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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018 – 8:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

COMMITTEE REPORTS

REFERRALS FROM THE TOWN BOARD

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 17-31 Lenis, 195 Gibson Avenue (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board steep slope permit application involving a proposal to complete re-grading activities within the rear yard portion of the subject property, in order to provide for a more useable yard space. The applicant also is proposing to remove and replace an existing 660 sq. ft. patio area, to rebuild retaining walls on the east side of the house, to construct a new masonry retaining wall in the rear yard, to install a new footing drain at the rear of the residence to alleviate basement water issues, and to install stormwater infiltrators in the east side yard to manage stormwater runoff on-site. An existing, on-site garage, which is in poor condition, is proposed to be renovated at a later date. The applicant proposes 4,675 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 541 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 57 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 400 cubic yards of cut and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The properties consist of approximately 19,180 sq. ft. and are situated on the south side of Gibson Avenue approximately 130 feet from the intersection of Downing Drive East and Gibson Avenue. The properties are located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID’s: 8.10-10-9 & 17.

Case No. PB 18-10 Quintero Subdivision, 20 Terrace Street (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) existing lot, approximately 11,250 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family residence. This project was granted Preliminary Subdivision approval on April 21, 2011, under case number PB 10-08, which expired on October 18, 2011. Proposed Lot 1 would equal approximately 6,250 sq. ft., with an existing one-family residence to remain. Proposed Lot 2 would total 5,000 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new, single-family residence. One new curb cut is required along Terrace Street. The applicant proposes the removal of two (2) regulated trees from within the Town’s right-of-way, requiring a permit from the Town Highway Superintendent. A preliminary Landscape Plan has been submitted, which provides for the planting of two (2) Flowering Dogwood trees, seven (7) Prairie Fire Crabapple trees, five (5) White Pine trees, six (6) Juniper trees, and two (2) American Holly bushes. The project involves approximately 1,400 sq. ft. of disturbance. The project requires approximately 185 cubic yards of cut and 0 cubic yards of fill. The property consists of approximately 11,250 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Terrace Street, at the intersection of Dobbs Ferry Road and Terrace Street. The property is located in the R-5 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.10-6-1.

Case No. PB 16-01 Taxter Road Subdivision (REC Development & Consulting Corp.), Taxter Road, (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Wetland/Watercourse Permit – 1^st Extension Request
A work session to discuss the extension or renewal of a recently expired Planning Board steep slope permit and wetland/watercourse permit, in connection with a project involving 27,655 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 1,015 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 11,570 sq. ft. of disturbance within the 41,460 sq. ft. of regulated wetland/watercourse buffer area on the project site. The property consists of 5.22 acres and is situated on the south side of Taxter Road approximately 1800 feet from Mulligan Lane. The property is located in an R-40 One Family Residential District and designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.370-188-73.1, 7.370-188-73.2, 7.370-188-73.3, 7.370-188-73.4 and 7.370-188-73.5. The steep slope and wetland/watercourse permits were most recently approved on April 21, 2016 for two (2) years.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. TB 18-10Urban Renewal Rezoning, (Proposed R-5/LTF and R-5/LMF Districts) – Zoning Map and Zoning Text Amendments (Referral from Town Board)
A work session to discuss a zoning map and zoning text amendment to add newly created zoning districts (R-5/LMF and R-5/LTF) to the Town’s Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. The Town of Greenburgh Comprehensive Plan contains policies associated with the planned removal and replacement of the UR – Urban Renewal District. The existing UR District contains over 300 individual parcels that have been identified as appropriate for the proposed R-5/LMF One-Family/Limited Multi-Family Residence and the R-5/LTF One-Family/Limited Two-Family Residence Districts. The Urban Renewal Disctrict was created in 1957, and in total, contains approximately 132 acres of land with a mix of residential, commercial and governmental uses.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 18-12 Prestige Tae Kwon Do, LLC, 590 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Special Permit (Full Enclosed Commercial Recreation Facility)
A public hearing to discuss a special permit (fully enclosed commercial recreation facility) application, pursuant to Section 285-29.1(B)(5.1)(b)([1] of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Greenburgh, involving the proposed conversion of 2,685 sq. ft. of vacant space (formerly Allstate Insurance and Westchester Vacuum’s) to a Kang’s Martial Arts studio. The property consists of approximately 46,174 sq. ft. (1.06 acres), and is situated on the east side of Central Park Avenue South (NYS Route 100) approximately 70 ft. from the intersection of Old Army Road and Central Park Avenue South. 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: 8.471-346-21.

Please be advised that, following the close of the public hearing, but during the period in which the written record period remains open, members of the public who wish to inspect the project file are encouraged to contact the Department of Community Development and Conservation, so that the complete physical file may be made available for review in their office.

If a FOIL (Freedom of Information) Request is submitted during the time period during which the written record is open, while staff will respond within the required 5-day period, it cannot be guaranteed that all documents requested, particularly those documents that are not part of the Planning Board record, will be provided prior to the closure of the written record period.

Case No. PB 17-37 Rojas Subdivision, 16 Montana Place (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision

A public hearing to discuss a subdivision application involving a proposed lot line change. The applicant is proposing to transfer a 0.41 acre (17,855 sq. ft.) portion of tax lot 8.80-42-51 (16 Montana Place) to tax lot 8.80-42-25 (102 Russell Street). Tax lot 8.80-42-51 (16 Montana Place) is proposed to become 16,575 sq. ft. (0.36 acres) and tax lot 8.80-42-25 (102 Russell Street) is proposed to become 34,550 sq. ft. (0.79 acres), as part of the project. There is no physical development proposed as part of this application. Each of the two lots are fully developed with two-story single-family residences and related amenities. Currently, the property at 16 Montana Place consists of approximately 34,430 sq. ft., and is situated on the east side of Montana Place, approximately 370 ft. from the intersection of Greenvale Circle and Montana Place. It is located in the PUD Planned Unit Development District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.80-42-51. The property at 102 Russell Street currently consists of approximately 16,695 sq. ft., is situated on the north side of Russell Street, approximately 360 ft. from the intersection of Fulton Street and Russell Street, 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: 8.80-42-25. If approved, tax lot 8.80-42-25 (102 Russell Street) would be located in both the PUD and R-7.5 Districts.

Please be advised that, following the close of the public hearing, but during the period in which the written record period remains open, members of the public who wish to inspect the project file are encouraged to contact the Department of Community Development and Conservation, so that the complete physical file may be made available for review in their office.

If a FOIL (Freedom of Information) Request is submitted during the time period during which the written record is open, while staff will respond within the required 5-day period, it cannot be guaranteed that all documents requested, particularly those documents that are not part of the Planning Board record, will be provided prior to the closure of the written record period.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, August 1, 2018 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.