20230905 - Planning Board Public Meeting Minutes

 The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of September 5, 2023. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Mr. Joel called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Roll Call – The following members were present: Rob Willis, John Young, Councilwoman Perron, Richard Joel, Fran Barto, Darlene Johnson, James Van Goor, Sergio Alegre and Michael Stern. Also present were Steven Wellinghorst, Esq., Board Attorney; John Barree, Village Planner; and Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary. Dianne O’Brien and David Refkin were absent.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – There were no comments at this time.

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics – Councilwoman Perron said the proposed ordinance amendments for Chapter 190 have been sent to the Council.

20 Corsa Investments, LLC - Application for minor site plan approval with variances to construct a deck on a five-family apartment building at 20 Corsa Terrace, Block 2114, Lot 4 -

Corey Klein, Esq., entered his appearance and made opening remarks briefly going over the notice, describing the proposed deck and the variances being requested.

Nicholas Graviano was sworn and his credentials as a Professional Planner accepted. Mr. Graviano described the proposed deck, stating that the purpose of the deck is to provide open space for an elderly resident.

Mr. Graviano identified the variances being requested due to the existing conditions on the property. The deck would result in a side yard setback of 18.5 feet, where 20.5 feet exists and 30 feet is required. A combined side yard setback of 37.8 feet is being requested, where 39.8 feet exists and 60 feet is required. Mr. Graviano stated there are bushes between the subject property and the adjacent property.

Mr. Graviano referred to the Planning report from Mr. Barree and said the area beneath the deck would remain pervious and be covered with gravel.

Board members asked if any trees would be cut down. Mr. Graviano said they would not be. Board members asked if there would be storage under the deck, Mr. Graviano said the deck would be 5 feet off the ground and would not be used for storage.

Board members asked why the new deck is going further into the side yard setback. Paris Eliades, son of the owner of the property, Virginia Eliades, was sworn and testified that Ms. Eliades wants to be able to view the parking lot of the building for safety reasons. Board members asked if the applicant would stipulate that the deck would never be enclosed. The applicant agreed.

There were no questions or comments from the public.

Mr. Klein made closing comments and the hearing was closed.

Following Board deliberation, Mr. Alegre made a motion to approve, Mr. Van Goor seconded and the application was approved.

Adoption of Minutes:   The minutes from August 15, 2023 were adopted.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                       Jane Wondergem

                                                                                      Board Secretary

Date Approved:            October 17, 2023