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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, November 20, 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. TB 18-20/PB 18-16 Crossroads Joint Venture, 367-399 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan (Town Board approval) & Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A continuation of work session (November 7, 2018) to discuss an amended site plan (Town Board approval, referral to Planning Board) and Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit application for a proposal consisting of the construction of additional parking spaces spanning over an existing concrete-lined watercourse (Manhattan Brook), on the subject property. The applicant is proposing to add sixty (60) new off-street parking spaces to the Crossroads Shopping Center by constructing a raised concrete platform over an existing, on-site watercourse. The applicant proposes 22,265 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area disturbance within the 323,237 sq. ft. of regulated buffer area on the project site, associated with a watercourse (Manhattan Brook) situated within a concrete lined channel on the subject property. No direct impact to the watercourse is proposed. There currently are 1,568 off-street parking spaces provided on-site, with 1,628 proposed. It is noted that a similar concrete parking deck was constructed over a separate portion of the Manhattan Brook, along the northeasterly section of the property, sometime after 1992. The property consists of approximately 1,283,084 sq. ft. (29.46 acres) and is situated on the south side of Tarrytown Road (NYS Route 119), opposite the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Tarrytown Road (NYS Route 119). The property is located in the UR – Urban Renewal District (Planned Commercial Development Sub-district), and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.480-295-1, 2 & 3.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 17-14 Piekarski, Vacant Lot - South Healy Avenue (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit and tree removal permit (Town Forestry Officer approval) application involving the proposed construction of a single family residence with related improvements, on an existing, vacant lot. The applicant proposes 474 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 954 sq. ft. of disturbances on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 1,914 sq. ft. of disturbances on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 340 cubic yards of cut and 40 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of eighteen (18) 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: two (2) Black Tupelo trees, three (3) Skyrocket Juniper trees, seven (7) White Spruce trees, one (1) Snow Goose Cherry tree, two (2) Sugar Maple trees, and two (2) Eastern Redbud trees. The property consists of approximately 9,997 sq. ft. and is situated on the east side of South Healy Avenue approximately 200 feet from the intersection of Stephanie Drive and South Healy Avenue. 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: 8.350-253-11.

Case No. PB 18-19 Brewer, 16 Wyndham Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal to construct an approximately eighty (80) linear foot retaining wall, ranging in height from six (6) feet to fourteen (14) feet, a 229 sq. ft. expansion to an existing stone patio, and related site improvements. The applicant proposes to construct a reinforced, segmented retaining wall on its property, in order to create a level rear yard area for recreational use. The applicant proposes 763 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES) and 4,574 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 40 cubic yards of cut and approximately 250 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The property consists of approximately 14,782 sq. ft. (0.34 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Wyndham Road at the intersection of Overton Road and Wyndham Road. The property is situated in the R-15 One-Family Residence Zoning District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.600-417-12.

Please be advised that, following the close of a 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 its 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.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 18-25 Dom’s Pizza and Pasta, 444 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss a shared parking reduction of eight (8) spaces (Planning Board approval), pursuant to Section 285-38D(5), in order to accommodate a new 2,005 sq. ft. 44-seat restaurant within an 135,703 sq. ft. building. There are currently five (5) businesses located within the building. The restaurant space requires twenty-seven (27) off-street parking spaces. The total parking required for the site, with the proposed conversion, is 188 spaces. There currently are 180 parking spaces on the site. In order to facilitate the proposed change in use, the applicant is requesting a shared parking reduction of eight (8) parking spaces from the Planning Board, as set forth in Section 285-38D(5) of the Zoning Ordinance. The restaurant use is a permitted use in the PD Nonresidential Planned Development District. The property consists of approximately 9.03 acres and is situated on the west side of Clearbrook Road approximately 410 feet from the intersection of Hunter Lane. 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: 7.120-17-1.

Case No. TB 18-26 Dalewood Shopping Center, 353-425 Central Park Avenue North (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction Request
A work session to discuss a shared parking reduction of two (2) spaces (Planning Board approval), pursuant to Section 285-38D(5), in order to accommodate (4) electric car charging stations, with related improvements (where 6 standard parking spaces exist). The total parking required for the site is 303 spaces. There currently are 286 parking spaces on the site. A previous shared parking reduction was granted by the Planning Board in connection with a restaurant special permit (So Gong Dong Tofu House). The property consists of approximately 131,551 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Central Park Avenue North approximately 500 ft. from the intersection of Fieldstone Drive and Central Park Avenue North. 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: 8.150-96-5.

Case No. TB 18-08 Hartsdale Four Corners Redevelopment Initiative (Town Board Referral)
A work session to discuss a land-use study associated with the 4 Corners Study Area, which was referred by the Town Board for recommendation on October 24, 2018. The Study contains revitalization-based goals, objectives and policies related to a unified vision for the subject area. The study area plan is the first of several planning phases to address known challenges in the area, such as commercial vacancies, parking, stormwater, and traffic; through a planning and rezoning process to create a vibrant neighborhood center and gateway to the Hartsdale Train Station and surrounding residential communities.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, December 5, 2018 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.