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FINAL
TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, October 20, 2021 – 7:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 Altice Channel 76 and 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 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

Case No. PB 21-23 Worthington Estates (DiNapoli), 1490 & 1952 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision & Planning Board Steep Slope Permit (Pre-Submission Conference)
A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future subdivision application involving the subdivision of two (2) existing lots into thirteen (13) lots for the purpose of constructing thirteen (13) new single-family residences, with related improvements, to be accessed via a new, 950-foot cul-de-sac, off of Whitehouse Road, to be built to Town standards. The existing 8.03 acres (349,974 sq. ft.) property is proposed to be subdivided to create thirteen (13) lots all meeting the requirements of the R-20 One-Family Residence Zoning District. The subject properties contain regulated steep slopes and regulated trees that would be disturbed/removed as part of the project, requiring appropriate permits from the Planning Board. The properties consist of approximately 349,974 sq. ft. (8.03 acres) and are situated on the easterly side of Saw Mill River Road, adjacent to the intersection of Whitehouse Road and Saw Mill River Road. 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: 7.450-256-22.1 & 7.450-256-22.2.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS WILL START NO SOONER THAN 7:00 PM)
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 19-26 Kaufmann, 36 Hillcrest Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (September 14, 2021 and October 6, 2021) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of 3 existing tax lots (8.320-238-10, 8.320-238-11 & 8.320-238-9..L6) into two buildable lots to allow the construction of one new single family home. The applicant proposes approximately 1,891 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 4,985 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 4,283 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 70 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of 24 regulated trees and proposes the planting of 18 new trees and 9 new shrubs, as replacement. On June 17, 2021, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance related to the newly proposed lot not having frontage onto a roadway built to Town standards. The properties consist of approximately 23,334 sq. ft. (0.54 acres) and are situated on the east side of Hillcrest Avenue approximately 350 ft. north of the intersection of Larchmont Street and Hillcrest Avenue. The properties are located in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.320-238-10, 8.320-238-11 & 8.320-238-9..L6.

Case No. PB 21-11 Grolier, 6 Chauncey Circle (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed construction of an in-ground pool and patio area, on an existing single-family residential property. The applicant proposes approximately 1,376 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES) and approximately 107 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant is proposing the addition of a 3 foot by 5 foot rip rap level spreader to handle runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 41,382 sq. ft. (0.95 acres) and is situated along the west side of the cul-de-sac on Chauncey Circle. The property is located in the R-40 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.380-271-4.2.

Case No. PB 21-07 Greystone PUD Lots 4-7, Carriage Trail (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Preliminary Subdivision
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan and resubdivision application for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of four (4) building lots and one (1) lot containing a roadway, in order to remove the cul-de-sac roadway and revegetate it, distributing the land amongst Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the development. The applicant previously petitioned for and was granted a zoning change to a PUD Planned Unit Development 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 its prior subdivision approval (Case No. PB 11-13). The applicant previously received a Planning Board steep slope permit and site plan approval (Case No. PB 20-08) in connection with the development site. The properties consist of approximately 415,303 sq. ft. (9.5 acres) and are situated on the east side of South Broadway (NYS Route 9). The 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: 7.290-141-9.4, 7.290-141-9.5, 7.290-141-9.6, 7.300-142-3.7, and 7.290-141-9.15.

At the request of the Applicant, this matter will not be heard and will be adjourned to a future meeting date.

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 19-33 Brodsky, 2121 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A continuation of a work session (April 1 ,2020) to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) existing lot, approximately 87,226 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) lots, for the purpose of resolving the issue of more than one dwelling (principal structure) on a single lot. There is no construction or site disturbance proposed as part of this application. Proposed Lot 1 would total approximately 28,198 sq. ft. and includes an existing 3,236 sq. ft. single-family residence to remain. Proposed Lot 2 would total approximately 59,028 sq. ft. and includes an existing 2,016 sq. ft. single-family residence to remain. The property consists of approximately 87,226 sq. ft. and is situated on the north side of Saw Mill River Road, to the west of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Suburban Place. 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: 7.380-195-5.

Case No. PB 20-24 Bloom Energy, 151 Fulton Street (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Amended Site Plan
A continuation of a work session (September 14, 2021) to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan application involving the proposed installation of six (6) outdoor natural gas clean fuel cell energy servers. The applicant is proposing the installation of six (6) energy servers to provide approximately 1,500 kW of base load power to the site. The installation would have a footprint of approximately 2,450 sq. ft. and be surrounded by bollards, and located within an existing parking lot. The project requires the removal of 14 of the existing 30 off-street parking spaces. The applicant has proposed the addition of 13 off-street parking spaces to compensate, resulting in 29 parking spaces, where 29 are required. The applicant has added a gravel service area around the servers to offset the additional impervious surfaces from the parking spaces. The project has been reviewed by the Town Building Inspector, and the following area variance is required: accessory structure proposed within the front yard. The properties consist of approximately 53,578 sq. ft. (1.23 acres) and are situated on the northern side of the intersection of Fulton Street and Russell Street. The properties are located in the IB Intermediate Business District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.80-42-1 & 2.

NEW BUSINESS (continued)

Case No. PB 21-20 Chacon, 84 Euclid 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 demolition of a 1.5 story one-family residence and construction of a new, 2.5 story one-family residence with related improvements. The existing detached garage would remain. The new home would have a new front walkway and a new rear deck. The applicant is proposing approximately 2,098 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 233 cubic yards of excavation. The applicant proposes eight (8) 330XL Cultec drywells to handle the runoff created by impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 11,512 sq. ft. (0.55 acres) and is situated on the west side of Euclid Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of Euclid 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: 8.380-271-91.

DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 beginning at 7:00 pm.