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35 Traverse Ave is a mixed-use proposed at 35 Traverse Ave, Port Chester, NY, 10573-4312 in Port Chester, NY. The project is currently pending before local land-use boards. Spanish United Pentecostal Church is listed as the developer on the public record. LocalForesight has tracked 2 public hearing appearances before Planning Commission.

Project Overview

35 Traverse Ave

Spanish United Pentecostal Church is proposing a mixed-use development at 35 Traverse Avenue in Port Chester. The project combines religious and commercial uses on a single site. The developer is the church itself, which is serving as the project applicant. No further details regarding scale, zoning status, variances, or approval stage are currently available.

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Property Stats

Status Pending
Type Mixed-Use
Address 35 Traverse Ave, Port Chester, NY, 10573-4312
Developer Spanish United Pentecostal Church

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Timeline

May 27, 2026
Planning Commission
  • Motion passed to set public hearing for June 29, 2026
  • Motion passed to direct planning department to prepare Negative Declaration (NEDC) and site plan approval documents
  • Project is two-story extension to existing church building with rear deck; existing house of worship use to remain
  • No on-site parking required; congregants use free waterfront garage parking (available during service times) and street parking
  • Condition to be added to site plan approval: upstairs space limited to internal church activities only; no major events, weddings, rentals, childcare, or community events outside parishioner use

Next steps

  • Public hearing set for June 29, 2026
  • Planning department to prepare Negative Declaration (NEDC) and site plan approval documents for June 29 meeting
  • After NEDC adoption, applicant to return to Zoning Board of Appeals for variance approval
  • Following ZBA variance approval, applicant returns to Planning Commission to close public hearing and adopt final site plan approval
May 21, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Adjourned to June 18, 2026 pending completion of CEQR determination by Planning Commission
  • Board voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare findings in favor of the application
  • Public hearing kept open; no adverse impact on neighborhood anticipated despite substantial parking variance
  • Applicant seeking variance for 19 additional parking spaces (church currently has zero parking on-site, per 2003 variance for 39 spaces); proposes relying on nearby municipal lots and walking distance
  • Rear two-story extension will enlarge congregation area on first floor, add open second-floor social space, and include exterior deck; no facade changes

Next steps

  • Planning Commission must complete CEQR determination (Negative Declaration or Environmental Assessment)
  • Matter adjourned to June 18, 2026 meeting for final vote on findings
  • Staff to prepare findings in favor pending Planning Commission completion
  • If Planning does not complete CEQR by June 18, matter will be held administratively without requiring applicant appearance

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Sentiment

8 /10

From Planning Commission · May 27, 2026

  • Board supportive overall; staff memo noted no issues with parking arrangements
  • No public opposition voiced; applicant successfully addressed parking concerns raised at prior ZBA meeting by demonstrating free waterfront garage availability during service times
  • Commission focused on procedural compliance (lead agency status, CEQA timeline, notice requirements) rather than project opposition

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