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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public gathering in Town Hall for this meeting. If you would like to watch the meeting, you may do so via the Town's website or via cable television. If you would like to view the meeting via the Zoom platform or participate in one or more of the public hearings, you must pre-register through the Department of Community Development and Conservation by emailing publichearing@greenburghny.com or calling 914-989-1530, specifying the applications 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

Case No. TB 21-01 Richard Bailey School Playground Construction, 33 Hillside Avenue (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Recreation Fee Use RequestA work session to discuss a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed use of up to $75,000 of recreation escrow funds for the construction of a playground at the Richard J. Bailey Elementary School.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 20-04 Casale, 34-40 & 50 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, and Planning Board Steep Slope PermitA public hearing to discuss a preliminary subdivision, site plan, and Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of three (3) existing tax lots (8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73, and 8.610-421-74) into one (1) lot. The applicant proposes to modify the layout of the site by moving storage bins to more efficient locations, adding off-street parking spaces, adding storage locations, and related site improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 2,900 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 385 cubic yards of excavation. On December 17, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances required in connection with the project. The properties consist of approximately 45,302 sq. ft. (1.04 acres) and are situated on the east side of Saw Mill River Road between Farragut Avenue and Holly Place. The properties are located in the LI Light Industrial District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73, and 8.610-421-74.

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 20-08 Greystone PUD, Carriage Trail (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Site Plan and Planning Board Steep Slope PermitA work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board site plan and steep slope permit application for a proposal consisting of the buildout of a residential development site with a total of ten (10) primary residences and twelve (12) accessory residences. The applicant previously petitioned for, and was granted a zoning change to, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, allowing for multiple dwellings on a single lot (Case No. TB 19-02). The applicant previously received a Planning Board steep slope permit in connection with a prior subdivision approval (Case No. PB 11-13). As part of the updated buildout of the site, the applicant now proposes approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of additional regulated steep slope disturbance to Lot 11, associated with the reorientation of the driveway layout. The properties consist of approximately 2,463,675 sq. ft. (56.6 acres) and are situated on the east side of Broadway (NYS Rt. 9). The subject properties are located in the PUD Planned Unit Development District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.290-141-9.1, 7.290-141-9.2, 7.290-141-9.3, 7.290-141-9.4, 7.290-141-9.5, 7.290-141-9.6, 7.300-142-3.7, 7.300-142-3.8, 7.300-142-3.9, 7.300-142-3.10, 7.300-142-3.11, and 7.300-142-3.12.

Case No. TB 20-10/PB 20-21 Brightview-Metropolis, 289 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Town Board Site Plan and Special Permit (referral to Planning Board), Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal PermitA continuation of a work session (January 6, 2021) to discuss a Town Board site plan and special permit (Town Board approvals – referral to Planning Board), preliminary 3-lot subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application for a project consisting of the proposed construction of a 155-unit (186 bed), approximately 174,571 sq. ft. Continuum of Care Facility on an approximately 5 acre lot (proposed Lot 2) of what currently is part of the Metropolis Country Club property. The applicant is proposing an approximately 3 acre lot (proposed Lot 3) adjacent and contiguous conservation easement area to meet the required 8 acres for a Continuum of Care Facility. Both new lots (Lots 2 & 3) are proposed as part of the preliminary subdivision application. The applicant proposes approximately 176,139 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 29,259 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 3,755 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes the installation of Stormtech stormwater chambers and a detention pond to handle the additional stormwater runoff. The applicant proposes the removal of 192 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan calling for the planting of 221 trees, as replacement. The properties consist of an approximately 217,831 sq. ft. (5 acres) lot to be developed and a conservation easement area consisting of approximately 137,882 sq. ft. (3.17 acres) and are situated on the southerly side of Dobbs Ferry Road, west of Sciortino Place. The properties are located in the R-15 and R-20 Zoning Districts and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.10-1-6, 8.141-94-15,16,17 & 18.

Case No. TB 18-02 Elmwood Preserve, 850 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains N.Y.) – DEIS Review
A continuation of a work session (November 18, 2020, and December 2, 2020) to discuss and formalize, as an Involved Agency, substantive comments and questions regarding the DEIS for a Zoning Map Petition (Zone Map change from R-30/R-20 to R-20, and Zoning Map change to Planned Unit Development - PUD; Town Board approval required) for a proposal consisting of a 175-unit townhouse development that would consist of age restricted (55+) housing. The existing zoning districts of the site yield a maximum 119 unit conventional one-family subdivision plan. Several alternative use and layout proposals were included in the DEIS. The site’s development (if rezoned to a PUD) would require site plan (Planning Board approval). Development at the site will require Planning Board steep slope permit, wetland/watercourse permit, tree removal permit, and subdivision approval (Planning Board approvals). The approximately 107-acre subject site (850 Dobbs Ferry Road, P.O. White Plains, Parcel ID 7.530-320-1…SE and 1…SG) was a former golf course (Elmwood Country Club – Dobbs Ferry Road) which is no longer in existence. The property is located in the R-20 and R-30 One-Family Residence Districts and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.370-265-1, 8.370-265-2, 8.370-265-3 and 8.370-265-4.

NEW BUSINESS (continued)

Case No. PB 20-27 Dalewood II Shopping Center, 377 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Special Permit (Restaurant) and Planning Board Shared Parking ReductionA work session to discuss a Planning Board special permit application and Planning Board shared parking reduction request involving the proposed conversion of a 2,000 sq. ft. vacant retail building into restaurant space. The applicant is proposing the conversion of an existing 2,000 sq. ft. vacant retail space into a restaurant space, to facilitate a bakery-style restaurant. The restaurant is proposed to have approximately 30 seats and requires an additional 17 off-street parking spaces. The site previously was granted a shared parking reduction of 79 spaces, from 522 spaces (required) to an 443 spaces (approved), under Case PB 16-34. The applicant is requesting a shared parking reduction to account for the 17 additional off-street parking spaces required in connection with the proposed conversion of already built-out space (460 spaces required – 443 spaces proposed). No existing parking spaces will be removed in connection with the proposal. The property consists of approximately 372,489 sq. ft. (8.55 acres) and is situated on the western side of Central Park Avenue North (NYS Route 100) approximately 1080 ft. from the intersection of Fieldstone Drive. 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: 8.150-96-4. A portion of the property (approximately 24,800 sq. ft. or .57 acres) is located in the City of White Plains.

DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm, via Zoom-enabled Video Conference.