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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, January 19, 2022 – 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. Due to technical difficulties, this meeting will not be broadcast live on Cable Television, however, a recording likely will be available on cable this coming weekend. 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 21-12 Liken, 85 & 89 Hillcrest Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a final 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.

Case No. PB 21-25 RMC, 59 Valley Avenue (P.O. Elmsford, 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 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.

Case No. PB 21-18 Bhatti, 14 Payne Street & 175 Winthrop Avenue, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision 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. One (1) of the proposed residences would have access off of Payne Street, four (4) would have access off of North Lawn Avenue, and four (4) would have access off of Winthrop Avenue. 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.

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 steep slope or within a wetland, watercourse or adjacent, regulated 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 the 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 19-33 Brodsky, 2121 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A public hearing 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. On December 16, 2021, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted all area variances required in connection with the project. 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.

OLD BUSINESS (Continued)

Case No. PB 20-19 Durga Temple, 1880 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. White Plains N.Y.) – Site Plan Exemption Request & Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
A work session to discuss a site plan exemption request and to consider a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals related to modifications to a project previously approved by the Planning Board on December 3, 2020, which had involved the renovation and conversion of an existing single-family residence into a house of worship consisting of approximately 3,263 sq. ft., with related improvements. On November 19, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance related to setback requirement from front yard property line (100 feet required, 36.8 feet approved). Following the issuance of a building permit, the structure was fully demolished without approval, and a stop work order was issued. The applicant has represented that, due to the deteriorated condition of the structure discovered during the approved renovation, a renovation could not take place and the structure was in need of a full demolition and rebuild. At present, the applicant seeks a site plan exemption pursuant to Section 285-56D of the zoning ordinance, and has represented that the only material change to the site plan is an approximate 2-foot increase in the height of the newly proposed structure, which is to be constructed on the existing foundation. On January 20, 2022, the Zoning Board of Appeals will be considering an updated area variance application, related to setback requirement from front yard property line (100 feet required, 36.8 feet proposed). The property consists of approximately 88,662 sq. ft. (2.04 acres) and is situated along the east side of Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A), approximately 1,200 feet south of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and White House 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: 7.520-311-1.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 22-01 Ries, Beaver Hill Road, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed resubdivision of 10 existing tax lots (7.190-68-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12). Tax lot 7.190-68-3, an undeveloped, approximately 57-foot wide by 500-foot long parcel of land situated to the rear of the developed lots known as 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48 & 50 Beaver Hill Road, which had been foreclosed by the Town in the 1950s. In 2018, the property was auctioned off by the Town to a private party, who later submitted preliminary applications with the intent to develop said parcel. A preliminary injunction was issued by the State Supreme Court in 2019 prohibiting the new owner and Town from taking further action in pursuit of a building permit. A settlement was later reached whereby neighbors to the property, and the Town, purchased the property back and, in return, the neighbors agred to seek a subdivision to resubdivide the vacant parcel and add land area to their current, developed properties. It is noted that the undeveloped parcel presently contains many encroachments from said Beaver Hill Road properties. If a formal application is submitted, the applicants would seek to resubdivide the subject lots in order to provide additional land area to each of the Beaver Hill Road properties, thus reducing the overall size of the undeveloped parcel. The properties, in total, consist of approximately 88,438 sq. ft. (2.03 acres) and are situated on the south side of Beaver Hill Road between Eastward Place and Catskill Place. 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: 7.190-68-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12.

Case No. TB 21-14/PB 21-29 Regeneron, 555 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Town Board Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit, Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board), Town Board tree removal permit, Planning Board steep slope permit and wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed construction of a temporary parking area to facilitate the construction of a new two story research and development building on the neighboring lot, 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, which was applied for and approved under Case No. TB 21-06/PB 21-04. The applicant previously applied for and was approved for a temporary parking facility on this lot under Case No. TB 21-10/PB 21-09. The applicant is proposing to develop a portion of the property for use as temporary parking for approximately 5 years, after which the parking areas would be removed and the area replanted. The applicant proposes an improved curb cut on Saw Mill River Road to access the parking area, and proposes an access road between the newly proposed parking area and the previously approved temporary parking area. Presently, portions of the area exist as a parking lot for NYSDOT contractors. The proposed project involves approximately 5.97 acres (260,050 sq. ft.) of disturbance and the removal of 34 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Board. The applicant proposes the disturbance of approximately 23,922 sq. ft. of regulated wetlands buffer area, of the 551,837 sq. ft. of wetlands and buffer area on the property. 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.

Case No. PB 20-20 Newman, 13 Southwood Place, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of one existing lot into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single family home, with related improvements. Proposed Lot 1 contains an existing residence to remain, with a curb cut along Southwood Place, and would consist of approximately 7,551 sq. ft. (0.17 acres) in area. The applicant is proposing the construction of one (1) new, 2-story residence on proposed Lot 2, which would consist of approximately 9,852 (0.23 acres) in area. Proposed Lot 2 would contain a new curb cut onto Juniper Hill Road. The applicant is proposing an increase in total impervious surfaces of approximately 1,624 sq. ft., and is proposing the addition of three (3) 330XL Cultec chambers to handle the additional stormwater runoff. The project requires approximately 204 cubic yards of excavation. The projects requires the removal of one (1) regulated tree, requiring a tree removal permit form the Planning Board. The Town Building Inspector has determined that the following area variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with the project: Lot Width from 75 feet (required) to 59 feet (proposed). The property consists of approximately 17,403 sq. ft. (0.4 acres) and is situated on the northerly side of the intersection of Southwood Place and Juniper Hill Road. 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: 8.80-39-22 & 23.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.