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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
Meetings of the Planning Board will be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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. If you would like to participate in one or more of the public hearings, you must pre-register through the Department of Community Development and Conservation by emailing publichearing@greenburghny.com or calling 914-989-1538, specifying the applications that you would like to speak on. Instructions to participate will then be emailed to you or you will receive a return phone call.

AGENDA

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

OLD BUSINESS

Case No. PB 17-20 Greystone-on-Hudson, Lots 11 & 12, (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Final Re-Subdivision
A work session to discuss the decision of a final re-subdivision application involving the proposed re-subdivision of two (2) existing lots for the purpose of a lot line shift. Parcel ID’s 7.300-142-3.11 & 7.300-142-3.12 are commonly owned by River Town Estates, LLC, and are part of the Greystone-on-Hudson development project, approved by the Planning Board under Case No. PB 11-13. Currently, Parcel ID 7.300-142-3.11 (Lot A) consists of 96,844 sq. ft., and 7.300-142-3.12 (Lot B) consists of 88,110 sq. ft. The proposal involves a lot line shift, which would result in Parcel ID 7.300-142-3.11 (Lot A) consisting of 113,132 sq. ft., and Parcel ID 7.300-142-3.12 (Lot B) consisting of 71,822 sq. ft. The subject properties are situated on the south side of Carriage Trail, approximately 4,875 ft. from the intersection of Carriage Trail and South Broadway (NYS Rt. 9). The properties are located in the R-40 One-Family Residence District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.300-142-3.11 & 7.300-142-3.12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 19-14 Consolidated Edison, 2235 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit
A public hearing to discuss a Planning Board wetland/watercourse permit application involving the proposed construction of a new, approximately 12’ x 150’ gravel road to access existing electrical transmission towers. The wetland and wetland buffer area on the applicant’s property consists of approximately 76,000 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approximately 9,500 sq. ft. of wetland and watercourse buffer area disturbance, including 1,800 sq. ft. of direct disturbance on the northern edge of the wetland area in an approximately 12 foot by 150 foot section. It is noted that the wetland area proposed to be disturbed is an emergent wetland predominantly occupied by common reed (Phragmites australis). The applicant proposes 0 cubic yards of excavation, and approximately 585 cubic yards of imported fill, of which approximately 140 cubic yards are within the wetland, requiring a Fill Permit through the Town Engineer, to carry out the project. The project area consists of approx. 20,000 sq. ft. and is situated on the northwest side of Saw Mill River Road, approximately 1,125 ft. south of the intersection of Saw Mill River Road Road and Babbitt Court. The property is situated in the R-30 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.51-2-2..SE.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. PB 20-11 Gowran, 1048 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit and Tree Removal Permit (Town Forestry Officer approval)
A work session to discuss a wetland/watercourse permit application and tree removal permit application (Town Forestry Officer approval) involving the proposed construction of a 1 ½ story garage on the eastern side of the existing driveway of an existing single-family residential property. The applicant is proposing to relocate a storm drainage ditch from Dobbs Ferry Road by means of 24 inch ADS piping. A segment of the existing channel already is piped through a portion of the property. The applicant is proposing approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of disturbance to the wetlands/watercourse and buffer area. The applicant proposes the removal of one (1) regulated tree, requiring a tree removal permit from the Town Forestry Officer. The applicant proposes the planting of four (4) trees and thirty-three (33) shrubs, as replacement. The applicant proposes approximately 69 cubic yards of excavation in order to carry out the project. No imported fill is required. The applicant proposes approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of additional impervious surface coverage in connection with the project. The applicant proposes a stormwater management system consisting of five (5), 330 XL HD Cultec chambers and new footing drains to handle runoff from new impervious surfaces. The project also requires an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, related to the proposed height of an accessory structure (garage). The subject property consists of approximately 28,745 sq. ft. and is situated on the northwest side of Dobbs Ferry Road, approximately 500 feet northeast of Woodlands Avenue. The property is situated in the R-10 One-Family Residence District, and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.110-60-1.

Case No. PB 19-25 Gez, 25 High Point Lane (P.O. Scarsdale, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed subdivision of two (2) existing lots, totaling approximately 77,959 sq. ft. in size, into three (3) buildable lots, for the purpose of constructing two (2) new single-family residences. Proposed Lot 1 would total approximately 20,010 sq. ft. and an existing 2,139 sq. ft. single-family residence would remain. Proposed Lot 2 would total approximately 21,139 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new approximately 2,603 sq. ft. single-family residence Proposed Lot 3 would total approximately 24,558 sq. ft., and would be improved with one (1) new approximately 4,420 sq. ft. single-family residence. A new cul-de-sac roadway, to be built to Town standards, is being proposed to service the 2 new houses within a right-of-way consisting of approximately 12,252 sq. ft. The applicant proposes the removal of 49 regulated trees, requiring a tree removal permit from the Planning Board. The applicant proposes the planting of 36 new trees and 28 new shrubs, as replacement. The project involves approximately 28,000 sq. ft. of disturbance. The project requires approximately 100 cubic yards of cut and 100 cubic yards of imported fill. The properties consist of approximately 77,954 sq. ft. and are situated on the west side of High Point Lane, approximately 650 feet from the intersection of High Point Road and High Point Lane. 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: 8.520-356-44 & 8.520-356-47.

Case No. PB 19-26 Kaufmann, 36 Hillcrest Avenue (P.O. Ardsley, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivison, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal Permit
A work session to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, and tree removal permit application for a proposal consisting of the subdivision of 3 existing tax lots (8.320-238-10, 8.320-238-11 & 8.320-238-9..L6) into two buildable lots to allow the construction of one new single family home. The applicant proposes approximately 1,891 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15- 25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), approximately 4,985 sq. f.t of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and approximately 4,283 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project involves approximately 70 cubic yards of excavation and 0 cubic yards of imported fill. The applicant proposes the removal of 24 regulated trees and proposes the planting of 18 new trees and 9 new shrubs, as replacement. The project as proposed requires an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, related to the newly proposed lot’s frontage onto a roadway built to Town standards. The properties consist of approximately 23,334 sq. ft. (0.54 acres) and are situated on the east side of Hillcrest Avenue approximately 350 ft. north of the intersection of Larchmont Street and Hillcrest Avenue. 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: 8.320-238-10, 8.320-238-11 & 8.320-238-9..L6.

Case No. TB 20-07 White Hickory Associates, LLC, 630 White Plains Road (P.O. Tarrytown, N.Y.) – Amended Site Plan and Special Permit (Town Board Referral)
A work session to discuss an amended site plan and special permit application (Town Board approvals – referral to Planning Board) for a project consisting of the proposed construction of a five (5) story, 56,525 sq. ft. self-storage building to contain 292 self-storage units, within the existing Premier Plaza Shopping Center. The applicant is proposing nineteen (19) additional off-street parking spaces and four (4) loading spaces. The property consists of approximately 704,234 sq. ft. (16.17 acres) and is situated on the south side of White Plains Road, across from the intersection of White Plains Road and Benedict Avenue. The property is located in the OB Office Building District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.230-100-1..2.

Case No. PB 20-14 Continuum of Care Facility – One-Family Residence District Special Permit Zoning Amendment
A work session to discuss a recommendation to the Town Board regarding a proposed Planning Board and Conservation Advisory Council-initiated Zoning Text amendment which would enable a new Continuum of Care Facility (CCF) use in the One-Family Residence Districts, by special permit. On November 6, 2019, the Planning Board made a positive recommendation to the Town Board with respect to a CCF floating zone petition (Case No. TB 19-08 – Brightview Senior Living, LLC) as part of a referral from the Town Board for this proposed use. If approved, Brightview Senior Living, LLC seeks to subdivide and have rezoned an approximately 5 acre portion of Parcel ID: 8.10-1-6, 8.141-94-15,16,17 & 18 [289 Dobbs Ferry Road – Metropolis Country Club], with an adjacent and contiguous one-acre conservation easement, in connection with that proposed project.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm, via Zoom-enabled Video Conference.