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TOWN OF GREENBURGH PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, October 21, 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 14-12 Solano Subdivision, Barnaby Lane (P.O. Hartsdale N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision 9^th Extension RequestA work session to discuss a request for an extension of a preliminary subdivision and tree removal permit application approval involving the proposed subdivision of one (1) tax lot previously created by deed, for the purpose of creating one (1) legal building lot. The approvals initially were granted on September 20, 2017. The subject site currently is vacant. The applicant proposes to construct one single-family residence, with an approximately 2,185 sq. ft. footprint, on the lot. The applicant proposes the removal of twenty-eight (28) regulated trees. The applicant has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of twenty-three (23) new trees, and various new shrubs, on the property. The property consists of approximately 22,149 sq. ft. and is situated on the east side of Barnaby Lane, approximately 500 ft. from the intersection of Ridge 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: 8.230-175-17.

Case No. PB 20-04 Casale, 34-40 & 50 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Site Plan, and Planning Board Steep Slope PermitA continued work session (September 16, 2020) to discuss a preliminary subdivision, site plan, and Planning Board steep slope permit application for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of three (3) existing tax lots (8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73, & 8.610-421-74) into one (1) lot. The applicant proposes to modify the layout of the site by moving storage bins to more efficient locations, adding parking, adding storage locations, and related site improvements. The applicant proposes approximately 2,900 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 385 cubic yards of excavation. The project also requires area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The properties consist of approximately 45,302 sq. ft. (1.04 acres) and are situated on the east side of Saw Mill River Road between Farragut Avenue and Holly Place. The properties are located in the LI Light Industrial District and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 8.610-421-72, 8.610-421-73, & 8.610-421-74.

NEW BUSINESS

Case No. TB 20-09/PB 20-18 Eagle Energy Storage, LLC, 200 Knollwood Road Extension – Knollwood Country Club (P.O. Elmsford N.Y.) – Town Board Amended Site Plan (referral to Planning Board), Town Board Special Permit, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit and Wetland/Watercourse PermitA work session to discuss a Town Board amended site plan (referral to Planning Board), Town Board special permit, Planning Board steep slope permit, and wetland/watercourse permit application for a project consisting of the proposed construction of a 20 MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System on a portion of the Knollwood Country Club property. The applicant is proposing the construction of an electrical conduit through the Knollwood Country property to connect to the existing Con-Edison electrical substation on NYS Route 119, located in the Village of Elmsford. The applicant is proposing to lease approximately 69,960 sq. ft. (1.6 acres) of the 5,867,532 sq. ft. (134.7 acres) making up the Knollwood Country property, for the purposes of this project. The applicant proposes approximately 3,339 sq. ft. of disturbance to 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 2,934 sq. ft. of disturbance to 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 1,312 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The project requires approximately 150 cubic yards of excavation and 1,000 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a fill permit. The applicant is proposing approximately 3,069 sq. ft. of disturbance to the 7,405 sq. ft. of wetland/watercourse buffer area on the property. The applicant is proposing the removal of 48 trees and has proposed the plantings of several small shrubs to provide additional screening. The project area consists of approximately 69,960 sq. ft. (1.6 acres) within the 5,867,532 sq. ft. (134.7 acres) making up the Knollwood Country property, and is situated on the northwest side of Knollwood Road, 400 feet north of the intersection of Knollwood Road and Old Tarrytown Road. The property is located in the R-30 One-Family Residence District and is designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.341-168-1.

ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC DISCUSSION

Case No. PB 19-12 RMC Development Company, LLC, 570 Taxter Road (P.O. Elmsford, N.Y.) – Preliminary SubdivisionA public hearing to discuss a preliminary subdivision application involving the proposed formal subdivision of two (2) existing tax lots presently separated by the Town of Greenburgh and Village of Elmsford border, for the purposes of creating two (2) legally subdivided lots. A 6-story office building and associated parking area exist on Greenburgh Tax Parcel (PID: 7.240-104-8) and are proposed to remain. Proposed Lot 1 (Town of Greenburgh) would equal 194,631 sq. ft. and proposed Lot 2 (Village of Elmsford) would equal 20,300 sq. ft. The two proposed lots as part of this subdivision would match with the current tax lot designations. No development is proposed as part of this application. The property, in total, consists of approximately 4.9 acres and is situated along the eastern side of Taxter Road at the intersection of NYS Rt. 119 (White Plains Road). The portion of property located within the Town of Greenburgh is located in the OB Office-Business District and the portion of property located within the Village of Elmsford is located within the B Business District.

Case No. PB 16-25 Teverbaugh Subdivision, Woodlands Avenue North (P.O. White Plains, N.Y.) – Preliminary Subdivision, Planning Board Steep Slope Permit, Planning Board Wetland/Watercourse Permit & Tree Removal PermitA public hearing to discuss a preliminary subdivision, Planning Board steep slope permit, wetland/watercourse permit, and tree removal permit application for a proposal consisting of the resubdivision of five (5) existing tax lots for the purpose of creating three (3) buildable lots and constructing three (3) new one-family residences. Proposed Lot 1 would consist of approx. 10,452 sq. ft., proposed Lot 2 would consist of approx. 10,792 sq. ft., and proposed Lot 3 would consist of approx. 20,208 sq. ft. Access for all three (3) proposed lots would be provided through the proposed construction of a privately owned and maintained, twenty (20) foot wide roadway (Van Cott Avenue), approximately 10,445 sq. ft. in area, connecting off of Windom Street, and situated within the twenty-five (25) foot offset of the property line of each of the 3 proposed lots. The applicant proposes 12,248 sq. ft. of disturbance within 15-25% slopes (STEEP SLOPES), 2,402 sq. ft. of disturbance within 25-35% slopes (VERY STEEP SLOPES), and 882.5 sq. ft. of disturbance to 35%+ slopes (EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES). The applicant proposes 1,933 cubic yards of excavation and 687.3 cubic yards of imported fill, requiring a Fill Permit from the Town Engineer. The watercourse and watercourse buffer area on the applicant’s property consist of approx. 20,855 sq. ft., and the applicant is proposing approx. 17,314 sq. ft. of disturbance, associated with the proposed development of the site. As part of the project, the applicant proposes to divert the surface water runoff which has formed a drainage channel (watercourse) on the property, through the installation of a curtain drain along the property line between proposed Lots 2 & 3, and a secondary curtain drain along the rear property line across all 3 of the proposed lots, which is proposed to tie in to the existing drainage channel (watercourse) where it exists outside of the proposed development area, on the west side of the proposed private road. The applicant proposes the removal of 88 regulated trees, and has prepared a landscaping plan which calls for the planting of 67 new trees, as well as wetland/watercourse mitigation plantings, as replacement. On February 13, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted three (3) area variances required in connection with this project. The properties, consisting of approximately 41,452 sq. ft., are situated along an undeveloped paper street known as Van Cott Avenue, and are located approximately 100 feet south of Windom Street. The properties are located in the R-10 One-Family Residential District, and are designated on the tax map of the Town of Greenburgh as Parcel ID: 7.520-316-11, 12, 13, 14 & 15.

ESTABLISH DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenburgh Planning Board will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 beginning at 5:00 pm, via Zoom-enabled Video Conference.