Agenda

Return

TOWN OF GREENBURGH
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
LEE F. JACKSON MEETING ROOM
Agenda
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA


1.				ROLL CALL CAC Members Present: T. Tori, N. Drain, M. Beal, L. Silverstein, G. Gundlach. Town of Greenburgh: M. Britton, Planner CD&C CAC Student Resident: S. Hu

2.				OTHERS For Applicant: Stephan G. Anderson Office of Gabriel E. Senor P.C. Dylan Pyne President, Edgemont Community Council Mary Lambert Westchester Climate Action Planning Institute

3.				APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 13, 2024, June 27, 2024

4.				CORRESPONDENCE

5.				WETLAND/WATERCOURSE PERMIT REFERRALS PB 22-21 Segura, 39 Sprain Valley Road The project involves a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the legalization of various residential improvements conducted without required permits. The Applicant installed a concrete patio, gazebo, and above-ground pool at the rear of the property, and front patio pavers at the front of the property. The Applicant’s unpermitted work resulted in approximately 1,460 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 545 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 286 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant brought in approximately 200 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit. The Applicant’s unpermitted work resulted in approximately 6,040 sq. ft. of disturbance to regulated wetland/watercourse buffer area on the property. The Applicant is proposing six (6) Cultec 330XL units to handle the runoff from impervious surfaces. In a memorandum dated June 25, 2024, the Building Inspector determined that the following area variance is required: Minimum setback from pool to side property line, from 15 feet (required) to 13.1 feet (proposed). The property consists of approximately 29,551 sq. ft. (0.68 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Sprain Valley Road, approximately 1,900 feet from the intersection of Sprain Valley Road and Ardsley 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: 8.520-355-15. S. Anderson spoke on behalf of the applicant. Based on: consideration of the documents presented to the CAC in connection with the application and the meeting discussions. The CAC recommended that the Wetland/Watercourse Permit for: PB 22-21 – 39 Sprain Valley Road, Scarsdale, NY be granted, provided THE FOLLOWING CONDITION is satisfied: The recommendations contained in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2024 are adopted. The Wetland Planting Plan dated July 9, 2024 be adopted. The invasive vines and phragmites be removed from the wetlands, When the pool is drained, the water be trucked off site for disposal.

6.				ON-GOING ITEMS – review of status and ongoing considerations Reviewed CAC webpage content Food Scrap collection and composting – Discussed exploring potential composting locations Information sharing

7.				DISCUSSIONS Discussion on DPW maintenance equipment. Terri to send a request to Matt Britton. Sara Hu discussed her proposed presentation regarding food scrap disposal. Mary Lambert discussed the CAPI Climate Action Plans. Nancy and Lis volunteered to work with her group.

8.				ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING Thursday, July 25, 2024