City Hall - Ceremonial Court Room - 4th Floor
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
YCDA BOARD MEETING
December 20, 2007
5:30 PM
AGENDA
Roll Call
Philip Amicone, Chairperson
Chuck Lesnick, City Council President
James LaPerche, Finance Commissioner
Frank J. Rubino, Corporation Counsel
Lee Ellman, Planning Director
Wilson Terrero, Board Member
George DeGabriel, Board Member
Acceptance of June 26, 2007 Board Minutes
A presentation of the Alexander Street Urban Renewal Area, Master Plan and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement
Old Business
11. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE DRAFT GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE ALEXANDER STREET URBAN RENEWAL AND MASTER PLAN AREA.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
IDA Board Meetings Wednesday 8:30pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
December 19, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
AUDIT COMMITTEE -Ceremonial Courtroom, 4th fl
December 19, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.
December 19, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
AUDIT COMMITTEE -Ceremonial Courtroom, 4th fl
December 19, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.
IDA Public Hearings Tonight 5:30pm City Hall
PUBLIC HEARINGS* - December 18, 2007
5:30 p.m. - Riverview II
6:15 p.m. - 303 South Broadway
5:30 p.m. - Riverview II
6:15 p.m. - 303 South Broadway
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Controversial Ridge Hill Finally Breaks Ground: Here's some related Stories
To Watch The Video go to YonkersTV. Link Below
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2007/11/ridge-hill-ground-breaking-with-forest.html
All Photographs Copyright Martin McGloin 2007
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071129/NEWS02/711290413/1018/NEWS02
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2007/11/forest-city-rat.html
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2007/11/ridge-hill-ground-breaking-with-forest.html
All Photographs Copyright Martin McGloin 2007
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071129/NEWS02/711290413/1018/NEWS02
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2007/11/forest-city-rat.html
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
RCCY Notice on the SWEP
RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Good Morning,
The blue signs are up all along Executive Blvd. The Southern Westchester Executive Park (SWEP) is proposing a major expansion and the Yonkers Planning Board will be holding a special session at City Hall this Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. to determine the scope and details of what their Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must address.
The SWEP's proposal has two major components:
First, the SWEP seeks to add a 300,000 square foot Children's Hospital. While the current zoning allows for 1,172,000 s.f. of development 1,107,861 s.f. has been built to date and there is an additional 59,979 s.f. already in the approval process for the Cintas Laundry facility - leaving 4,760 s.f. of development space for a 300,000 s.f. project.
Second, the SWEP owns an additional 56 acres and is now seeking approvals for another 467,000 s.f. as a 'second phase' of the Executive Park.
Currently it appears that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be ignoring traffic along Warburton and Odell Avenues as well as all of Hastings including Jackson Avenue/Ravensdale Road.
The best way to ensure that critical traffic, steep slope and other environmental issues are addressed in the developer's EIS is to attend Wednesday's Planning Board meeting to request that the scope of the EIS enlarged to include these items.
For more info check out the link below.
Mike Hertz
1 David Lane
Yonkers, NY 10701
Click here: City of Yonkers : Meetings and Agendas
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Good Morning,
The blue signs are up all along Executive Blvd. The Southern Westchester Executive Park (SWEP) is proposing a major expansion and the Yonkers Planning Board will be holding a special session at City Hall this Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. to determine the scope and details of what their Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must address.
The SWEP's proposal has two major components:
First, the SWEP seeks to add a 300,000 square foot Children's Hospital. While the current zoning allows for 1,172,000 s.f. of development 1,107,861 s.f. has been built to date and there is an additional 59,979 s.f. already in the approval process for the Cintas Laundry facility - leaving 4,760 s.f. of development space for a 300,000 s.f. project.
Second, the SWEP owns an additional 56 acres and is now seeking approvals for another 467,000 s.f. as a 'second phase' of the Executive Park.
Currently it appears that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be ignoring traffic along Warburton and Odell Avenues as well as all of Hastings including Jackson Avenue/Ravensdale Road.
The best way to ensure that critical traffic, steep slope and other environmental issues are addressed in the developer's EIS is to attend Wednesday's Planning Board meeting to request that the scope of the EIS enlarged to include these items.
For more info check out the link below.
Mike Hertz
1 David Lane
Yonkers, NY 10701
Click here: City of Yonkers : Meetings and Agendas
Scoping Meeting on Proposed Expansion of Southern Westchester Executive Park Tonight at 7:00pm
Planning Board Public Scoping Meeting on Proposed Expansion of Southern Westchester Executive Park
Southern Westchester Executive Park Expansion/Seton Pediatric Center
11/28/2007 7:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
Scoping Notice [SWEP] 11-28-07
Draft Scope by applicant (2) [SWEP]
The Yonkers Planning Board will hold a public scoping session to invite public comment on the proposed expansion of the Southern Westchester Executive Park (SWEP) that will include a new pediatric care facility for St. John’s Riverside Hospital.
Planning Board Applicant, developer Robert Martin Company, LLC, is proposing an amendment to the Comprehensive Development Plan for the SWEP, showing the conceptual buildout of the remaining lands. The proposed plan would effectively double the square footage of floor area within the SWEP but would not increase the acreage or footprint of the SWEP (817,000 square feet of new floor area, for a total of 1,984,840 square feet for the entire SWEP at full buildout).
The SWEP is located on Executive Boulevard in the City of Yonkers; the entire site consists of 28 tax parcels and encompasses approximately 135 acres, of which 56 acres remains undeveloped.
It is important to note that while the conceptual buildout proposal includes an additional 817,000 square feet of buildings, there is only one new building of size 250,000 square feet proposed to be constructed at this time. Everything else identified is conceptual and is presented for the purposes of this SEQRA review regarding the amendment of the Comprehensive Development Plan for SWEP.
The new building would be located at 300 Corporate Boulevard South is proposed to be occupied by the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (ESPC) affiliated with St. John’s Riverside Hospital. The ESPC will occupy 250,000 square feet of the overall SWEP site on a 6.5 acre lot, exclusive of parking, and will include an outpatient clinic, educational space, and 154 beds for residential patients.
Southern Westchester Executive Park Expansion/Seton Pediatric Center
11/28/2007 7:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
Scoping Notice [SWEP] 11-28-07
Draft Scope by applicant (2) [SWEP]
The Yonkers Planning Board will hold a public scoping session to invite public comment on the proposed expansion of the Southern Westchester Executive Park (SWEP) that will include a new pediatric care facility for St. John’s Riverside Hospital.
Planning Board Applicant, developer Robert Martin Company, LLC, is proposing an amendment to the Comprehensive Development Plan for the SWEP, showing the conceptual buildout of the remaining lands. The proposed plan would effectively double the square footage of floor area within the SWEP but would not increase the acreage or footprint of the SWEP (817,000 square feet of new floor area, for a total of 1,984,840 square feet for the entire SWEP at full buildout).
The SWEP is located on Executive Boulevard in the City of Yonkers; the entire site consists of 28 tax parcels and encompasses approximately 135 acres, of which 56 acres remains undeveloped.
It is important to note that while the conceptual buildout proposal includes an additional 817,000 square feet of buildings, there is only one new building of size 250,000 square feet proposed to be constructed at this time. Everything else identified is conceptual and is presented for the purposes of this SEQRA review regarding the amendment of the Comprehensive Development Plan for SWEP.
The new building would be located at 300 Corporate Boulevard South is proposed to be occupied by the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (ESPC) affiliated with St. John’s Riverside Hospital. The ESPC will occupy 250,000 square feet of the overall SWEP site on a 6.5 acre lot, exclusive of parking, and will include an outpatient clinic, educational space, and 154 beds for residential patients.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
More Changes on the Real Estate Agenda for Tonight by Chuck Lesnick
I have been asked by Real Estate Co-Chair Chuck Lesnick to remove the following items from this evening’s Real Estate Committee Meeting Agenda:
1. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 2 Baldwin Place to Rising Development Corporation, LLC.;
2. Resolution – sale of 2 Baldwin Place;
3. Resolution – River Club – 1105-1135 Warburton Avenue approve amended site plan for 353 unit building;
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
1. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 2 Baldwin Place to Rising Development Corporation, LLC.;
2. Resolution – sale of 2 Baldwin Place;
3. Resolution – River Club – 1105-1135 Warburton Avenue approve amended site plan for 353 unit building;
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Monday, November 26, 2007
Legislation and Codes Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The agenda will include the following item:
Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan
By copy of this e-mail to the Administration, I am requesting a representative from the Law and Planning Departments, as well Waterfront Development to attend.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 377-6311.
Patricia D. McDow, Majority Leader Legislation & Codes Chair
Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan
By copy of this e-mail to the Administration, I am requesting a representative from the Law and Planning Departments, as well Waterfront Development to attend.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 377-6311.
Patricia D. McDow, Majority Leader Legislation & Codes Chair
Here's The First Real Estate Meeting Notice
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Resolution approving a proposed amendment to a 1980 tax exemption agreement between the City of Yonkers, NY and Hollows Associates;
Addition items to follow under separate e-mail.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
1. Resolution approving a proposed amendment to a 1980 tax exemption agreement between the City of Yonkers, NY and Hollows Associates;
Addition items to follow under separate e-mail.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Real Estate Committee Meeting Tomorrow at 6:30pm
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
In addition to the item listed below, the following items will also be on the agenda for the Real Estate Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2007:
1. Lesnick, McDow, Robertson, McLaughlin & Murtagh – A General Ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Code of the City of Yonkers also known as “Historic and Landmarks Preservation” in regard to Demolition.;
2. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 2 Baldwin Place to Rising Development Corporation, LLC.;
3. Resolution – sale of 2 Baldwin Place;
4. Resolution – sale of 239 Warburton Avenue;
5. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 239 Warburton Avenue to Gordon G. Taft
6. Special Ordinance – permission for a long house sanitary sewer connection at 4 Winthrop Avenue (no expense to the City of Yonkers
7. Resolution – River Club – 1105-1135 Warburton Avenue approve amended site plan for 353 unit building
8. Resolution – authorizing the sale of real property located at 14 Overlook Terrace to Rising Development Yonkers, LLC;
9. Special Ordinance –authorizing an encroachment in the right-of-way on 92 Cook Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions;
10. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 10 Warburton Avenue
11. Resolution – special use permit – 10 Warburton Avenue
12. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 36 Main Street
13. Resolution – approving sponsor and easement for the benefit of building located at 36 Main Street and designated as Section 1, Block 501, Lot 19 on the Tax Map of the City of Yonkers;
14. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 38 Main Street
15. Resolution – approving sponsor and easement for the benefit of building located at 38 Main Street and designated as Section 1,Block 501, Lot 19 on the Tax Map of the City of Yonkers
16. Special Ordinance – authorizing an encroachment consisting of access steps in the right-of-way on 965 Midland Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions;
17. Special Ordinance – authorizing an encroachment consisting of a retaining wall in the right-of-way on 965 Midland Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions.
18. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
By copy of this communication, I am asking that, after reviewing the items, the Administration please ask the appropriate personnel to attend the meeting to address their respective items(s).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
In addition to the item listed below, the following items will also be on the agenda for the Real Estate Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2007:
1. Lesnick, McDow, Robertson, McLaughlin & Murtagh – A General Ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Code of the City of Yonkers also known as “Historic and Landmarks Preservation” in regard to Demolition.;
2. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 2 Baldwin Place to Rising Development Corporation, LLC.;
3. Resolution – sale of 2 Baldwin Place;
4. Resolution – sale of 239 Warburton Avenue;
5. Resolution to issue a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
relating to the proposed sale of city owned property located at 239 Warburton Avenue to Gordon G. Taft
6. Special Ordinance – permission for a long house sanitary sewer connection at 4 Winthrop Avenue (no expense to the City of Yonkers
7. Resolution – River Club – 1105-1135 Warburton Avenue approve amended site plan for 353 unit building
8. Resolution – authorizing the sale of real property located at 14 Overlook Terrace to Rising Development Yonkers, LLC;
9. Special Ordinance –authorizing an encroachment in the right-of-way on 92 Cook Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions;
10. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 10 Warburton Avenue
11. Resolution – special use permit – 10 Warburton Avenue
12. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 36 Main Street
13. Resolution – approving sponsor and easement for the benefit of building located at 36 Main Street and designated as Section 1, Block 501, Lot 19 on the Tax Map of the City of Yonkers;
14. Resolution – Negative Declaration for 38 Main Street
15. Resolution – approving sponsor and easement for the benefit of building located at 38 Main Street and designated as Section 1,Block 501, Lot 19 on the Tax Map of the City of Yonkers
16. Special Ordinance – authorizing an encroachment consisting of access steps in the right-of-way on 965 Midland Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions;
17. Special Ordinance – authorizing an encroachment consisting of a retaining wall in the right-of-way on 965 Midland Avenue, subject to certain terms and conditions.
18. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
By copy of this communication, I am asking that, after reviewing the items, the Administration please ask the appropriate personnel to attend the meeting to address their respective items(s).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dennis M. Robertson Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Orchard Street Public Hearing Tuesday 27th 8pm
Public Hearing Amending General Ordinance NO. 24-1968
to wit: Re-zoning of 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
Date: 11/27/2007 8:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.24-1968 AS READOPTED, CONFIRMED, REENACTED AND REAFFIRMED BY GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 39-1970 (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS) AND THE ZONING MAP BY CORRECTING SAID MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS 11-14 IN BLOCK 2075 AND LOTS 17-32 IN BLOCK 2076, ALSO KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET FROM ITS PRESENT “CM” ZONE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO AN “MG” ZONE DISTRICT.
to wit: Re-zoning of 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
Date: 11/27/2007 8:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.24-1968 AS READOPTED, CONFIRMED, REENACTED AND REAFFIRMED BY GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 39-1970 (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS) AND THE ZONING MAP BY CORRECTING SAID MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF LOTS 11-14 IN BLOCK 2075 AND LOTS 17-32 IN BLOCK 2076, ALSO KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET FROM ITS PRESENT “CM” ZONE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO AN “MG” ZONE DISTRICT.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting Tonight, Nov. 20th at 7pm
The following item/s will be on the agenda:
Local Laws to:
1. Review, of the application submitted to WC to receive a $150,000 grant provided to Yonkers from the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation for funds to create a “Public Outreach Program” intended to address two of the six MS4 Storm Phase II minimum control measures, including the creation of an educational website to meet individual municipal needs and incorporate local stormwater program contacts.
2. Amend, Chapter 96 of the City’s Code entitled “Sewerage, Sewers and Liquid Waste” by adding a new “Article V” regarding illicit discharges, activities and connections to separate storm sewer systems.
3. Amend, Chapter 56 of the City’s Code entitled “Building & Electrical Code” by adding a new “Article XV” entitled “The Subdivision Site Plan Review Law and Erosion and Sediment Control”.
4. And any others items that may properly come before this committee.
Copy of this memo, sent to the Administration, is a request to provide counsel from Corporation Counsel and a representative from the Building, Public Works and Engineering Departments.
Local Laws to:
1. Review, of the application submitted to WC to receive a $150,000 grant provided to Yonkers from the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation for funds to create a “Public Outreach Program” intended to address two of the six MS4 Storm Phase II minimum control measures, including the creation of an educational website to meet individual municipal needs and incorporate local stormwater program contacts.
2. Amend, Chapter 96 of the City’s Code entitled “Sewerage, Sewers and Liquid Waste” by adding a new “Article V” regarding illicit discharges, activities and connections to separate storm sewer systems.
3. Amend, Chapter 56 of the City’s Code entitled “Building & Electrical Code” by adding a new “Article XV” entitled “The Subdivision Site Plan Review Law and Erosion and Sediment Control”.
4. And any others items that may properly come before this committee.
Copy of this memo, sent to the Administration, is a request to provide counsel from Corporation Counsel and a representative from the Building, Public Works and Engineering Departments.
Budget Committee Meeting Tonight 5:30
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed
1) Resolution- approving a proposed amendment to a 1980 tax exemption agreement between the City of Yonkers and Hollows Associate.
2) McDow-Resolution supporting review and reconciliation of 420-a tax-exempt status for the Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP)
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives to attend so they can address issues relating to their departments.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You,
Liam J. McLaughlin Budget Chair
Dennis M. Robertson Budget Co-Chair
The following item(s) will be discussed
1) Resolution- approving a proposed amendment to a 1980 tax exemption agreement between the City of Yonkers and Hollows Associate.
2) McDow-Resolution supporting review and reconciliation of 420-a tax-exempt status for the Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP)
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives to attend so they can address issues relating to their departments.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You,
Liam J. McLaughlin Budget Chair
Dennis M. Robertson Budget Co-Chair
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Planning Board Meeting City Hall Yonkers 5:30pm Today
Planning Board Meeting
11/14/2007
5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of posting
11/14/2007
5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of posting
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Real Estate Committee Meeting 6:30pm tonight
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
On the agenda:
7. A General Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits for all residential building construction throughout the City of Yonkers, which shall be in place until a comprehensive study can be completed to determine the adequacy of the current Zoning Code as it relates to public safety, quality of life and environmental impacts of residential construction and until the Council has an opportunity to evaluate the study and at its discretion implement any suggested changes, additions or deletions in the current Zoning Code.
On the agenda:
7. A General Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of building permits for all residential building construction throughout the City of Yonkers, which shall be in place until a comprehensive study can be completed to determine the adequacy of the current Zoning Code as it relates to public safety, quality of life and environmental impacts of residential construction and until the Council has an opportunity to evaluate the study and at its discretion implement any suggested changes, additions or deletions in the current Zoning Code.
City Council Meeting Tonight
City Council Meeting
11/13/2007 8:00pm City Hall
Agenda Available at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=1178
11/13/2007 8:00pm City Hall
Agenda Available at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=1178
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY
Today is Election Day. No matter what your opinions or political leanings get out and vote today. Polls open between 6:00am and 9:00pm. Forget the weather is not that bad.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Candidates Night at Ludlow Park: Tonight at 8:00pm
The Ludlow Park Candidates Night will take place this Thursday, 10/18, starting at 7:30 PM, at the Chema Center, 435 Riverdale Ave. We would love to see you there! The two main debates will be the three-way for City Council District 3 (Gronowski / Halevy / Borrelli – around 8 PM), and of course Robertson / Amicone for Mayor (around 9:15 or 9:30 PM). There will also be at least half-a-dozen other candidates in attendance, covering nearly the entire ballot.
ALL WELCOME
ALL WELCOME
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
City Council - Rules Committee Tonight at City Hall 6:30pm
City Council - Rules Committee
Date: 10/16/2007 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
Date: 10/16/2007 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
Zoning Board Meets tonight at 6:00pm City Hall Yonkers
GENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
#5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
#5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9) (proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’). And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5063 – Area Variance – David L. Mammina, Architect, on behalf of 185 Riverdale Avenue LLC (owner), to allow a roofed porch at the first floor entry doors with masonry columns to remain as built on a new 8-story senior housing project. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 22.5’+/-) (scaled-survey to indicate), on premises known as 179 Riverdale Avenue, Block: 176 Lot: 9, Zone: “A”.
# 5064 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Joanne & Kevin Flynn (owners), to construct an addition for an expanded kitchen, bedroom & rear porch. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 15’), on premises known as 51 Primrose Avenue aka 1 Alden Avenue, Block: 4524 Lot: 42, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5065 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of FWS Realty LLC (owner), for addition & alterations to convert an auto showroom/service agency into a motorcycle/service shop. Whereas, an Improvement to a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval as per Section 43-21G (automobile sales establishment). Insufficient aisle per Section 43-134A(12) and illustration #32 (24’ required; 16’+/- proposed). Parking within 10’ of the building not permitted, Section 44B (5), (5’+/- proposed). Insufficient parking space size per Section 43-134 A(9) (required: 8 ½’ x 18”; proposed 5’x10”), on premises known as 582 aka 584 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6056 Lot: 7 Zone: “B”.
# 5066 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ben Stone Holding Corp. (owner), for alterations to an existing deli for a new storage area, using previous warehouse space. Whereas, the improvement of a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval (food & beverage store in a “CM” zone) as per Section 43-21.G., on premises known as 614 aka 610 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 3110 Lot: 1, Zone: “CM”.
# 5067 – Area Variance – Fred Geremia Architects & Planners on behalf of Mark Fonte (owner), for alterations to convert the existing restaurant on the first floor into an eating & drinking establishment & retail space. And for addition & alterations to the 2nd floor from residential into offices. Having insufficient side-front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’). And insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’), on premises known as 1955 aka 1943 Central Park Avenue, Block: 4422 Lot: 8-14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5067 - Variance – (Compliance with ZBA Conditions) – Robert I. Eber, Esq. on behalf of Ferro Enterprises NY LLC (owner), to obtain approval from Zoning Board of Appeals for change in tenancy/use from retail/warehouse/auto glass, to office space (City of Yonkers use), in accordance with ZBA Case # 4538, Condition #12, on premises known as 1106 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6301 Lot: 19, Zone: “BA”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHARIMAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
#5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
#5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9) (proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’). And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5063 – Area Variance – David L. Mammina, Architect, on behalf of 185 Riverdale Avenue LLC (owner), to allow a roofed porch at the first floor entry doors with masonry columns to remain as built on a new 8-story senior housing project. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 22.5’+/-) (scaled-survey to indicate), on premises known as 179 Riverdale Avenue, Block: 176 Lot: 9, Zone: “A”.
# 5064 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Joanne & Kevin Flynn (owners), to construct an addition for an expanded kitchen, bedroom & rear porch. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 15’), on premises known as 51 Primrose Avenue aka 1 Alden Avenue, Block: 4524 Lot: 42, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5065 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of FWS Realty LLC (owner), for addition & alterations to convert an auto showroom/service agency into a motorcycle/service shop. Whereas, an Improvement to a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval as per Section 43-21G (automobile sales establishment). Insufficient aisle per Section 43-134A(12) and illustration #32 (24’ required; 16’+/- proposed). Parking within 10’ of the building not permitted, Section 44B (5), (5’+/- proposed). Insufficient parking space size per Section 43-134 A(9) (required: 8 ½’ x 18”; proposed 5’x10”), on premises known as 582 aka 584 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6056 Lot: 7 Zone: “B”.
# 5066 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ben Stone Holding Corp. (owner), for alterations to an existing deli for a new storage area, using previous warehouse space. Whereas, the improvement of a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval (food & beverage store in a “CM” zone) as per Section 43-21.G., on premises known as 614 aka 610 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 3110 Lot: 1, Zone: “CM”.
# 5067 – Area Variance – Fred Geremia Architects & Planners on behalf of Mark Fonte (owner), for alterations to convert the existing restaurant on the first floor into an eating & drinking establishment & retail space. And for addition & alterations to the 2nd floor from residential into offices. Having insufficient side-front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’). And insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’), on premises known as 1955 aka 1943 Central Park Avenue, Block: 4422 Lot: 8-14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5067 - Variance – (Compliance with ZBA Conditions) – Robert I. Eber, Esq. on behalf of Ferro Enterprises NY LLC (owner), to obtain approval from Zoning Board of Appeals for change in tenancy/use from retail/warehouse/auto glass, to office space (City of Yonkers use), in accordance with ZBA Case # 4538, Condition #12, on premises known as 1106 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6301 Lot: 19, Zone: “BA”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHARIMAN
Monday, October 15, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Mayoral Debate Thursday at 7:00pm at Sarah Lawrence
Remember, this Thursday, October 11th,
at 7:00 pm is
Candidate's Night!
Reisinger Auditorium
Sarah Lawrence College
Appearing will be candidates for Mayor and City Council
This event has been organized especially for
Yonkers' East Side neighborhoods
For more information or to pose a question
to be asked by The League of Women Voters
at 7:00 pm is
Candidate's Night!
Reisinger Auditorium
Sarah Lawrence College
Appearing will be candidates for Mayor and City Council
This event has been organized especially for
Yonkers' East Side neighborhoods
For more information or to pose a question
to be asked by The League of Women Voters
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Planning Board Meeting Tomorrow at 5:30
Planning Board Meeting
Date: 10/10/2007 5:30 PM
city Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda not available on line at time of posting
Date: 10/10/2007 5:30 PM
city Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda not available on line at time of posting
Regular City Council Meeting Tonight at 8:00pm
Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
To speak about a topic on the Agenda at the Committee of the Whole (7:30 pm), residents and guests need to sign-up by calling the City Clerk's office.
The City Council meetings begin at 8pm.
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/?page=10&recordid=1117&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
To speak about a topic on the Agenda at the Committee of the Whole (7:30 pm), residents and guests need to sign-up by calling the City Clerk's office.
The City Council meetings begin at 8pm.
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/?page=10&recordid=1117&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Patterson Crossing Road Rally Tomorrow: All Welcome
GRAND OPENING AT
THE RETREAT AT CARMEL CONDOMINIUMS?
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING COMMITTEE
Is sponsoring a ROAD RALLY To demonstrate the traffic congestion and destruction that
reckless development is bringing to our community The rally will begin at A&P in Patterson (intersection of Routes 22 and 311) at
3:00 pm Sunday, October 7. Be early!!
The rally will travel through Patterson down Route 311
past the proposed site of Patterson Crossing
then travel by Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel
and past Paul Camarda’s Carmel Office on Route 6
The rally will terminate at the home of Lori Kemp,
which has been devastated by the careless construction of senior housing projects.
Her home is in clear view of the Grand opening of the Retreat where we hope to send the developer with his supporters a clear message.
A visible demonstration will be held in order to show the developer, the construction company, any local officials and any potential clientele who will be attending the event that we refuse to concede to future destruction of Putnam County.
Post your car with appropriate signage. It is vital that all participants follow traffic laws to the letter. We do not want any incidents of tickets or traffic violations.
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING is a citizen-directed organization dedicated to the preservation of the Lake Carmel, Kent and Patterson communities. We oppose the Patterson Crossing project because it is detrimental to our communities' unique way of life.
http://stoppattersoncrossing.com/
THE RETREAT AT CARMEL CONDOMINIUMS?
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING COMMITTEE
Is sponsoring a ROAD RALLY To demonstrate the traffic congestion and destruction that
reckless development is bringing to our community The rally will begin at A&P in Patterson (intersection of Routes 22 and 311) at
3:00 pm Sunday, October 7. Be early!!
The rally will travel through Patterson down Route 311
past the proposed site of Patterson Crossing
then travel by Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel
and past Paul Camarda’s Carmel Office on Route 6
The rally will terminate at the home of Lori Kemp,
which has been devastated by the careless construction of senior housing projects.
Her home is in clear view of the Grand opening of the Retreat where we hope to send the developer with his supporters a clear message.
A visible demonstration will be held in order to show the developer, the construction company, any local officials and any potential clientele who will be attending the event that we refuse to concede to future destruction of Putnam County.
Post your car with appropriate signage. It is vital that all participants follow traffic laws to the letter. We do not want any incidents of tickets or traffic violations.
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING is a citizen-directed organization dedicated to the preservation of the Lake Carmel, Kent and Patterson communities. We oppose the Patterson Crossing project because it is detrimental to our communities' unique way of life.
http://stoppattersoncrossing.com/
Friday, October 5, 2007
Public HearingToday at City Hall 4:00pm
There will be a Public Hearing Today at City Hall at 4:00pm. regarding the New FEMA Flood Zones, which will become a local law after being signed by Mayor Amicone.
As of Time of Posting there is no reference or mention of this hearing on the City Website.
As of Time of Posting there is no reference or mention of this hearing on the City Website.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Yonkers City Council Special Meeting Tonight at 6:15pm
Yonkers City Council Called to Special Meeting
YONKERS, NY -- The Yonkers City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Yonkers City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, at 6:15 pm.
Agenda Items:
1. Resolution – human rights commission appointment - Byron Coleman.
2. Resolution – Human Rights Commission appointment - Lucille Ruth.
3. All other items properly coming before the Council.
YONKERS, NY -- The Yonkers City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Yonkers City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, at 6:15 pm.
Agenda Items:
1. Resolution – human rights commission appointment - Byron Coleman.
2. Resolution – Human Rights Commission appointment - Lucille Ruth.
3. All other items properly coming before the Council.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Special City Council Meeting Tomorrow
A Special City Council Meeting will Take Place Tomorrow;
Time and Place to be announced.
Time and Place to be announced.
SFC Downtown Development Public Presentation: Tonight 6:30pm
SFC Presentation
Will Library
6:30-8:30PM
Tonight Monday October 1st
Will Library
6:30-8:30PM
Tonight Monday October 1st
Saturday, September 29, 2007
ONE NIL IN EXTRA TIME: By Martin McGloin
ONE NIL IN EXTRA TIME: The City Council vs The City Council By Martin McGloin
Location:The Supreme Court of the State of New York Department Appellant Division Second Department. Monroe Place, Brooklyn, New York
On Thursday September 20th I took my first trip down to the Appellant division Supreme Court of the State of New York. The commute was mundane and the 4 train takes one just a block or so from the court house. The building may I add was historic and looked almost regal at the same time. I have been to court houses but this was the most salubrious yet. To tell the truth I'™m surprised they did not invite me in for tea and crumpets.
When entering the court, one knew that one was in a special place, where the laws of the land were been discussed and argued and appealed. I digress. Interestingly enough most of the cases before the court were medical malpractice. I now know why medical expenses are so high. The premiums pay for lengthy lawsuits and not medical care, not to mention padding the insurance companies. The Appellant Division: Second Department was presided over by Judges Crane, Florio, Lifson and Carni., the panel for the day.
I was here to observe the calendar case # 18 The Matter of Annabi vs the City Council of the City of Yonkers, of which I am one of the plaintiffs. This case was about the changing of the super majority requirement to a simple majority vote by the City Council, in regards to the Ridge Hill Project, perhaps the most controversial project ever in the history of the City, or even the County.
First up on the left side facing the bench was Kevin Plunkett of the Law firm Profitt, Thacher Wood,as appellant representing the City of Yonkers and the City Council of the City of Yonkers. Mr. Plunkett pointed out the issue was Municipal Law 239 m. He argued that county law 277.61 superceeded municipal law 239m. Mr. Plunkett stated that the County’s own regulations pointed out that only certain projects required and warranted referral. Mr Plunkett stated that not every planning issue goes to the County. He pointed out that pages 476-9 of the county's own planning code require referral in only certain cases. By allowing this decision of Justice Colabella, Mr. Plunkett pointed out that this was an extension of Municipal Law 239, which was not the intention of the Law. On two occasions when referring to the Judge Colabella decision, Mr Plunkett repeatedly fumbled the ball. He referred to a Judge Nicolli and quickly corrected himself. Mr Plunkett stated the obvious in that the City Council on it's own motion brings this revision, the ultimate public hearing is at the polling booth". Does he disagree with term limits I thought silently to myself? I guess Mr Plunkett has never been to a public hearing in Yonkers, especially the RidgeHill ones. I cordially invite him to one.
At around noon, on the right side facing the Judges, Mr John Murtagh representing Smith, Buss Jacobs introduced himself . He stated as respondent he was in a unique roll, as counsel, plaintiff and city councilman. Before allowed to present his argument, Mr. Murtagh was questioned repeatedly by Judge Lifson, who did not appear to agree with the supermajority requirement. *Actually Mr. Murtagh was cross questioned on his argument much more than his opponent. John Murtagh pointed out that Yonkers was not unique in that 63 other municipalities, towns and villages in the state of New York had a supermajority law requirement on their books. It was pointed out that the City had changed and revised it's zoning code in 2000, and could have changed the supermajority vote requirement then, but did not. The fact that the land effected, the RidgeHill site, off route 87 in Yonkers abutted Westchester County land and a county highway afforded them the opportunity to issue a negative declaration on the project. It was pointed out that this triggered the supermajority requirement. Then an election retired the sitting council president Mr. Richard Martinelli as he lost his seat. The 4-3 vote happened without a public hearing and the rest is history as to how this case proceeded. As a closing remark it was pointed out by Mr Murtagh that the goalposts were moved to rubber stamp this Forest City Ratner project and hence the public hearing requirement never met and that was one reason why the case was before this appellant court.
Quite an interesting experience for me in my first visit to this court. I would concur with Mr. Murtagh that it was 1-1 on the case with 2 not decided yet, and I wait patiently for the courts decision, despite the fact that Judge Nicholas Colabella has already ruled in our favor in April of 2006. So we are one nil in extra time. Surprisingly the City of Yonkers has continued with this appeal at the taxpayers expense, something which appears moot as the project was re-voted in July 2006 by a 5-2 supermajority of the City Council.
*(The City of Yonkers, requires a supermajority vote of 5-2 , by the City Council when the County of Westchester planning board declares a project to negatively impact the county. I would argue that this is a good thing as it is a real check and balance on City Government.)
Martin McGloin is a co-founder of Community First Development Coalition. It was founded in 2005 to provide accurate information about development projects in the City of Yonkers. For more info go to http://communityfirstdevelopmentcoalition.blogspot.com/
Published in this weeks Westchester Times Tribune
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/files/WTT-2-56-Web.pdf
Location:The Supreme Court of the State of New York Department Appellant Division Second Department. Monroe Place, Brooklyn, New York
On Thursday September 20th I took my first trip down to the Appellant division Supreme Court of the State of New York. The commute was mundane and the 4 train takes one just a block or so from the court house. The building may I add was historic and looked almost regal at the same time. I have been to court houses but this was the most salubrious yet. To tell the truth I'™m surprised they did not invite me in for tea and crumpets.
When entering the court, one knew that one was in a special place, where the laws of the land were been discussed and argued and appealed. I digress. Interestingly enough most of the cases before the court were medical malpractice. I now know why medical expenses are so high. The premiums pay for lengthy lawsuits and not medical care, not to mention padding the insurance companies. The Appellant Division: Second Department was presided over by Judges Crane, Florio, Lifson and Carni., the panel for the day.
I was here to observe the calendar case # 18 The Matter of Annabi vs the City Council of the City of Yonkers, of which I am one of the plaintiffs. This case was about the changing of the super majority requirement to a simple majority vote by the City Council, in regards to the Ridge Hill Project, perhaps the most controversial project ever in the history of the City, or even the County.
First up on the left side facing the bench was Kevin Plunkett of the Law firm Profitt, Thacher Wood,as appellant representing the City of Yonkers and the City Council of the City of Yonkers. Mr. Plunkett pointed out the issue was Municipal Law 239 m. He argued that county law 277.61 superceeded municipal law 239m. Mr. Plunkett stated that the County’s own regulations pointed out that only certain projects required and warranted referral. Mr Plunkett stated that not every planning issue goes to the County. He pointed out that pages 476-9 of the county's own planning code require referral in only certain cases. By allowing this decision of Justice Colabella, Mr. Plunkett pointed out that this was an extension of Municipal Law 239, which was not the intention of the Law. On two occasions when referring to the Judge Colabella decision, Mr Plunkett repeatedly fumbled the ball. He referred to a Judge Nicolli and quickly corrected himself. Mr Plunkett stated the obvious in that the City Council on it's own motion brings this revision, the ultimate public hearing is at the polling booth". Does he disagree with term limits I thought silently to myself? I guess Mr Plunkett has never been to a public hearing in Yonkers, especially the RidgeHill ones. I cordially invite him to one.
At around noon, on the right side facing the Judges, Mr John Murtagh representing Smith, Buss Jacobs introduced himself . He stated as respondent he was in a unique roll, as counsel, plaintiff and city councilman. Before allowed to present his argument, Mr. Murtagh was questioned repeatedly by Judge Lifson, who did not appear to agree with the supermajority requirement. *Actually Mr. Murtagh was cross questioned on his argument much more than his opponent. John Murtagh pointed out that Yonkers was not unique in that 63 other municipalities, towns and villages in the state of New York had a supermajority law requirement on their books. It was pointed out that the City had changed and revised it's zoning code in 2000, and could have changed the supermajority vote requirement then, but did not. The fact that the land effected, the RidgeHill site, off route 87 in Yonkers abutted Westchester County land and a county highway afforded them the opportunity to issue a negative declaration on the project. It was pointed out that this triggered the supermajority requirement. Then an election retired the sitting council president Mr. Richard Martinelli as he lost his seat. The 4-3 vote happened without a public hearing and the rest is history as to how this case proceeded. As a closing remark it was pointed out by Mr Murtagh that the goalposts were moved to rubber stamp this Forest City Ratner project and hence the public hearing requirement never met and that was one reason why the case was before this appellant court.
Quite an interesting experience for me in my first visit to this court. I would concur with Mr. Murtagh that it was 1-1 on the case with 2 not decided yet, and I wait patiently for the courts decision, despite the fact that Judge Nicholas Colabella has already ruled in our favor in April of 2006. So we are one nil in extra time. Surprisingly the City of Yonkers has continued with this appeal at the taxpayers expense, something which appears moot as the project was re-voted in July 2006 by a 5-2 supermajority of the City Council.
*(The City of Yonkers, requires a supermajority vote of 5-2 , by the City Council when the County of Westchester planning board declares a project to negatively impact the county. I would argue that this is a good thing as it is a real check and balance on City Government.)
Martin McGloin is a co-founder of Community First Development Coalition. It was founded in 2005 to provide accurate information about development projects in the City of Yonkers. For more info go to http://communityfirstdevelopmentcoalition.blogspot.com/
Published in this weeks Westchester Times Tribune
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/files/WTT-2-56-Web.pdf
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Board of Contract and Supply Meeting Today at 10:30am
Board of Contract and Supply Meetings
Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
Monthly meeting of the City's Board of Contract and Supply.
No Agenda Available At Time Of Posting
Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
Monthly meeting of the City's Board of Contract and Supply.
No Agenda Available At Time Of Posting
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Regular City Council Meeting Tonight at 8:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Agenda is at
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=1076
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Agenda is at
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=1076
Monday, September 24, 2007
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting Tonight. Law amending Flood Definitions on the Agenda
Please be advised that I have scheduled a for Monday, September 24, 2007 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall. The following item/s will be on the agenda:
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to provide Counsel from Corporation Counsel and a representative from our Engineering Department. In addition to having the meeting televised.
Dee Barbato
Chairman, Municipal Operations, Council Member, District Six,914-377-6316
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to provide Counsel from Corporation Counsel and a representative from our Engineering Department. In addition to having the meeting televised.
Dee Barbato
Chairman, Municipal Operations, Council Member, District Six,914-377-6316
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Where's Our House?
Source: New York Times Thursday September 20th 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/garden/20irish.html?_r=1&ref=garden&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/garden/20irish.html?_r=1&ref=garden&oref=slogin
Friday, September 21, 2007
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers: OUTRAGEOUS
RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
OUTRAGEOUS !
With no further comment from the public permitted the Yonkers Planning Board gave GDC the all clear last night on their 'Riverclub' proposal for 353 units at 1111 Warburton Ave.
Accepting the developer's position that Westchester County is responsible for restoration of the Greystone Wetlands, and that the wetlands would cleanse themselves of the toxins dumped upon them in the May 2007 sludgeslide, the Planning Board in a rare split decision ruled that the changes in our area did not warrant a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Despite being denied an official forum to voice their opinion many of the community residents in attendance proceeded to express their outrage. One off-the-record response from a credible high ranking official made it clear that the public's health, safety and welfare would continue to be subordinate to large campaign contributing developer's until there is a regime change at City Hall.
NEXT STEPS
RCCY's legal counsel has already advised us of the time frame for filing suit against the Planning Board's decision and we'll be using this window to fine tune our legal strategy.
While that is being done it is imperative that you contact the Mayor and your Councilmember to:
*
Express your outrage that approvals were given to 1111 Warburton Ave without any update of the EIS or restoration of the wetlands
*
Urge them to down-zone Warburton Ave to garden apartments now
*
Encourage adoption of steep slope and zero run-off protections
CALL THEM NOW!
Mayor Phil Amicone - 914-377-6300
City Council President Chuck Lesnick - 914-377-6060
Councilmember Patricia McDow - 914-377-6311
covers the west side (river side) of Warburton Ave - including 1085 & 1155 Warburton
Councilmember Dennis Robertson - 914-377-6313
covers the east side of Warburton Ave-including 1020, 1080, 1116-20 & 1200 Warburton
as well as Odell Ave, Hawley Terrace and Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
Councilmember Dee Barbato - 914-377-6316
covers 1 David Lane as well as part of Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
OUTRAGEOUS !
With no further comment from the public permitted the Yonkers Planning Board gave GDC the all clear last night on their 'Riverclub' proposal for 353 units at 1111 Warburton Ave.
Accepting the developer's position that Westchester County is responsible for restoration of the Greystone Wetlands, and that the wetlands would cleanse themselves of the toxins dumped upon them in the May 2007 sludgeslide, the Planning Board in a rare split decision ruled that the changes in our area did not warrant a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Despite being denied an official forum to voice their opinion many of the community residents in attendance proceeded to express their outrage. One off-the-record response from a credible high ranking official made it clear that the public's health, safety and welfare would continue to be subordinate to large campaign contributing developer's until there is a regime change at City Hall.
NEXT STEPS
RCCY's legal counsel has already advised us of the time frame for filing suit against the Planning Board's decision and we'll be using this window to fine tune our legal strategy.
While that is being done it is imperative that you contact the Mayor and your Councilmember to:
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Express your outrage that approvals were given to 1111 Warburton Ave without any update of the EIS or restoration of the wetlands
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Urge them to down-zone Warburton Ave to garden apartments now
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Encourage adoption of steep slope and zero run-off protections
CALL THEM NOW!
Mayor Phil Amicone - 914-377-6300
City Council President Chuck Lesnick - 914-377-6060
Councilmember Patricia McDow - 914-377-6311
covers the west side (river side) of Warburton Ave - including 1085 & 1155 Warburton
Councilmember Dennis Robertson - 914-377-6313
covers the east side of Warburton Ave-including 1020, 1080, 1116-20 & 1200 Warburton
as well as Odell Ave, Hawley Terrace and Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
Councilmember Dee Barbato - 914-377-6316
covers 1 David Lane as well as part of Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Where have all the Development Taxes Gone in White Plains?
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070920/NEWS02/709200430
Editor's Note
I Love Delfino's Quid Pro Quo
"First, the home-rule message," said Delfino, a Republican. "Then we'll get the information to Assemblyman Bradley."
Editor's Note
I Love Delfino's Quid Pro Quo
"First, the home-rule message," said Delfino, a Republican. "Then we'll get the information to Assemblyman Bradley."
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 6:00pm September 20th
Zoning Board of Appeals
9/20/2007 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9); proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’. And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), to construct a new residential/retail structure with 108 units. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 97.2%). Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.70). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 149’-9” +/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 187 spaces; proposed 147 spaces). And insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 54-5 (required 2; proposed 1), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), to apportion property into 2 lots, one improved by a 1-family dwelling, and the other a proposed 1-family dwelling. Whereas, the new proposed building would have insufficient rear yard (required 25’; proposed 12’). And insufficient front yard (required 29.95’ (average alignment); proposed 25’), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33.J.2), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), to construct a new 10-story mixed use building. Exceeding maximum permitted F.A.R. per Section 43-33N(3) (3.2 required; 3.36 proposed). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’; proposed 0’+/-) (residential lobby). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial storage space). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-54, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial space). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 and Table 43-4, (required 210 spaces; proposed 125 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within the minimum side yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within 10’ of building not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (proposed 5’ & 0’). Parking within 5’ of property line not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (3’+/- & 0’+/- proposed). Parking space required to be 8’-6” wide x 18’-0” length, proposed 8’ wide x 18’ length for 5 spaces, on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), to convert an existing 1-family into a 2-family dwelling. Having insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2,500 sq.ft.; proposed 2,291.5 sq.ft). Insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50ft.; existing 45.83ft). And insufficient side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 4.48’/13.96’; proposed 3.67’/12.42’), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), to convert existing vacant retail space into a Martial Arts School. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 12 spaces; proposed 0), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5057 –Withdrawn
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), to co-locate a wireless facility on the rooftop of the existing building & associated equipment cabinets on the mezzanine level. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 112.5’+/-; proposed 126’ +/-), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), to convert an existing vacant professional office building into a 6-family multiple dwelling. Having insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 90’), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), to convert existing space into a check cashing store. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 5; proposed 2), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), to construct a 2nd floor addition, containing a master bedroom & bathroom. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 20.29’), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN
9/20/2007 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9); proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’. And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), to construct a new residential/retail structure with 108 units. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 97.2%). Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.70). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 149’-9” +/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 187 spaces; proposed 147 spaces). And insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 54-5 (required 2; proposed 1), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), to apportion property into 2 lots, one improved by a 1-family dwelling, and the other a proposed 1-family dwelling. Whereas, the new proposed building would have insufficient rear yard (required 25’; proposed 12’). And insufficient front yard (required 29.95’ (average alignment); proposed 25’), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33.J.2), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), to construct a new 10-story mixed use building. Exceeding maximum permitted F.A.R. per Section 43-33N(3) (3.2 required; 3.36 proposed). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’; proposed 0’+/-) (residential lobby). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial storage space). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-54, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial space). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 and Table 43-4, (required 210 spaces; proposed 125 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within the minimum side yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within 10’ of building not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (proposed 5’ & 0’). Parking within 5’ of property line not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (3’+/- & 0’+/- proposed). Parking space required to be 8’-6” wide x 18’-0” length, proposed 8’ wide x 18’ length for 5 spaces, on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), to convert an existing 1-family into a 2-family dwelling. Having insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2,500 sq.ft.; proposed 2,291.5 sq.ft). Insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50ft.; existing 45.83ft). And insufficient side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 4.48’/13.96’; proposed 3.67’/12.42’), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), to convert existing vacant retail space into a Martial Arts School. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 12 spaces; proposed 0), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5057 –Withdrawn
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), to co-locate a wireless facility on the rooftop of the existing building & associated equipment cabinets on the mezzanine level. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 112.5’+/-; proposed 126’ +/-), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), to convert an existing vacant professional office building into a 6-family multiple dwelling. Having insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 90’), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), to convert existing space into a check cashing store. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 5; proposed 2), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), to construct a 2nd floor addition, containing a master bedroom & bathroom. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 20.29’), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN
Public Hearing: Permits for Con Edison Tonight at 7:30pm Yonkers City Council Chambers
Public Hearing
Special Ordinances
Date: 9/19/2007 7:30 PM
Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
On Wednesday, September 19th, there is a public hearing scheduled for
7:30 p.m. on three proposed Special Ordinances granting permits to Con Edison.
Public Hearing 7:00pm Tonight Yonkers City Council Chambers
Public Hearing
General Ordinance
Date: 9/19/2007 7:00 PM
Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
On Wednesday, September 19th, there is a public hearing scheduled for
7 p.m. on the General Ordinance for the Planned Commercial Development (Proto Realty).
General Ordinance
Date: 9/19/2007 7:00 PM
Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
On Wednesday, September 19th, there is a public hearing scheduled for
7 p.m. on the General Ordinance for the Planned Commercial Development (Proto Realty).
Regular Planning Board Meeting Tonight at 5:30pm
Planning Board Meeting
Date: 9/19/2007 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Date: 9/19/2007 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT AT 8:00pm
City Council - Education Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 8:00 PM
City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised there will be an Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 – 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Review and Discussion on the topic of Continued Adult Education Program
2. Food Allergy First-Aid Program in schools
3. Update on School Funding
4. All other business properly coming before the Committee.
Date: 9/19/2007 8:00 PM
City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised there will be an Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 – 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Review and Discussion on the topic of Continued Adult Education Program
2. Food Allergy First-Aid Program in schools
3. Update on School Funding
4. All other business properly coming before the Committee.
Rules Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm
City Council - Rules Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 6:30 PM
Location: Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AS OF TIME OF POSTING AGENDA NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS HOW THIS COMMITTEE OPERATES, OUTSIDE THE PUBLIC EYE
Date: 9/19/2007 6:30 PM
Location: Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AS OF TIME OF POSTING AGENDA NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS HOW THIS COMMITTEE OPERATES, OUTSIDE THE PUBLIC EYE
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
City Council - Community Services Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 5:00 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
Date: 9/19/2007 5:00 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Anyone For Tennis? More Land Swap Stories from Yonkers
BEFORE
AFTER
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For More Info go to http://www.pearlspark.org/
AFTER
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http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2007/09/charity-strip-1.html
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070913/NEWS02/709130346/1018/NEWS02
For More Info go to http://www.pearlspark.org/
Monday, September 10, 2007
Public Hearing Tonight at 8:00pm for the RESTORE NY GRANT
Public Hearing
RESTORE NY Grant
Date: 9/10/2007 8:00 PM
Location: Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
A Public Hearing on a proposed application for funding under the RESTORE NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program will be held on September 10, 2007 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers, 40 South Broadway.
The purpose of the RESTORE NY program is to help municipalities in funding municipally-sponsored projects for Demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of vacant or obsolete structures. The City of Yonkers is seeking funding to assist in the implementation of the proposed master and urban renewal plans and the HOPE VI project (located primarily at the Mulford Gardens Housing Project) and along the Ashburton Avenue corridor.
The proposed grant application is available for viewing and a copy may be obtained in the Office of Economic Development, Yonkers City Hall, room 414, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
RESTORE NY Grant
Date: 9/10/2007 8:00 PM
Location: Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
A Public Hearing on a proposed application for funding under the RESTORE NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program will be held on September 10, 2007 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers, 40 South Broadway.
The purpose of the RESTORE NY program is to help municipalities in funding municipally-sponsored projects for Demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of vacant or obsolete structures. The City of Yonkers is seeking funding to assist in the implementation of the proposed master and urban renewal plans and the HOPE VI project (located primarily at the Mulford Gardens Housing Project) and along the Ashburton Avenue corridor.
The proposed grant application is available for viewing and a copy may be obtained in the Office of Economic Development, Yonkers City Hall, room 414, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
At Time of Posting The City Council Agenda is Not Available on the City Website
The CITY COUNCIL regularly scheduled meeting begins at 7:30 pm with the "Committee of the Whole" for public comment on agenda items, followed by a PUBLIC HEARING at 8:00 pm and the Council meeting. The COUNCIL AGENDA for tonight is not yet available on the City website.
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:15pm
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:15pm in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item/s will be on the agenda:
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
The following item/s will be on the agenda:
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
Community Services Committee Meeting Tonight at 5:30pm
There will be a Community Services Committee Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 5:30pm.
he agenda for this meeting will include the following:
1. Taxi & Livery legislation
2. Detention Officer legislation
3. Other items submitted for committee consideration
he agenda for this meeting will include the following:
1. Taxi & Livery legislation
2. Detention Officer legislation
3. Other items submitted for committee consideration
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Mansion May Be Preserved at 575 North Broadway, Yonkers
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/NEWS02/709050361/1246/NEWS0224
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2007/09/potential-devel.html
An Application to Landmark this Building will be on the Landmarks Board Agenda Tonight:
Landmarks Preservation Board
Date: 9/5/2007 7:00 PM
Location: Ceremonial Court Room
City Hall - 4th Floor
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2007/09/potential-devel.html
An Application to Landmark this Building will be on the Landmarks Board Agenda Tonight:
Landmarks Preservation Board
Date: 9/5/2007 7:00 PM
Location: Ceremonial Court Room
City Hall - 4th Floor
McMansion Meeting Tomorrow Night at 7:30pm
McMansion Task Force Meeting
Date: 9/6/2007 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 2nd Floor
*Please note the time change of this meeting to 7:30 PM.
Summary of Meeting Agenda:
Consultant Nicole Ogg will provide a 'Proposed Action' outline which addresses six (6) areas of concern that have been discussed at previous meetings.
A list of 'Potential Actions' which would require further study will also be reviewed (should the Task Force desire to expand its mission).
Besides a review of this material, this meeting will direct the Task Force to set its agendas for subsequent meetings to discuss and finalize each of the 'Proposed Actions', with potential recommendations of changes to our Zoning Code as well as the city's administrative code if deemed necessary to fulfill our mission.
Date: 9/6/2007 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 2nd Floor
*Please note the time change of this meeting to 7:30 PM.
Summary of Meeting Agenda:
Consultant Nicole Ogg will provide a 'Proposed Action' outline which addresses six (6) areas of concern that have been discussed at previous meetings.
A list of 'Potential Actions' which would require further study will also be reviewed (should the Task Force desire to expand its mission).
Besides a review of this material, this meeting will direct the Task Force to set its agendas for subsequent meetings to discuss and finalize each of the 'Proposed Actions', with potential recommendations of changes to our Zoning Code as well as the city's administrative code if deemed necessary to fulfill our mission.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
City Council Meetings Tonight: Starting at 6:30
City Council - Rules Committee 6:30pm
Municipal Operations Committee 7:00pm
Real Estate Committee 7:30pm
Public Hearing 8:00pm
Amending City Code Ch. 43 (Planned Neighborhood Commercial Development)
Date: 9/4/2007 8:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that, the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF CODE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK OF 2000 BY ADDING A SECTION ON PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Dated: July 30, 2007
Municipal Operations Committee 7:00pm
Real Estate Committee 7:30pm
Public Hearing 8:00pm
Amending City Code Ch. 43 (Planned Neighborhood Commercial Development)
Date: 9/4/2007 8:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that, the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF CODE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK OF 2000 BY ADDING A SECTION ON PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Dated: July 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Board of Contract and Supply Today at 10:30pm City Hall
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Meeting
Date: 8/29/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available as of 9:08am Time of Posting
Date: 8/29/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available as of 9:08am Time of Posting
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Zoning Board Tonight at 6:00pm City Hall Yonkers
Zoning Board of Appeals
Date: 8/28/2007 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
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DECISIONS ONLY.
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS ONLY:
# 4936-A Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of CPD Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 14 Fullerton Avenue, Block: 5059 Lot: 67 & 68, Zone: “B”.
# 4985 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Amaze Enterprises (owner), on premises known as 750 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6100 Lot: 59, Zone: “BA”.
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5037 –Area Variance – Vincent Liberatore & Bernadette Doyle on behalf of Joan Liberatore (owner), on premises known as 367 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2401 Lot: 21, Zone: “I”.
# 5039 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 159 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 17, Zone: “M”.
# 5040 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 163 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 19, Zone: “M”.
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM”.
# 5050 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Oleskovic (owners), on premises known as 49 Austin Avenue, Block: 3285 Lot: 2, Zone: “CM”.
# 5052 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mario Manganiello (owner), on premises known as 70 Oxford Avenue, Block: 4600 Lot: 69, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5054 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Whalen & Ball Funeral Home (owner), on premises known as 166/168 Park Avenue, Block: 2162 Lot: 51, Zone: “MG”.
# 5055 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano Esq. on behalf of Yosi Sason (owner), on premises known as 169 Buena Vista Avenue, Block: 510 Lot: 47, Zone: “CM”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI CHARIMAN
Date: 8/28/2007 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
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DECISIONS ONLY.
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS ONLY:
# 4936-A Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of CPD Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 14 Fullerton Avenue, Block: 5059 Lot: 67 & 68, Zone: “B”.
# 4985 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Amaze Enterprises (owner), on premises known as 750 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6100 Lot: 59, Zone: “BA”.
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5037 –Area Variance – Vincent Liberatore & Bernadette Doyle on behalf of Joan Liberatore (owner), on premises known as 367 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2401 Lot: 21, Zone: “I”.
# 5039 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 159 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 17, Zone: “M”.
# 5040 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 163 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 19, Zone: “M”.
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM”.
# 5050 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Oleskovic (owners), on premises known as 49 Austin Avenue, Block: 3285 Lot: 2, Zone: “CM”.
# 5052 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mario Manganiello (owner), on premises known as 70 Oxford Avenue, Block: 4600 Lot: 69, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5054 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Whalen & Ball Funeral Home (owner), on premises known as 166/168 Park Avenue, Block: 2162 Lot: 51, Zone: “MG”.
# 5055 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano Esq. on behalf of Yosi Sason (owner), on premises known as 169 Buena Vista Avenue, Block: 510 Lot: 47, Zone: “CM”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI CHARIMAN
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers Voter Resistration
RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Greetings!
RCCY is sponsoring voter registration drives on Tuesday, August 28th and Monday, September 17th.This will help to raise awareness for September's Planning Board meeting, get voters registered and get last minute signatures on our petition to rezone Warburton Avenue.
If you are available, please sign up next to a role and forward the email to mdeveaux1@yahoo.com. All shifts will be from 5pm-7pm. We will be at the 5 train stations that primarily serve Yonkers, so we need your help!
Thanks.
Margarethe DeVeaux (Voter Registration Committee)
Voter = person who will primarily hand out voter registration forms
Petition = person who will primarily focus on getting signatures
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Ludlow Station
Voter:
Petition:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Greetings!
RCCY is sponsoring voter registration drives on Tuesday, August 28th and Monday, September 17th.This will help to raise awareness for September's Planning Board meeting, get voters registered and get last minute signatures on our petition to rezone Warburton Avenue.
If you are available, please sign up next to a role and forward the email to mdeveaux1@yahoo.com. All shifts will be from 5pm-7pm. We will be at the 5 train stations that primarily serve Yonkers, so we need your help!
Thanks.
Margarethe DeVeaux (Voter Registration Committee)
Voter = person who will primarily hand out voter registration forms
Petition = person who will primarily focus on getting signatures
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Ludlow Station
Voter:
Petition:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
City of Yonkers Charter Revision Provided No Info of Public Hearing Content.
Read the Journal News Article by Len Meniace
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070819/NEWS02/708190343/1018
AND SEE THE HEARING LIVE ON YONKERSYV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070819/NEWS02/708190343/1018
AND SEE THE HEARING LIVE ON YONKERSYV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Public Hearing on the YIDA Cross County Financial Assistance Tomorrow at 5:30 City Hall
http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-financial-assistance-from-yida.html
To read the application go to FOIL Yonkers Website
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Real Estate Meeting Tuesday 7:30pm
Dennis Robertson, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee has asked me to send out the following meeting notice:
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
The following items will be on the agenda:
1. A local law to amend the Code of the City of Yonkers, in relation to requiring review by the Landmarks Preservation Board before a demolition permit may be issued for historically significant buildings.
By copy of this notice, the Real Estate Committee is requesting that the Administration send a representative to the meeting.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson
Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick
Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
The following items will be on the agenda:
1. A local law to amend the Code of the City of Yonkers, in relation to requiring review by the Landmarks Preservation Board before a demolition permit may be issued for historically significant buildings.
By copy of this notice, the Real Estate Committee is requesting that the Administration send a representative to the meeting.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson
Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick
Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Eminent Domain to be used for Daylighting?
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070812/NEWS02/708120355
Photograph Copyright Martin McGloin 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Big Developers MIA at Yonkers Job Fair
Yonkers Big Tax Break Developers A No Show at Job Fair
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070810/NEWS02/708100389/1018/NEWS02
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070810/NEWS02/708100389/1018/NEWS02
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
New LDC Set Up by Yonkers to Aquire Properties: Will Eminent Domain be Used?
To Read the Journal News Article
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070730/NEWS02/707300345/1018/NEWS02
To See The Meeting go to YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post_26.html
Press Release from City Hall
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=946
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Green Team Meeting Today at 5:00pm
Green Policy Task Force meets today at 5pm in the City Council Conference Room 4th Floor of City Hall Yonkers
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
BOCS Meeting Wednesday at 10:30.
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Meetings
Date: 7/25/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall Yonkers 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
http://www.yonkersny.gov/Index.aspx?page=23
Date: 7/25/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall Yonkers 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
http://www.yonkersny.gov/Index.aspx?page=23
Monday, July 23, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
RidgeHill and Kimber Manufacturing and Ginsberg Back in front of the Planning Board
CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2007.
OLD BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION THREE LOT SUBDIVISION AT BLOCK: 6351
PUBLIC HEARING LOTS: 28 & 29 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 25
(CONTINUED) THURTON PLACE PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40-200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW DETERMINATION ON
REVIEW PERMITTED USE STATUS AND PROPOSED CHANGE
TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (CINTAS) FACILITY AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 325 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/
SITE PLAN
PERMITTED USE STATUS
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 5. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PAPER STREET KNOWN AS COURTSIDE TERRACE
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ZONING 6. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM A “CM” ZONE TO AN “MG” ZONE AT BLOCK: 2075 LOTS: 11-14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4-10 ORCHARD STREET AND BLOCK: 2076 LOTS: 17-32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 5364 LOT: 51 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 AKA 45 WREXHAM ROAD (SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHEAL RENGERS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW 6 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT BLOCK: 30 LOTS: 39 & 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 BRUCE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR PROPOSED 24 HOUR USE AT BLOCK: 3414
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 94 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 ODELL
PUBLIC HEARING PLAZA (ANIMAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
AL DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: DETERMINATION
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW RIVER CLUB PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3570 LOT: 32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANDREW MANIGLIA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AT BLOCK: 54 LOT: 20 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16 HARRISON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 495 LOT: 150 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 RIVERDALE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOSE LARA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 2165 LOTS: 11, 14-16, 54 & 55 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 255 RIDGE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STUART MARKOWITZ, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW GROUND SIGN AT BLOCK: 5186 LOT: 47 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 876 MILE SQUARE ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
NASSER AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS
15. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
SUBDIVISON APPLICATION AT 1 RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD
16. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 68-70 MAIN STREET
17. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 590 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
REQUEST AMEND FAÇADE AT 1077 WARBURTON
AVENUE
19. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2007.
OLD BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION THREE LOT SUBDIVISION AT BLOCK: 6351
PUBLIC HEARING LOTS: 28 & 29 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 25
(CONTINUED) THURTON PLACE PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40-200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW DETERMINATION ON
REVIEW PERMITTED USE STATUS AND PROPOSED CHANGE
TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (CINTAS) FACILITY AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 325 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/
SITE PLAN
PERMITTED USE STATUS
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 5. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PAPER STREET KNOWN AS COURTSIDE TERRACE
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ZONING 6. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM A “CM” ZONE TO AN “MG” ZONE AT BLOCK: 2075 LOTS: 11-14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4-10 ORCHARD STREET AND BLOCK: 2076 LOTS: 17-32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 5364 LOT: 51 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 AKA 45 WREXHAM ROAD (SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHEAL RENGERS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW 6 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT BLOCK: 30 LOTS: 39 & 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 BRUCE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR PROPOSED 24 HOUR USE AT BLOCK: 3414
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 94 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 ODELL
PUBLIC HEARING PLAZA (ANIMAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
AL DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: DETERMINATION
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW RIVER CLUB PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3570 LOT: 32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANDREW MANIGLIA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AT BLOCK: 54 LOT: 20 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16 HARRISON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 495 LOT: 150 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 RIVERDALE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOSE LARA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 2165 LOTS: 11, 14-16, 54 & 55 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 255 RIDGE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STUART MARKOWITZ, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW GROUND SIGN AT BLOCK: 5186 LOT: 47 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 876 MILE SQUARE ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
NASSER AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS
15. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
SUBDIVISON APPLICATION AT 1 RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD
16. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 68-70 MAIN STREET
17. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 590 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
REQUEST AMEND FAÇADE AT 1077 WARBURTON
AVENUE
19. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
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