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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
TUESDAY, July 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

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.) – Final Subdivision & Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss the decision of a final subdivision and tree removal permit 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. PB 18-07 Nesto’s, 24 Tarrytown Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed expansion of an existing parking lot associated with an existing delicatessen. The applicant proposes to re-subdivide a portion of property consisting of approximately 2,988 sq. ft., recently purchased from the NYS DOT, in order to eliminate an interior lot line, and construct eight (8) new off-street parking spaces adjacent to an existing paved area and drive-thru associated with Nesto’s Delicatessen. The site currently provides seven (7) off-street parking spaces and six (6) queuing spaces, along with adjacent on-street parking availability. The project involves approximately 65 cubic yards of excavation. The property, in total, consists of approximately 15,285 sq. ft. (0.35 acres) and is situated on the north side of Tarrytown Road, at the intersection of Old Kensico Road and Tarrytown Road. The property is located in the DS – Designed Shopping District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.500-310-1.

Case No. PB 18-11 Mohamed, 85 Highpoint Road (P.O. Scarsdale, 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 43,562 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single-family residence. Proposed Lot 1, which contains an existing single-family residence to remain, would total approximately 23,553 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 2 would total approximately 20,009 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new single-family residence. An existing tennis court, retaining walls, and frame shed located on proposed Lot 2, would be removed as part of the project. One new curb cut is required along Highpoint Road. No regulated trees are proposed for removal as part of the project. New landscaping has been proposed, which includes the planting of four (4) White Spruce trees, eleven (11) Mountain Laurel shrubs, two (2) Pink Dogwood trees, (4) White Fir trees, three (3) Purple Lovegrass groundcover, and two (2) Pinxter Azalea shrubs. On April 11, 2019, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances required in connection with the project. The property consists of approximately 43,562 sq. ft. and is situated on the north side of High Point Road, at the intersection of High Point Lane and High Point Road. 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: 8.520-356-61.

Case No. TB 19-04 Chapter 285 – OB District (Self Storage Facilities & Laundromats) – Zoning Text Amendment (Referral from Town Board)
A continuation of a work session (June 19, 2019) to discuss a report and recommendation related to a zoning text amendment referral from the Town Board, involving a modification to the list of permitted uses in the OB District (Section 285-25 of the Town Zoning Ordinance), to include Self-Storage Facilities & Laundromats.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 19-16 Wang-Liu, 3 Robbin Hill Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N. Y.) –Planning Board Steep Slope Permit & Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A work session to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application consisting of the proposed construction of a new, approximately 2,524 sq. ft. modular home, on an existing vacant lot. The applicant proposes 3,091 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), and 949 sq. ft. of disturbances on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 300 cubic yards of excavation. The applicant proposes the removal of six (6) 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) Common Hornbeam tree, one (1) Common Apple tree, two (2) Kwanzan Flowering Cherry trees, two (2) Upright White Pine trees, one (1) Sky Rocket English oak tree, and ten (10) Green Giant Arborvitae trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 7,072 sq. ft. (0.16 acres) and is situated on the easterly side of Robbin Hill Road at the intersection of Robbin Hill Road and Mt. Joy Avenue. The property is situated in the R-5 One-Family Residence Zoning District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.470-332-46.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 17-36 Zappico, Old Colony Road (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (June 5, 2019) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, steep slope permit, wetland/watercourse permit, and tree removal permit application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of two (2) existing tax lots, in order to create four (4) zoning compliant lots, for the purposes of constructing four (4) single-family residences. Proposed Lot 1 would consist of 58,372 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 2 would consist of 23,753 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 3 would consist of 17,012 sq. ft., and proposed Lot 4 would consist of 14,973 sq. ft. The applicant proposes 20,193 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 9,058 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES) and 26,002.5 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes to disturb approximately 641 sq. ft. of the 1,236 sq. ft. of regulated watercourse area on the subject property, associated with the proposed piping of an on-site watercourse, and approximately 29,743 sq. ft. of the 46,235 sq. ft. of regulated watercourse buffer area on the subject property. The applicant proposes the removal of seventy (70) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of four (4) Oak trees, sixteen each of (16) Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce trees, nine (9) Green Giant Arborvitae trees, eight (8) White Spruce trees, six (6) Sugar Maple trees, four (4) Eastern Redbud trees, four (4) Shagbark Hickory trees, four (4) White Oak trees, and an assortment of foundation shrubs and plants, as replacement. The properties consist of approximately 114,110 sq. ft. and are situated on the south side of Old Colony Road, opposite the intersection of Old Colony Road and Midvale Road. 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: 8.360-259-11 & 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.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and will begin at 8:00 P.M. in the Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium.