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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 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 22-19 McGourty, 5 Hillcrest Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (February 15, 2023) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot with an existing one-family residence, into two (2) lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family home on the newly proposed lot. The applicant proposes for the new lot to front on Chestnut Street, a private roadway, which would be improved as part of this project. The applicant proposes approximately 872 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 0 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes twelve (12) Cultec chambers to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of five (5) trees, as replacement. The application has been reviewed by the Town Building Inspector who, in a memorandum dated October 20, 2022, determined that one (1) area variance is required for lack of required street frontage on a public road or road built to Town standards. The property consists of approximately 20,000 sq. ft. (0.46 acres) and is situated on the southwest side of the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Chestnut Street. 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: 8.380-271-54.

Case No. PB 22-27 Liberty Coca-Cola, 111 Fairview Park Drive (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (January 18, 2023 and February 15, 2023) 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 quadgeneration 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 four (4) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of four (4) trees and five (5) shrubs, as replacement. The project also requires three (3) area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, as outlined in a memorandum issued by the Town Building Inspector, dated January 12, 2023, revised February 17, 2023, associated with impervious surface coverage and the height of two (2) proposed accessory structures. The property consists of approximately 959,627 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 21-23 Worthington Estates (DiNapoli), 1490 & 1952 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a work session (July 20, 2022) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application involving the proposed subdivision of two (2) existing tax lots into thirteen (13) building lots for the purpose of constructing thirteen (13) single-family homes and associated improvements. The applicant proposes a new curb cut and cul-de-sac off of Whitehouse Road to access each of the proposed lots. The applicant proposes approximately 33,810 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 18,720 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 11,810 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant requires approximately 2,242 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes four (4) 3500 MC stormwater infiltration chambers on each of the thirteen (13) lots, with an additional 64 – 3500 MC stormwater infiltration chambers for a total of 116 stormwater infiltration chambers, to handle stormwater runoff created by new impervious surfaces. The applicant proposes the removal of over 560 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit, and is in the process of preparing a landscaping plan to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 260 of the Town Code. The properties consist of approximately 349,974 sq. ft. (8.03 acres) and are situated at the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Whitehouse Road. The properties are located in the R-20 One-Family Residential District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.450-256-22.1 & 22.2.

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, February 1, 2023, and March 1, 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.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm.