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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, February 2, 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 19-32 VanNess, 250 Fort Hill Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision & Tree Rremoval Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a final subdivision and tree removal permit application involving a proposal to
subdivide one (1) existing lot, approximately 67,075 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of
constructing one (1) new single-family residence. Proposed Lot 7A would total approximately 33,186 sq. ft. and would
be improved with one (1) new single-family residence. Proposed Lot 7B would total approximately 33,889 sq. ft. and an
existing on-site residence would remain. Thirteen (13) regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project,
requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which provides
for the planting of 27 new trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 67,075 sq. ft. and is situated on
the west side of Fort Hill Road, across from the intersection of Fort Hill Road and Penny 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:
8.520-356-7.

Case No. PB 19-33 Brodsky, 2121 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application involving a proposal to subdivide 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.

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 21-28 Patel, 25 Bayberry Road, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed demolition of an existing
one-family dwelling and construction of a new one-family dwelling predominantly within the footprint of the existing
residence, with related improvements. The watercourse and watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consists
of approximately 35,591 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 5,670 sq. ft. of disturbance, all within the
regulated buffer area. No direct disturbance to the watercourse is proposed. The applicant previously applied for, and
was approved, a minor project wetland/watercourse permit as part of Case No. PB 21-02, involving residential additions
to the existing residence. Following approval of that project, the applicant proposed modifications to its plans, which
necessitate a new wetland/watercourse permit approval, as determined by the Building Inspector and Town Wetlands
Inspector. The subject property consists of approx. 43,991 sq. ft., and is situated on the easterly side of Bayberry Road,
approximately 660 feet north of the intersection of Bayberry Road and Ox Ridge Road. The property is situated in the R-
40 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town as Parcel ID: 7.130-21-1.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-34 Shah, 25 Thomas Street, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed resubdivision of two (2) lots into
one (1) lot to facilitate an addition to an existing one-family residence. Lot 19, known as 25 Thomas Street, contains a
one-family residence and associated improvements, and consists of approximately 45,302 sq. ft. (1.04 acres). Lot 18.2
contains minor improvements, predominantly the driveway for the 25 Thomas Street residence, and consists of
approximately 3,485 sq. ft. (0.08 acres). The applicant is proposing an addition to the rear of its existing residence and is
applying for this resubdivision in order to meet the floor area ratio requirement. The maximum floor area permitted, once
combined, is 8,123.3 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing a gross floor area of 8,109.6 sq. ft. The properties consist of
approximately 48,787 sq. ft. (1.12 acres) and are situated at the end of Thomas Street, past the cul-de-sac. 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: 8.350-252-19 & 8.350-252-18.2.

Case No. PB 21-32 Midway Shopping Center, 913-999 Central Park Avenue South, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Amended
Site Plan, Special Permit, and Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan application, special permit (Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage
System) application, and a Planning Board shared parking reduction request involving the proposed installation of two
Tesla Megapacks of 16 units each, for a total system capacity of 5,798.4 kWh. The installation is proposed to occupy a
footprint of approximately 766 sq. ft. and will be 97 feet from the nearest property line, where 100 feet is required and
50 feet is allowable via a waiver from the Planning Board, and 51 feet from the nearest building, where 100 feet is
required and 10 feet is allowable via a waiver from the Planning Board. The project involves the removal of three (3)
existing off-street parking spaces, necessitating a shared parking reduction from the Planning Board (1,150 existing;
1,150 previously approved; 1,147 proposed), pursuant to § 285-38D(5) of the zoning ordinance. The applicant conducted
a site visit with Town staff and Fire District officials on September 3, 2021, and revised plans based on comments
received. The property consists of 14.1 acres (612,976 sq. ft.), is located in the CA Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact
District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.530-363-2.

Case No. PB 21-33 Greenville Shopping Center, 799-855 Central Park Avenue South, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Amended
Site Plan, Special Permit, and Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan and special permit (Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage System)
application involving the proposed installation of two Tesla Megapacks of 16 units each, for a total system capacity of
5,798.4 kWh. The installation is proposed to occupy a footprint of approximately 766 sq. ft. and will be 70 feet from the
nearest property line, where 100 feet is required and 50 feet is allowable via a waiver from the Planning Board, and 72
feet from the nearest building, where 100 feet is required and 10 feet is allowable via a waiver from the Planning Board.
The project involves the removal of six (6) existing off-street parking spaces, necessitating a shared parking reduction of
three (3) spaces from the Planning Board (486 required; 489 existing; 483 proposed), pursuant to § 285-38D(5) of the
zoning ordinance. The applicant conducted a site visit with Town staff and Fire District officials on September 3, 2021,
and revised plans based on comments received. The property consists of 7.05 acres (306,967 sq. ft.), is located in the CA
Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID:
8.460-328-1.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022
beginning at 7:00 pm.