The White Plains Planning Board approved a 12-unit apartment building at 510 North Broadway after the developer committed to fixing a significant pre-existing flooding issue affecting adjacent properties. This decision effectively makes the developer responsible for a long-standing community infrastructure problem as a condition of its project approval.

What Happened

  • The developer for 510 North Broadway committed to fixing a significant pre-existing flooding issue that affects neighboring homes by rerouting drainage and opening a restricted culvert. This commitment secured approval for a 12-unit condo building with 25 parking spaces.
  • The board approved a 135-square-foot house addition at 4 Hewitt Avenue, located on an environmentally sensitive site with steep slopes. The approval specified that temporary construction fill must be removed after work to protect the land.
  • The board recommended a one-year extension for the 52 North Broadway project, a large planned residential development. The extension allows the developer more time to secure financing for the 232 senior apartments, 103 assisted living units, 48 apartments, and 28 townhouses.
  • The board recommended a special permit for 25 North Lexington Avenue (F45 Training), a fitness studio. This approval will allow it to operate within a 2,250 square foot vacant retail space, with board members satisfied that its scheduled class model would not cause noise disruption for nearby residents.

Project Outcomes

  • 510 North Broadway (12 units): Approved for a new 12-unit condo building, contingent on the developer fixing a significant pre-existing flooding issue that impacts adjacent homes.
  • 4 Hewitt Avenue (house addition): Approved for a 135-square-foot house addition on a steep-slope property, with conditions to remove temporary construction fill.
  • 52 North Broadway (232 senior apts, 103 assisted living, 48 apts, 28 townhouses): One-year extension of site plan approval granted, allowing more time for the large residential development to proceed.
  • 25 North Lexington Avenue (F45 Training): Special permit for a health club recommended for approval, clearing the way for a new fitness studio in a vacant retail space.

What's Next

  • April 21 Planning Board meeting: The board will convene for its next session.
  • 510 North Broadway: The developer will return to the Design Review Board for final material and aesthetic approvals.
  • Common Council: Will decide on the recommended one-year extension for 52 North Broadway and the special permit for 25 North Lexington Avenue (F45 Training).