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  TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, November 1, 2023 – 6:00 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://nygreenburgh.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
 
1.   ROLL CALL
 
2.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
3.   CORRESPONDENCE
 
4.   NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION
 
a.  


Case No. PB 23-21 Hasebe, 100 High Point Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit (Pre-Submission Conference)
A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application. The Applicant seeks feedback regarding the potential to subdivide an existing vacant lot into two (2) lots for the purpose of constructing two (2) single-family homes. The Applicant’s layout consists of the creation of two (2) flag lots of approximately 40,050 sq. ft. each, with the access strips totaling approximately 3,099 sq. ft. As designed, the project would require an area variance for more than one flag lot per subdivision plat. Steep slopes exist on-site in the area of likely development, and a Steep Slope Permit is likely to be required. The site is wooded as well, and removal of regulated trees would require a Tree Removal Permit. Existing foundation remnants would be proposed for removal. The property consist of approximately 83,199 sq. ft. (1.91 acres) and is situated on the northeasterly side of High Point Road, at the termination of the cul-de-sac. The property is located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.520-356-59.
 
b.  


Case No. PB 23-04 Lee, 2 Blueberry Hill Road (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new garage, a new second story addition, new rear deck, and installation of a new driveway. The Applicant proposes approximately 2,102 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant proposes approximately 7.8 cubic yards of excavation, and approximately 37.3 cubic yards of imported fill. The easterly half of the property is occupied by a pond, and most of the area of work is within the 100-foot regulated buffer of this wetland. No direct disturbance to the pond is proposed, with the closest area of work being approximately 30 feet from the nearest pond edge. In a memorandum dated July 25, 2023, amended October 12, 2023, the Building Inspector determined that the following area variances are required in connection with the project, as currently proposed: (1) minimum setback from principal building to front yard property line, from 40 feet (required) to 21.33 feet (proposed); (2) minimum setback from principal building to side yard property line, from 25 feet (required) to 3.16 feet (proposed); (3) minimum setback from driveway to side yard property line, from 20 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (4) outside stairway closer than 5 feet to side property line, from 5 feet (required) to 3.16 feet (proposed); and (5) deck closer than 5 feet to side property line, from 5 feet (required) to 3.16 feet (proposed). The property consists of approximately 61,499 sq. ft. (1.41 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Blueberry Hill Road, at the intersection of Blueberry Hill Road and Mountain Road. The property is located in the R-40 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.440-252-13.
 
c.  


Case No. PB 23-20 101 Realty LLC, 24 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Permit (Restaurant)
A Special Permit (Restaurant) application involving the proposed conversion of a deli space with incidental dining into a restaurant use. The Applicant seeks approval to permit additional interior seating within the currently vacant 1,750 sq. ft. building, to bring the total permissible seat count up to 42 seats. The property received a Special Permit for Incidental Dining as part of Case No. PB 17-18. The restaurant use requires 28 off-street parking spaces, where 21 spaces exist, necessitating an area variance. The Applicant also requires relief from a portion of Condition 1 of the decision of ZBA Case No. 22-42, which restricts the use to a bakery, deli, pizzeria, or ice cream stand. No exterior site changes are proposed. The property consists of approximately 15,346 sq. ft. (0.35 acres) and is situated on the northerly side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Old Kensico Road. The property is located in the DS Designed Shopping District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.570-310-1.
 
5.   OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION
 
 
a.  


Case No. PB 22-07 Chick-fil-A, 20 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Site Plan, Special Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (September 20, 2023 & October 4, 2023) to discuss a Site Plan, Special Use Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment, with related improvements. The Applicant proposes to construct a new, 5,028 sq. ft., 94-seat (74 interior, 20 exterior) Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment, with a double-lane drive-thru. The property has existing curb cuts on Old Kensico Road and on County Center Road. The Applicant proposes to relocate the curb cut on Old Kensico Road and add a curb cut to County Center Road. The Applicant proposes to include 112 parking spaces (79 striped, 33 credited for drive-thru), where 143 spaces are required. A total of thirty (30) off-street parking spaces, dedicated for employee parking only, are proposed to be situated on an adjacent lot located within the City of White Plains zoned Business (B-3), requiring approval from the city. The following area variances are required: (1) side yard setback to detached canopy, from 40 feet (required) to 6.8 feet (proposed); (2) Tarrytown Road side yard setback to principle building, from 40 feet (required) to 36.8 feet (proposed); (3) County Center Road side yard setback to principle building, from 40 feet (required) to 5.4 feet (proposed); (4) total of two side yards, from 80 feet (required) to 42.2 feet (proposed); (5) distance from off-street parking to principal building, from 10 feet (required) to 7.7 feet/0 feet for the parking lot/drive-thru (proposed); (6) off-street parking spaces, from 143 (required) to 112 (proposed); (7) distance from off-street parking to front lot line, from 20 feet (required) to 3.4 feet (proposed); (8) distance from off-street parking to side lot line (County Center Road), from 10 feet (required) to 2.4 feet (proposed); (9) distance from off-street parking to side lot line (Tarrytown Road), from 10 feet (required) to 2.2 feet (proposed); (10) height of exterior lighting, from 14 feet (permitted) to 27 feet (proposed); (11) Old Kensico Road front yard setback to accessory storage building (storage shed, from 30 feet (required) to 21.8 feet (proposed); and (12) County Center Road side yard setback to accessory storage building (storage shed), from 40 feet (required) to 19.5 feet (proposed). The Applicant proposes to remove several landscaped trees in the existing parking area, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for 19 trees and 270 shrubs, as replacement. The Applicant seeks waivers from the Planning Board for the required 10-foot landscaped buffers on all sides of the property. The Applicant has prepared a traffic impact study, which has been reviewed by the Town’s traffic consultant for this project. The subject properties consist of approximately 75,065 sq. ft. (1.7 acres) and are situated on the northerly side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Old Kensico Road. The properties within the Town of Greenburgh are located in the DS Designed Shopping District, are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.570-328-1 & 2, and in total consist of approximately 55,912 sq. ft. The properties within the City of White Plains are located within the B-3 Business District, are designated as Parcel ID: 125.57-3-1 & 2, and in total consist of approximately 19,153 sq. ft.
 
6.   NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION (continued)
 
a.  


Case No. TB 23-11 Solar Energy System Local Law – Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board Referral)A work session to discuss a Zoning Text Amendment (Town Board referral) to regulate and permit Solar Energy Systems, through the establishment of a new section of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 285-37.2, with associated definitions. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment would divide Solar Energy Systems into Tiers 1-4, and require the placement of a Solar Overlay Zone to facilitate any Tier 4 facility.
 
b.  


Case No. PB 23-22 Tasca Hyundai, 450 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan and Planning Board Special Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales)(Pre-Submission Conference)
A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future Site Plan and Special Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales) application. The Applicant seeks to expand and convert an existing shopping center building into a Hyundai dealership with an associated service center. The existing on-site buildings consist of approximately 40,000 sq. ft., and the sought after additions consist of approximately 9,000 sq. ft. The Applicant indicates that approximately 180-300 vehicles could be accommodated on-site, with car-carriers dropping off vehicles at an off-site location. The Applicant indicates that the on-site drainage system would be improved as part of the project. The property consists of approximately 189,921 sq. ft. (4.36 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue South, immediately north of the intersection of Central Park Avenue South and Dromore Road. The property is located in the CA Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.471-346-1.
 
7.   ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm.
 
 

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