The Scarsdale Planning Board has unanimously voted to refer the proposed swimming pool project at 13 Overlook Road to the Board of Architectural Review, moving the residential development to its next procedural phase.

Catching Up

Residents of Scarsdale may recall that applicant Sanjiv Mehra previously filed for a Special Use Permit to construct a swimming pool at 13 Overlook Road, a single-family colonial-style home. A public hearing for this permit was held on May 14, 2025, by the Village's Board of Appeals. Mehra also submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval, specifically addressing disturbance in the Adjoining Property Buffer and exceeding the Site Disturbance threshold for the swimming pool's construction.

Key Insights

The Planning Board deliberated on the site plan for 13 Overlook Road, focusing on specific environmental and land use considerations before advancing the project.

  • The discussion centered on the project's impact on the adjoining property buffer.
  • Site disturbance thresholds for the new swimming pool construction were a key point of review.
  • The Board's unanimous 5-0 vote signals agreement to move the project to the Board of Architectural Review.

Zooming In

The proposed swimming pool project at 13 Overlook Road, designed by architect Leonard H. Brandes, will now undergo design review by the Board of Architectural Review. This step ensures that the aesthetic and structural elements of the new construction are in harmony with the existing residence and neighborhood character.

Next Steps

The project at 13 Overlook Road will now be reviewed by the Board of Architectural Review, which will assess the design elements of the proposed swimming pool. No specific dates for this next review were mentioned at the meeting.

The Scarsdale Planning Board has unanimously voted to refer the proposed swimming pool project at 13 Overlook Road to the Board of Architectural Review, moving the residential development to its next procedural phase.