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DRAFT WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 12, 2025 4:30 p.m. Small Conference Room PRESENT Len Simon, Chairperson Stuart Greenbaum Steve Krisky Cara Politi Leo Wiegman © ALSO PRESENT: Daniel O’Connor, P.E. Village Engineer Bryan Healy, Village Manager 1) CALL TO ORDER Chairman Simon called the Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting of August 12th, 2025 to order at 4:35 p.m. 2) REFERRALS a) Referral from the Village Board of Trustees for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency Review Referral from the Planning Board for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency Review for Tree Removal Permit for Quaker Bridge Replacement Project Angelo Sgobbo, of Westchester County, Esther Rivas of Westchester County, and Matt Hunt, of Creighton Manning were present in support of the application via Zoom. The project will incorporate best management practices for erosion and sediment control which will protect the Croton River. Fifty-six trees are proposed to be removed in the Village to allow the area to be used as a staging and laydown area for the new truss bridge. Tree removal will start in November due to a protected bat species. A total of 79 replacement trees are proposed in the Village. At the end of the project, in October 2026, 35 trees (2-inch caliper) will be planted on site to replace the 56 trees that were removed. The tree spacing was established by the landscape architect. It was discussed that the Planning Board requested some larger trees also be planted. The County consultant reviewed a tree growth chart showing the yearly tree growth expected for the different species to be planted. It was discussed that the remaining 44 trees would be given to the Village to plant elsewhere in the Village. The number and value of the replacement trees was calculated using the method specified in the Village’s new tree law. The WAC reviewed the Coastal Assessment Form and suggested changes that are noted on the attached memo. Stuart Greenbaum made a motion to accept the Coastal Assessment Form, as amended, seconded by Leo Wiegman, and carried, 5 — 0. The WAC reviewed the 44 LWRP policies and identified the applicable policy as noted in the memo attached. Since there is nothing in the referrals that is inconsistent, the WAC made a recommendation of consistency. MOTION: Steve Krisky made a recommendation of consistency, seconded by Leo Wiegman, and the Tel: 914-271-4783 www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Fax: 914-271-3790 motion carried, 5 — 0. b) Referral from Village Board of Trustees for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency Review for AT&T Lease Agreement & Special Permit to co-locate a wireless facility at 1 Van Wyck Street Village Manager Bryan Healy completed both the Coastal Assessment Form and the Short Environmental Assessment Form for this application. The Village is leasing a portion of the roof at the Municipal Building at 1 Van Wyck Street as part of a plan to improve cell phone service in the Village. AT&T are also going to replace the generator and pay the Village a monthly fee to rent the antenna space. The WAC reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and had no changes. Steve Krisky made a motion to accept the SEAF, seconded by Leo Wiegman, and carried, 4 — 0, with Cara Politi leaving the meeting early. The WAC reviewed the Coastal Assessment Form and had no changes. Leo Wiegman made a motion to accept the CAF, seconded by Stuart Greenbaum, and the motion carried, 4 — 0, with Cara Politi leaving early. The WAC reviewed the 44 LWRP policies and identified the applicable policy as noted in the memo attached. Since there is nothing in the referrals that is inconsistent, the WAC made a recommendation of consistency. MOTION: Steve Krisky made a recommendation of consistency, seconded by Stuart Greenbaum, and the motion carried, 4 — 0, with Cara Politi leaving early. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Leo Wiegman made a motion to approve the minutes of the WAC meeting of May 5, 2025, seconded by Steve Krisky, and the motion carried by a vote of 4 — 0, with Cara Politi leaving early. 4. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Stuart Greenbaum made a motion for adjournment, seconded by Leo Wiegman, and the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Stapleton Secretary to the Waterfront Advisory Committee Tel: 914-271-4783 www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Fax: 914-271-3790