Case No. PB 24-03 Wang, 6 Cotswold Way (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continued work session (February 19, 2025) to discuss an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,950 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 75 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes the removal of 25 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a Landscaping Plan providing for the planting of 16 replacement trees. In a memorandum dated March 11, 2025, the Building Inspector determined that the following area variances are required: (1) Minimum lot width (Lot 3), from 120 feet (required) to 107.5 feet (proposed); (2) minimum lot size (Lot 3), from 20,000 sq. ft. (required) to 16,108 sq. ft. (proposed); (3) maximum floor area (Lot 3), from 2,590 sq. ft. (permitted) to 2,680 sq. ft. (proposed); (4) minimum lot size (Lot 2), from 20,000 sq. ft. (required) to 15,838 sq. ft. (proposed); (5) minimum lot width (Lot 2), from 120 feet (required) to 105 feet (proposed); (6) minimum driveway setback (Lot 2), from 16 feet (required) to 3 feet (proposed); (7) setback from patio to property line (Lot 2), from 10 feet (required) to 0 feet (proposed); (8) setback from principal structure to side property line (Lot 2), from 18 feet (required) to 11.2 feet (proposed); (9) total of two side yards (Lot 2), from 40 feet (required) to 33.9 feet (proposed) and (10) from §285-39C(8), which states, “Where a lot is formed hereafter from part of a lot already occupied by a building or structure, such separation shall be effected in such manner as not to impair conformity with any of the requirements of this chapter with respect to the existing building and all yards and other required spaces in connection therewith.”. The property consists of approximately 31,946 sq. ft. (0.73 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Cotswold Way, at the intersection of Cotswold Way and Kempster 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: 8.530-368-2 & 3.
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