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TOWN OF GREENBURGH
PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, August 16, 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 23-01 Crossroads Shopping Center, 423 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction request, pursuant to § 285-38D(5) of the Zoning Ordinance, associated with the conversion of fourteen (14) existing on-site parking spaces, into twelve (12) Tesla charging station spaces. Due to the sub-standard widths of the existing parking spaces proposed to be modified to Tesla charging station spaces, two (2) existing parking spaces would be eliminated in connection with the project. No additional commercial square footage by way of building modifications or additions is proposed. In order to facilitate the proposed work, the Applicant is requesting a Shared Parking Reduction of fourteen (14) spaces from the Planning Board, from 1,563 spaces (previously approved), to 1,549 spaces (proposed). While only two (2) physical spaces will be eliminated due to restriping, the twelve (12) remaining Tesla charging station spaces have a limited use requiring the Applicant to seek a Shared Parking Reduction for all fourteen (14) spaces. As part of the application, the project requires minor disturbance to grassed areas behind the Tesla parking stalls in order to install three (3) Tesla Supercharger cabinets, one (1) 1600A, 480V switchgear, and one (1) utility transformer. The property consists of approximately 474,800 sq. ft. (10.9 acres) and is situated on the southern side of Tarrytown Road and on the northern side of Dobbs Ferry Road. The property is located in the UR Urban Renewal District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.480-295-2.

Case No. PB 22-24 Hart Hills Hospitality, 45 North Washington Avenue (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A continued work session (July 5, 2023) to discuss a Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit application involving the proposed construction of an eight (8) unit multifamily residence, with related improvements. The Applicant proposes to remove an existing single-family house and construct a two-story, eight (8) unit multifamily building with parking partially underneath the building. In a memorandum dated June 2, 2023, the Building Inspector determined that the following area variances are required: (1) minimum lot area, from 24,000 sq. ft. (required) to 22,912 sq. ft. (proposed); (2) maximum building coverage, from 18.3% (permitted) to 18.8% (proposed); (3) rear setback, from 40 feet (required) to 35.16 feet (proposed); (4) minimum distance of off-street parking to the principal building, from 10 feet (required) to 4.2 feet (proposed); and (5) reduced loading berth size, from 15 feet by 45 feet (required) to 8 feet by 26 feet (proposed). The Applicant proposes approximately 7,751 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 2,087 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 1,440 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 2,623 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The Applicant proposes to remove nine (9) regulated trees, requiring a Tree Removal Permit, and has prepared a landscaping plan providing for the planting of 19 trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 27,378 sq. ft. (0.63 acres) and is situated on the northwesterly side of North Washington Avenue, approximately 400 feet from the intersection with West Hartsdale Avenue. The property is located in the M-14 Multifamily Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.250-183-3.

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 work session to discuss the decision of a Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Wetland/Watercourse Permit application involving a proposed Conservation Subdivision development. In connection with an approved Zoning Map Amendment, a CD – Conservation District Overlay was applied to the site. Consistent with the Findings Statement adopted by the Town Board (TB 18-02), 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 721 trees, of which 333 are regulated trees, and has prepared preliminary landscaping plans which are under 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.

Case No. PB 85-15 Westchester View Subdivision, 65 Westchester View Lane (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Request for Re-interpretation of Condition 6 of Final Subdivision Approval
A work session to discuss a request to re-interpret Condition 6 of the Final Subdivision approval dated March 19, 1987, in order to permit the removal of two (2) invasive trees (Ailanthus altissima) which harbor the invasive and destructive Spotted Lanternfly, and replace those trees with two (2) native trees, within a designated buffer area.

NEW BUSINESS - WORK SESSION

Case No. PB 23-16 Little Dragon Daycare, 130 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Special Permit (Child Daycare Facility)
A work session to discuss a Planning Board Special Permit (Child Daycare Facility) involving the proposed re-use of a former nursery space into a children’s daycare facility. The facility is proposed to hold up to 30 children in three (3) separate classrooms. The daycare is proposed on the bottom floor of a church, and the entrance will be locked during operating hours, with only emergency responders having access via a lock box. The Applicant proposes the addition of a 324 sq. ft. playground in the front yard, surrounded by six (6) feet high vinyl privacy fencing. The Applicant requires a waiver from the Planning Board for landscaped buffer area around the playground. The Applicant has identified parking spaces for parent drop-off and pick-up of children, and is proposing the addition of a striped crosswalk in the parking lot. The property consists of approximately 33,977 sq. ft. (0.78 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Central Park Avenue North, at the intersection of Central Park Avenue North and Jane Street. 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: 8.250-185-7.

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, September 6, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm.