Agenda

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.

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

a.

Case No. PB 24-11 Young, 4 Covent Place (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Minor Project Wetland/Watercourse Permit

A report from the Town Wetlands Inspector concerning a Minor Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the proposed expansion of an existing single-family home. The Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 233 sq. ft. expansion to the rear of the house and to add a new deck. The Applicant proposes to disturb approximately 650 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area on the property, associated with an on-site watercourse. The residential addition and deck will be approximately 82 feet and 74 feet from the watercourse, respectively. The property consists of approximately 11,250 sq. ft. (0.26 acres) and is situated on the southwesterly side of Covent Place, approximately 50 feet south of the intersection of Covent Place and Kenneth 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: 8.170-122-3.

4.

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

a.

Case No. PB 17-09 Preiser, 110 Nepperhan Avenue (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Site Plan Re-Approval Request

A continued work session (June 17, 2024) to discuss a request for re-approval of a previously approved Site Plan application for a project consisting of the demolition of one (1) existing commercial building and the construction of one (1) new, two-story 10,126 sq. ft. multi-use automotive and truck repair facility, with related site improvements. The Applicant is proposing demolition of an existing structure on the property in order to construct a new building three (3) feet above the FEMA established base flood elevation of 177.1. A concrete ramp is proposed to be built to facilitate access into the new building. The project involves approximately 240 cubic yards of cut and approximately 340 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. The project also requires a Floodplain Development Permit from the Town Engineer. On October 19, 2017, the Applicant obtained required area variances, and a Special Use Permit (satellite parking), from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The Applicant seeks to obtain a modification to the ZBA decision, related to required satellite parking, which the Planning Board will review and consider issuing a recommendation on. The property consists of approximately 22,500 sq. ft. (0.52 acres) and is situated on the east side of Nepperhan Avenue approximately 150 feet from the intersection of North Payne Street and Nepperhan Avenue. The property is located in the LI Light Industrial District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.180-55-11.

5.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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.

a.

Case No. PB 23-24 Lee & Cheng, 260 South Healy Avenue (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit

A public hearing to discuss a Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new single-family residence on an existing lot. The Applicant proposes to remove an existing, burnt-out single-family home and to construct a new single-family residence with related improvements. The Applicant proposes to disturb approximately 3,619 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area on the property, associated with an on-site watercourse. The Applicant proposes the removal of one (1) regulated tree, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of four (4) new trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 23,339 sq. ft. (0.54 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of South Healy Avenue, approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of South Healy Avenue and Elizabeth Street. 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: 8.290-224-42.

b.

Case No. PB 20-09 Lightbridge Academy, 529 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Amendment to Site Plan and Special Use Permit Approval

A continuation of a public hearing (July 1, 2024 and July 17, 2024) to consider an amendment to a previously approved Site Plan and Special Use Permit (Child Day-Care Center) which facilitated the opening of a child day-care facility for 105 children, with 22 staff, along with 1,534 sq. ft. of separate office space. The Applicant seeks to increase enrollment beyond 105 children, up to a maximum total of 152 children and 31 staff, and to remove the “Employee Parking Only” designation on the three (3) off-street parking spaces in front of the building, requiring amended Site Plan and Special Use Permit approvals from the Planning Board. The proposal also requires an amended approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for: Minimum number of off-street parking spaces (68 required; 45 previously approved; 45 proposed). No site work is proposed in connection with the Applicant’s request. The property consists of approximately 70,532 sq. ft. (1.619 acres) and is situated on a flag lot on the westerly side of Central Park Avenue, between Underhill Road 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: 8.410-298-6.

6.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

a.

Case No. PB 24-07 Chang-Roberts, 9 Greenvale Circle (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit

A work session to discuss a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new single-family residence, with related improvements. The Applicant proposes approximately 2,417 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 829 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 700 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 49.6 cubic yards of excavation and 206 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. The Applicant proposes the removal of nine (9) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and is in the process of preparing a landscaping plan. A watercourse passes through the rear of the property, though the Applicant is proposing all work to be conducted outside of the 100-foot regulated buffer area. The property consists of approximately 17,398 sq. ft. (0.40 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Greenvale Circle, approximately 320 feet south of the intersection of Greenvale Circle and Tarrytown 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: 8.20-19-9.

7.

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION (continued)

a.

Case No. PB 22-03 Jackson Avenue Nursery, 279 Jackson Avenue (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Wetland/Watercourse Permit

A continued work session (April 17, 2024) to discuss a Planning Board Amended Site Plan, Steep Slope Permit, and Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the proposed modification of an existing nursery to facilitate the construction of a cul-de-sac roadway designed to serve four (4) single-family homes proposed in the City of Yonkers. The Applicant proposes to remove and relocate existing retaining walls and widen an existing curb cut on Jackson Avenue. The cul-de-sac is proposed to be approximately 350 feet long and 26 feet wide, within the Town, and the bulb of the cul-de-sac is proposed to partially be within the City of Yonkers. The four (4) residences are proposed to receive water from Jackson Avenue, and the Applicant will have to petition Consolidated Water District No. 1 for out-of-district use. The Applicant proposes approximately 2,625 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 278 sq. ft. 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 2,800 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. In a memorandum dated July 11, 2024, the Building Inspector determined that the following area variances are required: (1) impervious surface coverage, from 29% permitted to 60.2% proposed; (2) side yard setback to driveway, from 16 feet required to 10.2 feet proposed; (3) side yard setback to gravel parking area, from 16 feet required to 0 feet proposed; and (4) side yard setback to accessory structure, from 16 feet required to 0.3 feet proposed. The Applicant proposes an under-road stormwater management system to handle stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces within the Town; the proposed homes will have stormwater management systems of their own. 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.

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DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.