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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, December 1, 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

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-22 DeMairo, Vacant Lot – Crosshill Road, (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of a new single-family residence, pool, and related improvements, on an existing, vacant lot. The watercourse and watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consist of approximately 21,218 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 18,500 sq. ft. of disturbance. The existing on-site watercourse is proposed to be re-routed into a 24” pipe around the property and connected to a 24” pipe that exists adjacent to the rear property line. The watercourse currently functions as a stormwater drainage channel and runs roughly diagonally across the property, from the southeast corner to the northwest corner. The property contains an abandoned pool and shed, both proposed to be removed. The applicant proposes approximately 500 cubic yards of excavation, and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of 22 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of 35 trees and 10 shrubs, as replacement. The subject property consists of approx. 22,189 sq. ft. (0.51 acres), and is situated on the westerly side of Crosshill Road, approximately 150 ft. south of the intersection of Crosshill Road and Rochambeau Drive. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.280-215-11.

Case No. PB 21-18 Bhatti, 14 Payne Street & 175 Winthrop Avenue, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (November 3, 2021 and November 17, 2021) to discuss a preliminary subdivision and tree removal permit application involving the proposed subdivision of two (2) existing lots into nine (9) lots for the purpose of constructing nine (9) new single-family homes, with related improvements. Parcel ID: 7.190-70-5 (14 Payne Street) consists of approximately 41,183 sq. ft. (0.95 acres) and contains a dilapidated house and garage, both proposed to be removed. Parcel ID: 7.190-70-6 (175 Winthrop Avenue) consists of approximately 7,500 sq. ft. (0.17 acres) and contains an existing residence, also proposed to be demolished. Four (4) of the proposed residences would have access off of Payne Street, three (3) would have access off of North Lawn Avenue, and two (2) would have access off of Winthrop Avenue. The applicant proposes a total of 29 Cultec 330 XL drywells and 25 Cultec 100HD drywells to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of twelve (12) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 21 trees, as replacement. The properties consist of approximately 48,683 sq. ft. (1.12 acres) and are situated on the north side of Payne Street, between North Lawn Avenue and Winthrop Avenue. The properties are located in the R-5 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.190-70-5 & 7.190-70-6.

Case No. PB 21-25 RMC, 59 Valley Avenue (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (November 17, 2021) to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of a cul-de-sac roadway and related retaining wall, associated with the construction of a three-story residential apartment building on a neighboring parcel, located within the Village of Elmsford. The proposed cul-de-sac would serve as access to under-building garages as well as space for emergency vehicles to turn around. The residential structure is proposed to contain 30 units and 59 off-street parking spaces, all within the Village of Elmsford. The applicant proposes approximately 2,327.27 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 768.69 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 645.5 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 1,100 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 50 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant is proposing the addition of rip rap slope protection along the southern slope of the property and 114 new Stormtech-740 units to handle the stomrwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant is proposing the removal of 22 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 49 trees, as replacement. The properties consists of approximately 513,578.4 sq. ft. (11.79 acres) and are situated along the west side of Valley Avenue, approximately 315 feet from the intersection of Valley Avenue and Woodlands Avenue. The property is located in the OB Office Building District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.310-177-5, 7.320-145-2, & 7.320-145-6.

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 21-10 Parashis, 23 Springwood Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (October 6, 2021 and November 3, 2021) 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 applicants propose to demolish retaining walls and staircases 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 applicants currently do not have a driveway. The applicants propose to construct a three-season room/enclosed deck in the rear of the house. The applicants additionally propose to replace their roof to support 17kW solar panels. The applicants propose 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 project requires approximately 178 cubic yards of excavation. The applicants propose the addition of two (2) new drywell units to handle the runoff created by impervious surfaces. On November 18, 2021, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted five (5) area variances required in connection with the project. The applicant proposes the removal of one (1) regulated tree requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. 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.

Case No. PB 21-13 Dogra, 1 Maple Ridge Court (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed reconstruction of an existing patio and construction of a new, in-ground pool integrated with the patio. The new patio and pool will largely cover the area of the existing patio, with some new areas of disturbance. A majority of the disturbance comes from the proposed construction entrance to the property. The applicant proposes approximately 2,094 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 200 cubic yards of excavation. The existing stormwater management system is proposed to handle stormwater runoff from the newly proposed impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 30,604 sq. ft. (0.7 acres) and is situated on the southern side of the intersection of Maple Ridge Court and Fort Hill 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: 8.460-326-33.1.

Case No. PB 21-16 Wachen, 29 Faith Lane (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. The applicant proposed to construct an in-ground pool and patio area in the rear of its house. The pool area intrudes into steep slopes and requires tiered retaining walls, which are proposed to be landscaped. The applicant proposes approximately 2,109 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 3,537 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 200 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The property consists of approximately 58,357 sq. ft. (1.34 acres) and is situated along the west side of the cul-de-sac on Chauncey Circle. The property is located in the PUD Planned Unit Development District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.440-309-34.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-30 Casale, 34-40, 50, 00 & 10 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Amended Site Plan, and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A pre-submission conference to discuss a preliminary subdivision, amended site plan, and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed subdivision of 8 existing tax lots (8.610-421-72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79) into one lot. The applicant is proposing to modify the layout of the site by moving storage bins to more efficient locations, adding off-street parking, adding storage locations, and related improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 742 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 1,593 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 3,019 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 590 cubic yards of excavation and 100 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. The application indicates that area variances will be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff notes that certain lots associated with this project were subject to prior subdivision, site plan, and steep slope permit applications (Case PB 20-04) that were approved and remain valid, though the preliminary subdivision plat was not filed. Staff additionally notes that the applicant previously received several area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals as part of its prior application. The properties consist of approximately 84,992 sq. ft. (1.95 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, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.