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FINAL
TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

This meeting will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium, located at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, and will also take place via Zoom. If you would like to watch the meeting, you may do so via the Town's website at https://ny-greenburgh.civicplus.com/485/Watch-Live-Board-Meetings. This meeting will be broadcast live on Cable Television and a recording likely will be available on cable television thereafter. If you would like to participate in one or more of the public hearings via Zoom, you must pre-register through the Department of Community Development and Conservation by emailing publichearing@greenburghny.com or calling 914-989-1530, specifying the application(s) that you would like to speak on. Instructions to participate will then be emailed to you or you will receive a return phone call.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

EXECUTIVE SESSION

An Executive Session to discuss a legal, procedural matter. No votes are to be taken.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 24-01 Yanez Car Wash, 578 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Site Plan and Special Use Permit (Car Washing Establishment) – Pre-submission Conference
A Pre-submission Conference to discuss a potential future Site Plan and Special Use Permit (Car Washing Establishment) application. The Applicant proposes to demolish an existing residence and construct a new car washing establishment with a car lounge on the second story. The car wash is proposed to be on the first story and will have vacuum areas after vehicles exit the wash. The car lounge is proposed to be on the second story of the building, accessible via a car elevator. The Applicant has indicated that numerous area variances for setbacks and coverage may be required. The property consists of approximately 15,246 sq. ft. (0.35 acres) and is situated on the northeasterly side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Colorado Avenue. The property is located in the IB Intermediate Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID 7.410-228-15.

Case No. PB 24-02 Yanez Car Dealership, 560 & 564 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, and Special Use Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales) – Pre-submission Conference
A Pre-submission Conference to discuss a potential future Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, and Special Use Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales) application. The Applicant proposes to demolish an existing residence and commercial building in order to construct a new car dealership. The proposed car dealership would consist of two (2) stories with rooftop parking/storage for vehicles. The Applicant has indicated that numerous area variances for setbacks and coverage may be required. The properties consist of approximately 23,958 sq. ft. (0.55 acres) and are situated on the northeasterly side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Colorado Avenue. The properties are located in the IB Intermediate Business District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID 7.410-228-20 & 21.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Individuals may submit comments on public hearing items via email to publichearing@greenburghny.com, or regular mail to Town of Greenburgh, attn: CD&C, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, 10607, within the open written record period and such comments will be made part of the record.
The Planning Board is a group of volunteers appointed by the Town Board to evaluate land use applications in accordance with the Town Code. When property owners seek to develop their land or make improvements via subdivision or if they will be disturbing an area with a steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent, regulated buffer area, they must apply to the Planning Board for approval. It is the job of the Planning Board to balance the rights of land owners while ensuring the adverse impacts to the surrounding community are minimized. Decisions on adjustments to the proposed plan are based on factual evidence and reviewed for consistency with our Town code and Comprehensive Plan. This evidence primarily comes from applicants and their advisors, site visits conducted by Planning Board members, and input from Town staff, the appropriate Fire District, and the public as part of the public hearing process. The relative popularity of an application is not a factor in Planning Board decisions. Decisions are based on the facts presented. The Planning Board is a group of volunteers appointed by the Town Board to evaluate land use applications in accordance with the Town Code. When property owners seek to develop their land or make improvements via subdivision or if they will be disturbing an area with a steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent, regulated buffer area, they must apply to the Planning Board for approval. It is the job of the Planning Board to balance the rights of land owners while ensuring the adverse impacts to the surrounding community are minimized. Decisions on adjustments to the proposed plan are based on factual evidence and reviewed for consistency with our Town code and Comprehensive Plan. This evidence primarily comes from applicants and their advisors, site visits conducted by Planning Board members, and input from Town staff, the appropriate Fire District, and the public as part of the public hearing process. The relative popularity of an application is not a factor in Planning Board decisions. Decisions are based on the facts presented.

Case No. TB 23-09 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Local Law – Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board Referral)
A public discussion to obtain public input related to a Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board referral) to regulate and permit Accessory Dwelling Units, pursuant to Section 285-36 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, with related definitions. The Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh finds it desirable to explore allowing accessory dwelling units in one-family residential districts to provide an opportunity for development of rental housing units designed to meet housing needs that include, but are not limited to, single persons, couples, other small households, relatives of existing families within the Town, the young, the elderly, and persons seeking more affordable options. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment would allow for accessory dwellings units in the R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-15, R-20, R-30, and R-40 Zoning Districts, by Special Use Permit from the Planning Board

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION (continued)

Case No. TB 23-09 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Local Law – Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board Referral)
A continued work session (January 4, 2024) to consider a Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board referral) to regulate and permit Accessory Dwelling Units, pursuant to Section 285-36 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, with related definitions. The Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh finds it desirable to explore allowing accessory dwelling units in one-family residential districts to provide an opportunity for development of rental housing units designed to meet housing needs that include, but are not limited to, single persons, couples, other small households, relatives of existing families within the Town, the young, the elderly, and persons seeking more affordable options. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment would allow for accessory dwellings units in the R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-15, R-20, R-30, and R-40 Zoning Districts, by Special Use Permit from the Planning Board

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.