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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, February 5, 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

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 24-09 Chao, Clayton Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss Preliminary Subdivision, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application consisting of the subdivision of one (1) existing tax lots 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 roadway, improved to meet 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, 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 approval to combine three (3) lots into the one lot that now exists, as part of Case No. PB 22-10. That project was for a 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, approximately 450 feet north of the intersection of Clayton Road and Sheridan Road. The property is located in the R-30 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-281-31.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Individuals may submit comments on public hearing items via email to publichearing@greenburghny.com, or regular mail to Town of Greenburgh, attn: CD&C, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, 10607, within the open written record period and such comments will be made part of the record.
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 steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent, regulated buffer area, they must apply to the Planning Board for approval. It is the job of the Planning Board to balance the rights of land owners while ensuring the 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.

Case No. PB 23-11 Collins, 19 Pine Lane (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit application involving the proposed construction of a pergola, retaining walls, and an expanded driveway. The Applicant’s proposal also includes stormwater management systems for the new impervious surfaces and landscaping along a steep slope to aid in runoff reduction. The Applicant proposes approximately 343 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 356 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 50 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The Applicant proposes approximately 5 cubic yards of excavation, and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. On December 14, 2023, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the following two (2) area variances: (1) Minimum distance from patio to side property line, from 10 feet (required) to 7.7 feet (approved); and (2) Minimum setback from driveway to side yard, from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (approved). The property consists of approximately 12,465 sq. ft. (0.29 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Pine Lane, approximately 70 feet from the intersection of Pine Lane and Mount Pleasant Lane. 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: 7.360-184-9.

Case No. PB 24-23 Indy Lab, 1053 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan A public hearing to discuss an Amended Site Plan application to construct an outdoor play area associated with a new child daycare use. The Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,900 sq. ft. outdoor play area, to be fenced by a six-foot-high chain link fence, associated with a proposed 5,400 sq. ft. child daycare center. The daycare use is proposed to accommodate up to 64 children. As part of the outdoor play area construction, 18 off-street parking spaces are proposed to be removed and 7 are proposed to be added, resulting in a net loss of 11 off-street parking spaces. The site requires 145 off-street parking spaces and, with the proposed reduction, would provide 154 off-street parking spaces, meeting Town Zoning Ordinance requirements. The proposed work would reduce the impervious surface coverage from 52.6% to 51.5%, where 65% is permitted. The Applicant has indicated that ten (10) off-street parking spaces will be reserved for parent drop-off from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. The subject property consists of approximately 174,980 sq. ft. (4.02 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Saw Mill River Road, on the border of the Village of Ardsley. The property is located in the OB-1 Office Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.160-101-49.

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 24-23 Indy Lab, 1053 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan A work session to consider the decision of an Amended Site Plan application to construct an outdoor play area associated with a new child daycare use. The Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,900 sq. ft. outdoor play area, to be fenced by a six-foot-high chain link fence, associated with a proposed 5,400 sq. ft. child daycare center. The daycare use is proposed to accommodate up to 64 children. As part of the outdoor play area construction, 18 off-street parking spaces are proposed to be removed and 7 are proposed to be added, resulting in a net loss of 11 off-street parking spaces. The site requires 145 off-street parking spaces and, with the proposed reduction, would provide 154 off-street parking spaces, meeting Town Zoning Ordinance requirements. The proposed work would reduce the impervious surface coverage from 52.6% to 51.5%, where 65% is permitted. The Applicant has indicated that ten (10) off-street parking spaces will be reserved for parent drop-off from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. The subject property consists of approximately 174,980 sq. ft. (4.02 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Saw Mill River Road, on the border of the Village of Ardsley. The property is located in the OB-1 Office Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.160-101-49

Case No. PB 23-26 White Plains 450 Realty LLC, 450-460 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to consider a decision on a On August 15, 2024, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the following area variances required in connection with the project: . On January 16, 2025, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted amendments to the following previously approved area variances required in connection with the project: (1) existing lot into two (2) separate lots. The existing lot contains two (2) buildings, both of which are proposed to remain, with one (1) building on each proposed lot. The proposed lots would have an easement between the buildings to allow for access to the rear, and both lots would utilize the same, existing curb cut on Tarrytown Road. No site work is proposed as part of this application. On August 15, 2024, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the following area variances required in connection with the project: (1) Maximum coverage of all buildings (Lot 1), 30% permitted, 32.13% proposed; (2) Maximum coverage of all buildings (Lot 2), 30% permitted, 31% proposed; (3) Maximum impervious surface coverage (Lot 1), 80% permitted, 90% proposed; (4) Maximum impervious surface coverage (Lot 2), 80% permitted, 90% proposed; (5) Minimum side yard west (Lot 1), 20 feet required, 9.3 feet proposed; (6) Minimum side yard east (Lot 1), 20 feet required, 10 feet proposed; (7) Minimum side yard west (Lot 2), 20 feet required, 9.8 feet proposed; (8) Total of two side yards (Lot 1), 40 feet required, 19.1 feet proposed; (9) Total of two side yards (Lot 2), 40 feet required, 29.8 feet proposed; (10) Subdivision of a lot with an existing structure to create a non-conformity (Lot 1); and (11) Subdivision of a lot with an existing structure to create a non-conformity (Lot 2). On January 16, 2025, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted amendments to the following previously approved area variances required in connection with the project: (1) Reduce the minimum westerly side yard on Lot 1 from 20 ft (required), 9.3 ft (previously granted), to 9.2 ft (newly approved); (2) Reduce the minimum westerly side yard on Lot 2 from 20 ft (required), 9.8 ft (previously granted), to 9.7 ft (newly approved); and (3) Reduce the total of two side yards on Lot 1 from 40 ft (required), 19.1 ft (previously granted), to 18.9 ft (newly approved). The subject property consists of approximately 76,327 sq. ft. (1.75 acres) and is situated on the northerly side of Tarrytown Road, approximately 375 feet east of the intersection of Tarrytown Road and Yellowstone Avenue. The property is located in the IB Intermediate Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.480-296-7.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.