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited certain hours/days Weskora Avenue
Mayor’s Updates:
Verizon FIOS Update
RFP – Rec. Center – 359 Bedford Road
Music Festival Update
Update on Work Session Discussions
Oral Communication:
Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-145-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-146- Approval of Minutes/July 6, 2009
Res. No. 2009-147- FP Clark Planning Consultant Retainer FY2009-10
Res. No. 2009-148- Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Days Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-149-Authorizing Submission of JCAP Grant for Court Office
Res. No. 2009-150-Authorizing Submission of Farmers’ Market Grant/Matching Funds Required
Res. No.2009-151- Authorizing address Street Romer Avenue Block Party August 8th 2pm-11pm and Rain Date August 9th
Res. No. 2009-152- Authorizing use of General Fund Balance for Water Fund capital costs in advance of borrowing and establishing an inter-fund interest rate
Res. No. 2009-153- Authorizing the Administrator to engage services of IQ Landscape Architects to develop CBD Design Guidelines
Village Board Work Session Agenda 7/20/09
[As received by Village announcement. I did not attend this meeting, so there are no comments. -Ben]
PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
Administrative Items
7:00pm Affordable/Work Force Housing Discussion-
Potential Development on Wheeler pkg. lot
8:00pm TELEVISED BOARD MEETING
Administrative Items (continued)
8:30pm Proposal to engage services to weather-proof
Former recreation center at 359 Bedford Road
Review of revised appraisal 359 Bedford Road
Competitive Farmers’ Market Grants Available
Pleasantville Music Festival Report
Review of GIS Upgrades for assessment and planning
Functions- SCA software proposal
CBD Master Plan Committee Update: IQ Proposal
Modified Playground Equipment Budget for Soldiers/Sailors
Park Grant
Executive Session Items
- Status of Tax Certioraris and Update on Foreclosure Proceedings
- Review of proposal for purchase of 359 Bedford Road
PLEASANTVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
Administrative Items
7:00pm Affordable/Work Force Housing Discussion-
Potential Development on Wheeler pkg. lot
8:00pm TELEVISED BOARD MEETING
Administrative Items (continued)
8:30pm Proposal to engage services to weather-proof
Former recreation center at 359 Bedford Road
Review of revised appraisal 359 Bedford Road
Competitive Farmers’ Market Grants Available
Pleasantville Music Festival Report
Review of GIS Upgrades for assessment and planning
Functions- SCA software proposal
CBD Master Plan Committee Update: IQ Proposal
Modified Playground Equipment Budget for Soldiers/Sailors
Park Grant
Executive Session Items
- Status of Tax Certioraris and Update on Foreclosure Proceedings
- Review of proposal for purchase of 359 Bedford Road
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