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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
MONDAY, September 17, 2018 – 9:00 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 14-16 Landmark at Eastview, 777 Old Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit – 2^nd Extension Request
A work session to discuss the applicant’s 2^nd extension request related to a Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permit application approved in connection with the construction of a new four (4) story 128,564 sq. ft. building, off-street parking, landscaping and related amenities. On November 6, 2014, the Planning Board granted Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permits in connection with the project. The approvals were extended by the Planning Board in October 2016, through and including October 22, 2018. The property consists of approximately 2,859,367 sq. ft. (65.6 acres) and is situated on the south side of Old Saw Mill River Road approximately 500 ft. from the intersection of Saw Mill River Road (NYS Rt. 9A) and Old Saw Mill River Road. The property is located in the OB Office Building District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.71-6-1. A portion of the property is located in the M-6 Multifamily Residence District, as well.

Case No. PB 18-01 New Castle Building Products, 535 Old Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A continuation of a work session (September 5, 2018) to discuss an amended site plan and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving a proposal to construct forty-eight (48) new off-street parking spaces at the subject property, with related improvements. The project involves the proposed construction of an approximately 523-foot long retaining wall ranging from 9’ to 23’ in height, the proposed removal of 50 regulated trees (Town Forestry Officer approval), and the inclusion of a stormwater management system. The applicant proposes 2,786 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 1,260 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 12,728 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 0 cubic yards of cut and 1700 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Town Engineer. Area variances are required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 191,231 sq. ft. (4.39 acres) and is situated on the southerly side of Old Tarrytown Road approximately 550 feet from the intersection of Knollwood Road. The property is situated in the LI – Light Industrial Zoning District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.410-221-15.

Case No. TB 18-17/PB 18-18 Westchester Hills Cemetery, 400 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan (Town Board Referral), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A continuation of a work session (September 5, 2018) to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board) and Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal involving the full interior renovation of an existing on-site administration building, with related improvements. The project also involves the construction of a small addition to the existing administration building, in order to provide a service area and additional crypts. An existing shed is proposed to be removed. The applicant proposes 1,430 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 161 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 128 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 60 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of two (2) regulated trees requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of various shrubs, flowers, and groundcover. The project also involves the removal of curbing, walkways, and other minor improvements, in the area of proposed work. Area variances are required from the Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with the proposal. The property consists of approximately 638,464 sq. ft. (14.66 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Saw Mill River Road approximately 2,500 feet from the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Jackson Avenue. The property is situated in the R-30 One-Family Residence Zoning District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.490-349-2 & 3.

Case No. PB 12-03 Sguerra Subdivision, 245-251 Ferndale Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Subdivision Improvement Plan Amendment Request
A work session to discuss a subdivision improvement plan amendment request associated with the approved construction of one (1), new single family residence on an approximately 10,000 sq. ft. property located at 251 Ferndale Road, also known and designated by the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID 8.400-284-10.1. The applicant received final subdivision approval from the Planning Board on November 19, 2015. Area variances associated with the project were granted on May 15, 2014. The applicant is requesting a subdivision improvement plan amendment involving the relocation of the approved driveway. The driveway originally was approved off of Ferndale Road. The applicant has modified the proposed development layout of the site so that the new driveway would be situated off of Sheridan Road, and is therefore seeking an amendment. The property consists of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and is situated on the northwest corner of Ferndale Road and Sheridan Road. The property is located in the R-10 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-284-10.1.

Case No. PB 17-34 Greenburgh Project LLC, 395 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Final Subdivision & Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a final subdivision and tree removal permit application involving the subdivision of one (1) existing lot, containing an existing self-storage facility (Westy’s), into two (2) buildable lots, for the purposes of constructing one (1) new self-storage facility. An existing, approximately 149,916 sq. ft. self-storage facility (Westy’s) would remain on proposed Lot 1 (296,959 sq. ft.). A new, approximately 98,400 sq. ft., 3-story self-storage facility is proposed to be built on proposed Lot 2 (198,577 sq. ft.). The applicant proposes 19,944 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 13,634 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 11,206 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes the removal of 359 regulated trees from the subject property, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has proposed the planting of twenty-four (24) new trees, and forty-four (44) new shrubs, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 495,536 sq. ft. (11.38 acres) and is situated on the west side of Saw Mill River Road at the intersection at Fairview Park Drive and Saw Mill River Road. The property is located in the PD – Nonresidential Planned Development District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.110-15-6.1.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 18-13 Muger, 7 Rock Hill Lane (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed demolition of an existing single-family residence, in order to construct a new modular, single-family residence, with related improvements. The applicant also proposes to relocate the existing driveway approximately 80 feet north of where it currently is located. The applicant proposes 1,168 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES). A watercourse exists on the subject property. The regulated watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consists of approximately 24,250 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 7,400 sq. ft. of disturbance. The applicant proposes approximately 200 yards of excavation to carry out the project. Six (6) regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of three (3) Pine trees and three (3) Maple trees, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 28,840 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Rock Hill Lane, approximately 300 ft. from the intersection of Underhill Road and Rock Hill Lane. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District. The subject property is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.400-282-2.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, October 3, 2018 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.