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Cafe at 189 Main Street Hearing Monday; BID Expansion Scheduling at Council
Posted on Sunday, August 05 @ 12:07:25 EDT by jfbailey
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WPCNR FOR THE RECORD. August 4, 2007: The Common Council Agenda for Monday evening has been released with the two marquee issues appearing to be the public hearing on the 189 Main Street Via Quadronno cafe building and the setting of a hearing for September 10, 2007 on the expansion of the Downtown BID Improvement district in 2008-2009. The Agenda:
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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR STATED MEETING AUGUST 6, 2007 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Hon. Glen Hockley
INVOCATION: Rev. Frank Williams Bethel Baptist Church
ROLL CALL: City Clerk
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Robert Peace Building Service Worker Department of Public Works Building Maintenance
RECOGNITION: President’s Fitness Awards
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of LC Main LLC ("Applicant") to designate a proposed project known as 189 Main Street and the site of the 221 Main Street Project as one development site under Footnote (h) of Section 5.3 (Schedule of Dimensional Regulations-Non-Residential) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains ("Zoning Ordinance") for the purposes of calculating building height and building coverage and for an amended site plan approval for 221 Main Street to include site plan approval under Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of 189 Main Street for the development of an approximately 5,500 square foot, one story building above grade with a cellar and mezzanine, fronting on Main Street to be used as a ‘Café.’
Communications from Commissioner of Building
Design Review Board
Commissioner of Planning
Planning Board
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Traffic Commission
Commissioner of Parking
Conservation Board
Westchester County Planning Board
Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of LC Main LLC ("Applicant") to designate a proposed project known as 189 Main Street and the site of the 221 Main Street Project as one development site under Footnote (h) of Section 5.3 (Schedule of Dimensional Regulations-Non-Residential) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains ("Zoning Ordinance") for the purposes of calculating building coverage and for an amended site plan approval for 221 Main Street to include site plan approval under Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of 189 Main Street for the development of an approximately 4,319 square foot, one story building above grade with a cellar and mezzanine, fronting on Main Street to be used as a "Cafe."
Public Hearing in relation to the application submitted on behalf of 1133-399 Westchester Avenue LLC and 1133-300 Westchester Avenue LLC, the owners of the property known as 1133 Westchester Avenue (Section 131.20, Block 1, Lot 1.1), located in the C-O (Campus Office) Zoning District, for Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to construct a 142 room extended stay hotel, with accessory parking, and Special Permit/Site Plan Approvals to allow placement of a day care center, restaurant, bank and health club in the existing office building, in accordance with Sections 2.5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 6.7.7, 6.7.29, 7.2, and 8.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains.
Communications from Commissioner of Building
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Commissioner of Parking
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES:
Communication from Special Counsel in relation to certain tax review proceedings.
Ordinance authorizing the settlement of certain tax review proceedings.
Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5292, Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation 2007 - 2008.
Communication from Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains to amend the Capital Project Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5292, Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation 2007.
Bond Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $350,000 bonds of the City of White Plains, Westchester County, New York, to pay part of the cost of the rehabilitation and improvement of various City Parking Garages throughout and in and for said City, and the appropriation and expenditure of $1,750 from the General Fund for said purpose.
Communication from Chairman, Capital Projects Board, in relation to Capital Project No. C5291, Miscellaneous Storm Water Drains FY 2007/2008.
Communication from Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Ordinance amending the Capital Projects Fund by establishing Capital Project No. C5291, Miscellaneous Storm Water Drain Reconstruction FY 2007/2008.
Bond Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $400,000 bonds of the City of White Plains, Westchester County, New York, to pay part of the cost of storm water drain improvements at various locations throughout and in and for said City, and the appropriation and expenditure of $2,000 from the General Fund for said purpose.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a request for the waiver of public bidding on the procurement of prototype hydrogen powered vehicles and compressed natural gas/hydrogen gas blending units and dispensers.
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to direct the Commissioner of Public Works to procure prototype hydrogen powered vehicles, as well as innovative compressed natural gas/hydrogen gas blending units and dispensers, by contract and waive competitive bidding under Section 213 of the Charter of the City of White Plains.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to an amendment to the 2006 - 2007 General Fund Budget to provide additional funds for repairs to City property, and other expenses due to the "micro burst" storm of July 2006.
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to direct the Budget Director to amend the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget in order to provide funding for the necessary repairs to City property, as well as overtime salaries, due to downed trees and property damage as a result of the "micro burst" storm of July 2006.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to a request by the YMCA for the closure of certain public streets and appropriate parking restrictions on Saturday, September 15, 2007, for an Annual Family Fun Day (Carnival) Event.
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the closure of portions of Mamaroneck Avenue (Maple Avenue to Carhart Avenue), and appropriate parking restrictions on Saturday, September 15, 2007, for an Annual Family Fun Day (Carnival) Event sponsored by the White Plains YMCA.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to an agreement with the Research Foundation of the City University of New York on behalf of John Jay College of Criminal Justice for the training of White Plains Police Officers.
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Research Foundation of the City University of New York on behalf of John Jay College of Criminal Justice for the training of City Police Officers in managing situations involving emotionally disturbed persons.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to a transfer from Reserve For Financing to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Safety - Police Bureau.
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2006 - 2007 Reserve For Financing in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Public Safety - Police Bureau.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety in relation to the acceptance of a donation of $1000 from Hudson Valley National Foundation in support of an additional mounted unit for the Department of Public Safety.
Ordinance authorizing the amendment of the FY 2007 - 2008 General Fund Budget in order to reflect a donation from Hudson Valley National Foundation in the amount of $1,000 to the Department of Public Safety.
Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to transfer of funds from Reserve For Financing to reflect additional costs with regard to electricity, gas and diesel fuel.
Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from various FY 2006-2007 Reserve For Financing in order to reflect additional cost with regard to electricity, gas and diesel fuel within various departments of the City of White Plains.
Communication from Commissioner of Finance in relation to transfer of funds from Reserve for Financing to reflect additional costs within the Service Office Department.
Ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds from Reserve for Financing in order to reflect additional costs within the Service Office Department of the City of White Plains.
Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a grant from Pow’r Against Tobacco to purchase equipment for the Martial Arts/Boxing Program.
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, a donation from Pow’r Against Tobacco in the amount of $1,000 to be used to purchase mats for the Youth Bureau’s Martial Arts/Boxing Program.
Communication from Director, Youth Bureau, in relation to a contract with the New York State Education Department for a grant in the amount of $342,518 to operate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the State Education Department to receive a grant in the amount of $342,518 to run the 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Communication from Commissioner of Recreation and Parks in relation to a contract with the County of Westchester for continuing senior programs under the Older American Act.
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into agreements with the County of Westchester for the continuing operation by the City of White Plains for programs for Year 2007 under the Older Americans Act.
Communication from Deputy Commissioner Parking in relation to an amendment to the General Fund to reflect additional costs within the Department of Parking.
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the 2006-2007 General Fund Budget in order to reflect additional costs within the Department of Parking.
Communication from Chairman, Traffic Commission, in relation to proposed amendment to the Traffic Ordinance at various locations around the City.
Ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains in relation to Parking Meter Zones, No Parking, No Standing, Traffic Control Signals and Handicapped Metered Parking.
RESOLUTIONS:
Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a revised District Plan for the Extended White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District, and scheduling a hearing for September 10, 2007.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains setting a public hearing for September 10, 2007 on the District Management Plan for the extension of the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District.
Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to a request submitted on behalf of RL and MC Industries, Aura (a/k/a Excite Night), for renewal of a Special Permit for Cabaret Use at 107 Mamaroneck Avenue, and scheduling a public hearing for September 10, 2007.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains scheduling a public hearing for September 10, 2007 in relation to the application submitted on behalf of RL & MC Industries, Inc., operator of Aura, for a Special Permit to operate a cabaret at Aura located at 107 Mamaroneck Avenue.
Communication from Commissioner of Public Works in relation to funding of engineering design on the South Lexington Avenue Public Right-of-Way, and authorizing the implementation and funding of the Federal-Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program-Aid eligible costs, of a Transportation Federal Aid Project.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the implementation and funding in the first instance one hundred percent (100%) of the Federal-Aid and State "Marchiselli" Program-Aid eligible costs, of a Transportation Federal-Aid Project, and appropriating funds therefore.
Communication from the Mayor in relation to a partnership between the City and Pow’r Against Tobacco to urge retailers to reduce tobacco advertising and eliminate tobacco advertising from areas likely to be seen by children.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains urging retailers to reduce their overall tobacco advertising in their place of business and eliminate tobacco advertising from areas likely to be seen by children.
Communication from Commissioner of Planning in relation to the 2007-08 Annual Action Plan of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Communication from Environmental Officer
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains, New York, approving the federally mandated 2007-08 Annual Action Plan for the City of White Plains and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary certifications and assurances and file the approved Plan with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to an application submitted on behalf of White Plains Kensington LLC for site plan approval to construct a 91 unit assisted living facility on Maple Avenue between Longview Avenue and Cromwell Place.
Communications from Design Review Board
Commissioner of Planning
Planning Board
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Traffic Commission
Commissioner of Parking
Westchester County Planning Board
Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of White Plains authorizing the execution of an easement agreement between the City of White Plains and White Plains Kensington, LLC, in relation to an easement across the southerly side yard of the Longview Municipal Parking Garage.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of the White Plains Kensington, LLC ("Applicant") for site plan approval under Sections 7 and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of White Plains ("Zoning Ordinance") to permit the construction of a five (5) story, 91 unit assisted living facility on a 25,600 square foot parcel located on Maple Avenue and bounded by Cromwell Place to the east and Longview Avenue to the west with two (2) stories of parking below the first floor.
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of AvalonBay at Rockledge, for a one year extension to a previously approved site plan to construct a residential rental development at 27 - 29 Barker Avenue.
Communications from Design Review Board
Commissioner of Planning
Planning Board
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Traffic Commission
Commissioner of Parking
Westchester County Planning Board
Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. ("Applicant") for a one (1) year extension of a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval granted on June 5, 2006 for a 393 unit multi-family residential rental building to be located at 27-29 Barker Avenue on a site currently occupied as an accessory parking lot owned by AT&T (Section 125.59, Block 9, Lot 1).
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted by White Plains Hospital Medical Center for a one year extension to a previously approved site plan for an addition and expansion of the Emergency Room.
Communications from Design Review Board
Commissioner of Planning
Planning Board
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Traffic Commission
Commissioner of Parking
Westchester County Planning Board
Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of White Plains Hospital Center for a one (1) year extension of an amendment of a previously approved Special Permit and Site Plans approved on June 5, 2006 to allow for the construction of new additions to the north site of the existing hospital building abutting East Post Road, including a five (5) story addition over the expanded ambulance discharge bays.
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of AllianceBernstein LP and Alaska Permanent Fund, for wall signage to be installed at the northwest corner along Bank Street at the mechanical floor level at 1 North Lexington Avenue.
Communications from Design Review Board
Commissioner of Planning
Planning Board
Commissioner of Public Safety
Commissioner of Public Works
Commissioner of Traffic
Traffic Commission
Commissioner of Parking
Westchester County Planning Board
Environmental Officer
Environmental Findings Resolution
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of AllianceBernstein L.P. and Alaska Permanent fund ("Applicant"), the respective principal tenant and owner of the building known as The Gateway Building, located at One North Lexington Avenue, for wall signage identifying the building as the headquarters of AllianceBernstein to be installed at the northwest corner along Bank Street at the level of the mechanical floor.
Communication from the City Clerk in relation to a request submitted by 91 Mamaroneck Avenue Corp., d/b/a Nicky’s Pizza, 91 Mamaroneck Avenue, requesting a waiver of the 30 day notification requirement set forth in the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for the renewal of a liquor license.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains waiving the thirty (30) day notification requirement set forth in Section64 (2)(a) of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law in regard to an application submitted on behalf of Nicky’s Pizza located at 91 Mamaroneck Avenue for a renewal of a license to sell alcoholic beverages.
Communication from the City Clerk transmitting a request from LC White Plains LLC, requesting a proposed amendment to a previously approved site plan to permit development of 23 affordable rental units in the Air Rights Building above the City Center Municipal Garage.
Environmental Findings Resolution issued under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Environmental Conservation Law Section 8-0101 et. seq. (SEQR), regarding an amendment to the previously amended site plan approved by the Common Council on September 20, 2001 and August 4, 2003, for the project known as the City Center to permit development of 23 affordable rental units in the Air Rights Building above the City Center Municipal Garage.
Resolution of the Common Council of the City of White Plains approving the application submitted on behalf of LC White Plains, LLC ("Applicant") for an amendment to the previously amended site plan originally approved by the Common Council on September 20, 2001, and subsequently amended thereto, for the project known as the City Center, including an amendment adopted August 4, 2003, relating to the initial approval for the portion of the City Center "Development Site" known as the "Air Rights Building" which had permitted the construction of approximately 60,000 square feet of retail space in two (2) levels on the northerly portion of the top of the City Center Municipal Garage and the construction of a deck over the remainder of the top parking level to be improved with, inter alia, a swimming pool and outdoor recreational amenities, to now permit construction of twenty-three (23) "affordable" residential apartments on residential two (2) levels in the first retail roof level of the "Air Rights Building", totaling approximately 26,400 square feet within the existing envelopment of the "Air Rights Building."
REFERRALS:
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf L & M Caterers of White Plains, LLC, for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at BOE@324, 324 Central Park Avenue.
Communication from the Mayor and Council Members Bernstein and Hockley, in relation to proposed amendments to the Rules and Procedures for the City of White Plains Affordable Home Ownership and Rental Housing Program.
Communication from Council Members Boykin, Malmud, Power and Roach, in relation to proposed amendments to the Rules and Procedures for the City of White Plains Affordable Home Ownership and Rental Housing Program.
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted on behalf of Heyman Properties, LLC, for an amendment to a previously approved site plan to install new signs on the property at 1 North Broadway.
ITEM FOR
INFORMATION:
Communication from Acting Commissioner of Building in relation to a request submitted by White Plains Hospital Medical Center for a minor amendment to a previously approved site plan for updates and augmentation to exterior signage around the Hospital campus. | | | | |
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