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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 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 22-27 Liberty Coca-Cola, 111 Fairview Park Drive (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of 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. On March 16, 2023, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted three (3) area variances required in connection with the project, as outlined in a memorandum issued by the Town Building Inspector, dated January 12, 2023 and 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 work session to discuss the decision of a Preliminary Subdivision 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 project requires a Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, as 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 626 regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Board, and has prepared a Street Tree Landscaping Plan and four (4) sample Individual Lot Landscaping Plans, in order 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.

Case No. PB 22-20 Elmwood Preserve, 850 Dobbs Ferry Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continued work session (February 15, 2023) to discuss a Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving a proposed Conservation Subdivision. In connection with an approved zoning map amendment, a CD Conservation District Overlay was added to the site. Consistent with the findings statement, the Applicant proposes to subdivide and develop 113 single-family homes, while preserving 25.2 acres of open space. The easterly 14.2 acre parcel is proposed to be dedicated to the Town for use as an extension of East Rumbrook Park. The Applicant proposes two (2) new curb cuts on Dobbs Ferry Road, the easternmost of which is proposed to be full-movement, while the westernmost is proposed to be right-in and right-out only. The Applicant proposes approximately 476,854 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 152,501 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 85,653 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 217,059 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 257,392 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The Applicant proposes to disturb approximately 49,832 sq. ft. of regulated Wetland/Watercourse Buffer Area. No direct disturbance to wetlands or watercourses is proposed. The Applicant proposes the removal of regulated trees, the total amount of which is being determined, and has prepared preliminary landscaping plans for review by the Town Forestry Officer. The property is located in the R-20 and R-30 One-Family Residence Districts, with a CD – Conservation District Overlay, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.370-265-1, 8.370-265-2, 8.370-265-3 and 8.370-265-4.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 23-09 HVA Realty LLC, 499 & 535 Old Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss a Preliminary Subdivision application involving the proposed re-subdivision of two (2) existing lots associated with a land swap/ lot line shift in two (2) locations. Parcel ID 7.410-221-14 (Lot A – Volvo Service Center) would gain a 2,229 sq. ft. strip of land, which it currently utilizes with off-street parking. Parcel ID 7.410-221-15 (Lot B – New Castle Building Products) would gain a 2,240 sq. ft. strip of land from Lot A, in exchange for the portion given. Currently, Volvo’s lot contains 85,310 sq. ft. and 85,299 sq. ft. is proposed. New Castle Building Products’ lot currently contains 191,242 sq. ft. and 191,253 sq. ft. is proposed. The Subdivision, if approved, would place existing off-street parking spaces used by Lot A (Volvo) entirely on Volvo’s property. Staff notes that this project received a prior Final Subdivision Approval (Case No. PB 17-33) and Area Variance Approval (ZBA 17-35), but the Final Subdivision Plat was never filed with Westchester County and, therefore, expired. No site work is proposed as part of this application. The properties in total consist of approximately 276,549 sq. ft. (6.35 acres) and are situated on the south side of Old Tarrytown Road. 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: 7.410-221-14 & 15.

Case No. PB 23-10 Lucia Brothers Funeral Home, 718 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Special Permit – Pre-Submission Conference
A pre-submission conference to discuss a potential future Amended Site Plan and Special Permit application for a new funeral home use within an existing structure (former Ben’s Deli). The Applicant proposes to re-use the existing structure to contain two (2) funeral parlors. Minimal external work is proposed. A total of 73 off-street parking spaces exist on-site where 75 are required, and the Applicant proposes to add two (2) parking spaces. The property consists of approximately 50,094 sq. ft. (1.15 acres) and is situated approximately 530 feet north of the intersection of Central Park Avenue South and Mt. Joy Avenue. 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: 8.460-329-1.

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. 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.

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