The Metropolis Country Club presented an updated plan for 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, focusing on new evergreen screening and efforts to reduce neighborhood noise from the senior living facility.

Catching Up

The senior living community at 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, known as Brightview Greenburgh, is a 155-unit facility developed in partnership with Metropolis Country Club. This project previously received final subdivision plat approval in August 2022 and had a building permit issued by December 2024.

Key Insights

Discussion centered on the revised plan's visual and auditory impact on neighbors surrounding 289 Dobbs Ferry Road.

  • Metropolis Country Club presented an amended site plan and tree removal permit for 289 Dobbs Ferry Road.
  • The board discussed the proposed evergreen screening, its maturity, and effectiveness in mitigating noise.
  • Applicant clarified the new facility's design aims to be less impactful, with better soundproofing and increased setback.

Notable Moments

During the review of 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, board members questioned the adequacy and maturity of the proposed evergreen screening intended to buffer the facility from neighboring properties. Residents voiced concerns about potential noise impacts, prompting the applicant to reassure the board about the project's soundproofing and design.

Zooming In

The 155-unit Brightview Greenburgh facility at 289 Dobbs Ferry Road will offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The applicant emphasized that the new structure is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and less intrusive than previous configurations on the site.

Next Steps

Town staff have now prepared recommendations regarding the amended site plan for 289 Dobbs Ferry Road for review by the Town Board, though a specific date for their consideration was not announced.