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715 North Ave is a public works proposed at 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10801-1830 in New Rochelle, NY. The project is currently pending before local land-use boards. Iona University is listed as the developer on the public record. LocalForesight has tracked 1 public hearing appearance before Planning Board.

Project Overview

715 North Ave

Iona University is seeking an administrative amendment to a previously approved site plan for property at 715 North Avenue in New Rochelle. The project involves creation of an open green space on the university-owned parcel, located in Block 1005, Lot 1. The amendment is classified as a public works matter and is identified as PB 3-2025 in the planning application record. The modification addresses changes to the originally approved site plan for the green space development.

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Property Stats

Status Pending
Type Public Works
Address 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10801-1830
Developer Iona University

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Timeline

May 26, 2026
Planning Board
  • Approved unanimously – Administrative amendment to PB 3-2025 for open green space project with pedestrian safety improvements
  • Primary addition: new staircase connection from North Avenue crosswalk to campus, addressing documented pedestrian safety hazards on Beechmont Drive Hill
  • Condition added: applicant agreed to include pathway around triangular median near tree to connect crosswalk to existing internal campus walkways
  • Masonry sign replacement (canvas to natural stone), one parking space removed, area lighting and brushed concrete stairs included
  • Board noted safety concern is "outside the campus" is fully resolved; internal campus circulation remains secondary focus

Next steps

  • None – matter concluded with unanimous approval
  • Applicant to incorporate pathway around triangular median near tree as condition of approval before final site plan implementation

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Sentiment

8 /10

From Planning Board · May 26, 2026

  • Board strongly supportive of external stair safety connection; Speaker 3 called it "huge safety improvement" and 100% in favor of outboard work on Beechmont Drive
  • Speaker 3 expressed concern about internal campus connectivity (parking lot dumping grounds) but moved to approval after applicant agreed to add median pathway; constructive negotiation led to modification
  • Neighborhood (Beechmont Association president Jean Van Laer via April 26 phone call) approved concept with no objections; Iona presented renderings and received positive feedback

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