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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.
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Case No. PB 21-29 Regeneron, 555 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board 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. In addition, the applicant previously applied for a steep slope permit and wetland/watercourse permit on this lot and, on September 15, 2021, was approved for a temporary parking facility under Case No. TB 21-10/PB 21-09. This permit expands upon the wetland/watercourse portion of that prior approval. 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 areas 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 applicant proposes to disturb 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 proposed project involves approximately 5.97 acres (260,050 sq. ft.) of site disturbance and the removal of 34 regulated trees. On February 23, 2022, the Town Board adopted a resolution approving, with conditions, an amended site plan and tree removal permit application associated with this project (TB 21-14). 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. |
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Case No. TB 21-17/PB 21-35 Scarsdale Golf Club, 1 Club Way, (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Town Board Amended Site Plan & Tree Removal Permit, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A continuation of a work session (March 14, 2022) to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board), Town Board tree removal permit, and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit application involving the proposed installation of temporary seasonal enclosures around two (2) existing lower tennis courts, for use during colder months. The applicant additionally proposes stormwater management facilities and emergency access to the tennis area, as well as the installation of new netting along the existing driving range and 16th hole course. The applicant proposes approximately 1,096 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 1,320 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 2,021 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 200 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 500 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes the removal of eight (8) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Board. The project, as proposed, requires area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The subject property consists of 121.5 acres (5,784,768 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: 8.361-263-1..SG & 8.361-263-1..SE. |
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Case No. TB 18-02 Elmwood Preserve, 850 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains N.Y.) – Continued Discussion of FEIS Responses to Planning Board DEIS Comments
A continued work session (February 16, 2022, March 2, 2022, and March 14, 2022) to discuss 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 & 4. |
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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.
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Case No. PB 20-28 Hackley School, 293 Benedict Avenue, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed construction of a new arts center building with related parking and infrastructure. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and Zetkov Gymnasium, and construct the new arts center building and parking area in those locations, respectfully. The new arts center building falls within the Town of Greenburgh, while the proposed parking areas are located within the Village of Tarrytown. The applicant proposes approximately 2,330 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 14,803 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 28,100 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 16,900 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Town Engineer. The applicant is proposing the removal of 34 regulated trees within the Town and 35 trees within the Village, and has prepared a landscaping plan calling for the planting of 70 trees in both the Town and Village, as replacement. The project, which previously was discussed in work session on June 16, 2021 and July 7, 2021, requires amended site plan and tree removal permit approvals from the Town Board (TB 20-11), which held and closed a public hearing on March 23, 2022. The project area is approximately 205,377 sq. ft. (4.72 acres), with approximately 48,800 sq. ft. (1.12 acres) located within the Town of Greenburgh. The subject property is situated on the north side of Benedict Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of Benedict Avenue and Midland Avenue. It 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: 7.171-49-1 and 7.51-1-4 & 7.51-1-..ST. |
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Case No. PB 20-23 Pompiani, 5 Robin Hill Road, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed construction of an addition to an existing residence, a new front portico, new patio areas, and related improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 2,070 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES). A majority of the proposed disturbance to regulated steep slopes is related to the proposed construction entrance to the property. The project requires approximately 100 cubic yards of excavation. The applicant proposes four (4) Cultec 330HD stormwater units to handle stormwater runoff from new impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 20,600 sq. ft. (0.47 acres) and is situated on the eastern side of Robin Hill Road, approximately 100 feet from the intersection of Robin Hill Road and Mount Joy Avenue. The property is located in the R-5 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.470-332-45. |
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Case No. PB 21-27 Renard Self Storage, 42-44 Hayes Street, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Site Plan
A work session to discuss a site plan application involving the proposed construction of an approximately 149,000 sq. ft., five (5) story self-storage facility on a property that spans both the Village of Elmsford and Town of Greenburgh. An existing on-site building would be demolished. The portion of the site situated within the Village consists of approximately 25,350 sq. ft., while the portion of the site situated within the Town consists of approximately 19,650 sq. ft. The project, as proposed, requires several area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, as outlined in a memorandum issued by the Town of Greenburgh Acting Building Inspector, Robert Dam, dated March 24, 2022. A total of fourteen (14) off-street parking spaces and two (2) loading spaces, are proposed. The properties are situated on the northerly side of Haven Street, between Hayes Street and Nepperhan Avenue. The property within the Town is located in the LI – Light Industrial District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.180-57-1..L5. |
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ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm. |
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