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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2022 – 6:30 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, subject to further action by the State legislature or Governor. 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. This meeting will be broadcast live on Cable Television and a recording likely will be available on cable television therafter. 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. TB 22-01 Taxter Road Park Playground & Parking Lot Construction, Taxter Road (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Recreation Fee Use Request
A work session to discuss a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed use of up to $100,000 of recreation escrow funds for the construction of a new playground and parking lot at Taxter Road Park.

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 21-34 Shah, 25 Thomas Street, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of 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.

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 21-17 Gjonbalaj, 28 Faith Lane, (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of an in-ground pool and patio area to the rear of an existing on-site residence. The pool area would result in disturbance to regulated steep slopes and involve the construction of tiered retaining walls, which are proposed to be landscaped. The applicant proposes approximately 440 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES) and approximately 1,443 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 280 cubic yards of excavation and 416 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Town Engineer. The applicant proposes the addition of three (3) Cultec 330 HD drywell units to handle the runoff created by impervious surfaces. The project involves the proposed removal of two (2) regulated trees, and the applicant has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of eight (8) new trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 34,412 sq. ft. (.79 acres) and is situated along the east side of Faith Lane, approximately 875 feet south of the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Faith Lane. 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: 8.380-270-103.

Case No. PB 21-36 Metropolis Country Club, 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed renovation of an existing pool area, with related improvements. The applicant previously submitted and was approved for a building permit to demolish existing pools, regrade a patio area, and construct a new swimming pool and wading pool, on the subject site. The applicant now wishes to expand the scope of work to include renovation to the existing dining terrace and playground. The project, as currently proposed, involves approximately 1,376 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 442 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 649 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 800 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 800 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes twelve (12) subsurface infiltration units to handle the runoff created by impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of one (1) regulated tree, and has prepared a landscape plan which calls for the planting of two (2) trees and twenty-eight shrubs, as replacements. The subject property consists of approximately 125.4 acres (5,750,500 sq. ft.), 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: 8.141-94-18, 11, & 12.

OLD BUSINESS (continuted)

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 continued work session (February 2, 2022) 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 (1,147 existing; 1,150 previously approved; 1,144 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 continued work session (February 2, 2022) 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.

Case No. TB 18-02 Elmwood Preserve, 850 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains N.Y.) – FEIS Procedural Review & Initial Discussion of FEIS Responses to Planning Board DEIS Comments
A continued work session (February 16, 2022) to discuss the procedural review of the FEIS, followed by an initial discussion of the FEIS responses to the Planning Board’s comments on the DEIS. As identified and discussed in detail within the FEIS, the Applicant prepared various alternatives of residential redevelopment at the site of the former Elmwood golf course/country club, on Dobbs Ferry Road. Three (3) of the alternatives consist of multi-family townhouse Planned Unit Developments. Two (2) of the alternatives consist of One-Family subdivisions. The alternatives range in density from 113 to 175 units, with varying layouts and characteristics (parkland/open space considerations, ingress/egress, etc.). The site’s development (if rezoned to a PUD) would require site plan (Planning Board approval). If developed as a one-family residential development, the site will require Planning Board steep slope, wetland/watercourse, tree removal permit, and subdivision application approvals. The 106.8-acre subject site (850 Dobbs Ferry Road, P.O. White Plains, Parcel ID 7.530-320-1…SE and 1…SG) was a former golf course (Elmwood Country Club – Dobbs Ferry Road) which is no longer in existence. The property is located in the R-20 and R-30 One-Family Residence Districts and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.370-265-1, 8.370-265-2, 8.370-265-3 and 8.370-265-4.

To review the documents pertaining to this application, please click on the link below which will bring you to the Town website:
https://www.greenburghny.com/603/_-Active-Applications---Town-Board

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.