The board approved a new single-family residence at 268 Wilmot Road with six conditions, including arborist review of the tree replacement plan, after neighbors raised flooding concerns. A restaurant expansion at 15 Leroy Place also cleared unanimously with conditions on the concession stand design and outdoor music levels. Four applications were postponed to June, and one long-pending project was dismissed.
Meeting outcomes
- **268 Wilmot Road** — New 2-story single-family home approved unanimously with six conditions: DPW for all right-of-way work (curb cuts, sidewalks, tree removals), sanitary sewer connection approval from Westchester County, fire hydrant installation within 600 feet, and city arborist review of tree replacement plan before building issue; applicant removing 39 mature trees (averaging 25-inch diameter) and replanting 169 smaller trees, but fell short of required caliper inches and will pay into tree fund; neighbors at 3 Lakeshore Drive worried about flooding from heavy rain and construction impact, but board found stormwater design compliant with city code managing a 25-year, 6.5-inch storm event.
- **15 Leroy Place** — Restaurant expansion and outdoor bar approved unanimously; includes pergola-covered seating for 67 people, new prep area, concession stand, and landscaped walkway with permeable pavers; board added conditions for final concession stand design (materials, dimensions, finishes) to be submitted for administrative approval, structural engineer review of pergola wind load, and decibel testing of background music; owner committed to background music only, no live events, with outdoor service hours Thursday–Sunday (3–10 PM).
- **Congress Place, 3 The Boulevard, 72 Centre Avenue** — Three deferred to June meeting: two-family dwelling, office-to-worship conversion (191 occupants), and restaurant combining two spaces (85 occupants).
- **255 Wilmot Road (Iona Preparatory School bleachers project)** — Administrative amendment deferred to June.
- **715 North Avenue (Iona University green space)** — Administrative amendment for pedestrian safety improvements approved unanimously; adds new staircase connection from North Avenue crosswalk to campus addressing documented hazards on Beechmont Drive Hill, with pathway around triangular median near tree as condition before final site plan implementation.
- **Premium Point Road** — after months of adjournment.