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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 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 22-05 Secor Woods, Vacant Lots – Secor Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed resubdivision of four (4) existing lots into four (4) building lots and one (1) lot for a proposed roadway, built to Town standards. One of the existing lots currently is occupied by a commercial building, proposed to be removed. The remaining three (3) lots are vacant. The applicant proposes the construction of four (4) new single-family homes, with related improvements. The applicant proposes a total of 20 Cultec 330 XLHD stormwater detention units, spread across the four (4) lots proposed to be improved with one-family residences, to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes three (3) drywells to handle stormwater runoff created from the newly proposed roadway. The project requires approximately 500 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of approximately 30 regulated trees, requiring tree removal permit approval from the Planning Board, and has prepared a landscaping plan which provides for the planting of twenty-six (26) new trees, as replacement. On December 15, 2022, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted one (1) area variance required in connection with the project: Driveway side yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 2.5 feet (approved). The subject properties consist of approximately 46,600 sq. ft. and are situated on the southerly side of Secor Road, midway between the intersection of Secor Road and Ivy Place and the intersection of Secor Road and Eastway. The properties are situated in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town as Parcel ID: 8.170-103-6, 7, 8, 9.

Case No. PB 21-30 Casale, 34-40, 50, 00 & 10 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (from February 1, 2023) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, site plan, and Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of 8 existing tax lots (8.610-421-72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79) into one (1) building lot. The applicant is proposing to modify the layout of the site by moving storage bins to more efficient locations, adding parking, adding storage locations, and other related improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 1,802 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 1,873 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 3,979 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 1,787 cubic yards of excavation and 287 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. The applicant proposes the removal of seven (7) regulated trees, and will be providing a landscaping plan to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 260 of the Town Code. Pursuant to a memorandum issued by the former Town Building Inspector, dated July 13, 2022, a number of area variances are required in connection with the project. The properties consist of approximately 84,992 sq. ft. (1.95 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, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. TB 23-02 Wyldwood Condominiums, Wyldwood Drive, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Request to Amend Condition of Prior Site Plan Approval (Town Board referral)
A work session to discuss a Town Board referral related to a petition submitted on behalf of Wyldwood Condominium and Homeowners, seeking an amendment to a prior condition of approval which required weekday jitney/shuttle service to the Tarrytown train station, for the property known as the Wyldwood Condominium development, an 86-unit Planned Unit Development located at Wyldwood Drive, designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.171-49-10.

Case No. PB 22-23 United Refrigeration, 420 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss an amended site plan, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application involving the proposed addition of two (2) stories to an existing warehouse building, to add more storage and operational space. The applicant proposes a two-story, 80,600 sq. ft. addition, raising the height of the building to 73 feet. The applicant proposes to include 34 striped parking spaces and 55 land banked parking spaces in the first floor of the building, for a total of 89 parking spaces, where 121 parking spaces are required. The Building Inspector has determined that the following area variances are required: (1) building height, from two (2) stories (permitted) to three (3) stories (proposed); (2) building height, from 25 feet (permitted) to 73 feet (proposed); and (3) parking spaces, from 121 spaces (required) to 34 spaces (proposed). The applicant proposes approximately 484 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 499 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,619 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 42 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes to remove 15 trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 15 trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 109,536 sq. ft. (2.5 acres) and is situated on the eastern side of Saw Mill River Road, approximately 320 feet from the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Hunter Lane. The property is located in the IB Intermediate Business District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.120-19-21.

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, January 18, 2023, and February 1, 203) 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.

At the request of the Applicant, this project will not be heard and will be adjourned to a future date.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm.