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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, January 2, 2019 – 8:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

COMMITTEE REPORTS

REFERRALS FROM THE TOWN BOARD

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 18-18 Westchester Hills Cemetery, 400 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) –Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer Approval)
A work session to discuss the decision of a 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 four (4) 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. On October 18, 2018, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances required in connection with the project. On November 14, 2018, the Town Board adopted a resolution approving an amended site plan application required in connection with the project. 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.

CORRESPONDENCE

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 18-30 Rumbrook-Knollwood Interconnection Water Transmission Main – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss a project involving the proposed construction of an approximately 6,000 linear foot, 24”-30” diameter water transmission main from the Rumbrook Pump Station in East Rumbrook Park eastward, crossing above the Catskill Aqueduct, under the Sprain Brook Parkway, and within and beneath local streets, to the Knollwood Pump Station, where it would connect into the various transmission lines exiting the Knollwood Pump Station to distribute water to the Consolidated Water District #1. Installation of the transmission main will require demolition of the existing chlorine contact tank in the vicinity of the Rumbrook Pump Station. The project, as currently proposed, involves the disturbance of approximately 15,600 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse adjacent buffer area. There is no direct disturbance to the watercourse (Rum Brook). The project proposes 9,724 sq. ft. of 15-25% (STEEP SLOPES), 1,338 sq. ft. of 25-35% (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 280 sq. ft. of 35%+ (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires the removal of 21 regulated trees. The proposal provides for the planting of 50 new trees, as replacement.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 18-30 Rumbrook-Knollwood Interconnection Water Transmission Main – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a project involving the proposed construction of an approximately 6,000 linear foot, 24”-30” diameter water transmission main from the Rumbrook Pump Station in East Rumbrook Park eastward, crossing above the Catskill Aqueduct, under the Sprain Brook Parkway, and within and beneath local streets, to the Knollwood Pump Station, where it would connect into the various transmission lines exiting the Knollwood Pump Station to distribute water to the Consolidated Water District #1. Installation of the transmission main will require demolition of the existing chlorine contact tank in the vicinity of the Rumbrook Pump Station. The project, as currently proposed, involves the disturbance of approximately 15,600 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse adjacent buffer area. There is no direct disturbance to the watercourse (Rum Brook). The project proposes 9,724 sq. ft. of 15-25% (STEEP SLOPES), 1,338 sq. ft. of 25-35% (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 280 sq. ft. of 35%+ (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires the removal of 21 regulated trees. The proposal provides for the planting of 50 new trees, as replacement.

Case No. PB 17-13 Eastview Distribution Chamber Water Transmission Line Connection – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a project involving the proposed installation of 2,184 L.F. of 30” DIP water transmission main from the Eastview Water Distribution Chamber (owned by Westchester County), connecting to the existing 30” Catskill Aqueduct connection (owned by the Villages) located within Executive Boulevard to the south. This new pipe will bring water to the Eastview Chamber from the NYC Ultra Violet treatment plant. The water transmission main will traverse two parcels in the Town of Greenburgh, south of Route 100C/Grasslands Road: 130 Grasslands Road (Parcel ID: 7.70-5-7) is owned by New York City; 375 Executive Boulevard (Parcel ID: 7.120-18-5) is owned by Westchester County. The Proposed action is sponsored by the Villages of Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, and Briarcliff Manor as part of their joint long-term plan to consolidate and update their water supply and transmission functions. The project will temporarily disturb a 25’ wide area along the path of the proposed water main. A permanent access path, 12-feet in width and constructed of porous materials (item 4 gravel) will be provided. The proposed water line has been routed to avoid as much disturbance of wetlands/watercourses, regulated buffers and steep slopes, as is practically possible. The project, as currently planned, will limit disturbance on the parcel to less than 2% of the total lot area. Steep slope disturbances have been limited to approximately 2,316 sq. ft. (1,878 sq. ft. on 15-25% STEEP SLOPES, 407 sq. ft. on 25-35% VERY STEEP SLOPES, and 31 sq. ft. on 35%+ EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). Wetland/watercourse and regulated buffer area disturbance has been limited to approximately 26,605 sq. ft. The wetland disturbances are mainly in buffer areas, with only a small portion crossing a minor tributary to the main watercourse, the “Mine Brook.” The project requires approximately 4,400 cubic yards of excavation. The project proposes the removal of 55 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant proposes 107 trees, and 34 shrubs, as replacement. Parcel ID: 7.70-5-7 consists of approximately 67.38 acres, and is located within the R-20 One-Family Residence District. Parcel ID: 7.120-18-5 consists of approximately 3.66 acres, and is located within the PD – Non-Residential Planned Development District.

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.

OLD BUSINESS (Continued)

Case No. TB 18-08 Hartsdale Four Corners Redevelopment Iniative (Town Board Referral)
A continuation of a work session (November 20, 2018) 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 knowl 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.

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ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, January 16, 2019 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.