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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.gov/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.gov 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.
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| 1. | ROLL CALL | |||||
| 2. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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| 3. | CORRESPONDENCE | |||||
| a. | Planning Board Letter of Support for Rt. 119 Complete Street Empire State Trail Connection Grant | |||||
| 4. | OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION | |||||
| a. | Case No. PB 25-10 Central Animal Hospital, 718 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Use Permit (Small Animal Hospital) A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board Special Use Permit application involving the proposed conversion of a former restaurant space into an animal hospital. The Applicant proposes no outside work with the exception of façade changes to facilitate signage for the proposed use. The proposed 10,447 sq. ft. animal hospital requires 53 off-street parking spaces, where 75 off-street parking spaces exist on-site. The Applicant does not propose the overnight boarding of animals, except as medically necessary. The subject property consists of approximately 46,950 sq. ft. (1.08 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue South, approximately 530 feet north from the intersection of Central Park Avenue South and Mt. Joy Avenue. 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: 8.460-329-1. |
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| b. | Case No. PB 25-17 Klemmer, 95 Ardsley Road (P.O. Scarsdale, 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 demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a new detached garage and pool, with related improvements. The site is currently improved with an existing one-family residence, which is proposed to remain, and an existing detached garage, which is proposed to be removed. The Applicant proposes approximately 2,079 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 1,199 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 134 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 278 cubic yards of excavation and 82 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant is proposing the addition of 20 drywell units to handle stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. The Applicant is proposing to remove seven (7) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 11 trees, as replacement. On December 18, 2025, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the following Area Variances under ZBA Case No. 25-37: (1) Maximum width of driveway, from 30 feet (permitted) to 36.9 feet (approved); and (2) Height of accessory structure, from 12 feet (permitted) to 20 feet (approved). The subject property consists of approximately 1.71 acres (74,386 sq. ft.) and is situated on the southerly side of Ardsley Road, approximately 100 feet east of the intersection of Ardsley Road and Overton Road. The property is located in the R-15 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.540-379-7. |
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Case No. PB 25-05 205-207 Saw Mill River Road, LLC, 205-207 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Landscape Buffer Waivers A continued work session (February 4, 2026) to discuss an Amended Site Plan application and Landscape Buffer Waivers request to re-pave an existing parking area to an asphalt surface. The site, which currently does not have an approved Site Plan on file, is improved with an existing multi-family and commercial mixed-use building. The Applicant is proposing façade and interior renovations to the building. Nine (9) off-street parking spaces exist on-site and are proposed to remain after paving. The entire property is situated within the 100-year floodplain and a Floodplain Development Permit may be necessary. The site is entirely covered in impervious surfaces. In a memorandum dated September 12, 2025, the Deputy Building Inspector identified the following required Area Variances: (1) Maximum impervious surface coverage, from 80% (permitted) to 100% (proposed); (2) Minimum distance between parking lot and principal building, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (3) Minimum distance from north side property line to off-street parking, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (4) Minimum distance from south side property line to off-street parking, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (5) Minimum distance from rear side property line to off-street parking, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (6) Increasing a nonconforming structure (parking lot) so as to increase such nonconformance; and (7) Increase a nonconforming multi-family residence, where only a one-family residential use is permitted, so as to increase such nonconformance by expanding one of the second floor apartments into one of the vacant first floor commercial spaces. The Deputy Building Inspector additionally identified that Landscape Buffer Waivers from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (propose) for all sides are required from the Planning Board, otherwise Area Variances would be required. The subject property consists of approximately 4,914 sq. ft. (0.11 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Saw Mill River Road, approximately 70 feet south of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Payne Street. 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: 7.180-55-3. |
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| 5. | NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION | |||||
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Case No. PB 25-39 Galvanize LLC, 85 & 101 Executive Boulevard (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss an Amended Site Plan, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed addition of a loading dock and associated driveway modifications to a developed site. The site is improved with an existing commercial building and related parking area. The majority of the proposed work is on the lot located at 85 Executive Boulevard, but some driveway modifications are proposed on the lot located at 101 Executive Boulevard, for which the Applicant has obtained an access easement. The Applicant is proposing approximately 3,815.1 sq. ft. of disturbance to the approximately 8,723.9 sq. ft. of regulated wetland/watercourse buffer area on-site. 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 ten (10) trees, as replacement. The 85 Executive Boulevard property consists of approximately 55,995.1 sq. ft. (1.29 acres) and the 101 Executive Boulevard property consists of approximately 130,496 sq. ft. (2.99 acres). Both properties are situated on the northerly side of Executive Boulevard, approximately 200 feet east of the intersection of Executive Boulevard and Clearbrook Road. The properties are located in the PD Nonresidential Planned Development District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.120-18-3 & 4. |
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Case No. PB 25-19 Bujaj, 5 Farm Way Drive (P.O. Ardsley, 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 one-family residence with related improvements on a vacant lot. The Applicant proposes approximately 950 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 82 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 200 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant is proposing the addition of 18 drywell units to handle stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. The Applicant is proposing to remove four (4) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 34 trees, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 0.92 acres (40,144 sq. ft.) and is situated on the northerly side of Farm Way Drive, approximately 300 feet from the intersection of Farm Way Drive and Winding Road South. The subject property is located in the R-40 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.430-308-3.3. |
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Case No. PB 15-26 Nogalo, 14 Castle Walk (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss a Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) existing lot for the purpose of creating three (3) buildable lots. The Applicant proposes the construction of three (3), approximately 3,600 sq. ft. one-family residences. Lot 1 is proposed to total 25,874 sq. ft., Lot 2 is proposed to total 31,978 sq. ft. and Lot 3 is proposed to total 20,077 sq. ft. Access to the site is proposed from Castle Walk, via a cul-de-sac extension built to Town standards. The Applicant proposes 12,226 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 13,473 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 21,790 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 100 cubic yards of cut and approximately 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes the removal of 84 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 102 trees, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 98,466 sq. ft. (2.26 acres) and is situated on the southeast side of Castle Walk. The subject 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: 8.530-363-29. |
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Case No. PB 25-13 Kohn, 0 Peter Bont Road (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new one-family residence on a vacant lot, with related improvements. The Applicant proposes approximately 8,733 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 2,422 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 2,483 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant proposes approximately 1,274 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. A wetland and watercourse run through the eastern portion of the property. The Applicant is proposing approximately 29,517 sq. ft. of disturbance within the 100-foot regulated buffer area on the site. No direct disturbance to the wetland or watercourse is proposed. The Applicant is proposing the removal of 100 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 72 trees, as replacement. In a memorandum dated February 5, 2026, the Deputy Building Inspector identified the following required Area Variances: (1) From the Town Zoning Ordinance: Required street frontage, 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); and (2) From New York State Town Law §280-a(5) : Development of a plot that does not directly abut a street or highway, from 15 feet (required) to 14 feet (proposed). The subject property consists of approximately 208,652 sq. ft. (4.72 acres) and is situated at the end of Blueberry Hill Road, through an access strip. The subject property is located in the R-40 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.440-252-4. |
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Case No. PB 25-34 Gen Korean BBQ, 355 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Special Use Permit (Restaurant) and Shared Parking Reduction A work session to discuss a Special Use Permit (Restaurant) application and a Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction request involving the proposed conversion of a former retail space (former Verizon store) into a restaurant space. The proposed restaurant would occupy the 10,725 sq. ft. vacant retail space and contain 421 seats. The proposed restaurant would require 89 additional off-street parking spaces, and the Applicant is proposing to remove three (3) existing off-street parking spaces to accommodate truck turning maneuvers and fire apparatus, resulting in the need for a Shared Parking Reduction of 92 parking spaces. The Applicant has prepared a parking study which has been reviewed by the Town’s Traffic Consultant. The property has previously received Shared Parking Reductions of seven (7) spaces (Case No. PB 24-20), seven (7) spaces (Case No. PB 12-09), and five (5) spaces (Case No. PB 11-21). The subject property consists of approximately 246,985 sq. ft. (5.67 acres) and is situated on the western side of Central Park Avenue North (NYS Route 100) across from the intersection of Central Park Avenue North and Battle Avenue. The subject 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: 8.150-96-3. |
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| 6. | ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. |
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