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Monday, August 31, 2009

Green Task Force Meeting Wednesday 6:30pm

Please be advised that a Green Policy Task Force Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Transportation

- Bus grant

- Idling law update

2. Energy

- Energy block grants

3. Recycling

- Master recycling program update

- Paper recycling in the schools

- Downtown Program for recycling

- Warburton Ave. recycling

4. GPTF



- Riverfest application

5. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Rules Committee Meeting Tuesday at 6:30pm

Rules Committee
9/1/2009 6:30 PM
Yonkers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701


NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center to Open in South Westchester Executive Park. Yonkers

http://www.lohud.com/article/2009908290357

Yonkers Real Estate Committee Meeting Tuesday September 1st at 7:00pm

Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM in Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Discussion on the discontinuance of Worth Street, adjacent to Precision Valve for manufacturing project.

2. Update on the SFC Project:

1. Resolution – determination of proposed Struever Fidelco Cappelli LLC River Park Center and Cacace Center Sites as a development site in accordance with Section 43-46 of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers. (Briefly mentioned so that the item does not die in committee).

2. Update on Negotiations (expected to be in Executive Session).

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, August 28, 2009

SPECIAL MEETING OF YONKERS PLANNING BOARD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, at 5:30PM

SPECIAL MEETING OF YONKERS PLANNING BOARD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, at 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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE PLANNING BUREAU
CONFERENCE ROOM, 87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE, 3RD
FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.

OFFICIAL 1. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PORTION OF THE CITY STREET KNOWN AS WORTH STREET BETWEEN NEPPERHAN AVENUE AND THE SAW MILL RIVER.

JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL

A. SEQRA: UNLISTED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Monday, August 24, 2009

Charter Revision Commission Meeting 8/27/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Charter Revision Commission Meeting
8/27/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - MRR

To See The August 12 Meeting go to YonkersTV

http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2009/08/charter-revision-commission-meeting-of.html


To see the August 4th Public Hearing go to:


http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2009/08/city-of-yonkers-charter-revision.html

RidgeHill Won't Open Until at Least 2011




To Read the Journal News Article Go To:
http://www.lohud.com/article/2009908240330

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Board of Contract and Supply Wednesday August 26thh at 10:30am

Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS)
Monthly Meeting
8/26/2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING

Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday August 26 at 8:30am

Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
8:30 am
City Hall, Yonkers NY
Mayor's Reception Room

City Council Oppose Charter Revision Commission Proposed Ammendment

http://www.lohud.com/article/20090822/OPINION/908220319/1076/OPINION03/Panel-s-proposed-amendment-is-mistake-for-Yonkers

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Zoning Board of Appeals 8/25/2009 6:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals
8/25/2009 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, AUGUST 25, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner’s decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. #4-2000, as amended:

DECISIONS ONLY:

#5042-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Warburton Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 6 a/k/a 4 Warburton Avenue, Block 2003, Lot 1, Zone: “CBD”.

#5157 – Area Variance & Improvement/Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Smith, Buss & Jacobs on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), on premises known as 322 Yonkers Avenue, Block 388, Lot 100, Zone: “I”.

#5162 – Use & Area Variance – Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of Parkledge Apartments (owner), on premises known as 220 a/k/a 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block 405, Lots 29-33, Zone: “BA”.

#5163 – Use & Area Variance – Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of 61-65 Central Avenue, LLC (owner) & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 61-65 Central Park Avenue, Block 6004, Lot 1, Zone: “B”.

#5164 – Area Variance – James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of Catherine La Banca (owner), on premises known as 2 Royal Street, Block 5190, Lot 13, Zone: “T”.

#5166 – Use Variance/Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Paul Reid (owner), on premises known as 273 Kimball Avenue, Block 6175, Lot 47, Zone: “S-75”.

#5171 – Area Variance - Andrew Balint, Esq., on behalf of James Carnicelli (owner), on premises known as 28 Inverness Road, Block 4965, Lot 60, Zone: S-200.

# 5172 – Area Variance – Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), on premises known as 215 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 25, Zone: “M”.

# 5173 – Area Variance - Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), on premises known as 221 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 23, Zone: “M”.

# 5174 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kevin Hughs (owner), on premises known as 487 Central Park Avenue, Block: 6117 Lot: 9, Zone: “B”.

# 5175 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Michael Rafferty (owner), on premises known as 22 Lindsey Street, Block: 6053 Lot: 40, Zone: “T”.

# 5176 – Area Variance – Christopher Allocco, Esq. on behalf of Stuart Kelso (owner), on premises known as 68-72 Hancock Avenue, Block: 68, Lots: 77, 78, 79, Zone: “T”.

# 5177 – Use & Area Variance – Snyder & Snyder, LLP on behalf of 1-3 Remsen Road Corp. (owner), & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), on premises know as 1-3 Remsen Road aka 57 Newport Road, Block: 4350 Lot: 150, Zone: “MG”.

# 5178 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Midchester Jewish Center (owner) & Father Dimitri Darwish (contract vendee), on premises known as 222 aka 236 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lots: 1,13, Zone: “S-100”.

JOSEPH CIANCIULLI

CHAIRMAN, ZBA

Friday, August 21, 2009

Charter Revision Commission Meeting 8/24/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Charter Revision Commission Meeting
8/24/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mayor's Reception Room - City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

To See The August 12 Meeting go to YonkersTV

http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2009/08/charter-revision-commission-meeting-of.html


To see the August 4th Public Hearing go to:


http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2009/08/city-of-yonkers-charter-revision.html


The commission will again consider the two charter amendment proposals that were featured at the Aug. 12 public hearing.

CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Charter Revision Commission of the City of Yonkers will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers on the following local laws for possible submission to referendum:

Proposed Local Law - 2009

A local law relating to the landmark review process: adding a new part to the Charter regarding the designation of landmarks and historic districts; requiring planning board approval for any new designation of landmarks and historic districts by the Landmarks Preservation Board; requiring the Landmarks Preservation Board to hold a public hearing prior to the Planning Board’s approval of a landmark or historic district; granting the right of appeal to the Planning Board to any owner of a property designated as a landmark or part of a historic district whose application for a certificate of appropriateness has been disapproved by the Landmarks Preservation Board.

and

Proposed Local Law - 2009

A local law relating to the police department: granting the police commissioner appointment authority for all department personnel; and eliminating obsolete language to conform with current practice.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Yonkers Landmarks Board Work Session Tuesday 18th August at 6pm

Landmarks Preservation Board Work Session

8/18/2009 6:00 PM
54 Warburton Avenue and City Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway

MEETING AGENDA

FOR A WORK SESSION OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2009 AT 6 P.M. ON SITE AT 54 AKA 56 WARBURTON AVENUE [CORNER OF WELLS AVENUE], 66 MAIN STREET AND THEN PROCEED TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 406, CITY HALL

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSAL TO RESTORE THE FACADES AND CONSTRUCT AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE AT:

ADDRADDRESS BLOCK LOT

6-8 WELLS AVENUE 2017 24

52-54 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 24

50 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 23

48 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 22

46 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 21

44 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 20

IN THE PHILIPSE MANOR HISTORIC DISTRICT.

GREEN POLICY TASK FORCE MEETING WEDNESDAY, 8/19/2009 6:30 PM

GREEN POLICY TASK FORCE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, 8/19/2009 6:30 PM
YONKERS CITY HALL
40 SOUTH BROADWAY
YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701

Please be advised that a Green Policy Task Force Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Recycling

- Master recycling/composting program

-Paper recycling in the schools

- Downtown Program for recycling

- Warburton Ave. recycling

2. Transportation

- school bus retrofit grant

- bus idling grant

3. GPTF

- signage

- Riverfest

4. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Charter Revision Commission Meeting Wednesday at 7:00pm


Charter Revision Commission Meeting
8/12/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mayor's Reception Room - 2nd Floor, Yonkers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

The Charter Revision Commission will meet to consider proposed amendments to the Yonkers City Charter.

CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Charter Revision Commission of the City of Yonkers will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers on the following local laws for possible submission to referendum:

Proposed Local Law - 2009

A local law relating to the landmark review process: adding a new part to the Charter regarding the designation of landmarks and historic districts; requiring planning board approval for any new designation of landmarks and historic districts by the Landmarks Preservation Board; requiring the Landmarks Preservation Board to hold a public hearing prior to the Planning Board’s approval of a landmark or historic district; granting the right of appeal to the Planning Board to any owner of a property designated as a landmark or part of a historic district whose application for a certificate of appropriateness has been disapproved by the Landmarks Preservation Board.

and

Proposed Local Law - 2009

A local law relating to the police department: granting the police commissioner appointment authority for all department personnel; and eliminating obsolete language to conform with current practice.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Landmarks Board Meeting at 7:00pm August 5th 2009

MEETING AGENDA

FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 AT 7PM IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM, CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR.

CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS

1. REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL FOR A ONE STORY ADDITION AND FAƇADE ALTERATIONS AT 51 DELLWOOD CIRCLE, BLOCK: 5587, LOT: 39 IN THE CEDAR KNOLLS HISTORIC DISTRICT.

DEMOLITION
PERMIT
REVIEW
2. REVIEW OF A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH A REAR YARD GARAGE AT 35 ELINOR PLACE TO DETERMINE THE WORTHINENSS OF LANDMARKING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED JUNE 6, 2008.

DEMOLITION
PERMIT
REVIEW
3. REVIEW OF A PERMIT TO DEMOLISH A HOME AT 72 HARDY PLACE TO DETERMINE THE WORTHINENSS OF LANDMARKING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED JUNE 6, 2008.


CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS

4. REVIEW AND VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL TO RESTORE PORTIONS OF THE BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCT AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE AT:

ADDRESS BLOCK LOT
6-8 WELLS AVENUE 2017 24
52-54 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 24
50 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 23
48 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 22
46 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 21
44 WARBURTON AVENUE 2017 20

IN THE PHILIPSE MANOR HISTORIC DISTRICT.

BOARD
MINUTES
5. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009

STAFF
6. REPORT ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES

G:\Dept\Landmarks Board\LPB 809 Agenda .doc

Green Policy Task Force Meeting August 5th at 7:00pm

Green Policy Task Force
8/5/2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4th floor conference room
City Hall, 40 S. Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701

Please be advised that a Green Policy Task Force Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.

The following items will be on the Agenda:

1. Recycling

- master recycling/composting program

- bin announcement

- Downtown Program for recycling

- Warburton Ave. recycling

2. Transportation

- school bus retrofit grant

- bus idling grant

Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.

Reminder Public Hearing Tonight on the Charter Revision Commission Proposals

http://www.lohud.com/article/20090804/NEWS02/908040337/1246/NEWS0224/Yonkers-Landmarks-Board-dispute-escalates--hearing-tonight