Minutes

Committee on the Environment

January 21, 1997

Present: Chair Carsky, Legs: Delfino, LaMotte and

Latimer

Also Present: Mr. Buroughs, Ms. DiGroussa, Ms. LeLash,

Mr. Hosey, Mr. Sandford, Ms. Morgan,

Mr. Yeogel, Mrs. Keating

Items Discussed:

Chair Carsky opened the meeting. She stated that the Planning Department was in to give us an update on the 9A Corridor Study and Non-Point Source Solution.

Mr. Buroughs explained how this study came about. The Town of Greenburgh was developing land along this corridor without consulting Mount Pleasant. A task force was formed of Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant and DOT officials. It was agreed that Route 119 at 9A and Eastbound exit off 287 to 9A were the two key issues.

There is plenty of potential along this corridor. At present there is 3.7 million square feet of office space with over 13,000 employees. There are also 14 major trucking companies and two neighborhoods involved. There is room for 1.4 million square feet of retail space. There are 2000 acres within 27 different zoning districts, therefore, there are many different setbacks. The Westchester County Planning Board is involved in this issue to try to help the municipalities come up with a uniform plan.

Leg. Delfino asked why so much as been allowed to go on. Mr. Buroughs stated that each matter is addressed separately - as if it was the only project. The whole issue is not taken into account.

Chair Carsky asked that this report is for the Board to digest and watch and Mr. Buroughs agreed.

Leg. Delfino asked the status of the HOV lane on I287 and Mr. Buroughs stated that the State is still preparing the final EIS, which is to be released in the Spring.

Ms. Morgan stated that no matter what comes out in the EIS, the State plans to go ahead with it anyway.

Ms. DiGroussa went on to explain the Non-Point Source Solution. Area 5 has proceeded the most. In 1993 the Non-Point Steering Committee came out with a document with 33 recommendations - mainly to reduce chemical applications and septic systems.

There is a management Committee of the Long Island Sound and $13 million has been allocated for use with a 13 year plan. There will be a guide for the resident homeowner in the area and a campaign in the Newspapers to tell homeowners how to protect our water. The Long Island Sound Report gave Westchester good marks.

Leg. Latimer suggested the following items be received and filed:

1. Forwarding a resolution from the Village or Port Chester about

commercial fishing activity on Long Island Sound. On motion of

Leg. Latimer, seconded by Leg. Delfino, the item was received and

filed 4-0.

2. Forwarding a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Transportation to the Chairman of US Air regarding Stage 2

Aircraft was on motion of Leg. Latimer, seconded by Leg. LaMotte,

received and filed 4-0.

3. Village of Mamaroneck resolution funding under the Clean Water/

Clean Air Bond Act was on motion of Leg. Latimer, seconded by

Leg. Delfino, received and filed 4-0.

There was a discussion about Parkland and its use - active vs. passive, and the Read Sanctuary in particular.

Chair Carsky asked Leg. Latimer if we ever received the money on the

Jay Property, and he said no.

Leg. LaMotte requested that Mr. Ochacher update the Committee on the status of the clean-up by local municipalities for pollutants.

Chair Carsky informed that Committee that we will receive a PRC Master Plan update at our next committee meeting. She also asked the Committee about changing our time and to think about it. Next week we will meet at the same time.

On motion of Leg. Latimer, seconded by Leg. LaMotte, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.

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