The Eastchester Planning Board has approved the reconstruction of 80 Park Avenue, greenlighting a significant modern home renovation after incorporating design adjustments. This decision paves the way for the property's complete overhaul.

Catching Up

On June 26, 2025, the initial site plan for 80 Park Avenue was presented, proposing a complete home reconstruction due to existing structural issues. The Zoning Board of Appeals had previously granted four key variances, and the proposed design featured a modernist home with a flat roof and an expanded two-car driveway.

Key Insights

The Planning Board approved the 80 Park Avenue project, incorporating design revisions based on earlier feedback.

  • Revised plans for 80 Park Avenue integrated feedback from the Architecture Review Board.
  • Modifications included removing a front cornice and lifting wood cladding.
  • A recessed terrace was also added to the updated design for 80 Park Avenue.
  • These changes aim to enhance the modernist aesthetic by adding depth and softening the overall look of the property.

Zooming In

The project at 80 Park Avenue involves rebuilding a 1948 single-family residence within an R-5 zoning district, with an estimated post-renovation value of $1,160,000. Key variances previously granted for 80 Park Avenue include adjustments to the front yard setback (19.5' instead of 30'), side yard setback (8.66' instead of 9'), gross floor area (2,426 sq. ft. instead of 2,300 sq. ft.), and building height (4 feet average at first floor FFE instead of 3 feet). A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has also been updated for 80 Park Avenue.

The Eastchester Planning Board has approved the reconstruction of 80 Park Avenue, greenlighting a significant modern home renovation after incorporating design adjustments. This decision paves the way for the property's complete overhaul.