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  TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
GREENBURGH TOWN HALL
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 – 2:00 P.M.

Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
                  

 
             
AGENDA
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public gathering in Town Hall for this meeting. If you would like to watch the meeting, you may do so via the Town's website or via cable television.
 
 
1.   ROLL CALL
 
2.  


APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
3.   CORRESPONDENCE
 
4.   OLD BUSINESS
 
a.  
Case No. PB 18-20 ResReal Designs, 223 Endicott Avenue, (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and 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 consisting of the construction of one (1) new single-family residence, on an existing, vacant lot, with related improvements. The applicant proposes 3,002 sq. ft. of disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 1,241 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 1,385 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 315 cubic yards of excavation and 1,105 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The applicant proposes the removal of six (6) regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer, and proposes the planting of seven (7) new trees as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 7,500 sq. ft. and is situated on the west side of Endicott Avenue, approximately 475 feet from the intersection of Endicott Avenue and Payne Street. The property is situated in an R-5 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.190-74-21.
 
b.   Case No. PB 19-31 Lewis Masters Holdings, LP (Shoprite), 320 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) –Planning Board Shared Parking Reduction
A work session to discuss the decision of a Planning Board shared parking reduction request for a project involving the proposed redevelopment of a site containing a now closed movie theater and associated retail building. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing approximately 42,000 sq. ft. multiplex cinema and separate multi-level retail building, and the construction of a new approximately 75,711 sq. ft. grocery store with an accessory interior restaurant space, together with approximately 10,765 sq. ft. of attached separate retail space, an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. retail outbuilding towards the front of the lot, and associated site grading, parking and stormwater management facilities. The applicant proposes to construct 519 off-street parking spaces where 544 spaces are required. A shared parking reduction of 25 parking spaces is sought, requiring approval by the Planning Board. The property consists of approximately 458,437 sq. ft. and is situated on the northeast corner of Saw Mill River Road and Old Country Road. The applicant proposes to reconfigure the existing signaled intersection at Saw Mill River Road and construct a new driveway along Old Country 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: 7.120-19-25.
 
c.   Case No. PB 19-33 Brodsky, 2121 Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) existing lot, approximately 87,226 sq. ft. in size, into two (2) lots, for the purpose of resolving the issue of more than one dwelling (principal structure) on a single lot. There is no construction or site disturbance proposed as part of this application. Proposed Lot 1 would total approximately 28,198 sq. ft. and includes an existing 3,236 sq. ft. single-family residence to remain. Proposed Lot 2 would total approximately 59,028 sq. ft. and includes an existing 2,016 sq. ft. single-family residence to remain. The property consists of approximately 87,226 sq. ft. and is situated on the north side of Saw Mill River Road, to the west of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Suburban Place. 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: 7.380-195-5.
 
d.  
Case No. PB 20-02 Bharathi, 170 Worthington Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A work session to discuss a wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed construction of a single-family residence on an approved lot, with related improvements. It is noted that this property was part of a subdivision and wetland/watercourse permit issued by the Planning Board (PB 05-04) on August 5, 2010. The originally approved subdivision, while involving disturbances to the on-site wetland, watercourse and adjacent buffer, and required mitigation which was carried out by the former owner, cited the new house outside of the 100-foot regulated buffer area. The wetland, watercourse and wetland/watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consist of approximately 32,868 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 10,386 sq. ft. of disturbance within the regulated buffer area. No direct disturbance to the wetland or watercourse is proposed. The applicant proposes approximately 1,207 cubic yards of excavation, and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes a series of drywells, both in front of and to the rear of the proposed residence, to handle stormwater runoff from new impervious surfaces. One (1) regulated tree is proposed for removal in connection with the project. The applicant has provided a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of trees and shrubs, as replacement. The subject property consists of approximately 48,591 sq. ft., and is situated on the westerly side of Worthington Road, opposite the intersection of Country Club Drive and Worthington Road. The property is situated in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town as Parcel ID: 7.450-261-2.2.
 
e.   Planning Board Meeting Start Time
At this time, the Planning Board will be conducting its meetings through Zoom-enabled video conferencing. The Planning Board is considering an earlier start and end time for its meetings. In addition to the Zoom platform, it is the intention  of the Planning Board that all meetings will continue to be broadcast over local cable television and streamed through the Town’s website.
 
5.   NEW BUSINESS
 
a.  
Case No. PB 20-03 Gez, 57 Argyle Road (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision (Pre-Submission Conference)
A work session to discuss a potential future subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of three (3) existing tax lots into two (2) building lots, for the purpose of constructing one (1) new single family residence. The applicant has provided three (3) conceptual layout plans which depict a potential subdivision that would result in the construction of one (1) new single-family residence fronting on Clarendon Road. The properties consist of approximately 18,617 sq. ft. and are situated on the east side of Argyle Road, approximately 120 feet from its intersection with Fort Hill Road, and on the west side of Clarendon Road, approximately 350 feet from its intersection with Fort Hill Road. 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: 8.460-324-15, 8.460-324-8, and 8.460-324-9.
 
6.   ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION
 
a.   Case No. PB 18-21 DiNapoli & Levy Subdivision, Saw Mill River Road, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision
A public hearing to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed creation of a new lot line consistent with the current tax lot layout involving two (2) tax parcels. The applicants are proposing to create two (2) buildable lots from two (2) vacant tax parcels. There is no physical development proposed as part of this application. Vacant tax lot 7.450-256-22.2 (Saw Mill River Road) is proposed to remain 149,601 sq. ft. (3.43 acres) and vacant tax lot 7.450-256-22.1 (Saw Mill River Road) is proposed to remain 200,373 sq. ft. (4.60 acres). It is noted that, in 2009, for purpose of taxation only, this property was divided into two separate lots. The applicants seek to formally subdivide the property to conform to the layout of the tax lots. The properties consist of approximately 349,974 sq. ft. and are situated on the east side of Saw Mill River Road, approximately 175 feet from the intersection of White House Road and Saw Mill River Road. The properties are located in the R-20 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID’s: 7.450-256-22.1 & 22.2.
           
            This matter will not be heard, and will be adjourned to a future date.
 
b.   Case No. PB 16-04 DJF Real Estate, 23-25 Warehouse Lane (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) –Site Plan, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Wetland Watercourse Permit, and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A public hearing to discuss a site plan, Planning Board steep slope, wetland/watercourse and tree removal permit application (Town Forestry Officer approval) for a proposal consisting of the demolition of two (2) existing commercial buildings and the construction of one (1) new, three-story 19,200 sq. ft. multi-use automotive and truck repair facility, with related site improvements. The applicant proposes forty-four (44) parking spaces, nineteen (19) light duty and automotive truck repair staging locations, and four (4) heavy duty truck bays, for a total of sixty (67) spaces. The applicant proposes 1,800 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes 19,930 sq. ft. of disturbance within the 23,285 sq. ft. of regulated watercourse and watercourse buffer area on the project site. The project involves approximately 4,013 cubic yards of cut and approximately 1,500 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit from the Bureau of Engineering. The project also requires a floodplain development permit from the Town Engineer. The applicant proposes the removal of twenty-nine (29) trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. Area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals are required in connection with the project. The property consists of approximately 76,837 sq. ft. (1.76 acres) and is situated on the south side of Warehouse Lane approximately 389 feet from the intersection of Saw Mill River Road. The property is located in the LI Light Industrial District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.180-52-17 & 7.180-52-18.
 
This matter will not be heard, and will be adjourned to a future date.
 
c.   Case No. TB 19-21/PB 19-19 Columbia Wegman Hartsdale Assisted Living, 202 West Hartsdale Avenue, (P.O. Hartsdale, N.Y.) – Site Plan (Town Board approval), Special Permit (Town Board approval), Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A public discussion and public hearing to discuss a site plan (Town Board approval – referral to Planning Board), Town Board special permit (Assisted Living Facility – Town Board approval –  referral to Planning Board), and Planning Board steep slope permit application involving the proposed demolition of the former Maplewood Swim Club and the redevelopment of the site into a 119 unit, 134 bed assisted living facility, consisting of approximately 106,000 sq. ft., with 70 off-street parking spaces (65 paved and 5 grasscrete), and related improvements. The applicant submitted an alternate driveway circulation layout that: 1) maintains the primary access; 2) maintains the secondary emergency only access; 3) provides a parking area in the front of the building towards West Hartsdale Avenue; and 4) provides 3/4 circulation around the building. The project requires an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The project involves approximately 44,392 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 19,225 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 48,177 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes the removal of 279 regulated trees from the property, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of 146 new trees, as replacement. The property consists of approximately 386,377.20 sq. ft. (8.87 acres) and is situated on the south side of West Hartsdale Avenue, at the intersection of Maplewood Road. The property is situated in an R-20 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.200-150-7.
           
                        This matter will not be heard, and will be adjourned to a future date.
 
d.   Case No. PB 19-30 Splash Carwash, 208 Tarrytown Rd, (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan
A public hearing to discuss an amended site plan application for a proposal consisting of the renovation of an existing car wash with various site improvements and circulation enhancements.  The applicant, Splash Car Wash White Plains III, LLC, has leased a 1.17 acre portion of the 1.54 acre property, which contains an existing gas station and car wash. The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing car wash facility, including but not limited to, the complete overhaul of the automated wash tunnel, the incorporation of three (3) dedicated queuing lanes, the installation of 19 vacuum stations, modifications to the existing parking areas and site circulation patterns, perimeter landscaping and signage improvements.  It is noted that, in 2017, a special permit (TB 16-13) for a convenience store and related improvements in connection with the gas station was granted. The properties consist of approximately 67,082 sq. ft. (1.54 acres) and are situated on the north side of Tarrytown Road at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Tarrytown Road. The properties are located in the DS Designed Shopping District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.490-303-2 & 7.490-303-3.
           
            This matter will not be heard, and will be adjourned to a future date.
 
e.  
Case No. PB 19-31 Lewis Masters Holdings, LP (Shoprite), 320 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) –Planning Board Steep Slope Permit
A continuation of a public hearing (January 2, 2020) to discuss a Planning Board steep slope permit application for a project involving the proposed redevelopment of a site containing a now closed movie theater and associated retail building. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing approximately 42,000 sq. ft. multiplex cinema and separate multi-level retail building, and the construction of a new approximately 75,711 sq. ft. grocery store with an accessory interior restaurant space, together with approximately 10,765 sq. ft. of attached separate retail space, an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. retail outbuilding towards the front of the lot, and associated site grading, parking and stormwater management facilities. The applicant proposes to construct 519 off-street parking spaces where 544 spaces are required. A shared parking reduction of 25 parking spaces is sought, requiring approval by the Planning Board. The project involves approximately 427,436 sq. ft. of disturbance, with 12,257 sq. ft. of proposed disturbance on 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 4,725 sq. ft. of disturbance on 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 6,317 sq. ft. of disturbance on 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 37,000 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of 218 trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The project requires site plan approval from the Town Board (TB 19-03). The project also requires a special permit and area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property consists of approximately 458,437 sq. ft. and is situated on the northeast corner of Saw Mill River Road and Old Country Road. The applicant proposes to reconfigure the existing signaled intersection at Saw Mill River Road and construct a new driveway along Old Country 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: 7.120-19-25.

This matter will not be heard, and will be adjourned to a future date.
 
7.   ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at a time to be determined, via Zoom-enabled Video Conference.
 

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