Frequently Asked Questions by Residents

Last Updated 2009.07.27

Upcoming/Recent Events
Farmer’s Market Opened - Sat, May 30th, 7:00am to 1:00pm, Memorial Plaza

Q: Do you know you can watch Board Meetings, School Meetings, and a number of other events live and recorded?
A: They are available via the PCTV76 website.

Q: What's going on with the run-down home at 55 Pleasant Avenue?
A: The County is considering donating the above dilapidated home for rehabilitation for middle class housing as managed by A-Home, a non-profit. The house would include an accessory apartment as well. This is allowed under Village Zoning ordinances (section 185-31). Currently, it's not on Village tax rolls and is an eye sore. So, this could be a win-win situation. There has been some local neighborhood negative feedback due to flood control and house size issues. This project is still in the planning phase.

Q: What is the status with Verizon FiOS TV service?
A: The board has been negotiating with Verizon almost on a daily basis as reported by the Mayor, and has requested the same deal offered to neighboring municipalities. Verizon has been extremely slow to respond. The Village TV station and other services are based on the tv fees, so it's important they are not cut. Once Verizon offers a "fair" amount, they will be welcomed into the community. Keep in mind, Verizon FiOS internet costs more than Cablevision's so I'm not sure it'll reduce everyone's cable costs.

Q: What is the status of the Church Street sidewalks?
A: At the Mon 5/18 board meeting, the board has hired a traffic engineering company (Adler) to look into the feasibility of sidewalks on Chruch Street. At the end of June 09, Adler should have their initial report ready. Board had been looking into what options exists from a traditional sidewalk to path.

Q: How can I ask a question?
A: Send an email to Ben Serebin. My email address is: ben "the @ symbol" serebin "dot" com.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Village Board Work Session Agenda 12/21/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00pm Metro North-Location of Future Substation

7:30pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program 2010
Richard Lampert Housing Proposal-Washington Ave. Property
Prospero Winery Expansion

9:0pm Executive Session
Updates on litigation matters
Advice of Counsel on personnel matters

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 12/14/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 , 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, December 28, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Speaker: Judith McCarthy-Intergovernmental Affairs of the Lower Hudson Region, Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo.

Pubic Hearing
Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-228-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-229-Approval of Minutes-11/23/09
Res. No. 2009-230-Approval of Small Claims Assessment Refunds
Res. No. 2009-231-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-232-Engaging Engineer Services Re: Replacement of Stone Masonry Wall-Bedford Road
Res. No. 2009-233-Approval of Management Confidential Salaries
Res. No. 2009-234-Authorization to Sign Employment Agreement/Administrator
Res. No. 2009-235-Accepting Donations for Senior Programs
Res. No. 2009-236-Approval of Budget Amendments

Village Board Work Session Agenda 12/14/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:00PM

7:00pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Skytop Drive - Discussion regarding implementing no
parking restrictions

8:00pm Regular Meeting

9:30pm Executive Session
Verizon Franchise Negotiations
Real Estate Matters

Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 12/30/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Pleasantville Zoning Board of Appeals
Wednesday December 30, 2009
8:15 P.M.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA

Case No. 2009-12 – Mr. Michael McCormack – 526 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, New York- Proposal to construct a new covered portico on-site in violation of section 185-36.B.(1) schedule I “bulk requirements”, regarding an insufficient front yard setback and section 185-46.C.(2)exceptions regarding expanding the degree of existing building non-compliance

Planning Commission Agenda 12/09/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Planning Commission
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
8:00 P.M.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA

Sarles Lane Corporation–68-70 Sarles Lane, Pleasantville, New York Proposed three lot subdivision.

Adoption of Resolutions
Ternion Inc. d/b/a/Bollywood Bistro – 68 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville

Village Board Work Session Agenda 11/30/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:30PM

6:00pm-7:00pm Meeting at Pleasantville Library
Pleasantville Union Free School District
Superintendent Search/Scoping Session

7:30pm Work Session at 80 Wheeler Avenue

Discussion on how to fund proposals for planning services, Central Business Master Plan and Text Amendments

Sarles Lane Subdivision Updates

MetroNorth Communication re: Sunnyside Avenue
Bridge Replacement; Alternate plans for locating a substation

8:00pm Meeting with ARB Members re: Streamlining Application Process

9:00pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Matters
Foreclosure Updates

Architectural Review Board Agenda 12/03/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Architectural Review Board Meeting
Thursday December 3, 2009
8:15 p.m.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

PNV PV Realty LLC – 6-8 Paulding Street, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed new siding, windows and store front - Petition to Architectural Review Board – Letter dated November 20, 2009 from Frank J. Tancredi, Architect – Building Application November 20, 2009 – Short EAF dated November 20, 2009 – Photos and associated improvement plan - enclosed

Village Board Amended Regular Meeting Agenda 11/23/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
Regular Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm.

Oral Communication:
Annual Youth Recognition
Stephen Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works-DPW Updates
Chief Anthony Chiarlitti-Police Department presentation

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees

Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-219-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing
the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees
Res. No. 2009-220-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-221-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-222-Approval of Minutes-November 9th
Res. No. 2009-223-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-224-Approval of Police Management Salaries
Res. No. 2009-225-Approval of Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County Re: Solid Waste and Recyclable Disposal
Res. No. 2009-226-Appointment to Ethics Board/Erik Kristensen
Res. No. 2009-227-Approval to use Manville Road Parking Lot by the Jacob Burns Film Center

Village Board Work Session Agenda 11/23/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:00PM

7:00pm John Fearon & Library Board-Strategic Planning and 2010 Budget Update

8:00pm Regular Meeting

9:30pm Executive Session
Sale of Recreation Center
Management Personnel Issues

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 11/23/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
Regular Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm.

Oral Communication:
Annual Youth Recognition
Stephen Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works-DPW Updates

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees

Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-219-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing
the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees
Res. No. 2009-220-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles
and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-221-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-222-Approval of Minutes-November 9th
Res. No. 2009-223-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-224-Approval of Police Management Salaries
Res. No. 2009-225-Approval of Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester
County Re: Solid Waste and Recyclable Disposal
Res. No. 2009-226-Appointment to Ethics Board/Erik Kristensen
Res. No. 2009-227-Approval to use Manville Road Parking Lot by the Jacob
Burns Film Center

Village Board Work Session Agenda 11/16/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

WORK SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 @ 7PM
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00PM Status of Discussions with Con Edison regarding Nannahagan Park

7:15pm Erik Kristensen- Board of Ethics Candidate Interview

7:30pm David Sessions/ Firm Introduction, Planning Services

8:30pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
Advice of Counsel Hernandez v. Pleasantville
Application of General Municipal Law Section 207M
Verizon Franchise Negotiations
Recreation Center RFPs

Monday, December 21, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 11/09/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, November 23, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm - Annual Youth Recognition - 8:00pm

Oral Communication:
Audit Report by Scott Oling of O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-206-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-207-Approval of Minutes-10/26/09
Res. No. 2009-208-Introductory Local Law-Amending Chapter 21 Changing the
Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees
Res. No. 2009-209-Accepting Donations for Senior Citizen Center Programs
Res. No. 2009-210-Authorization to Sign Easement Agreement with Eyes of Mohr
d/b/a Lucy’s Lounge
Res. No. 2009-211-SEQRA Determination-Easement Agreement-Eyes of Mohr,
d/b/a Lucy’s Lounge
Res. No. 2009-212-Authorization to Retain Special Counsel for Cable T.V. Franchise Negotiations
Res. No. 2009-213-Appointment to Ethics Board
Res. No. 2009-214-Approval of Certiorari Settlement-Commons of Pleasantville
Res. No. 2009-215-Approval of Holiday Parking
Res. No. 2009-216-Approval of Credit Card Policy
Res. No. 2009-217-Introductory Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and
Traffic-Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-218-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-219-Approval of Temporary Assignment to Detective

Village Board Work Session Agenda 11/09/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00pm Vincent LaDuca/Re: LaDuca Auto

7:30pm Central Business District Master Plan Update Committee Report

8:00pm REGULAR BOARD MEETING

9:00pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Taxicab Stand Issues
Bond Anticipation Note

Architectural Review Board Agenda 11/05/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Architectural Review Board
Thursday November 5, 2009
8:15 p.m.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA
Mr. David Sims – 51 Guion Street, Pleasantville, New York
Proposed new single family dwelling as part of a recent sub-division approval.

Westchester Center for Natural Health – 426 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York Proposed new ground signage

Prime Petroleum Services Inc. – 1 Broadway, Pleasantville, New York
Proposed pole signage modification

Pleasant Village Estates – 21 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York
Proposed new single family dwellings for lots 3, 4, and 5

Village Board Work Session Agenda 11/02/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:00PM

7:00pm Weskora Avenue Residents/Neighborhood Parking Concerns

7:30pm Pleasantville Music Festival Update/Sol Skolnick and Rich Sarfaty

8:00pm Central Business District Concepts/Follow up Discussions

10:00pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Workforce Housing Continued Discussion

Setting a Public Hearing for Verizon Franchise Proposal

Village Board Work Session Agenda 10/26/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:00pm

7:00pm Hearing-Violation of Village Code “Junk Motor Vehicle Storage
Chapter 176 - Section 4, Block 1F, Lots 9-15

7:30pm Joint Work Session with Parks & Recreation Board
Announcement of vacancies
Proposed Revisions to Administration of Field Use Fees
Overview of Dad’s Club Recreation Service Agreement
Storage Use at Soldiers & Sailors Field House
Playground Grant Update for Soldiers & Sailors
Proposed Date for Walk-About with PRAB

9:30pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
Con-Edison Tree Program/Status of Stop-Work Order
Introductory Local Law on Residency Exemptions for Court Personnel

Village Board Work Session Agenda 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

TIME: FOLLOWING THE REGULAR MEETING

Miscellaneous Administrative Items
License Agreement-Lucy’s Lounge
Use of Municipal Parking Lot by Jacob Burns Film Center
Metro PSC Proposal to Install Antenna on Monopole

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Advice of Legal Counsel Regarding Miscellaneous Personnel Matters

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
9:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, October 26, 2009
Work Session, Monday, November 2, 2009
Regular Meeting, Monday, November 9, 2009 with a Work Session at 7:00ppm

Oral Communication:
Workforce Housing Presentation by Richard Lampert and Pleasantville Housing Development Fund Company

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-194-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-195-Approval of Minutes-10/5/09
Res. No. 2009-196-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-197-Accepting Donations for Senior Citizen Programs & Services
Res. No. 2009-198-Authorization to Sign Snow & Ice Agreement with NYS DOT
Res. No. 2009-199-Certiorari Settlement-BEJ, LLC
Res. No. 2009-200-Authorization to Sign Maintenance Agreement for GIS Program

Village Board & School Board Joint Meeting Agenda 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

JOINT MEETING AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SCHOOL BOARD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
7:30PM

Parkway Field/Recreation Center

Anticipated Development Status:
Marble Avenue/MLA Site
Affordable Housing
Other

Cable Franchise Negotiations

High School Addition and Renovation:
Project Update-Andron Construction Project Manager
District Fields & Facilities Usage-John Bauerlein, Athletic Director
Pedestrian/Vehicular Traffic-Anthony Chiarlitti, Police Chief
Parking-Dr. George Cancro, High School Principal

Northern Westchester Healthy Kids Coalition-Mary Fox-Alter, Director of Instructional Services & Technology

Village Board Executive Session Agenda 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570
6:00pm

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Advice of Counsel on PBA Contract Settlement Proposal
2) Advice of Counsel on In Rem Foreclosure
3) Settlement Proposal Leen Litigation

Village Board and Con-Edison Field Tour 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIELD TOUR WITH CON-EDISON

There will be a Field Tour with the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pleasantville and Matthew Glasser, representative from Con-Edison. The Board will tour various locations affected by the recent Con-Edison Tree Trimming Program and will tour the additional four miles that are scheduled for trimming.

If you are interested in joining this tour, please meet on the 2nd floor at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue at 8:00am.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Village Administrator Patricia Dwyer at 769-1940.

Posted 10/16/09
by: Judith Weintraub
Villager Clerk

Village Board Work Session Agenda 10/05/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Policy for use of Village Credit Card and Purchasing
Clarification of Field Use Fee Policy
Romer Avenue Parking Regulations
Library Traffic Issues

8:00pm REGULAR MEETING

10:00pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Matters: Review of Village Administrator’s Employment Agreement
Recreation Service Agreement with Dad’s Club

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 10/05/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:00pm

Joint Meeting with School Board and Village Board, Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:30pm

Regular Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2009, 9:00pm with a Work Session following the Regular Meeting

Oral Communication:
Presentation by Matt Glasser-Con-Edison Tree Trimming Program

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-189-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-190-Approval of Minutes-9/14/09 and 9/21/09
Res. No. 2009-191-Approval of Change-Order for Bedford & Pleasantville Roads-Streetscape Improvement Project
Res. No. 2009-122-Approval of Proposal for Soil Borings & Probe Testing for Bedford Road Water Main Replacement & Drainage Improvement Project
Res. No. 2009-123-Accepting Donation to Beautification Committee
Res. No. 2009-124-Correction to Tax Roll to Add Veteran’s Exemption
Res. No. 2009-125-Authorization to Enter into IMA for GIS Services

Architectural Review Board Agenda 10/01/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Architectural Review Board
Thursday October 1, 2009
8:15 p.m.
Village Hall
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA

Mr. David Sims – 51 Guion Street, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed new single family dwelling as part of a recent sub-division approval.

Nevae`h Cuisine – 146 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed new awning and window signage

Westchester Stone - 181 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed siding, trim, facia, door and associated building improvements

Village Board Work Session Agenda 9/21/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

WORK SESSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00pm Hearing Regarding a Summons Issued Pursuant to Chapter 176, Junked Vehicles (adjournment requested)

7:30pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
New York State Parks Grant for Soldiers and Sailors Field

Discussion regarding change in Bedford Road Streetscape Improvements

Discussion regarding policies for tax-delinquent properties

Follow-up discussion on Foxwood wall

Status report on Washington Avenue stormwater problems

8:00pm REGULAR MEETING

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 9/21/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
8:00PM

Announcements: - Call In 769-1677

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Next Regular Meeting Monday, October 5, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Mayor’s Report

Oral Communication:
Linda Bellofatto, Superintendent of Public Works, Overview of Recreation Programs

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-184-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-185-Approval of Block Party Request
Res. No. 2009-186-Approval of Ragamuffin Parade
Res. No. 2009-187-Approval of Lighting Maintenance Agreement for Parkway Field
Res. No. 2009-188-Budget Amendment

Zoning Board of Appeals Revised Agenda 09/24/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday September 24, 2009
8:15 P.M.
80 Wheeler Avenue
2nd Floor Village Hall
Pleasantville, New York

REVISED AGENDA
Case No. 2009-10 – Ms. Linda Curtis – 5 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, New York- Proposed new dormer addition to existing residence and associated improvements on-site in violation of section 185-36.B.(1) schedule I “bulk requirements”, regarding insufficient front, side and rear yard setbacks and excessive story height and section 185-46.C.(2)exceptions regarding expanding the degree of existing building non-compliance

Case No. 2009-11 – Mr. and Mrs. Stephen O’Neill- 215 Edgewood Avenue – Proposed basketball sport court on-site in violation of section 185-11.B.(3)(a)(c)(d) pertaining to insufficient lot area, setbacks and screening

Architectural Review Board Revised Agenda 09/03/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Architectural Review Board Meeting
Thursday September 3, 2009
8:15 p.m.
2nd floor
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

REVISED AGENDA

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hayes – 193 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed porch repairs, tree removal and associated improvements

Pleasantville Pizzeria – 34 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed new awning recovering and associated awning signage

Lordae Realty LLC c/o Christopher Santomero – 42 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposal to replace deteriorated windows

Steven Zucker – 301 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed replacement fencing/modification

Mount Pleasant Public Library - 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed exterior site improvements

Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 09/24/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday September 24, 2009
8:15 P.M.
80 Wheeler Avenue
2nd Floor Village Hall
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA
Case No. 2009-10 – Ms. Linda Curtis – 5 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, New York- Proposed new dormer addition to existing residence and associated improvements on-site in violation of section 185-36.B.(1) schedule I “bulk requirements”, regarding insufficient front, side and rear yard setbacks and excessive story height and section 185-46.C.(2)exceptions regarding expanding the degree of existing building non-compliance

Architectural Review Board Agenda 09/03/09

Architectural Review Board Meeting
Thursday September 3, 2009
8:15 p.m.
2nd floor
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York

AGENDA

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hayes – 193 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed porch repairs, tree removal and associated improvements

Pleasantville Pizzeria – 34 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposed new awning recovering and associated awning signage

Lordae Realty LLC c/o Christopher Santomero – 42 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, New York – Proposal to replace deteriorated windows

The Dunkin Donuts Corner (SPECIAL FEATURE) - Updated Last 2008.10.07

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Tue 10/7 Update
Last week, Dunkin Donuts decided to hang up a traditional Dunkin Donuts sign violating the Signage Ordinance and the Architecture Review Board's agreement with the Donuts Donuts franchise owner, TBG. Numerous complaints were lodged with Village Hall and they demanded TBG immediately remove the illegal sign which they promptly did. TBG complained that the wood curved sign was taking too long, hence they broke the rules to advertise Dunkin Donuts.

Wed 9/10 Update

On Monday, 9/8 the Pleasantville Board of Trustees announced the following proposed amendments to the introductory local law 2008-181 which to summarize the major points improves upon the definition of what a restaurant is, prohibits drive-throughs for non-bank establishments, adds a new formula fast food establishment definition and restricts their establishment, and clarifies and restricts 1st floor permitted uses for professional services (e.g. legal services, architectural, brokerage firms, accounting, etc) in the central business districts. Public comment is open now. You can read the original document on the Village's website. Next public comment meeting is on the agenda for the Mon, October 27th meeting. Please provide feedback to the trustees and village administrator before then as well.

- Ben Serebin, Pleasantville Resident
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Hello Everyone,

The vast majority of the people I speak with are upset to hear about the planned Dunkin Donuts across from the Jacob Burns (2nd Dunkin Donuts in Pleasantville), so I realized it would be good if I had a special section dedicated to it. I'll update this area with Dunkin Donuts related issues which includes the business moratorium and ordinance changes.

This issue was caused by a ruling by the Pleasantville Building Inspector (Mike Testa) on 11/28/07 due to the lack of definition of the current zoning for a bakery (section 185:11, no definition of bakery), simplistic definition of a fast food restaurant (more than 8 seats with ready to consume food), "one hundred feet of the intersection" of any business street as per section 185-22 section 12 (a) [4], and "lack of applying the interpretation or conflict of the zoning and ordinances, the more restrictive language should apply" (section 185-59 section B). His consultation of a dictionary for defining what a bakery is should have been targeted to the board of trustees for clarification especially since most people would probably classify Dunkin Donuts as fast food (since the company labels it as such and so does the franchise owner). In essence, the application was a technique of a wolf in sheep's clothes. Challenges via a Zoning Board Appeal in section 185-55 or an article 78 to applications are required within 30 days, which was not available to me since I became aware of this after that period.

There is a solution that we can promote to prevent uncontrolled increases of fast food businesses and franchises in Pleasantville, and it's called Business Formula Ordinances (BFOs). To summarize the explanation of this, it means that each business would need to be to a certain degree unique and could not be cookie cutter like, e.g. same trademark, signage, tables, lighting, menus, uniforms, etc. The BFOs can be as restrictive (e.g. no businesses sharing trademarks, menus, signage, etc) or accommodating as desired (e.g. capping the # in an area or entire business district, such as up to 5 business allowed in the village sharing trademarks, menus, signage, etc). Traffic safety should also play a role in approving businesses in Pleasantville.

Read the following PDFs or websites just by clicking the links:
Original Building Permit Application filed by T.B.G. Food Acquisition Corp (aka Dunkin Donuts owner Manhattan based private equity firm The Beekman Group L.L.C.) on November 25, 2007. There are mistakes on the application and the identity of the signature of the owner is unknown even to Mike Testa (building inspector).

Background on The Beekman Group Private Equity Firm and TBG as per Westchester County Business Journal interview with John Troiano and Peter Marrinan. Peter has attended at least one Pleasantville meeting. Or read it on the Westchester County Business Journal website.

The Examiner Article of March 10, 2008 announcing the Pleasantville Downtown Business Moratorium and "know your Neighbor" highlight of Ben Serebin.

The New York Times Article on May 25, 2008 "Punching a Hole in Paradise" about the planned Dunkin Donuts and use of Formula Businesses. Interview with Mayor Bernard Gordon and Pleasantville Resident Ben Serebin. Or read it on the NY Times website.

Pleasantville Zoning Map of Business Districts (A1 & A2) Affected by Business Moratorium.

[Provided to Pleasantville Board of Trustees during May 19, 2008 meeting & Westchester County Legislator John Nonna who was present]
List of some Municipalities that have Implemented Formula Business Ordinances (e.g. Port Jefferson NY, Fairfield CT, Bristol RI, Chesapeake City MD, Nantucket MA, Portland ME, Ogunquit ME, Coronado CA, Pacific Grove CA, San Francisco CA, Sanibel FL, Sauslito CA, & York ME to name a few.

Formula Business Ordinance upheld by California Court of Appeals

[Provided to Pleasantville Board of Trustees during May 19, 2008 meeting & Westchester County Legislator John Nonna who was present]
Port Jefferson, NY (on Long Island) Business Formula Ordinance (BFO) Code (I've provided the exact sections that discuss the BFO.)

City of Portland, ME's BFO Code. This is a good example like the Port Jefferson, NY code.

Pleasantville, NY Local Law code for Signage as of Jan 2008

Dunkin Donuts Website Press Release announcing that Dunkin Donuts received the award of "Best Fast-Food Coffee"
- maybe they are a fast food franchise company?

-Ben Serebin, Pleasantville Resident
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