The Greenburgh Nature Center's expansion plans at 99 Dromore Road received crucial Planning Board approvals, allowing its welcome pavilion and composting restrooms project to advance.

Catching Up

The Greenburgh Nature Center has been seeking permits for a public works project at 99 Dromore Road to improve facilities for its over 80,000 annual visitors. The proposal includes a new welcome pavilion and composting restroom facilities, designed to enhance visitor experience and create a safe gathering point, especially for school children. This meeting focused on securing steep slope and tree removal permits for the 33.2-acre site, which is zoned R-10 with a Conservation CD Overlay.

Key Insights

The Planning Board granted essential permits for the Greenburgh Nature Center's development at 99 Dromore Road.

  • #### Steep Slope Permit Approved for 99 Dromore Road
  • #### Tree Removal Permit Granted, with 11 Replacement Trees Planned
  • #### Project Classified as Type II Action under SEQR
  • #### Condition Requires Westchester County Department of Health Approval for Composting Toilets

Zooming In

The new composting restrooms are a key part of the Greenburgh Nature Center's commitment to sustainability at 99 Dromore Road. These facilities, along with the welcome pavilion, are designed to improve infrastructure for the center's many visitors and educational programs. The removal of 11 regulated trees will be directly offset by planting an equal number of replacement trees as part of the approved landscaping plan.

Next Steps

The Greenburgh Nature Center must now secure final approvals from the Westchester County Department of Health for its composting toilets to meet the Planning Board's conditions for the 99 Dromore Road project.

The Greenburgh Nature Center's expansion plans at 99 Dromore Road received crucial Planning Board approvals, allowing its welcome pavilion and composting restrooms project to advance.