The Greenburgh Planning Board has reviewed plans for a new deck at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road, moving the project forward by recommending a necessary zoning variance and referring the wetland permit decision to the Town Wetlands Inspector.

Catching Up

Catching Up: 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road

This project at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road involves adding a new 281 sq. ft. outdoor deck to an existing single-family home. Because the property is close to a watercourse and wetland area, it requires special review. An initial clearance form was denied, prompting the need for a full Wetland/Watercourse Permit Application and an Environmental Assessment Form under state law. The plan also requires a zoning variance because the proposed impervious surface coverage of 39.68% (down from 43.41% currently) still exceeds the permitted 29%.

Key Insights

The Planning Board discussed the proposed deck at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road, addressing its environmental and zoning implications.

  • The proposal is for a 280 sq. ft. deck at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road.
  • The project aims to reduce the existing impervious surface from 42.41% to 39.68%, though a variance is still needed.
  • The board classified the action as Type 2 under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
  • A recommendation for the necessary variance was sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
  • The final decision on the wetland permit for 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road was referred to the Town Wetlands Inspector.

Next Steps

The project at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road will now proceed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration of the impervious surface variance. Separately, the Town Wetlands Inspector will review and decide on the wetland permit.

The Greenburgh Planning Board has reviewed plans for a new deck at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road, moving the project forward by recommending a necessary zoning variance and referring the wetland permit decision to the Town Wetlands Inspector.