Agenda

AGENDA

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

4.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.

REFERRALS FROM THE TOWN BOARD

6.

OLD BUSINESS

a.

Case No. PB 18-10 Quintero Subdivision, 20 Terrace Street (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a final subdivision application involving the subdivision of one (1) existing lot, approximately 11,250 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family residence. Lot 1 would equal approximately 6,250 sq. ft., with an existing one-family residence to remain. Lot 2 would total 5,000 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new, single-family residence. One new curb cut is required along Terrace Street. The project requires the removal of two (2) regulated trees from within the Town’s right-of-way, requiring approval from the Town Highway Superintendent. A Landscape Plan has been submitted, which provides for the planting of two (2) Flowering Dogwood trees, seven (7) Prairie Fire Crabapple trees, five (5) White Pine trees, six (6) Juniper trees, and two (2) American Holly bushes. The project involves approximately 1,400 sq. ft. of disturbance. The project requires approximately 185 cubic yards of cut and 0 cubic yards of fill. The property consists of approximately 11,250 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Terrace Street, at the intersection of Dobbs Ferry Road and Terrace Street. The property is located in the R-5 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.10-6-1.

b.

Case No. TB 18-10 Urban Renewal Rezoning, (Proposed R-5/LTF and R-5/LMF Districts) – Zoning Map and Zoning Text Amendments (Referral from Town Board)
A continuation of a work session (July 18, 2018) to discuss a zoning map and zoning text amendment (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board) to add newly created zoning districts (R-5/LMF and R-5/LTF) to the Town’s Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. The Town of Greenburgh Comprehensive Plan contains policies associated with the planned removal and replacement of the UR – Urban Renewal District. The existing UR District contains over 300 individual parcels that have been identified as appropriate for the proposed R-5/LMF One-Family/Limited Multi-Family Residence and the R-5/LTF One-Family/Limited Two-Family Residence Districts. The Urban Renewal Disctrict was created in 1957, and in total, contains approximately 132 acres of land with a mix of residential, commercial and governmental uses.

7.

NEW BUSINESS

a.

Case No. TB 18-24 Chapter 285 – OB District (Hotel Accessory Use) – Zoning Text Amendment (Referral from Town Board)
A work session to discuss a Town Board referral of a proposed local law to amend Section 285-25 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, entitled “OB – Office Building District,” to allow additional accessory uses in the OB District with respect to hotels allowed pursuant to 285-25(A)(4)(c).

8.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

a.

Case No. PB 18-13 Muger, 7 Rock Hill Lane (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed demolition of an existing single-family residence, in order to construct a new modular, single-family residence, with related improvements. The applicant also proposes to relocate the existing driveway approximately 80 feet north of where it currently is located. The applicant proposes 1,168 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES). A watercourse exists on the subject property. The regulated watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consists of approximately 24,250 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 7,400 sq. ft. of disturbance. The applicant proposes approximately 200 yards of excavation to carry out the project. Three (3) regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of three (3) Pine trees and three (3) Maple trees, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 28,840 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Rock Hill Lane, approximately 300 ft. from the intersection of Underhill Road and Rock Hill Lane. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District. The subject property is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-282-2.

b.

Case No. PB 18-14 Clinkscales, 31 Cross Hill Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Minor Project Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a minor wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed completion of an approximately 945 sq. ft. open wood deck on an existing single-family residential property. The watercourse buffer area consists of approximately 23,107 sq. ft. and the applicant is proposing approximately 60 square feet of disturbance. The applicant proposes approximately 2.2 cubic yards of excavation to carry out completion of the project. It is noted that site work previously commenced on the property in connection with this proposal. The subject property consists of approximately 23,585 sq. ft. and is situated on the east side of Crosshill Road, approximately 530 ft. from the intersection of Rochambeau Drive and Crosshill Road. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District. The subject property is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.280-216-10.

c.

Case No. PB 12-03 Sguerra Subdivision, 245-251 Ferndale Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Subdivision Improvement Plan Amendment Request
A public discussion associated with a subdivision improvement plan amendment request in connection with the approved construction of one (1), new single family residence on an approximately 10,000 sq. ft. property located at 251 Ferndale Road, also known and designated by the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID 8.400-284-10.1. The applicant received final subdivision approval from the Planning Board on November 19, 2015. Area variances associated with the project were granted on May 15, 2014. The applicant is requesting a subdivision improvement plan amendment involving the relocation of the approved driveway. The driveway originally was approved off of Ferndale Road. The applicant has modified the proposed development layout of the site so that the new driveway would be situated off of Sheridan Road, and is therefore seeking an amendment. The property consists of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and is situated on the northwest corner of Ferndale Road and Sheridan Road. The property is located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-284-10.1.

Please be advised that, following the close of a public hearing, but during the period in which the written record period remains open, members of the public who wish to inspect the project file are encouraged to contact the Department of Community Development and Conservation, so that the complete physical file may be made available for review in its office.

If a FOIL (Freedom of Information) Request is submitted during the time period during which the written record is open, while staff will respond within the required 5-day period, it cannot be guaranteed that all documents requested, particularly those documents that are not part of the Planning Board record, will be provided prior to the closure of the written record period.

9.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, October 17, 2018 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.