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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 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

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.

Case No. PB 23-14 Patino, Old Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of one (1) new single-family home, with related improvements. The Applicant proposes approximately 3,424 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 3,152 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 2,785 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 280 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes the addition of 10 Cul-tec stormwater management units, to handle runoff from new impervious surfaces. The Applicant proposes the removal of 16 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 8 trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 0.48 acres (21,780 sq. ft.) and is situated approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of Old Tarrytown Road and County Center Road. The property is located in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.430-247-14.

Case No. PB 23-22 Tasca Hyundai, 450 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) –Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Planning Board Special Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales), and Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board Site Plan, Steep Slope Permit, Special Use Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales), and Tree Removal Permit 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 proposes 89 off-street parking spaces for employees and customers (where 72 are required) and 118 spaces for vehicle display and vehicle storage on-site. The Applicant has represented that car-carriers will drop off vehicles at an off-site location, which will then be individually driven to the site. The Applicant has represented that the on-site drainage system would be improved as part of the project and comply with the requirements of Chapter 248 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh. The Applicant proposes 2,578 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 575 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 1,237 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant proposes the removal of 7 regulated trees from the site, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and proposes the planting of 39 trees and various shrubs, as replacement. 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.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. TB 24-05 Solar Energy System Local Law – Zoning Map Amendment (Town Board Referral)
A work session to discuss a Zoning Map Amendment (Town Board referral) to update the Zoning Map of the Town of Greenburgh with new legend keys for the Solar Overlay Zone, to be created as part of the Solar Energy System Local Law proposal (TB 23-12). No changes to any parcel or section of land in the Town is proposed as part of this Zoning Map Amendment.

Case No. PB 24-06 Dondero, 17 Morton Place (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision (Initial Conference)
An initial conference to discuss a potential future Preliminary Subdivision Application to subdivide two (2) existing tax lots into two (2) building lots. One of the existing tax lots contains a single-family dwelling, which would be proposed to remain. A new single-family dwelling would be proposed on the second building lot. The Applicant has prepared two (2) options for the potential future subdivision application. Option A would create two (2) building lots, Lot A having an area of approximately 48,250 sq. ft. containing the existing residence, and Lot B having an area of approximately 64,232 sq. ft., proposed to be improved with a single-family dwelling. In this layout, the driveway for the proposed home would be an extension of the driveway for the existing home, and an easement would be placed over the driveway. Option B would create two (2) building lots, with Lot A having an area of approximately 60,862 sq. ft. and containing the existing residence, and Lot B having an area of approximately 51,620 sq. ft., proposed to be improved with a single-family dwelling. In this layout, the driveway for the proposed home would connect to an existing driveway servicing 20 Morton Place and would require an easement. For either option, it is likely that area variances would be required for, at a minimum, lack of frontage on a road built to Town standards, among other potential variances. Tree removals are anticipated in connection with the construction of the new home and driveway, but the extent of tree removals has not yet been determined. It appears there is a watercourse or wetland area on or near the property, which will be confirmed upon formal submission. The properties consist of approximately 112,482 sq. ft. (2.58 acres) and are situated at the termination of Morton Place. The properties are located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.200-94-26 and 7.200-94-13.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.