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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, January 18, 2023 – 7:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

This meeting will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium, located at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, and will also take place via Zoom. 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 thereafter. If you would like to 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 22-11 Vulpone, 63 Donald Drive (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, 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 retaining wall and related improvements, on an existing one-family residential property. The applicant previously constructed a retaining wall without proper permits, which has since collapsed and is in need of replacement. In connection with the project, the applicant proposes approximately 510 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 826 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 383 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 60 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 372 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The property consists of approximately 20,379 sq. ft. (0.47 acres) and is situated on the northerly side of Donald Drive, approximately 200 feet from the intersection of Donald Drive and Hastings Close. The property is located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.610-422-11.

Case No. PB 22-25 X-Golf, 870 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Permit (Fully Enclosed Commercial Recreation Facility)
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board special permit (fully enclosed commercial recreation facility) application involving the proposed re-use of a vacant, approximately 8,840 sq. ft. 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 45 parking spaces, where 45 parking spaces exist on-site. Existing stormwater management systems will continue to handle stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. The property consists of approximately 64,469 sq. ft. (1.49 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue, approximately 300 feet from the intersection of Central Park Avenue and Ardsley 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: 8.530-362-4.

Case No. PB 21-31 Midway Shopping Center, 913-999 Central Park Avenue (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Restaurant & Quick Service/Fast Food Special Permit (Planning Board) and Shared Parking Reduction (Planning Board)
A work session to discuss the decision of a Restaurant & Fast Food/Quick Service Special Permit (Planning Board) application and a shared parking reduction (Planning Board) request involving the proposed conversion of retail space to restaurant space, construction of an expanded outdoor dining area, and reconfigured parking layout. The applicant proposes to convert 2,900 sq. ft. of existing retail space to restaurant space in an outbuilding, to convert 5,300 sq. ft. to quick service/fast food, and add approximately 3,300 sq. ft. of outdoor seating area around the building. The applicant proposes to modify the parking layout to facilitate curb-side pick-up spots and to make space for the outdoor seating. The applicant has requested a shared parking reduction of 186 spaces from 1,297 required, to 1,111 proposed, associated with the change in use and parking layout modifications. The project also requires amended site plan approval from the Town Board (TB 21-16). 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.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 22-27 Liberty Coca-Cola, 111 Fairview Park Drive (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board amended site plan and tree removal permit application involving the proposed implementation of a sustainable energy project that would enable the existing, on-site Coca-Cola bottling plant to generate its own electrical power, along with thermal and cooling energy, through utilization of cogeneration technology. The project involves the proposed construction of an onsite energy system, a carbon recovery system, and related equipment, within the southern portion of the site. The applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant is in the process of preparing a landscape plan to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 260 of the Town Code. The project also requires five (5) area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, as outlined in a memorandum issued by the Town Building Inspector, dated January 12, 2023. The property consists of approximately 439,342 sq. ft. (22.03 acres) and is situated on the west side of Fairview Park Drive, at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive. The property is located in the PD Non-Residential Planned Development District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.110-14-5.

Case No. PB 22-10 Chao, Vacant Lots – Clayton Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed resubdivision of 3 existing tax lots (8.400-281-27, 30 & 31) in order to create one (1) flag lot, consisting of 89,841 sq. ft., for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family residence, with related improvements. A new curb cut would be provided off of Clayton Road to access the proposed building lot. The applicant proposes approximately 850 cubic yards of excavation to carry out the project. The applicant proposes the removal of seven (7) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board, and is in the process of preparing a landscape plan to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 260 of the Town Code. The properties, in total, consist of approximately 89,841 sq. ft. (2.06 acres) and are situated on the east side of Clayton Road, approximately 450 feet north of the intersection of Clayton Road and Sheridan Road. The properties are located in the R-30 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-281-27, 30 & 31.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Individuals may submit comments on public hearing items via email to publichearing@greenburghny.com, or regular mail to Town of Greenburgh, attn: CD&C, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, 10607, within the open written record period and such comments will be made part of the record.
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. 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 22-22 Saunders, 1 St. Mary’s Place (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (January 4, 2023) to discuss a preliminary subdivision and tree removal permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot containing an existing one-family residence into two (2) lots, for the purpose of constructing a single-family home on the newly created lot. The existing on-site residence is to remain on proposed Lot 1. The applicant proposes a new curb cut on Salem Road for access to proposed Lot 2. The applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and is in the process of preparing a landscaping plan in conformance with Chapter 260 of the Town Code. The property consists of approximately 33,558 sq. ft. (0.77 acres) and is situated on the northwest side of the intersection of St. Mary’s Place and Salem Road. The property is located in an R-15 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.130-28-1.

OLD BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 20-04 Casale, 34-40 & 50 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, and Planning Board Steep Slope Permit – Request for Extensions
A work session to discuss a 2nd preliminary subdivision extension request, and a site plan and Planning Board steep slope permit fist extension request, for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of three (3) existing tax lots (8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73 & 8.610-421-74) into one (1) lot. The applicant proposes to modify the layout of the site by moving storage bins to more efficient locations, adding parking, adding storage locations, and related site improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 2,900 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 385 cubic yards of excavation. On December 17, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances required in connection with the project. The properties consist of approximately 45,302 sq. ft. (1.04 acres) and are situated on the east side of Saw Mill River Road between Farragut Avenue and Holly Place. The properties are located in the LI Light Industrial District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73, & 8.610-421-74.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm.