Agenda

TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
MONDAY, June 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

1.		ROLL CALL

2.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.		CORRESPONDENCE

4.		OLD BUSINESS

	a.	Case No. PB 22-19 McGourty, 5 Hillcrest Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss the decision of a Final Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot with an existing one-family residence, into two (2) lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family home on the newly proposed lot. The Applicant proposes for the new lot to front on Chestnut Street, a private roadway, which would be improved as part of this project. On April 20, 2023, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted one (1) area variance for lack of required street frontage on a public road or road built to Town standards. The Applicant proposes approximately 872 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES), requiring a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit. The Applicant proposes approximately 244 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes twelve (12) Cultec chambers to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The Applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of five (5) trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 20,000 sq. ft. (0.46 acres) and is situated on the southwest side of the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Chestnut Street. 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: 8.380-271-54.

	b.	Case No. PB 24-10 Pizza One, 365 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Use Permit (Restaurant) A work session to discuss the decision of a Special Use Permit (Restaurant) application involving the proposed conversion of a former delicatessen space into a restaurant use. The Applicant seeks approval to permit eighteen (18) interior seats within the 1,460 sq. ft. space. The restaurant use requires 20 off-street parking spaces, bringing the total required off-street parking count for the shopping center to 209 spaces, where 262 spaces exist and 259 are proposed. Three (3) off-street parking spaces are proposed to be eliminated in order to provide two (2) additional ADA accessible parking spaces along the front of the building and two (2) refuse containers to the rear of the building. The property consists of approximately 163,786 sq. ft. (3.76 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Central Park Avenue South, at the intersection of Central Park Avenue South and South Healy 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: 8.530-253-1.

	c.	Case No. PB 23-18 Regeneron, 555 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the proposed construction of an approximately 136,000 sq. ft. R&D Building (aka Logistics Building), with related improvements. The site is partially disturbed with existing off-street parking and driveway connections to Old Saw Mill River Road and the internal “Loop Road” on the Regeneron site. The Applicant proposes approximately 4,196 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 20,717 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 10,325 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The proposed project involves a total of approximately 8.04 acres (350,222 sq. ft.) of disturbance, 35,823 sq. ft. of which are proposed in a wetland buffer. On May 8, 2024, the Town Board adopted a resolution (CD-3 – 05/08/2024) approving, with conditions, a Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit application required in connection with the project (TB 23-08). The subject property consists of approximately 39.8 acres (1,735,153 sq. ft.), is located in the PED Planned Economic Development District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.71-6-2.2.

5.		NEW BUSINESS

	a.	Case No. PB 17-09 Preiser, 110 Nepperhan Avenue (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Site Plan Re-Approval Request A work session 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 Bureau of Engineering. 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 be considering 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.

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


Planning Board Meeting		. a.
Meeting Date:	06/17/2024

Information
Text/Header:
Case No. PB 22-19 McGourty, 5 Hillcrest Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss the decision of a Final Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot with an existing one-family residence, into two (2) lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family home on the newly proposed lot. The Applicant proposes for the new lot to front on Chestnut Street, a private roadway, which would be improved as part of this project. On April 20, 2023, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted one (1) area variance for lack of required street frontage on a public road or road built to Town standards. The Applicant proposes approximately 872 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES), requiring a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit. The Applicant proposes approximately 244 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes twelve (12) Cultec chambers to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The Applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of five (5) trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 20,000 sq. ft. (0.46 acres) and is situated on the southwest side of the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Chestnut Street. 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: 8.380-271-54.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
DRAFT Final Subdivision Approval


Planning Board Meeting		. c.
Meeting Date:	06/17/2024

Information
Text/Header:
Case No. PB 23-18 Regeneron, 555 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving the proposed construction of an approximately 136,000 sq. ft. R&D Building (aka Logistics Building), with related improvements. The site is partially disturbed with existing off-street parking and driveway connections to Old Saw Mill River Road and the internal “Loop Road” on the Regeneron site. The Applicant proposes approximately 4,196 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 20,717 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 10,325 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The proposed project involves a total of approximately 8.04 acres (350,222 sq. ft.) of disturbance, 35,823 sq. ft. of which are proposed in a wetland buffer. On May 8, 2024, the Town Board adopted a resolution (CD-3 – 05/08/2024) approving, with conditions, a Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit application required in connection with the project (TB 23-08). The subject property consists of approximately 39.8 acres (1,735,153 sq. ft.), is located in the PED Planned Economic Development District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.71-6-2.2.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Draft Approval Letter


Planning Board Meeting		. a.
Meeting Date:	06/17/2024

Information
Text/Header:
Case No. PB 17-09 Preiser, 110 Nepperhan Avenue (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Site Plan Re-Approval Request A work session 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 Bureau of Engineering. 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 be considering 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.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Staff Report to Planning Board
Cover Letter
Site Plan
Application Materials
Site Plan Approval
Recommendation to ZBA