Within the Village of Sleepy Hollow Riverfront Development District there exist parcels which are generally less than two acres in size, that if appropriately redeveloped would advance the purposes of the RF Riverfront Development District. The RF Riverfront Development District generally contemplates minimum lot sizes of 20 acres for redevelopment purposes and allows for smaller parcels adjacent to a riverfront project to apply for a riverfront development project. The development of Horans Landing Park effectively separates the southernmost parcels west of River Street from the redevelopment activity to the north. The parcels located between River Street to the west and Hudson Street to the east are generally less than two acres in lot area (with most lots much less than one acre in area). Recognizing the purpose of the RF District and public purpose served by Horans Landing, which is zoned P Parks, a Southern Riverfront Overlay District (SRF District) will address the redevelopment challenges of the remaining parcels along the Village's southern waterfront area, while adhering to the purpose of the RF District. Within the SRF Overlay District, the authority, purpose, definitions, permitted principal uses and accessory uses, special permit uses and application fees remain the same as the underlying zoning (§§
450-7,
450-8,
450-9,
450-10 and
450-11A). The proposed overlay district promotes and is not inconsistent with the policies set forth in the Village of Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
The boundary of the SRF Overlay District is west of the center
line of Hudson Street from the Tarrytown municipal boundary, north
to the southernmost property line of the General Motors redevelopment
site southern parcel (Lot 933, Section 16-2-4) crossing River Street
to include Horans Landing and parcels south of this municipal park
to the Tarrytown municipal boundary to the south and the Hudson River
to the west.
All riverfront development projects, with or without frontage
on the Hudson River, in the SRF Overlay District shall comply with
the regulations set forth in the underlying zoning unless otherwise
regulated herein. All special permit uses shall require the issuance
of a special permit by the Village Board of Trustees.
Southern Riverfront Development concept plans shall meet the design standards set forth in §
450-18.
Phase I application fees to the Village Board of Trustees and Phase II application fees to the Planning Board shall be set as described in §
450-14.
The approval of a southern riverfront development concept plan
or special permit shall remain valid for a time period specified by
the Village Board of Trustees. In addition, at the time of approving
a special permit, the Village Board of Trustees may set forth the
time period in which construction is to begin and be completed. The
Village Board of Trustees may, at its discretion, extend any time
period it has previously set where it finds that changing market conditions
or other circumstances have acted to prevent the timely commencement
or completion of work and that the developer has proceeded with reasonable
diligence in an effort to assure completion of the work within the
permitted time period. The extension of these time periods shall not
require the holding of a new public hearing.
After approval of a southern riverfront development concept
plan or special permit, any proposed revisions shall be submitted
to the Village Board of Trustees. The Village Board of Trustees, in
its discretion, shall determine the appropriate procedures for consideration
of the proposed revisions and whether such revision is material enough
to require further environmental analysis, further project review
and/or further hearings, as it may deem appropriate.
After approval of the riverfront development plan and special permit, the Village Planning Board may grant site plan approval consistent with §§
450-15F and
450-16B.
Recognizing that flexibility in design may encourage development
that enhances the Village's waterfront and promotes the LWRP, the
following are established as guidelines that can be modified by the
Village Board of Trustees as set forth in the following table to promote
development of the waterfront that best reflects the Village's goals
and vision:
Type
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Requirement
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Minimum lot size
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1 acre
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Maximum building coverage of gross development area
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35%
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Maximum floor area ratio1 (of gross
development area, including residential and all other uses) (FAR)
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0.85
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Maximum impervious surface coverage of gross development area
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70%
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Maximum height
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42 feet2
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Minimum gross development area per dwelling unit
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2,200 square feet3, 6
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Minimum frontage on a public right-of-way
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100 feet
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Minimum open space of gross development area4
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15%
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NOTES:
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1
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When a FAR applies to construction within this district, the
area devoted to structured parking within a building shall not be
regarded as contributing to total floor area.
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2
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Building height shall be calculated as the vertical distance measured at each point along the base of the building from the finished grade at that point to the highest point of a flat roof directly above or to the midpoint of a pitched roof directly above. All habitable stories must be elevated at a minimum one foot above the one-hundred-year floodplain level. The area below the elevated habitable story of the building may, but need not be used for parking. Pursuant to § 450-32B, any proposal that exceeds 42 feet must apply to the Mayor and Board of Trustees for a special permit.
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3
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This shall be calculated by dividing the gross development area
by the number of residential dwelling units in the particular southern
waterfront development project.
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4
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Open space shall be exclusive of all gross area devoted to buildings, parking, streets, utilities and wetland/watercourse areas (but not wetland/watercourse buffers) as defined by Chapter 418, Wetlands and Watercourses, of the Village Code.
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5
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Any request for an increase in FAR, not to exceed an FAR of 1.5, shall require the issuance of a special permit by the Village Board of Trustees consistent with § 450-19A, B(1) and (2), and (3)(b) through (h). In addition to § 450-19B(3)(b) through (h) described above, the following may also be considered by the Board of Trustees: conversion of an active, substantial, nonconforming and/or industrial use to a use that conforms with the objectives and requirements of the SRF District; installation of street improvements, curbs, sidewalks, decorative streetlights, landscaping and other street amenities along River Street and/or Hudson Street; dedication of a pier in a condition suitable for public use; creation of public/private boat slips proximate to Horan's Landing; stabilization of the Hudson River waterfront; enhanced pedestrian access from River Street to the public walkway along the Hudson River; use of construction methods and materials consistent with maximizing energy conservation and sustainability.
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6
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Any request for an increase in minimum gross development area per dwelling unit, not to exceed 1,000 square feet, shall require the issuance of a special permit by the Village Board of Trustees consistent with § 450-19A, B(1) and (2), and (3)(b) through (h). In addition to § 450-19B(3)(b) through (h) described above, the following may also be considered by the Board of Trustees: conversion of an active, substantial, nonconforming and/or industrial use to a use that conforms with the objectives and requirements of the SRF District; installation of street improvements, curbs, sidewalks, decorative streetlights, landscaping and other street amenities along River Street and/or Hudson Street; dedication of a pier in a condition suitable for public use; creation of public/private boat slips proximate to Horan's Landing; stabilization of the Hudson River waterfront; enhanced pedestrian access from River Street to the public walkway along the Hudson River; use of construction methods and materials consistent with maximizing energy conservation and sustainability.
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