Please be advised that the location for the scheduled Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, December 29th at 5:45 PM has been moved to the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th floor.
We ask the City Administration to please make arrangements to have meeting televised.
Thank You,
Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting December 29th 2008 5:45pm
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, Dec. 29th at 5:45pm, in the Council Conference Room, 4th Floor, and City Hall. The following items will be on the agenda:
1. An overview of the ConEdison M29 Transmission Line Project scheduled to begin in Jan. 09 affecting 5 miles of Yonkers City streets.
2. Councilmember Gronowski’s resolution regarding the YPD Police Management Study.
3. Misc.- to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to ask Joe Rachiele from Engineering to attend to provide an overview of the M29 Transmission Line Project and Commissioners Hartnett and Pagano to review how emergency situations will be handled.
Please know that I have also requested representatives from ConEdison.
1. An overview of the ConEdison M29 Transmission Line Project scheduled to begin in Jan. 09 affecting 5 miles of Yonkers City streets.
2. Councilmember Gronowski’s resolution regarding the YPD Police Management Study.
3. Misc.- to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
By copy of this memo the Administration is requested to ask Joe Rachiele from Engineering to attend to provide an overview of the M29 Transmission Line Project and Commissioners Hartnett and Pagano to review how emergency situations will be handled.
Please know that I have also requested representatives from ConEdison.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Green Policy Task Force Meeting Wednesday December 17th 6:30pm
Meeting Agenda
December 17, 2008
City Hall Room 406, 6:30 P.M.
Last Meeting before the Holidays Party – Bring Food to Share!!!
1. Opening Comments
2. Committee Reports
a. Energy/ Green Building – LEEDS Legislation/ Green Globes
b. Recycling – Recycling in Schools
c. Land Use – Vest Docket Park
d. Transportation – Bus Grant
4. Anything that may come up before the committee that is relevant to the committee
December 17, 2008
City Hall Room 406, 6:30 P.M.
Last Meeting before the Holidays Party – Bring Food to Share!!!
1. Opening Comments
2. Committee Reports
a. Energy/ Green Building – LEEDS Legislation/ Green Globes
b. Recycling – Recycling in Schools
c. Land Use – Vest Docket Park
d. Transportation – Bus Grant
4. Anything that may come up before the committee that is relevant to the committee
Budget Committee Meeting Today at 6:30pm
Please be advised that I have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Mayor’s Proposed Layoff’s
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I ask the Administration to please have Commissioner LaPerche attend this meeting.
I am further requesting that this meeting be televised
Please make every effort to attend.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Mayor’s Proposed Layoff’s
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I ask the Administration to please have Commissioner LaPerche attend this meeting.
I am further requesting that this meeting be televised
Please make every effort to attend.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 6:00pm Tuesday December 16th 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals
12/16/2008 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 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Gasoline & Car Wash Corp. Of Yonkers, (owner), & D Block Car Wash & Gas, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5138 – Area Variance – Antonucci & Associates on behalf of Mary Pilossoph (owner), to construct a 10’ high poured concrete retaining wall in the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum rear yard, as per Section 43-41(D) (required 6’; proposed 10’), on premises known as 62 Leighton Avenue, Block: 27, Lot: 33, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5139 – Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Faye Marji (owner), to legalize the conversion of 3-family into a 4-family dwelling. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-127, Table 43-4 (required 2 spaces; provided 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted FAR, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.25’; proposed 1.42’). And insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 800 sq.ft.; provided 625 sq.ft.), on premises known as 42 Burhans Avenue, Block: 2366 Lot: 1, Zone: “M”.(Postponed till Jan. 2009).
# 4140 - Use Variance – Richard G. Handler on behalf of Yonkers Plaza Shopping Center, LLC (owner & New Testament Ministry Church & School (lessee), to operate a house of worship with an associated primary school – grades K-11. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1, on premises known as 25 Prospect Street, Block: 502 Lot 40, Zone: “BR”.
# 5141- Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Frank & Aida Landi (owners), for interior alterations to convert a garage into living space & permit front yard parking. Having insufficient parking space size, as per Section 43-134.A(9) (required 8 ½’ wide x 18’ long ; provided 8 ½’ x 15’). And parking in the front yard not permitted per Section 43-133A(1), on premises known as 90 Hart Avenue, Block: 6280 Lot: 8, Zone: “T”.
# 5142 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of B & A HQ LLC (owner), interior alterations to convert a Doctor’s office into a Real Estate Management office. Whereas, approval of Zoning Board of Appeals required per ZBA conditions from case # 4318, on premises known as 15 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6232 Lot: 1, Zone” T”.
# 5143 – Improvement/ Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), for the renovation & addition of new rooms to the existing motel. Whereas, the improvement to a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval per Section 43-21G. And the intensification of a non- conforming use is not permitted per Section 43-21B(1), on premises known as 307 aka 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block: 4001 Lot: 125 & 133, Zone: “BR”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
12/16/2008 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 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Gasoline & Car Wash Corp. Of Yonkers, (owner), & D Block Car Wash & Gas, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5138 – Area Variance – Antonucci & Associates on behalf of Mary Pilossoph (owner), to construct a 10’ high poured concrete retaining wall in the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum rear yard, as per Section 43-41(D) (required 6’; proposed 10’), on premises known as 62 Leighton Avenue, Block: 27, Lot: 33, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5139 – Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Faye Marji (owner), to legalize the conversion of 3-family into a 4-family dwelling. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-127, Table 43-4 (required 2 spaces; provided 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted FAR, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.25’; proposed 1.42’). And insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 800 sq.ft.; provided 625 sq.ft.), on premises known as 42 Burhans Avenue, Block: 2366 Lot: 1, Zone: “M”.(Postponed till Jan. 2009).
# 4140 - Use Variance – Richard G. Handler on behalf of Yonkers Plaza Shopping Center, LLC (owner & New Testament Ministry Church & School (lessee), to operate a house of worship with an associated primary school – grades K-11. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1, on premises known as 25 Prospect Street, Block: 502 Lot 40, Zone: “BR”.
# 5141- Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Frank & Aida Landi (owners), for interior alterations to convert a garage into living space & permit front yard parking. Having insufficient parking space size, as per Section 43-134.A(9) (required 8 ½’ wide x 18’ long ; provided 8 ½’ x 15’). And parking in the front yard not permitted per Section 43-133A(1), on premises known as 90 Hart Avenue, Block: 6280 Lot: 8, Zone: “T”.
# 5142 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of B & A HQ LLC (owner), interior alterations to convert a Doctor’s office into a Real Estate Management office. Whereas, approval of Zoning Board of Appeals required per ZBA conditions from case # 4318, on premises known as 15 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6232 Lot: 1, Zone” T”.
# 5143 – Improvement/ Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), for the renovation & addition of new rooms to the existing motel. Whereas, the improvement to a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval per Section 43-21G. And the intensification of a non- conforming use is not permitted per Section 43-21B(1), on premises known as 307 aka 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block: 4001 Lot: 125 & 133, Zone: “BR”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Planning Board Meeting Wednesday December 10th 5:50pm
Planning Board Meeting
12/10/2008 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at Time of Posting
12/10/2008 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at Time of Posting
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:00PM
Please be advised that an Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Council Chambers, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Update on city-wide reassessment.
We will hear from:
Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Update on city-wide reassessment.
We will hear from:
Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the City Assessor and any other officials deemed necessary attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to Reassessment.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS MEETING TONIGHT AT 8:00PM
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
Committee of the Whole 7:30 P.M.
Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
TIME:
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a minute of silence
to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. SO – LONG HOUSE CONNECTION 5
(6 CLOVER PLACE)
2. RES – SETTLEMENT BOSTWICK (10,000.00) 6
3. RES – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FEDERAL AID 7/8
AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM
4. RES – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF 9
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS
5. RES - COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 10
6. RES – REQUESTING THE IRS TO SUSPEND THE 11/13
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
401K ACCOUNTS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH: A NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, 177
HILLSIDE AVENUE, GREENBURGH, NEW YORK, 10607 ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 8:30PM TO CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTARY MULTI FAMILY HOUSING
REGULATIONS AND ADDING A NEW TERM AND DEFINITION TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PERMITTING THE PROPERTY
OF 6 CLOVER PLACE. BLOCK 3385 LOT (S) 16 TO MAKE A LONG
HOUSE CONNECTION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SYSTEM IN
GLADSTONE PLACE. (NO EXPENSE TO THE CITY OF YONKERS).
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, hereby ordains and
enacts:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the property owner of 6
CLOVER PLACE., Block 3385 Lot(s) 16 to make a long house sanitary
sewer connection from said lot to a city sanitary sewer in GLADSTONE
PLACE. at his own cost and expense and in accordance with the plan
submitted by THOMAS HAYNES RA.#13761 dated JULY 8, 2008 filed in
the Plumbing Division, subject to the conditions of a Plumbing Permit to
be secured from the Plumbing Division and a street opening permit to be
secured from the City Engineer.
Section 2. This permission is granted under the following terms and
conditions, to wit:
The granting of this permission shall, in no way, free or release the
said owner, or his successors, from the payment of any assessments or
benefits accruing to said lot by reason of the construction of any sanitary
sewer already built, or that hereafter shall be built, to serve the area
within which the lot herein referred to is located.
The cost of construction, maintenance and repairs of said long house
connection shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building served
by the long house connection.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) of the case entitled MARY and
TINA BOSTWICK, plaintiffs, v. CITY OF YONKERS, defendant; court
index number respectively 07 Civ. 0540; for violations of civil rights
allegedly sustained by plaintiffs in the course of an arrest by City of
Yonkers police officers on October 25, 2005; be and the same hereby is
approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw
his Warrant in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in
favor of said plaintiffs and their attorney, Emdin and Russell, LLP, payable
to: Emdin and Russell, LLP., attorneys for Mary and Tina Bostwick.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100 % OF THE FEDERAL AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID PROJECT, AND APPROACHING
FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, a Project for the Ashburton Avenue Widening:
Warburton Avenue to Yonkers Avenue, PIN 8760.32 (the “Project”) is
eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for
the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of
80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers desires to advance the Project by
making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of
preliminary engineering and right-of-way incidental work.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Yonkers City Council, duly convened,
does hereby
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby approves the
above-subject project; and is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby authorizes the
City of Yonkers to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and nonfederal
share of the cost of preliminary engineering and right-of-way
incidental work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,759,00.00 is hereby appropriated
and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of
the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share
costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Yonkers
City Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon the notification by the Mayor thereof, and it is
further
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City of Yonkers be and is
hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid
on behalf of the City of Yonkers with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the
Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and all Project costs
within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the
New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any
necessary Agreements in connection with the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 139 OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 123 of the Code of the City of Yonkers fixes
the maximum number of Commissioners of Deeds that may be appointed
as seven hundred (700) and
WHEREAS, Section 139 of the Executive Law requires the City
Council to bi-annually determine the number of Commissioners of Deeds
to be appointed, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the City of Yonkers hereby
fixes and determines the number of Commissioners of Deeds in the City of
Yonkers as seven hundred (700), and such number is so fixed and
determined as of January 1, 2009 and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect as of January 1,
2009.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applicant(s) are hereby
appointed and/or reappointed to the office of Commissioner of Deeds for a
period of two years to expire on December 31, 2010.
Agnes Dale Serpa
198 Palisade Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Vilma Petrie
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
6. BY MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCILMEMBERS
McDOW, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE IRS SUSPEND MANDATORY
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 401K ACCOUNTS FOR THOSE AGED 70½
WHEREAS, the tragic financial events of the past year have had a
profound and lasting impact on our Nation, our State and our City, and
WHEREAS, the stock market has sustained consistent losses such that
many stocks, securities and other investments are at or near all time lows,
and
WHEREAS, countless people, especially senior citizens, have
spent a lifetime saving for their retirement and have relied heavily if not
exclusively on IRA’s, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts,
and
WHEREAS, to the great dismay of many individuals their retirement
accounts have suffered profound losses such that the value of those
accounts are a mere fraction of their previous value, and
WHEREAS, at this time of the tragedy every level of government
has undertaken significant steps to express the courage, caring and
compassion that are the hallmarks of our great nation, and
WHEREAS, financial experts and the government officials
responsible for the management of our economy and the financial well
being of our nation all agree that we are experiencing and will continue to
experience in the days, weeks and months to come unprecedented
challenges to our fiscal health and welfare, and
WHEREAS, these same experts and government officials all agree
that the mammoth rescue, recovery and bailout efforts under way will
eventually result in the preservation of the viability of the major financial
institutions and the restoration of the values in these currently depressed
investment accounts, and
WHEREAS, the current IRS requirements mandate that people
reaching age 70½ must take withdrawals from their retirement accounts,
and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
12
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the effect of taking these withdrawals now will be to
cause these individuals to realize financial losses that are currently
“paper” or unrealized losses, and
WHEREAS, many of these individuals would rather forego said
withdrawals and defer them to a time in the future when their investment
accounts have stabilized so that they are at or near their previous values,
and
WHEREAS, these people believed that they were investing in a
safe environment but the same financial institutions that enticed them to
trust them with their hard earned money betrayed that trust by engaging in
risky practices and shoddy accounting, and
WHEREAS, it is universally agreed that these innocent investors
did nothing wrong such that they do not deserve to suffer the severe
consequences of the misfeasance and malfeasance of these financial
institutions, and
WHEREAS, senior citizens should not be forced to take mandatory
withdrawals while their accounts are at all time lows, and
WHEREAS, we must do everything within our power to make sure
that our senior citizens’ retirement accounts are treated in a special way
such that their investments are preserved and they have a reasonable
opportunity to recover any losses instead of being forced to realize these
losses pursuant to IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of the city of
Yonkers hereby calls for the temporary suspension of the IRS regulations
requiring mandatory withdrawals from IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement
investment accounts for individuals who have reached age 70½ , and be it
Further resolved that the city council of the city of Yonkers urges
the IRS, the senate and the house of representatives to implement, adopt
and enact the appropriate regulations and or legislation thereby
suspending the IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals from
IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts for any and all
individuals who have reached the age of 70½ , and be it
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
13
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of City of Yonkers is hereby
directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to every member of
the Federal Delegation for the City of Yonkers, including but not limited to
Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Elliot Engel.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
14
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
Committee of the Whole 7:30 P.M.
Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
TIME:
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a minute of silence
to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. SO – LONG HOUSE CONNECTION 5
(6 CLOVER PLACE)
2. RES – SETTLEMENT BOSTWICK (10,000.00) 6
3. RES – AUTHORIZING FUNDING FEDERAL AID 7/8
AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM
4. RES – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF 9
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS
5. RES - COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS 10
6. RES – REQUESTING THE IRS TO SUSPEND THE 11/13
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS FROM
401K ACCOUNTS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH: A NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, 177
HILLSIDE AVENUE, GREENBURGH, NEW YORK, 10607 ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 8:30PM TO CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTARY MULTI FAMILY HOUSING
REGULATIONS AND ADDING A NEW TERM AND DEFINITION TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PERMITTING THE PROPERTY
OF 6 CLOVER PLACE. BLOCK 3385 LOT (S) 16 TO MAKE A LONG
HOUSE CONNECTION TO THE CITY'S SANITARY SYSTEM IN
GLADSTONE PLACE. (NO EXPENSE TO THE CITY OF YONKERS).
The City of Yonkers, in City Council convened, hereby ordains and
enacts:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the property owner of 6
CLOVER PLACE., Block 3385 Lot(s) 16 to make a long house sanitary
sewer connection from said lot to a city sanitary sewer in GLADSTONE
PLACE. at his own cost and expense and in accordance with the plan
submitted by THOMAS HAYNES RA.#13761 dated JULY 8, 2008 filed in
the Plumbing Division, subject to the conditions of a Plumbing Permit to
be secured from the Plumbing Division and a street opening permit to be
secured from the City Engineer.
Section 2. This permission is granted under the following terms and
conditions, to wit:
The granting of this permission shall, in no way, free or release the
said owner, or his successors, from the payment of any assessments or
benefits accruing to said lot by reason of the construction of any sanitary
sewer already built, or that hereafter shall be built, to serve the area
within which the lot herein referred to is located.
The cost of construction, maintenance and repairs of said long house
connection shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building served
by the long house connection.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) of the case entitled MARY and
TINA BOSTWICK, plaintiffs, v. CITY OF YONKERS, defendant; court
index number respectively 07 Civ. 0540; for violations of civil rights
allegedly sustained by plaintiffs in the course of an arrest by City of
Yonkers police officers on October 25, 2005; be and the same hereby is
approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw
his Warrant in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in
favor of said plaintiffs and their attorney, Emdin and Russell, LLP, payable
to: Emdin and Russell, LLP., attorneys for Mary and Tina Bostwick.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100 % OF THE FEDERAL AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID PROJECT, AND APPROACHING
FUNDS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, a Project for the Ashburton Avenue Widening:
Warburton Avenue to Yonkers Avenue, PIN 8760.32 (the “Project”) is
eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for
the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of
80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yonkers desires to advance the Project by
making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of
preliminary engineering and right-of-way incidental work.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Yonkers City Council, duly convened,
does hereby
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby approves the
above-subject project; and is hereby further
RESOLVED, that the Yonkers City Council hereby authorizes the
City of Yonkers to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and nonfederal
share of the cost of preliminary engineering and right-of-way
incidental work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,759,00.00 is hereby appropriated
and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of
the Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share
costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Yonkers
City Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess
amount immediately upon the notification by the Mayor thereof, and it is
further
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
8
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City of Yonkers be and is
hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or
reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid
on behalf of the City of Yonkers with the New York State Department of
Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the
Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and all Project costs
within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the
New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any
necessary Agreements in connection with the Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 139 OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NUMBER OF
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 123 of the Code of the City of Yonkers fixes
the maximum number of Commissioners of Deeds that may be appointed
as seven hundred (700) and
WHEREAS, Section 139 of the Executive Law requires the City
Council to bi-annually determine the number of Commissioners of Deeds
to be appointed, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the City of Yonkers hereby
fixes and determines the number of Commissioners of Deeds in the City of
Yonkers as seven hundred (700), and such number is so fixed and
determined as of January 1, 2009 and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect as of January 1,
2009.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applicant(s) are hereby
appointed and/or reappointed to the office of Commissioner of Deeds for a
period of two years to expire on December 31, 2010.
Agnes Dale Serpa
198 Palisade Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Vilma Petrie
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
6. BY MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, COUNCILMEMBERS
McDOW, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE IRS SUSPEND MANDATORY
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 401K ACCOUNTS FOR THOSE AGED 70½
WHEREAS, the tragic financial events of the past year have had a
profound and lasting impact on our Nation, our State and our City, and
WHEREAS, the stock market has sustained consistent losses such that
many stocks, securities and other investments are at or near all time lows,
and
WHEREAS, countless people, especially senior citizens, have
spent a lifetime saving for their retirement and have relied heavily if not
exclusively on IRA’s, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts,
and
WHEREAS, to the great dismay of many individuals their retirement
accounts have suffered profound losses such that the value of those
accounts are a mere fraction of their previous value, and
WHEREAS, at this time of the tragedy every level of government
has undertaken significant steps to express the courage, caring and
compassion that are the hallmarks of our great nation, and
WHEREAS, financial experts and the government officials
responsible for the management of our economy and the financial well
being of our nation all agree that we are experiencing and will continue to
experience in the days, weeks and months to come unprecedented
challenges to our fiscal health and welfare, and
WHEREAS, these same experts and government officials all agree
that the mammoth rescue, recovery and bailout efforts under way will
eventually result in the preservation of the viability of the major financial
institutions and the restoration of the values in these currently depressed
investment accounts, and
WHEREAS, the current IRS requirements mandate that people
reaching age 70½ must take withdrawals from their retirement accounts,
and
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
12
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, the effect of taking these withdrawals now will be to
cause these individuals to realize financial losses that are currently
“paper” or unrealized losses, and
WHEREAS, many of these individuals would rather forego said
withdrawals and defer them to a time in the future when their investment
accounts have stabilized so that they are at or near their previous values,
and
WHEREAS, these people believed that they were investing in a
safe environment but the same financial institutions that enticed them to
trust them with their hard earned money betrayed that trust by engaging in
risky practices and shoddy accounting, and
WHEREAS, it is universally agreed that these innocent investors
did nothing wrong such that they do not deserve to suffer the severe
consequences of the misfeasance and malfeasance of these financial
institutions, and
WHEREAS, senior citizens should not be forced to take mandatory
withdrawals while their accounts are at all time lows, and
WHEREAS, we must do everything within our power to make sure
that our senior citizens’ retirement accounts are treated in a special way
such that their investments are preserved and they have a reasonable
opportunity to recover any losses instead of being forced to realize these
losses pursuant to IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of the city of
Yonkers hereby calls for the temporary suspension of the IRS regulations
requiring mandatory withdrawals from IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement
investment accounts for individuals who have reached age 70½ , and be it
Further resolved that the city council of the city of Yonkers urges
the IRS, the senate and the house of representatives to implement, adopt
and enact the appropriate regulations and or legislation thereby
suspending the IRS regulations requiring mandatory withdrawals from
IRS, 401(k)s and other retirement investment accounts for any and all
individuals who have reached the age of 70½ , and be it
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
13
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of City of Yonkers is hereby
directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to every member of
the Federal Delegation for the City of Yonkers, including but not limited to
Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Elliot Engel.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
14
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Monday, December 8, 2008
Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting Tuesday December 7th at 7:00pm
Please be advised that I have scheduled an Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting for Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I am requesting that this meeting be televised.
Please make every effort to attend.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
I am requesting that this meeting be televised.
Please make every effort to attend.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Yonkers IDA Meeting Now Available on YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2008/12/yonkers-industrial-development-agency.html
Editors Note: Meeting in total, including going into Executive Session.
Editors Note: Meeting in total, including going into Executive Session.
Warburton Ave Velocity Project faces Foreclosure.
http://www.lohud.com/article/20081206/NEWS02/812060391/1246/NEWS0224
Editors Note: How much in Tax Breaks Did This Project Get from the Yonkers IDA.?
Editors Note: How much in Tax Breaks Did This Project Get from the Yonkers IDA.?
Friday, December 5, 2008
Public Meeting to Discuss Workforce Housing in Yonkers Monday December 8th at 6:00pm
Dear Friends and Housing advocates,
We are writing to invite you to an important meeting to discuss the development of Workforce Housing in Yonkers. When and Where:
Monday, December 8th, 6:00 PM
Yonkers Riverfront Library, Meeting Room 2-B
(1 Larkin Center in downtown Yonkers, near the Metro North station).
Purpose:
As you may know, there are now two different proposals for a new Affordable Housing Ordinance pending before the City Council's Real Estate Committee. One strong proposal was put forward by Councilmember McDow and City Council President Lesnick back in February; the other proposal was proposed by Mayor Amicone earlier this month. Both draft ordinances are attached.
While McDow-Lesnick and Amicone proposals are very different, we understand that in the coming weeks the Council may seek to reconcile them in a new, compromise ordinance.
To put in mildly, a lot is at stake in these negotiations!
A critical issue is whether future developers of multi-family housing in Yonkers will be required and/or encouraged to include affordable workforce housing in future developments, as a percentage of units constructed.
The provisions of whatever ordinance that is ultimately adopted will have a far-reaching impact on Yonkers and its residents.
Therefore, we believe that citizen participation in the deliberations is critical, and particularly from housing, religious, labor and community organizations concerned about these issues.
At the December 8 meeting, we will review the two ordinances, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. We will also discuss ideas and strategies for advocating together as a coalition on these issues. Then, having educated ourselves, and armed with information we can participate in a more meaningful way in the Public Hearing and before the City Council.
We are writing to invite you to an important meeting to discuss the development of Workforce Housing in Yonkers. When and Where:
Monday, December 8th, 6:00 PM
Yonkers Riverfront Library, Meeting Room 2-B
(1 Larkin Center in downtown Yonkers, near the Metro North station).
Purpose:
As you may know, there are now two different proposals for a new Affordable Housing Ordinance pending before the City Council's Real Estate Committee. One strong proposal was put forward by Councilmember McDow and City Council President Lesnick back in February; the other proposal was proposed by Mayor Amicone earlier this month. Both draft ordinances are attached.
While McDow-Lesnick and Amicone proposals are very different, we understand that in the coming weeks the Council may seek to reconcile them in a new, compromise ordinance.
To put in mildly, a lot is at stake in these negotiations!
A critical issue is whether future developers of multi-family housing in Yonkers will be required and/or encouraged to include affordable workforce housing in future developments, as a percentage of units constructed.
The provisions of whatever ordinance that is ultimately adopted will have a far-reaching impact on Yonkers and its residents.
Therefore, we believe that citizen participation in the deliberations is critical, and particularly from housing, religious, labor and community organizations concerned about these issues.
At the December 8 meeting, we will review the two ordinances, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. We will also discuss ideas and strategies for advocating together as a coalition on these issues. Then, having educated ourselves, and armed with information we can participate in a more meaningful way in the Public Hearing and before the City Council.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Governance Meeting Wednesday 3rd December 9:30am
IDA Governance Committee Meeting
Wednesday - December 3, 9:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY
Mayor's Ceremonial Courtroom
Wednesday - December 3, 9:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway, Yonkers NY
Mayor's Ceremonial Courtroom
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Meeting Wednesday 3rd December 8:30am
Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday - December 3,8:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway,
Yonkers NY
Mayor's Reception Room
Wednesday - December 3,8:30 a.m.
City Hall
40 South Broadway,
Yonkers NY
Mayor's Reception Room
Rules Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
12/2/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 S Broadway
Yonkers , New York 10701
12/2/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 S Broadway
Yonkers , New York 10701
Monday, December 1, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
IDA Bid Notice. Public Bidding Process Changed at last minute to Monday Dec 1st 1:00pm
YONKERS IDA MEETINGS
BID OPENING - DATE/TIME CHANGE
Please be advised that the opening for bids will take place:
MONDAY, December 1, 2008 at 1 p.m.
470 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 301
Yonkers, NY 10701
Instead of November 28, 2008 at 5 p.m. as originally stated in The Journal News.
BIDS ARE STILL DUE NOVEMBER 28, 2008 BY 5 p.m. for the construction of the build-out of 50,000 sf of office/flex space on the 1st and 4th floor of 470 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers NY.
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BID OPENING - DATE/TIME CHANGE
Please be advised that the opening for bids will take place:
MONDAY, December 1, 2008 at 1 p.m.
470 Nepperhan Avenue, Suite 301
Yonkers, NY 10701
Instead of November 28, 2008 at 5 p.m. as originally stated in The Journal News.
BIDS ARE STILL DUE NOVEMBER 28, 2008 BY 5 p.m. for the construction of the build-out of 50,000 sf of office/flex space on the 1st and 4th floor of 470 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers NY.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
IDA Bid Notice. Public Bidding Process Open Today at 5:00pm at 470 Nepperhan Valley
To Enlarge Image Click on it.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Board of Contract and Supply Wednesday November 26th at 10:30am
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS)
Monthly Meeting
Date: 11/26/2008 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Conference Room
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
Monthly Meeting
Date: 11/26/2008 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Conference Room
Editors Note: Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
Monday, November 24, 2008
City Council MeetingTuesday November 25th 8:00pm
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Committee of the Whole 7:30 P.M.
Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a moment of
silence to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 and special meeting’s
held on November 5, 2008 and November 18, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. S.O. – SALE OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY 5
BONDS ($14,164,000)
2. RES – GRANT AUTHORIZATION – PARKS DEPT 6
(REC TRAILS PROGRAM) FOR ($240,000)
COY MATCHING GRANT (40,000)
3. RES – SETTLEMENT – ROSARIO ($1,500.00) 7
4. RES – SETTLEMENT – SPAUN ($1,509.00) 8
5. RES – SETTLEMENT – TORRES ($2,159.15) 9
6. RES – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS 10
7. RES - HUMAN RIGHTS – CONNIE FOWLER 11
8. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS CHAIR – CONNIE FOWLER 15
9. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – GENE PELFREY 12
10. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – BRUNILDA FERNANDEZ 13
11. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – DAVID CHU 14
12. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – MICHAEL SABATINO 16
13. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – JUDY RAGIN-FRASER 17
14. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS - CHARLES HOLODAK 18
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE VILLAGE OF BRONXVILLE PLANNING BOARD; A NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 200 PONDFIELD ROAD, BRONXVILLE
N.Y. ON DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 7:30PM REGARDING; AN APPLICATION
FOR DEVELOPMENT FILED BY THE MIDLAND GARDENS OWNERS, INC.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK, ADOPTED
NOVEMBER 25, 2008 DETERMINING THE $14,164,000 QUALIFIED
ZONE ACADEMY BONDS – 2008-C TERMS, FORM AND DETAILS OF
ISSUANCE OF THE CITY, DIRECTING THEIR PRIVATE SALE, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS
AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Conservation of the City of Yonkers has requested
authorization to apply for a $240,000 grant from the 2008 “Safetea -Lu
Grant” Recreational Trails Program, of which $40,000 must be matched by
the City of Yonkers, which would be included in next years CIP budget,
the remainder of the grant being funded by the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the intent of the grant is to
reopen and restore the Estate Carriage Trail at Untermeyer Park; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation of the City of Yonkers is hereby authorized to execute such
application for such grant;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Conservation of the City of Yonkers is hereby
authorized to execute the application in order to obtain the funds available
under the grant; and be it further;
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00) of
the action entitled, "JENNIFER ROSARIO, residing at 73 Lockwood
Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, plaintiff, against THE CITY OF
YONKERS, Defendant", for property damage arising out of an incident in
which it is alleged that a Fire Department vehicle, struck plaintiff’s vehicle
which was parked and unoccupied on Lockwood Avenue near Gordon
Street in the City of Yonkers on the 8th day of June, 2008, be and the
same hereby is approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is
directed to draw his warrant in the amount of ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED and 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00) in favor of said plaintiff.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
8
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE and 15/100 DOLLARS
($1,509.15) of the action entitled, "STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O JOYCE SPAUN, residing at 40
Amackassin Terrace, Yonkers, New York 10703, plaintiff, against THE
CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant", for property damage arising out of an
incident in which it is alleged that a Department of Public Works sanitation
truck owned by the City of Yonkers and operated by Michael Comiskey
struck plaintiff’s vehicle on Voss Avenue in the City of Yonkers on the 15th
day of November, 2005, be and the same hereby is approved and the
Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw his warrant in the
amount of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE and 15/100
DOLLARS ($1,509.15) in favor of said plaintiff and their attorneys, Serpe,
Andree & Kaufman, Esqs.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of The City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 94/100
($2,159.94), of the action entitled STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY as subrogee of ERIC A. TORRES (residing at
33 Fairfield Place, Yonkers, NY 10705) Plaintiff, against the City of
Yonkers, Defendant, for property damage arising out of an incident
wherein it is alleged that on February 29, 2008, a vehicle owned by the
City of Yonkers and operated by Solange Reyes, a City of Yonkers
employee assigned to the Office of the Aging, struck its subrogor's vehicle
at Hawthorne Street near its intersection with Downing Street in the City of
Yonkers, be and the same hereby is approved and the Comptroller of the
City of Yonkers is directed to draw his warrant in the amount of TWO
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 94/100 ($2,159.94) in
favor of said plaintiff and Stuart D. Markowitz, P.C., as attorney.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
6. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applicant(s) are hereby
appointed and/or reappointed to the office of Commissioner of Deeds for a
period of two years to expire on December 31, 2010.
Maria George
12 Horatio Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Mary Ann Bottone
63 Smart Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704
City of Yonkers RENEWAL
Joan O’Gorman
43 Pine Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
Yonkers Board of Ed RENEWAL
Mercedes Guina
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
7. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Constance
Walker-Fowler of 560 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, to
the Human Rights Commission of the City of Yonkers whose term expired
May 26, 2008 is hereby extended for three years to expire on May 26,
2011.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this resolution to the Human Rights Office.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
12
RESOLUTION
8. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of Yonkers
nominates Connie Fowler (560 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York
10701) as Chair of the Yonkers Human Rights Commission, replacing
Barbara Shealy, as of January 1, 2008.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
13
RESOLUTION
9. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the appointment of Gene Pelfrey
of 231 Parkview Avenue, Bronxville (Yonkers), New York 10708, to the
Human Rights Commission of the City of Yonkers is hereby extended by
the Yonkers City Council. This appointment will take effect immediately
and is scheduled to expire on May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
14
RESOLUTION
10. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of Yonkers
hereby reappoints BRUNILDA FERNANDEZ (1085 Warburton Avenue,
Yonkers, New York 10701), whose term expired May 26, 2008, to the
Human Rights Commission of Yonkers for a term of three years until May
26, 2011.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this legislation to the Human Rights Office.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
15
RESOLUTION
11. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of David Chu 1
Pier Pointe Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights Commission
of the City of Yonkers replacing Rev. Roy Cole whose term expired May
26, 2008 is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City Council. This
appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to expire on
May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
16
RESOLUTION
12. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Michael
Sabatino, 10 Belmont Pl Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing John Albert Rivera whose
term expired May 26, 2008, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to
expire on May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
17
RESOLUTION
13. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Judy Ragin-
Fraser, 47 Point Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing Barbara Shealy whose term
is set to expire March 14, 2009, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately, is scheduled to
complete said term and extend until November 25, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
18
RESOLUTION
14. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Charles
Holodak, 47 Point Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing Lucille Ruth whose term is
set to expire May 26, 2010, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to
complete the remainder of said term.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
19
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Committee of the Whole 7:30 P.M.
Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT:
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a moment of
silence to invoke God’s guidance and Blessing upon our deliberations.
Minutes of the stated meeting held on November 12, 2008 and special meeting’s
held on November 5, 2008 and November 18, 2008 approved on motion of
Majority Leader Sandy Annabi.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
2
INDEX
ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1. S.O. – SALE OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY 5
BONDS ($14,164,000)
2. RES – GRANT AUTHORIZATION – PARKS DEPT 6
(REC TRAILS PROGRAM) FOR ($240,000)
COY MATCHING GRANT (40,000)
3. RES – SETTLEMENT – ROSARIO ($1,500.00) 7
4. RES – SETTLEMENT – SPAUN ($1,509.00) 8
5. RES – SETTLEMENT – TORRES ($2,159.15) 9
6. RES – COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS 10
7. RES - HUMAN RIGHTS – CONNIE FOWLER 11
8. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS CHAIR – CONNIE FOWLER 15
9. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – GENE PELFREY 12
10. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – BRUNILDA FERNANDEZ 13
11. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – DAVID CHU 14
12. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – MICHAEL SABATINO 16
13. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS – JUDY RAGIN-FRASER 17
14. RES – HUMAN RIGHTS - CHARLES HOLODAK 18
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
3
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE VILLAGE OF BRONXVILLE PLANNING BOARD; A NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 200 PONDFIELD ROAD, BRONXVILLE
N.Y. ON DECEMBER 10, 2008 AT 7:30PM REGARDING; AN APPLICATION
FOR DEVELOPMENT FILED BY THE MIDLAND GARDENS OWNERS, INC.
COPIES ON DESKS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
4
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
5
SPECIAL ORDINANCE
1. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK, ADOPTED
NOVEMBER 25, 2008 DETERMINING THE $14,164,000 QUALIFIED
ZONE ACADEMY BONDS – 2008-C TERMS, FORM AND DETAILS OF
ISSUANCE OF THE CITY, DIRECTING THEIR PRIVATE SALE, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS
AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
6
RESOLUTION
2. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Conservation of the City of Yonkers has requested
authorization to apply for a $240,000 grant from the 2008 “Safetea -Lu
Grant” Recreational Trails Program, of which $40,000 must be matched by
the City of Yonkers, which would be included in next years CIP budget,
the remainder of the grant being funded by the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the intent of the grant is to
reopen and restore the Estate Carriage Trail at Untermeyer Park; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and
Conservation of the City of Yonkers is hereby authorized to execute such
application for such grant;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Conservation of the City of Yonkers is hereby
authorized to execute the application in order to obtain the funds available
under the grant; and be it further;
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
7
RESOLUTION
3. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00) of
the action entitled, "JENNIFER ROSARIO, residing at 73 Lockwood
Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, plaintiff, against THE CITY OF
YONKERS, Defendant", for property damage arising out of an incident in
which it is alleged that a Fire Department vehicle, struck plaintiff’s vehicle
which was parked and unoccupied on Lockwood Avenue near Gordon
Street in the City of Yonkers on the 8th day of June, 2008, be and the
same hereby is approved and the Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is
directed to draw his warrant in the amount of ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED and 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00) in favor of said plaintiff.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
8
RESOLUTION
4. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE and 15/100 DOLLARS
($1,509.15) of the action entitled, "STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O JOYCE SPAUN, residing at 40
Amackassin Terrace, Yonkers, New York 10703, plaintiff, against THE
CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant", for property damage arising out of an
incident in which it is alleged that a Department of Public Works sanitation
truck owned by the City of Yonkers and operated by Michael Comiskey
struck plaintiff’s vehicle on Voss Avenue in the City of Yonkers on the 15th
day of November, 2005, be and the same hereby is approved and the
Comptroller of the City of Yonkers is directed to draw his warrant in the
amount of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINE and 15/100
DOLLARS ($1,509.15) in favor of said plaintiff and their attorneys, Serpe,
Andree & Kaufman, Esqs.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
9
RESOLUTION
5. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of The City of Yonkers, in meeting
assembled:
That the settlement by the Corporation Counsel in the amount of
TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 94/100
($2,159.94), of the action entitled STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY as subrogee of ERIC A. TORRES (residing at
33 Fairfield Place, Yonkers, NY 10705) Plaintiff, against the City of
Yonkers, Defendant, for property damage arising out of an incident
wherein it is alleged that on February 29, 2008, a vehicle owned by the
City of Yonkers and operated by Solange Reyes, a City of Yonkers
employee assigned to the Office of the Aging, struck its subrogor's vehicle
at Hawthorne Street near its intersection with Downing Street in the City of
Yonkers, be and the same hereby is approved and the Comptroller of the
City of Yonkers is directed to draw his warrant in the amount of TWO
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 94/100 ($2,159.94) in
favor of said plaintiff and Stuart D. Markowitz, P.C., as attorney.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
10
RESOLUTION
6. BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK, MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI,
MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN, COUNCILMEMBERS McDOW,
GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following applicant(s) are hereby
appointed and/or reappointed to the office of Commissioner of Deeds for a
period of two years to expire on December 31, 2010.
Maria George
12 Horatio Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
City Of Yonkers RENEWAL
Mary Ann Bottone
63 Smart Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10704
City of Yonkers RENEWAL
Joan O’Gorman
43 Pine Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
Yonkers Board of Ed RENEWAL
Mercedes Guina
538 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Law Firm RENEWAL
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
11
RESOLUTION
7. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Constance
Walker-Fowler of 560 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, to
the Human Rights Commission of the City of Yonkers whose term expired
May 26, 2008 is hereby extended for three years to expire on May 26,
2011.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this resolution to the Human Rights Office.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
12
RESOLUTION
8. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of Yonkers
nominates Connie Fowler (560 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York
10701) as Chair of the Yonkers Human Rights Commission, replacing
Barbara Shealy, as of January 1, 2008.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
13
RESOLUTION
9. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the appointment of Gene Pelfrey
of 231 Parkview Avenue, Bronxville (Yonkers), New York 10708, to the
Human Rights Commission of the City of Yonkers is hereby extended by
the Yonkers City Council. This appointment will take effect immediately
and is scheduled to expire on May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
14
RESOLUTION
10. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of Yonkers
hereby reappoints BRUNILDA FERNANDEZ (1085 Warburton Avenue,
Yonkers, New York 10701), whose term expired May 26, 2008, to the
Human Rights Commission of Yonkers for a term of three years until May
26, 2011.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to forward a
copy of this legislation to the Human Rights Office.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
15
RESOLUTION
11. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of David Chu 1
Pier Pointe Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights Commission
of the City of Yonkers replacing Rev. Roy Cole whose term expired May
26, 2008 is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City Council. This
appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to expire on
May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
16
RESOLUTION
12. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Michael
Sabatino, 10 Belmont Pl Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing John Albert Rivera whose
term expired May 26, 2008, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to
expire on May 26, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
17
RESOLUTION
13. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Judy Ragin-
Fraser, 47 Point Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing Barbara Shealy whose term
is set to expire March 14, 2009, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately, is scheduled to
complete said term and extend until November 25, 2011.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
18
RESOLUTION
14. BY COUNCILMEMBER McDOW, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LESNICK
MAJORITY LEADER ANNABI, MINORITY LEADER McLAUGHLIN,
COUNCILMEMBERS, GRONOWSKI, MURTAGH AND BARBATO
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the appointment of Charles
Holodak, 47 Point Street, Yonkers, NY 10701, to the Human Rights
Commission of the City of Yonkers replacing Lucille Ruth whose term is
set to expire May 26, 2010, is hereby confirmed by the Yonkers City
Council. This appointment will take effect immediately and is scheduled to
complete the remainder of said term.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
STATED MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
19
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legislation & Codes Committee Meeting 6:30pm November 25th
Legislation & Codes Committee Meeting
11/25/2008 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised that a meeting of the Legislation & Codes Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
Administration - General Ordinance - amending Chapter 109 of the Code also known as Vehicles and Traffic regarding creation of new zones where parking meters will be in force until 10:00 pm.
McDow – General Ordinance - amending Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, entitled “Noise Management Plan Ordinance” is hereby added, in its entirety, by the following this ordinance, to read as follows: Article II – General Provisions Section 66-2 – Legislative Findings and Determination.
Lesnick – Local Law amending Chapter 66 entitled “Noise” by adding a new subsection K of 66-6.
11/25/2008 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised that a meeting of the Legislation & Codes Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
Administration - General Ordinance - amending Chapter 109 of the Code also known as Vehicles and Traffic regarding creation of new zones where parking meters will be in force until 10:00 pm.
McDow – General Ordinance - amending Chapter 66 of the Code of the City of Yonkers, entitled “Noise Management Plan Ordinance” is hereby added, in its entirety, by the following this ordinance, to read as follows: Article II – General Provisions Section 66-2 – Legislative Findings and Determination.
Lesnick – Local Law amending Chapter 66 entitled “Noise” by adding a new subsection K of 66-6.
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday November 25th 6:00pm
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
11/25/2008 6:00 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Resolution – authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal aid and state Marchiselli Program aid eligible Costs of a transportation federal aid project and approaching funds therefore.
2. Update on Warburton Avenue Rezoning.
3. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.
11/25/2008 6:00 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Resolution – authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal aid and state Marchiselli Program aid eligible Costs of a transportation federal aid project and approaching funds therefore.
2. Update on Warburton Avenue Rezoning.
3. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Yonkers Community Development Agency Board Meeting Thursday at 4:30pm
Yonkers Community Development Agency Board Meeting
11/20/2008 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mayors Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway, 2nd Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
YCDA BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2008
Mayors Reception Room
4:00M
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 October 30th Minutes
Old Business
Alexander Street
1. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS FOR THE ALEXANDER STREET URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND MASTER PLAN
11/20/2008 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mayors Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway, 2nd Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
YCDA BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2008
Mayors Reception Room
4:00M
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 October 30th Minutes
Old Business
Alexander Street
1. RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS FOR THE ALEXANDER STREET URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND MASTER PLAN
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
IDA Public Hearing Tuesday November 18 at 5:30pm
Public Hearing
Mulford I LP
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
5:30 pm
City Hall - Mayor's Reception Room
Editors Note: No information on the Public Hearing available at time of posting.
Mulford I LP
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
5:30 pm
City Hall - Mayor's Reception Room
Editors Note: No information on the Public Hearing available at time of posting.
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 8:30pm
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY LEADER SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
I, THE UNDERSIGNED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO RULE 1 (2) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RULES, DO HEREBY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:30 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. GENERAL ORDINANCE – AMENDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS
2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
2 MAJORITY LEADER SANDY ANNABI
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT
1 PATRICIA D. McDOW
3 JOAN GRONOWSKI
5 JOHN M. MURTAGH
6 DEE BARBATO
I, THE UNDERSIGNED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO RULE 1 (2) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RULES, DO HEREBY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:30 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. GENERAL ORDINANCE – AMENDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF YONKERS
2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Budget Committee Meeting 7:45pm Tuesday 18th 2008
Budget Committee Meeting
11/18/2008 7:45 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:45 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. 1st Quarter ( July-September) Financial Report & Deficit-Reducing Measures for Fiscal Year 2009
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend so they can address issues relating to their departments.
We also request that this meeting be televised.
11/18/2008 7:45 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:45 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. 1st Quarter ( July-September) Financial Report & Deficit-Reducing Measures for Fiscal Year 2009
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend so they can address issues relating to their departments.
We also request that this meeting be televised.
Environmental Policy Protection Committee Meeting 7:00PM November 18th
Environmental Policy Protection Committee Meeting
11/18/2008 7:00 PM
Chambers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York
Please be advised that an Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
It has been requested that this meeting be televised.
11/18/2008 7:00 PM
Chambers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York
Please be advised that an Environmental Policy & Protection Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. LEEDS Legislation
2. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee.
It has been requested that this meeting be televised.
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday 18th November 2008
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
11/18/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
Editors Note: Agenda Nota Available at time of posting.
11/18/2008 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
Editors Note: Agenda Nota Available at time of posting.
Zoning Board of Appeals 6:00 PM Tueday November 18th 2008
Zoning Board of Appeals
11/18/2008 6:00 PM Location: 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 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
# 4945-A – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP on behalf of Brooks Shopping Center, LLC (owner), on premises known as Cross County Shopping Center, Block: 5170 Lots: 15, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65 70, 75, 77, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200, Zone: “BR”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5125 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of John Khader (owner), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Ashburton Avenue, Block: 2013 Lot: 20, Zone: “CM”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5127 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ziad Nassradin (owner), on premises known as 316 Mc Lean Avenue, Block: 50 Lot: 47, Zone: “BR”.
# 5128 –Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use –Kevin E. Molnar on behalf of Harriet Avolio (owner), on premises known as 30 South DeVoe Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 49, Zone: “T”.
# 5129 – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP -, on behalf of JOMO Realty of Yonkers (owner) & Mark East, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 368 South Broadway, Block: 202 Lot: 65, Zone: “BA”.
# 5131 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pamela Management Corp. (owner), and Deirdre O’ Mara (lessee), on premises known as 68 South DeVoe Avenue aka 641 McLean Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 68, Zone: “B”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner),for the construction of a “live-work Building” together with approximately 8,793 square feet of neighborhood retail space and related parking and infrastructure. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.61). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 121.03’+/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 188 spaces; proposed 151 spaces). Insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 43-5 (required 2; proposed 1). Loading space conflicts with 23 parking spaces on lowest garage level – requires Traffic Engineer’s recommendation per Section 43-134A(13) for waiver or Variance. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 93.8 %+/-), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Courtsey Gas & Car Wash, Inc. (owner), to legalize the existing convenience store. Having insufficient parking for a convenience store in a service station, as per Section 43-1128, Table 4 (required 3; proposed 0), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), to legalize a two-story addition with wooden stairs to a 3-family dwelling. Having insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 12; proposed 0.9+/-), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), for the legalization of a front yard portico. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33J(2), (required 17.55ft; proposed 12/33ft.), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), to use a small portion of the westerly section of the existing building to be used as a mini-pizzeria. Whereas, a change from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval as per Section 43-21F. ZBA condition #2 from case # 4931 requires that the use only be a Laundromat – approval from Zoning Board of Appeals required for a change, on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), interior alterations for retail space on the first floor & auto sales on the 2nd & 3rd floors. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.5; proposed 2.5). Garage to be included, Section 43-26A. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 48; proposed unknown). Insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25/50; proposed 0/0). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25; proposed 0). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25; proposed 0). Exceeding maximum permitted building coverage (required 40% maximum; proposed 100+/-), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3. Insufficient parking (required 77 spaces; proposed 29 spaces), as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4. Insufficient loading spaces (required 2; proposed 0) as per Section 43-128, Table 43-5. And insufficient driveway width (required 20’; proposed 12’) (Ref. Yonkers Zoning Ordinance 43-121.D.4, Illustration 28), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), to construct a 1-story addition to the existing church. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-35C.2 (required 24’; proposed 8.8’). Insufficient side-front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-35C.2 (required 50’; proposed 8.18). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1 & 43-35C.2 (required 50’; proposed 17.5+/-). And insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4, (required 57 spaces; proposed 0 spaces on site (rental parking across street at P.S. 14), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), constructed a 3rd story storage room to an existing two-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-37, Table 43-3 (required 35; proposed 38.5+/-), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI, CHAIRMAN, ZBA
11/18/2008 6:00 PM Location: 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 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
# 4945-A – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP on behalf of Brooks Shopping Center, LLC (owner), on premises known as Cross County Shopping Center, Block: 5170 Lots: 15, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65 70, 75, 77, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200, Zone: “BR”.
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5125 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of John Khader (owner), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Ashburton Avenue, Block: 2013 Lot: 20, Zone: “CM”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5127 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ziad Nassradin (owner), on premises known as 316 Mc Lean Avenue, Block: 50 Lot: 47, Zone: “BR”.
# 5128 –Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use –Kevin E. Molnar on behalf of Harriet Avolio (owner), on premises known as 30 South DeVoe Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 49, Zone: “T”.
# 5129 – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP -, on behalf of JOMO Realty of Yonkers (owner) & Mark East, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 368 South Broadway, Block: 202 Lot: 65, Zone: “BA”.
# 5131 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pamela Management Corp. (owner), and Deirdre O’ Mara (lessee), on premises known as 68 South DeVoe Avenue aka 641 McLean Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 68, Zone: “B”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner),for the construction of a “live-work Building” together with approximately 8,793 square feet of neighborhood retail space and related parking and infrastructure. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.61). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 121.03’+/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 188 spaces; proposed 151 spaces). Insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 43-5 (required 2; proposed 1). Loading space conflicts with 23 parking spaces on lowest garage level – requires Traffic Engineer’s recommendation per Section 43-134A(13) for waiver or Variance. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 93.8 %+/-), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Courtsey Gas & Car Wash, Inc. (owner), to legalize the existing convenience store. Having insufficient parking for a convenience store in a service station, as per Section 43-1128, Table 4 (required 3; proposed 0), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5132 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pedro Ramos (owner), to legalize a two-story addition with wooden stairs to a 3-family dwelling. Having insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 12; proposed 0.9+/-), on premises known as 61 Palmer Road, Block: 2354 Lot: 45, Zone: “M”.
# 5133 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kalamuddin Khan (owner), for the legalization of a front yard portico. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33J(2), (required 17.55ft; proposed 12/33ft.), on premises known as 438 Marlborough Road, Block: 2314 Lot: 63, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5134 – Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of Alfred & Robert Leonelli (owners), to use a small portion of the westerly section of the existing building to be used as a mini-pizzeria. Whereas, a change from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval as per Section 43-21F. ZBA condition #2 from case # 4931 requires that the use only be a Laundromat – approval from Zoning Board of Appeals required for a change, on premises known as 34 Morningside Avenue, Block: 2166 Lot: 21, Zone: “M”.
# 5135 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of 614 South Broadway LLC (owner), interior alterations for retail space on the first floor & auto sales on the 2nd & 3rd floors. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.5; proposed 2.5). Garage to be included, Section 43-26A. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 48; proposed unknown). Insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25/50; proposed 0/0). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25; proposed 0). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25; proposed 0). Exceeding maximum permitted building coverage (required 40% maximum; proposed 100+/-), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3. Insufficient parking (required 77 spaces; proposed 29 spaces), as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4. Insufficient loading spaces (required 2; proposed 0) as per Section 43-128, Table 43-5. And insufficient driveway width (required 20’; proposed 12’) (Ref. Yonkers Zoning Ordinance 43-121.D.4, Illustration 28), on premises known as 614 South Broadway, Block: 30 Lot: 52, Zone: “BR”.
# 5136 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of St. Andrews Marthoma Church (owner), to construct a 1-story addition to the existing church. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-35C.2 (required 24’; proposed 8.8’). Insufficient side-front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-35C.2 (required 50’; proposed 8.18). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1 & 43-35C.2 (required 50’; proposed 17.5+/-). And insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4, (required 57 spaces; proposed 0 spaces on site (rental parking across street at P.S. 14), on premises known as 56 Crescent Place, Block: 6384 Lot: 45 Zone: “MG”.
# 5137 – Area Variance – James W. Badie, on behalf of Andree Jean (owner), constructed a 3rd story storage room to an existing two-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-37, Table 43-3 (required 35; proposed 38.5+/-), on premises known as 10 Delavan Terrace, Block: 2157 Lot: 53, Zone: “MG”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI, CHAIRMAN, ZBA
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ethics Board Meeting 7:00pm Thursday 13th 2008
Board of Ethics Meeting
11/13/2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Law Library - 3rd Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Editors Note: No Agenda Available at time of Posting
11/13/2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Law Library - 3rd Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Editors Note: No Agenda Available at time of Posting
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Planning Board of the City of Yonkers Meeting at 5:30pm November 12th 2008
87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
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, NOVEMBER 12,
2008 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURT 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 OCTOBER 15, 2008.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
REVIEW TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION/ EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD DECISION REGARDING
SEQRA ADMINISTRATION
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
SANDRA ROGOLINO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2073 LOT: 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 271 AKA 275 ASHBUTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING AND REPAIR FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2405 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 56 WORTH STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 195 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 HERRMANN PLACE [NEW HOPE REFORMED CHURCH] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED GAS STATION
REVIEW PYLON SIGN AT BLOCK: 6251 LOTS: 13-18 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 143 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DOUGLAS MANDART, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW/ STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AT BLOCK: 5228 LOT:
PUBLIC HEARING 8 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 719 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
EBRAHIM ALOMARY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 9. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDMENT CITY OF YONKERS ZONING MAP AT BLOCK: 2146 LOT: 46 PROPERTY KNOWN AS 382 WARBURTON AVENUE
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 10. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
BRIEFING 11. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
NEW BUSINESS
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED PARKING LOT
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 464 LOT: 23 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 OAK STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED LANDSCAPED
REVIEW AREA AT BLOCK: 505 LOT: 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 30 HAWTHORNE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BRYON YODER, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
HILLVIEW
RESERVOIR DEIS 14. BRIEFING ON HILLVIEW RESERVOIR DEIS
OTHER
BUSINESS 15. COMMUNICATIONS
16. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
733 WARBURTON AVENUE POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
43 POST STREET PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
25 THURTON PL PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
2 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
759 PALMER ROAD PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
50 LUDLOW STREET PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
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, NOVEMBER 12,
2008 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURT 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 OCTOBER 15, 2008.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
REVIEW TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION/ EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD DECISION REGARDING
SEQRA ADMINISTRATION
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
SANDRA ROGOLINO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2073 LOT: 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 271 AKA 275 ASHBUTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 5. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING AND REPAIR FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2405 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 56 WORTH STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 195 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 HERRMANN PLACE [NEW HOPE REFORMED CHURCH] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED GAS STATION
REVIEW PYLON SIGN AT BLOCK: 6251 LOTS: 13-18 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 143 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DOUGLAS MANDART, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 8. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW/ STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AT BLOCK: 5228 LOT:
PUBLIC HEARING 8 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 719 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
EBRAHIM ALOMARY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 9. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDMENT CITY OF YONKERS ZONING MAP AT BLOCK: 2146 LOT: 46 PROPERTY KNOWN AS 382 WARBURTON AVENUE
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 10. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
BRIEFING 11. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
NEW BUSINESS
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED PARKING LOT
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 464 LOT: 23 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 OAK STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED LANDSCAPED
REVIEW AREA AT BLOCK: 505 LOT: 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 30 HAWTHORNE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BRYON YODER, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
HILLVIEW
RESERVOIR DEIS 14. BRIEFING ON HILLVIEW RESERVOIR DEIS
OTHER
BUSINESS 15. COMMUNICATIONS
16. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
733 WARBURTON AVENUE POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
43 POST STREET PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
25 THURTON PL PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
2 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
759 PALMER ROAD PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
50 LUDLOW STREET PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
Real Estate Committee Meeting Wednesday November 12th at 6:30pm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Designation of Lead Agency/ Coordinated Review for the proposed convenience store at 360 Nepperhan Avenue
2. Local Law – amending the Affordable Housing Ordinance for the City of Yonkers.
3. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Designation of Lead Agency/ Coordinated Review for the proposed convenience store at 360 Nepperhan Avenue
2. Local Law – amending the Affordable Housing Ordinance for the City of Yonkers.
3. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Governance Committee Meeting 8:30pm November 12th
Governance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Mayor's Reception Room
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Mayor's Reception Room
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Rationale For the Warburton Rezoning by Gary Weinberg
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2008/11/the-rationale-for-rezoning-the-northwest-warburton-corridor-by-gary-weinberg.html
To see some of the discussion at the City Council Meeting of October 28th goto YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2008/11/real-estate-committee-meeting-of.html
To see some of the discussion at the City Council Meeting of October 28th goto YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2008/11/real-estate-committee-meeting-of.html
Friday, November 7, 2008
87 Nepperhan Landmarking Rejected by Yonkers City Council
Editors Note:Read Michael Rebic's letter to the Journal News: FYI He authored the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance of the City of Yonkers
http://www.lohud.com/article/20081107/OPINION/811070322/1246/NEWS0224
http://www.lohud.com/article/20081107/OPINION/811070322/1246/NEWS0224
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
City Council Special Meeting Tonight at 7:30pm
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. RESOLUTION – APPROVING THE LANDMARKING OF 87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE STREUVER FIDELCO CAPPELLI (SFC) PROJECT.
3. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
1. RESOLUTION – APPROVING THE LANDMARKING OF 87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE STREUVER FIDELCO CAPPELLI (SFC) PROJECT.
3. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Real Estate Committee Meeting Tonight 6:00pm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Continuation of discussion on the SEQRA Findings, regarding the SFC Project.
Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Continuation of discussion on the SEQRA Findings, regarding the SFC Project.
Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Community Development Agency Board Meeting Thursday October 30th at 4:30pm
Yonkers Community Development Agency Board Meeting
10/30/2008 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Mayors Reception Room, City Hall - 2nd Floor
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
10/30/2008 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Mayors Reception Room, City Hall - 2nd Floor
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
SPECIAL MEETING YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TONIGHT AT 6:00PM
AGENDA: FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29,
2008 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
SPECIAL MEETING:
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED RENOVATIONS TO THE EXISTING SELF STORAGE CENTER AT BLOCK: 2183 LOT: 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 137 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ED CLIFTON, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD DECISION
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED CHANGE TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT BLOCK: 3415 LOTS: 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 94 AND BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 1-5, 9-13, 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 66, 70, 75 80, 100 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE SOUTH WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE PARK
BILL NULL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
PUBLIC HEARING
WORK SESSION:
ON GOING REVIEWS TO BE DISCUSSED
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Green Policy Task Force meeting Wednesday October 29th at 6:30pm
This Wednesday there will be a Green Policy Task Force meeting at 6:30 in room 403 of City Hall. The agenda is as follows:
1. Comments on edited LEED draft
2. Loretta’s turf letter to Commissioner Cambria
1. Comments on edited LEED draft
2. Loretta’s turf letter to Commissioner Cambria
Monday, October 27, 2008
Education Committee Meeting Tuesday at 5:30pm
lease be advised that an Education Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
1. Resolution - requesting the Yonkers Public Schools Administration provide an update on the School District’s finances, and any plans to mitigate government finance shortfalls.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the City Administration to please make arrangements to have meeting televised and to send the appropriate Personnel to the meeting.
Thank you.
ajority Leader Sandy Annabi, Education Chair
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
1. Resolution - requesting the Yonkers Public Schools Administration provide an update on the School District’s finances, and any plans to mitigate government finance shortfalls.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the City Administration to please make arrangements to have meeting televised and to send the appropriate Personnel to the meeting.
Thank you.
ajority Leader Sandy Annabi, Education Chair
Franchise Committee Meeting Tueday at 6:30
Please be advised that I have scheduled a Franchise Committee Meeting for Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Resolution – approving the rights -of -way agreements to Extenet Systems, Inc., to construct, operate and maintain a distributed antenna service along the public rights-of way within the City of Yonkers
2. Resolution – to issue a determination of non-significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) relating to the proposed rights-of-way agreement with Extenet Systems, Inc. along the public rights-of-way within the City of Yonkers
3. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee
**Please note that we are requesting that this meeting be televised**
I would ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend so they can address issues relating to their department(s).
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You, Liam J. McLaughlin Chair
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Resolution – approving the rights -of -way agreements to Extenet Systems, Inc., to construct, operate and maintain a distributed antenna service along the public rights-of way within the City of Yonkers
2. Resolution – to issue a determination of non-significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) relating to the proposed rights-of-way agreement with Extenet Systems, Inc. along the public rights-of-way within the City of Yonkers
3. Misc. –to consider any other item(s) that may properly come before the Committee
**Please note that we are requesting that this meeting be televised**
I would ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend so they can address issues relating to their department(s).
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You, Liam J. McLaughlin Chair
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 8:00pm
I, THE UNDERSIGNED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO RULE 1 (2) OF THE CITY COUNCIL RULES, DO HEREBY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS
TO EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SERVICE ALONG THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS.
2. RESOLUTION – TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) RELATING TO THE PROPOSED RIGHTS-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS WITH EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC., ALONG THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS.
3. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS
TO EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SERVICE ALONG THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS.
2. RESOLUTION – TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) RELATING TO THE PROPOSED RIGHTS-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS WITH EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC., ALONG THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS.
3. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday at 8:30pm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 8:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion of SEQRA Findings, regarding the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion of SEQRA Findings, regarding the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Another Executive Session of the City Council Tonight at 6:00pm
Please note the October 21st meeting of the Real Estate Committee was recessed while in Executive Session. The meeting will continue in Executive Session on Thursday, October 23 (at 6:00 PM in the Mayor’s Reception Room), when the Council and the Administration will discuss the potential terms of the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA).
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
IDA Regular Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday at 8:30am
IDA Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m.
City Hall
Mayor's Reception Room
http://www.yonkersida.com/PDFs/Agendas/Agenda_10_22_08.pdf
Includes the treasurers report for 2008, 2009 Budget, Inducements for Cottage International and a Sublease Amendment of Collins Phase II
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m.
City Hall
Mayor's Reception Room
http://www.yonkersida.com/PDFs/Agendas/Agenda_10_22_08.pdf
Includes the treasurers report for 2008, 2009 Budget, Inducements for Cottage International and a Sublease Amendment of Collins Phase II
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING at 7:00pm
MORE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FROM THE REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
10/21/2008 7:00 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
Please note that a portion of this meeting is expected to be held in Executive Session. If there are any items that need to be reported back to the public, it shall be done directly following the Executive Session.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Continuing discussion of issues related to the SFC project, including pending SEQRA findings and LDA negotiations.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
10/21/2008 7:00 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, New York 10701
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
Please note that a portion of this meeting is expected to be held in Executive Session. If there are any items that need to be reported back to the public, it shall be done directly following the Executive Session.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Continuing discussion of issues related to the SFC project, including pending SEQRA findings and LDA negotiations.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee
Zoning Board Meeting 6:00pm City Hall
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, OCTOBER 21, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
#4869-a – Use & Area Variance Renewal – Cuddy & Feder LLP, on behalf of XM Satellite Radio, Inc., on premises known as 1 Father Finian Sullivan Drive, Block: 2171 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 4945-A – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP on behalf of Brooks Shopping Center, LLC (owner), on premises known as Cross County Shopping Center, Block: 5170 Lots: 15, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65 70, 75, 77, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200, Zone: “BR”.
# 5079 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Abdo Chakkalo (owner), on premises known as 7 aka 9 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2018 Lot: 37, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5114 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Thomas Browne (owner), on premises known as 326 Roberts Avenue, Block: 3057 Lot: 5, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5118 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Edward Jodry (owner), on premises known as 87 aka 89 Joan Drive, Block: 5192 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5122 – Area Variance – Better Living Sunrooms of New York on behalf of John Donaghy (owner), on premises known as 9 Larrimore Road, Block: 3234 Lot: 22, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5123 - Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Williams (owner), on premises known as 296 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6291 Lot: 19, Zone: “T”.
# 5124 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Denna Mader (owner), on premises known as 230 Cook Avenue, Block: 5032 Lot: 127, Zone: “T”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner),for the construction of a “live-work Building” together with approximately 8,793 square feet of neighborhood retail space and related parking and infrastructure. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.61). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 121.03’+/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 188 spaces; proposed 151 spaces). Insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 43-5 (required 2; proposed 1). Loading space conflicts with 23 parking spaces on lowest garage level – requires Traffic Engineer’s recommendation per Section 43-134A(13) for waiver or Variance. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 93.8 %+/-), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5125 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of John Khader (owner), for the expansion of the existing limousine garage, by expanding service bay on 1st floor & offices on the 2nd floor. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.0; proposed 1.21). Insufficient side/total side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’/32’; proposed 0’/0’). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; proposed 7’-6” +/-). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; proposed 1’-6” +/-). Insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 10 spaces; proposed 8 spaces). Insufficient setback from any property line per Section 43-138(1) (required 10’; proposed 0’ & 1’-6” +/-). Installation of lift not permitted by Section 43-38I (3). Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50%; proposed 15% +/-), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Ashburton Avenue, Block: 2013 Lot: 20, Zone: “CM”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), to legalize the existing 3-family dwelling. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, Section 43-27, Table 43-1 (prior non-conforming use terminated per Section 43-21 -3-family in “BR” zone). Insufficient lot area, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10,000 sq.ft; proposed not shown). Insufficient lot width, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 50’+/-). Insufficient side yard & total side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’/50’; proposed not shown). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed not shown). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed not shown). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 6 spaces; proposed 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 40%; proposed not shown), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), for interior alterations to convert vacant retail space into an automobile driving school. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 4; proposed 2 (credit)), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5127 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ziad Nassradin (owner), to legalize concrete block wall around building. Whereas, improvement to a non-conforming use pursuant to Section 43-21 (G) of the Yonkers Zoning Ordinance. Exceeding maximum permitted wall height in the side-front yard, Section 43-43F & 43-41P (required 4’ maximum; proposed 6’), on premises known as 316 Mc Lean Avenue, Block: 50 Lot: 47, Zone: “BR”.
# 5128 –Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use –Kevin E. Molnar on behalf of Harriet Avolio (owner), to construct an above grade wood deck at the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & Section 43-33K (required 3’; proposed 0.4 7/8” +/-). Insufficient total side yards, as per Section 43-3 & Section 43-33K (required 8.25’; proposed 4’-10 ¼” +/-). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 16’-10 ¼” +/-). Improvement to a non-conforming use ( row house) requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval as per Section 43-21G, on premises known as 30 South DeVoe Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 49, Zone: “T”.
# 5129 – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP -, on behalf of JOMO Realty of Yonkers (owner) & Mark East, Inc. (lessee), to permit the construction of a new retail pharmacy. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’). Insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 4 (required 47; proposed 38). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56 (G-4) (required 10’; proposed 3’). Parking within 10’ of a building is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Proposed is 5’ (loading space). Parking within 5’ of a property line is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Proposed loading spaces are 0’ from property line, on premises known as 368 South Broadway, Block: 202 Lot: 65, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Courtsey Gas & Car Wash, Inc. (owner), to legalize the existing convenience store. Having insufficient parking for a convenience store in a service station, as per Section 43-1128, Table 4 (required 3; proposed 0), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5131 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pamela Management Corp. (owner), and Deirdre O’ Mara (lessee), interior alterations to construct a dance studio and storage area. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 and Table 43-4 (required 8 additional parking spaces; proposed 0 spaces), on premises known as 68 South DeVoe Avenue aka 641 McLean Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 68, Zone: “B”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, 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:
#4869-a – Use & Area Variance Renewal – Cuddy & Feder LLP, on behalf of XM Satellite Radio, Inc., on premises known as 1 Father Finian Sullivan Drive, Block: 2171 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 4945-A – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP on behalf of Brooks Shopping Center, LLC (owner), on premises known as Cross County Shopping Center, Block: 5170 Lots: 15, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65 70, 75, 77, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200, Zone: “BR”.
# 5079 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Abdo Chakkalo (owner), on premises known as 7 aka 9 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2018 Lot: 37, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5114 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Thomas Browne (owner), on premises known as 326 Roberts Avenue, Block: 3057 Lot: 5, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5118 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Edward Jodry (owner), on premises known as 87 aka 89 Joan Drive, Block: 5192 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5122 – Area Variance – Better Living Sunrooms of New York on behalf of John Donaghy (owner), on premises known as 9 Larrimore Road, Block: 3234 Lot: 22, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5123 - Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Williams (owner), on premises known as 296 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6291 Lot: 19, Zone: “T”.
# 5124 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Denna Mader (owner), on premises known as 230 Cook Avenue, Block: 5032 Lot: 127, Zone: “T”.
CONTINUED HEARING:
# 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”.
# 5073 – Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings – Kieran P. Holohan Esq. on behalf of Dr. Ronald J. Volino (applicant), Appeal from an Interpretation by the Commissioner of Buildings, on premises know as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5053 – Area Variance –DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP (co-counsel), on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner),for the construction of a “live-work Building” together with approximately 8,793 square feet of neighborhood retail space and related parking and infrastructure. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.61). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 121.03’+/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 188 spaces; proposed 151 spaces). Insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 43-5 (required 2; proposed 1). Loading space conflicts with 23 parking spaces on lowest garage level – requires Traffic Engineer’s recommendation per Section 43-134A(13) for waiver or Variance. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 93.8 %+/-), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5125 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of John Khader (owner), for the expansion of the existing limousine garage, by expanding service bay on 1st floor & offices on the 2nd floor. Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 1.0; proposed 1.21). Insufficient side/total side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’/32’; proposed 0’/0’). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; proposed 7’-6” +/-). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; proposed 1’-6” +/-). Insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 10 spaces; proposed 8 spaces). Insufficient setback from any property line per Section 43-138(1) (required 10’; proposed 0’ & 1’-6” +/-). Installation of lift not permitted by Section 43-38I (3). Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50%; proposed 15% +/-), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Ashburton Avenue, Block: 2013 Lot: 20, Zone: “CM”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5108 – Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Jacob Samra (owner), to legalize the existing 3-family dwelling. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, Section 43-27, Table 43-1 (prior non-conforming use terminated per Section 43-21 -3-family in “BR” zone). Insufficient lot area, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10,000 sq.ft; proposed not shown). Insufficient lot width, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 50’+/-). Insufficient side yard & total side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’/50’; proposed not shown). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed not shown). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed not shown). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 6 spaces; proposed 0 spaces). Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 40%; proposed not shown), on premises known as 355 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2117 Lot: 14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5126 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Alma R. Garcia (owner), for interior alterations to convert vacant retail space into an automobile driving school. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 4; proposed 2 (credit)), on premises know as 268 New Main Street, Block: 193 Lot: 20, Zone: “BA”.
# 5127 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ziad Nassradin (owner), to legalize concrete block wall around building. Whereas, improvement to a non-conforming use pursuant to Section 43-21 (G) of the Yonkers Zoning Ordinance. Exceeding maximum permitted wall height in the side-front yard, Section 43-43F & 43-41P (required 4’ maximum; proposed 6’), on premises known as 316 Mc Lean Avenue, Block: 50 Lot: 47, Zone: “BR”.
# 5128 –Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use –Kevin E. Molnar on behalf of Harriet Avolio (owner), to construct an above grade wood deck at the rear of an existing one-family dwelling. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & Section 43-33K (required 3’; proposed 0.4 7/8” +/-). Insufficient total side yards, as per Section 43-3 & Section 43-33K (required 8.25’; proposed 4’-10 ¼” +/-). Insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 16’-10 ¼” +/-). Improvement to a non-conforming use ( row house) requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval as per Section 43-21G, on premises known as 30 South DeVoe Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 49, Zone: “T”.
# 5129 – Area Variance - DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP -, on behalf of JOMO Realty of Yonkers (owner) & Mark East, Inc. (lessee), to permit the construction of a new retail pharmacy. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’). Insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 4 (required 47; proposed 38). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56 (G-4) (required 10’; proposed 3’). Parking within 10’ of a building is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Proposed is 5’ (loading space). Parking within 5’ of a property line is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Proposed loading spaces are 0’ from property line, on premises known as 368 South Broadway, Block: 202 Lot: 65, Zone: “BA”.
# 5130 – Area Variance – DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, on behalf of Courtsey Gas & Car Wash, Inc. (owner), to legalize the existing convenience store. Having insufficient parking for a convenience store in a service station, as per Section 43-1128, Table 4 (required 3; proposed 0), on premises known as 360 Nepperhan Avenue, Block: 2067 Lot: 69, Zone: “I”.
# 5131 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Pamela Management Corp. (owner), and Deirdre O’ Mara (lessee), interior alterations to construct a dance studio and storage area. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 and Table 43-4 (required 8 additional parking spaces; proposed 0 spaces), on premises known as 68 South DeVoe Avenue aka 641 McLean Avenue, Block: 6004 Lot: 68, Zone: “B”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
Monday, October 20, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
IDA Public Hearings 5:30pm
Public Hearings
- 326 Riverdale Avenue
- Cross County
- Sarah Lawrence College (Cancelled)
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Real Estate Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
1. Resolution – approving the recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Board and designating the former Health Center Building, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, as a landmark, pursuant to Section 45-5 of the Code of the City of Yonkers.
1. Presentation on 87 Nepperhan Avenue by the applicant of the landmarking application, originally filed with the Landmarks Board.
2. Presentation on the costs and benefits of alternative development proposals for 87 Nepperhan Avenue by SFC.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
1. Presentation on 87 Nepperhan Avenue by the applicant of the landmarking application, originally filed with the Landmarks Board.
2. Presentation on the costs and benefits of alternative development proposals for 87 Nepperhan Avenue by SFC.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Real Estate Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:00pm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, Room 406, City Hall, 4th Floor.
Please note that this meeting is expected to be held in Executive Session. If there are any items that need to be reported back to the public, it shall be done directly following the Executive Session.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion of issues related to the SFC project, including pending SEQRA findings and LDA negotiations.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Please note that this meeting is expected to be held in Executive Session. If there are any items that need to be reported back to the public, it shall be done directly following the Executive Session.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion of issues related to the SFC project, including pending SEQRA findings and LDA negotiations.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Planning Board Meeting Wednesday 15th 5:30pm
87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
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, OCTOBER 15,
2008 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
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 AUGUST 13, 2008.
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008.
OLD BUSINESS:
DRAFT SCOPE 3. DISCUSSION ON THE DRAFT SCOPE FOR THE NEW REVIEW/ HILLVIEW YORK CITY HILLVIEW RESERVOIR AT BLOCK: 8002 RESERVOIR EIS LOT: 1; ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 CENTRAL
PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
CO- LEAD AGENCIES: PLANNING BOARD & NYCDEP
B. PLANNING BOARD DECISION
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
REVIEW TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION/ EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR A PROPOSED RADIO ANTENNA AT BLOCK: 3007
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 17 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6 AKA 27
PUBLIC HEARING RUDOLPH TERRACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND
ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ANDREW ROMANO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED MAY 14, 2008
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
BRIEFING 6. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
ZONING 7. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
SANDRA ROGOLINO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
AMENDMENT TO 9. PROPOSED CHANGE TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT BLOCK: 3415 LOTS: 46,
DEVELOPMENT 50, 52, 54, 56, 94 AND BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 1-5, 9-13,
PLAN/DEIS 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 66, 70, 75 80, 100 ON
REVIEW THE PROPERTY KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE SOUTH WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE PARK
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BILL NULL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. REVIEW OF SUBMITTED DEIS FOR
COMPLETENESS
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED RESTAURANT
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 27 LOT: 21 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 587 SOUTH BROADWAY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
PAUL LEISON, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED HANDICAPPED
REVIEW ACCESS RAMP AT BLOCK: 6331 LOTS: 38-57 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 955 YONKERS AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANTONIO LEO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED RENOVATIONS TO
REVIEW THE EXISTING SELF STORAGE CENTER AT BLOCK: 2183 LOT: 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 137 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ERICK TIMBER, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2073 LOT: 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 271 AKA 275 ASHBUTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING AND REPAIR FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2405 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 56 WORTH STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 15. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 195 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 HERRMANN PLACE [NEW HOPE REFORMED CHURCH] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 17. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED GAS STATION
REVIEW PYLON SIGN AT BLOCK: 6251 LOTS: 13-18 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 143 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DOUGLAS MANDART, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 18. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDMENT CITY OF YONKERS ZONING MAP AT BLOCK: 2146 LOT: 46 PROPERTY KNOWN AS 382 WARBURTON AVENUE
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW/ STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AT BLOCK: 5228 LOT:
PUBLIC HEARING 8 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 719 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ZUHAIR AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SUBDIVISION 20. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY SUBDIVISION AT
AMENDMENT BLOCK: 4060 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1
PUBLIC HEARING RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
HENRY HOCHERMAN, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS 21. COMMUNICATIONS
22. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
733 WARBURTON AVENUE POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
43 POST STREET PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
25 THURTON PL PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
2 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
759 PALMER ROAD PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
50 LUDLOW STREET PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
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, OCTOBER 15,
2008 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
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 AUGUST 13, 2008.
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008.
OLD BUSINESS:
DRAFT SCOPE 3. DISCUSSION ON THE DRAFT SCOPE FOR THE NEW REVIEW/ HILLVIEW YORK CITY HILLVIEW RESERVOIR AT BLOCK: 8002 RESERVOIR EIS LOT: 1; ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 CENTRAL
PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
CO- LEAD AGENCIES: PLANNING BOARD & NYCDEP
B. PLANNING BOARD DECISION
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT
REVIEW TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 150 & 200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I ACTION/ EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR A PROPOSED RADIO ANTENNA AT BLOCK: 3007
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 17 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 6 AKA 27
PUBLIC HEARING RUDOLPH TERRACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND
ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ANDREW ROMANO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED MAY 14, 2008
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
BRIEFING 6. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
ZONING 7. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
SANDRA ROGOLINO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
AMENDMENT TO 9. PROPOSED CHANGE TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT BLOCK: 3415 LOTS: 46,
DEVELOPMENT 50, 52, 54, 56, 94 AND BLOCK: 3455 LOTS: 1-5, 9-13,
PLAN/DEIS 20, 21, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 66, 70, 75 80, 100 ON
REVIEW THE PROPERTY KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE SOUTH WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE PARK
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
BILL NULL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. REVIEW OF SUBMITTED DEIS FOR
COMPLETENESS
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED RESTAURANT
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 27 LOT: 21 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 587 SOUTH BROADWAY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
PAUL LEISON, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED HANDICAPPED
REVIEW ACCESS RAMP AT BLOCK: 6331 LOTS: 38-57 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 955 YONKERS AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANTONIO LEO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED RENOVATIONS TO
REVIEW THE EXISTING SELF STORAGE CENTER AT BLOCK: 2183 LOT: 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 137 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ERICK TIMBER, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TYPE I
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2073 LOT: 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 271 AKA 275 ASHBUTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS
REVIEW PARKING AND REPAIR FACILITY [MILE SQUARE TRANSIT] AT BLOCK: 2405 LOT: 14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 56 WORTH STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 15. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW RECONFIGURATION OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 195 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 HERRMANN PLACE [NEW HOPE REFORMED CHURCH] PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 17. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED GAS STATION
REVIEW PYLON SIGN AT BLOCK: 6251 LOTS: 13-18 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 143 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DOUGLAS MANDART, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 18. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP REGARDING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDMENT CITY OF YONKERS ZONING MAP AT BLOCK: 2146 LOT: 46 PROPERTY KNOWN AS 382 WARBURTON AVENUE
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 19. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW/ STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AT BLOCK: 5228 LOT:
PUBLIC HEARING 8 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 719 BRONX RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ZUHAIR AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SUBDIVISION 20. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY SUBDIVISION AT
AMENDMENT BLOCK: 4060 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1
PUBLIC HEARING RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
HENRY HOCHERMAN, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS 21. COMMUNICATIONS
22. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
733 WARBURTON AVENUE POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
43 POST STREET PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
25 THURTON PL PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
2 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PENDING APPLICANT SUBMISSION
759 PALMER ROAD PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
50 LUDLOW STREET PENDING COMPLETE SUBMISSION
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