The Greenburgh Planning Board reviewed a draft recommendation for the commercial warehouse at 410-460 Saw Mill River Road, with board members requesting more clarity on project details and expressing concerns about unaddressed feedback.

Catching Up

BMR-Ardsley Park LLC proposes a new 279,900-square-foot commercial warehouse at 410-460 Saw Mill River Road, replacing former Acorda Therapeutics buildings. This 42.82-acre project in the General Industrial District promises 250 jobs and increased tax revenue, with no zoning variances required. The Town Board previously established itself as Lead Agency for the environmental review process, which is currently underway.

Key Insights

The Planning Board discussed project specifics and noted outstanding issues in the draft recommendation for 410-460 Saw Mill River Road.

  • Updated parking counts were reviewed, clarifying the distinction between passenger vehicles and trucks for 410-460 Saw Mill River Road.
  • A board member requested the report include the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for both existing and proposed buildings.
  • Concerns were raised that specific board feedback, particularly regarding truck traffic routes and enforcement, had not been addressed in the findings document for 410-460 Saw Mill River Road.

Notable Moments

A board member voiced dissatisfaction that earlier feedback on 410-460 Saw Mill River Road, particularly on critical aspects like truck traffic routes and their enforcement, had not been incorporated into the draft findings document. This indicated a gap between board expectations and the presented recommendations.

Zooming In

The proposed development at 410-460 Saw Mill River Road includes the demolition of four older buildings to construct a single, energy-efficient warehouse. It will feature 298 off-street parking spaces, 79 loading bays, and 110 trailer spaces. Environmental considerations involve the removal of 304 regulated trees and disturbance to steep slopes, balanced by a landscaping plan to plant 351 new trees.

Next Steps

The draft recommendation for 410-460 Saw Mill River Road will likely be revised to incorporate the Planning Board's feedback before its next review, though no specific date was set.

The Greenburgh Planning Board reviewed a draft recommendation for the commercial warehouse at 410-460 Saw Mill River Road, with board members requesting more clarity on project details and expressing concerns about unaddressed feedback.