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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD FINAL AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 – 5:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, there will be no public gathering in Town Hall for this meeting. Planning Board Members will participate remotely. 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 or local cable television Verizon/FiOS Channel 35. 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.

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THIS MEETING MAY NOT BE CABLECAST ON ALTICE CHANNEL 76. IT WILL, HOWEVER, BE REPLAYED ON CABLE.

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OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-01 Chung & Wong, 18 Mount Pleasant Lane (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of a new in-ground pool and spa, with related improvements. The applicant is proposing the construction of a new in-ground pool, with a spa contained within the pool structure, as well as decking and a pathway leading to the house. The applicant is proposing the addition of two (2) Cultec 150XLHD units to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes approximately 1,586 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 0 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 130 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 275-300 cubic yards of excavation. The applicant proposes the removal of one (1) regulated tree, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 6 trees and various shrubs, as replacements. The property consists of approximately 20,051 sq. ft. (0.46 acres) and is situated along the east side of Mount Pleasant Lane, approximately 600 feet from the intersection of Mount Pleasant Lane and Pine Lane. The property is located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.360-185-10.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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 regulated steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent 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 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 20-16 Captain Lawrence, 444 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discussan amended site plan, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of an approximately 15,166 sq. ft., 36 space parking lot area. The applicant’s proposal would increase the total number of off-street parking spaces on the site, from 180 to 215, as one existing space will be eliminated in order to provide an additional, on-site handicap space. The applicant is proposing a new curb cut on Clearbrook Road to access the proposed parking area, along with a stairwell leading from the proposed parking lot to an existing parking area. The applicant proposes approximately 16,836.6 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 5,209.6 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 322.6 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 2,272 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 949 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Town Engineer. The applicant proposes the removal of 53 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a preliminary landscaping plan calling for the planting of 23 trees and 22 shrubs, as replacement. The proposal would increase impervious surface coverage from 55.5% to 59.2%. The applicant is proposing the installation of 44 Cultec 330 XLHD chambers to handle the additional runoff from new impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 393,153 sq. ft. (9.03 acres) and is situated along the east side of Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A), at the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Hunter Lane. The property is located in the PD Nonresidential Planned Development District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.120-17-1.

Case No. TB 21-07/PB 21-05 Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan (Town Board Referral), Town Board Tree Removal Permit, and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing and public discussion to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board), Town Board tree removal permit, and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed development of a portion of the Ferncliff Cemetery to install underground concrete vaults, with related improvements. The applicant is proposing the construction of various crypts and burial vaults on previously undeveloped cemetery land, with related retaining walls and landscaping. The applicant proposes approximately 12,928 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 2,255 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,118 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant is proposing the removal of 50 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 15 trees, 1,341 shrubs, and various groundcovers, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 2,765,189 sq. ft. (63.48 acres) and is situated along the north side of Secor Road. It was most recently the subject of an amended site plan as part of Case No. TB 19-22, that was approved by the Town Board February 12, 2020. 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: 8.171-123-1.

Case No. PB 20-15 Gjonbalaj, 14 Rock Hill Lane (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed demolition of an existing guest house and stairway, and the proposed construction of a pool, pool patio with a cabana, a basement addition with a terrace above, a deck, and related improvements. The applicant is proposing the addition of three (3) rain gardens to handle the additional runoff created by impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes approximately 2,122 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 1,617 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 3,247 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 218 cubic yards of excavation. The project requires the removal of six (6) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and the applicant has prepared a landscaping plan calling for the planting of 20 trees and various shrubs, as replacements. It is noted that the Planning Board issued a steep slope permit on March 29, 2018 (Case No. PB 17-23) involving a similar proposal at the site. The property consists of approximately 42,644 sq. ft. (0.98 acres) and is situated along the east side of Rock Hill Lane. 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: 8.350-252-54.

Case No. PB 21-06 Essential Jiu Jitsu, 10 County Center Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Special Permit (Fully Enclosed Commercial Recreation Facilty) and Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A public hearing to discuss a special permit (fully enclosed commercial recreation facility) application and Planning Board shared parking reduction request involving the proposed conversion of approximately 7,975 sq. ft. of vacant office space to a Jiu Jitsu martial arts studio. There would be no site work as part of this project. The building consists of approximately 168,000 sq. ft. of office space (much of which is currently vacant), requiring 560 off-street parking spaces, where 265 spaces exist on-site. The proposed conversion of 7,975 sq. ft. of office space to fully enclosed commercial recreation space requires an additional 13 off-street parking spaces, for which the applicant is requesting a shared parking reduction. The building previously was granted a shared parking reduction of 41 spaces as part of Case No. PB 14-05 (Victory Tabernacle) associated with the conversion of 3,475 sq. ft. office space to a religious use. The applicant noted that the majority of its business would occur in the evening, after the offices in the building have closed.The property consists of approximately 158,558 sq. ft. (3.64 acres) and is situated at the intersection of County Center Road and Old Kensico Road. The property is located in the LOB Limited Office Building District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.500-309-17.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm, via Zoom-enabled Video Conference.