WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL-CHRONICLE EXAMINER. AUGUST 3, 2012:
The Common Council as Friday morning dawned has apparently not found anything to quibble about in the French American School of New York Final Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the school proposed campus on the defunct Ridgeway Golf Club site.
The agenda just published for Monday evening at 7:30 has a resolution having the Common Council accepting the document as complete and setting a two-session public hearing on the Final Draft Environmental Impact Statement September 19 at 7 PM and October 17 ay 7 PM.
The council had been informed Monday evening that unless they found analysis of some issues incomplete that the time frame of the SEQR timetable would be violated. Steven Silverberg, one of the outside legal counsel to the city on the FASNY matter, noted this to the Council. As of Friday morning the Council apparently has not found an issue that would postpone the acceptance of the DEIS. They have three days to do so. All city department heads have reviewed the FASNY Final DEIS and judged it complete.
The Agenda in addition contains a resolution setting a public hearing for September 4 on the application approved by the Planning Board to build a detox center in the former Nathan Miller Nursing Home at 37 DeKalb Avenue.
Public hearings of interest planned to take place Monday include a hearing on the White Plains Housing Authority to build its first building in the process of rebuilding the Winbrook complex to a height of 10 stories at the corner of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Streets.
The public hearing on the proposed Open Space Recreation District Zoning that would not permit housing subdivisions and would restrict institution-type buildings with extensive setback regulations on the following three privately owned golf course properties:the defunct Ridgeway Golf Club property now owned by the French American School of New York, Westchester Hills Golf Club and the portion of Fenway Golf Club located within White Plains.
The Complete Agenda follows:
COMMON COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR STATED MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2012
7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
Hon. David Buchwald
ROLL CALL: City Clerk
RECOGNITION: White Plains Performing Arts Center
Summer Program
Joseph’s Villardi “Good Humor Joe Day”
Longest Serving Good Humor Man
in the United States
Serving White Plains Residents for 59 Years
ADJOURNED
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted by City Place Trattoria Inc.,
d/b/a Pranzi Ristorante, for a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at 8 City Place.
2. Communication from the City Clerk
3. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of the MAK
Corporation for a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a cabaret on the first
floor only at Elements located at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue.
4. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of the White
Plains Housing Authority for a Special Permit to allow the proposed new ten (10)
story residential project to be known as Winbrook Redevelopment – Phase I,
located at the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Street,
situated in the B-3 Zoning District, to be constructed to a height of approximately
one hundred and six (106) feet under Section 5.3, Footnote (X) of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of White Plains.
5. Communications from City Clerk
6. Commissioner of Building
7. Design Review Board (2)
8. Commissioner of Planning
9. Planning Board
10. Commissioner of Public Safety
11. Commissioner of Public Works
12. Commissioner of Traffic
13. Traffic Commission
14. Commissioner of Parking (2)
15. Conservation Board
16. Westchester County Planning Board
17. Environmental Officer
18. Environmental Findings Resolution
19. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving
the application submitted on behalf of the White Plains Housing Authority
(“Applicant”) for a project known as Winbrook Redevelopment – Phase I,
consisting of site plan approval under Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of White Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”) to construct a new ten
(10) story multi-family residential building consisting of 103 rental
affordable dwelling units on floors two through ten and a community
education facility to be operated by the White Plains Youth Bureau on the
first floor thereof, situated in the B-3 Zoning District on a 1.2 acre parcel,
at the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Street at
223-225 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and a Special Permit
under Section 5.3, Footnote (X) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
facility to be constructed to a height of one hundred and six (106) feet.
PUB LIC HEARINGS:
20. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of the applicant
359-369 Mamaroneck Avenue LLC d/b/a Esposito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria II for a
Special Permit for Outdoor Rooftop Dining at Esposito’s Restaurant located at
359 Mamaroneck Avenue.
21. Communications from City Clerk
22. Commissioner of Building
23. Design Review Board (2)
24. Commissioner of Planning
25. Planning Board
26. Commissioner of Public Safety
27. Commissioner of Public Works
28. Commissioner of Traffic
29. Traffic Commission
30. Commissioner of Parking (2)
31. Westchester County Planning Board
32. Environmental Officer
33. Environmental Findings Resolution
34. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting the
application made on behalf of 359 – 369 Mamaroneck Ave. LLC, owner,
for tenant, known as Esposito’s Restaurant and Pizzeria II, Inc.
(“Applicant”), located at 359 – 369 Mamaroneck Avenue for a Special
Permit to allow rooftop outdoor dining subject to the conditions contained
herein.
35. Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Noodles Plus
Restaurant for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining for the 2012 Summer/Fall
Season on private property in the courtyard area of 235-245 Main Street.
36. Communications from Commissioner of Building
37. Design Review Board
38. Commissioner of Planning
39. Planning Board
40. Commissioner of Public Safety
41. Commissioner of Public Works
42. Commissioner of Traffic
43. Traffic Commission
44. Commissioner of Parking
45. Westchester County Planning Board
46. Environmental Officer
47. Environmental Findings Resolution
48. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting the
application made on behalf of Noodle Plus Restaurant (“Applicant”)
located at 235-245 Main Street for a Special Permit to allot Outdoor
Dining in the courtyard located at 235-245 Main Street in the Central
Parking Area subject to the conditions contained herein.
49. Public Hearings in relation to (1) in accordance with General City Law Section
280A, in relation to a revised proposed amendment to the 1997 Comprehensive
Plan as amended by Resolution adopted July 11, 2006 (“2005 Plan Update”)
with respect to the Campus Office (C-O) Zoning District; and (2) in relation to a
revised proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White
Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”) with respect to the C-O Zoning District, to provide
additional “uses” permitted in the C-O Zoning District, to established a new “Use”
“Planned Campus Development” and a new “Planned Office Development
District,” make certain revisions to the Dimensional Standards for “Uses” in the
C-O Zoning District and establish certain Dimensional Standards and “Uses” for
the “Planned Campus Development” District.
50. Communication from Commissioner of Planning
51. Planning Board
52. Conservation Board
53. Environmental Officer
54. Environmental Findings Resolution
55. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the
City of White Plains” with respect to amendments to provide additional
“Uses” permitted in the Campus Office District, establish a new “Use”
“Planned Campus Development” and a new overlay district the “Planned
Campus Development” District, make certain revisions to the Dimensional
Standards for “Uses” in the Campus Office District and establish certain
Dimensional Standards and “Uses” for the “Planned Campus
Development” District.
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES:
56. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of certain
tax review proceedings.
57. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings.
58. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the correction of a
previously adopted ordinance regarding a tax review proceeding.
59. Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “An ordinance authorizing the
settlement of certain tax review proceedings.”
60. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to funds for attorneys’ fees
and litigation expenses pursuant to Section 2-5-8 of the White Plains Municipal
Code.
61. Ordinance authorizing the payment attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses
pursuant to Section 2-5-8 of the White Plains Municipal Code.
62. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital
Projects No. C5380, Rolling Stock Acquisition Light Duty Vehicles 2012-2013,
C5386, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles 2012-2013, W5386, and
Rolling Stock Acquisition Water Fund 2012-2013.
63. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend
the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5380, entitled
Rolling Stock Acquisition, Light Duty Vehicles 2012-2013, and establishing
Capital Project No. C5385, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles
2012-2013, and Capital Project No. W5386, Rolling Stock Acquisition
Water Fund 2012-2013.
64. Bond Ordinance dated August 6, 2012, authorizing the issuance of
$760,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White
Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of
the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and
maintenance.
65. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Boards, in relation to Capital
Project No. W5387, Purchase of 200 Westchester Avenue
66. Communication from Environmental Officer
67. Environmental Findings Resolution
68. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend
the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. W5387
entitled, 200 Westchester Avenue Acquisition.
69. Bond Ordinance dated August 6, 2012, authorizing the issuance of
$500,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White
Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of
the acquisition and reconstruction of Class A Buildings for municipal use.
70. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a license
agreement between the City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(Metro North), to construct, install, operate and maintain a duct bank within the
City of White Plains.
71. Communication from Environmental Officer
72. Ordinance granting a license agreement to the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority acting for itself and on behalf of Metro North
Commuter Railroad Company to construct, install, operate and maintain a
duct bank within the City of White Plains.
73. Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a grant in the
amount of $12,635 by the County of Westchester, to fund remediation and
restoration to the White Plains Mamaroneck River Basin and the White Plains
Greenway, as a result of damage from storms.
74. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor, or his designee, to accept, on behalf of the City of White
Plains, a grant from the County of Westchester to fund remediation and
restoration to the White Plains Mamaroneck River Basin and the White
Plains Greenway and to amend the FY 2012-2013 General Fund Budget
for the Department of Public Works to reflect this Grant.
75. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board (WPWIB) to provide Summer
Employment Services to Youth 18 – 24 years of age.
76. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract
with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment Board (WPWIB) to
provide private sector Summer Employment Services (through the City of
White Plains Youth Bureau) to youth 18 to 24 years of age for the period
January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
77. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the
N.Y.S. Department of Education to continue the 21st Century Community
Learning Centers – Kids Excel Program.
78. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract
with the State Education Department to continue its services to the Youth
Bureau’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers – Kids Excel Program.
79. Communication from the Mayor in relation to a transfer from Reserve for
Financing to cover the cost of consulting services.
80. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to transfer
funds from the FY 2012-2013 Reserve for Financing in order to provide
additional funding to cover costs associated with the transition of
commissioners within the Planning Department.
81. Communication from Personnel Director in relation to proposed amendment to
Section 2-5-81 of the Municipal Code to reallocate a certain position title.
82. Ordinance amending Section 2-5-81 of the White Plains Municipal Code
by reallocating a certain position title.
83. Communication from Commissioner of Parking in relation to a lease agreement
with the White Plains School District for the use and maintenance of the Main-
Kensico Municipal Parking Lot (#44) on the grounds of the Eastview Middle
School.
84. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing
the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the City School District of
the City of White Plains to permit the City to use Eastview School Parking
Lot at the corner of Main Street and Kensico Avenue for Neighborhood
Parking.
RESOLUTIONS:
85. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the scheduling of a
public hearing on an application for a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for a
31 – 33 bed Medically-Supervised Inpatient Detoxification Service Community
Residence to be known as Sunrise White Plains, and located at 37 DeKalb
Avenue, (formerly the Nathan Miller Nursing Home).
86. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling
a public hearing for September 4, 2012, in relation to the application
submitted on behalf of CFI, Inc., and Sunrise White Plains (“Applicant”) for
a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval of a “Community Residence” at
37 DeKalb Avenue, to operate a short term medically supervised
detoxification treatment facility with up to thirty three (33) inpatient beds.
87. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted
by Butterfield 8 WP LLC, for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at Butterfield 8,
147 Mamaroneck Avenue.
88. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling
a public hearing for September 4, 2012 in relation to the application
submitted by Butterfield 8 WP LLC, on behalf of Butterfield 8 Restaurant
and Lounge for a one (1) year Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at
applicant’s establishment located at 147 Mamaroneck Avenue.
89. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted
by Butterfield 8 WP LLC, for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at Lola’s Mexican
Kitchen, 47 Mamaroneck Avenue.
90. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling
a public hearing for September 4, 2012 in relation to the application
submitted by Butterfield 8 WP LLC, on behalf of Lola’s Mexican Kitchen
for a one (1) year Special Permit to operate a Cabaret at applicant’s
establishment located at 147 Mamaroneck Avenue.
91. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the scheduling of a
public hearing for September 4, 2012 on to an application submitted on behalf of
Gaucho Grille, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at One North Broadway.
92. Communication from Commissioner of Building
93. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling
a public hearing for September 4, 2012 in relation to the application
submitted on behalf of Gaucho Grille for a Special Permit for Outdoor
Dining for the 2012 Summer/Fall Season on private property located at
the front of One North Broadway, adjacent to the Restaurant entrance.
94. Communication from Planning In relation to the scheduling of a public hearing
for September 4, 2012 on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
establish a new Open Space Recreational District, and on the 1997
Comprehensive Plan in relation to land use, and environmental regulations, and
modifications to the Zoning Map and accepting the Draft Generic Environmental
Impact Statement as complete.
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95. Communication from Environmental Officer
96. Environmental Findings Resolution accepting the Draft Generic
Environmental Impact Statement regarding amendments to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, as amended and updated; and amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance establishing a new Open Space Recreation District;
and as necessary, amendments to the related land use, and
environmental regulations; and making certain modifications to the Zoning
Map.
97. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to: Acceptance as
complete of the preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement submitted on
behalf of the French American School of New York; filing and publishing of a
Notice of Completion of the Final FASNY DEIS; filing and distribution of the
complete final FASNY DEIS; establishing a public comment period including
public hearings to hear public comments on the final FASNY – DEIS.
98. Communication from Environmental Officer
99. Lead Agency Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White
Plains as Lead Agency under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act, (SEQR), regarding the application submitted by the French
American School of New York (FASNY), for a Special Permit to develop a
private elementary and secondary school with accessory nursery school
or day care center at 400 Ridgeway, White Plains, accepting the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (FASNY DEIS) as adequate with respect
to its scope and content for the purpose of commencing public review,
and scheduling a public hearing and taking such actions as are required
by SEQR.
100. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the application of
LCOR 55 Bank Street LLC, for a site plan extension in relation to proposed
mixed use development at 55 Bank Street.
101. Communication from Environmental Officer.
102. Environmental Findings Resolution
103. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains amending
the expiration date of a resolution adopted November 2, 2009, granting
the application submitted on behalf of LCOR 55 Bank Street LLC
(“Applicant”) for site plan approval, which included a one (1) year
extension and an amendment of its existing initial site plan approval
originally adopted by the Common Council on February 4, 2008, on
premises located on the westerly side of Bank Street, southerly of Main
Street, and easterly of the Metro North Railroad, in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains and the contract for sale of
land among the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency, the City of White
Plains and LCOR, for private redevelopment of the property known as 55
Bank Street (“LDA”).
104. Communication from Commissioner of Planning transmitting the 2012-2013
Community Development Program Annual Action Plan.
105. Communication from Environmental Officer
106. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains, New York,
approving the Federally Mandated 2012-13 Annual Action Plan for the
City of White Plains and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary
certifications and assurances and file the Approved Plan with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ITEM FOR REFERRAL:
107. Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a site plan application for
signage submitted on behalf of the Bristal Assisted Living Facility (North Street
Community), and the Engel Burman Group, to be located at 305 North Street,
(formerly St. Agnes Hospital)
108. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains with respect to
the addition of definitions and new regulations as Section 4.4.21, regarding solar
energy systems.
