Mayor & Village Board of Trustees

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 Telephone (914) 738-2015 • Fax (914) 738-7381 • www.pelhamgov.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 30, 2018 8:00 PM Application of MatriArch Development (101 Wolfs Lane) 1. Status of revised Site Plan Application a. Details for tree wells b. Trash bin enclosure c. Residential unit mix d. First-floor layout e. Building height calculation f. Proposed tree species on Wolfs Lane 2. Status of compliance with Fire Safety Standards 3. Status of sewer capacity study 4. Applicant’s commitment to share in cost of traffic improvements 5. Number of units 6. Applicant’s plan to mitigate construction impacts, including loss of 28 parking spots 7. Easements Meeting called to order: The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Volpe at 8:00pm. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Volpe. Roll Call: Attendee Name Present Absent Late Mayor Volpe ☒ ☐ ☐ Trustee Ferrara ☒ ☐ ☐ Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☐ ☒ ☐ Trustee Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ Interim Village Administrator Scelza ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Attorney Smith ☐ ☒ ☐ Administrative Intern Fernandez ☐ ☒ ☐ Also in attendance were:  Robert Spolzino (Land use Counsel for the Village of Pelham)  Nanette Bourne (Planning Consultant for the Village of Pelham)  Seth Mandelbaum (Counsel for MatriArch Development)  Angelo Monaco (President of GTL construction)  Adam Goodrich (Senior Project Manager of GTL construction)  Rosalie and Mara Kravitz (MatriArch Development)  Joe Keating (Architect from Peter Gisolfi Associates)  Work Session Discussion 2. Status of compliance with Fire Safety Standards Mr. Mandelbaum stated discussions with Fire DiNapoli revealed there is a need for an additional fire hydrant, and two Siamese connections in the front and rear of the development. Mr. Keating, Architect, from Gisolfi Associates, stated the applicant will comply with these requests, and they will be included in the plans. 3. Status of sewer capacity study The flow meter was placed in the sewer in coordination with the Village and the Village consultants, and the results were favorable. The report determined that the flow is currently at 12% of total capacity and this project will add another 1%. Overall, the results from the downstream examination indicate everything is in good condition, and Mayor Volpe requested a test of the line upstream, so a test will be conducted on Thursday and the results will be distributed to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Kagan asked Ms. Bourne about the sewer test’s reliability because it was done during the summer season; Ms. Bourne stated the test was conducted during the wet season, so they would have an accurate representation of the flow. The applicant provided Ms. Bourne (Sam Schwartz) with a preliminary flow test, which was submitted to the Village’s building inspector for his response, once they get his response Ms. Bourne will produce a final draft of their review. Trustee Kagan asked if a storm water system test was conducted, and Ms. Bourne stated storm water sewer testing depends on the surface’s infiltration, whether it is pervious or impervious. The applicant’s engineer evaluated the site and determined it was a 100% impervious surface, and the Planning Board felt that because the site was undeveloped for many years that it should be considered primarily pervious. The applicant did the remodeling and reviewed the tests with the engineers as well as the Village Building Inspector and the Village’s engineer accepted these findings. 1. Status of Revised Site Plan Application A. Details for Tree Wells: Mr. Mandelbaum believes this issue is still outstanding. B. Trash bin enclosure: They are aesthetically pleasing. C. Residential Unit Mix: the breakdown of the units was set forth in Mr. Mandelbaum’s letter: (3) studios, (31) one bedroom units, (20) two bedroom units and (4) three bedroom duplexes for a total of 58 units, and the bedroom unit mix to be added to the plans. Mayor Volpe would like the resolution to limit the number of units by the amount and type approved, so any changes to the development once approved would require an amended approval from the Board of Trustees. D. First-floor layout: Mr. Mandelbaum stated the latest iteration of the drawings reflects the community space for the residents, but it can be renamed to avoid confusion. The first floor layout consists of four commercial spaces fronting Wolfs Lane ranging from 623 square feet to 832 square feet, a concierge desk, stairs leading to the parking lot, and a mailroom. Mr. Marty, Chairman of the Planning Board, noted there is barely enough parking allotted for the proposed retail spaces, and Mayor Volpe stated the parking spaces allocated is still an outstanding issue. E. Building Height Calculation: Ms. Bourne stated this item has been addressed in a previous plan. F. Proposed Tree Species on Wolfs Lane: Mr. Mandelbaum stated this issue has been addressed. 4. Applicant’s commitment to share in cost of traffic improvements Mayor Volpe stated the Village will be making traffic improvements to the Sparks Avenue and Manning Circle area. The Village will be milling and paving the area, adding two crosswalks with ADA ramping for curbs, and adding another crosswalk at Fifth Avenue/Wolfs lane. Mayor Volpe believes the applicant’s fair share traffic contribution should continue over time, and Mr. Mandelbaum stated conditions can be set on the site plan resolution where there is a monitoring period on the potential traffic impact. Mayor Volpe stated the fair share contribution will be determined in future discussions with the traffic consultants. Mr. Spolzino stated it would be prudent for the Board of Trustees to define the fair share value in the site plan resolution based on the consultants’ evaluation. Mayor Volpe stated it is incumbent upon MatriArch’s consultant and the Village’s consultant to decide the appropriate fair share then the Board of Trustees will review it. 5. Number of Units Mr. Mandelbaum stated the developer has to balance the cost, history of the project, with the appropriate number of units. Mr. Mandelbaum stated this project will yield positive economic benefits to the Village during the construction phase and at full capacity, but the economic benefits will not be immediate. The developer is considering adding 4 or 5 additional one bedroom units. The additional one bedroom units would be included on the first floor, taking the place of the fitness center, which would be moved into the back of the commercial space front facing Wolfs lane. 6. Applicant’s plan to mitigate construction impacts, including loss of 28 parking spots Mayor Volpe expressed concerns about the construction impacts on parking because of the contiguous municipal parking lot. Mr. Monaco stated the entire construction of the building should take 10-12 months, and the parking spaces affected will vary through the construction phases. The demolition will only take a few weeks, so there will be large trucks in and out of the site removing the materials early in the construction phase. Once the building envelope is secured then most of the work will be contained in the work site. GTL construction recently finished a 47 unit complex project in Crestwood near the metro north train station, and they had to carefully coordinate deliveries because the site was in a quiet residential area. Mr. Goodrich stated displaced parking permit holders will be moved to the allocated Pico Electronics area during the phases of construction and staging. MatriArch development agreed to reimburse the Village for any loss in parking revenue. Trustee Kagan asked if there is a plan in place to restore the roads and parking lot to its original condition, and Mr. Monaco assured him there were no issues or damage to the surrounding areas at the Crestwood project. Mr. Goodrich stated the 28 total municipal parking spaces will not be compromised all at once, and GTL construction will take every precaution to protect the cars near the site. Trustee Mullen would like to include a stipulation in the resolution for the roads in the municipal lot and the surrounding area be restored to its original condition. Mr. Mandelbaum assured the Board of Trustees that the developer will repair any damage to the roadways, and conditions can be added to the site plan resolution to review the construction management plan prior to the issuance of the building permit. 7. Easements The developer requests an easement, for vehicular access easement over Village Property to/from 101 Wolfs lane via Sparks Ave. Developer also grants an easement for a pedestrian arcade between Wolfs lane and municipal parking lot. Mayor Volpe stated MatriArch development needs to offer a larger sum for the consideration of an easement (vehicular) in perpetuity. The Village of Pelham will not maintain the pedestrian arcade, Matriarch must do so. Mr. Mandelbaum revealed if only 58 units are approved then it will be financially detrimental to the developer. The IDA approval will yield numerous tax benefits to the developer such as a sales tax exemption when purchasing materials and not paying mortgage recording tax on the construction. MatriArch development would like to propose four or five additional units to offset the cost of the easement. In exchange for the additional four or five units, Trustee Kagan proposed $50,000 to be paid to the Village over a twenty year period in exchange for the vehicular easement over the municipal parking lot. Mr. Spolzino stated the eight parking spaces rented to MatriArch in perpetuity can still be revoked if the Village chooses to do so because the Village is still selling these spaces. Mayor Volpe stated before the Board of Trustees regular meeting on Tuesday, August 14th MatriArch development needs to address the following:  Completion of the Sanitary sewer study  Definition of a Fair share traffic contribution  Finalize the details of the Pico parking spots during the construction phase  Maintenance of the pedestrian arcade  Payment in consideration for the vehicular easement in perpetuity Mayor Volpe stated the public hearing will remain open and the Board of Trustees has to decide whether or not to apply the BDFZ.