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. 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 work session to discuss a Planning Board report and recommendation to the Town Board related to 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.

b.

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 Planning Board report and recommendation related to 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).

c.

Case No. PB 18-13 Muger, 7 Rockhill Lane (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A work session to discuss the decision of 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) River Birch trees and three (3) Red 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.

d.

Case No. PB 15-29 Ranjan Subdivision, 18 Castle Walk (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision & Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a final subdivision and tree removal permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots, for the purpose of creating one (1) additional buildable lot. Proposed Lot A would total 23,231 sq. ft. Proposed Lot B would total 25,162 sq. ft. Proposed Lot C would total 6,809 sq. ft. An existing single-family residence is proposed to remain on Lot A. The applicant proposes the construction of one, new single-family residence, with related improvements, to be located on proposed Lot B. Lot C is proposed for the purpose of creating a private roadway extension, built to Town standards, that would connect to the existing Castle Walk. The applicant proposes 10,340 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 2,975 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 3,679 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes the removal of six (6) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which includes the proposed installation of: twelve (12) Maple-leaved Viburnum shrubs, eight (8) Pinxter Azalea shrubs, seven (7) New Jersey Tea shrubs, six (6) Mountain Laurel shrubs, nine (9) American Holly shrubs, eighteen (18) Blue Spruce trees, one (1) White Oak tree, and six (6) Greenspire Linden trees. The property consists of approximately 55,203 sq. ft. and is situated on the east side of Castle Walk approximately 490 feet from the intersection of Fort Hill Road. 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: 8.530-363-19.10.

7.

NEW BUSINESS

8.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

a.

Case No. PB 18-01 New Castle Building Products, 535 Old Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A public hearing to discuss an amended site plan and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving a proposal to construct forty-eight (48) new off-street parking spaces at the subject property, with related improvements. The project involves the proposed construction of an approximately 523-foot long retaining wall ranging from 9’ to 23’ in height, the proposed removal of 50 regulated trees (Town Forestry Officer approval), and the inclusion of a stormwater management system. The applicant proposes 2,786 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 1,260 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 12,728 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 0 cubic yards of cut and 1700 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Town Engineer. Area variances are required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 191,231 sq. ft. (4.39 acres) and is situated on the southerly side of Old Tarrytown Road approximately 550 feet from the intersection of Knollwood Road. The property is situated in the LI – Light Industrial Zoning District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.410-221-15.

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, November 7, 2018 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.