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FINAL
TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2021 – 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 via Zoom Video Conference, from 1454 Grangerford Court, Durham, North Carolina 27703. Members of the public may participate from either address.
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 Altice Channel 76 and Verizon/FiOS Channel 35.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-12 Liken, 85 & 89 Hillcrest Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of two (2) lots into one (1) lot for the purpose of consolidating the parcels. Tax parcel 8.250-182-16, known as 89 Hillcrest Road, contains a one-family residence with related improvements, and consists of approximately 63,193 sq. ft. (1.45 acres). Tax parcel 8.250-182-17, known as 85 Hillcrest Road, contains minor improvements and landscaping, such as a pergola and a fountain, and consists of approximately 25,997 sq. ft. (0.6 acres). No site work is proposed as part of this application. The properties consist of approximately 89,190 sq. ft. (2.05 acres) and are situated on the north side of Hillcrest Road, approximately 200 feet west of the intersection of Hillcrest Road and Maple Avenue. The properties are located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.250-182-16 & 8.250-182-17.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS WILL START NO SOONER THAN 7:00 P.M.)
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 21-05 Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (May 19, 2021) to discuss a 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). On July 27, 2021, the Town Board issued a resolution approving an amended site plan and tree removal permit application associated with the project (TB 21-07). Te project involves the removal of 48 regulated trees and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 15 trees, 1,362 shrubs, and various groundcovers, as replacement. An additional 21 shrub plantings are proposed to screen adjacent properties. The property consists of approximately 2,765,189 sq. ft. (63.48 acres) and is situated along the north side of Secor 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: 8.171-123-1.

Case No. PB 21-04 Regeneron, 777 Old Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit & wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed construction of a 2-story, 207,940 sq. ft. Research & Development (R&D) building and structured parking facility within an existing R&D Campus, with related improvements. The proposal includes the demolition of existing parking areas and other site features. The location of the project was the subject of prior amended site plan (TB 14-05) and related approvals (PB 14-16) for a differently configured building and parking layout, which was never constructed. The Applicant no longer seeks to construct per the prior approvals, based on its updated needs for the site. The applicant proposes a total disturbance area of 500,940 sq. ft. (11.55 acres) as part of the project. The applicant proposes approximately 29,064 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 9,764 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 3,137 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes disturbing approximately 87,987 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area, of the 957,355 sq. ft. of total wetland/watercourse and buffer area on the property. The project also requires amended site plan and tree removal permits from the Town Board (TB 21-06). The applicant proposes the removal of 152 regulated trees and has prepared a preliminary landscaping plan identifying replacement trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. The project also requires area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 2,859,367 sq. ft. (65.64 acres) and is situated along the south side of Old Saw Mill River Road, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Old Saw Mill River Road. The property is located in the OB Office Building Zoning District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.71-6-1..1. This matter is being reviewed in conjunction with Case No. TB 21-10/PB 21-09, described below, which would provide a temporary staging and parking area on adjacent property during the construction of this project.

Case No. PB 21-09 Regeneron, 555 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit & wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed development of a temporary area for construction staging and construction employee parking, to facilitate the construction of a new two-story research and development building on the neighboring lot, 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, which is being applied for as Case No. TB 21-06/PB 21-04. The applicant is proposing to develop a portion of the property for use as construction staging and construction employee parking for a period of approximately 5 years, after which the construction staging and parking areas would be removed and the area replanted. The applicant proposes a total disturbance area of 264,845 sq. ft. (6.08) acres as part of the project. The applicant proposes approximately 28,911 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 10,555 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 14,940 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes disturbing approximately 12,718 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area, of the 551,837 sq. ft. of total wetland/watercourse and buffer area on the property. The applicant proposes the removal of 129 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Board, and has noted that, once this temporary area no longer is needed, it will be restored with trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. The project also requires an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 1,735,153 sq. ft. (39.8 acres) ) and is situated along the south side of Old Saw Mill River Road, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Old Saw Mill River Road. The property is located in the PED Planned Economic Development District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.71-6-2.2.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-10 Parashis, 23 Springwood Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed construction of a two-car garage, as well as front and rear additions to the home. The applicant proposes to demolish retaining walls and stair cases at the front of the house and construct a new two-car garage, a new stairway up to the house with planters, an extended front entrance to the house, and a retaining wall. The applicant currently does not have a driveway. The applicant proposes to construct a three-season room/enclosed deck in the rear of the house. The applicant additionally proposes to replace their roof to support 17kW solar panels. The applicant proposes approximately 567 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 734 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 331 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 178 cubic yards of excavation. The applicant is proposing the addition of two (2) new drywell units to handle the runoff created by impervious surfaces. The following five (5) area variances are required: (1) front setback to principal building from 20 feet required to 17.5 feet proposed; (2) accessory structure setback to principal building from 10 feet required to 3.666 feet proposed; (3) accessory structure setback to side yard from 10 feet required to 0 feet proposed; (4) accessory structure coverage from 6% permitted to 6.4% proposed, and; (5) accessory structure in a front yard. The property consists of approximately 7,500 sq. ft. (0.17 acres) and is situated along the west side of Springwood Avenue, approximately 700 feet from the intersection of Springwood Avenue and Riverview Avenue. 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: 8.320-238-13.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 beginning at 7:00 pm.