Rye's Planning Commission referred the proposed conversion of tennis courts to paddle courts at 330 Boston Post Road to the Board of Appeals for a setback variance. This action triggers a detailed review of the club's development plan against current zoning, which has left many long-standing clubs in the area non-conforming.

What Happened

  • The applicant committed to installing bird-deterrent decals on the proposed glass enclosures to address concerns about bird collisions.
  • New shields will be added to the downward-facing court lights, and the club offered to accept reasonable operating hours to mitigate light spillover into neighboring areas.
  • A submitted report indicated no detectable PFAS levels in the artificial turf proposed for the courts, addressing environmental concerns.
  • The commission formally referred the project to the Board of Appeals for a necessary setback variance, as the club's existing facilities became non-conforming under updated zoning.

Project Outcomes

  • 330 Boston Post Road (paddle courts): Referred to the Board of Appeals for a setback variance, marking a step forward for the club's plan to modernize its facilities.

What's Next

  • The Board of Appeals will now review the requested setback variance for 330 Boston Post Road.
  • The variance application will automatically trigger an LWRP (Local Waterfront Revitalization Program) review, assessing the project's impact on coastal resources.

Rye's Planning Commission referred the proposed conversion of tennis courts to paddle courts at 330 Boston Post Road to the Board of Appeals for a setback variance. This action triggers a detailed review of the club's development plan against current zoning, which has left many long-standing clubs in the area non-conforming.