White Plains public meetings in 2025

Agenda

The Common Council will consider a resolution to approve the site‑plan and special permit for the redevelopment of the property at 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue, submitted by Fisher Hill Owner LLC and Fisher Hill 90 Westmoreland LLC. The project proposes a six‑story mixed‑use building with 154 below‑market‑rate apartments, about 5,000 sq ft of ground‑floor retail, and 238 parking spaces, and includes preservation of historic façade. The Council will also hear the Department of Recreation and Parks’ proposed schedule of fees to take effect March 1 2026.

• Approval of site‑plan and special permit for 90‑114 Westmoreland Ave redevelopment (Fisher Hill Owner LLC)
• Designation of the project site as a “Development Site” under the zoning ordinance
• Two area variances (building height and coverage) granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 4 2025
• Proposed schedule of fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks effective March 1 2026
• Preservation of approximately 15,000 sq ft of existing historic façade in the new construction

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council will adopt a resolution approving the site‑plan and special‑permit application submitted by Fisher Hill Owner LLC and Fisher Hill 90 Westmoreland LLC for the redevelopment of 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue. The council also adopts an Environmental Findings Resolution. Additional agenda items include communications from the Commissioner of Building and various planning and public safety officials, and a proposed schedule of fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks.

• Approval of site‑plan and special‑permit for 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue (Fisher Hill Owner LLC & Fisher Hill 90 Westmoreland LLC)
• Adoption of Environmental Findings Resolution
• Proposed schedule of fees for the Department of Recreation and Parks
• Communication from the Commissioner of Building regarding the redevelopment application
• Communications from Design Review Board, Planning Board, Public Safety, Public Works, Parking, Transportation Commission, Westchester County Planning Board, and Environmental Officer

The Common Council moved that the meeting minutes be filed and spread in full, a motion seconded by Mr. Brasch and carried. The council also considered an environmental findings resolution for the 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue redevelopment, but the minutes do not record a vote on its adoption. No other substantive approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Filed and spread minutes in full (motion carried)

Board of Ethics

The White Plains Board of Ethics meeting on Dec 22, 2025 will discuss a request for an ethics opinion and decide whether to issue that opinion, with the option to enter executive session under Public Officers Law §105. The agenda also includes a slot for new business before adjourning.

• Consideration of a request for an ethics opinion and approval to issue the opinion (possible executive session)
• New Business (unspecified items)

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board will consider two agenda items. First, it will review and adopt the Rolling Stock Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2032. Second, it will review and adopt the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026‑2032. The board will vote on adopting both long‑range plans.

• Review and adopt the Rolling Stock Plan for FY 2026‑2032
• Review and adopt the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑2032

Transportation Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a request from the Department of Public Works to create a No Parking 8 AM‑6 PM restriction on both sides of Thompson Avenue where the road curves sharply. The body will also refer a site‑plan amendment and special permit for a Health Club at One Maple Avenue, submitted by Cuddy and Feder, LLP on behalf of Life Time, for Common Council consideration.

• Approve minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Consider No Parking 8 AM‑6 PM on both sides of Thompson Avenue near the 90‑degree curve
• Refer to Common Council a site‑plan amendment and special permit for a Health Club at One Maple Avenue
• Staff recommendation: no objections to the One Maple Avenue health‑club request

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will adopt November meeting minutes and review several site plan amendments and subdivisions, including a health club and a residential subdivision.

• Adoption of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site Plan Amendment for a Health Club at 1 Maple Avenue
• 105 Lot Subdivision at 336-400 Ridgeway
• One Year Extension of a Two Lot Subdivision at 60 South Broadway
• Site Plan Amendment for a Driveway, Patio, and Walls at 101 Hillair Circle

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026.

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board will meet to review the 2026‑2032 Capital Improvement Program. They will consider funding requests from the Department of Information Technology, Department of Parking, Department of Public Safety, Department of Recreation and Parks, White Plains Library, Department of Public Works, Sewer Rent Fund, and Water Fund. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of the 2026‑2032 Capital Improvement Program
• Consideration of departmental funding requests: IT, Parking, Public Safety, Recreation & Parks, Library, Public Works, Sewer Rent Fund, Water Fund

Agenda

The Common Council will vote to enter an executive session to discuss a potential appointment of a particular person. The council will also receive and consider a communication from the mayor concerning the Office of the City Court Judge. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss a potential appointment of a particular person
• Review of mayor's communication regarding the Office of City Court Judge

The Common Council entered and then exited an executive session to discuss a pending appointment. The council filed and spread the meeting minutes in full. Nominations were closed, and the council adopted the appointment of Judge Eric Press to a ten-year term starting December 19, 2025.

• Entered executive session to discuss appointment – Carried
• Exited executive session – Carried
• Filed and spread minutes in full – Carried
• Closed nominations – Closed
• Appointed Judge Eric Press to a ten-year City Court term – Adopted (unanimous among members present)

Agenda

The Common Council will vote on a motion to enter executive session to discuss a potential appointment. The council will also receive a communication from the Mayor concerning the Office of City Court Judge. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss a potential appointment
• Mayor's communication regarding the Office of City Court Judge

Agenda

The Mayor is recommending that the Common Council consider appointing a new City Court Judge to fill a vacancy that will occur on December 19, 2025. The recommendation follows a report from a Judicial Review Committee that evaluated the qualifications of candidates.

• Mayor recommends appointment for City Court Judge vacancy
• Judicial Review Committee report presented to Mayor and Council
• Vacancy occurs December 19, 2025, upon expiration of Hon. Eric Press's term

Agenda

The Design Review Board will consider applications for new signage at Verizon and Chester WP II, a site plan amendment for a new health club at Lifetime Fitness, and a permit amendment for a gas station expansion at 274 Hamilton Ave.

• Verizon 200 Mamaroneck Ave: Installation of a wall sign
• Chester WP II, LLC 8 Chester Ave: Installation of exterior wall signs
• Lifetime Fitness 1 Maple Ave: Site Plan Amendment and Special Permit for a health club
• 274 Hamilton Ace, LLC 274 Hamilton Ave: Amendment to Special Use permit for gas station expansion

The Board approved the application to install exterior wall signs at 8 Chester Ave (25-89). It reviewed the Verizon sign application (25-77) and provided required design comments but did not approve it. The Board recommended approval of the Lifetime Fitness site‑plan amendment and special permit (25-90) pending final sign details. It also reviewed the Ace, LLC gas‑station expansion request (25-91) with no comments pending a variance.

• Approved exterior wall signs for 8 Chester Ave (application 25-89)
• Reviewed Verizon sign application; required background panel color match and separate electrical permit
• Recommended approval of Lifetime Fitness site‑plan amendment and special permit (application 25-90)
• Reviewed Ace, LLC gas‑station expansion request; no comment pending variance and design details

Mayor's Youth Board

The Mayor's Youth Board will meet to receive reports from the Youth Bureau and various city departments. The board will discuss budget preparation for 2026 and review youth-focused programming and community events.

• 2026 City Budget Preparation
• Neighborhood Services Ballet Program
• Youth Police Initiative (YPI)
• Thanksgiving Basket Program and Holiday Toy Drive
• 11th Annual NY Fathering Conference scheduled for March 17, 2026

Agenda

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning will review multiple applications, including a request to extend a zoning resolution for a 302‑ft building at 60 South Broadway and a wetlands buffer variance for a Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane. The board will also consider sign, deck, garage, parking lot and convenience‑store projects that require various area variances or special permits.

• Z-2024-16: One‑year extension of resolution to vary Zoning Law Section 5.5.3.2 for a 302‑ft building at 60 South Broadway.
• Z-2024-20: Wetlands buffer and other area variances for a Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane.
• Z-2025-15: Sign variance for an illuminated projection blade sign at 8 Chester Avenue.
• Z-2025-34: Construction of a new detached garage at 94 Grandview Avenue requiring accessory structure setback variance.
• Z-2025-35: Parking lot construction for a motor‑vehicle accessory repair shop at 328 Central Avenue requiring a special permit.

The Board of Appeals Zoning adjourned the applications for a one-year extension of a height variance at 60 South Broadway (Z-2024-16) and for a Buddhist temple project at 1 Sycamore Lane (Z-2024-20). It also adjourned the deck reconstruction request for 1 Easthaven Lane (Z-2025-29). The Board granted the variance request for a second-story side-yard addition at 9 New York Avenue (Z-2025-32).

• Adjourned one-year height variance extension for 60 South Broadway (Z-2024-16)
• Adjourned Buddhist temple area variance application for 1 Sycamore Lane (Z-2024-20)
• Adjourned deck reconstruction application for 1 Easthaven Lane (Z-2025-29)
• Granted variance for second-story side-yard addition at 9 New York Avenue (Z-2025-32)

Agenda

The Common Council decided on several zoning changes, including the creation of a TD-2 Transit District for the former Galleria Mall site. The body also approved a parking garage on East Post Road and authorized various capital projects and grants.

• Approval of a multi-story parking garage on East Post Road for White Plains Hospital Center and partners
• Rezoning of the former Galleria Mall and Lexington-Grove garages to a new TD-2 Transit District
• Issuance of $2,222,000 in serial bonds for city-owned building construction or reconstruction
• Establishment of Capital Project No. C5677 for Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation
• Approval of a site plan for a multi-family dwelling at 37 Dekalb Avenue

The Common Council adopted a series of ordinances and resolutions, all by a 7‑0 vote. Key actions include authorizing $2,222,000 in serial bonds for city‑owned building projects, creating a new TD‑2 transit district and rezoning the former Galleria Mall site, approving the Library Parking Structure rehabilitation, and selling the Galleria Garages. Additional approvals cover a Stop‑DWI program with Westchester County, a grant for the County Complete Streets Project, an electric garbage‑truck capital project, and funding for electric landscaping equipment.

• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $2,222,000 serial bonds (7‑0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance creating TD‑2 transit district and rezoning former Galleria Mall (7‑0)
• Approved Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation capital project (7‑0)
• Authorized sale of real property for the Galleria Garages (7‑0)
• Approved agreement for Stop‑DWI High Visibility Engagement Program (7‑0)
• Approved grant agreement for Westchester County Complete Streets Project (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance for electric garbage‑truck acquisition (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance to purchase electric landscaping equipment (7‑0)

Agenda

The Common Council will review a special permit request for Life Time Fitness and a zoning amendment for 100 Main Street. Members will also discuss two capital projects regarding an electric garbage truck and library parking. A motion to enter executive session for a real property sale is scheduled.

• Special Permit request for Life Time Fitness at One Maple Avenue
• Proposed zoning amendment for Transit Development 2 (TD-2) District at 100 Main Street
• Capital Project No. 5522: Rolling Stock Acquisition Electric Garbage Truck
• Capital Project No. 5677: Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation
• Proposed sale of real property (executive session)

The Common Council held a special meeting where the Mayor welcomed presentations on the Life Time project and a new Transit Development‑2 (TD‑2) zoning amendment. Commissioner of Planning Christopher Gomez outlined extensive changes to the zoning ordinance, including new definitions, design standards, density bonuses, and public‑space requirements. No votes or formal actions were recorded; the council only heard the proposal and the discussion was informational.

Agenda

The Common Council will hear a presentation on a special permit for Life Time Fitness and discuss a proposed zoning amendment to create a TD-2 Transit District. The meeting also includes discussions on two capital projects and a potential real property sale.

• Special Permit application for Life Time Fitness at One Maple Avenue
• Proposed zoning amendment to create TD-2 Transit District for 100 Main Street and former Galleria Mall site
• Capital Project No. 5522: Rolling Stock Acquisition Electric Garbage Truck
• Capital Project No. 5677: Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation
• Executive session to discuss the proposed sale of real property

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will review updates on the Ebersole Ice Rink and the Gillie Playground surfacing, and consider the application for a $350,000 CREST grant for the Mitchell Tot Lot. The committee will also consider new hires for Recreation Administrator (Noelle Comito) and Assistant Director of the Community Center (Camilo Power). A special fee‑schedule meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, and upcoming community events were noted.

• Update on Ebersole Ice Rink – staff and patrons report positive feedback
• Gillie Playground surfacing and Rec Room capital project to begin Dec 5
• Application for $350,000 CREST grant via DASNY for Mitchell Tot Lot
• New hires: Recreation Administrator Noelle Comito and Asst. Director Community Center Camilo Power
• Special fee‑schedule meeting set for Dec 2, 2025, 6:00 pm via Zoom

The committee reported that the department hired Camilo Power as assistant director of the Community Center and Noelle Comito as recreation administrator. It noted that the department applied for a $350,000 DASNY grant to improve the Mitchell Tot Lot. The fee‑schedule meeting was scheduled for Dec 2, 2025 to approve camp fees. Upcoming community events such as the tree lighting and Skate with Frosty were announced.

• Hired Camilo Power as assistant director of the Community Center
• Hired Noelle Comito as recreation administrator
• Applied for a $350,000 DASNY grant for Mitchell Tot Lot improvements
• Scheduled fee‑schedule meeting for Dec 2, 2025 to approve camp fees

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will consider several site plan amendments and special permits. The body is reviewing requests related to wireless service facilities and multiple mixed-use developments.

• Zoning amendment request for special permits for personal wireless service facilities
• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for a multi-story garage on East Post Road
• Site Plan Approval amendment for mixed-use projects at 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place
• Site Plan Approval amendment for a mixed-use project at 25 North Lexington Avenue

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will adopt the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and schedule public hearings for upcoming site plan matters. It will consider several site‑plan amendments and permit extensions, including a driveway and patio at 101 Hillair Circle and a one‑year extension of a special permit for a commercial parking lot at 20 Tarrytown Road. The board will also discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance governing personal wireless service facilities, which will be referred to the Common Council. Additional items include extensions of approvals for existing residential projects.

• (240-25) 101 Hillair Circle – R1-20 Zoning District – Site Plan Amendment for driveway, patio, and walls (environmentally sensitive site).
• (241-25) 20 Tarrytown Road – B-3 Zoning District – One‑year extension of the special permit for a commercial parking lot.
• (236-25) Teachers Village Social Impact – 1 Lyon Place – Site Plan Amendment for a mixed‑use project (Common Council referral).
• (239-25) Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for eligible facility requests for certain personal wireless service facilities (Common Council referral).
• (229-25) 221‑227 West Street – R1-12.5 Zoning District – One‑year extension of site‑plan approvals for three houses (eighth extension, environmentally sensitive site).

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board adopted the October 21 minutes and scheduled several public hearings. It approved extensions of special permits and site plan approvals for multiple projects, and drafted letters of no objection to several site plan amendments. The board also considered a special permit and site plan application for a new 1,950‑space parking garage for White Plains Hospital.

• 101 Hillair Circle – site plan amendment for driveway, patio, and retaining walls (R1‑20 zoning)
• 20 Tarrytown Road – one‑year extension of special permit for a commercial parking lot (B‑3 zoning)
• Teachers Village (1 Lyon Place) – mixed‑use site plan amendment adjusting unit mix and reducing parking requirement
• 25 North Lexington – site plan amendment increasing retail space and approving joint‑use parking agreement
• 34 East Post Road – special permit and site plan for a 1,950‑space White Plains Hospital parking garage (B‑3 zoning)

The Board scheduled a public hearing for the 101 Hillair Circle site plan amendment. It approved a one‑year extension of the special permit for 20 Tarrytown Road. The Board adopted no‑objection letters to the Common Council for several site‑plan amendments, including the White Plains Hospital 1,950‑space parking garage. All motions carried unanimously.

• Scheduled public hearing for 101 Hillair Circle site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of special permit for 20 Tarrytown Road parking lot (unanimous)
• Drafted no‑objection letter to Common Council for Teachers Village site‑plan amendment (unanimous)
• Drafted no‑objection letter to Common Council for 25 North Lexington site‑plan amendment (unanimous)
• Drafted no‑objection letter to Common Council for White Plains Hospital 1,950‑space parking garage (unanimous)
• Drafted no‑objection letter to Common Council for zoning ordinance amendment on personal wireless facilities (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of site‑plan approvals for 221‑227 West Street houses (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan application for 459 Ridgeway single‑family house (unanimous)

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will adopt the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and schedule upcoming public hearings. It will review several site‑plan amendments and permit extensions, including projects at 101 Hillair Circle, 20 Tarrytown Road, 25 North Lexington, and the White Plains Hospital parking structure. The board will also consider a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance concerning eligible facility requests for certain personal wireless service facilities.

• Proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for personal wireless service facilities (citywide)
• Special permit and site‑plan application for White Plains Hospital Parking Structure at 34 East Post Road (B‑3 district)
• One‑year extension of the special permit for a commercial parking lot at 20 Tarrytown Road (B‑3 district)
• Site‑plan amendment for a driveway, patio, and walls at 101 Hillair Circle (R1‑20 district)
• Site‑plan amendment to increase the retail component at 25 North Lexington (mixed‑use project)

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board is meeting to discuss two amendments to the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Program. These changes involve adding a new rehabilitation project and increasing funding for an existing vehicle project.

• Addition of 'Library Parking Structure Rehabilitation' project for $2,200,000
• Funding increase of $62,600 for the 'Electric Garbage Truck' project

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will consider site plan amendments for two residential additions on environmentally sensitive sites. Other projects on the agenda are for status reports only and will not involve formal action.

• 10 Gilbert Place: Site Plan Amendment for a two-story house addition
• 101 Hillair Circle: Site Plan Amendment for a two-story house addition on steep slopes and rock outcroppings
• District Galleria: Transit Development-2 (TD-2) Zoning Amendment status report
• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway): 106 Lot Subdivision status report
• 459 Ridgeway: Single-Family House Site Plan status report

Agenda

The Design Review Board will review several sign and storefront applications, two mixed‑use site‑plan amendments, a battery energy storage project, and a parking garage proposal. It will also consider an ordinance amendment that changes how special permits are granted for personal wireless service facilities. Decisions on these items will shape signage, development, and infrastructure in White Plains.

• Ordinance amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for special permits for personal wireless service facilities
• Amendment to the site plan for the Beitel Group mixed‑use project at 1 Lyon Pl and 10 Lyon Place
• Amendment to the site plan for GS White Plains Owners mixed‑use building at 25 Lexington Ave
• Construction of a standalone Battery Energy Storage facility at 118 Oakly Ave by New Leaf Energy
• Application for a multi‑story parking garage on East Post Road by White Plains Hospital Center and partners

The board approved a wall sign for Wells Fargo, adding specific installation requirements. It also approved a wall sign for Ribs on the Run and a storefront color change for Coffee Social. Several applications were not reviewed and were removed from the agenda until resubmitted.

• Main Street Books application removed from agenda (not reviewed)
• Keeler Markwood application removed from agenda (not reviewed)
• Piece of Cake Moving & Storage application removed from agenda (not reviewed)
• Coffee Social facade color change approved
• Wells Fargo wall sign approved with comments (no visible wires, separate electrical permit, compliance with Sign Ordinance, backer panel not illuminated)
• Ribs on the Run wall sign approved with comments (no visible wires, separate electrical permit, facade repair required)
• New Leaf Energy battery storage site plan design approved; applicant to submit final planting plan
• White Plains Hospital Center parking garage design approved; applicant must return with modified design if photovoltaic canopy is eliminated

Mayor's Youth Board

The Mayor’s Youth Board will meet on November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports from the Youth Board chairman, Youth Council, Institute of Health, Youth Bureau, and updates on programs such as the High School Passion Project, before‑ and after‑school enrollment, the Lights On after‑school program, and the Harvest Festival. Additional items cover the addition of a new van to the youth fleet, the Aviation Academy’s new flight simulator, and several community recognitions and celebrations. No specific motions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of Minutes
• Youth High School Passion Project
• Rolling Stock – New Van
• After School Program Lights On Program
• Aviation Academy New Flight Simulator

Agenda

The Board of Appeals is considering multiple applications for zoning variances, including building height extensions and residential conversions. The body will review requests for additions to single-family homes and the conversion of dwellings into multi-family units.

• 60 South Broadway: Request for one-year extension to allow building height of 302 feet 7 inches
• 1 Lafayette Street: Proposed conversion of one-family dwelling to a four-unit multi-family dwelling
• 3 Lafayette Street: Proposed conversion of one-family dwelling to a six-unit multi-family dwelling
• 123 North Kensico Avenue: Extension request for rear yard wall height to build a 22-space parking lot
• 20 Haarlem Avenue: Request for a fourth one-year extension of a height variance

The Board of Appeals Zoning adjourned two applications, withdrew two multi‑family conversion requests, and granted several variances and extensions, including a sign variance, parking lot extension, and a fourth one‑year height extension. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Adjourned one‑year extension for building height variance (Z-2024-16)
• Adjourned area variance for Buddhist Temple on wetlands site (Z-2024-20)
• Withdrawn multi‑family conversion application at 1 Lafayette St (Z-2024-40)
• Withdrawn multi‑family conversion application at 3 Lafayette St (Z-2024-41)
• Granted sign variance for illuminated projection blade sign (Z-2025-15)
• Granted addition variances for 98 Trenton Avenue (Z-2025-22)
• Granted extension for 22‑space parking lot with retaining walls (Z-2025-26)
• Granted fourth one‑year extension of height variance (Z-2025-33)

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council will hold public hearings on a petition to amend the zoning ordinance and create a Transit Development-2 District at 100 Main Street. It will decide on a special permit for an accessory cabaret at El Primo, located at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. Several ordinances will be adopted, including retaining The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole as special counsel, transferring reserve funds for the FY 2025‑2026 General Fund and Public Safety Grant Fund, and accepting a grant for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Public hearing on petition to amend zoning for a Transit Development‑2 District at 100 Main Street
• Resolution adopting special permit for accessory cabaret at El Primo, 166B Mamaroneck Ave
• Ordinance retaining The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole as Special Counsel (2026)
• Ordinance transferring reserve funds to the FY 2025‑2026 General Fund and Public Safety Grant Fund
• Ordinance accepting a Consolidated Edison grant for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure

The Common Council adopted a special permit allowing DVR 166 Inc. to operate an accessory cabaret at El Primo, 166B Mamaroneck Avenue. It also approved a series of ordinances, each passing unanimously (7‑0) except one (6‑0), covering a special counsel agreement, public‑safety fund transfer, Stop‑DWI grant, Junior Knicks program, multiple youth‑bureau grants, an electric‑vehicle charging grant, and a soccer‑fest agreement. Additionally, the Council scheduled public hearings for a transit‑development district at 100 Main Street and for a parking‑garage site plan on East Post Road, both set for December 1, 2025.

• Approved special permit for DVR 166 Inc. accessory cabaret at 166B Mamaroneck Ave (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance retaining The Roffe Group as special counsel (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance transferring funds for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Public Safety Grant Fund (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing Stop-DWI grant agreement with Westchester County (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Junior Knicks Affiliate Program participation (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending municipal code sections 2-5-77 and 2-5-81 and Table of Organization (6-0, Puja recusal)
• Adopted ordinance receiving Consolidated Edison grant for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing agreement with ClusterFest Events for White Plains Soccer Fest (7-0)

Agenda

The Common Council will review the Planning Department's recommended amendments to the applicant's TD-2 Transit Development District zoning petition for the redevelopment known as “District Galleria.” The proposals modify lot‑size, open‑space, height limits, require a 30,000‑sq‑ft City Green, and introduce a density‑bonus mechanism tied to affordable housing, additional open space, or a municipal entertainment facility. The council will decide whether to adopt these changes to the zoning ordinance.

• Increase minimum lot size from 300,000 to 400,000 sq ft for TD-2 sites
• Raise required usable open space from 30% to 40% of the development site
• Set maximum building heights: up to 420 ft on the former Macy’s site and 450 ft on the former Sears block near the Metro‑North station
• Require a publicly accessible City Green of at least 30,000 sq ft at Main and Court Streets
• Add a density‑bonus program allowing the base FAR of 5.0 to rise to 7.5 if the project provides 25% affordable housing, 80,000 sq ft open space, or a 20,000 sq ft municipal entertainment facility

Agenda

The Common Council will hear presentations regarding site plan amendments and a new zoning district. The meeting includes a discussion on the development of the East Post Road Parking Garage and a proposed sale of real property in executive session.

• Site plan amendment for 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place
• Development of East Post Road Parking Garage by White Plains Hospital Center, 34 EPR LLC and East Post Road LLC
• Proposed zoning amendment to create a Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District at 100 Main Street
• Mayor's communication on Judicial Review Committee appointments
• Executive session to discuss the sale of real property

The Common Council met on October 27, 2025 for a special session. Attorneys presented on the 1 and 10 Lyon Place site plan amendment and on the East Post Road Parking Garage proposal. The Planning Commissioner briefed the council on a proposed Transit Development‑2 zoning amendment for 100 Main Street. A motion to enter executive session to discuss a proposed property sale was introduced, but the minutes do not record any vote or decision.

Agenda

The Common Council will hear presentations on a site‑plan amendment for 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place, a proposed East Post Road Parking Garage by the White Plains Hospital Center and partners, and a zoning amendment to establish a new Transit Development (TD‑2) District at 100 Main Street. An informational item will cover the mayor’s appointment of members to the Judicial Review Committee. A motion will be considered to enter executive session to discuss a proposed sale of real property.

• Amendment to site plan for 1 Lyon Place and 10 Lyon Place
• Proposed East Post Road Parking Garage development by White Plains Hospital Center, 34 EPR LLC, and East Post Road LLC
• Zoning amendment to create a new Transit Development (TD‑2) District at 100 Main Street
• Information on mayor’s appointment of members to the Judicial Review Committee
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss a proposed sale of real property

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council held a special meeting on October 21, 2025. The council received a recommendation from the Commissioner of Building to adopt a restated supplemental building code and a communication from the Environmental Officer. The council voted 6-0 to adopt the Restated City of White Plains Supplemental Building Code.

• Recommendation from the Commissioner of Building to adopt a Restated City of White Plains Supplemental Building Code
• Communication from the Environmental Officer
• Adoption of the Restated City of White Plains Supplemental Building Code (vote 6-0)

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance restating the White Plains Supplemental Building Code and repealed the existing code. The Council issued a Negative Declaration that the action will not have a significant adverse environmental effect. The Mayor was authorized to transmit the new code to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council for review.

• Adopted Restated Supplemental Building Code (unanimous consent)
• Repealed Existing Supplemental Building Code (unanimous consent)
• Issued Negative Declaration for environmental review (unanimous consent)
• Authorized Mayor to transmit code to State Code Council (unanimous consent)
• Motion to file and spread Building Commissioner communication carried
• Motion to file and spread Environmental Officer communication carried

Agenda

The Common Council will vote on an ordinance to adopt a restated White Plains Supplemental Building Code. The council has issued a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, finding no significant adverse environmental effect. The ordinance repeals the existing code and makes Chapters IA and X effective immediately. The mayor is authorized to submit the restated code to the State Code Council for review.

• Adoption of the Restated White Plains Supplemental Building Code
• Negative Declaration under SEQRA stating no significant adverse environmental effect
• Repeal of the existing Supplemental Building Code
• Immediate effectiveness of Chapters IA and X of the Restated Code
• Mayor authorized to transmit the Restated Code to the State Code Council for determination

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board adopted the September 16 minutes and set public hearings for two residential site‑plan applications. It approved an eligible‑facility request to upgrade an existing T‑Mobile cellular antenna at 709 Westchester Avenue. The board also recorded no objection to several site‑plan extensions, a driveway amendment, and a special permit for an accessory cabaret. The meeting was adjourned because fewer than five board members were present.

• Approved T‑Mobile eligible facility request to upgrade existing cellular antenna at 709 Westchester Avenue.
• Scheduled public hearing for 15 Elmwood Road site‑plan application (two‑story house addition) on November 18, 2025.
• Scheduled public hearing for 10 Gilbert Place site‑plan amendment (two‑story house addition) on November 18, 2025.
• One‑year extension of site‑plan approvals for three houses at 221‑227 West Street (eighth extension).
• No objection to site‑plan amendment of driveway at 2 Hunting Ridge Road.

Transportation Commission

The White Plains Transportation Commission approved the September 16 minutes and adopted a no‑parking restriction on Davis Avenue from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday‑Friday. It considered requests for stop signs and crosswalks, approving stop signs at Longview Avenue & Bolton Avenue while rejecting others. The commission also referred several Common Council items, including a special permit for El Primo restaurant at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue and site‑plan extensions for mixed‑use projects at 70 Westchester Avenue and 37 Dekalb Avenue.

• Approval of a No Parking restriction 10 AM‑11 AM, Mon‑Fri on Davis Avenue between Bryant and Smith Avenues
• Installation of stop signs at Longview Avenue northbound and southbound at Bolton Avenue
• Denial of an all‑way stop and crosswalk at McKinley Avenue & Battle Avenue
• Special permit request for El Primo restaurant at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue
• Extension of site‑plan approvals for mixed‑use projects at 70 Westchester Avenue and 37 Dekalb Avenue

The Transportation Commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended approval of the staff recommendation for a special cabaret-use permit at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue (El Primo restaurant). It also recommended approval of the staff recommendation to extend the amended site plan for the mixed-use development at 80‑106 Westchester Avenue (Adora Row).

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of special cabaret-use permit at 166B Mamaroneck Avenue (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of extension of amended site plan for 80‑106 Westchester Avenue (motion carried)

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will adopt the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting and consider a series of site plan applications, zoning extensions, and special permit requests. Items include extensions for subdivision approvals on South Broadway and West Street, a request to upgrade a T‑Mobile cellular antenna, and use‑variance applications for Lafayette Street properties. The board will also schedule public hearings, though none are currently listed.

• One‑year extension of the two‑lot subdivision approval for 60 South Broadway (CB‑3 district)
• One‑year extension of site‑plan approvals for three houses at 221‑227 West Street (R1‑12.5 district)
• Eligible Facility Request to upgrade an existing T‑Mobile cellular antenna at 709 Westchester Avenue (CO Campus Office district)
• Use variance application to convert 1 Lafayette Street to a 4‑unit multi‑family dwelling (R2‑4 district)
• Use variance application to convert 3 Lafayette Street to a 6‑unit multi‑family dwelling (R2‑4 district)

Conservation Board

The White Plains Conservation Board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is set for Monday, November 17, 2025.

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council adopted two ordinances: one to close streets for Blocktoberfest and another to accept a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant for firefighter training. Both measures passed with a 7-0 vote.

• Ordinance adopted to close streets for Blocktoberfest
• Ordinance adopted to accept DHS grant for firefighter training
• 7-0 vote on both adopted ordinances

The Common Council approved an ordinance permitting the closure of Mamaroneck Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road for the Blocktoberfest event on October 26, 2025. The council also approved an ordinance authorizing the city to receive an $846,019.41 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for firefighter training, with an $84,601.95 city match. Both ordinances were adopted by roll‑call vote of all members present.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing closure of Mamaroneck Avenue for Blocktoberfest (roll‑call vote)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing receipt of $846,019.41 grant for firefighter training with $84,601.95 city match (roll‑call vote)

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council will consider two ordinances at the special meeting. One ordinance would close Mamaroneck Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road on Sunday, October 26, 2025 for the Blocktoberfest event. The other ordinance would authorize the mayor to execute an agreement to receive an $846,019.41 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for firefighter training, with a required city match of $84,601.95.

• Ordinance to close Mamaroneck Avenue between Maple Avenue and East Post Road for Blocktoberfest on Oct 26, 2025 (9 a.m.–9 p.m.)
• Grant of $846,019.41 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant) for rescue training of 24 personnel
• Required city match of $84,601.95 for the grant
• Mayor authorized to execute the grant agreement; Commissioner of Finance to receive and disburse funds
• Event Blocktoberfest scheduled 1 p.m.–6 p.m. with outdoor dining and live music

The Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance to close certain public streets for the Blocktoberfest event. It also unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the city to receive a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant for firefighter training. Both ordinances were adopted by roll‑call vote of all members present.

• Adopted Blocktoberfest street‑closure ordinance (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted ordinance to receive DHS firefighter‑training grant (unanimous roll‑call)

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several applications for exterior signage and facade alterations. The meeting includes a request for a site plan extension for the Adora Row project and a special permit for cabaret use.

• Special Permit for 'Cabaret Use' at El Primo, 166B Mamaroneck Ave
• Site Plan approval extension for 'Adora Row' at 80 Westchester Ave
• Variance request for illuminated projection blade sign at 8 Chester Ave
• Exterior facade alterations for Purple Owl at 405 Mamaroneck Ave
• Signage updates for New York Presbyterian at 1111 & 1129 Westchester Ave

The board approved new and replacement signs for Pepe Cadillac, Claridge, The Gaylord, New York Presbyterian, Verizon, and Purple Owl, each with specific comments. It also reviewed an extension of the Adora Row site plan and a special permit for cabaret use at El Primo, providing no comments on those. Several resubmitted applications were not reviewed and were removed from the agenda.

• Approved reface of existing pole sign for Pepe Cadillac (15 Water St) – approved with background to be opaque
• Approved ground sign replacement for Claridge (101 Old Mamaroneck Rd) – approved
• Approved ground sign replacement for The Gaylord (2 Overlook Rd) – approved
• Approved addition of “Columbia” to wall sign for New York Presbyterian (1111 & 1129 Westchester Ave) – approved with electrical permit requirements
• Approved wall sign for Verizon (200 Mamaroneck Ave) – approved with background color and electrical permit requirements
• Approved exterior facade alterations for Purple Owl (405 Mamaroneck Ave) – approved with dimmable lighting requirement
• Reviewed extension of site plan for TB White Plains Apartment – reviewed, no comment
• Reviewed special permit for Cabaret use at El Primo (166B Mamaroneck Ave) – reviewed, no comment

Agenda

The Board of Appeals is reviewing multiple zoning variance requests for residential additions and commercial projects. Key items include a large parking structure and a legal interpretation regarding energy storage facilities.

• Proposed 1,950-space, 9-level parking garage at 34 East Post Road
• Appeal regarding whether a Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) is a permitted use at 118 Oakley Avenue
• Request for a 302-foot 7-inch building height extension at 60 South Broadway
• Proposed conversion of a single-family home to a 6-unit multi-family dwelling at 3 Lafayette Street
• Proposed conversion of a single-family home to a 4-unit multi-family dwelling at 1 Lafayette Street

The Board of Appeals approved area variances needed for a 1,950‑space, nine‑story parking garage to be built as an accessory to White Plains Hospital. The variances cover building coverage, setbacks, height, and story limits in both the B‑3 and RM‑0.35 zones. The Board also granted a variance interpretation for a battery energy storage facility, approved a rear‑yard addition at 192 Davis Avenue, and extended the solar carport variances for Memorial United Methodist Church. Several other applications were adjourned for further consideration.

• Granted interpretation that a Battery Energy Storage Facility is not a utility (Z‑2024‑28)
• Granted rear‑yard addition at 192 Davis Avenue (Z‑2025‑24)
• Granted second one‑year extension for solar carport variances (Z‑2025‑28)
• Granted area variances for a 1,950‑space, 9‑level parking garage accessory to White Plains Hospital (Z‑2025‑25)
• Adjourned extension of resolution for 60‑foot building height variance (Z‑2024‑16)
• Adjourned Buddhist Temple application and wetlands variances (Z‑2024‑20)
• Adjourned multi‑family conversion applications at 1 Lafayette St and 3 Lafayette St (Z‑2024‑40, Z‑2024‑41)
• Adjourned sign variance application for illuminated projection blade sign (Z‑2025‑15)

Agenda

The Common Council approved a $5,858,000 serial bond to finance construction or reconstruction of city‑owned buildings. It also adopted a $350,000 bond for acquiring heavy‑duty vehicles and ratified collective bargaining agreements with the Civil Service Employees Association, Professional Firefighters Association, and Police Benevolent Association. Additional actions included a public hearing on a zoning amendment for 100 Main Street, a local law discontinuing Brookfield Street, and authorizations for various grants and license agreements.

• Public hearing on petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance for a new “Transit Development‑2 District” at 100 Main Street (adjourned to Nov 3, 2025)
• Adoption of Local Law No. 4 authorizing discontinuance of Brookfield Street and sale of associated lands
• Bond ordinance authorizing $5,858,000 serial bonds for construction or reconstruction of city‑owned buildings
• Bond ordinance authorizing $350,000 serial bonds for acquisition of heavy‑duty vehicles for maintenance and construction
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements with the Civil Service Employees Association, Professional Firefighters Association, and Police Benevolent Association

The Common Council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $5,858,000 in serial bonds to finance construction or reconstruction of city-owned buildings, passing 6‑0. It also approved a $350,000 bond for heavy‑duty vehicle acquisition (6‑0) and adopted Local Law No. 4 to discontinue Brookfield Street (4‑0). Several capital project amendments and grant agreements were approved, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 discontinuing Brookfield Street (4‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance for $5,858,000 serial bonds for city building projects (6‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance for $350,000 serial bonds for heavy‑duty vehicles (6‑0)
• Adopted amendment to Capital Project No.C5653 for Fire Station #2 roof and wall repairs (6‑0)
• Adopted amendment to Capital Project No.C5667 for rolling stock acquisition heavy‑duty vehicles FY26 (6‑0)
• Adopted establishment of Capital Project No.C5675 for renovation of the Trove (6‑0)
• Adopted establishment of Capital Project No.C5676 for Tyler Technologies upgrade (6‑0)
• Adopted license agreement authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to encroach on Broadmar Company property to repair City Center Garage (6‑0)

Agenda

The Common Council is considering Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2025 to remove Brookfield Street from the official city map. This action would allow the sale of the land to East Post Road LLC to facilitate the construction of an 82,000-square-foot parking garage with approximately 1,950 spaces.

• Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2025: Discontinuance of Brookfield Street and sale of associated lands
• Proposed 1,950-space parking garage to serve White Plains Hospital Medical Center and Brookfield Commons residents
• Creation of a 2.95-acre site for an approximately 82,000-square-foot garage
• Requirement for the purchaser to relocate municipal utilities at their own cost
• Review and no objection from the Planning Board, Design Review Board, and Department of Public Safety

Mayor's Youth Board

The White Plains Mayor's Youth Board will approve the previous meeting minutes and hear reports from the board chair, youth council, Institute of Health, and the Youth Bureau Director. The agenda includes updates on the My Brother’s Keeper program, the newly proposed Youth Police Initiative, and the Grandpas United honoring event. The board will also review a schedule of upcoming youth‑focused events throughout October.

• Approval of Minutes
• Youth Police Initiative (new program)
• My Brother’s Keeper Report
• Grandpas United honoring event on October 19
• Youth Employment Programs

Agenda

The Common Council will discuss several capital projects, including facility repairs and technology upgrades. The body is also reviewing a proposed comprehensive update to the city's Supplemental Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code.

• Fire Station 2 roof and wall repairs estimated at $6,084,000
• Renovation of the Trove at the Library with a $260,000 request for the design phase
• Purchase of a Department of Public Works street sweeper for $350,000
• Tyler Technologies software upgrades for cloud migration and public safety systems costing $335,172
• Proposed updates to the Supplemental Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code, including bird-friendly design requirements

The special meeting on September 29, 2025 featured presentations of several capital project proposals, including library renovations, fire station roof repairs, a street sweeper purchase, a Tyler Technologies software upgrade, and a building code update. Deputy Commissioner Nadia Savage and Building Commissioner Damon Amadio provided project details. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of the proposals.

Capital Projects Board

The White Plains Capital Projects Board will amend the FY 25‑26 Capital Improvement Program. Items include adding a Tyler Technologies Upgrade project for $335,172, removing the City Garage Inventory System project for $200,000, increasing the Fire Station 2 Roof and Wall Repairs budget by $4,526,000, and raising the Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26 budget by $350,000.

• Add Tyler Technologies Upgrade – $335,172
• Eliminate City Garage Inventory System – $200,000
• Increase Fire Station 2 Roof and Wall Repairs – $4,526,000
• Increase Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY26 – $350,000

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing staff changes, including the appointment of a new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Members will discuss capital projects at Ebersole and Gillie Park, as well as a potential fee schedule meeting on December 18.

• Ebersole Concession stand capital project, sound system, and live barn
• Gillie Park Playground resurfacing and Rec Room upgrades
• Labella Feasibility Study
• Appointment of Beth Bricker as Commissioner and Darren Valdes as Deputy Commissioner
• Proposed fee schedule meeting on December 18

The committee reported that Beth Bricker was appointed Recreation and Parks Commissioner on August 4, 2025 and Darren Valdes was appointed Deputy Commissioner on September 2, 2025. New staff hires were announced for special events, instructional programs, and the community center. The department decided to discontinue the Gardella Basketball men’s league.

• Appointed Beth Bricker as Recreation & Parks Commissioner (effective Aug 4, 2025)
• Appointed Darren Valdes as Deputy Recreation & Parks Commissioner (effective Sep 2, 2025)
• Announced hiring of Frania Lantigua to oversee special events
• Announced hiring of Terrence Scott to oversee instructional programs
• Announced hiring of Camillo Power as Community Center assistant director
• Posted job opening for Recreation Administrator
• Discontinued Gardella Basketball men’s league
• Planned Gillie Park Playground resurfacing with turf in October

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board adopted the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduled a public hearing for a single‑family site plan at 459 Ridgeway. The board reviewed several extensions of existing approvals, a special‑permit amendment for 70 Westchester Avenue, and a 21‑unit apartment building application at 37 Dekalb Avenue. It also considered an amendment to the official map to discontinue Brookfield Street, which was recommended for approval. All items were referred to the Common Council where noted.

• 223-25: 459 Ridgeway – R1-12.5 zoning district site plan for a single‑family house (public hearing Oct. 21)
• 223-24: 60 South Broadway – CB-3 zoning district one‑year extension of two‑lot subdivision approval (fifth extension)
• 226-25: 70 Westchester Avenue – B-3 and RM-0.35 districts one‑year extension of amended special permit and site plan
• 227-25: Amendment to the Official Map to discontinue Brookfield Street (Common Council referral)
• 228-25: 37 Dekalb Avenue – R2-2.5 district application for a previously approved site plan and special permit for a 21‑unit apartment building

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will review several land‑use applications and extensions, including a site‑plan for a single‑family house on Ridgeway and a 21‑unit apartment building on Dekalb Avenue. It will also consider an amendment to the Official Map to discontinue Brookfield Street. Additional items include extensions of subdivision approvals and special permits, and use‑variance requests for Lafayette Street properties.

• (223-25) 459 Ridgeway; R1-12.5 Zoning District – Site Plan Application for a Single Family House (Environmentally Sensitive Site).
• (223-24) 60 South Broadway; CB-3 Zoning District – One‑Year Extension of the Two‑Lot Subdivision Approval (Fifth Extension).
• (224-25) Saber North White Plains, LLC – 70 Westchester Avenue; B-3 and RM-0.35 Zoning Districts – One‑year Extension of Amended Special Permit and Site Plan.
• (225-25) Amendment to the Official Map of the City of White Plains for the proposed discontinuance of Brookfield Street.
• (226-25) 37 Dekalb Avenue; R2-2.5 – Application for Approval of a Previously Approved Site Plan and Special Permit for a 21‑unit Apartment Building.

Transportation Commission

The commission reviewed several traffic‑related requests, including a proposal for an all‑way stop at Longview Avenue and Bolton Avenue. Staff found the federal warrant met and recommended installing stop signs northbound and southbound at that intersection. Other requests, such as an all‑way stop and crosswalk at McKinley Avenue and Battle Avenue, flashing lights at Ridgeway Avenue, and an all‑way stop at Ethelridge Road, were not recommended. The commission also noted no objections to several Common Council site‑plan referrals.

• Longview Ave at Bolton Ave – staff recommended installing northbound and southbound stop signs.
• McKinley Ave & Battle Ave – staff did not recommend an all‑way stop or crosswalk.
• Ridgeway Ave near Avondale Rd – staff did not recommend flashing lights at the crosswalk.
• Ethelridge Rd at Avondale Rd – staff did not recommend an all‑way stop.
• Davis Ave (108 Davis Ave) – staff held the “No Parking 10 AM‑11 AM” request for further response.

The commission approved a No‑Parking restriction on Davis Avenue and installed stop signs at Longview Avenue at Bolton Avenue. It denied requests for new stop signs, crosswalks, or flashing lights at McKinley, Ridgeway, and Ethelridge locations. The commission also approved staff recommendations to discontinue Brookfield Street and to grant site‑plan and special‑permit approvals for projects at 70 Westchester Avenue and 37 Dekalb Avenue.

• Approved No Parking 10 AM‑11 AM Monday‑Friday on east side of Davis Avenue between Bryant and Smith Avenues (motion carried)
• Denied all‑way stop and crosswalk at McKinley Avenue at Battle Avenue (staff recommendation not approved)
• Denied flashing lights at Ridgeway Avenue near Avondale Road (staff recommendation not approved)
• Denied all‑way stop at Ethelridge Road at Avondale Road (staff recommendation not approved)
• Approved all‑way stop signs on Longview Avenue northbound and southbound at Bolton Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved staff recommendation to discontinue Brookfield Street and sell associated lands (motion carried)
• Approved staff recommendation for site‑plan and special‑permit extension for mixed‑use project at 70 Westchester Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved staff recommendation for special‑permit and site‑plan for redevelopment at 37 Dekalb Avenue (motion carried)

Conservation Board

The White Plains Conservation Board meeting set for September 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. The board’s next meeting is planned for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Agenda

The Design Review Board is meeting to review various sign installations, facade changes, and site plan applications. The agenda includes a request for a 1,950-space parking garage and the potential discontinuance of Brookfield Street.

• Proposed 9-level, 1,950-space parking garage at 34 E Post Rd
• Local law to discontinue Brookfield Street and sell associated lands
• Special Permit and Site Plan approval for 37 Dekalb Ave
• Variance request for illuminated projection blade sign at 8 Chester Ave
• Storefront and facade replacement at 3 So Kensico Ave

The board approved multiple sign, facade and awning applications, including extensions and replacements. It recommended approval of a special permit and site plan for a property on Dekalb Avenue. The board also reviewed a local law to discontinue Brookfield Street and a proposal for a 9‑level parking garage accessory to White Plains Hospital. No applications were denied; several were adjourned for future meetings.

• Approved 9‑level, 1,950‑space parking garage accessory to White Plains Hospital (no comment)
• Approved local law authorizing discontinuance and sale of Brookfield Street (no comment)
• Recommended approval of special permit and site plan for 37 Dekalb Ave
• Approved panels for parking garage screening at 8 Chester Ave
• Approved temporary signage extension for 6 months at 25 Lexington Ave
• Approved storefront and facade replacement for Kykas Delights at 3 So Kensico Ave
• Approved wall sign for Kykas Delights with lighting and wiring conditions
• Approved replacement and refacing of multiple signs for Food City Market at 134 So Lexington Ave

Agenda

The Board of Appeals is reviewing several zoning variance applications, including a large parking garage for White Plains Hospital and a dispute over a battery energy storage facility. Several other residential addition and conversion requests are on the calendar, while some items have been adjourned.

• 34 EPR LLC: Proposed 1,950-space, 9-level parking garage accessory to White Plains Hospital at 34 East Post Road
• New Leaf Energy / Snyder & Snyder: Appeal regarding whether a Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) at 118 Oakley Avenue is a permitted use
• Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC: Request for a one-year extension to allow a building height of 302 feet 7 inches at 60 South Broadway
• Human Development Services of Westchester: Extension request for a community residence Special Use Permit at 80 Waller Avenue
• Z-2024-20 (Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp), Z-2024-40, Z-2024-41, and Z-2025-15: All adjourned

The Board of Appeals granted an extension of the three‑year Special Use Permit for a community residence operated by Human Development Services of Westchester. It also granted Ms. Hillary Nussbaum’s application for a side‑yard and rear‑yard addition with a sports court in the R1‑30 zone. All other applications on the agenda were adjourned for further consideration.

• Granted three‑year Special Use Permit extension for community residence (Human Development Services of Westchester)
• Granted addition with sports court for Ms. Hillary Nussbaum, 128 Soundview Avenue
• Adjourned 1‑year height variance extension for Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC (Z‑2024‑16)
• Adjourned Buddhist Temple project application (Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp., Z‑2024‑20)
• Adjourned interpretation request for Battery Energy Storage Facility use (New Leaf Energy, Z‑2024‑28)
• Adjourned application for 1,950‑space parking garage in B‑3 and RM‑0.35 zones (34 EPR LLC, Z‑2025‑25)

Agenda

The Common Council held a regular meeting where it adopted a zoning amendment to create a new Transit Development-2 district for 100 Main Street and approved environmental findings for the District Galleria project. The Council also adopted several ordinances, including budget amendments for ice rink renovations, traffic-zone changes on Eastview Avenue, and acceptance of state grants totaling $26,500 for child passenger and pedestrian safety programs.

• Adopted zoning amendment creating TD-2 district for 100 Main Street (District Galleria project)
• Approved $3,000 state grant for child passenger safety program
• Approved $23,500 state grant for pedestrian safety initiative
• Amended traffic zones on Eastview Avenue and prohibited right turns on red at Hawthorne to Orchard
• Approved $15,991 budget increase for 2025 Summer STEM Camp

The Common Council adopted an environmental findings statement for the petition to amend the zoning ordinance and create a Transit Development‑2 (TD‑2) District at 100 Main Street (vote 6‑0). The council also approved a series of ordinances—including budget transfers, grant authorizations, traffic‑control updates, and youth program funding—each unanimously (6‑0). A public hearing on the TD‑2 zoning amendment was opened, then adjourned to October 6, 2025. All consent‑agenda items were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Adopted environmental findings statement for TD‑2 zoning amendment (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Capital Project No.C5674 for Ebersole Ice Rink renovations (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing multiple grant acceptances (e.g., $3,000 child passenger safety, $23,500 pedestrian safety) (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the Traffic‑Control Photo Violation Monitoring System (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance modifying parking zones and right‑turn rules on Eastview Avenue (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County for mutual aid and Stop‑DWI program (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance extending compensatory benefits for reserve military members (6‑0)
• Public hearing on the TD‑2 zoning amendment adjourned to October 6, 2025 (carried)

Agenda

The Common Council will consider adopting an Environmental Findings Statement for the proposed Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District at 100 Main Street, the former Galleria Mall site. The statement concludes the environmental review required under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for a 3.7 million sq ft mixed-use development including 3,200 residential units and 229,000 sq ft of retail space.

• Adoption of Environmental Findings Statement for TD-2 zoning district at 100 Main Street
• Proposed 3.7 million sq ft mixed-use development with 3,200 residential units
• Demolition of former Galleria Mall and municipal parking garages
• Rezoning from B-6 Enclosed Mall District to new TD-2 District
• Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) accepted on July 7, 2025

Transportation Commission

The White Plains Transportation Commission discussed several resident requests related to parking restrictions, traffic flow, and pedestrian safety. The Commission did not make final decisions but reviewed staff recommendations on items such as Franklin Avenue, Gedney Way, Davis Avenue, Eastview Avenue, and Orchard Street. The meeting also included referrals for site plan approvals and extensions for developments at 1 Water Street, 20 Haarlem Avenue, 27 Holland Avenue, 7-11 Holland Avenue, and 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue.

• Franklin Avenue: Request to make one-way to increase parking; staff recommended holding due to pending signalization and traffic pattern changes
• Gedney Way: Request for crosswalk with flashing lights; staff recommended against installation due to proximity to safer signalized crossings
• Davis Avenue: Request to add 'No Parking 10AM-11AM' restrictions; staff recommended polling residents before making changes
• Eastview Avenue: Request to review parking restrictions; staff recommended removing parking meters and creating 'No Parking Any Time' zones near Lake Street
• Orchard Street at Hawthorne Street: Request for 'No Turn on Red' restriction; staff recommended implementing due to limited sightlines and intersection alignment

The Transportation Commission approved staff recommendations to remove parking meters and create a no‑parking zone on Eastview Avenue, and to add a No Turn on Red at Orchard Street and Hawthorne Street. It also approved site‑plan amendments for 1 Water Street and extensions for mixed‑use, transit‑oriented projects at 20 Haarlem Avenue, 27 Holland Avenue, and 7‑11 Holland Avenue, as well as a special permit for a 154‑unit apartment building at 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue. The request for a temporary no‑parking rule on Davis Avenue was held for further comment. All motions were made, seconded and carried.

• Approved removal of parking meters and No Parking Any Time on Eastview Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved No Turn on Red for Hawthorne Street at Orchard Street (motion carried)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for 1 Water Street development (motion carried)
• Approved extension of site‑plan approval for mixed‑use development at 20 Haarlem Ave, 27 Holland Ave, and 7‑11 Holland Ave (motion carried)
• Approved special permit and site‑plan approval for 154‑unit apartment at 90‑114 Westmoreland Ave (motion carried)
• Held Davis Avenue temporary no‑parking request for additional public comment (item held)
• Approved staff recommendation to deny Franklin Avenue one‑way change (motion carried)
• Approved staff recommendation to deny Gedney Way midblock crosswalk (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed several development applications, including a request for a wireless facility upgrade and a site plan extension. The board also voted to recommend the approval of a new affordable apartment complex to the Common Council.

• Recommended approval of The Sheffield at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue, a 154-unit affordable apartment building with 5,000 sq. ft. of retail
• Approved T-Mobile Northeast, LLC's eligible facility upgrade at 5 Barker Avenue, conditioned on the outcome of City litigation against Dish Wireless
• Recommended a one-year site plan extension for 20 Haarlem Avenue for a project featuring 296 apartments and a 14,800 square foot park

The Board unanimously approved T‑Mobile’s eligible facility upgrade at 5 Barker Avenue, adding a condition tied to an ongoing appellate case. It also unanimously supported a one‑year extension of the site‑plan approval for 20 Haarlem Avenue and a letter of support for the Sheffield 154‑unit affordable housing project. All three actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved T‑Mobile eligible facility upgrade with litigation condition (4‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension of site‑plan approval for 20 Haarlem Avenue (4‑0)
• Approved letter of support for Sheffield 154‑unit affordable housing project (4‑0)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Board

The White Plains Conservation Board meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board met on August 12, 2025, and took action on several zoning and site plan applications. The board approved an eligible facility upgrade for T-Mobile at 5 Barker Avenue and granted a one-year extension for a site plan approval at 20 Haarlem Avenue. Additionally, the board recommended approval for a 154-unit apartment building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue. The meeting also included referrals for use variances at two Lafayette Street properties and a site plan application for a single-family house at 459 Ridgeway.

• Approved T-Mobile Northeast, LLC eligible facility upgrade at 5 Barker Avenue
• Extended site plan approval for 20 Haarlem Avenue (LIM-2 Zoning District) by one year
• Recommended approval for 154-unit apartment building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue (LIM Zoning District)
• Referred use variance applications for 1 and 3 Lafayette Street (R2-4 Zoning District)
• Reviewed site plan application for single-family house at 459 Ridgeway (R1-12.5 Zoning District) on environmentally sensitive site

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several sign installation requests and building modifications. The board will consider a Special Permit and Site Plan for a new apartment complex and a site plan extension for properties on Haarlem and Holland Avenues.

• Special Permit and Site Plan for 154 unit apartment building at 90-114 Westmoreland Ave
• Site Plan extension for 20 Haarlem Ave, 27 Holland Ave, and 7-11 Holland Ave
• Variance request for illuminated projection blade sign at 8 Chester Ave
• Exterior color change for 39 Westmoreland Ave
• Sign installations for 72 E Post Rd, 501 Mamaroneck Ave, and 1-11 Martine Ave

The board approved several sign applications, including new non‑illuminated signs for the Westchester County Department of Health and sign replacements for College of Westchester, Verizon, Spirit Halloween, and Mariachi Loco. It did not review three applications because the applicants were absent or requested adjournment. The board reviewed and recommended approval of the site plan for a 154‑unit apartment building submitted by Fisher Hill Owner, LLC.

• Approved Westchester County Dept of Health signage (2 non‑illuminated signs)
• Approved College of Westchester wall sign replacement (with comments)
• Approved Verizon replacement of 2 non‑illuminated wall signs (with comment)
• Approved Spirit Halloween temporary sign package (with comments)
• Approved Mariachi Loco wall sign (with comments)
• Did not review OPTYX application; applicant absent
• Did not review Main Street Books application; applicant absent
• Recommended approval of 154‑unit apartment building site plan (reviewed with comments)

Agenda

The Common Council decided on several land use approvals, including the sale of urban renewal property on East Post Road. The body also established capital projects for EV charging stations and a parking study, and updated affordable housing regulations.

• Approved East Post Road LLC as a qualified sponsor for the development and sale of urban renewal property on East Post Road
• Established Capital Project No. C5672 for EV Charging Stations FY 26
• Established Capital Project No. 5673 for a City of White Plains Parking Study
• Amended Chapter 9-7 of the Municipal Code regarding Affordable Housing Regulations
• Authorized a $1,000 donation from the New York Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc.

The Common Council designated East Post Road LLC as a qualified sponsor and approved the sale of White Plains Urban Renewal Agency property to the company. It also adopted ordinances to fund EV charging stations, launch a parking study, settle tax review proceedings, and seek a review of FY 2025 water rates. Additional actions included amending affordable‑housing regulations, closing streets for a community event, and accepting a $1,000 donation from the New York Law Enforcement Foundation.

• Approved designation of East Post Road LLC as qualified sponsor and sale of URA property (adopted by roll‑call vote)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Capital Project C5672 – EV Charging Stations FY 26 (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Capital Project 5673 – City of White Plains Parking Study (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing settlement of certain tax review proceedings (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing review of FY 2025 water rates by NY State DEC (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance amending Affordable Housing Regulations in Title IX of the Municipal Code (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing closure of selected public streets on September 6, 2025 for a community event (adopted)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing receipt of a $1,000 donation from the New York Law Enforcement Foundation (adopted)

Agenda

The Common Council will review the designation of East Post Road LLC as an eligible sponsor for a parking garage project. The meeting also includes nominations for city official appointments and reappointments.

• Nomination of Beth Bricker as Commissioner of Recreation and Parks with an annual salary of $185,000
• Nomination of Lloyd Tasch for reappointment as Assessor
• Recommendation for J. Gregory Drummond's reappointment to the Board of Assessment Review
• Proposed sale of three Urban Renewal Agency parcels on East Post Road to East Post Road LLC
• Proposed development of a parking garage on East Post Road with approximately 1,950 spaces

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board is meeting to discuss two amendments to the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Program. These proposals involve adding a project for electric vehicle charging stations and a city parking study.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations FY25 project: $1,287,187 ($1,211,409 outside funding, $75,778 City funding)
• City of White Plains Parking Study: $100,000 ($50,000 outside funding, $50,000 City funding)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a two-lot subdivision of air rights above the City Center Garage and a site plan amendment for a home addition at 160 Hillair Circle. The board also granted several one-year extensions for site plan and subdivision approvals. One facility upgrade request was adjourned to August 12, 2025.

• Approved two-lot subdivision of air rights at 237 Martine Avenue
• Approved site plan amendment for house addition and pool at 160 Hillair Circle
• Approved eligible facility upgrade for Verizon Wireless at 19 Old Mamaroneck Road
• Approved one-year extension for 146 Westmoreland Avenue
• Approved one-year extension for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 at 161 South Lexington Avenue

The White Plains Planning Board held a special work session to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision. Members identified a list of issues—such as clustering, stormwater placement, rain‑garden maintenance, wetland buffers, pedestrian connections, and traffic calming—that they asked the applicant to address in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. The Board adopted a letter summarizing these requests; no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a subdivision of air rights at the City Center Garage and a site plan amendment for a home addition at 160 Hillair Circle. The board also granted several one-year extensions for various residential and commercial projects and approved a Verizon Wireless facility upgrade.

• Approved two-lot subdivision of air rights at 237 Martine Avenue
• Approved site plan amendment for house addition and pool at 160 Hillair Circle
• Approved eligible facility upgrade for Verizon Wireless at 19 Old Mamaroneck Road
• Recommended approval to Common Council for extensions at 146 Westmoreland Avenue and 161 South Lexington Avenue
• Adjourned T-Mobile facility upgrade at 5 Barker Avenue to August 12, 2025

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to discuss the development of a parking garage on East Post Road. The body will consider designating itself as the lead agency for the environmental review and designating East Post Road LLC as an eligible sponsor for the project.

• Resolution 04-2025: Declaring lead agency for environmental review of East Post Road parking garage
• Resolution 05-2025: Designating East Post Road LLC as an eligible sponsor and proposed sale of property
• Resolution 06-2025: Establishing the Community Development title and salary schedule for FY 2025-2026
• Proposed parking garage consisting of approximately 1,950 spaces

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It adopted three resolutions: one naming the agency as lead for the environmental review of the East Post Road parking garage, one designating an eligible sponsor and approving the land sale to White Plains Hospital for a new 1,950‑space garage with 180 spaces reserved for the Housing Authority, and one establishing the community development title and salary schedule for FY 2025‑2026. All actions were approved unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 04-2025 naming agency lead for environmental review of East Post Road garage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 05-2025 designating eligible sponsor and land sale to White Plains Hospital for new 1,950‑space garage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-2025 establishing community development title and salary schedule for FY 2025‑2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Agenda

The Board of Appeals is reviewing multiple applications for zoning variances, including requests for building height extensions, multi-family conversions, and property additions. The board will also consider an appeal regarding whether a battery energy storage facility is a permitted use.

• Request for 302-foot 7-inch building height at 60 South Broadway
• Proposed conversion of single-family homes to multi-family dwellings at 1 Lafayette Street and 3 Lafayette Street
• Appeal regarding the permitted use of a Battery Energy Storage Facility at 118 Oakley Avenue
• Application to install five new gas dispensers and overhead canopies at 266 Central Avenue
• Request for a variance to install an illuminated projection blade sign at 8 Chester Avenue

The Board of Appeals Zoning granted several applications, including a special‑permit amendment to install five new gas dispensers and overhead canopies at 266 Central Avenue. It also approved decks, porches and an addition at various residential properties. Other applications, such as a Buddhist temple and a sign, were adjourned for further review. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Granted amendment to special permit for new gas dispensers and canopies at 266 Central Avenue
• Granted application to construct a deck at 68 Greenridge Avenue
• Granted application to construct a porch at 71 Beverly Road
• Granted application to legalize an existing deck at 23 Highview Place
• Granted application to reconstruct a porch at 17 Osborne Street
• Granted application to construct an addition at 17 Charles Street
• Granted one‑year extension of deck reconstruction resolution at 2 Abbey Drive
• Adjourned application for a Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss requests for new parking restrictions and crosswalks. The body will also consider referrals for two development projects on South Lexington and Westmoreland Avenue.

• Request to make Franklin Avenue one way to increase parking
• Request for a crosswalk with flashing lights on Gedney Way near number 25
• Request for 'No Parking 10AM-11AM, Monday through Friday' on Davis Avenue between Bryant and Smith Avenue
• Referral for 161 South Lexington (Brookfield Commons)
• Request for a one-year extension for Special Permit and Site Plan Approvals at 146 Westmoreland Avenue

The Transportation Commission approved the meeting minutes and then held three pending requests on Franklin Avenue, Gedney Way, and Davis Avenue. It voted to recommend approval of amendments extending the site‑plan and special‑permit approvals for the Brookfield Commons and Westmoreland Lofts multifamily projects. Hon. Richard Payne was announced as the new Chairman, and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM.

• Approved minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Held Franklin Avenue one‑way parking request
• Held Gedney Way crosswalk with flashing lights request
• Held Davis Avenue no‑parking restriction request
• Recommended approval of amendment for Brookfield Commons extension (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of amendment for Westmoreland Lofts extension (motion carried)
• Announced Hon. Richard Payne accepted appointment as Chairman
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 AM (motion carried)

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several applications for new and modified exterior signage. The board will also consider extension requests for two mixed-use and commercial development projects.

• Exterior changes and rooftop screening for Strain Stars Cannabis Dispensary at 1200 Mamaroneck Ave
• Site Plan and Special Permit extension for Westmoreland Lofts, LLC at 146 Westchester Ave
• Site Plan and Special Permit extension for Brookfield Commons (Phase 3) at 161 So Lexington Ave
• Signage installations for New County Optical (72 E Post Rd) and Key Bank (60 Mitchell Place)
• New signage for Elevate Cannabis Dispensary at 130 Westchester Ave

The White Plains Design Review Board approved several exterior sign applications, including lighting specifications for a cannabis dispensary and conditions for wiring and permits. Two sign applications were postponed to the next meeting. The board also reviewed site‑plan extensions for Westmoreland Lofts and Brookfield Commons Phase 3 without comment.

• Approved exterior lighting for Strain Stars Cannabis dispensary (1200 Mamaroneck Ave) with required lighting specs
• Adjourned Optyx New County Optical sign application (72 E Post Rd) to the next meeting
• Approved signage and awning replacement for Key Bank (60 Mitchell Place) with repair condition
• Approved exterior signage for AVE / Hamilton Green (5 Cottage Place) with wiring and separate electrical permit requirements
• Approved wall sign for Reina Salon – Spa Academy (230 E Post Rd) as submitted
• Approved two wall signs for Chestnut Market (107 W Post Rd) pending removal of canopy perimeter lighting and wiring requirements
• Reviewed Westmoreland Lofts site‑plan extension (146 Westchester Ave) with no comment
• Reviewed Brookfield Commons Phase 3 site‑plan extension (161 So Lexington Ave) with no comment

Agenda

The Common Council decided on several capital projects, including funding for heavy-duty vehicles and building renovations. The body also adopted a local law modifying zoning regulations and fees related to stormwater and environmental reviews.

• Bond ordinance for $4,317,000 to acquire heavy-duty maintenance and construction vehicles
• Bond ordinance for $1,010,000 for construction or reconstruction of city-owned buildings
• Bond ordinance for $2,840,000 for additional costs of city-owned building construction
• Local Law No. 3 for 2025 modifying zoning regulations and fees for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
• Authorization of a $90,000 grant from the Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau

The White Plains Common Council adopted Local Law No. 3 for 2025, updating environmental review and storm‑water fee regulations, with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved three bond ordinances totaling $8.167 million to fund heavy‑duty vehicles and city‑owned building projects, each adopted 6‑0. Several capital projects were authorized, including rolling‑stock acquisition, parking‑structure rehabilitation, and a traffic‑signal flashing amendment, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 for 2025 amending the Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance (6‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $4,317,000 serial bonds for heavy‑duty vehicles (6‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $1,010,000 serial bonds for city‑owned building construction (6‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $2,840,000 serial bonds for additional city‑owned building construction (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5667 and SW5668 for rolling‑stock acquisition (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Capital Project No. C5669 for Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 26 (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance to add flashing signals at Bryant Ave and Lincoln Ave (6‑0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing a $90,000 grant from Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau (6‑0)

Agenda

The Common Council will consider appointments to fill two City Court Judge vacancies. The body is also reviewing a local law to establish environmental review fees and a bond ordinance for vehicle acquisitions.

• Appointments for two City Court Judge vacancies
• Local Law No. 3 of 2025 to establish applicant fees for environmental reviews and SWPPP inspections
• Environmental review fee caps: 2% of property value for residential and 0.5% for nonresidential
• Bond ordinance for $4,317,000 to finance heavy-duty vehicle acquisitions
• Establishment of Capital Projects C5667 ($3,585,000) and SW5668 ($732,000)

Agenda

The White Plains Common Council will review the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the District Galleria project at 100 Main Street. The FEIS assesses potential impacts on land use, traffic, air quality, and other factors, and includes responses to public comments received during the DEIS review period.

• Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for District Galleria at 100 Main Street, White Plains
• SEQRA Type I Action classification
• Public comment period for DEIS held January 6–February 14, 2025
• Project sponsors include Galleria City Holding Company LLC, Cappelli Organization, and others
• Anticipated build year for completion: 2033

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing site plan amendments and subdivision requests. The board approved two cellular antenna upgrades and recommended approval for projects at 266 Central Avenue and One Water Street.

• Approved cellular antenna upgrades at 400 Hamilton Avenue and 1402 Old Orchard Street
• Recommended approval for pump and canopy additions at Gulf Service Station, 266 Central Avenue
• Recommended approval for a site plan amendment at One Water Street
• Scheduled public hearing for house addition and pool at 160 Hillair Circle
• Adjourned air rights lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue to July 22

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed several site plan amendments and cellular antenna upgrades. The board recommended that the Common Council approve a revised 18-story mixed-use building at 1 Water Street.

• Recommended approval of 1 Water Street site plan amendment for 380 units and 4,000sf of retail
• Approved cellular antenna upgrades at 400 Hamilton Avenue and 1402 Old Orchard Street
• Recommended approval for Amoco Service Station at 266 Central Avenue to add pumps and canopies
• Scheduled public hearing for 160 Hillair Circle house addition and pool for July 22, 2025
• Adjourned air rights subdivision hearing for 237 Martine Avenue to July 22, 2025

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss several resident requests regarding traffic signals, parking restrictions, and pedestrian crossings. Staff recommendations include denying an all-way stop at Orchard Street and Hilton Avenue and denying parking changes on Woodland Place.

• Proposed overnight flashing signal at Bryant Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
• Request for pedestrian crossings at Bryant Avenue at Hathaway Lane and Middle Road
• Request for a flashing crosswalk on Gedney Way near number 25
• Request to make Franklin Avenue one way to increase parking
• Site Plan Approval amendment request for 1 Water Street

The Transportation Commission approved the staff recommendation to reject an all‑way stop at Orchard Street and kept the temporary speed‑display sign. It also approved the staff recommendation to leave the existing "No Parking Any Time" restriction on Woodland Place unchanged. Several items were held for further study, and the commission approved an overnight flashing signal at Bryant Avenue in the White Plains Office Park. Finally, the commission approved the amendment to the 1 Water Street site plan, adding specific requirements for emergency vehicle turn‑around, EV charging spaces, loading dock capacity, and parking signage.

• Rejected all‑way stop at Orchard Street; temporary speed sign installed (staff recommendation approved)
• No change to "No Parking Any Time" restriction on Woodland Place (staff recommendation approved)
• Franklin Avenue one‑way conversion held for traffic volume review
• Approved overnight flashing signal at Bryant Avenue at White Plains Office Park (staff recommendation approved)
• Did not install pedestrian crossings at Bryant Avenue at Hathaway Lane and Middale Road (staff recommendation approved)
• Gedney Way crosswalk with flashing lights held for pedestrian count study
• Approved 1 Water Street site‑plan amendment with conditions on emergency turn‑around, EV charging, loading dock, and parking signage

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several resubmitted applications for signage and exterior changes. The meeting includes new applications for a building color change, a site plan amendment for a redevelopment project, and a gas station expansion.

• Application for 5 new gas dispensers and 2 overhead canopies at 266 Central Ave
• Site Plan amendment for redevelopment project at 1 Water Street
• Special Use Permit for public utility antenna facility at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Rd
• Exterior changes and rooftop screening for cannabis dispensary at 1200 Mamaroneck Ave
• Building color change for College of Westchester at 325 Central Ave

The White Plains Design Review Board approved five resubmitted applications. Approvals included a public‑utility antenna on Old Mamaroneck Road, an awning color change for Legendary Men’s Grooming, a name change for Kabab & Hot Chicken, a wall sign for Fluent Cannabis, and a building color change for the Wilhelm Group at 325 Central Ave. Several other applications were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved antenna installation on bulkheads at 59‑65 Old Mamaroneck Rd (Dish Wireless)
• Approved awning color change for Legendary Men’s Grooming at 146 E Post Rd
• Approved name change for Kabab & Hot Chicken at 6 E Post Rd
• Approved wall sign installation for Fluent Cannabis at 75 Mamaroneck Ave (with repair and electrical conditions)
• Approved building color change to gray (color 2124‑10) for The Wilhelm Group at 325 Central Ave

Agenda

The Common Council is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a single motion to enter an executive session to discuss the potential employment of an individual.

• Executive session regarding potential employment of a particular person

The council voted to enter an executive session to discuss the employment of a particular person. The council then voted to exit the executive session. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting.

• Entered executive session (motion carried)
• Exited executive session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Agenda

The Common Council adopted a local law prohibiting evictions without good cause and approved several capital project amendments. The body also authorized various leases, grants, and a residential project at Court Street and Quarropas Street.

• Local Law No. 2 for 2025: Prohibition on Eviction Without Good Cause
• Site plan approval for a residential project at Court Street and Quarropas Street
• No objection to tax exemptions for 203 residential units at 70 Westchester Avenue
• Lease agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for bus station operation
• Amendments to Capital Projects for Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation and Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction

The Common Council unanimously adopted Local Law No. 2, adding a chapter to the municipal code that bans evictions without good cause. It also adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan and approved a series of ordinances covering parking structure rehabilitation, street reconstruction, litigation, street closures for city events, a lease with Greyhound Lines for a bus station, and a site‑plan approval for a residential project at Court Street and Quarropas Street.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 prohibiting eviction without good cause (7‑0)
• Adopted Vision Zero Action Plan (adopted)
• Approved Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY 25 ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 25 ordinance (7‑0)
• Authorized commencement of litigation (7‑0)
• Authorized street closures for National Night Out and JazzFest (7‑0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Greyhound Lines for a bus station (7‑0)
• Approved site‑plan for 23 Quarropas LLC residential project (adopted, recusal noted)

Agenda

The Common Council is considering a local law to prohibit evictions without good cause. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for municipal parking garage rehabilitation and street reconstruction projects.

• Local Law No. 2 for 2025: Prohibits eviction without good cause, exempting units with rent above 345% of fair market rent
• Capital Project No. C5649: Budget increase to $4,010,839 for structural repairs to municipal parking garages
• Capital Project No. C5663: Budget amendment to $4,325,000 for miscellaneous street reconstruction
• Appointment of Leo Kennedy to the Mayor’s Youth Board
• Authorization of $2,840,000 in additional serial bonds for parking garage rehabilitation

Agenda

The Board of Appeals is reviewing various zoning variance requests, including the conversion of single-family homes into multi-family dwellings and the redevelopment of an industrial site into a 154-unit building. The meeting also covers applications for residential additions, decks, and commercial signage.

• Fisher Hill Owner LLC: Proposal to redevelop an industrial building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue into a six-story, 154-unit multi-family building
• Kochumman Geevarghese: Applications to convert single-family dwellings at 1 and 3 Lafayette Street into four-unit and six-unit multi-family dwellings
• Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC: Request for a one-year extension to allow a building height of 302 feet, 7 inches at 60 South Broadway
• Gjinaj Realty LLC: Application for a gas pump canopy and special permit amendment at 457 Mamaroneck Avenue
• William J. Sparks Living Trust: Re-application for five new gas dispensers and two overhead canopies at 266 Central Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted Fisher Hill Owner LLC permission to expand and redevelop the 90‑114 Westmoreland Avenue site into a six‑story, 15‑unit multi‑family building. The approval includes required area variances before a special permit can be submitted to the Common Council. Several other applications were also granted, while a number of pending requests were adjourned for further review.

• Granted expansion and redevelopment of 90‑114 Westmoreland Ave into a six‑story, 15‑unit building (Z‑2025‑8)
• Granted construction of a gas pump canopy at 457 Mamaroneck Ave (Z‑2025‑9)
• Granted addition at 80 Hartsdale Ave (Z‑2025‑10)
• Granted reconstruction of entrance stairs at 373 South Lexington Ave (Z‑2025‑11)
• Granted rear yard decks at 157 Harvard Drive (Z‑2025‑12)
• Adjourned one‑year height variance request for Maple and Broadway Holdings (Z‑2024‑16)
• Adjourned area variance request for Buddhist Temple project (Z‑2024‑20)
• Adjourned addition and conversion application for 1 Lafayette St (Z‑2024‑40)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision. The board will review received comments and draft a letter for the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue)
• Proposed 105 lot subdivision in R1-30 Residential Single-Family Zoning District

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a work session to discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision. The Board identified several issues regarding stormwater, traffic, and wetland protection to be addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

• Proposed 105 lot subdivision at 336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, and 213-223 Bryant Avenue
• Request for analysis of partial clustering of lots on Parcel A and Parcel D
• Requirement to analyze locating stormwater management facilities only on common areas
• Request for a limited access pedestrian connection to North Street
• Requirement to ensure the southbound North Street bus stop is maintained or relocated

The White Plains Planning Board held a work session to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision. Members identified several issues—such as clustering, stormwater management, wetland buffers, sidewalks, and pedestrian connections—that need further analysis in the Final EIS. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Agenda

The City of White Plains Common Council is acting as the lead agency for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) regarding the District Galleria project. The project, located at 100 Main Street, involves a modified proposed project submitted by Galleria City Holding Company LLC and other sponsors.

• Project location: 100 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
• TD-2 Zoning Petition
• Review of potential impacts on land use, zoning, and traffic
• Analysis of the 'Macy’s Block' (approximately 5-acre portion of the site)
• Evaluation of the former Galleria Mall site

Agenda

The Mayor has called a special meeting of the White Plains Common Council to consider the proposed 2025-2026 budget and related resolutions. The council will also hear presentations on the redevelopment of 1 Water Street and the process for accepting the final environmental impact statement for the new Transit Development-2 District and modified conceptual development plan.

• Consideration of the proposed 2025-2026 budget
• Presentation on the redevelopment of 1 Water Street
• Process for accepting the final environmental impact statement for the new Transit Development-2 District
• Modified conceptual development plan for the Transit Development-2 District
• Executive session to discuss the employment of a particular person

Agenda

The Common Council approved the Tax Budget for the General Fund and operating budgets for the Library, Self Insurance, Water, Sewer Rent, and Debt Service funds. The body also voted on municipal code amendments regarding fees, penalties, and personnel organization.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budgets for General, Library, Self Insurance, Water, Sewer Rent, and Debt Service funds
• Extension of the rate of sales and compensating use taxes
• Fixing of 2025-2026 Special Assessments for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District
• Amendment to the Municipal Code increasing various fees and penalties collected by the Department of Public Works
• Authorization of Home Rule Requests for sports field fence advertisements and a school speed zone camera demonstration program

The Common Council approved the tax budget for the General Fund and the operating budgets for the Library, Self‑Insurance, Water, Sewer Rent, and Debt Service Funds for fiscal year 2025‑2026, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also passed related ordinances, including funding for the White Plains Cable Access Commission, an extension of sales‑use tax rates, amendments to municipal‑code fees, and home‑rule requests for sports‑field advertising and a school speed‑zone camera program.

• Adopted Tax Budget for General Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Operating Budget for Library Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Operating Budget for Self‑Insurance Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Operating Budget for Water Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Operating Budget for Sewer Rent Fund (6‑0)
• Adopted Budget for Debt Service Fund (6‑0)
• Authorized funding for White Plains Cable Access Commission (6‑0)
• Amended ordinance to extend sales‑use tax rates (6‑0)

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board is meeting to discuss an amendment to the FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Program. The proposal involves increasing the pending portion of a specific rehabilitation project and adding insurance revenue.

• Increase pending portion of 'Municipal Parking Structure Rehabilitation FY25' from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000
• Addition of $160,839 in revenue from Liability Insurance Claims

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board held its May 20, 2025 meeting, adopting minutes from April 15, 2025, and approving a one-year extension for a subdivision at 2 Hunting Ridge Road. The board also scheduled a public hearing for June 17, 2025, regarding a two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue in the UR-4 zoning district.

• Approved one-year extension (2nd) for subdivision at 2 Hunting Ridge Road (R1-7.5 zoning)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 17, 2025, on two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue (UR-4 zoning)
• Approved use variance for 1 Lafayette Street to convert 1-family house to 4-unit multi-family dwelling
• Approved use variance for 3 Lafayette Street to convert 1-family house to 6-unit multi-family dwelling
• Noted Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue) as environmentally sensitive site (R1-30 zoning)

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board held its May 20 meeting, adopting April minutes and scheduling a public hearing for June 17 on a two-lot subdivision of air rights above the City Center Garage at 237 Martine Avenue. The board also unanimously approved a second one-year extension for the subdivision at 2 Hunting Ridge Road and referred two Lafayette Street use-variance applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• 237 Martine Avenue: two-lot subdivision of air rights above City Center Garage, public hearing scheduled June 17, 2025
• 2 Hunting Ridge Road: one-year extension (2nd) of subdivision approval approved unanimously
• 1 Lafayette Street: use-variance application to convert 1-family house to 4-unit multi-family dwelling (ZBA referral)
• 3 Lafayette Street: use-variance application to convert 1-family house to 6-unit multi-family dwelling (ZBA referral)

The board adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It approved a one‑year extension (second extension) of the subdivision approval for 2 Hunting Ridge Road, with a unanimous vote. The board scheduled a public hearing for the proposed two‑lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue for June 17, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved one‑year extension of subdivision approval for 2 Hunting Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 237 Martine Avenue subdivision on June 17, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will schedule a public hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue. The board will also consider subdivision extensions and use variance applications for multi-family conversions.

• Scheduling public hearing for two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue
• One-year subdivision extension for 2 Hunting Ridge Road
• One-year subdivision extension for 60 South Broadway
• Special Permit Amendment for Dish Wireless at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Road
• Use variance applications to convert single-family homes to multi-family dwellings at 1 and 3 Lafayette Street

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss proposed parking restrictions and traffic flow changes. The body is reviewing requests for new 'No Standing' zones and one-way street conversions, while several other resident requests remain on hold.

• Proposed 'No Standing Any Time' area and parking meter revisions on Bloomingdale Road
• Request to make Franklin Avenue one way to increase parking
• Request for an all-way stop at Orchard Street and Hilton Avenue
• Review of 'No Parking Any Time' restrictions on Woodland Place
• Review of the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision DEIS for the 129-acre former Ridgeway Country Club Property

The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. Two old‑business items—an all‑way stop at Orchard Street & Hilton Avenue and parking restrictions on Woodland Place—were held for further review. The staff recommendation to create a No Standing Any Time area near the Bloomingdale Road shopping center entrance was approved. Requests regarding a one‑way Franklin Avenue and the Farrell Estates DEIS were also held.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Held Orchard Street at Hilton Avenue all‑way stop request
• Held Woodland Place parking restriction review
• Approved No Standing Any Time zone on Bloomingdale Road (motion carried)
• Held Franklin Avenue one‑way request
• Held comments on Farrell Estates Ridgeway Subdivision DEIS pending FEIS

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The White Plains Recreation Advisory Committee will approve March minutes and discuss old business including the Battle Hill Playground Renovation, 85 Gedney Way upgrades, and the Court Street Market. New business topics include a new recreation supervisor hire, retirement of Ellen Albers, camp and pool updates, and the RW250 Initiative. The committee will also review a schedule of upcoming events such as the Rock the Block concert series, Memorial Day parade, and summer festivals.

• Battle Hill Playground Renovation
• 85 Gedney Way – upgrades
• Recreation Supervisor/ New Hire/ Staffing
• Retirement -Ellen Albers
• Pools update

The Recreation Advisory Committee heard a motion to accept the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, moved by Michele Schoenfeld and seconded by Leonard Gruenfeld. The minutes do not record the vote outcome. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on recent events, staffing updates, and upcoming community activities.

• Motion to accept March 20, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)

Agenda

The White Plains Design Review Board will consider a resubmitted special use permit for a Dish Wireless antenna facility, a cannabis dispensary's exterior changes, and several sign applications. The most notable new item is a proposal by White Birch Development to expand an existing industrial building into a 6-story, 154-unit multi-family dwelling, requiring an area variance for height and coverage.

• 25-43 White Birch Development: expand and redevelop industrial building into 154-unit multifamily, requiring area variances
• 24-78 Dish Wireless: special use permit for public utility antenna facility at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Rd
• 25-31 Strain Stars Cannabis Dispensary: exterior changes and rooftop screening at 1200 Mamaroneck Ave
• 25-42 Storage Deluxe: new storage facility building at 114 So Kensico Ave
• 25-40 Fluent Cannabis: wall sign installation at 78 Mamaroneck Ave

The board approved a wall sign for Mariachi Loco Mexican Restaurant, a ground sign for White Plains Hospital, exterior changes for SE 130 Westchester Ave, and a new storage facility at 114 So Kensico Ave. Several applications were not reviewed because the applicants requested adjournments, including permits for Dish Wireless, OPTYX New County Optical, Key Bank, and Fluent Cannabis. The Strain Stars Cannabis dispensary application was reviewed and returned with lighting comments. The White Birch Development multi‑family project was reviewed with no comment.

• Approved Mariachi Loco Mexican Restaurant wall sign (394 A Central Ave) as submitted
• Approved White Plains Hospital ground sign (137 Maple Ave) as submitted
• Approved SE 130 Westchester Ave exterior changes (130 Westchester Ave) as submitted
• Approved Storage Deluxe new storage facility (114 So Kensico Ave) as submitted
• Did not review Dish Wireless antenna permit (59-65 Old Mamaroneck Rd); applicant requested adjournment
• Did not review OPTYX New County Optical sign permit (72 E Post Rd); applicant requested adjournment
• Did not review Key Bank sign and awning replacement (60 Mitchell Place); applicant requested adjournment
• Did not review Fluent Cannabis wall sign (75 Mamaroneck Ave); applicant requested adjournment

Agenda

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning will hear several variance applications, including a major proposal to redevelop an industrial site into a 154-unit multi-family building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue. Several items from previous meetings have been adjourned to June 4, 2025. The board will also consider various residential additions, a Buddhist temple project, and a gas pump canopy.

• Z-2025-8: Fisher Hill Owner LLC proposes a 6-story, 154-unit multi-family building at 90-114 Westmoreland Avenue, requiring variances for building height (6 stories / 68 ft vs. allowed 4 stories / 50 ft) and all building coverage (99% vs. 80%).
• Z-2024-20: Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. seeks variances to construct a Buddhist temple and related structures at 1 Sycamore Lane, including encroachment into a 100-ft wetlands buffer.
• Z-2024-28: New Leaf Energy appeals a Building Department determination that a Battery Energy Storage Facility is not a permitted utility use in any district.
• Z-2025-9: Gjinaj Realty LLC requests a special permit amendment and a front-yard setback variance for a gas pump canopy at 457 Mamaroneck Avenue.
• Z-2025-11: Eytan & Lisa Rait seek approval to reconstruct an existing non-conforming side-yard stair and platform at 373 South Lexington Avenue with no change to dimensions.

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning adjourned most applications but approved four residential projects. Grants were issued for a deck extension (Pat Ogden), a rear‑yard addition (Robert Smith), a two‑car garage (Tom Lulgjuraj), and a second‑floor addition with deck and porch (Silvanio & Audrey dos Santos). No other applications received a decision at this meeting.

• Granted deck extension for Pat Ogden (Z-2025-3)
• Granted rear‑yard addition for Robert Smith (Z-2025-5)
• Granted two‑car garage for Tom Lulgjuraj (Z-2025-6)
• Granted second‑floor addition, rear deck and front porch for Silvanio & Audrey dos Santos (Z-2025-7)

Agenda

The Common Council held public hearings (most adjourned) and adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include adopting a local law prohibiting eviction without good cause (5-2), extending the room occupancy tax through 2027 (7-0), and approving a site plan extension for 814 apartment units at 60 South Broadway. Several financial reports and grants were accepted.

• Local Law No. 2 of 2025 prohibiting eviction without good cause adopted (5-2, with Frei, Pearson, and Puja voting no)
• Site plan extension for 60 South Broadway (814 units, 28,014 sq ft retail, 907 parking spaces) adopted 7-0
• Public hearing on creating a Transit Development-2 (TD-2) District at 100 Main Street (Galleria City) — adjourned
• Room occupancy tax extension through 2027 adopted 7-0
• Capital Project C5666 for Mamaroneck Avenue Signalization III adopted 7-0

The Common Council adopted Local Law No. 1 extending the room‑occupancy tax until Dec. 31, 2027 (7‑0). It also amended Local Law No. 2 to add a prohibition on eviction without good cause (5‑2). Several ordinances were approved, including a $‑less capital project for Mamaroneck Avenue signalization (7‑0), a traffic‑pattern change on Barker Avenue and nearby streets (7‑0), and a grant for the Youth Bureau’s Grandpas United Program (7‑0). Additional actions included a partnership with the Cat Protection Council, a change to recreation user fees, and rescheduling the June 2 council meeting to June 10.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 extending room‑occupancy tax (7‑0)
• Amended Local Law No. 2 adding eviction‑protection provisions (5‑2)
• Approved Capital Project C5666 “Mamaroneck Avenue Signalization III” (7‑0)
• Amended Traffic Ordinance adding right‑turn lane and deleting no‑standing zones (7‑0)
• Authorized grant for Youth Bureau Grandpas United Program (7‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Cat Protection Council of Westchester (7‑0)
• Amended Recreation and Parks user‑fee schedule (7‑0)
• Rescheduled June 2, 2025 council meeting to June 10, 2025 (adopted)

Agenda

The Common Council is considering local laws to prohibit evictions without good cause and extend a 3% hotel room occupancy tax through 2027. The body is also reviewing a $300,000 traffic signal project and new penalties for property owners who fail to maintain sidewalks.

• Local Law No. 2 for 2025: Prohibits eviction without good cause, exempting units with rent above 345% of fair market rent
• Local Law No. 1 for 2025: Extends 3% hotel room occupancy tax until December 31, 2027
• Mamaroneck Avenue Signalization III: $300,000 for traffic signal pole replacement at Gedney Way and Gedney Esplanade
• Sidewalk Maintenance Ordinance: Proposed fines up to $500 per day for owners failing to repair adjoining sidewalks
• NYSERDA Grant Amendment: Modifies a $110,000 grant to purchase two electric vehicles for the Department of Public Safety

Agenda

This special meeting of the White Plains Common Council is solely a presentation on the 2025-2026 budget. The council will receive an overview of the overall budget followed by departmental presentations for Parking, Public Works, and Public Safety. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and preview only.

• Overview of the 2025-2026 budget
• Parking Department budget presentation
• Department of Public Works budget presentation
• Department of Public Safety budget presentation

A special meeting on April 22, 2025 presented the City of White Plains' proposed 2025‑2026 budget for the General Fund, Parking, Public Works, and Public Safety departments. The mayor gave each department head time to explain revenue and expenditure projections. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of the budget were recorded.

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will approve minutes from March and discuss two referrals from the Planning Board. The primary item is the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision, a proposed 106-lot single-family subdivision on an environmentally sensitive site at 336-400 Ridgeway. The Planning Board has held hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and is accepting written comments until April 28, 2025. The board will also receive a project status report for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road, with no formal action expected at this meeting.

• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision: 106-lot subdivision on environmentally sensitive site at 336-400 Ridgeway, Planning Board No. 104-22, R1-30 zone; DEIS public hearings held, comments open until April 28.
• 55 Meadowbrook Road: site plan amendment for a house addition on a channelized-stream environmentally sensitive site; status report only, no formal action.

Planning Board

The Planning Board adopted March 2025 meeting minutes and deferred scheduling a public hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue pending clarification of ownership. The board approved a site plan amendment for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road and reopened and closed the public hearing for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (105 lots) after receiving extensive public comments on stormwater, traffic, and environmental impacts; the written comment period remains open until April 28. Several other items were noted without discussion, including an extension for a subdivision approval at 60 South Broadway and ZBA referrals for use variances at 1 and 3 Lafayette Street.

• Deferred public hearing for 237 Martine Avenue two-lot subdivision pending ownership clarification
• Approved site plan amendment for house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road (R1-12.5 district)
• Reopened and closed public hearing for Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (105 lots, R1-30 district); written comments due April 28
• Noted one-year extension (fifth) for subdivision approval at 60 South Broadway
• Received ZBA referrals for use variances at 1 and 3 Lafayette Street to convert single-family homes to multi-family

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission is discussing several requests to modify parking restrictions and traffic controls. Staff recommendations include creating a bus layover area and adjusting parking rules on multiple city streets.

• Proposed 'No Stopping Bus Stop' at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Barker Avenue
• Proposed removal of eastbound right turn lane at Barker Avenue and Cottage Place
• Proposed change to 'No Stopping Any Time' on Ferris Avenue between Richard Street and Gardella Park
• Review of 'No Parking Any Time' restrictions on Woodland Place
• Pending site plan approval for residential development at Court Street and Quarropas Street

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It recommended approval of the 141‑unit senior affordable housing development at Court Street and Quarropas Street. It also approved a “No Stopping Bus Stop” at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Barker Ave, removal of the eastbound right‑turn lane at Barker Ave and Cottage Place, and a “No Stopping Any Time” restriction on Ferris Ave. The requests for an all‑way stop on Orchard St, a parking‑restriction change on Woodland Place, and further review of Ferris Ave were held.

• Approved March 18 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of 141‑unit senior affordable housing project at Court & Quarropas (motion carried)
• Approved creation of a “No Stopping Bus Stop” at MLK Blvd & Barker Ave (motion carried)
• Approved removal of eastbound right‑turn lane at Barker Ave & Cottage Place (motion carried)
• Held review of Orchard St at Hilton Ave all‑way stop request
• Held review of Woodland Place parking restriction request
• Approved change to “No Stopping Any Time” on Ferris Ave between Richard St and Gardella Park (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board closed the public hearing for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision, a 105-lot single-family subdivision on an environmentally sensitive site, with a written comment period open until April 28, 2025. The board also approved a site plan amendment for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road, adopted the March 18 meeting minutes, and adjourned several items—including the two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue and use variance applications for 1 and 3 Lafayette Street—to the May 20, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing closed for 105-lot Farrell Estates subdivision at 336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, and 213-223 Bryant Avenue
• Approved site plan amendment for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road
• Adjourned two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue (adjacent to City Center Garage)
• Adjourned use variance for converting 1 Lafayette Street to 4-unit multi-family dwelling
• Adjourned use variance for converting 3 Lafayette Street to 6-unit multi-family dwelling

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board will hold public hearings on a 105-lot subdivision at Farrell Estates and a site plan amendment for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road. The board will also schedule a public hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Avenue. Adjourned items include extensions and use variances for converting single-family homes into multi-family dwellings on Lafayette Street.

• 105-lot subdivision at Farrell Estates (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Ave) — public hearing
• Two-lot subdivision at 237 Martine Ave — public hearing scheduled
• Use variance for 4-unit conversion at 1 Lafayette St
• Use variance for 6-unit conversion at 3 Lafayette St
• Site plan amendment for house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Rd (environmentally sensitive site)

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several new and resubmitted applications for signage, exterior modifications, and site plans. Key items include residential development projects and a large property subdivision.

• Site Plan approval for residential development at 112-122 Court St & 23-29 Quarropas Street
• Subdivision of the 129 acre former Ridgeway Country Club property (Farrel Estates at Ridgeway)
• Special Use Permit for a Public Utility antenna facility at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Rd
• Shell branding for canopy, pole sign, and building repaint at 186-200 Westchester Ave
• Exterior changes and rooftop screening for Strain Stars Cannabis Dispensary at 1200 Mamaroneck Ave

The board approved numerous sign and awning applications, including a canopy sign for NY Presbyterian Hospital and signage for City Fresh Market with specific design comments. It also approved wall signs for several businesses, such as Era’s Lash Studio and Strain Stars Cannabis, with restrictions on wording. The board recommended approval of the Court Street Residences site plan and the large Farrel Estates at Ridgeway subdivision. One application (OPTYX New County Optical) was reviewed and sent back for design revisions.

• Approved NY Presbyterian Hospital canopy sign (24-86)
• Approved Era’s Lash Studio wall sign (25-06)
• Approved City Fresh Market signage and awnings with comments (25-07)
• Approved Strain Stars Cannabis wall signs, signage minus “Cannabis Dispensary” (25-30)
• Approved Shell/Atlantis branding signs, verify pylon height (25-36)
• Recommended approval of Court Street Residences site plan (25-18)
• Recommended approval of Farrel Estates at Ridgeway subdivision site plan (27)
• Reviewed OPTYX New County Optical sign; applicant to submit updated design (25-34)

Agenda

The Common Council approved several capital projects, including street repairs and traffic signal replacements. The body also scheduled public hearings for May 5, 2025, regarding the 2025-2026 budget and a proposed prohibition on evictions without good cause.

• Approved $2,525,000 in bonds for Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 25
• Approved $474,000 in bonds for Traffic Light Pole Replacement
• Authorized a financial consultant to review a zoning amendment for 100 Main Street
• Scheduled a May 5 public hearing for a 'Prohibition on Eviction Without Good Cause' law
• Approved the 2025-2026 Budget for the White Plains Downtown Business Improvement District

The Common Council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $2,525,000 in serial bonds to finance reconstruction of city streets. It also approved capital projects for miscellaneous street reconstruction (C5663), traffic light pole replacement (C5665), and an ice‑rink cooling tower (C5664). Additional approvals included a $474,000 bond for traffic signal systems and a memorandum of understanding for the Community Choice energy program.

• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $2,525,000 for street reconstruction (7‑0)
• Approved Capital Project No. C5663 for Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY 25 (7‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $474,000 for traffic signal acquisition (7‑0)
• Approved Capital Project No. C5665 for Traffic Light Pole Replacement (7‑0)
• Approved Capital Project No. C5664 for Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower (7‑0)
• Authorized memorandum of understanding with Sustainable Westchester for Community Choice energy program (7‑0)
• Authorized contract with Fifth Asset Inc. (DebtBook) for debt account and management software (7‑0)
• Authorized license agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. to operate a Farmers Market (7‑0)

Agenda

The Common Council is considering two capital projects: authorizing $2,525,000 in serial bonds for miscellaneous street reconstruction (Project C5663) and adding $76,000 for additional testing and structural design at Fire Station #2 (Project C5653). Both items include environmental findings under SEQR Type II classifications.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $2,525,000 in serial bonds for street reconstruction, paving, drainage, sidewalks, and related improvements citywide
• Additional $76,000 for testing and structural design at Fire Station #2 (20 Ferris Avenue), bringing design-phase funding to $226,000
• SEQR Type II determination for both projects, requiring no further environmental review
• Project C5663 established with $2,525,000 budget from serial bonds
• Project C5653 amended to increase budget from $150,000 to $226,000 for design services

Agenda

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning meeting on April 2, 2025, will not conduct hearings or votes. All listed applications are either adjourned to future dates (May 7 or June 4, 2025) or are new applications with no appearance expected. The agenda is entirely procedural, with no decisions or discussions planned.

• Z-2024-16: 60 South Broadway — one-year extension for height variance (302 ft vs. 280 ft allowed) — adjourned to June 4
• Z-2024-20: 1 Sycamore Lane — Buddhist temple with wetlands buffer and multiple area variances — adjourned to June 4
• Z-2024-28: 118 Oakley Avenue — appeal that battery energy storage facility is not a permitted utility — adjourned to May 7
• Z-2024-40 & Z-2024-41: 1 & 3 Lafayette Street — conversions of single-family homes to multi-family dwellings — adjourned to May 7
• Z-2025-3 through Z-2025-7: Five new applications for decks, garage, additions — categorized as 'No Appearance', not heard

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an application to convert a one‑family house into a two‑family house at 15 Woodcrest Avenue in the R2‑4 Zone, approving a variance for the minimum side‑yard setback. All other applications on the agenda were adjourned to future dates for further consideration.

• Adjourned Z-2024-16 Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC extension request (to 06/04/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2024-20 Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp. Buddhist Temple application (to 06/04/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2024-25 Barbara Murray et al. interpretation appeal (to 05/07/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2024-28 New Leaf Energy battery storage interpretation appeal (to 05/07/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2024-40 Kochumman Geevarghese addition and conversion (to 05/07/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2024-41 Kochumman Geevarghese addition and conversion (to 05/07/2025)
• Adjourned Z-2025-3 Pat Ogden deck extension (to 05/07/2025)
• Granted Z-2025-4 Benjamin Zhang conversion of one‑family to two‑family dwelling

White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency will hold a special meeting to consider three resolutions. The agency will decide whether to serve as lead agency for environmental review of a proposed public parking garage on East Post Road, adopt its annual administrative budget for FY 2025-2026, and amend the combined federal inception-to-date budget. Approval of minutes from the December 2024 meeting is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 01-2025: Declaring intent to serve as lead agency for environmental review of a proposed public parking garage on East Post Road
• Resolution 02-2025: Adopting the Urban Renewal Agency annual administrative budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Resolution 03-2025: Amending the adopted combined federal 'inception-to-date' budget

The Urban Renewal Agency adopted three resolutions: it declared its intent to act as lead agency for the SEQRA environmental review of a proposed public parking garage on East Post Road; it approved its annual administrative budget for FY July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026; and it amended the combined federal inception‑to‑date budget. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from Dec 20, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-2025 to serve as lead agency for environmental review of East Post Road parking garage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-2025 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 administrative budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-2025 amending the combined federal inception‑to‑date budget (4-0)
• Approved adjournment motion (4-0)

Agenda

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from Sustainable Westchester and discuss a proposed development at 60 South Broadway. They will also discuss several capital projects including roof and wall repairs at Fire Station #2, street reconstruction (FY25), a cooling tower at Ebersole Ice Rink, and traffic light pole replacement. No dollar amounts or final votes are listed; these are discussion items only.

• Presentation by Sustainable Westchester
• Discussion of proposed project at 60 South Broadway
• Fire Station #2 Roof and Wall Repairs (capital project discussion)
• Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction FY25 (capital project discussion)
• Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower and Traffic Light Pole Replacement (capital project discussion)

A special meeting of the White Plains Common Council was held on March 31, 2025, with Mayor Roach presiding. The council heard a presentation by Noam Bramson of Sustainable Westchester on the Westchester Power Community Choice Aggregation program. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Agenda

The Capital Projects Board is requesting the Common Council to approve funding and authorize contracts for four capital projects: roof and wall repairs at Fire Station #2 ($1,500,000), street reconstruction and paving ($4,300,000), replacement of the cooling tower at Ebersole Ice Rink ($300,000), and traffic light pole replacements at two intersections ($470,000). Each item involves budget amendments and authorizations for the mayor and commissioners to proceed.

• Fire Station #2 roof and wall repairs: additional $76,000 requested for testing and structural design (total project $1,500,000)
• Street reconstruction and paving: $2,525,000 requested now out of $4,300,000 total project cost
• Ebersole Ice Rink cooling tower replacement: new $300,000 capital project
• Traffic light pole replacement at Hamilton Avenue/Cottage Place and Bank Street/Irving Place: $470,000 project funded by $474,700 in serial bonds

Capital Projects Board

The Capital Projects Board will vote on two amendments to the FY 24-25 Capital Improvement Program, adding a $300,000 project for Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower Replacement and a $470,000 project for Traffic Light Pole Replacement. Both items are proposed for discussion and possible approval.

• Amendment to add Ebersole Ice Rink Cooling Tower Replacement - $300,000
• Amendment to add Traffic Light Pole Replacement - $470,000

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The White Plains Recreation Advisory Committee will review and discuss proposed adjustments to the fee schedule, an update on the Community Center feasibility study, and plans for the Battle Hill Park playground. The committee will also hear a staff report and consider new business including the White Plains Court Street Market and staffing changes.

• Fee schedule adjustment
• Community Center Feasibility Study update
• Battle Hill Park Playground
• White Plains Court Street Market opening April 23
• Recreation supervisor new hire and staffing

The committee accepted the January 16, 2025 minutes. It voted to raise the Ice Skating Public Session entry fee by $1 for youth, adult and senior categories. It also approved a new incremental fee structure for the Delfino Park Picnic Shelter rentals. The committee hired Martin Santangelo as the department’s new Recreation Supervisor and rebranded the White Plains Farmers Market as the Court Street Market.

• Accepted Jan 16, 2025 minutes (motion by Michele Schoenfeld, seconded by Charles Morgan)
• Approved $1 increase to Ice Skating Public Session entry fee for all categories
• Approved incremental fee scale for Delfino Park Picnic Shelter rentals
• Hired Martin Santangelo as Recreation Supervisor
• Rebranded White Plains Farmers Market to White Plains Court Street Market

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will nominate and appoint a Board Chair and Secretary for 2025. The body will also review annual statements of financial disclosure for the 2024 reporting year, which may occur in executive session.

• Nomination and appointment of Board Chair for 2025
• Nomination and appointment of Board Secretary for 2025
• Review of 2024 Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure

Planning Board

The Planning Board adopted minutes from prior meetings, scheduled a public hearing for a house addition at 55 Meadowbrook Road, and continued a public hearing for the Farrell Estates 105-lot subdivision to April 15, 2025. An AT&T eligible facility upgrade at 125 Lake Street was approved. Several other items were adjourned without discussion.

• Public hearing scheduled for site plan amendment (house addition) at 55 Meadowbrook Road
• Public hearing on Farrell Estates 105-lot subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue) continued to April 15
• AT&T eligible facility upgrade at 125 Lake Street approved
• Use variance referrals for 1 and 3 Lafayette Street (conversion of single-family to multi-family) adjourned without discussion
• Fifth extension of two-lot subdivision approval for 60 South Broadway adjourned without discussion

Transportation Commission

The Commission is discussing several requests to modify parking time limits, create short-term metered spaces, and evaluate the need for all-way stops at specific intersections. Staff are also reviewing site plan approvals for a residential development project.

• Proposed 15-minute metered parking at 33 South Broadway
• Proposed conversion of 12-hour meters to 3-hour meters on Holland Avenue
• Proposed reduction of overnight taxi stand size at 51 South Broadway
• Request for all-way stop at Orchard Street and Hilton Avenue
• Site Plan Approval review for residential development at Court Street and Quarropas Street

The Transportation Commission approved staff recommendations for parking modifications on Archer Avenue, 33 South Broadway, North Lexington Avenue, Holland Avenue, and East Post Road. Two items were held: the Orchard Street all-way stop request and the Quarropas/Court Street site plan review. The minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved staff recommendation to keep two-hour parking restriction on Archer Avenue near North Broadway
• Approved installation of three 15-minute meters at 33 South Broadway south of Martine Avenue
• Approved parking changes on North Lexington Avenue: remove loading space, add one-hour meters, create 50-ft No Parking Any Time zone, convert two meters to 15-minute limit
• Approved converting five 12-hour meters to three-hour meters on Holland Avenue near North Broadway
• Approved reducing overnight taxi stand at 51 South Broadway from two taxis to one
• Held Orchard Street at Hilton Avenue all-way stop request pending property owner contact and federal warrant review
• Held site plan review for 23-29 Quarropas Street and 112-122 Court Street pending parking study

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will meet to approve minutes from January and receive project status reports on two items. No formal discussion or action is expected for the referrals from the Planning Board, which are limited to status updates. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• Status report on Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway, 106-lot subdivision in R1-30 zone)
• Status report on 55 Meadowbrook Road (house addition site plan amendment in R1-12.5 zone)

Agenda

The Design Review Board will review a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed subdivision of the 129-acre former Ridgeway Country Club into Farrel Estates at Ridgeway. The board will also consider a site plan for the Court Street Residences residential development. Several other applications involve sign installations, awnings, and a special use permit for a public utility antenna.

• 25-27 Farrel Estate at Ridgeway – DEIS for 129-acre subdivision of former Ridgeway Country Club
• 25-18 Court Street Residences – site plan for residential development at 112-122 Court St & 23-29 Quarropas Street
• 24-78 Dish Wireless – special use permit for public utility antenna facility at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Road
• 25-07 City fresh Market – installation of 3 wall signs, 11 retractable awnings, and 5 fixed awnings at 68 W Post Road
• 25-22 The Gramercy – recover existing canopy at 2 Canfield Avenue

The Design Review Board approved multiple applications for signage, awnings, and a canopy, including extensions for a temporary real estate sign. Several other applications were not reviewed, with some adjourned or removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. The board also reviewed a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed subdivision and provided comments.

• Approved extension of temporary real estate sign for GS White Plains Owner LLC for 8 months.
• Approved canopy and signage for The Gramercy at 2 Canfield Ave.
• Approved three wall signs for Pharmacy & Surgical Supply at 285 Maple Ave.
• Approved replacement wall sign for Total Wireless at 97 Mamaroneck Ave, with conditions on spacing, facade repair, and electrical permit.
• Approved awning and sign reface for Allstate at 305 Central Ave.
• Approved wall sign for Delaurentis Management Corp at 384 Mamaroneck Ave, with a condition to resubmit drawing.
• Approved wall sign for Capo Cigars at 108 Mamaroneck Ave, with conditions on wiring and electrical permit.
• Adjourned or removed several applications from the agenda, including Dish Wireless, Era's Lash Studio, City Fresh Market, and Court Street Residences.

Mayor's Youth Board

The Mayor's Youth Board will discuss approval of February minutes and receive reports from the Youth Bureau director and deputy director. Key topics include the 2025 Youth Survey, after-school program wait list, and nominations for the 2025 Unsung Heroes celebration. The board will also hear updates from the school board, recreation, library, and public safety.

• Approval of February minutes
• 2025 Youth Survey update
• After-school program wait list report
• Call for 2025 Unsung Heroes recommendations
• Camp applications open March 17 (Bits N' Pieces & STEM Camp)

Agenda

The White Plains Zoning Board of Appeals will hear several variance requests at its March 5, 2025 meeting. Many items on the agenda have been adjourned to April 2, 2025, including a proposed Buddhist temple and multi-family conversions. Four applications are scheduled for decision: a home conversion to two-family, a side-yard addition, and two deck expansions. The board will vote on area variances for setbacks, building coverage, and floor area ratios.

• Variance to convert one-family dwelling to two-family at 15 Woodcrest Ave (Z-2025-4)
• Side-yard addition variance for 3 Stanley Road (Z-2024-34)
• Deck reconstruction variance at 11 Cushman Road (Z-2025-2)
• Screened porch and deck extension variance at 664 North Street (Z-2025-3)

The Board of Appeals Zoning granted two applications: a side yard addition at 3 Stanley Road and a deck reconstruction at 11 Cushman Road. All other applications were adjourned to April 2, 2025, including a proposed Buddhist temple and several multi-family conversions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted area variances for a one-story side yard addition at 3 Stanley Road (Z-2024-34)
• Granted area variances for deck reconstruction at 11 Cushman Road (Z-2025-2)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: height variance for 60 South Broadway (Z-2024-16)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane (Z-2024-20)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: appeal of Building Department determination on temple (Z-2024-25)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: appeal on battery storage facility at 118 Oakley Avenue (Z-2024-28)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: conversion to 4-unit dwelling at 1 Lafayette Street (Z-2024-40)
• Adjourned to 04/02/2025: conversion to 6-unit dwelling at 3 Lafayette Street (Z-2024-41)

Agenda

The Common Council approved funding for park improvements and extended several site plan approvals. The body also voted to request state legislation to extend the city's retention of local sales tax through August 31, 2027.

• Bond ordinance for $492,000 to finance acquisition and construction of Park and Recreational areas
• Establishment of Capital Project No. 5661 for Battle Hill Park Playground Improvements
• Tax abatement agreement for 60 S Kensico Housing Development Fund Corporation and 60 S Kensico Associates LLC
• Site plan amendment for Hindu Temple of Tristate at 390 North Street to add a second story and additions
• Site plan extensions for 52 North Broadway and Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center at 315-317 North Street

The Common Council adopted a consent agenda covering 69 items, including ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included authorizing $492,000 in serial bonds for the Battle Hill Park playground improvements, establishing a $325,000 capital project for the 77 Brockway Place garage, and approving a 40-year tax abatement for an affordable housing project at 60 S Kensico Avenue. The council also approved site plan amendments for the Hindu Temple of Tri-State and granted one-year extensions for major developments at 52 North Broadway and 315-317 North Street.

• Approved $492,000 bond ordinance for Battle Hill Park playground improvements (7-0)
• Established $325,000 capital project for 77 Brockway Place improvements (7-0)
• Authorized 40-year tax abatement for 60 S Kensico affordable housing project (6-0, Martin recused)
• Approved site plan amendment for Hindu Temple of Tri-State at 390 North Street
• Granted one-year site plan extension for 52 North Broadway development
• Granted one-year site plan extension for Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center at 315-317 North Street
• Approved settlement of tax review proceedings for 2-4 Windsor Terrace and 614-624 Mamaroneck Ave (7-0)
• Approved Home Rule Request to extend local sales tax retention to 2027

Agenda

The Common Council is considering a proposal to construct a new playground with a safety surface at Battle Hill Park. The project would be funded through a combination of serial bonds and community development grants.

• Estimated project cost of $654,000
• Authorization of $492,000 in serial bonds
• Use of $162,000 in Community Development revenues
• Environmental determination of the project as a Type II Action under SEQR regulations

Agenda

The Common Council will meet to discuss a proposed local law regarding Good Cause Evictions. The body will also consider two capital projects for city infrastructure and park improvements.

• Proposed local law regarding Good Cause Evictions
• Rehabilitation of 77 Brockway Garage and Sanitation Building at a cost of $325,000
• New playground and improvements at Battle Hill Park with an estimated cost of $650,000

The Common Council held a special meeting to discuss three items: two proposed capital projects (rehabilitation of the 77 Brockway Garage and Sanitation Building, and new playground and other improvements at Battle Hill Park) and a proposed local law on 'Good Cause Evictions.' No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Discussed proposed capital project for rehabilitation of 77 Brockway Garage and Sanitation Building
• Discussed proposed capital project for new playground and other improvements at Battle Hill Park
• Discussed proposed local law regarding 'Good Cause Evictions'
• Adjourned meeting without taking action

Planning Board

The Planning Board scheduled public hearings for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision. The board also approved site plans for a solar canopy and a cellular antenna upgrade, and offered no objection to several residential and healthcare facility extensions.

• Scheduled public hearings for March 18 and April 15, 2025, for the 106-lot Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue)
• Approved solar canopy installation for Ecogy Energy at 250 Bryant Avenue
• No objection to a one-year extension for a 5-story, 96-bed healthcare facility at 315-317 North Street
• No objection to a site plan for 141 affordable senior apartments at 23-29 Quarropas Street and 112-122 Court Street
• Approved AT&T cellular antenna upgrade at 333 West Post Road

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a site plan amendment for the Hindu Temple of Tri-State at 390 North Street, which would add a second-story sanctuary. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a patio expansion at 11 Middle Road and discussed the District Galleria redevelopment proposal, but took no action on it.

• Recommended approval of Hindu Temple site plan amendment (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 11 Middle Road patio expansion for January 21, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board scheduled public hearings for a 106-lot subdivision at 336-400 Ridgeway. The board also reviewed site plan applications for solar installations, healthcare facilities, and senior housing.

• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway (336-400 Ridgeway): Public hearings scheduled for March 18 and April 15, 2025, for a 106-lot subdivision
• Court Street Residences (23-29 Quarropas St and 112-122 Court St): No objection to a 14-story building with 141 affordable senior apartments
• Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (315-317 North Street): No objection to a one-year extension for a 5-story, 96-bed healthcare facility
• 52 North Broadway: No objection to a one-year extension for a project including 232 senior apartments and 103 assisted living units
• Ecogy Energy (250 Bryant Avenue): Approved site plan for a solar canopy installation

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission is discussing several resident requests for all-way stops and parking restriction changes. The body is also reviewing site plan approvals and extensions for residential and healthcare developments.

• Proposed increase of parking time limit to two hours on Gedney Way
• Review of site plan for new residential development at Court Street and Quarropas Street
• Site plan extension requests for 52 North Broadway and 315-317 North Street
• Request for 15-minute metered parking at 33 South Broadway
• Proposed change from 'No Parking Any Time' to 'No Stopping Any Time' at 170 Maple Avenue

The Transportation Commission approved a staff recommendation to increase the parking time limit on Gedney Way from one hour to two hours based on resident responses. Several other requests were held for further review, including all-way stop requests at Orchard Street and Hilton Avenue, and a site plan for a residential development at 23-29 Quarropas Street. The Commission also recommended approvals for extensions of previously approved site plans at 52 North Broadway and 315-317 North Street, and a parking restriction change at 170 Maple Avenue.

• Approved recommendation to increase Gedney Way parking limit to 2 hours
• Held Archer Avenue parking restriction modification request
• Denied all-way stop at Hall Avenue at Woodale Place (federal warrants not met)
• Denied all-way stop at Byron Avenue at South Lexington Avenue (federal warrants not met)
• Held all-way stop request at Orchard Street at Hilton Avenue
• Approved traffic analysis for 33 South Broadway metered parking request
• Denied all-way stop at Dekalb Avenue at Carhart Avenue (federal warrants not met)
• Held site plan review for 23-29 Quarropas Street residential development

Agenda

The Design Review Board is reviewing several applications for signage, awnings, and exterior changes. The meeting includes a site plan approval request for a residential development and two site plan extension requests.

• Site Plan approval for residential development at 112-122 Court St & 23-29 Quarropas Street
• Special Use Permit for Dish Wireless antenna facility at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Rd
• Site Plan extension for 52 No Broadway
• Site Plan extension for Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center at 315-317 North Street
• Sign and awning installations for businesses on W Post Rd, So Broadway, and Mamaroneck Ave

The Design Review Board approved 10 of 14 applications, including signs, awnings, and exterior changes, with conditions. Two applications were adjourned at the applicant's request, one was adjourned because the applicant was not present, and three site plan reviews were continued with comments or no comment.

• Approved Men's Garden Barbershop wall sign (25-02)
• Approved ExtraSpace Storage wall signs with conditions (25-05)
• Approved WBP Development exterior changes with comment (25-11)
• Approved Legendary Men's Grooming awning and signage (25-12)
• Approved Don Rene awnings and signage with comment (25-13)
• Approved Mashed Burger wall sign with conditions (25-14)
• Approved Shah Hot Chicken awning and signage (25-15)
• Approved Chester WP II wall signs with conditions (25-16)

Agenda

The Board of Appeals Zoning will hear multiple variance requests, including a Buddhist temple project at 1 Sycamore Lane requiring variances for wetlands buffer encroachment and other setback and parking issues. Several items are adjourned to April 2, 2025, including a 302-foot building at 60 South Broadway and an appeal regarding a battery storage facility. New applications include deck reconstructions and a garage conversion appeal.

• Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane: variances for wetlands buffer encroachment, parking location, side street setback, and parking spaces (Z-2024-20, adjourned to April 2)
• 30-story building height variance extension at 60 South Broadway (302 feet where 280 allowed) (Z-2024-16, adjourned to April 2)
• Conversion of 1 Lafayette Street from single-family to 4-unit multi-family with multiple variances (Z-2024-40)
• Conversion of 3 Lafayette Street from single-family to 6-unit multi-family with multiple variances (Z-2024-41)
• Appeal of determination that battery energy storage facility is not a permitted utility (Z-2024-28, adjourned to April 2)

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning granted a one-year extension for a front yard setback variance at 99 Church Street (Z-2025-1) and granted variances for deck reconstruction at 69 Bolton Avenue and an addition at 24 Cushman Road. Several applications were adjourned to April 2, 2025, including the Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, the 60 South Broadway height variance, and multiple other cases. Two applications were withdrawn without prejudice.

• Granted one-year extension for front yard setback variance at 99 Church Street (Z-2025-1)
• Granted variances for deck reconstruction at 69 Bolton Avenue (Z-2024-37)
• Granted variances for addition at 24 Cushman Road (Z-2024-39)
• Adjourned Buddhist temple application at 1 Sycamore Lane to 04/02/2025 (Z-2024-20)
• Adjourned height variance for 60 South Broadway to 04/02/2025 (Z-2024-16)
• Adjourned BESS appeal at 118 Oakley Avenue (Z-2024-28)
• Adjourned garage conversion appeal at 71 Richbell Road (Z-2024-35)
• Withdrawn without prejudice: Z-2024-25 and Z-2024-36

Agenda

The Common Council decided on multiple funding measures for city infrastructure, including heavy-duty vehicles and sanitary sewer improvements. The body also approved land acquisitions, grant acceptances for public safety, and a new fee schedule for Recreation and Parks.

• Bond ordinance of $1,550,000 for heavy-duty maintenance and construction vehicles
• Bond ordinance of $1,212,000 for Sanitary Sewer System improvements
• Approval of capital projects for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 and 99 Church Street
• Acquisition of 0 Ferris Avenue from the County of Westchester
• New user fee schedule for the Department of Recreation and Parks effective March 1, 2025

The Common Council approved a series of capital project ordinances, including a $1.55 million bond for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, a $1.212 million bond for sanitary sewer improvements, and new capital projects for fire facility renovations, Brookfield Commons Phase 3, and 99 Church Street improvements. The council also authorized a $7.75 million settlement of a lawsuit, approved a new two-year auditing contract, and accepted several grants and donations. A public hearing on a zoning change for 100 Main Street was adjourned to May 5, 2025.

• Approved $1.55M bond for heavy-duty vehicles (6-0)
• Approved $1.212M bond for sanitary sewer improvements (6-0)
• Established $200K capital project for fire facility renovations (6-0)
• Established $8.134M capital project for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 (6-0)
• Established $4.42M capital project for 99 Church Street improvements (6-0)
• Authorized $7.75M settlement of estate litigation (6-0)
• Approved 2-year audit contract with PKF O'Connor Davies (6-0)
• Adjourned 100 Main Street zoning hearing to May 5, 2025

Agenda

The Common Council will vote on a bond ordinance authorizing $1.55 million in serial bonds to fund the purchase of a tub grinder and parking line striper for the Capital Improvement Program. The mayor also announced the appointment of Peter Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring September 2025.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $1,550,000 in additional serial bonds for rolling stock (total $6,337,000)
• Purchase of a Tub Grinder for the Department of Public Works at $1,300,000
• Purchase of a Parking Line Striper for the Department of Parking at $250,000
• Appointment of Peter Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission (term expires Sept 7, 2025)
• Amendment to Capital Project C5643 Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY25

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to recommend that the Common Council approve a new Transit Development-2 (TD-2) zoning district for the Galleria site at 100 Main Street, along with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Board supported the high density but urged inclusion of more affordable housing and public amenities phased with development. Other items included approving a patio expansion at 11 Middle Road, an AT&T wireless upgrade at 155 Ferris Avenue, and continuing discussions on a 105-lot subdivision and a solar canopy project.

• Voted to recommend Common Council approve new TD-2 zoning district for Galleria site (100 Main Street)
• Approved site plan amendment for expanded patio at 11 Middle Road
• Discussed and continued 105-lot Farrell Estates subdivision at Ridgeway (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue)
• Approved eligible facility upgrade for AT&T Wireless at 155 Ferris Avenue
• Discussed and continued Ecogy Energy solar canopy at 250 Bryant Avenue (Memorial United Methodist Church)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan amendment for 11 Middle Road. The board will also discuss a proposed new Transit Development-2 District and a zoning map amendment for 100 Main Street.

• Public hearing for site plan amendment for an expanded patio at 11 Middle Road
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to create Transit Development-2 District for 100 Main Street
• Review of 106 Lot Subdivision at Farrell Estates at Ridgeway (336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue)
• Solar canopy installation site plan application for 250 Bryant Avenue
• Eligible facility upgrade request for AT&T Wireless at 155 Ferris Avenue

Agenda

The Common Council will vote on a resolution approving a site plan for a parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, with conditions related to tree planting and stormwater management. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane and discuss a Recreation and Parks fee schedule, several capital projects, and acceptance of a land parcel from Westchester County. A motion to enter executive session to discuss a potential lawsuit settlement is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve site plan for a parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, with proposed planting of 62 native trees and shrubs and stormwater chambers
• Presentation on proposed development of a Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane
• Proposed fee schedule for Recreation and Parks programs effective March 1, 2025
• Capital projects: Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles, Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer, Renovations to Fire Facilities, 99 Church Street improvements, Brookfield Commons Phase 3 improvements
• Acceptance of a parcel of land on Ferris Avenue from Westchester County

Agenda

The Common Council will consider a resolution to approve a site plan for a parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, hear a presentation on a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, and discuss a new fee schedule for Recreation and Parks programs. Other items include updates on capital projects, acceptance of a Ferris Avenue land parcel from Westchester County, and a motion to enter executive session to discuss a settlement in a lawsuit.

• Resolution to approve site plan for parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue
• Presentation on proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane
• Proposed fee schedule for Recreation and Parks programs (effective March 1, 2025)
• Capital projects: Rolling Stock Acquisition, Sanitary Sewer, Fire Facilities, 99 Church Street Improvements, Brookfield Commons Phase 3
• Acceptance of Ferris Avenue land parcel from Westchester County

The Common Council approved a site plan for a 24-space parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue, with conditions including native landscaping and stormwater management. The council also discussed a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, a new Recreation and Parks fee schedule, several capital projects, and the acceptance of a Ferris Avenue parcel from Westchester County. The meeting ended with an executive session on a settlement claim.

• Approved site plan for 24-space parking lot at 290 Ferris Avenue (carried)
• Discussed proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane (no action)
• Discussed proposed Recreation and Parks fee schedule effective March 1, 2025 (no action)
• Discussed capital projects including Rolling Stock, Sanitary Sewer, Fire Facilities, 99 Church Street, and Brookfield Commons (no action)
• Discussed acceptance of Ferris Avenue parcel from Westchester County (no action)
• Entered executive session to discuss settlement of Syed Hasnain v. City of White Plains (carried)

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board met on January 21, 2025, and adopted minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. No new public hearings were scheduled. A public hearing for a site plan amendment at 11 Middle Road was opened and adjourned to February 28, 2025. Several items, including the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway subdivision (106 lots) and the District Galleria zoning petition, were adjourned to later dates.

• Adopted December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing opened and adjourned for 11 Middle Road – expanded patio site plan
• Farrell Estates subdivision at 336-400 Ridgeway, Gedney Esplanade, 213-223 Bryant Avenue – 106 lots, adjourned to January 28, 2025
• District Galleria – petition to create Transit Development-2 District and rezone 100 Main Street, adjourned to February 18, 2025
• 60 South Broadway – one-year extension of subdivision approval (fifth extension), adjourned to February 18, 2025

The White Plains Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a site plan amendment for the Hindu Temple of Tri-State at 390 North Street, which would add a second story for a sanctuary. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a patio expansion at 11 Middle Road and discussed the proposed District Galleria redevelopment, but took no action on it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Recommended approval of Hindu Temple site plan amendment (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 11 Middle Road patio expansion for January 21, 2025

Planning Board

The White Plains Planning Board met on January 21, 2025, with four members present. They held a public hearing for a site plan amendment to expand a patio at 11 Middle Road, but adjourned it to January 28 because five affirmative votes are required for approval and only four members attended. Other items on the agenda—including the Farrell Estates subdivision, a zoning map amendment for District Galleria, a subdivision extension at 60 South Broadway, and a Dish Wireless special permit amendment—were either adjourned to future meetings or not reached.

• 11 Middle Road site plan amendment for an expanded patio (public hearing adjourned to Jan 28, 2025)
• Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision – 106-lot subdivision (adjourned to Feb 18, 2025)
• District Galleria – proposal to create Transit Development-2 (TD-2) zoning district at 100 Main Street (adjourned to Feb 18, 2025)
• 60 South Broadway – fifth one-year extension of two-lot subdivision approval (adjourned)
• Dish Wireless at 59-65 Old Mamaroneck Road – special permit amendment as eligible facility upgrade (adjourned)

The White Plains Planning Board met on January 21, 2025, but made no final decisions. It opened a public hearing for a site plan amendment at 11 Middle Road to expand a patio, heard concerns from a neighbor, and adjourned the hearing to January 28, 2025, because only four members were present and five affirmative votes are needed for approval. The board also adjourned two other items to future meetings and did not adopt the December 17, 2024 minutes.

• Opened public hearing for 11 Middle Road patio expansion (unanimous)
• Adjourned 11 Middle Road public hearing to Jan. 28, 2025
• Adjourned Farrell Estates subdivision to Feb. 18, 2025
• Adjourned District Galleria TD-2 rezoning to Feb. 18, 2025
• Did not adopt Dec. 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will meet to discuss a petition to create a new Transit Development-2 (TD-2) zoning district for 100 Main Street. The board will also receive a project status report for 11 Middle Road, though no formal action will be taken on that item.

• Petition to amend Zoning Ordinance to create Transit Development-2 District (TD-2) for 100 Main Street
• Project status report for 11 Middle Road site plan amendment for an expanded patio
• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss and vote on several traffic and parking requests, including a stop sign installation at Abbey Drive and Lakeview Drive. Staff also recommend denying all-way stops at two Avondale Avenue intersections and holding the Gedney Way parking restriction removal for more resident input. Other items include modifying parking restrictions on Archer Avenue and removing spaces on E.J. Conroy Drive.

• Stop sign installation recommended at Abbey Drive and Lakeview Drive (T intersection)
• All-way stop requests at Avondale Avenue & Ethelridge Road and Avondale Avenue & Easton Avenue not recommended
• Removal of one-hour parking restriction on Gedney Way held for additional resident responses
• Modification of two-hour parking restriction on Archer Avenue near North Broadway to be considered after polling residents
• Removal of two parking spaces on E.J. Conroy Drive to improve visibility from City Hall driveway

The Transportation Commission approved a stop sign on Abbey Drive at Lakeview Drive, and approved several other staff recommendations including pavement markings on Stewart Place and removing parking spaces on E.J. Conroy Drive. Items regarding Gedney Way parking and Archer Avenue restrictions were held for further review, while all-way stop requests at Avondale Road intersections were denied.

• Approved stop sign on Abbey Drive at Lakeview Drive
• Denied all-way stop at Avondale Road & Ethelridge Road
• Denied all-way stop at Avondale Road & Easton Avenue
• Approved pavement markings at 10 Stewart Place exit driveway
• Approved removing one parking space north and south of City Hall driveway on E.J. Conroy Drive
• Held Gedney Way parking restriction removal for more responses
• Held Archer Avenue parking restriction modification for resident polling
• Held Hall Avenue at Woodale Place all-way stop for additional review

Recreation & Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will review the fee schedule and the Spring/Summer Guide. The body will also discuss ongoing projects including the Gillie Lot paving and the Community Center Feasibility Study.

• Fee Schedule
• Gillie Lot Paving
• Community Center Feasibility Study
• Battle Hill Park Playground
• WE-GO Swing

The Recreation Advisory Committee accepted prior minutes and heard staff reports. Commissioner Bass announced completed Gillie lot paving, a successful We-Go-Swing ribbon cutting, and a March request for Battle Hill Park playground funds. New fees were proposed for various programs, including increases for softball, preschool, community gardens, basketball, and hockey, plus a new kayaking permit fee.

• Accepted November 21, 2024 minutes (motion by Schoenfeld, second by Scully)
• Noted completion of Gillie lot paving
• Reported We-Go-Swing ribbon cutting at Delfino Park
• Announced Battle Hill Park playground closure for 2.5 months, reopening by mid-June
• Reported LaBella approved to oversee Community Center Feasibility Study
• Introduced proposed fee schedule with increases and new kayaking permit

Agenda

The Design Review Board will review two applications to convert single-family homes into multi-family dwellings. Both projects require use and area variances for the proposed renovations and additions.

• Application for 1 Lafayette Street to convert a one-family dwelling to a four-unit multi-family dwelling
• Application for 3 Lafayette Street to convert a one-family dwelling to a six-unit multi-family dwelling

The White Plains Design Review Board met on January 13, 2025, and approved multiple sign and canopy applications, including those for Royal Petroleum, Porsche Pepe, Central Tax, Coral Seafood, Flos Dispensary, and Aires Ronteras. Several applications were not reviewed because applicants were absent or requested adjournments, and one application (ExtraSpace Storage) was not approved, with the applicant asked to resubmit alternate options. The board also reviewed two variance applications for multi-family conversions with no comment, pending final design submission.

• Approved Royal Petroleum canopy application with conditions (no perimeter lighting, non-illuminated green border, sign permit required)
• Approved Porsche Pepe sign application with conditions (opaque backgrounds, no visible wires, sealed drawings required)
• Approved Central Tax wall sign application
• Approved Coral Seafood awning recover application
• Approved Flos Dispensary sign application with conditions (opaque background on pole sign, electrical permit required)
• Approved Aires Ronteras awning recover application
• Did not approve ExtraSpace Storage signage; applicant to resubmit alternate options
• Reviewed variance applications for 1 and 3 Lafayette Street with no comment; applicant to return with final design if variances granted

Agenda

The White Plains Board of Appeals Zoning will hold hearings on multiple variance applications, including a proposed Buddhist temple (adjourned), a battery energy storage facility appeal, and several residential addition and conversion proposals. The most substantial new items are use variance requests to convert two single-family homes at 1 and 3 Lafayette Street into four- and six-unit multi-family dwellings, requiring numerous area variances. Several items are adjourned to February 5, 2025, or listed with no appearance.

• Buddhist Temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, with multiple variances for wetlands buffer and setbacks (adjourned to 02/05/2025)
• Appeal of building department determination that a Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) at 118 Oakley Avenue is not a permitted use
• Use variance to convert 1 Lafayette Street from single-family to 4-unit multi-family dwelling, with 9 requested variances
• Use variance to convert 3 Lafayette Street from single-family to 6-unit multi-family dwelling, with 8 requested variances
• 60 South Broadway extension request for height variance of 302 feet (adjourned to 02/05/2025)

Agenda

The Common Council adopted several ordinances regarding city infrastructure, grants, and parking regulations. The body also approved a feasibility study for an Intergenerational Community Center and a grant for 168 affordable rental units.

• Grant of $2,750,000 from the Affordable Housing Assistance Fund for 168 rental units at Brookfield Commons Phase 3
• Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding the operation of internal combustion leaf blowers
• Agreement with Labella Associates, D.P.C. for an Intergenerational Community Center Feasibility Study
• Parking modifications on Bank Street, Hamilton Avenue, and Irving Place
• Adjourned public hearing for Galleria City Holding Company LLC regarding a new TD-2 District at 100 Main Street

The Common Council approved a $2,750,000 grant from the Affordable Housing Assistance Fund to the White Plains Housing Authority for construction of 168 affordable rental units at Brookfield Commons Phase 3. The council also adopted ordinances for an electric garbage truck grant, a feasibility study for an intergenerational community center, a ban on gas leaf blowers, and several other items. A public hearing on the Galleria rezoning was opened and adjourned to February 3, 2025. The Hindu Temple of Tristate site plan items were tabled.

• Approved $2,750,000 AHAF grant for Brookfield Commons Phase 3 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Capital Project C5552 for electric garbage truck (7-0)
• Established Capital Project C5656 for Intergenerational Community Center Feasibility Study (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance banning internal combustion leaf blowers after Dec 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized tax abatement agreement for WP Three Housing Development Fund Corp (7-0)
• Approved $222,014 NYS OASAS grant for Project Hope Program (7-0)
• Approved $100,650 Westchester County grant for Youth Employment Program (7-0)
• Tabled Hindu Temple of Tristate site plan items 37-49

Agenda

The Common Council is considering an ordinance amending the municipal code to set December 15, 2024 as the final date for gas-powered leaf blowers, while allowing gas turbine debris blowers on properties of 50 acres or more used primarily for recreation. The Council will also vote on accepting a $770,880 NYSERDA grant for an electric garbage truck, establishing a $175,000 feasibility study for an intergenerational community center, and multiple board appointments.

• Ordinance setting Dec 15, 2024 deadline for internal combustion leaf blowers with exception for gas turbine blowers on 50+ acre recreational properties
• Amendment to Capital Project C5552 to accept $770,880 NYSERDA grant for electric garbage truck and infrastructure, eliminating serial bonds
• Establishment of Capital Project C5656 for Intergenerational Community Center Feasibility Study with $175,000 from fund balance
• Appointment of Tanya D. Norris to the Planning Board for a term ending Dec 31, 2031