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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 – 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 18-24 Best Subdivision, 23 North High Street (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision & Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed re-subdivision of three (3) existing tax lots in order to create two (2) zoning compliant lots, for the purposes of constructing one (1) new single-family residence. Existing Tax Lots 7.200-90-2 and 7.200-90-3, which consist of 12,338 sq. ft. and 2,430 sq. ft., respectively, currently contain an existing single family residence to remain. Existing Tax Lot 7.200-90-1 consists of 4,395 sq. ft., and currently is vacant. The applicant proposes to resubdivide the lots such that Tax Lots 7.200-90-2 & 7.200-90-3 would be combined into one lot totaling 10,264 sq. ft., and Tax Lot 7.200-90-1 would total 8,899 sq. ft. One (1) new single-family residence is proposed on Tax Lot 7.200-90-1. Two (2) regulated trees are proposed for removal in connection with the project, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of five (5) Colorado Blue Spruce trees and one (1) Sugar Maple tree, as replacement. The properties consist of approximately 19,163 sq. ft. and are situated on the east side of North High Street, approximately 525 feet from the intersection of North High Street and Payne Street. The properties are located in the R-7.5 One-Family Residence District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.200-90-1, 2 & 3.

Case No. TB 18-08 Hartsdale Four Corners Redevelopment Initiative (Town Board Referral)
A work session to discuss a recommendation relating to 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.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 19-01 Deitch, 6 Mohican Lane (P.O. Irvington, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal to construct an approximately one hundred eighty (180) linear foot retaining wall, ranging in height from 0.0 feet to 10.0 feet, along portions of the westerly and southerly property lines, with related site improvements. The applicant is proposing to construct a reinforced, segmental retaining wall on its property, in order to create a level rear yard area for recreational use. An existing dry-stone wall approximately 4-feet in height, is proposed to be removed. The applicant proposes 2,312 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES) 235 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 746 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 90 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 430 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes the removal of three (3) regulated trees from the subject property, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of one (1) Black Tupelo tree, ten (10) Skyrocket Juniper trees, and one (1) White Spruce tree, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 11,523 sq. ft. (0.26 acres) and is situated on the southerly side of Mohican Lane, approximately 200 feet from the intersection of Alta vista Circle and Mohican Lane. The property is situated in the R-10 One-Family Residence Zoning District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.370-187-9.

Case No. TB 19-02 Greystone PUD Proposal, Carriage Trail (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Zoning Text and Zoning Map Amendments (Pre-submission conference)
A pre-submission conference to discuss a proposed zoning text and zoning map amendment associated with the applicant’s (Greystone-on-Hudson) request for flexibility to construct additional accessory residential structures (pool house, caretaker residence, etc.) in connection with primary residences at a previously approved residential luxury estate development of 21 lots (9 in the Village of Tarrytown and 12 in the Tarrytown portion of unincorporated Greenburgh [PB 11-13]). These types of accessory units are not permitted in one-family residence districts in the Town of Greenburgh. Greystone-on-Hudson seeks a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning designation, which could facilitate these types of accessory structures.

Case No. TB 19-04 Chapter 285, OB District (Self Storage Facilities & Laundromats) – Zoning Text Amendment (Pre-submission conference)
A pre-submission conference to discuss a zoning text amendment concept involving a potential modification to the list of permitted uses in the OB District to include Self Storage Facilities & Laundromats.

Case No. PB 19-02 Metropolis Country Club, 289 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permit application for a proposal consisting of: (1) the construction of a new, re-located, approximately 1,200 sq. ft. irrigation pump house (to replace an existing pump house); (2) to dredge and deepen an existing, on-site irrigation pond located adjacent to the pump house, for additional water storage purposes; and (3) to construct an access road to the new pump house, from Juniper Hill Road. The applicant proposes 800 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 50 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 300 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes approximately 41,300 sq. ft. of direct disturbance to the pond, associated with dredging and deepening the pond, and approximately 21,200 sq. ft. of disturbance to adjacent regulated buffer areas, associated with grading activities and construction of the access road. The project involves approximately 3,500 cubic yards of excavation, associated with dredging and deepening the pond, and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The project involves the proposed removal of 2 regulated trees, and requires that a tree removal permit application be submitted to the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has proposed the planting of 20 Green Giant Arborvitae trees as replacement, in order to screen the project from the Woodlands School caretaker’s residence. The property consists of approximately 4,556,376 sq. ft. (104.6 acres), and is situated on the south side of Dobbs Ferry Road (Route 100B). The property is located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.141-94-11, 12 & 18.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 19-02 Metropolis Country Club, 289 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board steep slope and wetland/watercourse permit application for a proposal consisting of: (1) the construction of a new, re-located, approximately 1,200 sq. ft. irrigation pump house (to replace an existing pump house); (2) to dredge and deepen an existing, on-site irrigation pond located adjacent to the pump house, for additional water storage purposes; and (3) to construct an access road to the new pump house, from Juniper Hill Road. The applicant proposes 800 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 50 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 300 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes approximately 41,300 sq. ft. of direct disturbance to the pond, associated with dredging and deepening the pond, and approximately 21,200 sq. ft. of disturbance to adjacent regulated buffer areas, associated with grading activities and construction of the access road. The project involves approximately 3,500 cubic yards of excavation, associated with dredging and deepening the pond, and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The project involves the proposed removal of 2 regulated trees, and requires that a tree removal permit application be submitted to the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has proposed the planting of 20 Green Giant Arborvitae trees as replacement, in order to screen the project from the Woodlands School caretaker’s residence. The property consists of approximately 4,556,376 sq. ft. (104.6 acres), and is situated on the south side of Dobbs Ferry Road (Route 100B). The property is located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.141-94-11, 12 & 18.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, March 20, 2019 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.