http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080925/NEWS02/809250449/1246/NEWS0224
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Waterfront Development Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
7 p.m., Wednesday, September 24
Yonkers Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
The workshop will feature background information about the LWRP and
progress on the LWRP to date.
I urge you to attend if you wish to participate in developing an important plan that, if adopted, will guide Yonkers waterfront development in the coming decade. For more information on what an LWRP can do for Yonkers, see the NY state website:
http://www.nyswaterfronts.com/aboutus_LWRP.asp
Yonkers Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
The workshop will feature background information about the LWRP and
progress on the LWRP to date.
I urge you to attend if you wish to participate in developing an important plan that, if adopted, will guide Yonkers waterfront development in the coming decade. For more information on what an LWRP can do for Yonkers, see the NY state website:
http://www.nyswaterfronts.com/aboutus_LWRP.asp
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tonights Meetings at City Hall starting at 6:00pm
6:00pm in the Council Chambers with Council RE Committee review of outstanding SFC project issues (agenda below; public comment allowed), followed by the Regular City Council meeting beginning at 8:00pm (Agenda can be found at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2149&page=23
Remember, if you wish to speak on any agenda item at 7:30 pm before the regular meeting, including the SFC project, you must call the City Clerk (377-6020) before 3:00pm tomorrow to sign up.
Finally, for the many who lent their support to the new Philipse Manor Historic District, the ZONING BOARD is holding a public hearing on the proposed Greyston "work force" housing tower ALSO at 6:00pm tomorrow night, in the Ceremonial courtroom, 4th floor, City Hall.
See the notice at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2131&page=23
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2149&page=23
Remember, if you wish to speak on any agenda item at 7:30 pm before the regular meeting, including the SFC project, you must call the City Clerk (377-6020) before 3:00pm tomorrow to sign up.
Finally, for the many who lent their support to the new Philipse Manor Historic District, the ZONING BOARD is holding a public hearing on the proposed Greyston "work force" housing tower ALSO at 6:00pm tomorrow night, in the Ceremonial courtroom, 4th floor, City Hall.
See the notice at:
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/index.aspx?recordid=2131&page=23
Journal News Editorial Praising the Downtown Development
Editors Note: The Op-Ed Opinion makers at the Journal News constantly have criticisms of development in the neighboring counties. When it comes to Yonkers their motto is Build Baby Build. Just an observation before you read their Op-Ed
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080921/OPINION/809210323/1015/OPINION01
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080921/OPINION/809210323/1015/OPINION01
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ethics Board Meeting Tonight at 7:00pm
Ethics Board Meeting
9/18/2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - Mayor's Reception Room
The next Meeting of the Ethics Board has been set up for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at City Hall, 40 South Broadway, in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor at 7:00 pm.
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING
9/18/2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - Mayor's Reception Room
The next Meeting of the Ethics Board has been set up for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at City Hall, 40 South Broadway, in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the 2nd floor at 7:00 pm.
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
More Executive Sessions Tonight for the City Council Real Estate Committee Meeting at 8:00pm
Editors Note: This was a poorly advertised meeting with no official notice given to this editor, which is unusual. According to Open Government Laws, a body or agency can not just go into Executive Session to avoid public scrutiny.
§105. Conduct of executive sessions. 1. Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public moneys: a. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed; b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer; c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed; d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; e. collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. 2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body.
For More Info on Open Meetings Law go to:
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/openmeetlaw.htm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, Room 406, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion regarding pending negotiation of the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) for the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Note: The Council is expected to vote to go into Executive Session for item number one.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick,Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow,Councilmember, Co-chair
§105. Conduct of executive sessions. 1. Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public moneys: a. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed; b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer; c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed; d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; e. collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. 2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body.
For More Info on Open Meetings Law go to:
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/coog/openmeetlaw.htm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, Room 406, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Discussion regarding pending negotiation of the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) for the SFC Project.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
Note: The Council is expected to vote to go into Executive Session for item number one.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick,Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow,Councilmember, Co-chair
Green Policy Task Force meeting Wednesday at 6:30pm
Please be advised that a Green Policy Task Force meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, Room 406.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. LEED policy
2. GPTF presence at the Sustainable Hudson Valley Conference
Attached you will find a complete description of the agenda for the meeting.
Thank you,
Amara Foster,GPTF Intern
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. LEED policy
2. GPTF presence at the Sustainable Hudson Valley Conference
Attached you will find a complete description of the agenda for the meeting.
Thank you,
Amara Foster,GPTF Intern
Monday, September 15, 2008
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting 7:00p,
Please be advised that an Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM in City Hall, Council Chambers, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Gronowski - Resolution - requesting the Mayor direct the City Assessor to undertake a reassessment of all real property within the City of Yonkers in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law section 1573, and New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations section 201 to offset some of the costs of the revaluation, and upon completion of the revaluation to review the benefits of Real Property Tax Law Article 19 to further insulate the residential tax class from a shift of actual tax dollars.
A. Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson, will brief the Committee on the cost and benefits of reassessment and the resources the state has available for the City and the County.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell, will discuss the costs and benefits of city-wide reassessment in conjunction with the county or own its own.
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.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Chair
The following items will be on the Agenda:
Gronowski - Resolution - requesting the Mayor direct the City Assessor to undertake a reassessment of all real property within the City of Yonkers in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law section 1573, and New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations section 201 to offset some of the costs of the revaluation, and upon completion of the revaluation to review the benefits of Real Property Tax Law Article 19 to further insulate the residential tax class from a shift of actual tax dollars.
A. Executive Director, Lee Kyriacou, New York State Office of Real Property Services Lower Hudson, will brief the Committee on the cost and benefits of reassessment and the resources the state has available for the City and the County.
B. Yonkers City Assessor, Mark Russell, will discuss the costs and benefits of city-wide reassessment in conjunction with the county or own its own.
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.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Chair
Yonkers Community Benefit Agreement Shrouded in Secrecy
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080915/NEWS02/809150327/1246/NEWS0224
Editors Note: No Land Grab website debunks the Myth's of the Atlantic Yards CBA for more go to. http://nolandgrab.org/
Editors Note: No Land Grab website debunks the Myth's of the Atlantic Yards CBA for more go to. http://nolandgrab.org/
Every Week is Fleet Week in Yonkers
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008809140355
Editor Note: Yonkers has a Huge Fleet of Cars and SUV's, with no one willing to challenge this wasteful and crazy policy of Mayor Amicone.
Editor Note: Yonkers has a Huge Fleet of Cars and SUV's, with no one willing to challenge this wasteful and crazy policy of Mayor Amicone.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Planning Agenda for Tonight September 10th 2008 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, SEPTEMBER 10,
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.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CHURCH WITH
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 162 LOT: 31 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 50 LUDLOW STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOHN ADELY AND SAM OOMMEN, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 3. 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 4. 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 5. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
ZONING 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 9. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED RETAIL SPACE
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 50 LOT: 86 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 232 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
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
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONCRETE PAD
REVIEW FOR A GENERATOR AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, 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 CONCRETE PAD
REVIEW FOR A GENERATOR AT BLOCK: 3535 LOTS: 68 & 100 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 967 NORTH BROADWAY (ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
GREG DOERR, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 14. 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
SITE PLAN 15. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3570 LOTS: 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18 ON
APPLICATION THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1189 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TBD
LEAD AGENCY: TBD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
LANDMARKS 16. LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD REFERRAL
BOARD FOR PLANNING BOARD ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARKING OF 87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE AT BLOCK: 488 PART OF LOT: 1 PURSUANT TO 45-5 D OF THE YONKERS CODE
OTHER
BUSINESS 17. COMMUNICATIONS
18. 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
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, SEPTEMBER 10,
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.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CHURCH WITH
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 162 LOT: 31 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 50 LUDLOW STREET PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOHN ADELY AND SAM OOMMEN, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 3. 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 4. 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 5. BRIEFING ON THE PROPOSED STRUEVER, FIDELCO,
CAPPELLI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ALFRED DEL BELLO AND JOHN SACCARDI
REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
ZONING 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 9. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED RETAIL SPACE
REVIEW AT BLOCK: 50 LOT: 86 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 232 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
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
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONCRETE PAD
REVIEW FOR A GENERATOR AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, 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 CONCRETE PAD
REVIEW FOR A GENERATOR AT BLOCK: 3535 LOTS: 68 & 100 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 967 NORTH BROADWAY (ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
GREG DOERR, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 14. 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
SITE PLAN 15. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3570 LOTS: 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18 ON
APPLICATION THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1189 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TBD
LEAD AGENCY: TBD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
LANDMARKS 16. LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD REFERRAL
BOARD FOR PLANNING BOARD ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARKING OF 87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE AT BLOCK: 488 PART OF LOT: 1 PURSUANT TO 45-5 D OF THE YONKERS CODE
OTHER
BUSINESS 17. COMMUNICATIONS
18. 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
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Real Estate Agenda for Tonight at 7:15pm
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:15 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. An update on the status of the SFC project, including the Preliminary Plan of the TIF District Boundaries.
2. Presentation by AvalonBay Communities, Inc. on their Avalon Yonkers Project – 79 Austin Avenue. Determination of the date for the public scoping session.
3. Resolution – In support of the McMansion Task force and a recommendation that the Mayor support the findings of the Task Force.
4. 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.
Note: In the event that the 8:00 PM Council meeting commences before the conclusion of the Real Estate Committee meeting, the Real Estate Committee will recess and continue its deliberations after the meeting. It is unlikely that item number 3 will be discussed until after the Council meeting.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow
Councilmember, Co-chair
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. An update on the status of the SFC project, including the Preliminary Plan of the TIF District Boundaries.
2. Presentation by AvalonBay Communities, Inc. on their Avalon Yonkers Project – 79 Austin Avenue. Determination of the date for the public scoping session.
3. Resolution – In support of the McMansion Task force and a recommendation that the Mayor support the findings of the Task Force.
4. 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.
Note: In the event that the 8:00 PM Council meeting commences before the conclusion of the Real Estate Committee meeting, the Real Estate Committee will recess and continue its deliberations after the meeting. It is unlikely that item number 3 will be discussed until after the Council meeting.
Thank you
Chuck Lesnick
Council President, Co-chair
Patricia D. McDow
Councilmember, Co-chair
Real Estate Agenda for Tonight including TIF
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
TIME: _______
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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. REFERRAL OF THE PRELIMINARY TIF DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO THE PLANNING BOARD.
9. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
TIME: _______
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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. REFERRAL OF THE PRELIMINARY TIF DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO THE PLANNING BOARD.
9. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Monday, September 8, 2008
Real Estate Agenda for Tuesday September 9th 2008 at 8:00pm
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
TIME: _______
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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE YONKERS DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (RIVER PARK CENTER, CACACE CENTER AND PALISADES POINT). PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION 970-c OF THE NEW YORK MUNICIPAL REDEVELOPMENT LAW.
2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
TIME: _______
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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOURTH FLOOR, CITY HALL, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE YONKERS DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (RIVER PARK CENTER, CACACE CENTER AND PALISADES POINT). PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION 970-c OF THE NEW YORK MUNICIPAL REDEVELOPMENT LAW.
2. ALL OTHER ITEMS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Friday, September 5, 2008
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