Eastchester · Architectural Review Board
Architectural Review Board
June 4, 2026
Sentiment rating: 7/10
The Architectural Review Board cleared five residential applications—two new homes on Hathaway Road, a major renovation with additions on Hilburn Road, and two additions on White Road and Anderson Avenue—all referred to the Planning Board with approval recommendations. Neighbors on Hathaway Road raised concerns about lot size, setbacks, and stormwater, but the board found all projects compliant with zoning; setback comparisons to adjacent homes will be submitted to the Planning Board for context. The Hilburn Road project drew a suggestion to replace the existing bow window with a modern triple window, left to the homeowner's discretion.
Meeting outcomes
- 26 Hathaway Road new home referred to Planning Board with recommendation to approve; neighbors Karen Vasquez and Mark Kahaney voiced concerns about lot size and front setbacks being tighter than other homes on the street, but the board confirmed the design meets all zoning requirements and actually sits further back than required—applicant to submit plan comparing proposed setbacks to adjacent residences.
- 28 Hathaway Road new center-hall colonial referred to Planning Board with recommendation to approve; Karen Vasquez raised flooding concerns and the board instructed the town consulting engineer to review the stormwater mitigation plan (underground drywells capturing 100-year storm runoff) at the Planning Board hearing.
- 134 Hilburn Road single-family addition and exterior makeover referred to Planning Board with recommendation to approve; board supportive of Hardy siding and stone veneer finishes but suggested applicant consider replacing the existing bow window with a modern triple-window design to better match the new farmhouse aesthetic—stormwater mitigation required for net new impervious coverage.
- 45 White Road second-story addition over existing home and small front foyer bump-out referred to Planning Board with recommendation to approve; board voted unanimously with no objections; neighbor Diane Majore's privacy concern about side windows was addressed with green giant plantings along the property line.
- 56 Anderson Avenue renovation of existing craftsman bungalow with front and rear additions referred to Planning Board with recommendation to approve; board voted unanimously with no public opposition—project requires two variances (front yard setback 11.4 ft vs. 30 ft required, side yard setback 6.2 ft vs. required minimum).