Case No. PB 19-31 Lewis Masters Holdings, LP (Shoprite), 320 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board steep slope permit application for a project involving the proposed redevelopment of a site containing a now closed movie theater and associated retail building. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing approximately 42,000 sq. ft. multiplex cinema and separate multi-level retail building, and the construction of a new approximately 75,711 sq. ft. grocery store with an accessory interior restaurant space, together with approximately 10,765 sq. ft. of attached separate retail space, an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. retail outbuilding towards the front of the lot, and associated site grading, parking and stormwater management facilities. The applicant proposes to construct 519 off-street parking spaces where 544 spaces are required. On April 1, 2020, the Planning Board approved a shared parking reduction of 25 parking spaces. The project involves approximately 427,436 sq. ft. of disturbance, with 12,257 sq. ft. of proposed disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 4,725 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 6,317 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 37,000 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of 218 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant proposes the planting of 170 trees, 393 shrubs and grasses, and various groundcovers and perennial plants, as replacement. On May 13, 2020, the Town Board adopted a resolution approving the site plan application (TB 19-03). The project also requires a special permit (restaurant) from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 458,437 sq. ft. and is situated on the northeast corner of Saw Mill River Road and Old Country Road. The applicant proposes to reconfigure the existing signaled intersection at Saw Mill River Road and construct a new driveway along Old Country 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: 7.120-19-25. |