Final Nolles Ridge Hearing Addresses Rock Blasting

The final public hearing for the Nolles Ridge Project—a subdivision that will develop 800 Fenimore Rd. into six homes, two ponds and a new public road—was held last night by the Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board.

Several residents who live on Country Road—the roadway closest to the proposed construction—voiced concern. Susan Greenhill expressed anxiety over the project's potential noise (construction will include blasting to remove rocks).

"We're right next to the site," she told the board. "We're worried the construction noise will be a disturbance."

Village engineering consultant Keith Furey answered Greenhill.

"Rock will be blasted for short periods of time each day, and only once or twice per day," he said. Furey continued, noting there is a village noise ordinance that restricts construction noise above a certain decibel.

Furey also addressed residents' worries that excessive erosion and water run-off may result in flooding.

"The Stormwater Management Plan dictates sediment control during the course of construction," he said, explaining bales of hay and other barriers will be used to prevent erosion, run-off and, ultimately, flooding.

Later in the evening, the board approved the building of a six-foot, walnut-colored barrier to prevent construction from becoming an eyesore.

The board also thanked Stuart Tiekert for his past input on the project. Tiekert, a resident who opposes the construction, has submitted letters and complaints to the board urging them to reconsider the project.

"Mr. Tiekert's comments have been taken into consideration," said Planning Board Chair Robert Galvin.

Read Tiekert's letter here and Furey's response here.

Though yesterday marked the final public hearing, the board still must review and approve preliminary steps. The next Planning Board meeting will be held July 22.