The Greenburgh Planning Board reviewed plans for a single-family dwelling at 0 Peter Bont Road, focusing on environmental permits and stormwater management. This project involves significant tree removal and wetland buffer work.

Catching Up

Catching Up:

The development at 0 Peter Bont Road, known as Case No. PB 25-13 Kohn, proposes a new one-family residence on a 4.72-acre vacant lot in the R-40 district. The project requires multiple permits, including steep slope, wetland/watercourse, and tree removal. It also needs area variances for zero feet of street frontage and a substandard 14-foot wide shared driveway, where 25 feet and 15 feet are required, respectively. Previous work sessions were held in November 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.

Key Insights

The Planning Board primarily discussed the environmental impact and mitigation strategies for the proposed home at 0 Peter Bont Road.

  • Plans for a single-family dwelling at 0 Peter Bont Road were presented, requiring steep slope, wetland/watercourse, and tree removal permits.
  • The proposal includes removing 100 regulated trees, with 76 replacement trees planned, partly justified by invasive species.
  • A permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been secured for construction within the regulated wetland buffer area.
  • Stormwater management will be handled by three bioretention basins designed to manage a 25-year storm event.

Zooming In

Zooming In:

The 0 Peter Bont Road project involves substantial site work, including approximately 1,274 cubic yards of excavation. It will impact significant steep slope areas: 8,733 sq. ft. of 15-25% slopes, 2,422 sq. ft. of 25-35% slopes, and 2,483 sq. ft. of 35%+ slopes. Crucially, the plan requires area variances due to having 0 feet of street frontage (25 feet required) and relying on an existing 14-foot wide shared driveway (15 feet required) for access, which is substandard under state law.