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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 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

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 23-14 Patino, Old Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of 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, on an existing, vacant lot. 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 11 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 23-26 White Plains 450 Realty LCC, 450-460 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A continued work session (March 18, 2024) to discuss a Preliminary Subdivision Application to subdivide one (1) existing lot into two (2) separate lots. The existing lot contains two (2) buildings, both of which are proposed to remain, with one (1) building on each proposed lot. The proposed lots would have an easement between the buildings to allow for access to the rear, and both lots would utilize the same, existing curb cut on Tarrytown Road. Pursuant to a memorandum issued by the Town Building Inspector, dated February 1, 2024, the following area variances are required in connection with the project: (1) Maximum coverage of all buildings (Lot 1), 30% permitted, 32.13% proposed; (2) Maximum coverage of all buildings (Lot 2), 30% permitted, 31% proposed; (3) Maximum impervious surface coverage (Lot 1), 80% permitted, 90% proposed; (4) Maximum impervious surface coverage (Lot 2), 80% permitted, 90% proposed; (5) Minimum side yard west (Lot 1), 20 feet required, 9.3 feet proposed; (6) Minimum side yard east (Lot 1), 20 feet required, 10 feet proposed; (7) Minimum side yard west (Lot 2), 20 feet required, 9.8 feet proposed (8) Total of two side yards (Lot 1), 40 feet required, 19.1 feet proposed; (9) Total of two side yards (Lot 2), 40 feet required, 29.8 feet proposed; (10) Subdivision of a lot with an existing structure to create a non-conformity (Lot 1); and (11) Subdivision of a lot with an existing structure to create a non-conformity (Lot 2). No site work is proposed as part of this application. The property consists of approximately 76,327 sq. ft. (1.75 acres) and is situated on the northerly side of Tarrytown Road, approximately 375 feet east of the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Yellowstone Avenue. The property is located in the IB Intermediate Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.480-296-7.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

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 regulated steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent buffer area, they must apply to the Planning Board for approval. It is the job of the Planning Board to balance the rights of landowners while ensuring 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 23-22 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 continued public hearing (April 3, 2024) 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.

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION (continued)

Case No. PB 22-03 Jackson Avenue Nursery, 279 Jackson Avenue (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board Amended Site Plan, Steep Slope Permit, and Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the proposed modification of an existing plant nursery site to facilitate the construction of a new, cul-de-sac roadway, to service four (4) one-family residences proposed adjacent to the subject property, within the City of Yonkers. The Applicant proposes to remove and relocate existing retaining walls and widen an existing curb cut on Jackson Avenue, in order to carry out the proposed project. The cul-de-sac is proposed to be approximately 350 feet long and 26 feet wide, within the Town, with the bulb of the cul-de-sac proposed to partially be within the City of Yonkers. The Applicant proposes approximately 2,625 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 278 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,689 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant requires approximately 871 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 1,929 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The Applicant proposes 29,022 sq. ft. of disturbance within the 45,824 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area on the subject property. The Building Inspector has identified six (6) area variances required as part of this project. The Applicant proposes additional stormwater management systems to handle stormwater runoff from new impervious surfaces within the Town. The property consists of approximately 91,974 sq. ft. (2.18 acres) and is situated on the southwest side of Jackson Avenue, approximately 250 feet from the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 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: 8.580-399-3, 8.580-399-2..LY, 8.580-399-4..LY.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 24-09 Chao, Vacant Lot – Clayton Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision (Initial Conference)
An initial conference to discuss a potential future Preliminary Subdivision Application involving the re-subdivision of 3 existing tax lots (8.400-281-27, 30 & 31). The potential subdivision involves the re-subdivision of the three (3) tax lots for the purposes of creating a two (2) lot subdivision with a new roadway access off of Clayton Road. A watercourse exists along the property’s frontage with Clayton Road, which must be crossed to construct an access way to the lots. The subject properties previously received Final Subdivision and Wetland/Watercourse Permit approvals as part of Case No. PB 22-10 to combine the three (3) tax lots and build a driveway off of Clayton Road to facilitate the construction of one (1) new single-family residence. Tree removals are anticipated to be required as part of the roadway and home construction but have not been calculated. It is likely that one or more area variances will be required for inadequate frontage on a road built to Town standards. The properties, in total, consist of approximately 86,649 sq. ft. (1.99 acres) and are situated on the east side of Clayton Road between Sheridan Road and Underhill Road. The properties are located in the R-30 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-281-27, 30 & 31.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.