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21 Circuit Rd is a commercial proposed at 21 Circuit Rd, New Rochelle, NY, 10805-1933 in New Rochelle, NY. The project is currently pending before local land-use boards. Joseph Scalisi is listed as the developer on the public record. LocalForesight has tracked 2 public hearing appearances before Zoning Board.

Project Overview

21 Circuit Rd

Joseph Scalisi is proposing a commercial development at 21 Circuit Road in New Rochelle, located in Block 469, Lot 12. The project involves commercial use on the property. No further details regarding project scale, zoning compliance, variances, or approval status are currently available.

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Property Stats

Status Pending
Type Commercial
Address 21 Circuit Rd, New Rochelle, NY, 10805-1933
Developer Joseph Scalisi

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Timeline

Jun 2, 2026
Zoning Board
  • Approved 5-0 variance for 7 additional parking spaces (including 1 compact, 1 handicap) at 21 Circuit Road
  • Setback variance granted: 12 feet (required 25 feet); compact space variance granted (not normally permitted in lots under 50 spaces)
  • Porous pavers required; driveway enlarged to 25 feet maneuvering space within applicant's property line; additional lighting added
  • Applicant committed to renting compact spaces only to residents with compact vehicles; drainage to be self-contained on-site
  • Matter advances to Planning Board for site plan approval, fire access review, drainage design, and other conditions

Next steps

  • Project advances to Planning Board for site plan approval and design review
  • Planning Board to address drainage design, fire access/apparatus maneuvering, lighting, traffic flow, and compact space enforcement
  • Applicant to ensure compact parking spaces (21 and 22) leased only to residents with compact vehicles via lease language
  • Fire Department consultation required at Planning Board stage to confirm emergency vehicle access and operational requirements
May 5, 2026
Zoning Board
  • Adjourned to June 2, 2026 (next meeting) without approval or denial
  • Applicant seeking two variances: front yard setback (12 feet proposed vs. 25 feet required) and permission for compact car parking space without 50-car minimum
  • Board cited illegible plans, lack of traffic/sight-line/pedestrian studies, and safety concerns regarding driveway circulation, visibility, and impacts on pedestrian access
  • Applicant requested adjournment to provide clearer plans, lighting plan details, and narrative addressing board concerns
  • Planning Board issued neutral recommendation (prior month); opposition letter from neighboring building's attorney; no formal public support besides affected tenants

Next steps

  • Applicant to submit revised, legible site plans with clearly marked setback dimensions (currently illegible at 12 feet vs. 25 feet required)
  • Applicant to provide lighting plan showing compliance with 1.5 foot-candle minimum at pavement level per ordinance
  • Applicant to address visibility/safety for pedestrians using driveway (consider mirrors, sight-line analysis, or circulation narrative)
  • Next hearing: June 2, 2026 (Tuesday); applicant will not be renoticed; sign will be posted with new date; agenda on website

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Sentiment

6 /10

From Zoning Board · Jun 2, 2026

  • Board majority supportive: Chair Eisner emphasized benefits of off-street parking reducing congestion; board member Carla noted parking is 'gold in New Rochelle' and expressed surprise at opposition
  • Strong resident opposition on safety and congestion: Samantha Florentino and Nievesa Niinovich raised turning radius, pedestrian visibility, fire lane obstruction, slope/drainage concerns; attorney Evelyn Petrone argued easement remains 20 feet and new spaces exacerbate chaos
  • Mixed support from building tenants: Anna Maria Zindzi (26 years resident) supported project, noting no accidents in that time and that existing illegal parking on building side would be eliminated

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