Agenda

TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 – 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://greenburghny.com/485/Watch-Live-Board-Meetingss. 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 WORK SESSION

	a.	Case No. PB 24-09 Chao, Clayton Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A continued work session (February 5, 2025) to discuss Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application consisting of the subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots to facilitate the construction of two (2) new single-family homes, and related improvements. The homes are proposed to have access on Clayton Road via a separate lot with a shared private roadway, improved to meet the NYS Fire Code. A watercourse runs across the property’s frontage with Clayton Road and a Wetland/Watercourse Permit is required. The Applicant proposes approximately 1,000 cubic yards of excavation and no imported fill. The Applicant proposes the removal of 19 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of nine (9) trees, as replacement. The Building Inspector has determined that the following area variances are required: (1) Lot 1 street frontage, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (2) Lot 2 street frontage, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (3) Lot 3 driveway setback from west property line, from 18 feet (required) to 15 feet (proposed); and (4) Lot 3 driveway setback to east property line, from 18 feet (required) to 15 feet (proposed). This property previously received Final Subdivision and Wetland/Watercourse Permit approvals to combine three (3) tax lots into the one lot that now exists, as part of Case No. PB 22-10. That project involved the proposed construction of one (1) new single-family home, for which a Building Permit was never applied for. The property consists of approximately 89,841 sq. ft. (2.06 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Clayton Road, approximately 450 feet north of the intersection of Clayton Road and Sheridan Road. The property is located in the R30 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400- 281-31.

	b.	Case No. PB 25-02 Sultana, 742 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction request to facilitate the conversion of approximately 716 sq. ft. of existing, vacant office space into retail bakery space. The conversion would increase the required off-street parking amount to 56 parking spaces, where 55 parking spaces are currently required and 16 exist, necessitating a shared parking reduction of one (1) parking space. The Applicant proposes to convert the office space into a takeout only bakery use which will not have any seating for customers. No external physical changes to the site are proposed. The property consists of approximately 15,682 sq. ft. (0.36 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue South, at the northeast corner of 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: 78.460-329-3.

5.		NEW BUSINESS WORK SESSION

	a.	Case No. PB 24-13 Taco Bell, 57 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan, Special Use Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss a Planning Board Site Plan, Special Use Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new Taco Bell Quick Service Restaurant on an existing lot. The lot is currently improved with a restaurant building, which is proposed to be removed. The Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,688 sq. ft. Taco Bell restaurant, with a drive-through lane capable of stacking up to 8 vehicles. The Applicant proposes approximately 584 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 126 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,543 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 172 cubic yards of excavation and 179 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. In a memorandum dated February 12, 2025, the Building Inspector identified the following required area variances: (1) building height, from 12 feet (permitted) to 15.4 feet (proposed); (2) floor area ratio, from 0.015 (permitted) to 0.09 (proposed); (3) impervious surface coverage, from 60% (permitted) to 72% (proposed); (4) side yard setback, from 20 feet (required) to 14.1 feet (proposed); (5) front yard setback to off-street parking, from 20 feet (required) to 1.7 feet (proposed); (6) side yard setback to off-street parking, from 10 feet (required) to 2 feet (proposed); (7) setback from off-street parking to principal building, from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); and (8) off-street parking spaces, from 49 (required) to 31 (proposed). The Building Inspector additionally identified that front, north side, and south side yard landscape buffer waivers and a landscaped island every 15 spaces waiver are required from the Planning Board. The Applicant proposes to remove nine (9) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and is preparing a landscaping plan. The site is currently served by two (2) curb cuts on Central Park Avenue North, which are proposed to be consolidated into one (1) curb cut. The property consists of approximately 17,755 sq. ft. (0.41 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Central Park Avenue North, approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Central Park Avenue North and Lawton 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: 8.250-184-6.

	b.	Case No. PB 25-07 Zamudio, 32 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future Planning Board Site Plan and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit application for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial building on a vacant lot. The proposed building would be split into five (5) separate tenant spaces and total approximately 4,600 sq. ft. of gross floor area. The building would require 23 off-street parking spaces. The Applicant has prepared plans providing for 10 off-street spaces. Disturbances to steep slopes are anticipated, but have not been calculated yet. The Applicant has identified that area variances for side and rear yard setbacks, off-street parking, and floor area ratio may be required. The Applicant received approvals for a multi-story office building as part of Case No. PB 13-23, but that project was never built. The property consists of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. (0.23 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue North, approximately 370 feet north of the intersection of Central Park Avenue and East Hartsdale 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: 8.250-190-7.2.

6.		ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.


Planning Board Meeting		. a.
Meeting Date:	03/19/2025

Information
Text/Header:
Case No. PB 24-09 Chao, Clayton Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A continued work session (February 5, 2025) to discuss Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application consisting of the subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots to facilitate the construction of two (2) new single-family homes, and related improvements. The homes are proposed to have access on Clayton Road via a separate lot with a shared private roadway, improved to meet the NYS Fire Code. A watercourse runs across the property’s frontage with Clayton Road and a Wetland/Watercourse Permit is required. The Applicant proposes approximately 1,000 cubic yards of excavation and no imported fill. The Applicant proposes the removal of 19 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of nine (9) trees, as replacement. The Building Inspector has determined that the following area variances are required: (1) Lot 1 street frontage, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (2) Lot 2 street frontage, from 25 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (3) Lot 3 driveway setback from west property line, from 18 feet (required) to 15 feet (proposed); and (4) Lot 3 driveway setback to east property line, from 18 feet (required) to 15 feet (proposed). This property previously received Final Subdivision and Wetland/Watercourse Permit approvals to combine three (3) tax lots into the one lot that now exists, as part of Case No. PB 22-10. That project involved the proposed construction of one (1) new single-family home, for which a Building Permit was never applied for. The property consists of approximately 89,841 sq. ft. (2.06 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Clayton Road, approximately 450 feet north of the intersection of Clayton Road and Sheridan Road. The property is located in the R30 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400- 281-31.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Negative Declaration


Planning Board Meeting		. a.
Meeting Date:	03/19/2025

Information
Text/Header:
Case No. PB 24-13 Taco Bell, 57 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan, Special Use Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit A work session to discuss a Planning Board Site Plan, Special Use Permit (Quick Service/Fast Food Establishment), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of a new Taco Bell Quick Service Restaurant on an existing lot. The lot is currently improved with a restaurant building, which is proposed to be removed. The Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,688 sq. ft. Taco Bell restaurant, with a drive-through lane capable of stacking up to 8 vehicles. The Applicant proposes approximately 584 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 126 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,543 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 172 cubic yards of excavation and 179 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. In a memorandum dated February 12, 2025, the Building Inspector identified the following required area variances: (1) building height, from 12 feet (permitted) to 15.4 feet (proposed); (2) floor area ratio, from 0.015 (permitted) to 0.09 (proposed); (3) impervious surface coverage, from 60% (permitted) to 72% (proposed); (4) side yard setback, from 20 feet (required) to 14.1 feet (proposed); (5) front yard setback to off-street parking, from 20 feet (required) to 1.7 feet (proposed); (6) side yard setback to off-street parking, from 10 feet (required) to 2 feet (proposed); (7) setback from off-street parking to principal building, from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); and (8) off-street parking spaces, from 49 (required) to 31 (proposed). The Building Inspector additionally identified that front, north side, and south side yard landscape buffer waivers and a landscaped island every 15 spaces waiver are required from the Planning Board. The Applicant proposes to remove nine (9) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and is preparing a landscaping plan. The site is currently served by two (2) curb cuts on Central Park Avenue North, which are proposed to be consolidated into one (1) curb cut. The property consists of approximately 17,755 sq. ft. (0.41 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Central Park Avenue North, approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Central Park Avenue North and Lawton 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: 8.250-184-6.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Staff Report to Planning Board
Revised Application
Revised Plans