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FINAL
TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, September 7, 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 - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 09-12 BHA Consultants, LLC, 66 Beech Street (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Proposed Additional Tree Removals
A work session to discuss a request to remove two (2) additional trees on an approved development lot currently under construction. The applicant received approval on May 3, 2012 to construct five (5) townhouse style dwelling units, and to remove certain regulated trees. The applicant now requests to remove two (2) additional trees, originally identified as to be preserved on the approved plans, due to anticipated significant root damage expected to take place during construction of the approved townhouses. The property consists of approximately 12,632 sq. ft. (0.29 acres) and is situated on the north side of Beech Street, approximately 100 feet from the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Beech Street. The subject site is located in the R-5/LMF One-Family/Limited Multifamily Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.410-222-10.

Case No. PB 22-13 Anderson & Ball, Vacant Lot – Old Army Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A continued work session (August 3, 2022) to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit application involving the proposed construction of a single-family home, with related improvements. The site features steep slopes immediately adjacent to Old Army Road, along the southern property line, and to the rear of the property. The applicant proposes approximately 1,352 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 310 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 409 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 140 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 360 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes the removal of two (2) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 19 trees and 14 shrubs, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 9,476 sq. ft. (0.22 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Old Army Road, approximately 225 feet from the intersection of Old Army Road and Doris Drive. The property is located in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.540-371-47.2.

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 21-27 Renard Self Storage, 42-44 Hayes Street (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Site Plan
A public hearing to discuss a site plan application involving the proposed construction of an approximately 148,750 sq. ft., five (5) story self-storage facility on a property that spans both the Village of Elmsford and the 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 former 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.

Case No. PB 20-24 Bloom Energy, 151 Fulton Street (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Amended Site Plan
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan application involving the proposed installation of six (6) outdoor natural gas clean fuel cell energy servers. The applicant is proposing the installation of six (6) energy servers to provide approximately 1,500 kW of base load power to the site. The installation would have a footprint of approximately 2,450 sq. ft. and be surrounded by bollards and fencing, and located within an existing parking lot. The project requires the removal of 14 of the existing 30 off-street parking spaces. The applicant has proposed the addition of 13 off-street parking spaces to compensate, resulting in 29 parking spaces, where 29 are required. The applicant has added a gravel service area around the servers to offset the additional impervious surfaces from the parking spaces. The project has been reviewed by the Town Building Inspector, and the following area variance is required: accessory structure proposed within the front yard. The properties consist of approximately 53,578 sq. ft. (1.23 acres) and are situated on the northern side of the intersection of Fulton Street and Russell Street. The properties are located in the IB Intermediate Business District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.80-42-1 & 2.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 22-15 Golfzon Social LLC, 691 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Permit – Fully Enclosed Commercial Recreation Facility
A work session to discuss a Planning Board special permit (fully enclosed commercial recreation facility) application involving the proposed re-use of a vacant single-story commercial building as an indoor golf simulator facility, with accessory eating and drinking. No changes are proposed to the footprint of the building or to the site. The proposed use requires 74 off-street parking spaces, where 86 parking spaces exist on-site. Existing stormwater management systems will handle runoff from impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 57,935 sq. ft. (1.33 acres) and is situated on the westerly side of Central Park Avenue South, approximately 900 feet from the intersection of Central Park Avenue South and Underhill Road. The property 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: 8.460-325-7.

Case No. TB 22-04/PB 22-09 Metropolis Country Club, 289 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Town Board Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit, and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval, referral to Planning Board), tree removal permit (Town Board approval), and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed construction of two (2) new buildings, including: 1) an approximately 10,788 sq. ft. turf care facility; and 2) an approximately 2,777 sq. ft. sprayer storage building, together with 21 off-street parking spaces and one (1) loading space. The applicant proposes a new vehicular connection off of Juniper Hill Road to access the proposed buildings. The applicant proposes approximately 52,108 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 10,787 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 4,705 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 19,000 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 1,000 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes the addition of 84 Stormtech SC-740 units to handle runoff from impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of 25 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of eleven (11) trees and eleven (11) shrubs, as replacement. 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.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.