Site Plan Amendment for 5 Canal Road to be Sent to Planning Board for Approval
By Stephen E. Lipken
Pelham Manor Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey called the November 10th Board meeting to order, noting that Veterans Day is on Tuesday, November 11th , thanking those who served our country.
Trustee Tim Case announced the passing of former Judge Anthony Pasquantonio, who passed away on Saturday, November 8th, just short of his 95th birthday. Mr. Pasquantonio was a Town Justice for 40 years.
Trustee/Public Works Commissioner Maurice Owen-Michaane expressed pride in Village Manager Lindsey Luft, her staff and the Board, “for really focusing on, implementing and executing stormwater management litigation projects, whether in Highbrook, Pelhamdale by Manor Lane and Monroe.”
Luft noted that a leaf-collection survey is being distributed and Trustee Daniel McLaughlin pointed out that leaf collection in compostable brown paper bags, not plastic is being considered.
Fire Chief Michael Greco reported a couple of brush fires and fires near BJ’s Shopping Center, highways and not on residential streets. “We had one automatic aid call to the High School for a gas leak. We conducted our Fire Prevention Month and distributed 800 bags of safety information to the public schools.
“A few safety tips for the holiday season: try not to block fire hydrants with leaf piles; do not park over leaf piles. Keep candles away from draperies and do not overload extension cords.”
Regarding consideration of Site Plan Amendment to 5 Canal Road, architect Benjamin Schaffer said that this will be sent to Planning Board for approval. “This is an existing building zoned for industrial use. The intent is to use it for warehouse space. There is no variance. Parking requires one car for 3000 square feet; the owners want to occupy three cars at 9000 square feet. The space has to be left open at all times,” Schaffer concluded.