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Petition to the Planning Board, November 2015 Henry Avenue
We respectfully request that the Planning Board refrain from addressing environmental concerns on a piece-meal basis and, instead, make a positive declaration of significance for the 1216 Henry Avenue subdivision under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for the following reasons:
- Segmentation: The phases of the subdivision are being segmented by the developer in an attempt to avoid environmental review under SEQRA; it is a three lot subdivision and all of its components that require discretionary permissions: the enlargement of the existing house: the demolition of outbuildings to create zoning-compliant lots; the subdivision of the property in to a three-lot subdivision should be considered as an entire action under SEQRA
- Rock Chipping: There is significant rock involved in this development potentially impacting the neighboring foundations and creating an adverse building situation. In addition, there has been fill and grading that has already taken place although it is unclear whether permits were issued to do these development activities.
- Storm water - Infiltration system proposed in the submitted Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) does not conform with Chapter 294 (Storm water Management), the New York State Storm water Design Manual and Best Management Practices.
- Neighborhood Character; the centerpiece of the new development, the greatly expanded house at 1216 Henry Avenue is out of character with the rest of the neighborhood; the Planning Board has expressed concerns that the proposed new buildings should be required to be consistent in scale and massing with the community character and cannot possibly issue a negative declaration until it is presented with the evidence that the proposed houses are consistent with the neighborhood. (This is not a zoning or FAR issue it is an aesthetic issue).
- Environmental impacts acknowledged by applicant: The developer has acknowledged that there are potential environmental impacts and concerns, going so far as to propose alternatives.
We respectfully request that the Planning Board make a positive declaration under SEQR and require an Environmental Impact Statement.
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December 9, 2015
The Planning Board sees our momentum now and they know we are paying attention to their process. Call the board office to demand a positive declaration of significance before they move forward. Post this link on your Facebook page to make sure our neighbors know how to get involved.
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The Planning Board must due their due diligence on this site and issue a pos dec. Please pay attention to the issues raised by the community and stop turning a blind eye to developers who are contributing to the total urbanization of Mamaroneck.
This ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY has to be done before anymore decisions are made on this application!
just look at my old property at 1810 palmer Ave in Larchmont. These developers need to be stopped! Totally ruining our communities because of their greed
Please address the need to control the aesthetics of Rye Neck and give it the respect it deserves. We need stricter housing laws to protect our home values and quality of life.
I grew up on Florence St. at the base of Henry Ave. The proposed development is ridiculous and entirely motivated by greed on the part of the developer. This plan cannot be allowed to happen.
When will quality of life and the environment supersede developers' get-rich schemes?
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Final supporters
Petition to the Planning Board, November 2015 Henry Avenue
We respectfully request that the Planning Board refrain from addressing environmental concerns on a piece-meal basis and, instead, make a positive declaration of significance for the 1216 Henry Avenue subdivision under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for the following reasons:
- Segmentation: The phases of the subdivision are being segmented by the developer in an attempt to avoid environmental review under SEQRA; it is a three lot subdivision and all of its components that require discretionary permissions: the enlargement of the existing house: the demolition of outbuildings to create zoning-compliant lots; the subdivision of the property in to a three-lot subdivision should be considered as an entire action under SEQRA
- Rock Chipping: There is significant rock involved in this development potentially impacting the neighboring foundations and creating an adverse building situation. In addition, there has been fill and grading that has already taken place although it is unclear whether permits were issued to do these development activities.
- Storm water - Infiltration system proposed in the submitted Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) does not conform with Chapter 294 (Storm water Management), the New York State Storm water Design Manual and Best Management Practices.
- Neighborhood Character; the centerpiece of the new development, the greatly expanded house at 1216 Henry Avenue is out of character with the rest of the neighborhood; the Planning Board has expressed concerns that the proposed new buildings should be required to be consistent in scale and massing with the community character and cannot possibly issue a negative declaration until it is presented with the evidence that the proposed houses are consistent with the neighborhood. (This is not a zoning or FAR issue it is an aesthetic issue).
- Environmental impacts acknowledged by applicant: The developer has acknowledged that there are potential environmental impacts and concerns, going so far as to propose alternatives.
We respectfully request that the Planning Board make a positive declaration under SEQR and require an Environmental Impact Statement.
Updates
December 9, 2015
The Planning Board sees our momentum now and they know we are paying attention to their process. Call the board office to demand a positive declaration of significance before they move forward. Post this link on your Facebook page to make sure our neighbors know how to get involved.
7 Comments
No Sub divisions!! We are all investing in our one family homes and need to preserve that character and quality of homeownership and pride. AND Rye Neck schools are getting crowded!
The Planning Board must due their due diligence on this site and issue a pos dec. Please pay attention to the issues raised by the community and stop turning a blind eye to developers who are contributing to the total urbanization of Mamaroneck.
This ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY has to be done before anymore decisions are made on this application!
just look at my old property at 1810 palmer Ave in Larchmont. These developers need to be stopped! Totally ruining our communities because of their greed
Please address the need to control the aesthetics of Rye Neck and give it the respect it deserves. We need stricter housing laws to protect our home values and quality of life.
I grew up on Florence St. at the base of Henry Ave. The proposed development is ridiculous and entirely motivated by greed on the part of the developer. This plan cannot be allowed to happen.
When will quality of life and the environment supersede developers' get-rich schemes?
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No Sub divisions!! We are all investing in our one family homes and need to preserve that character and quality of homeownership and pride. AND Rye Neck schools are getting crowded!