Mayor & Village Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Part E of Chapter 417 of the Laws of 2021 all in-person public access to Village Board of Trustees Meeting is suspended. Each Village Trustee will participate remotely either by video or telephone via Zoom. VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022, 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL - 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803 Join by Video: https://zoom.us/j/98917409392?pwd=U09KN2MxTnJHWEU2Nm9ndWxQSEgwZz09 Join by Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 989 1740 9392 Passcode: 030699 AGENDA ITEMS 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Non-Recurring Items 4. Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” 5. Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” Recurring Items 6. Adjournment Next Regularly Scheduled BOT Meetings: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 (Summer Schedule) Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The agenda is subject to change Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Item # 1 - Meeting Called to Order: Mayor Mullen called the special meeting at 7:02 p.m. Item # 2 - Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Mullen led the pledge of allegiance at 7:02 p.m. Item # 3 - Roll Call: Attendee Name Present Absent Late Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☒ ☐ Village Trustee McGreal ☐ ☒ ☐ Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Administrator Scelza ☒ ☐ ☐ Asst. to the Village Administrator Zia ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Non-Recurring Items Item # 4 – Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98- 106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” VILLAGE OF PELHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Scheduling a Public Hearing for Local Law # 6-2022 to amend Chapter 98-106.3 entitled “Business District Floating Zone” The Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby schedules a public hearing to be held at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm or soon thereafter on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code entitled “Business District Floating Zone”. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and members of the public wishing to present comments may do so online during the public comment phase of the public hearing by accessing the meeting at: Join by Video: https://zoom.us/j/98917409392?pwd=U09KN2MxTnJHWEU2Nm9ndWxQSEgwZz09 Join by Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 989 1740 9392 Passcode: 030699 A copy of the proposed Local Law is on file in the offices of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or an electronic copy may be obtained from the Village’s website www.pelhamgov.com. By Order of the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees Sarah LoPuzzo, Village Clerk Publication Date: Friday, July 29, 2022 Vote Record - Item # 4 – Open Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee McGreal ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Vote Record - Item # 4 – Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee McGreal ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Marilyn Hoyt from 110, Sixth Avenue asked if the east side of Fifth Avenue is part of the BDFZ. Said homes looking west on Sixth Avenue are already facing issues. She stated she was worried about whether lots can be merged, and the size of developments. She also asked if changes were to be made to the BDFZ, how that may affect developments in the future. She had concerns about the quality of life deteriorating in that particular area. The Mayor said he did not know of any developments in that particular area but future boards will need to address any concerns. MaryAnn Joyce from 142 Nyac Avenue, asked after looking at the Local Law, whether there are any incentives or requirements for affordable housing, and part two of her question was if there are any requirements or incentives for green buildings? And are there any incentives or plans for sustainable landscaping? The Mayor responded by saying that the way to address sustainable development is to embed it in the zoning code rather than to amend the BDFZ. Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Item # 5 – Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” Whereas, in adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2017 creating the Business District Floating Zone “(BDFZ’), the Village Board of Trustees committed to reviewing the effectiveness of the BDFZ regulations no later than March 31, 2022; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees determined that to implement the proposed initiatives, programs and proposed developments that were included in the proposed Downtown Restoration Initiatives, amendments to § 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village Code were needed to incentivize the provision of public parking and other public amenities in developments seeking inclusion in the BDFZ; and Whereas, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Village Board of Trustees had the opportunity to review the social, economic, fiscal, land use, zoning and other factors related to the proposed BDFZ amendments; and Whereas, the Downtown Restoration Initiatives were classified as a Type I Action under SEQRA and required the preparation of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“GEIS”); and Whereas, the GEIS disclosed all pertinent information, and weighed and balanced the relevant environmental impacts with social, economic, and other considerations for the Village Board of Trustees to conclude that potential adverse environmental impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating relevant mitigation measures that were identified as practicable in the GEIS; and Whereas, on July 26, 2022, the Village Board of Trustees adopted the Environmental Findings Statement for the Downtown Restoration Initiatives; and Whereas, as part of such review, the Village Board of Trustees has determined that incorporating into the BDFZ several incentives for public amenities to foster downtown vibrancy and redevelopment would be beneficial; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed local law on August 2, 2022, at which time all those interested had an opportunity to be heard, and the public hearing was closed on August 2, 2022. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby adopts Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to amend Chapter 98-106.3 of the Pelham Village entitled “Business District Floating Zone”; and Be it further resolved, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to prepare said Law for filing with the Secretary of State. See Next Page for Vote Record Chart Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Vote Record - Item # 5 – Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 6 of 2022 to Amend Chapter 98- 106.3 of the Pelham Village Code Entitled “Business District Floating Zone” Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee McGreal ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Recurring Items Item # 6 – Adjournment On a motion by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Hill-Reis the Village Board adjourned the Special Meeting at 07:31 p.m. The Village Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting (Trustee Eldahry and Trustee McGreal were absent). Respectfully submitted, Muneeb Zia, Asst. to the Village Administrator