Mount Pleasant public meetings in 2024

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will vote on several authorizations, including a water agreement with Toll Brothers to up‑size the water main for system‑wide improvements to the Kensico Water District. The board will also consider funding adjustments for storm‑sewer and asbestos water‑main projects, and approve multiple purchase orders and hiring actions. Additional items include bids for park maintenance and a year‑end budget transfer.

• Authorization to award Caustic Soda (25%) contract to JCI Jones Chemicals (Resolution 477-24)
• Authorization to obtain bids for Mount Pleasant Parks maintenance for 2025 (Resolution 478-24)
• Authorization to enter a water agreement with Toll Brothers for water‑main up‑size (Resolution 479-24)
• Authorization to amend funding allocation for Whittier Drive Phase II Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (Purchase Order 830-22-04, Resolution 480-24)
• Authorization to hire a part‑time dispatcher effective December 24, 2024 (Resolution 487-24 and 488-24)

The Town Board unanimously approved a water agreement with Toll Brothers to upsize water mains to 16 inches in the Kensico Water District, paying a $317,700 one-time fee from ARP funding. The board also amended funding allocations for three water and sewer projects to use ARPA funds, and awarded a caustic soda bid to JCI Jones Chemicals. All resolutions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved caustic soda bid to JCI Jones Chemicals at $1.54/gallon (5-0)
• Authorized bids for park floral/shrub maintenance and mowing for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved water main upsizing agreement with Toll Brothers, $317,700 from ARP (5-0)
• Amended Whittier Drive storm sewer funding to use up to $500,000 ARPA (5-0)
• Amended Phase 3 asbestos water main project funding to use up to $1.3M ARPA (5-0)
• Amended Lozza Drive water treatment project funding to use up to $1M ARPA (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders for cameras, tactical camera kit, and skip timing system (5-0)
• Hired two part-time dispatchers at $25/hour (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will hold public hearings for a proposed single-family subdivision and a New York City Department of Environmental Protection project. The board will review site plans and zoning compliance for both locations.

• Public hearing for 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision (PSD 24-1)
• Public hearing for DEP Kensico project on Westlake Drive (PSP 24-9)
• Review of R-40 zone compliance for both proposals
• Consideration of Spearman Architectural Design, PC plans
• Review of Ove Arup and Partners engineering for DEP project

The Planning Board closed public hearings and directed staff to draft approval resolutions for two applications: a two-lot subdivision at 420 Nanny Hagen Road and a NYC DEP site plan for the Kensico-Eastview Connection tunnel project on Westlake Drive. Both matters were advanced despite neighbor opposition and an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the subdivision. No final approvals were granted at this meeting.

• Closed public hearing for subdivision PSD 24-1 at 420 Nanny Hagen Road (unanimous)
• Instructed consultant to draft approval resolution for subdivision PSD 24-1 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for DEP site plan PSP 24-9 on Westlake Drive (unanimous)
• Instructed consultant to draft approval resolution for DEP site plan PSP 24-9 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four new applications for zoning variances. These requests involve setbacks for a pergola, fence, carport, and front portico.

• Z-24-43: Variance for existing pergola at 68 Allison Ln
• Z-24-44: Variance for 6-foot-high fence at 430 Marietta Ave
• Z-24-45: Variance for detached carport at 496 Old Chappaqua Rd
• Z-24-46: Variance for new front portico at 121 Philip Pl

Town Board

The board will continue public hearings on the preliminary 2025 budget, a local law to exceed the 2% tax cap, and a hardship variance request from New Leaf Energy. In the Supervisor's Report, the board will vote to adopt the 2025 budget, deny the New Leaf Energy variance, and authorize bids for caustic soda delivery to two water‑treatment plants and fire‑hydrant repairs. Additional items include several purchase orders and authorizations for town services and equipment.

• Adopt 2025 Budget – Resolution 475-24
• Local law to exceed the 2% tax cap for the 2025 budget – Resolution 460-24
• Deny New Leaf Energy hardship variance application – Resolution 476-24
• Obtain bids for delivery of caustic soda (25%) for two water‑treatment plants – Resolution 462-24
• Purchase Order 70-24-65: 2025 Ford F‑350 – Resolution 472-24

The Town Board adopted the 2025 budget, which stays within the 2% tax cap after adjustments, and denied New Leaf Energy's hardship variance request to bypass the six-month moratorium on battery energy storage systems. The board also approved several purchase orders and hires, including a seasonal maintenance laborer and a 2025 Ford F-350 with plow.

• Adopted 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Denied New Leaf Energy's hardship variance for battery storage (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for caustic soda delivery for two water treatment plants (unanimous)
• Accepted revised fire hydrant maintenance agreement for Thornwood Fire District (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 75 American flags for $2,102 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Graco line striper for $9,429.95 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F-350 with plow for $61,262.20 (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for town pool concession stand for 2025-2027 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will review resolutions for senior housing, a subdivision, and a site plan amendment. The board will also consider a public hearing for a proposed lot split.

• Resolution for Brightview Senior Living subdivision and site plan
• Resolution for Kensico Preserve age-restricted town home development
• Resolution for 40 Saw Mill River Road site plan amendment
• Public hearing for 420 Nanny Hagen Road subdivision
• Review of NYC DEP Kensico Eastview Connection Contract #2

The Planning Board approved four resolutions for the Kensico Preserve development, a 162-unit age-restricted townhome project by Toll Brothers, after a lengthy discussion about edits requested by the applicant and DEP. The board also approved minutes, a steep slopes application, a 90-day extension for Brightview Senior Living, and scheduled a public hearing for a site plan amendment. No substantive decisions were made on the Nanny Hagen Road subdivision due to lack of quorum.

• Adopted minutes from 11-18-2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Steep Slopes application SS 24-05 for retaining walls and pool at 1 Point Place, Chappaqua (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan PSP 24-02 for NYC DEP Kensico Eastview Connection Contract #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision SD 23-03 for Kensico Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan SP 23-05 for Kensico Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved Steep Slopes SS 23-12 for Kensico Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved Wetlands W 23-03 for Kensico Preserve (unanimous)
• Granted 90-day extension for subdivision SD 20-6 for Brightview Senior Living (unanimous)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold public hearings on the preliminary 2025 budget, a local law to exceed the 2% tax cap, and a hardship variance request for a battery storage moratorium submitted by New Leaf Energy. The board will also consider reappointing Theodore Lai to the Board of Assessment Review through September 30, 2029, receive a Receiver of Taxes report, and approve a three‑year contract with PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP. Additional items include a comptroller memo and routine reports from the town clerk and council members.

• Public Hearing to consider a local law authorizing the town to exceed the 2% tax cap
• Public Hearing for the preliminary 2025 budget
• Public Hearing to consider hardship variance from the battery storage moratorium submitted by New Leaf Energy
• Authorization to enter into a three‑year contract with PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
• Authorization to reappoint Theodore Lai to the Board of Assessment Review (term expires September 30, 2029)

The Town Board held public hearings regarding a proposed 2025 preliminary budget of $64.9 million and a request to exceed the 2% tax cap. Both hearings remain open for further public comment. The Board also approved a multi-year audit contract and a board reappointment.

• Continued public hearing for Preliminary 2025 Budget until Dec 10 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 2% Tax Cap local law until Dec 10 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for New Leaf Energy battery storage variance until Dec 10 (5-0)
• Reappointed Theodore Lai to the Board of Assessment Review through Sept 30, 2029 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year audit contract with PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP for 2024-2026 (5-0)
• Authorized Comptroller payment of claims per attached memo (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing applications for the replacement of existing signs for three new tenants. The board will evaluate requests for businesses located on Elwood Avenue, Broadway, and Columbus Avenue.

• Replacement sign for 'Hawthorne Deli' at 373 Elwood Avenue
• Replacement sign for 'Leon's Latin Cafe' at 925 Broadway
• Replacement sign for 'Thorn Hill Cafe' at 652 Columbus Avenue

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will accept meeting minutes and consider an amendment to a site plan for a business office at Bradhurst and Brighton Avenues. The board will also hold public hearings for a steep slopes application at 1 Point Place and a subdivision request at 420 Nannyhagen Road.

• Accept minutes from 11-7-2024 meeting
• Amend resolution for Site Plan SP 23-07 (Bradhurst & Brighton Avenues)
• Public hearing: Steep Slopes SS 24-05 at 1 Point Place, Chappaqua
• Public hearing: Subdivision PSD 24-1 at 420 Nannyhagen Road, Thornwood

The Planning Board voted to amend a condition in the resolution of approval for a 3,000 sq ft business office and storage barn at Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue in Hawthorne, changing the language on which dump trucks are prohibited. The Board also closed the public hearing and directed staff to draft a resolution of approval for MESA retaining walls and a pool at 1 Point Place in Chappaqua. A public hearing on a two-lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road in Thornwood was continued to allow town staff and public service agencies time to respond to a distribution sent the previous Friday.

• Adopted 11-7-2024 Planning Board meeting minutes (Hickey abstained, all others in favor)
• Approved amendment to Site Plan SP 23-07 resolution condition on dump trucks at Bradhurst Ave/Brighton Ave, Hawthorne (Collins voted Nay, all others Aye)
• Closed public hearing for Steep Slopes SS 24-05 at 1 Point Place, Chappaqua (all in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 1 Point Place retaining walls and pool (all in favor)
• Continued public hearing for Subdivision PSD 24-1 at 420 Nannyhagen Road, Thornwood (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will review two new applications. One request seeks a variance to legalize an existing covered deck and adjust the side‑yard setback on a 0.23‑acre parcel in the R‑10 zone. The other request seeks a variance for front‑yard setback after demolishing a single‑family home and rebuilding on a 23,451‑sq‑ft parcel in the R‑20 zone. Both items are appeals of decisions by the Town of Mount Pleasant Building Inspector.

• Z‑24‑41: Steven Pettus requests a variance to reduce the combined side‑yard setback from 25 ft to 22.94 ft for a deck on 90 Lake Shore Dr.
• Z‑24‑42: Dimovski Architecture, for John Pilla, requests a front‑yard setback variance of 10.9 ft for a new home on 168 West Lake Dr.

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 14, 2024, and considered two new applications for variances. No decisions were made; the items were continued for an inspection meeting on the same date. The applications involve a covered deck on a substandard parcel and a new dwelling on a standard parcel.

• No decisions made; both applications continued to inspection meeting

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will vote on the Preliminary 2025 Budget and schedule a public hearing on it. The board will also hold public hearings on a local law to exceed the 2% tax cap and on a hardship variance from the battery storage moratorium. Additional items include several purchase orders, bond approvals, and staffing authorizations.

• Adopt Preliminary 2025 Budget (Resolution 426-24)
• Public hearing on Local Law to exceed 2% tax cap (Resolution 428-24)
• Public hearing on hardship variance from Battery Storage Moratorium (Resolution 429-24)
• Accept performance bond of $390,000 for Stafford Lot Improvements at 200 Lake Road (Resolution 433-24)
• Authorize hiring of part‑time police dispatcher effective Nov 13 2024 (Resolution 442-24)

The Town Board unanimously adopted the preliminary 2025 budget and scheduled a public hearing for November 26, 2024. It also set hearings on exceeding the 2% tax cap and a hardship variance from the battery storage moratorium. Numerous purchase orders and contracts were approved, including a $1.25M ALS services agreement and several equipment purchases.

• Adopted preliminary 2025 budget (5-0)
• Set public hearing for preliminary 2025 budget on Nov 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Set public hearing to consider exceeding 2% tax cap on Nov 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for New Leaf Energy hardship variance from battery storage moratorium on Nov 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $1,251,227 contract with Starnet Emergency Services for 2025 ALS services (5-0)
• Approved $246,829.20 for police console replacement equipment and installation (5-0)
• Approved $67,717.20 for a 2025 Ford F-350 pickup truck (5-0)
• Rescheduled Dec 24 business session to Dec 23, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will accept minutes from three recent meetings and vote on a one‑year extension of the approval for the parking lot expansion at 40 Saw Mill River Road. It will also hold public hearings on a proposed retaining‑wall project at 1 Point Place in Chappaqua and a zoning‑district extension for 75 Kensico Avenue North in Valhalla.

• One‑year extension of resolution for 40 Saw Mill River Road Site Plan #SP 22-03 parking lot expansion with landscaping and storm‑water improvements (Seventh Jam Development).
• Proposed MESA retaining walls and rear‑yard pool at 1 Point Place, Chappaqua (Steep Slopes # SS 24-05).
• Proposed extension of the Hamlet Zoning District (VH) to 75 Kensico Avenue North, currently zoned R‑10 (Town Board Referral TB # 24-01).
• Acceptance of minutes from the 6‑6‑2024, 10‑9‑2024, and 10‑21‑2024 Planning Board meetings.

The Planning Board voted to draft a positive referral to the Town Board for extending the Valhalla Hamlet zoning district to 75 Kensico Avenue North, allowing a proposed 34-unit multifamily development. The board also approved a one-year extension for the 40 Saw Mill River Road site plan and continued a public hearing for a retaining wall and pool project at 1 Point Place. Minutes from three prior meetings were accepted.

• Approved minutes from 6-6-2024, 10-9-2024, and 10-21-2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Granted second one-year extension for 40 Saw Mill River Road site plan SP 22-03 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for steep slopes application SS 24-05 at 1 Point Place (unanimous)
• Voted to draft positive referral for TB #24-01, 75 Kensico Avenue North zoning extension (unanimous)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold a public hearing on amending Town Code Section 105-1 and A224 to establish fees for crane and blasting permits. The Supervisor's Report includes authorization to adopt that amendment, several purchase orders for services and equipment, and bond-related authorizations. Council members will consider additional purchase orders, bond releases, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes routine reports and scheduling of future sessions.

• Public Hearing to amend Town Code Section 105-1, Crane Permits and A224, establishing fees for cranes and blasting permits (Resolution 412-24)
• Authorization to amend Town Code Section 105-1, Crane Permits and A224 (Resolution 413-24)
• Purchase Order 162-24-20: Temporary cleaning of Town Hall (Resolution 414-24)
• Purchase Order 30-24-35: Light Tower (Resolution 417-24)
• Authorization to promote William Scaplehorn to Foreman, Highway Department, salary per 2024 Budget (Resolution 422-24)

The Town Board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $11.5 million in refunding bonds to refinance a portion of its 2014 Public Improvement Bonds, with the goal of achieving debt service savings. The board also approved a local law establishing new crane permit requirements and fees, and authorized several purchase orders, including a $6,300 contract for temporary Town Hall cleaning and a $39,780.92 purchase of two solar-powered light towers. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Local Law No. 9-2024 amending crane permit rules and fees (5-0)
• Authorized $11.5M refunding bond resolution for debt savings (5-0)
• Approved $6,300 purchase order for temporary Town Hall cleaning (5-0)
• Approved plan review services for DEP lab renovation (5-0)
• Approved $39,780.92 for two solar-powered light towers (5-0)
• Approved $8,226.82 for mobile device license renewals (5-0)
• Approved $4,505.85 for diagnostic software (5-0)
• Promoted William Scaplehorn to Highway Department Foreman (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed New York City Department of Environmental Protection project called the Kensico Eastview Connection. The hearing will consider Contract #2 for tunnel, shafts and excavation work and Contract #3 for KEC Buildings, referenced in Site Plan PSP 24-02. The project site is located at 2 Walker Road, Valhalla, in zone OB-2.

• Public hearing on NYC DEP Kensico Eastview Connection Contract #2 (Tunnel, Shafts, Excavation)
• Public hearing on NYC DEP Kensico Eastview Connection Contract #3 (KEC Buildings)
• Review of Site Plan PSP 24-02 for 2 Walker Road, Valhalla
• Discussion of zoning designation OB-2 for the project site
• Presentation by engineer/architect Ove Arup and Partners, Hazen and Sawyer

The Planning Board held a public hearing for the NYC DEP's Kensico-Eastview Connection project at 2 Walker Road, Valhalla, which includes tunnel construction, blasting, and site work. The board voted to close the hearing and open a 30-day comment period, and directed the consultant to draft a resolution of approval. No final decision was made; the board is awaiting additional information on truck routes and road restoration.

• Opened public hearing for Site Plan PSP 24-02 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and set 30-day comment period (unanimous)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a request for new signage at a restaurant located at 14 Marble Avenue. The applicant is Mark Dipaolo, representing Marble Prop Holdco, LLC.

• Review new signage for 'Vida' restaurant at 14 Marble Avenue
• Consider Section/Block/Lot 106.15-1-74
• Review application by Mark Dipaolo for Marble Prop Holdco, LLC

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications at its October 10, 2024 meeting. Application Z-24-37 seeks a variance to raise a fence to 5 feet at 561 Manhattan Avenue, Thornwood, NY, in the R-10 zone. Application Z-24-40 seeks side‑yard and total‑combined‑yard setback variances for a two‑story addition at 12 Far Hill Lane, Pleasantville, NY, in the R-40 zone. An inspection meeting related to these items was held on October 5, 2024.

• Z-24-37: variance to increase fence height from 4 ft to 5 ft at 561 Manhattan Ave, R-10 zone
• Z-24-40: variance to reduce side‑yard setback from 23.3 ft to 17.51 ft (requested 7.49 ft) at 12 Far Hill Ln, R-40 zone
• Z-24-40: variance to reduce total combined yard setback from 54.6 ft to 48.81 ft (requested 1.19 ft) at 12 Far Hill Ln, R-40 zone
• Inspection meeting held on October 5, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two applications. First, a 1-foot height variance for a 5-foot fence at 561 Manhattan Avenue, Thornwood, was approved 5-0. Second, a variance for a 2-story addition at 12 Far Hill Lane, Pleasantville, was approved 5-0, despite a neighbor's concern about water runoff.

• Approved 1-foot fence height variance at 561 Manhattan Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance for 2-story addition at 12 Far Hill Lane (5-0)

General

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will vote on approvals for a generator installation at 67 Leroy Road and a wetlands mitigation plan for the same site. It will also approve a 3,000‑sq‑ft business office project on vacant parcels at Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue. Continuing public hearings will address a proposed 162‑unit age‑restricted townhome development by Toll Brothers on Columbus Avenue, and a new hearing will consider retaining‑wall work at 1 Point Place.

• Approval of 67 Leroy Road site plan for an 80 kW propane‑fueled residential generator (Application # SP 24-7)
• Approval of wetlands mitigation for the 67 Leroy Road addition (Application # W 24-03)
• Approval of development of vacant parcels at Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue for a ~3,000 sq ft business office with parking and storm‑water facilities (Subdivision # SD 23-04, Site Plan # SP 23-07)
• Continuing public hearing on proposed 162‑unit age‑restricted townhome development at Columbus Avenue (Subdivision # SD 23-03, Site Plan # SP 23-05)
• New public hearing on proposed retaining walls and rear‑yard pool at 1 Point Place (Steep Slopes # SS 24-05)

The Mount Pleasant Planning Board closed the public hearing for the Kensico Preserve 162-unit age-restricted townhome project and voted 4-2 to direct the consultant to draft a resolution of approval with conditions. The board also approved resolutions for a generator and wetlands mitigation at 67 Leroy Road, and for a business office development at Bradhurst and Brighton Avenues. A new public hearing for a retaining wall and pool at 1 Point Place was continued for more information.

• Closed public hearing for Kensico Preserve senior townhomes (all AYE)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for Kensico Preserve (4-2)
• Approved wetlands resolution for 67 Leroy Road generator (all AYE)
• Approved site plan resolution for 67 Leroy Road generator (all AYE)
• Approved subdivision resolution for Bradhurst/Brighton Ave office (all AYE)
• Approved steep slopes resolution for Bradhurst/Brighton Ave office (all AYE)
• Approved site plan resolution for Bradhurst/Brighton Ave office (all AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 1 Point Place retaining walls (all AYE)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several resolutions, including awarding a cleaning contract for Town Hall and holding a public hearing to amend Chapter 162 of the Town Code on property maintenance. Additional items include a property transfer from the American Legion, street‑closing permits for Beverly Road and Shelley Avenue, and a purchase order for new stairs at the Little Tikes Playground in Carroll Park. The board will also address employment extensions and promotions for police and municipal staff, and set dates for upcoming work and business sessions.

• Authorize award of Town Hall cleaning bid to Top Maintenance Services, LLC (Purchase Order 162-24-19)
• Public hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 162 Property Maintenance (Resolution 399-24)
• Authorize acceptance of property transfer from American Legion, Gilbert Rauh Post No. 1574 (Resolution 403-24)
• Authorize street closing permits for Beverly Road at Tuxedo Place and Shelley Avenue from W. Maple Street to Locust Street (Resolution 404-24)
• Purchase Order 70-24-58 for replacement stairs and decking at Little Tikes Playground, Carroll Park (Resolution 409-24)

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 8-2024, amending Town Code Chapter 162 to require property owners to maintain the area between the property line and the curb (or 10 feet outside the property line if no curb), including rights-of-way. The board also awarded a two-year Town Hall cleaning contract to Top Maintenance Services, LLC for $139,672, and approved several other resolutions including a police officer hire, property transfer, and street closing permits.

• Adopted Local Law 8-2024 amending Chapter 162 property maintenance (5-0)
• Awarded Town Hall cleaning bid to Top Maintenance Services, LLC, $139,672 over 2 years (5-0)
• Authorized plan review for Le Setai venue, $5,150 (5-0)
• Accepted transfer of American Legion properties for $500 (5-0)
• Granted street closing permits for two block parties (5-0)
• Authorized final lump sum payment of $7,982.11 to estate of Michael Ibert (5-0)
• Extended police officer job offer to Mark Polak (5-0)
• Promoted Francisco Hernandez Tovar to Senior Account Clerk (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider awarding a contract for traffic signal improvements and amending the property maintenance code. The agenda includes authorizing various purchases, agreements, and personnel changes.

• Award traffic signal improvements contract to Verde Electric
• Amend Town Code Chapter 162 Property Maintenance
• Authorize repairs to fire hydrants in all six fire districts
• Renew School Resource Officer agreements for 2024-2025
• Authorize construction of office and storage room at Legion Hall

The Town Board unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including awarding a $333,417 contract to Verde Electric for traffic signal improvements on Columbus Avenue at Stevens Avenue. The board also authorized a public hearing on property maintenance code amendments, approved a $149,130 water treatment SCADA purchase order, and renewed School Resource Officer agreements with two school districts. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Awarded $333,417 traffic signal contract to Verde Electric (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Oct 8 on property maintenance code amendment (5-0)
• Approved $149,130 SCADA purchase order for Kensico Water District (5-0)
• Authorized fire hydrant maintenance agreements for six fire districts (5-0)
• Reinstated STAR exemption for 70 Grandview Lane (5-0)
• Renewed SRO agreements with Pocantico Hills and Valhalla school districts (5-0)
• Waived $69,326.69 in penalties/fees for AKJS properties (5-0)
• Approved $343,738.82 in legal invoices from Baker Hostetler (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Pleasant Ridge Architectural Review Board will consider three applications for signage. Two applications request a new door sign and wall sign for the tenant "Movement" at 115 Wall Street, Valhalla. The third application seeks to replace an existing wall and ground sign cabinet for "Holiday Inn Express & Suites" at 18-20 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY. The board will decide whether to approve the proposed sign designs.

• 24-14 – Install new door sign and wall sign for tenant "Movement" at 115 Wall Street, Valhalla
• 24-15 – Reface existing free‑standing sign for tenant "Movement" at 115 Wall Street, Valhalla
• 24-18 – Replace existing wall and ground sign cabinet for "Holiday Inn Express & Suites" at 18-20 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several items. It will accept a resolution approving the transfer of an existing accessory apartment at 12 Reeback Drive to new owners. It will also hear a 90‑day extension request for the Kensico Preserve 73‑lot cluster subdivision and public hearings on an 80 kW propane‑fueled generator and a wetland mitigation plan at 67 Leroy Road. Additional continuing applications and a town‑board referral to extend the Hamlet Zoning District at 75 Kensico Avenue North are also on the agenda.

• Acceptance of resolution for accessory apartment transfer at 12 Reeback Drive
• 25th 90‑day extension request for Kensico Preserve 73‑lot cluster subdivision
• Public hearing: 80 kW propane generator installation at 67 Leroy Road
• Public hearing: Wetland disturbance mitigation for addition at 67 Leroy Road
• Town Board Referral: Extend Hamlet Zoning District to 75 Kensico Avenue North

The Planning Board approved the transfer of an accessory apartment special use permit at 12 Reeback Drive and granted a 25th 90-day extension for the Kensico Preserve subdivision. Public hearings were held for a generator and wetlands mitigation at 67 Leroy Road, with resolutions of approval drafted. The board also directed drafting approvals for site plan, steep slopes, and subdivision applications for Brighton Ave Properties, and scheduled a public hearing for retaining walls at 1 Point Place. A town board referral for rezoning at 75 Kensico Avenue North was discussed but deferred for a formal presentation.

• Approved accessory apartment special use transfer at 12 Reeback Drive (unanimous)
• Granted 25th 90-day extension for Kensico Preserve subdivision (unanimous)
• Closed public hearings for 67 Leroy generator and wetlands applications (unanimous)
• Directed drafting approval resolution for 67 Leroy generator site plan (unanimous)
• Directed drafting approval resolution for 67 Leroy wetlands application (unanimous)
• Directed drafting approval resolutions for Brighton Ave site plan, steep slopes, and subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 1 Point Place steep slopes application (unanimous)
• Deferred formal presentation on 75 Kensico Ave North rezoning referral

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests for residential projects, including additions and fences. The board will also review an appeal regarding the permitted use of a landscaping supply facility on Bradhurst Avenue.

• Z-24-31: Appeal for landscaping supply facility use on Bradhurst Avenue
• Z-24-34: Two-story addition and roof entry at 32 Hays Street
• Z-24-35: Legalization of an existing shed at 132 Sherman Ave
• Z-24-39: Special Use Permit for guest house renovation at 1130 Bedford Rd
• Z-24-33: Two-story addition and 6-foot fence at 213 Albany Ave

Town Board

The board will hold public hearings on a proposed six‑month moratorium for battery storage facilities and an amendment to Town Code Chapter 162 on property maintenance. It will vote on authorizations for the moratorium, the code amendment, several purchase orders, and staffing hires. Additional items include bids for town hall cleaning and grant letters for the public library.

• Public Hearing for a 6‑month moratorium on battery storage facilities (Resolution 348-24)
• Authorization to establish the 6‑month moratorium (Resolution 350-24)
• Purchase Order 144-24-03: Engineering software, annual subscription (Resolution 352-24)
• Authorization to hire LA BELLA APC, third‑party traffic consultant (Resolution 354-24)
• Authorization to purchase up to $4,000 in radio equipment from the Town of Harrison (Resolution 364-24)

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 7-2024, imposing a six-month moratorium on new battery energy storage system installations, citing safety concerns raised during a public hearing. The board also tabled a proposed amendment to Town Code Chapter 162 on property maintenance after public comments. Numerous purchase orders and contracts were approved, including software, equipment, and road paving.

• Adopted 6-month moratorium on battery storage facilities (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Town Code Chapter 162 Property Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $6,362.90 for engineering software subscriptions (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for Town Hall cleaning services (unanimous)
• Approved $88,077.85 for 14 tablet computers via LETECH grant (unanimous)
• Approved $331,306.96 for milling and paving operations (unanimous)
• Approved $38,248.84 for two mobile sign boards (unanimous)
• Approved $8,586.00 for Mad Science workshops at camp (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider extending approval for two subdivisions and review a site plan for a business office. The meeting includes public hearings on three proposed developments.

• Extension requested for Kingsview Acres subdivision (12 lots)
• Extension requested for Subdivision application # SD 21-03 (25 Meadowbrook Road)
• Public hearing for 12 Reeback Drive accessory apartment transfer
• Public hearing for 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision
• Public hearing for Brighton Ave and Bradhurst Ave business office site plan

The Mount Pleasant Planning Board granted two 180-day extensions for subdivision approvals, accepted prior meeting minutes, and opened public hearings on an accessory apartment special use, a two-lot subdivision, and a commercial office site plan. The board continued the Nannyhagen Road subdivision hearing pending further review and closed the Brighton/Bradhurst hearing with a written comment period open until September 16.

• Granted 180-day extension for subdivision SD 21-03 at 25 Meadowbrook Road (unanimous)
• Granted 180-day extensions for Kingsview Acres subdivision, site plan, and steep slope approvals (Lederman abstained)
• Accepted minutes from 8-19-2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for accessory apartment special use at 12 Reeback Drive (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 12 Reeback Drive and directed consultant to draft approval resolution (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for subdivision PSD 24-1 at 420 Nannyhagen Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for site plan SP 23-07 at Brighton/Bradhurst Ave; written comments due Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Requested Town Board ask NYS DOT to study traffic light at Brighton/Bradhurst location (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will adopt a resolution approving Site Plan application PSP 23-001 for demolition of an existing structure and construction of a mixed-use building with ground‑floor retail and four apartments at 146 Broadway. The board will also review a proposed 3,000‑sq‑ft landscaping supply barn and 200‑sq‑ft office building on vacant parcels at Brighton and Bradhurst Avenues. Additional items include a wetland mitigation application for 67 Leroy Road and a town‑board referral to extend the Hamlet Zoning District to 75 Kensico Avenue North.

• Adopt resolution for Site Plan # PSP 23-001, mixed‑use building at 146 Broadway
• Review Brighton Ave & Bradhurst Ave development: 3,000 SF barn, 200 SF office (Site Plan # SP 23-07)
• Consider Wetland Application # W 24-03 for 67 Leroy Road
• Consider Town Board Referral TB # 24-01 to extend Hamlet Zoning District (VH) to 75 Kensico Avenue North

The Board discussed revised plans for a landscaping supply and storage facility and a wetland buffer mitigation plan for a residential addition. No final votes were recorded for the items discussed, and one referral was adjourned by the applicant.

• Discussed revised site plan for Brighton Ave and Bradhurst Ave development (SP 23-07, SD 23-04, SS 23-13)
• Reviewed wetland buffer mitigation plan for 67 Leroy Road (W 24-03)
• Adjourned Town Board Referral TB # 24-01 for 75 Kensico Avenue North

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider four applications for new or replacement signs at locations in Valhalla, Thornwood, and Hawthorne. The items include door and wall signs for a new tenant at 115 Wall Street, a freestanding sign refacing, and new signage for a medical center and a bar.

• New door and wall sign for 'Movement' at 115 Wall Street
• Reface existing freestanding sign for 'Movement' at 115 Wall Street
• Replacement of two signs for 'United Urgent Care' at 960-1060 Broadway
• New building signs for 'Catharsis Bar & Grill' at 415 Commerce Street

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on amendments to codes regarding explosives, filming, and peddling. The board is also discussing a potential 6-month moratorium on the development of battery storage facilities in the Town of Mt. Pleasant.

• Proposed 6-month moratorium for battery storage facilities development
• Public hearings to amend Town Code on explosives, filming, and peddling/soliciting
• Street closing permits for Marietta Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Armand Place, and Greenwood Lane
• Renewal of School Resource Officer agreement with Mount Pleasant Central School District
• Purchase orders for police department equipment including traffic cameras and mobile computers

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 4-2024, amending Chapter 104 to overhaul explosives and blasting regulations, including new permit requirements, insurance, and vibration standards. It also adopted Local Law No. 5-2024 to update filming regulations and introduced a proposed Local Law No. 6-2024 to amend peddling and soliciting rules, which was not voted on. Additionally, the board authorized a public hearing for a six-month moratorium on battery storage facilities and approved numerous purchase orders and administrative actions.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4-2024 amending explosives and blasting regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 5-2024 amending filming regulations (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 6-month battery storage moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved $2,450 plan review for Rockefeller guard house (unanimous)
• Approved $26,500/month consultant contract extension through 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 programming to correct parcel data (unanimous)
• Approved $16,929.55 for 14 mobile computers with printers (unanimous)
• Approved $49,020.48 for 28 traffic cameras (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a series of variance applications for residential properties. Items include a lot‑width reduction for a new single‑family home, setback and lot‑coverage changes for an addition, a 12.5‑ft retaining wall on an 85‑acre parcel, a fence height increase, and a use change to a two‑family dwelling. Each request seeks relief from the Building Inspector’s decision for parcels in the R‑10, R‑20, and R‑40 zones.

• Z-24-22: Reduce minimum lot width from 75 ft to 64 ft for a new single‑family dwelling on 0 Lake Shore Dr (10,042 sf) in the R‑10 Zone.
• Z-24-23: Increase side‑yard setbacks (e.g., from 1.4 ft to 8.6 ft) for a rear‑yard two‑story addition at 23 Requa St (2,750 sf) in the R‑10 Zone.
• Z-24-27: Permit a 12.5‑ft retaining wall on an 85‑acre parcel at 0 West Lake Drive in the R‑40 Zone.
• Z-24-29: Allow a 6‑ft high fence in rear and side yards at 17 Linwood St W (10,000 sf) in the R‑10 Zone.
• Z-24-30: Change use from single‑family to two‑family dwelling for a two‑story addition on 301 Columbus Ave (2.45 acres) in the R‑20 Zone.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a new single-family dwelling on a vacant parcel at 0 Lake Shore Drive, Pleasantville, despite concerns about sight distance and lot shape. The board also approved a fence variance for 17 Linwood Street W. and a garden shed variance for 137 Jefferson Avenue. Three other applications were adjourned to the September 12 meeting.

• Approved variance for new single-family dwelling at 0 Lake Shore Drive (4-0)
• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 17 Linwood Street W. (4-0)
• Approved garden shed variance at 137 Jefferson Avenue (4-0)
• Adjourned application for rear yard addition at 23 Requa St. to September 12
• Adjourned NYC DEP retaining wall variance at 0 West Lake Drive to September 12
• Adjourned two-story addition variance at 301 Columbus Ave. to September 12

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider approving a resolution for subdivision application # PSD covering 743 Bedford Road, splitting a 288.49‑acre parcel into a 281.64‑acre lot and a 6.86‑acre lot with an existing house. The board will also review several pending proposals, including a residential propane‑fired generator at 67 Leroy Road, a one‑lot‑to‑two‑lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road, a special‑use request for an accessory apartment at 12 Reeback Drive, and an amendment to add to a guest cottage at 1130 Bedford Road.

• Acceptance of resolution for subdivision application # PSD at 743 Bedford Road (two‑lot split of 288.49 acre parcel)
• Proposed 80 kW propane‑fueled residential generator at 67 Leroy Road (Site Plan # SP‑24‑7)
• Proposed one‑lot‑to‑two‑lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road (Subdivision # PSD‑24‑1)
• Special‑use approval for accessory apartment at 12 Reeback Drive (Accessory Apartment # PAA‑24‑01)
• Amendment to special‑use permit for addition to guest cottage at 1130 Bedford Road (Site Plan # PSP‑24‑8)

The Planning Board adopted a resolution approving the two-lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road, with an amendment requiring removal of notice signs. The board also scheduled public hearings for several applications, including a generator at 67 Leroy, a subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road, an accessory apartment at 12 Reeback, and a NYC DEP water tunnel project. One application, for 1130 Bedford Road, was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

• Adopted resolution approving 743 Bedford Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 80KW generator at 67 Leroy Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for accessory apartment at 12 Reeback Drive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for NYC DEP Kensico tunnel project (unanimous)
• Application for 1130 Bedford Road withdrawn prior to meeting

General

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will hold a continuing public hearing on a proposed 162-unit age‑restricted multi‑family townhome development. The project is located on a vacant parcel between Columbus Avenue and West Lake Drive in Thornwood and is zoned R‑3A. The applicant is Toll Brothers, Inc., and the owner of the parcel is Legions of Christ, Inc.

• Proposed 162‑unit age‑restricted townhome development (Kensico Preserve) on vacant parcel between Columbus Ave and West Lake Dr, Thornwood
• Subdivision # SD 23-03, Site Plan # SP 23-05
• Steep Slopes # SS 23-12 and Wetlands # W 23-03 identified in the application
• Zone: R‑3A; Owner: Legions of Christ, Inc.; Applicant: Toll Brothers, Inc.
• Engineer/Architect: JMC Engineering, PLLC; Attorney: Zarin & Steinmetz, LLP

The Mount Pleasant Planning Board continued the public hearing for the proposed Kensico Preserve age-restricted townhome development by Toll Brothers. The board heard extensive comments from the applicant, board members, and the public, and voted unanimously to continue the hearing to September 7th. No final decision was made on the project.

• Continued public hearing for Kensico Preserve (Toll Brothers) to September 7 (unanimous)
• No action taken on subdivision, site plan, steep slopes, or wetlands applications

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider a new application for signage. The board will review the proposed installation of an illuminated wall sign and an illuminated monument sign.

• Application 24-13: Illuminated wall and monument signs for Lightbridge Academy at 26 Legion Drive

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several new public hearings for residential and commercial projects. The body will also consider a site plan for a restaurant renovation and a cemetery habitat restoration project.

• Proposed mixed-use building at 146 Broadway with ground floor retail and four apartments
• Proposed 3,000 SF landscaping supply and equipment storage barn at Brighton Ave and Bradhurst Ave
• Proposed two lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road for a single-family dwelling
• Site plan for restaurant addition and renovation at 6 Saw Mill River Road
• Wetlands application for habitat restoration and recreational pathway at 273 Lakeview Avenue

The Board approved a site plan and SEQR negative declaration for a restaurant renovation and addition at 6 Saw Mill River Road. Approval was also recommended for a two-lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road and a mixed-use project at 146 Broadway.

• Approved site plan for restaurant addition and renovation at 6 Saw Mill River Road (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR negative declaration for 6 Saw Mill River Road (unanimous)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 743 Bedford Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Directed consultant to draft negative declaration and resolution of approval for 146 Broadway mixed-use building (unanimous)
• Opened 30-day written comment period for 146 Broadway project (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for NYC DEP KEC project pending specific answers and sign-off (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a wetland consultant for Kensico Cemetery habitat restoration project (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing applications for property variances, including a proposed lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road. Other items include requests for fence height changes and structural additions. One application regarding 133 Lakeshore Drive was noted as adjourned.

• Proposed subdivision of 420 Nannyhagen Road into two lots (Z-24-20)
• Request for a 6-foot fence at 19 Locust Street (Z-24-17)
• Addition of a deck, shed dormer, and pool legalization at 145 Serrano Avenue (Z-24-28)
• Adjourned application for a new dwelling at 133 Lakeshore Drive (Z-24-22)

The July 11, 2024 minutes of the Mount Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals identify continuing and new applications, including a proposed two-lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road and a proposed 6-foot fence at 19 Locust Street. Two other matters, at 133 Lakeshore Drive and 145 Serrano Avenue, are listed as adjourned. The minutes as provided record no motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions, and note only that an inspection meeting will be held.

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold public hearings regarding new crane regulations and amendments to explosives and ammunition codes. The board is also considering streetscape improvements for Elwood Avenue and engineering services for water main replacements.

• Public hearing to extend Kensico Water District to two lots
• Elwood Avenue streetscape improvements including sidewalks and lighting
• Engineering services for Old Farm Water District asbestos water main replacement
• Street closing permit for Myrtle Avenue from Main Street to Bradford Street
• New crane regulations within the Town of Mount Pleasant

The Town Board approved Local Law 3-2024 creating crane regulations (Chapter 105) and extended the Kensico Water District to two Belleview Avenue lots. It also ratified a police union agreement tying longevity pay increases to body-worn camera compliance, authorized a $1.33M Elwood Avenue streetscape contract, and approved $308,098 in legal fees to Baker Hostetler. Public hearings on explosives code amendments and crane rules were held; the explosives hearing remains open until August 13.

• Approved Local Law 3-2024 creating crane regulations (Chapter 105-1 to 105-3) (5-0)
• Approved extension of Kensico Water District to two Belleview Ave lots, Section 106.18 Block 3 Lots 78 & 80 (5-0)
• Ratified Memorandum of Agreement with Police Benevolent Association adjusting longevity pay in exchange for body-worn camera policy compliance (5-0)
• Authorized $1,333,560 Elwood Avenue Streetscape contract to Peter J. Landi, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized $667,000 engineering services to Manganaro Consulting for Old Farm Water District Phase 3 asbestos water main replacement (5-0)
• Authorized $308,098.33 payment to Baker & Hostetler LLP for legal services through March 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on crane regulations; kept explosives code hearing open until August 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for August 13 on amending Chapter 60 Filming and Chapter 153 Peddling and Soliciting (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for the NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection at Westlake Drive. The agenda also includes calls for public hearings on new crane regulations and explosives code amendments. Additionally, the board will consider street demapping for the Kingsview Subdivision.

• Public hearing for NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection special permit
• Proposed crane regulations and explosives code amendments
• Demapping of several streets for Kingsview Subdivision
• Rezoning petition for 75 North Kensico Avenue LLC
• Temporary lifting of public consumption laws for Mount Pleasant Day

The Mount Pleasant Town Board approved a special permit for the NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection project and authorized several contracts, including town hall cleaning and EV charger planning. The Board also scheduled multiple public hearings for July 9, 2024, regarding explosives regulations, crane permits, and water district extensions. Additionally, the Board approved the hiring of a new police officer and finalized lump sum payouts for two departing employees.

• Approved special permit for NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for July 9 on explosives, cranes, and water (5-0)
• Approved demapping of paper streets for Kingsview Subdivision (5-0)
• Authorized $79,200 two-year town hall cleaning contract (5-0)
• Authorized $61,300 for EV charger engineering plans (5-0)
• Appointed Nicholas Euvino as police officer (5-0)
• Approved $116,000 contract for 2024 camp bus services (5-0)
• Approved $69,600 in total tax certiorari settlements (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing applications for building sign modifications and new signage. These include changes to the CVS sign at Rose Hill Shopping Center and new signs for Rice & Spice Grill and Zeppin Ramen & Temaki.

• Sign modification for CVS at 660 Columbus Avenue
• New building sign for Rice & Spice Grill at 621 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY 10594
• Sign replacement for Zeppin Ramen & Temaki at 1008 Broadway, Thornwood, NY 10594

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review resolutions for the Brightview Senior Living development at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a restaurant renovation on Saw Mill River Road and a subdivision application for 743 Bedford Road.

• Brightview Senior Living: 170-unit, four-story senior housing development
• 6 Saw Mill River Road: Proposed restaurant renovation with special events space
• 743 Bedford Road: Two-lot subdivision of a 288.49 acre parcel

The Planning Board adopted the site plan, steep slopes, and subdivision resolutions for Brightview Senior Living, a proposed four-story, 170-unit service-enriched senior housing residence at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, with amendments to conditions. The board also opened and closed a public hearing on a restaurant addition and renovation at 6 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, and directed the consultant to draft a resolution of approval. A public hearing was scheduled for a two-lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road, Sleepy Hollow.

• Adopted site plan resolution as amended for Brightview Senior Living (all members present in favor)
• Adopted steep slopes resolution for Brightview Senior Living (all members present in favor)
• Adopted subdivision resolution for Brightview Senior Living (all members present in favor)
• Opened public hearing for restaurant addition/renovation at 6 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne (all members present in favor)
• Closed public hearing for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant application (all members present in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant application (all members present in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for two-lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road, Sleepy Hollow (all members present in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Mount Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several new applications for property variances. These include a request to subdivide a lot on Nannyhagen Road and height adjustments for fences.

• Monument sign at Columbus Avenue and Zeiss Drive
• Fence height variances for 17 Cambridge Street and 19 Locust Street
• Garage and entry construction at 553 Warren Avenue
• Lot subdivision at 420 Nannyhagen Road
• Enclosed deck legalization at 338 Kelly Street

The Board approved three variance applications for a residential fence, an attached garage, and the legalization of an existing enclosed deck. An application for a lot subdivision was discussed but not decided, and two other applications were adjourned.

• Approved 6-foot-high fence at 17 Cambridge Street (4-0)
• Approved attached single-car garage at 553 Warren Avenue (4-0)
• Approved legalization of existing enclosed deck at 338 Kelly Street (4-0)
• Adjourned monument sign application at 2 Zeiss Drive
• Adjourned 6-foot-high fence application at 19 Locust Street

Town Board

The Town Board will consider amending the town code to adjust tax benefits for senior citizens, disabled persons, and volunteer fire and ambulance personnel. The agenda also includes police department staffing updates and various municipal contracts.

• Amending Town Code Chapter 196 regarding tax benefits
• Traffic review analysis for NY Route 9A and NY Route 100
• Promotion of Sergeant John Boccardi to Police Lieutenant
• Hiring a new full-time Road Maintainer and a seasonal Highway Department employee
• Sewer easement agreement for 561 Manhattan Avenue

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2-2024, amending Town Code Chapter 196 to adjust income eligibility for senior citizen and disabled persons property tax exemptions and to update volunteer fire and ambulance company exemptions. The board also authorized a special permit public hearing for the NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection on Westlake Drive, approved several purchase orders and contracts, and added a Police Lieutenant position, promoting Sergeant John Boccardi to Lieutenant effective June 12, 2024. All recorded votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Local Law No. 2-2024 adjusting income eligibility for senior citizen and disabled persons tax exemptions and updating volunteer fire/ambulance exemptions (5-0)
• Authorized advertising a public hearing for a special permit for NYCDEP Kensico to Eastview Connection (KEC)/Westlake Drive for June 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Order 144-24-01 to DTS Provident Design Engineering for traffic review at NY Route 9A and NY Route 100 for $12,400.00 (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Order 135-24-03 to LiRo GIS Inc. for Assessor's Office mapping contract for $13,133.00 (5-0)
• Authorized participation in Westchester County's Trepp Inc. commercial property data warehouse agreement at no cost to the town (5-0)
• Approved sewer easement agreement for 561 Manhattan Avenue, Hawthorne (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Lohay to the Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term effective June 12, 2024 (5-0)
• Added a Police Lieutenant position and promoted Sergeant John Boccardi to Lieutenant effective June 12, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal for 162 age-restricted multi-family townhomes at Kensico Preserve. The board will also review extension requests for the Kensico Preserve subdivision and EF Academy development. A public hearing is scheduled for a new landscaping storage barn on Brighton and Bradhurst Ave.

• Proposed 162 age-restricted multi-family townhome development at Kensico Preserve
• Extension request for 73-lot cluster subdivision at Kensico Preserve
• One-year extension for EF Academy Phase 2 development
• Construction of single-family dwelling at 106.20-1-10 Arnold Place
• Proposed landscaping supply barn and office building on Brighton and Bradhurst Ave

The Board approved a single-family home construction on Arnold Place and granted two project extension requests. Public hearings continued for a proposed 162-unit senior townhome development and a landscaping supply facility.

• Approved Steep Slopes application #SS 24-3 for a single-family home on Arnold Place (unanimous)
• Granted 24th 90-day extension for Kensico Preserve 73-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted second one-year extension for EF Academy Phase 2 faculty housing (unanimous)
• Voted to continue public hearing for Toll Brothers 162-unit townhome project (unanimous)
• Moved Brighton Ave/Bradhurst Ave landscaping supply application to public hearing (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing several administrative items including personnel hires and purchase orders. A public hearing will be called to discuss amending the town code regarding tax benefits for seniors, disabled persons, and volunteer emergency personnel.

• Call for public hearing to adjust tax benefits for seniors, disabled persons, and volunteer emergency personnel
• Street closing permits for Pythian Avenue and Pamela Lane
• Amendment to purchase order for a Tesla Model Y electric car for the Water Department
• Landscape maintenance agreement with SGD Landscaping Inc. for Banks Hill Cemetery
• Appointments to the Library Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Architectural Review Board

The Town Board approved a series of purchase orders, appointments, and hiring resolutions, including amending a Tesla Model Y purchase for the Water Department to $51,380.00. It authorized advertising a June 11, 2024 public hearing on a local law adjusting tax benefits for senior citizens, disabled persons, and volunteer fire and ambulance personnel. The board also approved street closing permits for two block parties, appointed three residents to town boards, and authorized several hires and a police officer conditional offer. Councilwoman Zaino was recorded absent for all votes.

• Approved $3,700 plan review for New York Medical Clinic project (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Approved $6,050 annual Town Hall boiler maintenance contract (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Approved $2,400 Banks Hill Cemetery landscape maintenance, April 1-Nov 30, 2024 (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Approved street closings for block parties on Pythian Avenue (Sept 7) and Pamela Lane (Aug 24) (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Amended Tesla Model Y purchase for Water Dept from $44,130 to $51,380 (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Authorized public hearing June 11, 2024 on local law adjusting tax benefits for seniors, disabled, and volunteer fire/ambulance personnel (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Appointed Alexandra Kisielewski (Library Board), Adrienne Novak (ZBA), Matthew Rogers (ARB) (4-0, Zaino absent)
• Authorized hiring of Anthony Tothill, Giovanni DiMatteo, promotion of Christopher Madera, and conditional police officer offer (4-0, Zaino absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal to create a new "service Enriched Senior Housing Floating Zone" for a 170-unit residence. The agenda also includes site plan approvals, extension requests, and several new residential and utility applications.

• Rezoning of 236 & 364 Grasslands Road to create a "service Enriched Senior Housing Floating Zone"
• Site plan approval for Creative Arts Center relocation at 200 Lake Road
• Proposed 6,150 sq ft energy storage system at 115 Wall Street
• One-year extension request for warehouse/light industrial buildings at 14/16 Skyline Drive
• New single-family dwelling construction at Arnold Place

The Board approved resolutions for the Creative Arts Center site plan and a 170-unit senior housing development, contingent on engineering comments. It also granted a one-year extension for warehouse construction and referred two other projects to the Zoning Board of Appeals for variances. A public hearing was held for a single-family home on Arnold Place, with approval drafted contingent on engineering review.

• Approved Creative Arts Center site plan (unanimous)
• Approved generators at 9 Skyline Drive (unanimous)
• Granted 1-year extension for 14/16 Skyline Drive warehouses (unanimous)
• Drafted approval for Arnold Place home contingent on engineering comments (unanimous)
• Drafted approval for Brightview Senior Housing contingent on review (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 146 Broadway mixed-use building (unanimous)
• Referred 115 Wall Street energy storage to Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Referred 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision to Zoning Board (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two continuing applications for exterior building modifications in New York. One proposal covers facade updates and window replacements at 546 Commerce Street, while the other addresses a new tenant sign at 925 Broadway. These reviews determine whether proposed structural and visual changes comply with local design standards, which affect neighborhood aesthetics and property maintenance requirements.

• ARB-24-9: Facade stucco application, exterior painting, window and garage door replacements at 546 Commerce Street
• ARB-24-8: New commercial sign installation for Leon's Latin Cafe at 925 Broadway

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board is reviewing several contract awards, including construction at the Town Pool Complex and elevator work for Town Hall. The agenda also includes seasonal hiring for the highway department and various easements related to the Kingsview Subdivision.

• Construction of an asphalt basketball court at the Town Pool Complex
• Elevator bid for Town Hall
• Agreement with NYSERDA for electric lawn equipment
• Acceptance of easements related to the Kingsview Subdivision Map
• Hiring seasonal employees for the highway department

The Town Board unanimously approved a $164,920 contract to upgrade the Town Hall elevator and authorized a $150,000 transfer from the Town Outside Village Fund to cover a deficit in the Highway Fund. Several bids were awarded for recreation projects, including a $56,000 asphalt basketball court at the Town Pool Complex. The board also accepted multiple easements and conservation area declarations for the Kingsview Acres Subdivision.

• Awarded Town Hall elevator upgrade to Schindler Elevator Corp for $164,920 (5-0)
• Transferred $150,000 from Town Outside Village Fund to cover Highway Fund deficit (5-0)
• Awarded asphalt basketball court construction at Town Pool Complex to Peter J. Landi Inc. for $56,000 (5-0)
• Approved $46,000 concrete curbing installation on Pleasant Manor Drive (5-0)
• Accepted utility, street, drainage, and sewer easements for Kingsview Acres Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 NYSERDA grant agreement for electric lawn equipment (5-0)
• Amended 2024 budget to add one Police Lieutenant position funded by salary savings (5-0)
• Declared May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several new and continuing applications regarding property variances. These include requests for changes to building heights, fence heights, and setbacks for residential and commercial properties.

• Zoning approval for a monument sign at Columbus Avenue and Zeiss Drive
• Proposed third-floor conversion on Requa Street
• Garage addition and house expansion on Livingston Street
• Legalization of a 6-foot fence on Rosalind Avenue
• Street frontage variance for Holly Lane

The Zoning Board denied a street frontage variance for a property in Valhalla and a request to legalize a third-floor living space in Briarcliff Manor, both by 4-0 votes. The board approved a front-yard setback variance for a garage addition in Valhalla and a 6-foot fence variance in Pleasantville, also by 4-0 votes. A monument sign application in Thornwood was adjourned to June 13 for further review.

• Denied street frontage variance at 0 Holly Ln, Valhalla (4-0)
• Denied third-floor legalization at 23 Requa St, Briarcliff Manor (4-0)
• Approved front-yard setback variance for garage at 23 Livingston St, Valhalla (4-0)
• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 41 Rosalind Ave, Pleasantville (4-0)
• Adjourned monument sign application at 2 Zeiss Dr, Thornwood to June 13
• Adjourned fence application at 17 Cambridge St, Valhalla to June 13
• Adjourned garage application at 553 Warren Ave, Thornwood to June 13

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a contract for Kensico Eastview Connection water construction and several site plan applications. Public hearings include a new arts center at 200 Lake Road and commercial generators at 9 Skyline Drive. Other items involve landscaping storage development and single-family home construction.

• Review of Kensico Eastview Connection contract for water supply construction
• Proposed Creative Arts Center at 200 Lake Road including a sculpture park
• Installation of two commercial generators at 9 Skyline Drive
• Development of a 3,000 SF landscaping storage barn at Brighton and Bradhurst Ave
• Proposed 162 age-restricted multi-family townhomes in Thornwood

The Board approved site and steep slopes resolutions for the DEP Kensico Eastview Connection. It also directed consultants to draft resolutions of approval for a Creative Arts Center at 200 Lake Road and commercial generators at 9 Skyline Drive.

• Approved site plan resolution for DEP Kensico Eastview Connection (unanimous)
• Approved steep slopes resolution for DEP Kensico Eastview Connection (unanimous)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 200 Lake Road Creative Arts Center (unanimous)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 9 Skyline Drive generators (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Kensico Preserve multi-family development (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Arnold Place single-family dwelling (unanimous)
• Continued application for Brighton Ave and Bradhurst Ave landscaping supply site

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will review a liquor license waiver for Casavida at 14 Marble Ave. and award a cleaning bid for Town Hall. The meeting also includes decisions on sewer district membership and several personnel appointments within the recreation department.

• Awarding Town Hall cleaning bid to Cleaning Services of Hudson Valley Inc.
• Waiving the liquor license waiting period for Casavida at 14 Marble Ave.
• Removing 127 Palmer Lane from the County Saw Mill River Sewer District.
• Hiring seasonal medical directors and recreation attendants.
• Correcting 2024 Town/County bills for three specific parcels.

The Town Board unanimously approved a two-year Town Hall cleaning contract with Cleaning Services of Hudson Valley, Inc. at $3,300.00 per month, effective May 1, 2024. It also waived the statutory 30-day notice period for an on-premise liquor license application by Marble Restaurant Opco LLC ("Casavida") at 14 Marble Ave., Thornwood. The board accepted a $375,785.40 performance bond for work at 14/16 Skyline Drive, authorized tax bill corrections for three parcels, and approved several Recreation Department hires and promotions. All resolutions passed by unanimous 5-0 votes; the board also entered executive session to discuss ongoing litigation.

• Awarded Town Hall cleaning bid to Cleaning Services of Hudson Valley, Inc. at $3,300.00/month for two years, effective May 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Waived 30-day liquor license notice period for Marble Restaurant Opco LLC ("Casavida"), 14 Marble Ave., Thornwood (5-0)
• Accepted $375,785.40 performance bond from Old Republic Insurance Company for work at 14/16 Skyline Drive (5-0)
• Requested Westchester County remove 127 Palmer Ln. (Gerardo Villani) from Saw Mill Sewer District (5-0)
• Authorized correction of 2024 Town/County tax bills for 339 Kelly Street, 1 Bristol Place, and 146 Hardscrabble Road (5-0)
• Authorized deposit of $450.00 curb cut bond for Permit No. 1505 at 83 Madison Ave., Valhalla (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims via Comptroller's memo (5-0)
• Hired Stephen Lo as Camp Medical Director ($21.00/hr) and Mary Fennell as Assistant ($17.00/hr), effective April 24–August 9, 2024 (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two new applications for signage. These include a monument sign for Benchmark Assisted Living and Memory Care and a building sign for Atlantis Fresh Market.

• Monument sign for 'Benchmark Assisted Living and Memory Care' at 2 Zeiss Drive
• Building sign for 'Atlantis Fresh Market' at 20 Kensico Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing applications for a 170-unit senior living facility and an eight-unit apartment building. The agenda also includes restaurant renovations at 6 Saw Mill River Road and a residential generator installation.

• Rezoning for 170-unit Brightview Senior Living development
• Construction of an eight-unit apartment building at 45 Columbia Avenue
• Restaurant renovation and addition at 6 Saw Mill River Road
• Installation of an 80KW residential generator at 67 Leroy Road

The Planning Board voted to move three applications to public hearings, including a restaurant renovation and a senior housing complex. One application for an eight-unit apartment building was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Scheduled public hearing for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant renovation (unanimous)
• Moved 236 & 364 Grasslands Road senior housing application to public hearing (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 67 Leroy Road residential generator installation (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several new and continuing applications for property variances. These include requests regarding street frontage, monument signs, and building setbacks. One application for a fence on Rosalind Avenue was noted as adjourned.

• Street frontage variance at 0 Holly Ln
• Monument sign approval at Columbus Avenue and Zeiss Drive
• Two-story addition and garage expansion at 202 Brookline St
• Two-story addition at 25 Wall St
• Fence height legalization for 41 Rosalind Ave (adjourned)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variance plans for a two-story addition and garage expansion at 202 Brookline Street in Hawthorne and for a two-story addition at 25 Wall Street in Valhalla, both by 4-0 votes. The board closed the public hearing for a street-frontage variance at 0 Holly Lane in Valhalla after the applicant did not appear. A hearing on a third monument sign at 2 Zeiss Drive in Thornwood was left open at the request of the owner of 1 Zeiss Drive, who asked for time to review the plans. An application for a fence at 41 Rosalind Avenue in Pleasantville was adjourned to May 9.

• Approved plans for two-story addition and garage expansion at 202 Brookline Street, Hawthorne (4-0)
• Approved plans for two-story addition at 25 Wall Street, Valhalla (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for area variance at 0 Holly Lane, Valhalla, after applicant did not appear (4-0)
• Left public hearing open for monument sign application at 2 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, at request of owner of 1 Zeiss Drive
• Adjourned application for fence at 41 Rosalind Avenue, Pleasantville, to May 9 meeting

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing several purchase orders for infrastructure and equipment. The board will also consider a liquor license waiver for Zeppin Ramen and legal action against JCCA for town code violations.

• Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 245 P Excavator
• Bids for an 80' by 40' asphalt basketball court at the Town Pool Complex
• Liquor license waiting period waiver for Zeppin LLC at 1008 Broadway, Thornwood
• Lawsuit against JCCA at 1075 Broadway, Pleasantville for Town Code violations
• Purchase of four Powerheart G5 AED Units

The Town Board approved several equipment and infrastructure purchases, including a new excavator and sewage pump. The board also authorized legal action against JCCA for Town Code violations and waived a liquor license notice period for Zeppin Ramen.

• Approved $335,403 purchase of 2024 John Deere 245 P Excavator (5-0)
• Approved $29,900 for sewage ejector pump and rehabilitation at Pheasant Run Pump Station (5-0)
• Authorized legal action in NYS Supreme Court against JCCA for Town Code violations (5-0)
• Waived 30-day liquor license notice period for Zeppin LLC (Zeppin Ramen) (5-0)
• Approved $6,609.80 for four Powerheart G5 AED units (5-0)
• Authorized bidding for an 80' x 40' asphalt basketball court at the Town Pool Complex (5-0)
• Reappointed Richard Malina to the Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 to replace porous concrete with asphalt at Community Center entrance loop (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a new application for an eight-unit apartment building and the installation of commercial generators. The board is also reviewing continuing site plan applications for water conveyance facilities and a maintenance yard relocation.

• Proposed demolition and construction of an eight-unit apartment building at 45 Columbia Avenue
• Installation of two commercial generators (150 kw & 200 kw) at 9 Skyline Drive
• Continuing public hearing for NYC DEP water conveyance facilities at Westlake Drive
• Continuing application for maintenance yard relocation and visitor parking at 200 Lake Road
• Subdivision amendment and 180-day extension request for 25 Meadowbrook Road

The Board approved a SEQR amendment and a 180-day extension for a residential subdivision at 25 Meadowbrook Road. Public hearings continued for a NYC DEP water project and a site plan for 200 Lake Road, while a new generator application for 9 Skyline Drive was moved toward a public hearing.

• Approved SEQR resolution amendment for 25 Meadowbrook Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted 180-day extension for 25 Meadowbrook Road subdivision approval (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for DEP Kensico Eastview Connection Site Plan # PSP 23-4 (unanimous)
• Directed drafting of DEP Kensico Eastview Connection resolution for review only
• Scheduled public hearing for 200 Lake Road site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 9 Skyline Drive generator installation pending engineering comments (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to authorize bids for highway and garage materials and approve various purchase orders. The agenda includes personnel hires for the Water & Sewer Department and seasonal pool staff. The board will also consider contracts for community center cleaning and court document scanning.

• Purchase of one Model Y Tesla Electric Car for the Water Department
• Awarding cleaning contract for Bradhurst Community Center to All Multi Services Corp.
• Plan reviews for 14 Skyline Drive and 16 Skyline Drive
• Hiring of William Riccardi as Laborer in the Water & Sewer Department
• Purchase of mobile computers for two police vehicles

The Town Board approved multiple purchase orders for equipment, facility maintenance, and youth camp trips. The board also authorized new hires for the Water & Sewer Department and Police Department, and approved seasonal pool staffing.

• Awarded Bradhurst Community Center cleaning bid to All Multi Services Corp. for $7,860.00
• Approved $44,130.00 purchase of a Tesla Model Y for the Water Department
• Authorized $29,738.00 contract with SecureScan for court document scanning
• Approved agreement with North Wind Kennel LLC for stray dog care (2024-2026)
• Hired William Riccardi as Water & Sewer Laborer and Hugh Barry as Part-Time Police Dispatcher
• Authorized $3,750.00 for Town Pool Complex fence repairs via Nick's Fencing
• Approved various Teenscape Camp trips to LOOK Cinemas, Grand Prix, and Hershey Park
• Authorized hiring of seasonal pool staff effective May 13, 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing five new applications for signage and building modifications. These include requests for business signs, a fire department LED sign, and restaurant renovations.

• Replacement sign for Guillen's Pet Grooming at 921-923 Broadway
• Replacement sign for Sandy's Flowers at 20 Broadway
• New building sign for Benchmark at Mount Pleasant at 617 Columbus Avenue
• Proposed addition and renovations for Le Setai restaurant at 6 Saw Mill River Road
• New free-standing LED sign for Hawthorne Fire Department at 25 Home Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a new site plan for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's Kensico Campus project. The board will also review residential construction and steep slope applications for several properties.

• DEP KEC CONTRACT #1: Site plan for new water conveyance and facilities at Westlake Drive, Valhalla
• 871 Commerce Street: Interior renovations to create two one-bedroom apartments
• 115 Milton Street: Steep Slopes Application for an in-ground pool, pool house, and retaining walls
• 6 Gatwick Court: Steep Slopes Application for retaining walls
• Kingsview Acres Subdivision: Request for a 180-day extension on final approval for 12 single-family homes

The Board approved three residential construction projects and granted a 180-day extension for the Kingsview Acres Subdivision. A public hearing was held for a NYC DEP water conveyance project, which was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved retaining walls at 6 Gatwick Court (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration and site plan for apartments at 871 Commerce Street (unanimous)
• Approved pool and associated structures at 115 Milton Street (unanimous)
• Granted 180-day extension for Kingsview Acres Subdivision final approval (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for DEP KEC Contract #1 site plan to April 4 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several applications for variances related to setbacks, fence heights, and lot frontage. The board will consider requests for residential additions and the construction of a landscape supply storage barn.

• Z-23-59: 2-lot subdivision variance for 747 Bedford Road
• Z-24-4: LED message board variance for Hawthorne Fire Department at 25 Home Street
• Z-24-7: Two-story addition setbacks for 261 Marietta Avenue
• Z-24-9: Legalization of a 6-foot high fence at 41 Rosalind Avenue
• Z-24-10: 3,000 SF storage barn and 200 SF office building at 0 Bradhurst Avenue

The Board approved three residential variances and a fire department sign, but denied a proposal for a landscape supply storage barn and office. Two other applications were adjourned.

• Approved legalization of 7.5-foot retaining wall at 10 High Street (5-0)
• Approved LED message board for Hawthorne Fire Department at 25 Home Street (5-0)
• Approved two-story addition at 261 Marietta Avenue (5-0)
• Denied variances for storage barn and office at Bradhurst Avenue (4-1)
• Adjourned 2-lot subdivision application for 747 Bedford Road
• Adjourned fence legalization application for 41 Rosalind Avenue
• Adjourned street frontage variance for vacant parcel on Holly Lane

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to authorize the creation of a local development corporation and appoint a new Town Comptroller. The board will also vote on various purchase orders for police equipment, public works tools, and seasonal staffing for parks and camps.

• Creation of the Mount Pleasant Local Development Corp.
• Appointment of Noreen McGinty as Town Comptroller
• Street closing permits for Munson Road, Clinton Street, and East Maple Street
• Purchase orders for police vehicle emergency lighting, controls, and consoles
• Renewal of license agreement with Westchester County for the Bradhurst Community Center and Park site

The Town Board authorized the creation of the Mount Pleasant Local Development Corporation to promote job creation and issue bonds. The Board also appointed Noreen McGinty as Town Comptroller and approved several seasonal hires for parks and camps.

• Established the Town of Mount Pleasant Local Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Appointed Noreen McGinty as Town Comptroller at $169,950 annually (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Town Comptroller Brian Kenneally (unanimous)
• Approved $46,500 for an excavator hydraulic milling cutter (unanimous)
• Approved $32,065.03 for police vehicle lighting, controls, and consoles (unanimous)
• Granted three street closing permits for block parties (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph A. Menta and Theodore Lai to the Industrial Development Agency (unanimous)
• Authorized seasonal hiring for pool, camp, and parks staff (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plan and steep slope applications. The agenda includes residential backyard and pool projects, apartment conversions, and utility infrastructure.

• Proposed 6,150 Sq Ft stand-alone energy storage system at 115 Wall Street
• NYC DEP Kensico Campus site preparations and water conveyance at Westlake Drive
• Proposed conversion of first floor offices to two one-bedroom apartments at 871 Franklin / 871 Commerce Street
• Retaining wall construction at 6 Gatwick Court
• In-ground pool, pool house, and retaining walls at 115 Milton Drive

The Planning Board opened and closed public hearings on three applications: a retaining wall at 6 Gatwick Court, a site plan re-approval for apartments at 871 Franklin Ave., and a pool and retaining walls at 115 Milton Drive. For each, the board voted to have a consultant draft a resolution of approval. The board also scheduled a public hearing for NYC DEP's Kensico-Eastview Connection Contract #1 and declared its intent to act as lead agency for SEQRA review of a proposed battery energy storage system at 115 Wall Street.

• Opened and closed public hearing on retaining walls at 6 Gatwick Court (all in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 6 Gatwick Court (all in favor)
• Opened and closed public hearing on site plan re-approval for 871 Franklin Ave. (all in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 871 Franklin Ave. (all in favor)
• Opened and closed public hearing on pool and retaining walls at 115 Milton Drive (all in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 115 Milton Drive (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for NYC DEP Kensico-Eastview Contract #1 (all in favor)
• Declared intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of 115 Wall Street battery storage (all in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to authorize several purchase orders for repairs and equipment. The body will also consider renewing inter-municipal and maintenance agreements and approving 2024 youth sports guidelines.

• Fence and wall repair at 177 Lakeview Avenue
• Renewal of E911 Inter-municipal Agreement with Westchester County
• Renewal of grounds maintenance contract with Mid Westchester Lawn Service Inc.
• Approval of 2024 Youth Sports Policies and Guidelines
• Transfer of unpaid water bills to April 2024 Tax Roll

The Town Board approved a $395,500 contract with Peter J. Landi Inc. for the Pleasant Manor Drive Project and authorized reimbursement of $8,939 for a retaining wall and fence at 177 Lakeview Avenue damaged by water main breaks. It also renewed the county E-911 agreement, authorized bidding for Bradhurst Community Center cleaning, approved transferring unpaid water bills to the April 2024 tax roll, and adopted the 2024 Youth Sports Policies and Guidelines. All resolutions passed unanimously 5-0. During public comment, residents split on whether to permanently close Belmont Avenue and W. Stevens Avenue in Hawthorne; the Supervisor said the Town will study the issue after Old Saw Mill River Rd. reopens and will hold a future neighborhood meeting.

• Approved $8,939 reimbursement to Debra Everstz, 177 Lakeview Avenue, for retaining wall and fence repair after water main breaks (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of the County E-911 inter-municipal agreement through September 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for cleaning the Bradhurst Community Center, 63 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne; bids due 11:00 AM March 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of unpaid water bills to the April 2024 tax roll (5-0)
• Authorized correcting the tax roll and issuing a $384.70 refund for 15 Larch Road, Briarcliff Manor (5-0)
• Approved $9,222 purchase of 58 pistol holsters at $159 each from Parros Gun Shop & Police Supply (5-0)
• Approved $395,500 Pleasant Manor Drive Project contract with Peter J. Landi Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized 2024 compost sales to commercial landscapers at $10.00 per square yard (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to vote on various purchase orders and personnel hires. Key items include civil engineering services for neighborhood flooding and infrastructure upgrades. The board will also review several recreation camp trip expenses.

• KSCJ Consulting civil engineering services for Brady Avenue neighborhood flooding
• Plan review for new mausoleum at Gate of Heaven Cemetery
• Purchase orders for Westlake Drive and Virginia Lane swale projects
• Purchase of electric vehicle charging stations
• Bids for elevator upgrades and motorcoach buses for senior and camp trips

The Town Board authorized the installation of 45 electric vehicle charging stations across five locations. Other key actions included approving funding for neighborhood flooding evaluations, road salt purchases, and various summer camp trips.

• Approved $165,105 for site work and engineering for 45 EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 for KSCJ Consulting to evaluate Brady Avenue neighborhood flooding (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for Town Hall elevator upgrade and Highway Department materials (unanimous)
• Approved $93,972 for road salt across two purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 for Westlake Drive and Virginia Lane swale projects (unanimous)
• Authorized removal of liens for seven MTA parcels (unanimous)
• Approved various summer camp trip expenditures for Great Escape, Great Ventures, and Teenscape (unanimous)
• Hired Zachary Kardian as part-time Maintenance Laborer and Joseph Morrone as seasonal Highway employee (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two new applications for building signs. The board will evaluate requests for signage at Broadway and Commerce Street.

• ARB-23-16: Replace existing building sign with 'Level One Fitness' at 960-1060 Broadway
• ARB-24-1: New building sign for 'La Casa De Nina' at 415 Commerce Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four new applications for variances. These requests involve property subdivisions, equipment installation, and structural legalizations.

• Z-23-59: 2-lot subdivision variance for street frontage at 747 Bedford Road
• Z-24-1: Side yard setback variance for a 14KW generator at 186 Evelyn Avenue
• Z-24-2: Height variance to legalize an existing retaining wall at 10 High Street
• Z-24-3: Rear yard setback variance for a 15 ft. x 34 ft. in-ground pool at 11 Point Place

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a 14KW generator at 186 Evelyn Avenue and a 15x34 ft pool at 11 Point Place, both by 4-0 votes. The board adjourned the application for a 2-lot subdivision at 747 Bedford Road at the applicant's request to allow for additional information. A separate application for a retaining wall at 10 High Street was listed but the meeting adjourned before a decision was recorded.

• Approved variance for 14KW generator at 186 Evelyn Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variance for 15x34 ft pool at 11 Point Place with buffer conditions (4-0)
• Adjourned 2-lot subdivision variance application at 747 Bedford Road
• No decision recorded for retaining wall legalization at 10 High Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several development applications, including a large-scale mixed-use project and residential subdivisions. The body will also consider site plans for commercial renovations and residential property improvements.

• North 80 Master Plan: Proposed 3 million square feet of bio-tech, R&D, medical offices, retail, and a hotel
• Kensico Preserve: Proposed 162 age-restricted multi-family townhomes on Columbus Ave
• 6 Saw Mill River Road: Proposed restaurant addition, renovation, and new accessory structures
• 871 Franklin / 871 Commerce Street: Request to create two one-bedroom apartments from first-floor offices
• Brighton and Bradhurst Ave: Proposed 3,000 SF landscaping supply barn and 200 SF office

The Board formally adopted the 'Alternate G' plan as the Integrated Master Plan for the North 80 mixed-use development. Several other applications were referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals or scheduled for public hearings.

• Identified plan 'Alternate G' as the Integrated Master Plan for North 80 (unanimous)
• Granted 23rd 90-day extension for Kensico Preserve 73-Lot Cluster Subdivision (unanimous)
• Referred Brighton and Bradhurst Ave landscaping supply application to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Required wetland consultant review for Kensico Preserve townhome crossing plan (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 6 Gatwick Court retaining walls (unanimous)
• Designated Planning Board as lead agency for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant renovation (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 871 Franklin/Commerce Street residential conversion (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 115 Milton Drive pool and pool house (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing numerous purchase orders for municipal maintenance, software renewals, and facility renovations. The body is also deciding on summer 2024 camp and pool fees, staff pay rates, and the advertisement of bids for a traffic signal improvement project.

• Authorization to advertise legal notice for bids for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project
• Authorization to accept pool and camp fees and staff rates of pay for Summer 2024
• Renovations to the Court and Permanent Records Room including painting and shelving
• Fence and gate installation at the Palmer Lane Pump Station
• Reappointment of Jayne Begley to the Board of Assessment Review for five years

At its January 23, 2024 regular meeting, the Mount Pleasant Town Board approved a series of purchase orders and authorizations, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The largest was a $2,352,759.00 annual sanitation services renewal with CRP Sanitation Inc. The board also approved $242,070.00 for 2024 IT services with Logically, roughly $39,155.00 each for two road salt orders from Atlantic Salt, and numerous summer camp trip and software purchase orders. It authorized advertising bids for a Traffic Signal Improvement Project and reappointed Jayne Begley to the Board of Assessment Review.

• Approved $2,352,759.00 annual sanitation services renewal with CRP Sanitation Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $242,070.00 2024 IT services contract with Logically (5-0)
• Approved two road salt orders of $39,155.00 each from Atlantic Salt, up to 10% increase allowed (5-0)
• Authorized advertising bids for Traffic Signal Improvement Project, Contract TMP 2024-01 (5-0)
• Reappointed Jayne Begley to Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term (5-0)
• Approved $22,000.00 fence and gate installation at Palmer Lane Pump Station by Precision Fence & Automated Glass (5-0)
• Approved $7,425.00 plan review for DEP Waterfowl new building by JHW Plan Review Services (5-0)
• Approved multiple summer camp trip purchase orders and 2024 camp/pool fees and staff pay rates (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider a new application for a building sign. The request is for the Level One Fitness location at 960-1060 Broadway.

• Application ARB-23-16 for a new building sign at 960-1060 Broadway

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing several purchase orders for infrastructure maintenance and equipment. The meeting includes authorizations for legal representation and an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County.

• Sewer pump replacement for Pheasant Run (PO 830-24-01)
• Annual certification of four dams in Pocantico Hill Water District (PO 830-24-02)
• Purchase order for police vehicles (PO 30-24-01)
• Authorization to retain Baker Hostetler law firm for Serratto et al. v. Town of Mt Pleasant et al.
• Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Initiative agreement with Westchester County

The Mount Pleasant Town Board approved a series of spending authorizations at its January 9, 2024 meeting, including $164,825.14 for three 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles and $24,950 to replace a failed sewer pump at Pheasant Run. The board also authorized retaining the law firm BakerHostetler to defend the town in Serratto et al. v. Town of Mount Pleasant et al., and agreed to enter an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County to seek funding for EV charging stations on town property. All resolutions carried unanimously by the four members recorded as voting aye.

• Approved $24,950 sewer pump replacement at Pheasant Run (All Makes Pump & Motor Repair) (4-0)
• Approved $1,650 annual dam certification for Pocantico Hills Water District (Manganaro Engineers) (4-0)
• Approved $11,325 dam safety inspection report for four dams in Rockefeller Preserve (4-0)
• Accepted $242,184.83 performance bond for Gate of Heaven Cemetery site work (4-0)
• Authorized retaining BakerHostetler to defend town in Serratto et al. v. Town of Mount Pleasant et al. (4-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County and application for EV charging station funding (4-0)
• Approved $164,825.14 for three 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe police pursuit vehicles (4-0)
• Authorized submitting Candlewood Court, Meadow Hill Court, and Point Place to NYSDOT Local Roads Listing (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several site plans, subdivisions, and steep slope applications. Items include a garage and pool addition at 67 Leroy Road and a one-year extension for an office building at 9 Walnut Place.

• Addition of garage, in-ground pool, and patio at 67 Leroy Road
• One-year extension request for office building and parking at 9 Walnut Place
• Redevelopment of vacant parcels at Brighton and Bradhurst Ave for a landscaping supply barn and office
• Two-lot subdivision of 288.49 acres at 743 Bedford Road
• Single-family dwelling construction on Belleview Ave Vacant Lot # 80

The Board approved a resolution for a home addition at 67 Leroy Road and a one-year extension for an office building at 9 Walnut Place. It also approved an amendment to a steep slopes resolution for a Belleview Ave property and referred a two-lot subdivision at 743 Bedford Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved resolution for garage, pool, and patio addition at 67 Leroy Road (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for Site Plan # SP 21-04 at 9 Walnut Place (unanimous)
• Recommended 743 Bedford Road two-lot subdivision to the Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Steep Slopes resolution for Belleview Ave Vacant Lot # 80 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to conduct annual reorganizational business for 2024. This includes passing resolutions for administrative authority, meeting schedules, and official appointments.

• Appointment of Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney
• Appointment of Comptroller and Auditors
• Establishment of Town Board and Committee meeting schedules
• Resolution on annual compensation
• Appointment of Fire Inspector and Superintendent of Building Maintenance

The Mount Pleasant Town Board held its annual reorganization meeting on January 2, 2024. The Board unanimously passed 31 resolutions establishing the 2024 operational framework, including designating bank depositories, setting petty cash limits, approving official bonds, and scheduling regular meetings. The Board also reappointed key staff members, such as the Comptroller and Town Attorney, and assigned supervisors to various town committees.

• Approved 2024 bank depositories (4-0)
• Established petty cash funds for town departments (4-0)
• Authorized $500,000 official bonds for key officers (4-0)
• Set 2024 Town Board meeting schedule (4-0)
• Designated The Journal News as official newspaper (4-0)
• Reappointed Brian Kenneally as Comptroller (4-0)
• Reappointed Darius Chafizadeh as Town Attorney (4-0)
• Assigned council members to 2024 committees (4-0)