RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
OUTRAGEOUS !
With no further comment from the public permitted the Yonkers Planning Board gave GDC the all clear last night on their 'Riverclub' proposal for 353 units at 1111 Warburton Ave.
Accepting the developer's position that Westchester County is responsible for restoration of the Greystone Wetlands, and that the wetlands would cleanse themselves of the toxins dumped upon them in the May 2007 sludgeslide, the Planning Board in a rare split decision ruled that the changes in our area did not warrant a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Despite being denied an official forum to voice their opinion many of the community residents in attendance proceeded to express their outrage. One off-the-record response from a credible high ranking official made it clear that the public's health, safety and welfare would continue to be subordinate to large campaign contributing developer's until there is a regime change at City Hall.
NEXT STEPS
RCCY's legal counsel has already advised us of the time frame for filing suit against the Planning Board's decision and we'll be using this window to fine tune our legal strategy.
While that is being done it is imperative that you contact the Mayor and your Councilmember to:
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Express your outrage that approvals were given to 1111 Warburton Ave without any update of the EIS or restoration of the wetlands
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Urge them to down-zone Warburton Ave to garden apartments now
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Encourage adoption of steep slope and zero run-off protections
CALL THEM NOW!
Mayor Phil Amicone - 914-377-6300
City Council President Chuck Lesnick - 914-377-6060
Councilmember Patricia McDow - 914-377-6311
covers the west side (river side) of Warburton Ave - including 1085 & 1155 Warburton
Councilmember Dennis Robertson - 914-377-6313
covers the east side of Warburton Ave-including 1020, 1080, 1116-20 & 1200 Warburton
as well as Odell Ave, Hawley Terrace and Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
Councilmember Dee Barbato - 914-377-6316
covers 1 David Lane as well as part of Nepera Park/Grey Oaks
Community First! Development Coalition was established in April 2005 as a collaborative support network of Yonkers civic leaders, neighborhood associations and community groups from throughout the city facing common concerns about economic redevelopment. By sharing our knowledge and experiences with each other, Yonkers residents have begun to forge alliances around common interests that strengthen our ability to shape the future of our city.
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Editor's Note
I Love Delfino's Quid Pro Quo
"First, the home-rule message," said Delfino, a Republican. "Then we'll get the information to Assemblyman Bradley."
Editor's Note
I Love Delfino's Quid Pro Quo
"First, the home-rule message," said Delfino, a Republican. "Then we'll get the information to Assemblyman Bradley."
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 6:00pm September 20th
Zoning Board of Appeals
9/20/2007 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9); proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’. And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), to construct a new residential/retail structure with 108 units. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 97.2%). Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.70). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 149’-9” +/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 187 spaces; proposed 147 spaces). And insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 54-5 (required 2; proposed 1), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), to apportion property into 2 lots, one improved by a 1-family dwelling, and the other a proposed 1-family dwelling. Whereas, the new proposed building would have insufficient rear yard (required 25’; proposed 12’). And insufficient front yard (required 29.95’ (average alignment); proposed 25’), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33.J.2), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), to construct a new 10-story mixed use building. Exceeding maximum permitted F.A.R. per Section 43-33N(3) (3.2 required; 3.36 proposed). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’; proposed 0’+/-) (residential lobby). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial storage space). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-54, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial space). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 and Table 43-4, (required 210 spaces; proposed 125 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within the minimum side yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within 10’ of building not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (proposed 5’ & 0’). Parking within 5’ of property line not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (3’+/- & 0’+/- proposed). Parking space required to be 8’-6” wide x 18’-0” length, proposed 8’ wide x 18’ length for 5 spaces, on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), to convert an existing 1-family into a 2-family dwelling. Having insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2,500 sq.ft.; proposed 2,291.5 sq.ft). Insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50ft.; existing 45.83ft). And insufficient side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 4.48’/13.96’; proposed 3.67’/12.42’), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), to convert existing vacant retail space into a Martial Arts School. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 12 spaces; proposed 0), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5057 –Withdrawn
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), to co-locate a wireless facility on the rooftop of the existing building & associated equipment cabinets on the mezzanine level. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 112.5’+/-; proposed 126’ +/-), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), to convert an existing vacant professional office building into a 6-family multiple dwelling. Having insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 90’), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), to convert existing space into a check cashing store. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 5; proposed 2), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), to construct a 2nd floor addition, containing a master bedroom & bathroom. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 20.29’), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN
9/20/2007 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9); proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’. And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), to construct a new residential/retail structure with 108 units. Exceeding maximum permitted lot coverage, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 90%; proposed 97.2%). Exceeding maximum permitted floor area ratio, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5.00; proposed 8.70). Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, table 43-3 (required 50’; proposed 149’-9” +/-). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 187 spaces; proposed 147 spaces). And insufficient number of off-street loading spaces per Section 43-128, Table 54-5 (required 2; proposed 1), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), to apportion property into 2 lots, one improved by a 1-family dwelling, and the other a proposed 1-family dwelling. Whereas, the new proposed building would have insufficient rear yard (required 25’; proposed 12’). And insufficient front yard (required 29.95’ (average alignment); proposed 25’), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & 43-33.J.2), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), to construct a new 10-story mixed use building. Exceeding maximum permitted F.A.R. per Section 43-33N(3) (3.2 required; 3.36 proposed). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’; proposed 0’+/-) (residential lobby). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial storage space). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-54, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial space). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 and Table 43-4, (required 210 spaces; proposed 125 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within the minimum side yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within 10’ of building not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (proposed 5’ & 0’). Parking within 5’ of property line not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (3’+/- & 0’+/- proposed). Parking space required to be 8’-6” wide x 18’-0” length, proposed 8’ wide x 18’ length for 5 spaces, on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), to convert an existing 1-family into a 2-family dwelling. Having insufficient lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2,500 sq.ft.; proposed 2,291.5 sq.ft). Insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50ft.; existing 45.83ft). And insufficient side yards, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 4.48’/13.96’; proposed 3.67’/12.42’), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), to convert existing vacant retail space into a Martial Arts School. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 12 spaces; proposed 0), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5057 –Withdrawn
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), to co-locate a wireless facility on the rooftop of the existing building & associated equipment cabinets on the mezzanine level. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 112.5’+/-; proposed 126’ +/-), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), to convert an existing vacant professional office building into a 6-family multiple dwelling. Having insufficient lot width, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; proposed 90’), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), to convert existing space into a check cashing store. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128, Table 4 (required 5; proposed 2), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), to construct a 2nd floor addition, containing a master bedroom & bathroom. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 20.29’), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN
Public Hearing: Permits for Con Edison Tonight at 7:30pm Yonkers City Council Chambers
Public Hearing 7:00pm Tonight Yonkers City Council Chambers
Public Hearing
General Ordinance
Date: 9/19/2007 7:00 PM
Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
On Wednesday, September 19th, there is a public hearing scheduled for
7 p.m. on the General Ordinance for the Planned Commercial Development (Proto Realty).
General Ordinance
Date: 9/19/2007 7:00 PM
Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
On Wednesday, September 19th, there is a public hearing scheduled for
7 p.m. on the General Ordinance for the Planned Commercial Development (Proto Realty).
Regular Planning Board Meeting Tonight at 5:30pm
Planning Board Meeting
Date: 9/19/2007 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Date: 9/19/2007 5:30 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT AT 8:00pm
City Council - Education Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 8:00 PM
City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised there will be an Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 – 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Review and Discussion on the topic of Continued Adult Education Program
2. Food Allergy First-Aid Program in schools
3. Update on School Funding
4. All other business properly coming before the Committee.
Date: 9/19/2007 8:00 PM
City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please be advised there will be an Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 8:00pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 – 8:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Review and Discussion on the topic of Continued Adult Education Program
2. Food Allergy First-Aid Program in schools
3. Update on School Funding
4. All other business properly coming before the Committee.
Rules Committee Meeting Tonight at 6:30pm
City Council - Rules Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 6:30 PM
Location: Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AS OF TIME OF POSTING AGENDA NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS HOW THIS COMMITTEE OPERATES, OUTSIDE THE PUBLIC EYE
Date: 9/19/2007 6:30 PM
Location: Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AS OF TIME OF POSTING AGENDA NOT AVAILABLE WHICH IS HOW THIS COMMITTEE OPERATES, OUTSIDE THE PUBLIC EYE
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
City Council - Community Services Committee
Date: 9/19/2007 5:00 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
Date: 9/19/2007 5:00 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Community Services Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5pm.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Anyone For Tennis? More Land Swap Stories from Yonkers
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Public Hearing Tonight at 8:00pm for the RESTORE NY GRANT
Public Hearing
RESTORE NY Grant
Date: 9/10/2007 8:00 PM
Location: Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
A Public Hearing on a proposed application for funding under the RESTORE NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program will be held on September 10, 2007 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers, 40 South Broadway.
The purpose of the RESTORE NY program is to help municipalities in funding municipally-sponsored projects for Demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of vacant or obsolete structures. The City of Yonkers is seeking funding to assist in the implementation of the proposed master and urban renewal plans and the HOPE VI project (located primarily at the Mulford Gardens Housing Project) and along the Ashburton Avenue corridor.
The proposed grant application is available for viewing and a copy may be obtained in the Office of Economic Development, Yonkers City Hall, room 414, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
RESTORE NY Grant
Date: 9/10/2007 8:00 PM
Location: Yonkers City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Add to my Outlook Calendar
A Public Hearing on a proposed application for funding under the RESTORE NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program will be held on September 10, 2007 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers, 40 South Broadway.
The purpose of the RESTORE NY program is to help municipalities in funding municipally-sponsored projects for Demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of vacant or obsolete structures. The City of Yonkers is seeking funding to assist in the implementation of the proposed master and urban renewal plans and the HOPE VI project (located primarily at the Mulford Gardens Housing Project) and along the Ashburton Avenue corridor.
The proposed grant application is available for viewing and a copy may be obtained in the Office of Economic Development, Yonkers City Hall, room 414, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
At Time of Posting The City Council Agenda is Not Available on the City Website
The CITY COUNCIL regularly scheduled meeting begins at 7:30 pm with the "Committee of the Whole" for public comment on agenda items, followed by a PUBLIC HEARING at 8:00 pm and the Council meeting. The COUNCIL AGENDA for tonight is not yet available on the City website.
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:15pm
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting for Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:15pm in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall.
The following item/s will be on the agenda:
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
The following item/s will be on the agenda:
1. Review of Local Law amending Article XII of Chapter 56 of the COY Code in regard to flood erosion and sediment control and floodway and floodway fringe area control, respectively, for the purpose of bringing such laws into compliance with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
2. And any other item/s that may properly come before this committee.
Community Services Committee Meeting Tonight at 5:30pm
There will be a Community Services Committee Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 5:30pm.
he agenda for this meeting will include the following:
1. Taxi & Livery legislation
2. Detention Officer legislation
3. Other items submitted for committee consideration
he agenda for this meeting will include the following:
1. Taxi & Livery legislation
2. Detention Officer legislation
3. Other items submitted for committee consideration
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Mansion May Be Preserved at 575 North Broadway, Yonkers
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An Application to Landmark this Building will be on the Landmarks Board Agenda Tonight:
Landmarks Preservation Board
Date: 9/5/2007 7:00 PM
Location: Ceremonial Court Room
City Hall - 4th Floor
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An Application to Landmark this Building will be on the Landmarks Board Agenda Tonight:
Landmarks Preservation Board
Date: 9/5/2007 7:00 PM
Location: Ceremonial Court Room
City Hall - 4th Floor
McMansion Meeting Tomorrow Night at 7:30pm
McMansion Task Force Meeting
Date: 9/6/2007 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 2nd Floor
*Please note the time change of this meeting to 7:30 PM.
Summary of Meeting Agenda:
Consultant Nicole Ogg will provide a 'Proposed Action' outline which addresses six (6) areas of concern that have been discussed at previous meetings.
A list of 'Potential Actions' which would require further study will also be reviewed (should the Task Force desire to expand its mission).
Besides a review of this material, this meeting will direct the Task Force to set its agendas for subsequent meetings to discuss and finalize each of the 'Proposed Actions', with potential recommendations of changes to our Zoning Code as well as the city's administrative code if deemed necessary to fulfill our mission.
Date: 9/6/2007 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall - 2nd Floor
*Please note the time change of this meeting to 7:30 PM.
Summary of Meeting Agenda:
Consultant Nicole Ogg will provide a 'Proposed Action' outline which addresses six (6) areas of concern that have been discussed at previous meetings.
A list of 'Potential Actions' which would require further study will also be reviewed (should the Task Force desire to expand its mission).
Besides a review of this material, this meeting will direct the Task Force to set its agendas for subsequent meetings to discuss and finalize each of the 'Proposed Actions', with potential recommendations of changes to our Zoning Code as well as the city's administrative code if deemed necessary to fulfill our mission.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
City Council Meetings Tonight: Starting at 6:30
City Council - Rules Committee 6:30pm
Municipal Operations Committee 7:00pm
Real Estate Committee 7:30pm
Public Hearing 8:00pm
Amending City Code Ch. 43 (Planned Neighborhood Commercial Development)
Date: 9/4/2007 8:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that, the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF CODE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK OF 2000 BY ADDING A SECTION ON PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Dated: July 30, 2007
Municipal Operations Committee 7:00pm
Real Estate Committee 7:30pm
Public Hearing 8:00pm
Amending City Code Ch. 43 (Planned Neighborhood Commercial Development)
Date: 9/4/2007 8:00 PM Location: City Council Chambers, 4th Floor
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that, the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, Yonkers, New York on the following GENERAL ORDINANCE to wit:
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF CODE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS ALSO KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK OF 2000 BY ADDING A SECTION ON PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Dated: July 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Board of Contract and Supply Today at 10:30pm City Hall
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Meeting
Date: 8/29/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available as of 9:08am Time of Posting
Date: 8/29/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall
40 S Broadway Room 102
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available as of 9:08am Time of Posting
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Zoning Board Tonight at 6:00pm City Hall Yonkers
Zoning Board of Appeals
Date: 8/28/2007 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
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DECISIONS ONLY.
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS ONLY:
# 4936-A Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of CPD Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 14 Fullerton Avenue, Block: 5059 Lot: 67 & 68, Zone: “B”.
# 4985 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Amaze Enterprises (owner), on premises known as 750 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6100 Lot: 59, Zone: “BA”.
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5037 –Area Variance – Vincent Liberatore & Bernadette Doyle on behalf of Joan Liberatore (owner), on premises known as 367 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2401 Lot: 21, Zone: “I”.
# 5039 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 159 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 17, Zone: “M”.
# 5040 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 163 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 19, Zone: “M”.
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM”.
# 5050 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Oleskovic (owners), on premises known as 49 Austin Avenue, Block: 3285 Lot: 2, Zone: “CM”.
# 5052 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mario Manganiello (owner), on premises known as 70 Oxford Avenue, Block: 4600 Lot: 69, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5054 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Whalen & Ball Funeral Home (owner), on premises known as 166/168 Park Avenue, Block: 2162 Lot: 51, Zone: “MG”.
# 5055 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano Esq. on behalf of Yosi Sason (owner), on premises known as 169 Buena Vista Avenue, Block: 510 Lot: 47, Zone: “CM”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI CHARIMAN
Date: 8/28/2007 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers
City Hall--4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
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DECISIONS ONLY.
AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS ONLY:
# 4936-A Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of CPD Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 14 Fullerton Avenue, Block: 5059 Lot: 67 & 68, Zone: “B”.
# 4985 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Amaze Enterprises (owner), on premises known as 750 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6100 Lot: 59, Zone: “BA”.
# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
# 5037 –Area Variance – Vincent Liberatore & Bernadette Doyle on behalf of Joan Liberatore (owner), on premises known as 367 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2401 Lot: 21, Zone: “I”.
# 5039 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 159 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 17, Zone: “M”.
# 5040 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Nuhad Hattar (owner), on premises known as 163 Willow Street, Block: 465 Lot: 19, Zone: “M”.
# 5045 –Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of K’Hal Adath Jeshurum (owner), on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5048 – Area Variance & Improvement /Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use – Hal B. Greenwald, Esq. on behalf of Ronald Harrington (owner), on premises known as 18 Orchard Street, Block: 2076 Lot: 19, Zone: “CM”.
# 5050 – Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Oleskovic (owners), on premises known as 49 Austin Avenue, Block: 3285 Lot: 2, Zone: “CM”.
# 5052 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mario Manganiello (owner), on premises known as 70 Oxford Avenue, Block: 4600 Lot: 69, Zone: “S-100”.
# 5054 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Whalen & Ball Funeral Home (owner), on premises known as 166/168 Park Avenue, Block: 2162 Lot: 51, Zone: “MG”.
# 5055 – Use Variance – Andrew Romano Esq. on behalf of Yosi Sason (owner), on premises known as 169 Buena Vista Avenue, Block: 510 Lot: 47, Zone: “CM”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI CHARIMAN
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers Voter Resistration
RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Greetings!
RCCY is sponsoring voter registration drives on Tuesday, August 28th and Monday, September 17th.This will help to raise awareness for September's Planning Board meeting, get voters registered and get last minute signatures on our petition to rezone Warburton Avenue.
If you are available, please sign up next to a role and forward the email to mdeveaux1@yahoo.com. All shifts will be from 5pm-7pm. We will be at the 5 train stations that primarily serve Yonkers, so we need your help!
Thanks.
Margarethe DeVeaux (Voter Registration Committee)
Voter = person who will primarily hand out voter registration forms
Petition = person who will primarily focus on getting signatures
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Ludlow Station
Voter:
Petition:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
914-912-0509
Greetings!
RCCY is sponsoring voter registration drives on Tuesday, August 28th and Monday, September 17th.This will help to raise awareness for September's Planning Board meeting, get voters registered and get last minute signatures on our petition to rezone Warburton Avenue.
If you are available, please sign up next to a role and forward the email to mdeveaux1@yahoo.com. All shifts will be from 5pm-7pm. We will be at the 5 train stations that primarily serve Yonkers, so we need your help!
Thanks.
Margarethe DeVeaux (Voter Registration Committee)
Voter = person who will primarily hand out voter registration forms
Petition = person who will primarily focus on getting signatures
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Ludlow Station
Voter:
Petition:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH (5PM-7PM)
Hastings on the Hudson station
Voter:
Petition:
Greystone Station
Voter:
Petition:
Glenwood Station
Voter:
Petition:
Yonkers Station
Voter:
Petition:
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
City of Yonkers Charter Revision Provided No Info of Public Hearing Content.
Read the Journal News Article by Len Meniace
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070819/NEWS02/708190343/1018
AND SEE THE HEARING LIVE ON YONKERSYV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070819/NEWS02/708190343/1018
AND SEE THE HEARING LIVE ON YONKERSYV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Public Hearing on the YIDA Cross County Financial Assistance Tomorrow at 5:30 City Hall

http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-financial-assistance-from-yida.html
To read the application go to FOIL Yonkers Website
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Real Estate Meeting Tuesday 7:30pm
Dennis Robertson, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee has asked me to send out the following meeting notice:
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
The following items will be on the agenda:
1. A local law to amend the Code of the City of Yonkers, in relation to requiring review by the Landmarks Preservation Board before a demolition permit may be issued for historically significant buildings.
By copy of this notice, the Real Estate Committee is requesting that the Administration send a representative to the meeting.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson
Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick
Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Fourth Floor.
The following items will be on the agenda:
1. A local law to amend the Code of the City of Yonkers, in relation to requiring review by the Landmarks Preservation Board before a demolition permit may be issued for historically significant buildings.
By copy of this notice, the Real Estate Committee is requesting that the Administration send a representative to the meeting.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank you.
Dennis M. Robertson
Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Chuck Lesnick
Co-Chairman, Real Estate Committee
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Eminent Domain to be used for Daylighting?

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070812/NEWS02/708120355
Photograph Copyright Martin McGloin 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Big Developers MIA at Yonkers Job Fair
Yonkers Big Tax Break Developers A No Show at Job Fair
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070810/NEWS02/708100389/1018/NEWS02
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070810/NEWS02/708100389/1018/NEWS02
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
New LDC Set Up by Yonkers to Aquire Properties: Will Eminent Domain be Used?

To Read the Journal News Article
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070730/NEWS02/707300345/1018/NEWS02
To See The Meeting go to YonkersTV
http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post_26.html

Press Release from City Hall
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=946
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Green Team Meeting Today at 5:00pm
Green Policy Task Force meets today at 5pm in the City Council Conference Room 4th Floor of City Hall Yonkers
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
BOCS Meeting Wednesday at 10:30.
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Meetings
Date: 7/25/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall Yonkers 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
http://www.yonkersny.gov/Index.aspx?page=23
Date: 7/25/2007 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall Yonkers 10701
Agenda Not Available at time of Posting
http://www.yonkersny.gov/Index.aspx?page=23
Monday, July 23, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
RidgeHill and Kimber Manufacturing and Ginsberg Back in front of the Planning Board
CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2007.
OLD BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION THREE LOT SUBDIVISION AT BLOCK: 6351
PUBLIC HEARING LOTS: 28 & 29 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 25
(CONTINUED) THURTON PLACE PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40-200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW DETERMINATION ON
REVIEW PERMITTED USE STATUS AND PROPOSED CHANGE
TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (CINTAS) FACILITY AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 325 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/
SITE PLAN
PERMITTED USE STATUS
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 5. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PAPER STREET KNOWN AS COURTSIDE TERRACE
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ZONING 6. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM A “CM” ZONE TO AN “MG” ZONE AT BLOCK: 2075 LOTS: 11-14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4-10 ORCHARD STREET AND BLOCK: 2076 LOTS: 17-32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 5364 LOT: 51 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 AKA 45 WREXHAM ROAD (SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHEAL RENGERS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW 6 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT BLOCK: 30 LOTS: 39 & 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 BRUCE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR PROPOSED 24 HOUR USE AT BLOCK: 3414
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 94 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 ODELL
PUBLIC HEARING PLAZA (ANIMAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
AL DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: DETERMINATION
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW RIVER CLUB PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3570 LOT: 32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANDREW MANIGLIA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AT BLOCK: 54 LOT: 20 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16 HARRISON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 495 LOT: 150 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 RIVERDALE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOSE LARA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 2165 LOTS: 11, 14-16, 54 & 55 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 255 RIDGE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STUART MARKOWITZ, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW GROUND SIGN AT BLOCK: 5186 LOT: 47 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 876 MILE SQUARE ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
NASSER AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS
15. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
SUBDIVISON APPLICATION AT 1 RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD
16. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 68-70 MAIN STREET
17. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 590 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
REQUEST AMEND FAÇADE AT 1077 WARBURTON
AVENUE
19. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING BOARD
MEETING HELD ON JUNE 13, 2007.
OLD BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION 2. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
APPLICATION THREE LOT SUBDIVISION AT BLOCK: 6351
PUBLIC HEARING LOTS: 28 & 29 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 25
(CONTINUED) THURTON PLACE PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF
YONKERS SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
MICHAEL MCGARVEY, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED
REVIEW IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOCK: 5170 LOTS: 40-200 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 4. SITE PLAN REVIEW DETERMINATION ON
REVIEW PERMITTED USE STATUS AND PROPOSED CHANGE
TO SWEP COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY (CINTAS) FACILITY AT BLOCK: 3455 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 325 CORPORATE BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/
SITE PLAN
PERMITTED USE STATUS
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 5. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
MAP ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE A PAPER STREET KNOWN AS COURTSIDE TERRACE
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ZONING 6. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FROM A “CM” ZONE TO AN “MG” ZONE AT BLOCK: 2075 LOTS: 11-14 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 4-10 ORCHARD STREET AND BLOCK: 2076 LOTS: 17-32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 14-44 ORCHARD STREET
A. SEQRA: EIS COMPLETED
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
SITE PLAN 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 5364 LOT: 51 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31 AKA 45 WREXHAM ROAD (SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHEAL RENGERS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW 6 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AT BLOCK: 30 LOTS: 39 & 40 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 BRUCE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JANET GIRIS, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 9. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR PROPOSED 24 HOUR USE AT BLOCK: 3414
PLAN REVIEW/ LOT: 94 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 ODELL
PUBLIC HEARING PLAZA (ANIMAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
AL DEL BELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: DETERMINATION
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW RIVER CLUB PROJECT AT BLOCK: 3570 LOT: 32 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ANDREW MANIGLIA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 11. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AT BLOCK: 54 LOT: 20 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 16 HARRISON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
DAVID BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 495 LOT: 150 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 RIVERDALE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JOSE LARA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW PARKING LOT AT BLOCK: 2165 LOTS: 11, 14-16, 54 & 55 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 255 RIDGE AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STUART MARKOWITZ, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
DECISION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 14. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW GROUND SIGN AT BLOCK: 5186 LOT: 47 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 876 MILE SQUARE ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
NASSER AQEEL, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS
15. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
SUBDIVISON APPLICATION AT 1 RIDGE HILL BOULEVARD
16. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 68-70 MAIN STREET
17. REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT 590 NEPPERHAN AVENUE
REQUEST AMEND FAÇADE AT 1077 WARBURTON
AVENUE
19. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Special Meeting of the Board of Contract and Supply Tomorrow at 3:00pm City Hall
Board of Contract & Supply - Special Meeting
Date: 7/20/2007 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Mayor's Reception Room - Yonkers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
There is only one item on the agenda of this Special Meeting of the Board of Contract & Supply.
Item 1: Rehabilitation of the Concord 1 Million Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank in Rory O’Moore Park. Time is of the essence in performing this work: 1) the type of work can only be performed at this time of year; 2) the water tower can only be taken out of service during specific months. The city is endeavoring to have the work begin by August 1.
Note: This Special Meeting of the Board of Contract & Supply has been called with 24-hours notice in accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law and in accordance with the Charter of the City of Yonkers.
Date: 7/20/2007 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Mayor's Reception Room - Yonkers City Hall
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
There is only one item on the agenda of this Special Meeting of the Board of Contract & Supply.
Item 1: Rehabilitation of the Concord 1 Million Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank in Rory O’Moore Park. Time is of the essence in performing this work: 1) the type of work can only be performed at this time of year; 2) the water tower can only be taken out of service during specific months. The city is endeavoring to have the work begin by August 1.
Note: This Special Meeting of the Board of Contract & Supply has been called with 24-hours notice in accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law and in accordance with the Charter of the City of Yonkers.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
More Bigger, Higher proposed for the Waterfront from the Journal News
Tonight's Zoning Board Meeting is at City Hall 4th Floor and Begins at 6pm
Here's the Agenda
http://www.yonkersny.gov/?page=10&recordid=425&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
And here's the Journal News Article by Ernie Garcia
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070717/NEWS02/707170343/1246/NEWS0224
Here's the Agenda
http://www.yonkersny.gov/?page=10&recordid=425&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
And here's the Journal News Article by Ernie Garcia
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070717/NEWS02/707170343/1246/NEWS0224
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Meeting of October 31st 2006: Trick or Treat?
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This meeting discusses the sale of YIDA famous "sinkhole" nValley, the Ratner Lawsuit with Greenburg, and the Florence Nightingale Dialysis Centers PLACE HOLDER LEASE AGREEMENT into the nValley.
To read more on the Dialysis Center move go to http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/

http://yonkerstv.blogspot.com/
This meeting discusses the sale of YIDA famous "sinkhole" nValley, the Ratner Lawsuit with Greenburg, and the Florence Nightingale Dialysis Centers PLACE HOLDER LEASE AGREEMENT into the nValley.
To read more on the Dialysis Center move go to http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Sidney G. Sloves: Letter to the Journal News on Outrageous Tax Abatements in Yonkers
Letters to the Editor, The Journal News
(Original publication: July 13, 2007)
Tax abatements are outrageous
The actions of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency in granting tax abatements to the Cross County Shopping Center is outrageous. Mayor Phil A. Amicone is spitting in the face of every hard-working taxpaying resident of this city.
In the 32 years I served as a member and chairman of the Yonkers Board of Assessment Review, I'd be hard pressed to recall one year out of the 32 that the shopping center did not petition for reductions in its property assessments resulting in the center receiving millions of dollars in property tax rebates.
The arrogance of this mayor in the face of an unbalanced budget and a major deficit for 2008-09 is appalling.
Nowhere is it written that because you have the right to grant tax abatements you must use that right even when your city is in financial chaos. And make no mistake about it, when we have to go year in and year out with our hat in our hand for bailouts, we are not fiscally stable and should forgo tax abatements to multi-million, nay, multi-billion dollar corporations, at least until our broken system is fixed.
Sidney G. Sloves
Yonkers
(Original publication: July 13, 2007)
Tax abatements are outrageous
The actions of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency in granting tax abatements to the Cross County Shopping Center is outrageous. Mayor Phil A. Amicone is spitting in the face of every hard-working taxpaying resident of this city.
In the 32 years I served as a member and chairman of the Yonkers Board of Assessment Review, I'd be hard pressed to recall one year out of the 32 that the shopping center did not petition for reductions in its property assessments resulting in the center receiving millions of dollars in property tax rebates.
The arrogance of this mayor in the face of an unbalanced budget and a major deficit for 2008-09 is appalling.
Nowhere is it written that because you have the right to grant tax abatements you must use that right even when your city is in financial chaos. And make no mistake about it, when we have to go year in and year out with our hat in our hand for bailouts, we are not fiscally stable and should forgo tax abatements to multi-million, nay, multi-billion dollar corporations, at least until our broken system is fixed.
Sidney G. Sloves
Yonkers
Friday, July 13, 2007
Your Comments are requested for the Glenwood Power Plant
BROWNFIELD CLEANUP PROGRAM
Site Name: Former Glenwood Power Plant
Site Address: 45 Water Grant Way
Yonkers, NY 10701
County: Westchester
Site No.: C360100
Requestor: REMI Companies
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) administers the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) pursuant to State Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) 27-1400 et seq. The BCP was created to encourage the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties known as brownfields. The requestor indicated above has submitted a BCP application for the site indicated above.
NYSDEC will accept public comments concerning the application. A copy of the application and other appropriate documents (application package) is available in the site document repository located at the address indicated below.
NYSDEC will review the application package and public comments received and then make a determination on the eligibility of the application.
Comments should be submitted by July 28, 2007 to:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Remedial Bureau B
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-7016
Attention: Robert Filkins
Repository address:
Yonkers Public Library
Riverfront Branch
1 Larkin Center
Yonkers, NY 10701
Site Name: Former Glenwood Power Plant
Site Address: 45 Water Grant Way
Yonkers, NY 10701
County: Westchester
Site No.: C360100
Requestor: REMI Companies
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) administers the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) pursuant to State Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) 27-1400 et seq. The BCP was created to encourage the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties known as brownfields. The requestor indicated above has submitted a BCP application for the site indicated above.
NYSDEC will accept public comments concerning the application. A copy of the application and other appropriate documents (application package) is available in the site document repository located at the address indicated below.
NYSDEC will review the application package and public comments received and then make a determination on the eligibility of the application.
Comments should be submitted by July 28, 2007 to:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
Remedial Bureau B
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-7016
Attention: Robert Filkins
Repository address:
Yonkers Public Library
Riverfront Branch
1 Larkin Center
Yonkers, NY 10701
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Reminder Budget Meeting tonight at 5:30pm
Budget Committee Meeting for Thursday, July 12th, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. at the Riverfront Library- Auditorium-1 Larkin Center
Green Meeting Moved to Riverfront Library tonight at 5:00pm
The Green Policy Task Force meeting for Thursday, July 12th at 5pm has been moved to the Riverfront Library.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT AT THE RIVERFRONT
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007
TIME: __8:00PM_____
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
1 MAJORITY LEADER PATRICIA D. McDOW
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT
2 SANDY ANNABI
3 DENNIS M. ROBERTSON
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 THURSDAY JULY 12, 2007 AT THE YONKERS RIVERFRONT LIBRARY, ONE LARKIN CENTER, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. RESOLUTION – DE -DEDICATION OF LAND (COLLINS)
2. RESOLUTION - VERIZON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
3. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
4. GENERAL ORDINANCE - PROTO REALTY LLC.
5. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – FULLERTON AVENUE (CON-ED)
6. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – MILE SQUARE RD (CON-ED)
7. SPECIAL ORDINANCE - MIDLAND AVENUE (CON-ED)
8. ALL OTHER BUSINESS COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007
TIME: __8:00PM_____
PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
DISTRICT
1 MAJORITY LEADER PATRICIA D. McDOW
4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT
2 SANDY ANNABI
3 DENNIS M. ROBERTSON
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 THURSDAY JULY 12, 2007 AT THE YONKERS RIVERFRONT LIBRARY, ONE LARKIN CENTER, YONKERS, NEW YORK AT 8:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON:
1. RESOLUTION – DE -DEDICATION OF LAND (COLLINS)
2. RESOLUTION - VERIZON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
3. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
4. GENERAL ORDINANCE - PROTO REALTY LLC.
5. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – FULLERTON AVENUE (CON-ED)
6. SPECIAL ORDINANCE – MILE SQUARE RD (CON-ED)
7. SPECIAL ORDINANCE - MIDLAND AVENUE (CON-ED)
8. ALL OTHER BUSINESS COMING BEFORE THE COUNCIL
CHUCK LESNICK
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Public Hearing on the Verizon Cable TV Franchise Agreement: Also on Thursday and at the Library
THURSDAY, July 12 (continued):
2nd VERIZON Franchise Public Hearing before the City Council, 7:00 PM, Riverfront Library
2nd VERIZON Franchise Public Hearing before the City Council, 7:00 PM, Riverfront Library
CDA Public Hearing on the Collins II Project
Yonkers Community Development Agency and the City Council of the City of Yonkers Public Hearing, 6:30 PM
Riverfront Library Auditorium
NOTICE BELOW
CORPORATION NOTICE
YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
CITY OF YONKERS – NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Yonkers Community Development Agency (the “Agency”) and the City Council of the City of Yonkers pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of subdivision 2 in Section 507 of Article 15 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, that the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Library Auditorium, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, New York on the following matters, to wit:
A Public Hearing on the approval of a proposed amendment to the Land
Disposition Agreement between the Agency and Collins Yonkers II, LLC (“Collins”) dated as of June 1, 2006 (“LDA”) to provide for the disposition of certain additional land acquired by the Agency from the City of Yonkers as a result of the discontinuation of certain public streets adjacent to the Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J, as such parcels are designated in the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and Design Guidelines (“Master Plan”) for the redevelopment of a major portion of the downtown waterfront area of the City, extending north and south from the foot of Main Street and situated principally within Riverview Urban Renewal Area (“Additional Lands”); and
The Additional Lands, comprised of the streets known as Water Street, portions of Wells Avenue and Dock street, located adjacent to Section 2, Block 2600 and Block 2605 as shown on the Office Tax Map of the City of Yonkers, were discontinued upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, subject to proper relocation of any existing utility easements of record, and the City Council by Special Ordinance No. 14-2007 adopted on April 24, 2007 approved such discontinuance and authorized and directed the City Engineer to change the Official Map of the City of Yonkers to reflect such discontinuance.
The proposed disposition of the Additional Lands to Collins will be on the
same terms and conditions in the LDA as for Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J, and the Additional Lands shall be deemed part of the Collins project under the proposed First Amendment. The LDA provides that upon substantial completion of the project, Collins shall have an exclusive option to purchase the development site, less the Community Open Space, for the purchase price of $1,200,000 per acre, with the final price determined based on the acreage comprising the actual portion of the site acquired by Collins for the residential project. Substantially all of the Additional Lands will be developed as Community Open Space, and within five years of completion shall be dedicated for public use.
By resolutions adopted by the Agency on April 26, 2006 and by the City Council
on May 23, 2006, Collins was re-confirmed as a qualified and eligible sponsor in accordance with Articles 15 and 15-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York for redevelopment of Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J of the Master Plan.
A copy of the proposed form of the amendment to the LDA and the LDA are available for public examination at the office of the Agency, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, New York for a period of ten (10) days commencing on the date of publication of this Notice, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
JOAN DEIRLEIN
City Clerk
City of Yonkers
City Hall
Yonkers, N.Y. 10701
June 29, 2007
Riverfront Library Auditorium
NOTICE BELOW
CORPORATION NOTICE
YONKERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS
CITY OF YONKERS – NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Yonkers Community Development Agency (the “Agency”) and the City Council of the City of Yonkers pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of subdivision 2 in Section 507 of Article 15 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, that the City Council of the City of Yonkers, New York will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Library Auditorium, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, New York on the following matters, to wit:
A Public Hearing on the approval of a proposed amendment to the Land
Disposition Agreement between the Agency and Collins Yonkers II, LLC (“Collins”) dated as of June 1, 2006 (“LDA”) to provide for the disposition of certain additional land acquired by the Agency from the City of Yonkers as a result of the discontinuation of certain public streets adjacent to the Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J, as such parcels are designated in the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and Design Guidelines (“Master Plan”) for the redevelopment of a major portion of the downtown waterfront area of the City, extending north and south from the foot of Main Street and situated principally within Riverview Urban Renewal Area (“Additional Lands”); and
The Additional Lands, comprised of the streets known as Water Street, portions of Wells Avenue and Dock street, located adjacent to Section 2, Block 2600 and Block 2605 as shown on the Office Tax Map of the City of Yonkers, were discontinued upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, subject to proper relocation of any existing utility easements of record, and the City Council by Special Ordinance No. 14-2007 adopted on April 24, 2007 approved such discontinuance and authorized and directed the City Engineer to change the Official Map of the City of Yonkers to reflect such discontinuance.
The proposed disposition of the Additional Lands to Collins will be on the
same terms and conditions in the LDA as for Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J, and the Additional Lands shall be deemed part of the Collins project under the proposed First Amendment. The LDA provides that upon substantial completion of the project, Collins shall have an exclusive option to purchase the development site, less the Community Open Space, for the purchase price of $1,200,000 per acre, with the final price determined based on the acreage comprising the actual portion of the site acquired by Collins for the residential project. Substantially all of the Additional Lands will be developed as Community Open Space, and within five years of completion shall be dedicated for public use.
By resolutions adopted by the Agency on April 26, 2006 and by the City Council
on May 23, 2006, Collins was re-confirmed as a qualified and eligible sponsor in accordance with Articles 15 and 15-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York for redevelopment of Parcels B, C, D and a portion of J of the Master Plan.
A copy of the proposed form of the amendment to the LDA and the LDA are available for public examination at the office of the Agency, 87 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, New York for a period of ten (10) days commencing on the date of publication of this Notice, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
JOAN DEIRLEIN
City Clerk
City of Yonkers
City Hall
Yonkers, N.Y. 10701
June 29, 2007
Budget Committee Meeting Thursday at the Riverfront Library at 5:30pm
Please be advised that we have scheduled a Budget Committee Meeting for Thursday, July 12th, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. at the Riverfront Library- Auditorium-1 Larkin Center.
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Status Report - Board of Education Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
We are requesting that Superintendent Pierorazio attend as well as any other personnel he deems necessary.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You,
Liam J. McLaughlin,Budget Chair
Dennis M. Robertson,Budget Co-Chair
The following item(s) will be discussed:
1. Status Report - Board of Education Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
We are requesting that Superintendent Pierorazio attend as well as any other personnel he deems necessary.
Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You,
Liam J. McLaughlin,Budget Chair
Dennis M. Robertson,Budget Co-Chair
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
IDA Meeting Wednesday at the Community Friendly Time of 8:30pm
WEDNESDAY, July 11: Yonkers Industrial Dev Agency Board Meeting
Yonkers IDA Meeting
July 11, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Yonkers City Hall
Mayor's Reception Room
The agenda for the IDA board meeting is attached, and can also be found at:
http://www.cityofyonkersida.com/PDFs/Agendas/Agenda_7_11_07.pdf
Yonkers IDA Meeting
July 11, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Yonkers City Hall
Mayor's Reception Room
The agenda for the IDA board meeting is attached, and can also be found at:
http://www.cityofyonkersida.com/PDFs/Agendas/Agenda_7_11_07.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting Tonight at 5:00pm
TUESDAY, July 10: Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting
Date: 7/10/2007 5:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall
40 South Boadway,
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please note in particular this item, which, if approved, will set a precedent for allowing a "boarding" high school with dormitories:
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5045 Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of KHal Adath Jeshurum (owner), to make interior alterations to the existing vacant Synagogue, creating a high school with dormitories. Pursuant to Section 43-35D(4), no school building shall be located closer than 25 to an adjacent residentially used property line. Also, pursuant to Section 43-27, dormitories for a High School are not permitted, on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: S-100.
Full Agenda can be found out:
http://www.yonkersny.gov/?page=10&recordid=460&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
Date: 7/10/2007 5:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall
40 South Boadway,
Yonkers, New York 10701
Please note in particular this item, which, if approved, will set a precedent for allowing a "boarding" high school with dormitories:
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 5045 Use & Area Variance & Appeal of an Interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings of the Use Variance Requirement Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of KHal Adath Jeshurum (owner), to make interior alterations to the existing vacant Synagogue, creating a high school with dormitories. Pursuant to Section 43-35D(4), no school building shall be located closer than 25 to an adjacent residentially used property line. Also, pursuant to Section 43-27, dormitories for a High School are not permitted, on premises known as 222 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lot: 1, Zone: S-100.
Full Agenda can be found out:
http://www.yonkersny.gov/?page=10&recordid=460&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
Charter Revision Meeting Monday 7:00pm in the Law Library
Charter Revision Meeting Monday 7:00pm in the Law Library according to the new city of Yonkers website.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Sunday, July 8, 2007
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