The Planning Board discussed the residential development at 83-95 Vineyard Avenue, identifying the need for additional parking and traffic studies before moving forward. This ensures a comprehensive review of the project's impact on the neighborhood.

Catching Up

The project at 83-95 Vineyard Avenue proposes a four-story residential building with 32 units and 48 on-site parking spaces, transforming a vacant Yonkers lot. It previously secured final approval for financial incentives from the Yonkers IDA and received area variances in 2021, extended until October 2027, to address the challenging site topography.

Key Insights

The Planning Board reviewed the building plans and requested further studies to address parking and traffic concerns.

  • The applicant addressed a Fire Department comment regarding the new water main connection for 83-95 Vineyard Avenue.
  • Board members sought clarification on the building's floor plans and apartment layouts.
  • A parking utilization study and traffic impact study were identified as requirements due to the loss of 18 on-street parking spaces.

Zooming In

The proposed building at 83-95 Vineyard Avenue will include 24 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom rental apartments. The ground floor is planned for mechanical space, a laundry facility, and a bike room. The development, located in an "M" (Medium Density Apartment Houses) zoning district, has an estimated cost of $11.7 million and aims to redevelop an underutilized property.

Next Steps

The applicant will coordinate with the Engineering Department to complete the outstanding parking utilization and traffic impact studies. No specific dates for the next Planning Board review were provided.

The Planning Board discussed the residential development at 83-95 Vineyard Avenue, identifying the need for additional parking and traffic studies before moving forward. This ensures a comprehensive review of the project's impact on the neighborhood.