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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, April 20, 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. 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

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 20-28 Hackley School, 293 Benedict Avenue, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of 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. On April 13, 2022, the Town Board adopted a resolution approving, with conditions, the related amended site plan and tree removal permit applications (TB 20-11). 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.

Case No. PB 20-20 Newman, 13 Southwood Place, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A continued work session (January 19, 2022 & March 14, 2022) 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 project 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.

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 22-02 Gojka, 14 High Point Lane, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit & Tree Removal Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed demolition of an existing one-family dwelling and construction of a new one-family dwelling on the same site, with related improvements. The wetland, watercourse and wetland/watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consist of approximately 25,687 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 18,319 sq. ft. of disturbance within the regulated buffer area. No direct disturbance to the watercourse is proposed. The applicant proposes 0 cubic yards of excavation, and 1,153 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes 13 Cultec 330XLHD stormwater chambers and an approximately 341 sq. ft. rain garden, to handle stormwater runoff from new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of 16 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting for 16 trees, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 44,327 sq. ft. (1.02 acres), and is situated on the easterly side of High Point Lane, approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of High Point Lane and High Point Road. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town as Parcel ID: 8.520-358-7.

Case No. PB 20-23 Pompiani, 5 Robbin Hill Road, (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 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 Robbin Hill Road, approximately 100 feet from the intersection of Robbin 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.

OLD BUSINESS (continued)

Case No. PB 21-08 Gez, Vacant Lot – Clarendon Road, (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A continued work session (March 14, 2022) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and wetland/watercourse permit application involving a proposal to combine two existing tax lots to create one (1) lot, for the purposes of constructing a new, approximately 2,000 sq. ft. single-family residence, with related improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 334 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 380 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 94 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consists of approximately 3,200 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 350 sq. ft. of disturbance. The applicant proposes approximately 60 yards of excavation to carry out the project. The applicant proposes drywell units to capture and treat stormwater runoff from new impervious surfaces. No regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project. The project, as proposed, requires two (2) area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, related to lot area and lot width. The subject properties consist of approximately 6,105 sq. ft. and are situated on the west side of Clarendon Road, approximately 80 ft. north of the intersection of Clarendon Road and Clarendon Place. The properties are situated in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.460-324-8 & 9.

Case No. PB 17-36 Zappico, Old Colony Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision, steep slope permit, wetland/watercourse permit, and tree removal permit application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of two (2) existing tax lots, in order to create four (4) zoning compliant lots, for the purposes of constructing four (4) single-family residences. This application was last before the Planning Board for a public hearing on September 4, 2019 and a work session on July 15, 2020. Proposed Lot 1 would consist of 58,372 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 2 would consist of 23,753 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 3 would consist of 17,012 sq. ft., and proposed Lot 4 would consist of 14,973 sq. ft. The applicant proposes 20,193 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 9,058 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 26,002.5 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes to disturb approximately 641 sq. ft. of the 1,236 sq. ft. of regulated watercourse area on the subject property, associated with the proposed piping of an on-site watercourse, and approximately 29,743 sq. ft. of the 46,235 sq. ft. of regulated watercourse buffer area on the subject property. The applicant proposes the removal of seventy (70) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of four (4) Oak trees, sixteen each of (16) Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce trees, nine (9) Green Giant Arborvitae trees, eight (8) White Spruce trees, six (6) Sugar Maple trees, four (4) Eastern Redbud trees, four (4) Shagbark Hickory trees, four (4) White Oak trees, and an assortment of foundation shrubs and plants, as replacement. The properties consist of approximately 114,110 sq. ft. and are situated on the south side of Old Colony Road, opposite the intersection of Old Colony Road and Midvale Road. The properties are located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.360-259-11 & 12.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.