The Greenburgh Planning Board approved two grant applications totaling over $6 million for pedestrian safety and sidewalk improvements, while also advancing several complex development projects. This dual approach signals the town's strategy to leverage external funding for systemic infrastructure upgrades even as it greenlights new development with significant environmental and zoning challenges.

What Happened

  • Greenburgh Planning Board unanimously supported two grant applications, totaling over $6 million, aimed at pedestrian safety and sidewalk improvements on Route 119 and Central Park Avenue. This means the town is proactively seeking federal and state funds for major infrastructure upgrades rather than relying solely on developer contributions.
  • The board signaled a "neutral" recommendation for the seven area variances required for 205-207 Saw Mill River Road, a non-conforming mixed-use building. This means the board acknowledges the existing site's challenges but sees no strong planning reason to recommend for or against the variances to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • The board scheduled public hearings for two new single-family homes (5 Farm Way Drive and 0 Peter Bont Road) and a commercial expansion (85 Executive Boulevard) that all involve steep slopes, tree removal, or wetlands. This means these projects will soon face public scrutiny over their environmental impacts and proposed mitigation strategies.
  • The 0 Peter Bont Road project must petition the Town Board to be included in the Greenburgh Sewer District. This means the project faces a unique hurdle beyond typical planning approvals, highlighting existing infrastructure gaps.

Project Outcomes

  • Central Animal Hospital (PB2510): Special Use Permit approved unanimously for a small animal hospital. The approval included conditions for stormwater inspection and enhanced native landscaping.
  • 95 Ardsley Road (Clemmer, PB2517): Steep Slope Permit and Tree Removal Permit approved unanimously. The approval requires a stormwater system designed for a 50-year storm and ensures historic review for a 50-year-old garage demolition.
  • Route 119 Complete Street Empire State Trail Connection Grant: Board support authorized. This allows the town to pursue $1.6 million for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements on Route 119.
  • Central Park Avenue TAP Grant: Board support authorized. This allows the town to pursue $4.7 million for sidewalk gaps and ADA compliance on Central Park Avenue.

What's Next

  • March 4 Planning Board Meeting: Public hearings scheduled for 85 Executive Boulevard (commercial expansion), 5 Farm Way Drive (new home on steep slope), and 0 Peter Bont Road (new home on steep slope and wetlands).
  • March 4 Planning Board Meeting: Board will review the staff's draft recommendation for seven area variances at 205-207 Saw Mill River Road.
  • 0 Peter Bont Road (new home): Applicant must petition the Town Board for inclusion in the Greenburgh Sewer District, a necessary step before utility connections can be finalized.