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White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

Regular Meeting

White Plains, NY · July 1, 2013

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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING July 1, 2013 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Beth Smayda ROLL CALL: City Clerk ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Public Hearing in relation to an application for a site plan amendment submitted on behalf of St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church, to construct a Sunday School Hall as an addition to the existing Church building at 1131 North Street. OPEN/CLOSED ITEMS 2 - 11 F/S 2. Communications from Commissioner of Building 3. Design Review Board 4. Commissioner of Planning 5. Planning Board 6. Commissioner of Public Safety 7. Commissioner of Public Works 8. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 9. Traffic Commission 10. Commissioner of Parking 11. Westchester County Planning Board 12. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of Don Coqui Restaurant, 105 - 107 Mamaroneck Avenue, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining in the alleyway adjacent to the building. OPEN/ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 5, 2013 13. Communication from the City Clerk F/S PUBLIC HEARINGS: 14. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Health Care Properties I, LLC, for an extension of a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval and a proposed site plan amendment for the construction of a skilled nursing facility at 116-120 Church Street, to be known as White Plains Institute of Rehabilitation and Healthcare, changing the size and scope of the project to reduce from 179 beds to 160, from six stories to five; and other reductions. OPEN/ADJOURNED TO AUGUST 5, 2013 15. Communication from City Clerk F/S 16. Public Hearing in relation to an application submitted on behalf of BLT Restaurant, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining on the front patio at 221 Main Street. OPEN/CLOSED ITEMS 17 - 26 F/S 17. Communications from Commissioner of Building 18. Design Review Board 19. Commissioner of Planning 20. Planning Board 21. Commissioner of Public Safety 22. Commissioner of Public Works 23. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 24. Traffic Commission 25. Commissioner of Parking 26. Environmental Officer 27. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 28. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains granting the application made on behalf of BLT Steak White Plains, LLC, d/b/a BLT Steakhouse (“Applicant”) located at 221 Main Street (on the ground floor of 3 Renaissance Square), for a Special Permit to allow Outdoor Dining on private property at the front of the restaurant subject to the conditions contained herein. ADOPTED FIRST READING ORDINANCES: 29. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the settlement of various tax review proceedings. F/S 30. Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings. ADOPTED 7 - 0 31. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to the renewal of the annual contract with the Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc. F/S 32. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the annual contract with Thomas H. Slater Center, Inc., for the operation of the Thomas H. Slater Center. ADOPTED - 0 33. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. SW5400, Replace/Reconstruct Sanitary Sewer Water Lines FY 2013-2014. F/S 34. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 35. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 36. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. SW5400, Replace/Reconstruct Sanitary Sewer Water Lines FY 2013-2014. ADOPTED 7 - 0 37. Bond Ordinance dated July 1, 2013, authorizing the issuance of $303,000 aggregate principal amount serial bonds of the City of White Plains, County of Westchester, State of New York, to finance the costs of the improvements to the City’s Sewer System. ADOPTED 7 - 0 38. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. SW5399, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles 2013-2014. F/S 39. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by amending Capital Project No. C5389, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles 2013-2014, and establishing Capital Project No. SW5399, Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles 2013-2014. ADOPTED 7 - 0 40. Bond Ordinance dated July 1, 2013, authorizing the issuance of $2,031,100 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. ADOPTED 7 - 0 41. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5401, Police Field Reporting. F/S 42. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5401, Police Field Reporting. ADOPTED 7 - 0 43. Bond Ordinance dated July 1, 2013, authorizing the issuance of $60,000 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 equipment, machinery and apparatus for technological improvements. ADOPTED 7 - 0 44. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5403, Facility Relocation - Cable TV. F/S 45. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5403, Facility Relocation - Cable TV. ADOPTED 7 - 0 46. Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5402, entitled, Delfino Park Adaptable Playground and Equipment. F/S 47. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5402, Delfino Park Adaptable Playground and Equipment. ADOPTED 7 - 0 48. Communication from the Chief of Police in relation to an agreement between the City and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester, Inc., (SPCA) for shelter services. F/S 49. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains exercising the City’s option to extend the City’s agreement for an additional year with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester, Inc., (SPCA) to provide municipal shelter services for dogs and cats pursuant to the New York State Agricultural and Markets Law. ADOPTED 7 - 0 50. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety, in relation to a donation of a police bicycle by Howard Chung, owner of Danny’s Cycles. F/S 51. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation of a police bicycle, donated by Howard Chung, owner of Danny’s Cycles. ADOPTED 7 - 0 52. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a donation of $1,000 from Target Corporation in support of the National Night Out on Crime initiative 2013. F/S 53. 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 donation from the Target Corporation in the amount of $1,000 to be used for the National Night Out 2013. ADOPTED 7 - 0 54. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks, ratifying an agreement between the City and Backyard Sports in relation to an extended Day Camp Program at Camps Quarropas and Panawok. F/S 55. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains ratifying an agreement between the City of White Plains and Backyard Sports in relation to an extended Day Camp Program at Camps Quarropas and Panawok. ADOPTED 7 - 0 56. Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to an agreement between the City and Glenn Davis, a graphic artist, to provide design services for the Recreation and Parks Department. F/S 57. Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks to execute on behalf of the City of White Plains an agreement with consultant Glenn Davis, a graphic artist, to provide design services for the Recreation and Parks Seasonal Brochures, Annual Report and T-Shirt Designs for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. ADOPTED 7 - 0 58. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to an award of $22,000 by the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to provide summer employment for fifteen White Plains Youth. F/S 59. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, an award in the amount of $22,000 from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau to be used to provide summer employment for fifteen White Plains Youth. ADOPTED 7 - 0 60. Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant in the amount of $4,000 from the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern and Eastern Southern Regions, in support of the Youth Bureau’s Tennis Program. F/S 61. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a grant frm the USTA Eastern Section and USTA Eastern Southern Region, to support the Youth Bureau’s Tennis Program in the After School Program. ADOPTED 7 - 0 62. Communication from Acting Chairman, Traffic Commission, amending the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City. F/S 63. Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to modifying a “No Standing At Any Time” Zone for the west side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; modifying a “No Parking” Zone on the east side of Church Street; and modifying a “No Parking” Zone on the west side of Ferris Avenue. ADOPTED 7 - 0 RESOLUTIONS: 64. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Vintage Restaurant for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 171 Main Street, and scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013. F/S 65. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 66. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013 in relation to the application submitted by Vintage Restaurant and Bar for a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at 171 Main Street. ADOPTED 67. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by MAK Corporation, d/b/a Elements Restaurant, for the renewal of a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 161 Mamaroneck Avenue, and scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013. F/S 68. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 69. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013 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. ADOPTED 70. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Greenleaf WP, Inc., d/b/a Beechmont Tap Room and Grill, for a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 211-213 East Post Road, and scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013. F/S 71. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 72. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013 in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Greenleaf WP Inc., Bar for a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at the Beechmont Tap Room and Grill located at 211-213 East Post Road. ADOPTED 73. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definitions of “Day Care Centers” and “Nursery Schools”, referring the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to appropriate City Departments, Boards and Commissions, and scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013. F/S 74. Communications from Commissioner of Planning F/S 75. Planning Board F/S 76. First Reading Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains” with respect to amendments to revise the definitions of “Day Care Centers” and “Nursery Schools,” OFFERED ONLY AND REFER TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 77. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013, in relation to amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains with respect to revisions to the definitions of “Day Care Centers” and “Nursery Schools.” ADOPTED 78. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Grace Church Community Center for the transfer of a Special Permit to operate an Overnight Shelter for the Homeless from 86 - 88 East Post Road to Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 33 Church Street. F/S 79. Communication from Commissioner of Building . F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 80. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Grace Church Community Center (“Applicant”) for a transfer of its existing Special Permit to operate an Overnight Shelter for the Homeless consisting of Nineteen overnight beds located on the second floor of 86-88 East Post Road, to Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 33 Church Street. ADOPTED 81. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Grace Church Community Center for the transfer of a Special Permit to operate an Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, at 86 - 88 East Post Road to 234 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. F/S 82. Communication from Commissioner of Building. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 83. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Grace Church Community Center (“Applicant”) for a transfer of its existing Emergency Shelter Special Permit at 86 - 88 East Post Road to Open Arms Emergency Shelter, 234 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. ADOPTED 84. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to an application submitted by Grace Church Community Center for the transfer of a Special Permit to operate a Social Service Center for Homeless Persons from 86 - 88 East Post Road to 234 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. F/S 85. Communication from Commissioner of Building . F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT., PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPARTMENT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 86. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for August 5, 2013, in relation to the application submitted on behalf of Grace Church Community Center (“Applicant”) for a transfer of its existing Special Permit to operate a Social Services Center for Homeless Persons at 86 - 88 East Post Road to Open Arms Day Services, 234 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. ADOPTED 87. Communication from Environmental Officer in relation to a petition submitted on behalf of Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., to amend the Zoning Ordinance to reclassify the current Westchester Pavilion site, 60 South Broadway, from the B- 6, Enclosed Mall Zoning District, to the CB-3, Central Business 3 District. F/S 88. Environmental Findings Resolution regarding a petition by Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc., to amend the City of White Plains Zoning Ordinance to re- map 60 South Broadway (“The Project Site”) from the B-6 District to the CB-3 District, extend the boundary of the Central Parking Area to include the Project Site, and to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow, by Special Permit, heights of up to 350 feet in the CB-3, CB-4 and UR-4 Districts. ADOPTED 89. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to Notices of Claim served upon the Secretary of State under the Uniform Notices of Claim Act, designating the Corporation Counsel to receive such Notices of Claim, and authorizing the filing the required certificate by July 14, 2013. F/S 90. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains designating the Corporation Counsel to receive Notices of Claim served upon the Secretary of State under the Uniform Notices of Claim Act and directing the Corporation Counsel to file the required certificate by July 14, 2013, with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 53 of the General Municipal Law informing same of the City’s designation and applicable time limitation for filing a Notice of Claim with the City. ADOPTED 91. Communication from the Mayor in relation to the designation of the Commissioner of Public Works as the City’s representative to act as permittee for New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and/or New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) permit applications. F/S 92. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains designating the Commissioner of Public Works as the City’s representative to act as permittee for New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and/or New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) permit applications in connection with work affecting State Highways and/or within rights-of-way controlled by the State of New York. ADOPTED 93. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to request submitted on behalf of The Salvation Army, for an extension to a previously approved site plan to construct an addition at 16 Sterling Avenue. F/S ITEMS 94 - 103 F/S 94. Communications from Design Review Board 95. Commissioner of Planning 96. Planning Board 97. Commissioner of Public Safety 98. Commissioner of Public Works 99. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 100. Traffic Commission 101. Commissioner of Parking 102. Westchester County Planning Board 103. Environmental Officer 104. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 105. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending for an additional one (1) year the site plan approval granted on June 4, 2012 to the Salvation Army of Greater New York (“Applicant”) for the project know as “The Salvation Army” located at 16 Sterling Avenue and extending southerly therefrom along West Post Road to permit the expansion and renovation of an existing approximately 8,700 sq. ft., two (2) story building in two (2) phases, including the approximately 15,500 sq. ft. two (2) story addition plus attic to the existing building which will contain, inter alia, a two (2) bedroom residence for a Cleric, office space, classrooms for after-school programs, a basketball court/multi-purpose room, restrooms, a kitchen, a food pantry, storage area, refuse and recycling area, garage for an emergency vehicle and the construction of a new onsite parking area and outdoor recreational area, the building fronting on West Post Road. ADOPTED 106. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of the White Plains Housing Authority for a one year extension to a previously approved Site Plan/Special Permit to construct a residential building at the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Street as part of the Winbrook Redevelopment Phase I. F/S ITEMS 107 - 116 F/S 107. Communications from City Clerk 108. Design Review Board 109. Commissioner of Planning 110. Planning Board 111. Commissioner of Public Safety 112. Commissioner of Public Works 113. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 114. Traffic Commission 115. Commissioner of Parking 116. Environmental Officer 117. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 118. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains extending for an additional one year the site plan approval granted on August 6, 2012 to 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 approximately 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 of a 1.2 acre parcel at the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Street at 223-225 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. ADOPTED 119. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of La Gianna Rose LLC, for a site plan approval to develop a four story, 24 unit apartment building with approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space at 42 Waller Avenue, Section 125.84, Block 5, Lots 4 and 5, at 42 Waller Avenue to be known as The Sycamore. F/S ITEMS 120 - 129 F/S 120. Communications from Design Review Board 121. Commissioner of Planning 122. Planning Board 123. Commissioner of Public Safety 124. Commissioner of Public Works 125. Deputy Commissioner, Traffic Division 126. Traffic Commission 127. Commissioner of Parking 128. Westchester County Planning Board 129. Environmental Officer 130. Environmental Findings Resolution ADOPTED 131. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of La Gianna Rose, LLC, (“Applicant”), owner of the property on a 14,442 square foot parcel comprising two lots located at 40-42 Waller Avenue, for site plan approval under Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains (“Zoning Ordinance”) to permit the construction on said lots of a project to be known as “The Sycamore,” involving a four (4) story, twenty four (24) unit multi-family residential building, with first floor retail, in the amount of approximately 1,181 square feet (at the corner of Maple Avenue and Waller Avenue), including twenty five (25) parking spaces, and a request for approval of fee-in-lieu parking four (4) additional required parking spaces pursuant to Section 8.5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. ADOPTED 132. Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to the transfer of funds to record accrued liabilities in various accounts. F/S 133. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the transfer of funds from Code No. A002-9.990, Reserve for Financing, General Fund, to various accounts to record accrued liabilities. ADOPTED 134. Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the federally mandated 2013-2014 Community Development Program Annual Action Plan. F/S 135. Communication from Environmental Officer F/S 136. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains, New York, approving the federally mandated 2013-2014 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. ADOPTED ITEMS FOR REFERRAL: 137. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation in relation to a requested submitted on behalf of Westchester Church of Christ for an amendment to a previously approved site plan for the construction of an addition at 511 North Street, to modify the building design with respect to the architectural layout and exterior design features to reduce the overall project cost, and for a site plan extension. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DEPT., TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., CONSERVATION BOARD, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. 138. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted by Laurentano Sign Group on behalf of Crunch Fitness, a second floor tenant at One North Broadway, for an amendment to a previously approved site plan to permit the installation of exterior signs and graphics. F/S AND REFERRED TO LAW, BUILDING DEPT, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, PLANNING DEPT., PLANNING BOARD, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC DEPT., TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PARKING DEPT., CONSERVATION BOARD, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: 139. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan at Bloomingdale’s, 175 Bloomingdale Road, to install solar panels on the roof of the building. F/S AND APPROVED 140. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request from Bozzuto Management Company for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan at Bank Street Commons, to replace awnings, wall, monument and blade signs at 15 and 25 Bank Street, F/S AND APPROVED 141. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a request for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan at The Westchester Mall, (applicant Simon Property Group), 125 Westchester Avenue, to install solar panels on the roof of the building. F/S AND APPROVED 142. Communication from Commissioner of Building in relation to a application submitted on behalf of White Plains Housing Authority for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan to construct a residential building at the corner of South Lexington Avenue and Quarropas Street to change the color and detail of the building architecture including masonry selection, fenestration details and site lighting. F/S AND APPROVED 143. Communication from Commissioner of Finance transmitting the City’s Summary Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 - 2014. F/S AND ATTACHMENT FILED. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS IN RELATION TO MODIFYING A “NO STANDING AT ANY TIME” ZONE FOR THE WEST SIDE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD; MODIFYING A “NO PARKING” ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF CHURCH STREET; AND MODIFYING A “NO PARKING” ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF FERRIS AVENUE. The Common Council of the City of White Plains hereby ordains and enacts as follows: No Standing at Any Time Section 1. Subdivision 9-b of Section 222 of Article II of an ordinance adopted by the Common Council of the City of White Plains on the third day of September 1946, entitled, “An ordinance regulating traffic in the City of White Plains and providing penalties for the violations of its provisions,” said ordinance as last amended on 5th day of December 2011, is hereby amended as follows: 9-b. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, on the west side, for approximately 140 feet north from a point approximately 155 feet north of the northerly curb line of Hamilton Avenue, and for a distance of approximately 70 feet south of the south curb line of Hamilton Avenue, and for a distance of approximately 275 feet northerly from the Martine Avenue curb line, and on the east side between Hamilton Avenue and Main Street and on both sides, between Main Street and Martine Avenue. No Parking Section 2. Subdivision 31 of Section 202 of Article II of said ordinance as last amended on April 2, 2012, is hereby amended to read as follows: 31. Church Street, on the easterly side, for a distance of approximately 195 feet starting at a point approximately 197 feet north of the northerly curb line of Main Street, and starting from a point approximately 305 feet north of Main Street to Hamilton Avenue, and north from a point approximately 122 feet north of the point opposite the northerly curb of Wardman Street, and opposite of the Church Street Elementary School, starting at the raised crosswalk and extending southerly a distance of approximately 150 feet, and between Rockledge Avenue and a point approximately 164 feet north of the northerly curb of Park Avenue. Section 3. Subdivision 59 of Section 202 of Article II of said ordinance as last amended on December 3, 2007, is hereby amended to read as follows: 59. Ferris Avenue, on the east side, for approximately 30 feet beginning at a point approximately 710 feet north of Park Avenue in front of #71, for approximately 400 feet north from Richards Street, and for approximately 60 feet north beginning at a point approximately 640 feet north of Richards Street, and for approximately 110 feet south of the south curb line of Cemetery Road, and on both sides, between Park Avenue and Hamilton Avenue, on the west side for approximately 60 feet beginning at a point approximately 325 feet from Cemetery Road. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. -2- 24. As per the communication of the Westchester County Planning Board dated February 27, 2013, the proposed development would cover virtually the entire site with impervious surfaces. While it is acknowledged that some subsurface stormwater mitigation is being provided, the Applicant should work with the City to reduce stormwater runoff from the site even further by substituting pervious pavers for the proposed asphalt in the “snow stockpile area” and perhaps additional areas as suitable for this treatment. -34-

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