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Port ChesterNY averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$563,900 Typical home value $750,272 +7% yr/yr · +32.3% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (8)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Industrial Development Agency
- George Ford
- Daniel Brakewood
- John Hiensch
- Richard OConnell
- Sylvia Dundon
Who’s on the Local Development Corporation
- George Ford
- Daniel Brakewood
- John Hiensch
Development activity
2025108 housing units ($23.7M)
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hear church expansion, coffee facility change, Costco expansion
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a rear extension for a church at 35 Traverse Avenue and a change of use/special exception for a tenant space at 21 Grace Church Street. It will also discuss an outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street and a Costco building expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue. A referral from the Board of Trustees regarding a Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law to remove build out capacity limit is on the agenda.
- Public hearing: Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue - two-story rear extension for Spanish United Pentecostal Church
- Public hearing: Case #2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street - change of use and special exception for Coffee Holding Company Inc.
- Public meeting: Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street - outdoor dining area for restaurant by The Sonora Group
- Public meeting: Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue - Costco Wholesale Corporation building expansion and exterior stairs
- BOT referral: Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law to remove build out capacity limit
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350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 27, 2026
2.
Public Hearings
a.
Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b.
Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
3.
Public Meetings
a.
Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b.
Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
building an …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Mar 31, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon May 3, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board to hold closed session on Westchester Crossing MOU
The Port Chester Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding with Rose Associates / Bedrock Properties regarding the Westchester Crossing Development. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this closed discussion.
- Closed session to negotiate MOU with Rose Associates / Bedrock Properties
- Westchester Crossing Development
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Executive Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
1.
For the purposes of negotiating the terms of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Village of Port Chester and Rose Associates /
Bedrock Properties pertaining to the Westchester Crossing Development.
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
Port Chester IDA to review audited financials for fiscal year ending May 31, 2026
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Audit & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 11, 2026, and review the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on PCTV and local cable channels.
- Review of audited financials for FYE 5/31/26
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026
- Roll call of committee members
idaauditfinanceport-chester
✓ Decided: IDA committee approves draft audit, moves to full board
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Audit & Finance Committee met on August 19, 2026, with three members present and one absent. The committee approved the minutes from February 11, 2026, and voted to move the draft audited financials for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, to the full board for review. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural approvals were made.
- Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 (3-0)
- Moved draft audit for FYE 5/31/26 to full board (3-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - John Hiensch - Chair, Frank Ferrara, Dan Brakewood,
George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
February 11, 2026
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
📄 From the minutes
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - John Hiensch - Chair, Frank Ferrara, Dan Brakewood,
George Ford
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting - Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
February 11, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes — 2/11/2026
Initiated: Daniel Brakewood
Seconded: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
Motion: Motion to Move Draft Audit to Full Board
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 20:30
Local Development Corporation
LDC to vote on audited financials, hire consultant for displacement study
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve its audited financials and PARIS report, consider hiring a consultant to develop commercial displacement mitigation strategies, and approve a proposal for a new LDC website. The board will also receive an update on the PILOT grant program for local non-profits and approve invoices.
- Resolution approving LDC audited financials and PARIS report
- RFP for consulting services to develop commercial displacement mitigation strategies
- Approval of Civic Plus proposal for LDC website
- Update on PILOT grant program for local non-profit organizations
- Approval of invoices
ldcfinancialsconsultingdisplacementwebsitepilot-grantnon-profits
✓ Decided: LDC approves audited financials, website proposal, and August invoices
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation approved its audited financials and PARIS report, a Civic Plus proposal for the LDC website, and monthly invoices for August. All votes were unanimous with six members present and one absent. The board also discussed an RFP for commercial displacement mitigation strategies and an update on the PILOT grant program, but no decisions were recorded on those items.
- Approved audited financials and PARIS report (6-0)
- Approved Civic Plus proposal for LDC website (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices for August (6-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM Village Hall Conference Room
The PCLDC meeting will begin immediately after the Industrial Development Agency meeting
adjourns.
The start time for the LDC may be earlier or later than the scheduled time.
1.
LDC Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of June 10, 2026
3.
Resolution Approving the LDC Audited Financials and PARIS Report
a.
Draft Audit and PARIS filings
b.
Resolution
4.
RFP for Consulting Services to Develop Commercial Displacement
Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
5.
LDC Website (Rosalind Cimino)
a.
Approval of Civic Plus Proposal for LDC Website
6.
Update on PILOT Grant Program for Local Non-Profit Organizations (Chris
Steers)
7.
Treasurer's Report
a.
Approval of Invoices
8.
Adjournment
a.
Next regularly scheduled LDC meeting will be October 2026
Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM Village Hall Conference Room
The PCLDC meeting will begin immediately after the Industrial Development Agency meeting
adjourns.
The start time for the LDC may be earlier or later than the scheduled time.
1.
LDC Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting — Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of June 10, 2026
3.
Resolution Approving the LDC Audited Financials and PARIS Report
a.
Draft Audit and PARIS filings
b.
Resolution
Motion: Motion to Approve Audited Financials & PARIS Report
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
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Port Chester, NY 10573
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4.
RFP for Consulting Services to Develop Commercial Displacement
Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
a.
RFP
5.
LDC Website (Rosalind Cimino)
a.
Approval of Civic Plus Proposal for LDC Website
Motion: Motion to Approve L …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:50
Industrial Development Agency
IDA to review draft employment verification policy
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Governance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss a draft employment verification policy for potential projects. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being the policy discussion.
- Approval of minutes from January 14, 2026
- Discussion of draft Employment Verification Policy
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✓ Decided: IDA committee approves Jan. minutes, discusses employment policy
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency Governance Committee held a special meeting with four members present. They approved the minutes from January 14, 2026, and discussed a draft employment verification policy, but took no action on it. The meeting was adjourned without any other substantive decisions.
- Approved minutes of January 14, 2026 (4-0)
- Discussed draft employment verification policy (no action taken)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:50pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - Jim Taylor - Chair, Richard O'Connell, Sylvia Dundon, Frank
Ferrara
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
January 14, 2026
3.
Potential Project Progress and Employment Verification Policy
a.
Draft Employment Verification Policy
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
📄 From the minutes
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:50pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - Jim Taylor - Chair, Richard O'Connell, Sylvia Dundon, Frank
Ferrara
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting - Waived Roll Call Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
January 14, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - January 14, 2026
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
3.
Potential Project Progress and Employment Verification Policy
a.
Draft Employment Verification Policy
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
Industrial Development Agency
PCIDA to review audit, PARIS filings, and Embassy project due diligence
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency (PCIDA) will meet to review and approve its FY 2025-26 audited financial statements and PARIS filings, and to conclude due diligence on the Embassy application. The board will also hear presentations on a possible senior living acquisition at Westchester Crossing and receive project updates. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices, plus an executive session on staff employment contracts.
- FY 2025-26 financial audit presentation by Drescher & Malecki
- Approval of audited financial statements and PARIS filings
- Embassy application due diligence conclusion and project authorizing resolution
- AMS Acquisitions presentation on possible acquisition of Senior Living Pad at Westchester Crossing
- Budget amendment for FY 2025-26 reclassification of LDC closing fee share
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✓ Decided: IDA approves audited financials, PARIS filings, and Embassy project resolution
The Port Chester IDA approved the audited financial statements and PARIS filings, and passed a project authorizing resolution for Embassy Equity Partners, LLC. The board also approved monthly invoices and a budget amendment, and tabled approval of the July meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous with George Ford absent.
- Approved audited financial statements and PARIS filings (6-0)
- Approved project authorizing resolution for Embassy Equity Partners, LLC (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices for August 2026 (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment for FY 2025-26 reclassifying LDC closing fee share (6-0)
- Tabled approval of July 8 and July 22, 2026 board meeting minutes
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2026 public hearing (6-0)
- Entered and ended executive session on staff employment contract terms (6-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester New York 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 7:00pm Village Hall Conference Room
Time approximate after the conclusion of the semi-annual:
PCIDA Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCLDC Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCIDA Governance Committee Meeting
A board meeting of the PC Local Development Corporation will immediately follow adjournment
1.
IDA Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 8 and July 22, 2026 Board meetings
b.
August 13, 2026 Public Hearing
3.
FY 2025-26 Financial Audit Presentation, Drescher & Malecki, via WebEx
a.
Draft Audit
b.
Report of the Audit & Finance Committee regarding the Audit
4.
Presentation of PARIS filings
a.
AD, CFO and Acting Secretary with Julie Marshall of Harris Beach
5.
Resolution
a.
Approval of Audited Financial Statements and PARIS filings
6.
Embassy Application Due Diligence Conclusion
a.
Due Diligence Review and Update
Parking Study - Greg Cutler
Appendix B Update - Chris Steers
Revised CBAs
Grow America Addendum report and memo - Mr. John Gerber to present
Project Authorizing Resolution
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7.
Presentation - AMS Acquisitions on possible acquisition of Senior Living
Pad at Westchester Crossing - Mr. Ryan Sutherland
a.
Presentation
8.
AD Report …
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester New York 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 7:00pm Village Hall Conference Room
Time approximate after the conclusion of the semi-annual:
PCIDA Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCLDC Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCIDA Governance Committee Meeting
A board meeting of the PC Local Development Corporation will immediately follow adjournment
1.
IDA Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 8 and July 22, 2026 Board meetings
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes — Tabled Until September Meeting
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: None
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
b.
August 13, 2026 Public Hearing
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - August 13, 2026 Embassy Equity Partners Public
Hearing
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Richard OConnell
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Daniel
Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
FY 2025-26 Financial Audit Presentation, Drescher & Malecki, via WebEx
a.
Draft Audit
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester New York 10573
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b.
Report of the Audit & Finance Committee regarding the Audit
4.
Presentation of PARIS filings
a.
AD, CFO and Acting Secretary with Julie Marshall of Harris Beach …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:40
Local Development Corporation
LDC committee to review audited FY 2025-26 financials
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation's Audit and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to review the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.
- Review of audited financials for FYE 5/31/26
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: LDC committee advances draft audit to full board
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation's Audit and Finance Committee met and approved the minutes from March 11, 2026. The committee voted to move the draft audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, to the full board for review. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 (3-0)
- Moved draft audit for FYE 5/31/26 to full board (3-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special
Meeting
222 Grace Chiurch Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:40PM Village Hall Conference Room
1.
LDC Roll Call - Dan Brakewood - Chair, John Hiensch, George Ford, Jim
Taylor
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of March 11, 2026
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special
Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:40PM Village Hall Conference Room
1.
LDC Roll Call - Dan Brakewood - Chair, John Hiensch, George Ford, Jim
Taylor
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of March 11, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - March 11/ 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
Motion: Motion to Move Draft Audit to Full Board
Initiated: John Hiensch
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
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Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board to discuss Westchester Crossing/United Hospital in closed session
The Board of Trustees is holding a workshop with a proposed executive/closed session from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to discuss Westchester Crossing/United Hospital. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Proposed executive/closed session on Westchester Crossing / United Hospital
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Workshop
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I. WORKSHOP
1. Westchester Crossing / United Hospital (Executive Session / Closed
Session)
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Public hearing on re-subdivision and zoning text amendment for Westchester Crossing project
The Board will hold public hearings on the re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment for the Westchester Crossing project (former United Hospital site) and on a local law adopting the full real property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Discussions include an RFP for a downtown TOD zone model, review of the Housing Task Force final report, and a local law on e-bikes and e-scooters. Resolutions include establishing capital projects for sidewalk improvements ($950,000), Lyon Park 9-11 memorial improvements ($8,000), and other items, as well as awarding a sidewalk construction bid to Woodland Manor LLC for $860,250.
- Public hearing for re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site (Westchester Crossing project)
- Public hearing for Local Law I-16 adopting optional full property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans
- Resolution establishing Capital Project #2026-304 (2026 Sidewalk Program) at $950,000
- Resolution awarding Bid No. 2026-08 for 2026 Sidewalk Program to Woodland Manor LLC for $860,250
- Setting public hearing to consider removing the build-out limit from the Fair Share Mitigation Payments (Chapter 345 Zoning)
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Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 5:30-7:00 P.M.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
1. Consultation with Village Manager regarding the employment of a
particular person
2. Consultation with Corporation Counsel and Village Attorney
III. PRESENTATION
1. By Taxi Commission Chair, Paul Gerardi
IV. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider application of Boston Post Road Owner LLC
(the “Applicant”), the owner of the Westchester Crossing project site
formerly known as the New York United Hospital Medical Center site
(“United Hospital Site”) regarding the re-subdivision, amended site plan
and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site
2. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting Local Law No. I-16
of 2026, which would amend Chapter 293, "Taxation," Article II,
"Alternative Veterans Exemption," of the Code of the Village of Port
Chester to adopt the optional full real property tax exemption for seriously
disabled veterans authorized by Real Property Tax Law § 458-a(11).
V. DISCUSSIONS
1. RFP for downtown TOD zone build out model/r …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review building extensions and site plan changes
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings to review four property applications. These include requests for building modifications, a change of use, and the creation of an outdoor dining area.
- Case #2024-0255: Two story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue
- Case #2026-0275: Site Plan and Special Exception Use approval for 21 Grace Church Street
- Case #2026-0274: Outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street
- Case #2026-0276: Building expansion and exterior stairs at 1 Westchester Avenue
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. June 29, 2026
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b. Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
3. Public Meetings
a. Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b. Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
building and an addition of exte …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
IDA reviews reasonableness report for Embassy Equity Partners LLC application
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will approve minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026. It will present a reasonableness report concerning assistance to Embassy Equity Partners LLC. The board will also examine due‑diligence documents related to the application before adjourning.
- Approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
- Approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting
- Presentation of a reasonableness report for assistance on the Embassy Equity Partners LLC application
- Review of due‑diligence items: TOR Assessor As‑Built Appraisal, 2026 tentative assessment roll, UTEP Appendix B exercise, Draft UTEP Section 7 deviation CBA
- Adjournment and scheduling of the next regular board meeting on August 19, 2026
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✓ Decided: IDA approves minutes, invoices; hears reports on Station Lofts and Embassy Equity
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency held a special meeting on July 22, 2026, approving minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026, and monthly invoices. The board received reports on the Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street and a reasonableness report for the Embassy Equity Partners LLC application, including due diligence items. The meeting adjourned after a proposed executive session on a corporation's financial history.
- Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 (George Ford abstained).
- Approved minutes from June 10, 2026 (John Hiensch and George Ford abstained).
- Approved monthly invoices.
- Adjourned the meeting.
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
b. June 10, 2026
3. Presentation - Reasonableness Report for assistance on Embassy Equity
Partners LLC application
a. John Gerber, Grow America
4. Embassy Equity Partners LLC Due Diligence
a. TOR Assessor As Built Appraisal
b. TOR Assessor 2026 Tentative Assessment Roll extract of assembled
properties
c. UTEP Appendix B exercise
d. Draft UTEP Section 7 deviation CBA
5. Adjournment
a. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, August 19, 2026
Annual Audit and PARIS filings
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
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• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: George Ford
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, George Ford,
Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Daniel Brakewood
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
May 13, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - May 13, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: George Ford
Absent: Daniel Brakewood
b.
June 10, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - June 10, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: John Hiensch, George Ford
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Absent: Daniel Brakewood
3.
Report on Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street (Hines)
a.
Grant Jaber and staff
4.
Presentation - Reasonableness Report for assistance on Embassy Equity
Partners LLC application
a.
John Gerber, Grow America
5.
Embassy Equity Partners LLC Due Diligence
a.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board will hear request to interpret shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Rd
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road and a rear‑yard deck at 5 Clark Place. A public hearing will consider an interpretation request on whether existing shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road require zoning approval. The board will also address a request to adjourn a hearing for 35 Traverse Avenue that could not be heard, and then adjourn the meeting.
- Variance for front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road (CD‑3.R7 Zoning District)
- Rear‑yard 9‑ft deck variance at 5 Clark Place (CD‑3.R5 Zoning District)
- 15.5‑ft rear‑yard variance to legalize deck at 21 Armett Street (R2F Zoning District)
- Interpretation request on shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road (CD‑4MU Zoning District)
- Side‑yard variance for 1.2‑ft setback for second‑story addition at 247 North Regent Street (CD‑3.R7 Zoning District)
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✓ Decided: Zoning Board denies 68 Indian Road parking variance, grants three others
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a front-yard driveway at 68 Indian Road, citing the applicant's failure to meet the five-factor test and a history of code violations. The board granted variances for a new deck at 5 Clark Place, legalization of an existing deck at 21 Armett Street, and a second-story addition at 247 North Regent Street. Two matters were adjourned to the August 20 meeting, and one application was not heard due to deficient public noticing.
- Denied area variance for front-yard parking at 68 Indian Road (5-0)
- Granted 9-ft rear yard variance for new deck at 5 Clark Place (5-0)
- Granted 15.5-ft rear yard variance to legalize existing deck at 21 Armett Street (5-0)
- Granted 1.2-ft side yard variance for second-story addition at 247 North Regent Street (5-0)
- Adjourned shipping container interpretation at 315 Boston Post Road to August 20 (5-0)
- Adjourned 19-space parking variance for Spanish United Pentecostal Church to August 20 (5-0)
- Denied 1.43-ft side yard variance for second-story addition at 7 Leonard Street (vote failed 2-3)
- No action on awning application for Sonora Restaurant due to deficient public noticing
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1. Findings
a. Case #2026-0259 - 68 Indian Road
Jose Avelar
68 Indian Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
Kristen K. Wilson Esq.
MDW Law
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District,
being Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Kristen K Wilson,
Esq, on behalf of the above named applicant requesting an area
variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
b. Case #2026-0264 - 5 Clark Place
Lauro and Maria Tapia
5 Clark Place
Port Chester, NY 10573
John G. Scarlato Jr, Architect
33 Byram Hill Road
Armonk, NY 10504
On the premises 5 Clark Place, located in the CD-3.R5 Zoning District,
being Section: 136.77, Block: 2, Lot(s): 37 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by John Scarlato Jr., on
behalf of the above named applicant requesting rear yard variance of 9 ft.
to construct a new deck.
c. Case #2026-0265 - 21 Armett Street
Janaina & Anderson Andrade
21 Armett Street
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M I N U T E S O F M E E T I N G
Application for Permit or Variance
A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held at the Courtroom of the Police Headquarters
Building, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY, on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. with
Chairman Evelyn Petrone presiding.
Present in addition to Ms. Petrone were Messrs. D’Estrada, Morlino, Gluck and DeVita
Also in attendance was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, and Building Inspector Steve Velardo
Date of Hearing:
July 16, 2026
No. of Case:
2026-0259
Applicant:
Jose Avelar
Kristen K. Wilson
68 Indian Road
MDW Law
Port Chester, NY 10573
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Nature of Request:
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District, being
Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the Town of Rye, New York, an
application submitted by Kristen K Wilson, Esq, on behalf of the above-named applicant
requesting an area variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
Summary of statement or evidence presented:
Prior to the Board voting on the Findings the Applicant’s attorney asked to be heard on the
merits of the new Findings
The matter was represented by Kristen K Wilson Esq. Ms. Wilson stated although the matter
was slated for Findings to be voted on at this meeting, she would like to have the opportunity to
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
Port Chester IDA to consider new project assignment fees
The Industrial Development Agency will discuss a resolution to establish fees for project assignments. The board will also review a capital stack enhancement for 131 Irving Avenue (44 Broad St) and receive reports on public infrastructure projects.
- Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA Assignment Policy
- Capital stack enhancement for 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St
- Resolutions for Supplemental and D&O insurance and AudioEye ADA Compliance Tool
- Village Manager presentation on public infrastructure projects
- Updates on Titanium projects and Embassy application due diligence
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✓ Decided: IDA approves assignment resolution for 131 Irving Avenue and establishes project fees
The Industrial Development Agency approved an Assignment Authorizing Resolution for the property at 131 Irving Avenue (44 Broad St). The board also voted to establish a fee for project assignments and approved budget amendments and an ADA compliance tool for the website.
- Approved Assignment Authorizing Resolution for 131 Irving Avenue/44 Broad St (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices (6-0)
- Approved purchase of AudioEye ADA Compliance Tool for IDA website (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments (6-0)
- Tabled approval of minutes until August meeting
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Chairman's Remarks
a. The passing of Lou Larizza
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
b. June 10, 2026
4. Village Manager Presentation
a. Public Infrastructure projects for PCIDA consideration
5. Enhancement of 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St capital stack
a. Assignment request letter
b. Updated org chart and previous org chart for comparison
c. Project Agreement (for reference)
d. Assignment Authorizing Resolution
6. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. Update on Titanium projects
c. Update on Embassy application due diligence status
d. AMS Acquisitions exploring the Senior Living pad at Westchester
Crossing
7. Planning Director Report
a. Planning Director Report
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b. Update on project Mitigation Fees
8. IT Director Report
a. IT Director Report
b. Benchmarking tool release and request for August meeting input
9. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
b. Agency Financial Snapshot
c. Resolutions — Supplemental and D&O insurance, and AudioEye ADA
Compliance Tool
Associated Budget amendments
10. Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Richard OConnell, George Ford, Dan Brakewood
2. Chairman's Remarks
a. The passing of Lou Larizza
3. Approval of Minutes
Tabled until August meeting
4. Village Manager Presentation
a. Public Infrastructure projects for PCIDA consideration
5. Enhancement of 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St capital stack
a. Assignment request letter
b. Updated org chart and previous org chart for comparison
c. Project Agreement (for reference)
d. Assignment Authorizing Resolution
Motion: Motion - Assignment Authorizing Resolution
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, George Ford, Daniel Brakewood,
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Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Richard OConnell
6. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. Update on Titanium projects
c. Update on Embassy application due diligence status
d. AMS Acquisitions exploring the Senior Living pad at Westchester Crossing
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board will consider a $16.1 million bond for Phase 3 of the sanitary sewer reconstruction
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will meet on July 6, 2026 to discuss several resolutions and contracts. Items include a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Fair Share Mitigation Payments, approval of recent meeting minutes, and multiple capital project and contract awards. The board will also consider two bond resolutions totaling over $21 million for sewer system and pump station improvements.
- Bond Resolution – Reconstruction of the Sanitary Sewer System – Phase 3 ($16,100,000)
- Bond Resolution – N Main St & Comly Ave Sewer Pump Station Improvements ($5,250,000)
- Awarding BID No. 2026-07 for the Paving Program to Laura Li Industries, LLC ($1,643,130)
- Establish Capital Project #2026-302 (2026 Street Paving Program) ($1,760,000)
- Public hearing to consider amending Village Zoning Chapter 345 to add Fair Share Mitigation Payments
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Philip Dorazio will be attending the meeting via
videoconferencing from 1038 E. River Dr., Lake Luzerne,
NY 12846, which will be open to the public for this meeting
as well as the 350 North Main Street location.
Agenda: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Philip Dorazio will be attending the meeting via videoconferencing from 1038 E. River Dr.,
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846, which will be open to the public for this meeting as well as the 350 North
Main Street location.
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
1. Susan-Anne Cosgrove on behalf of the Port Chester Girl Scouts regarding
the installation of a Clay Mural on the side of the Girl Scout House facing
Putnam Avenue
2. By Taxi Commission Chair, Paul Gerardi
III. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a Local Law
amending the code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805 G (4) Requiring Fair Share Mitigation
Payments
IV. MINUTES
1. Approval of June 9, 2026 and June 15, 2026 minutes
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
VII. RESOLUTIONS
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board considers $35,000 Village Hall HVAC server room project
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will discuss a range of items, including a customer experience survey, a housing task force update, and a pump‑station engineering report with a bond resolution. Trustees will consider free parking on Juneteenth and adopt a property‑tax exemption for veterans who are 100% disabled. The board will also vote on awarding a locksmith contract and establishing a $35,000 capital project for a Village Hall HVAC server room.
- N. Main Street & Comly Avenue Pump Station Engineering Report and Bond Resolution
- Adoption of property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- Awarding Bid 2026-10 – Comprehensive Locksmith Services to East Coast Lock and Alarm LLC
- Establish Capital Project #2026-301 (Village Hall HVAC Server Room) – $35,000
- Discussion of free parking on Juneteenth
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Agenda Work Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Dundon will be attending the meeting via
videoconferencing from 221 2nd Avenue North, Nashville,
TN 37201, which will be open to the public for this meeting
as well as the Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace
Church Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
Agenda: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Dundon will be attending the meeting via videoconferencing from 221 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN 37201, which will be open to the public for this meeting as well as the Village Hall
Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. DISCUSSIONS
1. Customer Experience Survey
Requested by: BOT
2. Housing Task Force
Requested by: Trustee Ford
3. N. Main Street & Comly Avenue Pump Station Engineering Report and
Bond Resolution
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
4. Discussion to consider free parking on Juneteenth
Requested by: Trustee Dundon
5. Adoption of the new property tax exemption for Veterans who are 100%
disabled due to military service.
FY 2026-27 budget amended NYS RPTL §458-a(11) (chapter 59 part EE)
giving local municipalities the "opt in" option.
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
6. Protocol for Trustee meetings with staff.
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss hospital zoning and SEQRA changes
The Port Chester Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss New York State SEQRA changes and a potential moratorium. Two public hearings are scheduled, though one case has been removed from the docket.
- Case #2024-0255 (35 Traverse Avenue) removed from hearing
- Case #2026-0272 (435 Boston Post Road) public hearing scheduled
- Case #2026-0274 (179 Rectory Street) public hearing scheduled
- Case #2026-0275 (21 Grace Church Street) public hearing scheduled
- BOT Referral: Draft Local Law for fair-share mitigation payments
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plan for 435 Boston Post Road redevelopment
The Commission approved the Site Plan Resolution for the vacant retail building at 435 Boston Post Road. A public hearing was scheduled for July 27 for the Coffee Holding Company site plan. The Commission also voted to send positive recommendations to the Board of Trustees on three separate matters. The meeting was adjourned to July 27, 2026.
- Approved Site Plan Resolution for 435 Boston Post Road redevelopment
- Set public hearing for July 27 for Coffee Holding Co. site plan
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for Draft Local Law fair‑share mitigation payments
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for United Hospital Site Plan Amendment
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for United Hospital Zoning Text Amendment Petition
- Approved minutes of the May 27, 2026 meeting
- Adjourned meeting to July 27, 2026 (unanimous)
- Carried over application for outdoor dining at 179 Rectory Street (no action)
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. May 27, 2026
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue - NOT TO BE HEARD
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b. Case #2026-0272 - 435 Boston Post Road
An application submitted for redevelopment of a vacant retail building into
four tenant spaces with outdoor seating area, submitted by Heather
Michael Grew, RA for property located at 435 Boston Post Road,
Section:142.5, Block:1, Lot(s): 1
3. Public Meetings
a. Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b. Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) and restore …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening June 29, 2026 at
the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman
Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Alvarez, Berkowitz,
Candelaria, Harris, Hoge, Passarelli. and Carriere
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, Village Attorney James Carpiniello (via WebEx)
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
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Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
________________________________
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
May 27, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Hoge, which was seconded by Commissioner Carriere,
the minutes of the May 27, 2026 meeting were approved.
Roll Call
Member Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent
Alvarez x
Berkowitz x
Candelaria x
Harris x
Hoge x x
Passarelli x x
Scarola x
Carriere
___________________
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case #2026-0272
An application submitted for redevelopment of a vacant retail building into four tenant
spaces with outdoor seating area, submitted by Heath …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board reviews multiple variance requests and a shipping‑container interpretation
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will consider side‑yard and area variance applications for properties on Brower Place, Indian Road, Clark Place, Armett Street, and North Regent Street. It will also hold a public hearing on whether existing shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road are considered developments that require zoning approval. All items are scheduled for discussion at the regular meeting on June 18, 2026.
- Side‑yard variance for a second‑story addition at 1 Brower Place (CD‑3.R7 district)
- Area variance to allow front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road (CD‑3.R7 district)
- Interpretation request on shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road (CD‑4MU district)
- Rear‑yard variance of 9 ft for a new deck at 5 Clark Place (CD‑3.R5 district)
- Rear‑yard variance of 15.5 ft to legalize an existing deck at 21 Armett Street (R2F district)
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✓ Decided: Board approved favorable findings for 1 Brower Place variance request
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the favorable Findings of Fact for the side‑yard variance at 1 Brower Place (5‑0 vote, 1 absent). The board also carried over the denial findings for the 68 Indian Road parking variance to the July 16 meeting (5‑0, 1 absent). Several other applications were adjourned or directed to staff for favorable findings to be prepared for the July meeting, each with a 5‑0 vote and one member absent.
- Approved favorable Findings of Fact for 1 Brower Place variance (5‑0, 1 absent)
- Carried over denial findings for 68 Indian Road parking variance to July 16 (5‑0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned 315 Boston Post Road interpretation request to July 16 (5‑0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned 35 Traverse Avenue parking variance to July 16 (5‑0, 1 absent)
- Closed public hearing for 5 Clark Place deck variance and directed staff to prepare favorable findings for July (5‑0, 1 absent)
- Closed public hearing for 21 Armett Street deck variance and directed staff to prepare favorable findings for July (5‑0, 1 absent)
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1. Findings
a. Case #2026-0263 - 1 Brower Place
Mandi & Dominic Robinson
1 Brower Place
Port Chester, NY 10573
On premises 1 Brower Place, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District,
being Section: 136.38, Block: 1, Lot(s): 1 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by the applicant
requesting a side yard variance for a second story addition to an existing
property.
b. Case #2026-0259 - 68 Indian Road
Jose Avelar
68 Indian Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
Kristen K. Wilson Esq.
MDW Law
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District,
being Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Kristen K Wilson,
Esq, on behalf of the above named applicant requesting an area
variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2026-0262 - 315 Boston Post Road
D&B Company
315 Boston Post Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
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Anthony Gioffre, Esq.
Cuddy & Feder LLP
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 315 Boston Post Road, located in the …
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M I N U T E S O F M E E T I N G
Application for Permit or Variance
A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held at the Courtroom of the Police Headquarters
Building, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY, on June 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. with
Chairman Evelyn Petrone presiding.
Present in addition to Ms. Petrone were Messrs. D’Estrada, Morlino, Simmons and
DeVita
Also in attendance was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, and Building Inspector Steve Velardo
Date of Hearing:
June 18, 2026
No. of Case:
2026-0259
Applicant:
Jose Avelar
Kristen K. Wilson
68 Indian Road
MDW Law
Port Chester, NY 10573
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Nature of Request:
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District, being
Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the Town of Rye, New York, an
application submitted by Kristen K Wilson, Esq, on behalf of the above named applicant
requesting an area variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
Summary of statement or evidence presented:
The matter was represented by Kristen K Wilson Esq. Ms. Wilson stated that she was not aware
that the matter had been denied. The documentation that was posted on the website indicated that
the matter had been approved and she did not get a copy of the resolution that disapproved the
matter prior to tonight’s meeting.
Findings of …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board to discuss zoning, park improvements, and Independence Day fireworks
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on zoning changes for 101 Midland Avenue and handicapped parking on South Main Street. The meeting includes presentations on the Abendroth Park Master Plan and the United Hospital site plan. The board will also consider budget amendments and awards for the Joseph Curtis Recreation Park and Independence Day fireworks.
- Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 101 Midland Avenue
- Public hearing on adding handicapped parking on South Main Street
- Awarding BID No. 2026-04 for Joseph Curtis Recreation Park Improvements ($623,220)
- Budget amendment for Joseph Curtis Recreation Park Playground ($180,000)
- Contract with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. for Independence Day 2026
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
1. On purchasing new fire apparatus for Port Chester Fire Department
2. PC Entertainment Committee on the Summer Concert Series and for Port
Chester Day 2026
3. ADD-ON - By Taxi Commission Chair, Paul Gerardi
III. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
amending the Zoning Map as it applies to 101 Midland Avenue, declaring
intent to serve as SEQRA Lead Agency
2. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester Chapter 319-91,
Schedule XXIX: Handicapped Parking, to add a handicapped parking
space on South Main Street.
IV. PRESENTATION (Continue)
1. By Attorney, Daniel Patrick Zoning Text Amendment Petition and Site
Plan Amendment application for United Hospital and other procedural
actions, summarized as follows:
1. Referral of the proposed Amended Site Plan to the Village Planning
Commission for review and comment per § 345.405.A-11.H.4.
2. Referral o …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 19:30
Local Development Corporation
Board will discuss a potential RFP for consulting on commercial displacement mitigation
The Local Development Corporation will hold roll call and approve the April 8, 2026 minutes. It will receive an update on the pilot grant program for local non‑profit organizations and discuss a draft request for proposals to create a commercial displacement mitigation handbook and toolkit. Additional items include a website and ABO compliance update, a treasurer's report with invoice approvals, and adjournment with the next meeting set for August 2026.
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026
- Update on pilot grant program for local non‑profit organizations
- Discussion of potential RFP for consulting services to develop a Commercial Displacement Mitigation Handbook and Implementation Toolkit
- Update on LDC website and ABO compliance
- Treasurer's report – approval of invoices
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✓ Decided: LDC approved monthly invoices and adjourned the meeting
The Local Development Corporation approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes. It then approved the monthly invoices presented by the treasurer. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting without objection.
- Approved April 8, 2026 minutes
- Approved monthly invoices (unanimous approval)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 7:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
Immediately following the Village of Port Chester Industrial Development Agency Meeting
1. LDC Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. April 8, 2026
3. Update on Pilot Grant Program for Local Non-Profit Organizations (Chris
Steers)
a. Non-Profit Grant Application
4. Discussion of Potential RFP for Consulting Services to Develop
Commercial Displacement Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
a. Draft RFP: Commercial Displacement Mitigation Handbook and
Implementation Toolkit
5. Update on LDC Website and ABO Compliance (Rosalind Cimino)
6. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
7. Adjournment
a. Next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 2026
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
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Local Development Corporation
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Port Chester, NY 10573
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• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 7:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
Immediately following the Village of Port Chester Industrial Development Agency Meeting
1. LDC Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting - Roll Call Waived
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, George Ford, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood
2. Approval of Minutes
a. April 8, 2026
3. Update on Pilot Grant Program for Local Non-Profit Organizations (Chris
Steers)
a. Non-Profit Grant Application
4. Discussion of Potential RFP for Consulting Services to Develop
Commercial Displacement Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
a. Draft RFP: Commercial Displacement Mitigation Handbook and
Implementation Toolkit
5. Update on LDC Website and ABO Compliance (Rosalind Cimino)
6. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
Motion: Motion to Approve Monthly Invoices
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Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Richard OConnell
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, George Ford, Richard OConnell, James Taylor
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood
7. Adjournment
a. Next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 2026
Motion: Motion t …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
Port Chester IDA to consider new fee for project assignments
The Industrial Development Agency will discuss a resolution to establish a fee for project assignments and amend the Project Recapture, Termination and Assignment Policy. The board will also receive updates on several development projects and a financial snapshot.
- Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA Assignment Policy
- Development update for 30 Broad by Basso Capital
- Compliance update for 16-18 North Main Street
- Updates on Titanium Projects at 155 Irving Ave and 157 Westchester Ave
- Groundbreaking for 28 Pearl scheduled for June 17th
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✓ Decided: Board opened meeting, approved invoices, and adjourned; other items tabled
The board voted to open the meeting and later to adjourn it. The motion to approve the monthly invoices was approved. The approval of the May 13, 2026 minutes and the resolution to establish a fee for project assignments were both tabled until July. No other actions were taken.
- Opened meeting (5-0)
- Approved monthly invoices (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
- May 13, 2026 minutes tabled
- Resolution to establish fee for project assignments tabled
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
3. 30 Broad Development update presentation - Dwight Nelson, Basso Capital
4. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. 16-18 North Main Street compliance update
c. Titanium Projects update (155 Irving Ave (Irving Owner) and 157
Westchester Ave (North Pearl Holding))
d. Update on due diligence Embassy Equity Partners application
5. Chairman's Remarks
a. NYS Comptroller issues the annual IDA report
b. 28 Pearl Groundbreaking
Wednesday, June 17th at 10am at T&J Restaurant — 10 Pearl St.
c. Update on potential PCIDA project at Liberty Square and Westchester
Ave underpass
6. Planning Director Report
a. Planning Director Report
b. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Public Workshop, Wednesday,
June 17th at 7pm in the Senior Center
c. VoPC Downtown Development Map
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Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
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Port Chester, NY 10573
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7. IT Director Report
a. IT Director Report
b. Benchmarking software demo
8. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
b. Agency Financial Snapshot
c. Insurance update
9. Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA
Assignment Policy
a. Draft Assignment P …
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: None
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, George Ford, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood
2. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
Tabled until the July meeting.
3. 30 Broad Development update presentation - Dwight Nelson, Basso Capital
4. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. 16-18 North Main Street compliance update
c. Titanium Projects update (155 Irving Ave (Irving Owner) and 157
Westchester Ave (North Pearl Holding))
d. Update on due diligence Embassy Equity Partners application
5. Chairman's Remarks
a. NYS Comptroller issues the annual IDA report
b. 28 Pearl Groundbreaking
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Wednesday, June 17th at 10am at T&J Restaurant — 10 Pearl St.
c. Update on potential PCIDA project at Liberty Square and Westchester Ave
underpass
6. Planning Director Report
a. Planning Director Report
b. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Public Workshop, Wednesday,
June 17th at 7pm in the Senior Center
c. VoPC Downtown Development Map
7. IT Director Report
a. IT Di …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 18:15
Board of Trustees
Board to discuss building heights, Westchester Crossing, and park avenue closure
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss building heights and the Westchester Crossing project. They will also consider a correspondence request to close Park Avenue between Columbus Avenue and College Avenue for a Park Avenue School Fifth Grade Moving Up ceremony. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Discussion of building heights
- Discussion of Westchester Crossing
- Consideration of request to close Park Avenue from Columbus Avenue to College Avenue for a school ceremony
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Workshop
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street,
Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. WORKSHOP
1. Building Heights
2. Westchester Crossing
III. CORRESPONDENCE
1. From Mr. Craig Dreves, Principal Park Avenue School, request that Park
Avenue from Columbus Avenue to College Avenue be closed to vehicular
traffic, for Park Avenue School Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony
IV. CLOSED SESSION
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board will vote on a $18,500 budget amendment for a generator at 350 N Main St.
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will consider several items, including a budget amendment of $18,500 for a generator at 350 North Main Street. A public hearing will be set to discuss amending the Village Zoning Code Chapter 345 for 101 Midland Avenue. The board will also receive a presentation by ArtsWestchester and consider employment offers for three police officers. Additional actions include awarding an independent auditing services contract and discussing a new fair‑share mitigation zoning provision.
- Budget amendment – Capital Project #2018-202 (Generator – 350 N Main) $18,500
- Public hearing to consider amending Village Zoning Code Chapter 345 for 101 Midland Avenue
- Awarding RFP No. 2026-03 for independent auditing services
- Conditional employment offers for Police Officers Adrian Villa Bautista, Darwin Roca, and Jean Carlo Campo Ruiz
- Presentation by ArtsWestchester requested by Trustee Dundon
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. DISCUSSIONS
1. On purchasing new fire apparatus for Port Chester Fire Department
2. Valet Parking
III. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
amending the Zoning Map as it applies to 101 Midland Avenue, declaring
intent to serve as SEQRA Lead Agency
From 05/04/2026 Meeting
IV. PRESENTATION
1. By ArtsWestchester
Requested by Trustee Dundon
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
VII. RESOLUTIONS
1. From The Brooksville Engine and Hose Co. No. 5 on the Election of
Edgar Delgado to active membership
2. From The Reliance Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 on the Election of Joao
Ventrice to active membership
3. From The Reliance Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 on the Election of Jazz
Viteri to active membership
4. From the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 on the Election of
Alexis Cardenas to active membership
5. From the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 on the Election of
Harrison Newman to active membership
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Public hearing on 8‑story mixed‑use project at 128‑156 North Main St.
The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. It will hold public hearings on two development applications: an 8‑story mixed‑use building with 250 residential units and 375 parking spaces at 128‑156 North Main Street, and a redevelopment of a vacant retail building into four tenant spaces with outdoor seating at 435 Boston Post Road. A public meeting will consider a two‑story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue. The Board of Trustees will review a zoning map change petition to rezone 101 Midland Avenue from R2F to CD‑4.
- Public hearing – Case #2023-0244: 8‑story mixed‑use building, 250 units, 375 off‑street parking (125 municipal) at 128‑156 North Main St.
- Public hearing – Case #2026-0272: Redevelopment of vacant retail building into four tenant spaces with outdoor seating at 435 Boston Post Road.
- Public meeting – Case #2024-0255: Two‑story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue.
- BOT referral – 101 Midland Avenue zoning map change petition from R2F to CD‑4.
- Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved an 8‑story mixed‑use site plan on North Main St.
The commission approved the minutes from the April 27 meeting and moved forward with the 8‑story mixed‑use development at 128‑156 North Main Street, adopting both the SEQRA Negative Declaration and the Site Plan Resolution. It opened and later adjourned the public hearing for the 435 Boston Post Road redevelopment, scheduling further action for June 29. The commission also set a hearing for the 35 Traverse Avenue project, directed staff to prepare required resolutions, and approved a map change to rezone 101 Midland Avenue from R‑2F to CD‑4.
- Approved minutes of the April 27, 2026 meeting
- Approved SEQRA Negative Declaration Resolution for 128‑156 North Main St. (Case #2023‑0244)
- Approved Site Plan Resolution for 128‑156 North Main St. (Case #2023‑0244)
- Opened public hearing for redevelopment of 435 Boston Post Road (Case #2026‑0272)
- Adjourned the 435 Boston Post Road hearing to June 29, 2026
- Set public hearing for 35 Traverse Avenue project (Case #2024‑0255) on June 29, 2026
- Directed staff to prepare Neg Dec and Site Plan resolutions for the June 29 meeting (Case #2024‑0255)
- Approved map change to rezone 101 Midland Avenue from R‑2F to CD‑4
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. April 27, 2026
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2023-0244 - 128-156 North Main Street
An application submitted for Site Plan approval to redevelop the premises
with a new 8-story mixed use building with 250 residential units spaces,
with 375 off street parking spaces, including 125 spaces reserved for
municipal public parking, submitted by Anthony Gioffre Esq. of Cuddy &
Feder LLP on behalf of Embassy Equity Partners, LLC - The Embassy, for
property located at 128-156 North Main Street, Section:142.23, Block: 1,
Lot(s): 32,34,35,36 and 52
April Meeting Materials
b. Case #2026-0272 - 435 Boston Post Road
An application submitted for redevelopment of a vacant retail building into
four tenant spaces with outdoor seating area, submitted by Heather
Michael Grew, RA for property located at 435 Boston Post Road,
Section:142.5, Block:1, Lot(s): 1
3. Public Meetings
a. Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
4. BOT Referrals
a. 101 M …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Wednesday evening May 27, 2026
at the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman
Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Harris, Hoge, Passarelli.
and Carriere
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, Village Attorney James Carpiniello
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants and Delaware Engineering Consultants.
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
_______________________________________
Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
________________________________
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
April 27, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Hoge, which was seconded by Commissioner Carriere, the
minutes of the April 27, 2026 meeting were approved
Roll Call
Member Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent
Alvarez x
Berkowitz x x
Candelaria x
Harris x
Hoge x x
Passarelli x
Scarola x
Carriere x x
___________________
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case #2023-0244
An application submitted for Site Plan approval to redevelop the premises with a new 8-
story mixed use building with 234 residential units …
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Board to discuss fire apparatus bids and autism safety signs
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will discuss hiring consultants for fire apparatus bids and establish a policy for signs regarding autistic children. The meeting also includes public hearings for liquor licenses and a handicapped parking space.
- Hiring Big Red Trucks Apparatus Consultants for fire apparatus bid scoping
- Policy for 'Child With Autism' and pedestrian advisory signs
- Public hearing for Makondo Legacy Group Inc. liquor license
- Public hearing for El Parralito Restaurant liquor license
- Public hearing to add handicapped parking space on South Main Street
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Agenda Work Session
VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 222 Grace
Church Street, Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. DISCUSSIONS
1. Proposal from Big Red Trucks Apparatus Consultants, Inc for services to
assist the Village with the BID scoping of fire apparatus
Requested by: Village Manager, Stuart L. Rabin
2. Engaging 3rd party to finalize the scope of three (3) BIDS for the
purposes of purchasing new fire apparatus for the Port Chester Fire
Department.
Requested by: Village Manager, Stuart L. Rabin
3. Scooter Safety
Requested by: Trustee Ford
4. Establishing a policy regarding autistic child signs
Requested by: BOT
5. 500 Foot Hearing Notice regarding Makondo Legacy Group Inc. (126 N.
Main St.)
Requested by: Village Clerk, Janusz Richards
6. 500 Foot Hearing Notice regarding El Parralito Restaurant 1 Corp. (143
Westchester Ave.)
Requested by: Village Clerk, Janusz Richards
7. Recognizing Carver Center Scholarship Night
Requested by: Trustee Naulaguari
8. Requesting a waiver of the time limitations for construction noise for the
mixed-use development within the Urban Core TOD Character Zoning
District (“CD-6T District”) located at 131 Irving Avenue (SBL 142.22-2-81)
Requested by: Mayor Marino
III. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
IV. RESOLUTIONS
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board will consider if shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road need zoning approval.
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications at its May 21 meeting. Findings include a request to add a second floor at 40 West Glen Avenue and a front‑yard parking variance at 68 Indian Road. Public hearings will address an interpretation of shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road, a side‑yard variance for a second‑story addition at 1 Brower Place, and a parking‑space variance for the Spanish United Pentecostal Church at 35 Traverse Avenue.
- Case #2026-0260: Application to add a new second floor at 40 West Glen Avenue (CD-3.R7 district).
- Case #2026-0259: Area variance request for front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road (CD-3.R7 district).
- Case #2026-0262: Request for interpretation of whether shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road (CD-4MU district) are developments requiring zoning approval.
- Case #2026-0263: Side‑yard variance for a second‑story addition at 1 Brower Place (CD-3.R7 district).
- Case #2026-0261: Variance request for 19 parking spaces at 35 Traverse Avenue (CD-5 district).
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350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1. Findings
a. Case #2026-0260 - 40 West Glen Avenue
Russell McCormic
40 West Glen Avenue
Port Chester, NY 10573
Hans Cadek
Hans Cadek Architecture, PLLC
63 Shelly Avenue
Port Chester, NY 10573
On the premises 40 West Glen Avenue, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning
District, being Section:135.52, Block: 2, Lot(s):28 on the assessment map
of the Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Hans Cadek of
Hans Cadek Architecture PLLC, on behalf of the above named applicant
to add a new 2nd floor in the rear yard setback of an existing legal non-
conforming house.
b. Case #2026-0259 - 68 Indian Road
Jose Avelar
68 Indian Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
Kristen K. Wilson Esq.
MDW Law
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District,
being Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Kristen K Wilson,
Esq, on behalf of the above named applicant requesting an area
variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
2. Public Hearings
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Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
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a. Case #2026-0262 - 315 Boston Post Road
D&B Company
315 Boston Post Ro …
Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Board to consider zoning amendment for 15 N. Main Street project
The Board of Trustees will discuss a zoning change to extend the building permit timeline for 15 N. Main Street. The meeting includes presentations on the Comprehensive Plan and decarbonization, as well as a vote on the FY 2026-2027 Tax Warrant.
- Proposed zoning amendment for 15 N. Main Street building permit timeline
- FY 2026-2027 Tax Warrant
- Contract award for Medical Drug and Alcohol Testing Services to Partners In Safety, Inc.
- Approval of 'Child With Autism' and 'Pedestrian' signs on Clinton Street
- Request for $600.00 donation to American Legion Post 93
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Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 6:00-7:00 P.M.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION (06:00 PM to 07:00 PM)
1. Executive Session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of
real property adjacent to the MTA property
III. PRESENTATION
1. Presentation by BFJ Planning on the Comprehensive Plan
2. Sustainable Westchester Community Scale Decarbonization Workshop
[PRESENT VIRTUALLY]
3. Customer Experience Survey
IV. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805G(7) providing the 15 N. Main Street
project additional time, retroactively, to secure a building permit under its
Site Plan Approval
V. DISCUSSIONS
1. Update on Overlength Truck Signs
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
2. ADD-ON - Installing "Honor Banners" for Village of Port Chester Veterans
around the Village
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
3. ADD-ON - Autistic child signs on Clinton Street
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
Village of Port Che …
Wed May 13, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
Board will review and decide on the Embassy Project application at 128 N Main St.
The Industrial Development Agency board will consider the Embassy Project application for 128 North Main Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Embassy project by Jake Borden and Nick Williams of Katherine Acre Partners. Additional items cover adjustments to project monitoring procedures, reports from the planning and IT directors, and a treasurer's report with a quote for higher limits of supplemental liability insurance.
- Review and possible resolution of the Embassy Project application (128 N Main St.)
- Presentation on the Embassy project by Jake Borden and Nick Williams of Katherine Acre Partners
- Adjustments to project monitoring procedures per Loewke Brill quarterly report
- Treasurer’s report includes quote for higher limits of supplemental liability insurance
- Planning Director report includes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee updates and upcoming public workshop (June 17)
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✓ Decided: IDA approves initial project resolution for Embassy Project
The Industrial Development Agency opened its May 13, 2026 meeting and approved the April 8, 2026 minutes. Members approved the initial project resolution for the Embassy Project at 128 N Main Street. The board also approved the monthly invoices. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Opened meeting (motion passed unanimously)
- Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (passed with one abstention)
- Approved initial project resolution for Embassy Project (motion passed unanimously)
- Approved monthly invoices (motion passed unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed unanimously)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. April 8, 2026
3. Loewke Brill quarterly project monitor reports - Kevin Loewke
a. Adjustments to Project Monitoring Procedures
b. Quarterly Report
4. Presentation on the Embassy project at 128 N Main St.
a. Jake Borden and Nick Williams of Katherine Acre Partners
b. Presentation
5. Application Review from the Embassy Project, Embassy Equity Partners
LLC
a. Application
b. Initial Project Resolution
6. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. Response letter from 16 - 18 North Main Street project regarding jobs
deficiency
7. Chairman's Remarks
a. Revisiting and enhancing the IDA public benefit project at Liberty Square
8. Planning Director Report
a. Planning Director Report
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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b. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee updates
Comprehensive Plan Overview Document — Port Chester Today
Committee survey and social media
Committee to reach out to the PCIDA
Committee Public Workshop, Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm in the Senior
Center
9. IT Director Report
a. IT Director Report
10. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
b. Agency Financial Snapshot
c. Quote for higher …
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Sylvia Dundon, George Ford
2. Approval of Minutes
a. April 8, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - April 8, 2026
Initiated: Richard OConnell
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: John Hiensch
Absent: Sylvia Dundon, George Ford
3. Loewke Brill quarterly project monitor reports - Kevin Loewke
a. Adjustments to Project Monitoring Procedures
b. Quarterly Report
4. Presentation on the Embassy project at 128 N Main St.
a. Jake Borden and Nick Williams of Katherine Acre Partners
b. Presentation
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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5. Application Review from the Embassy Project, Embassy Equity Partners
LLC
a. Application
b. Initial Project Resolution
Motion: Motion - Initial Project Resolution - Embassy Project
Initiated: John Hiensch
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, George Ford, Daniel Brakewood,
Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: N …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board to hold public hearing on zoning amendment for 101 Midland Avenue
The Board of Trustees will consider a public hearing on amending the village zoning code for 101 Midland Avenue and adding time for the 15 N. Main Street project. It will discuss towing rates, approve several budget transfers and amendments, and consider liquor license applications. Additional items include a workers‑comp insurance contract renewal and a $31,000 annual agreement with the Port Chester Soccer Club.
- Public hearing to amend Village Code Chapter 345 for 101 Midland Avenue (zoning map change)
- Discussion of towing rates (see attached 175)
- Budget transfer of $2,000 from General Fund Special Events (Recreation Dept.)
- Liquor license applications for Makondo Legacy Group Inc. and El Parralito Restaurant
- Renewal contract with Lodestar Claims & Risk Services, Inc. for workers‑comp services at $10,500 for FY 2026/2027
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Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805G(7) providing the 15 N. Main Street
project additional time, retroactively, to secure a building permit under its
Site Plan Approval
III. DISCUSSIONS
1. Towing Rates (See attached 175)
IV. MINUTES
1. Approval of April 15, 2026 and April 20, 2026 minutes
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
VII. RESOLUTIONS
1. Budget Transfer - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Special Events
(Recreation Dept.) in the amount of $2,000.00
2. Budget Amendment – Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund – Port Chester
Historical Society Internship in the amount of $600.00
3. Liquor License - Makondo Legacy Group Inc.
4. Liquor License - El Parralito Restaurant
5. Authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a renewal agreement with
Lodestar Claims & Risk Services, Inc. (formerly known as PMA
Companies, Inc.) for Third-Party Workers Compensation Administration
Services in the amount of $10,500 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
6. Dec …
Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village to consider supporting $50,000 decarbonization workshop
The Board will interview a candidate for the Port Chester Youth Bureau and consider several discussion items, including renaming College Avenue, a zoning map change at 101 Midland Avenue, and a proposal to support a $50,000 decarbonization workshop. Additional topics include changes to the homestead tax base, hiring a law firm as Village Attorney, district representation research, parking ticket issues, a community wellness event, and a request for intern assistance from the Historical Society.
- Rename the portion of College Avenue within Port Chester in memory of Anthony Napoli (requested by Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin)
- Zoning map change request for 101 Midland Ave (requested by Planning Director Greg Cutler)
- Support Sustainable Westchester Community Scale Decarbonization Workshop with a $50,000 grant from the New York Community Trust (requested by Trustee Allen)
- Hire a law firm instead of an individual as the Village Attorney (requested by Trustee Abel)
- Eliminate the homestead/non-homestead base proportion (requested by Trustee Abel)
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VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Agenda Work-Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street,
Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Interview candidate for PC Youth Bureau
III. DISCUSSIONS
1. The renaming of College Avenue (the portion that is within the limits of
Port Chester) in memory of Anthony Napoli
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
2. 101 Midland Ave. Zoning Map Change Request
Requested by: Planning Director Greg Cutler
3. Eliminating the homestead/non-homestead base proportion.
Requested by: Trustee Abel
4. Hiring a law firm instead of an individual as the Village Attorney.
Requested by: Trustee Abel
5. Researching the feasibility of creating district representation on The Town
Board.
Requested by: Trustee Abel
6. Discussion on Outstanding Parking Tickets
Requested by: Trustee Ford
7. Community Wellness Event - Move Port Chester
Requested by: Trustee Naulaguari
8. Sustainable Westchester Community Scale Decarbonization Workshop
They would like us to support them in holding a workshop or workshops in
the community, which would be supported by a $50,000.00 grant from the
New York community Trust at no cost …
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Port Chester Planning Commission to hear 120‑unit proposal at 250 Boston Post Rd
The Planning Commission will consider three renewals of Special Exception Use Permits for Verizon Wireless antennas on rooftops at 219 Westchester Avenue, 340 South Regent Street, and 411 Westchester Avenue. It will hold public hearings on a site‑plan to replace a bank with a 120‑unit multifamily building at 250 Boston Post Road, an 8‑story mixed‑use project with 250 residential units at 128‑156 North Main Street, and a conversion of a warehouse to an indoor sports facility at 45 Ryan Avenue. The meeting also includes a public meeting on redeveloping 435 Boston Post Road and a zoning text amendment to extend the 15 N Main St site‑plan approval deadline.
- Renewal of Special Exception Use Permit for Verizon antennas at 219 Westchester Avenue
- Renewal of Special Exception Use Permit for Verizon antennas at 340 South Regent Street
- Public hearing on site‑plan to build 120 residential units at 250 Boston Post Road
- Public hearing on 8‑story mixed‑use project with 250 units at 128‑156 North Main Street
- Zoning Text Amendment to extend 15 N Main St Site Plan approval to April 25, 2027
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✓ Decided: Commission approved site plan for 120‑unit multifamily building at 250 Boston Post Road
The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 120‑unit multifamily building with 183 on‑site parking spaces at 250 Boston Post Road, adding two conditions to the resolution. The commission also renewed four two‑year Special Exception Use permits for Verizon Wireless antennas at three locations. Additional actions included designating the commission as lead agency for SEQRA review of a church project and scheduling public hearings for upcoming developments.
- Approved minutes of the March 30, 2026 meeting
- Renewed two‑year Special Exception Use permit for Verizon antenna at 219 Westchester Ave
- Renewed two‑year Special Exception Use permit for Verizon antenna at 330‑340 South Regent Ave
- Renewed two‑year Special Exception Use permit for Verizon antenna at 411 Westchester Ave
- Approved site plan for 120‑unit multifamily building at 250 Boston Post Road with two added conditions
- Approved site plan for indoor sports training facility at 45 Ryan Avenue, capping adult training to 16 participants
- Designated Planning Commission as lead agency for SEQRA review of Spanish United Pentecostal Church project at 35 Traverse Ave
- Scheduled public hearing for May 27, 2026 for the Swing Loft project
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. March 30, 2026
2. Resolutions
a. Case #2016-0137 - 219 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted by Angela Poccia Esq. of Snyder & Snyder, LLP
on behalf of Verizon Wireless to renew the Special Exception Use Permit
for antennas located on the rooftop of 219 Westchester Avenue Section:
142.22, Block: 1, Lot(s) 26
b. Case #2018-0177 - 340 South Regent Street
An application submitted by Angela Poccia Esq. of Snyder & Snyder, LLP
on behalf of Verizon Wireless to renew the Special Exception Use Permit
for antennas located on the rooftop of 330-340 South Regent Avenue
Section: 141.52, Block: 1, Lot(s) 4
c. Case #2016-0138 - 411 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted by Angela Poccia Esq. of Snyder & Snyder, LLP
on behalf of Verizon Wireless to renew the Special Exception Use Permit
for antennas located on the rooftop of 411 Westchester Avenue Section:
136.77, Block: 1, Lot(s) 51
3. Public Hearings
a. Case #2025-0261 - 250 Boston Post Road
An application submitted for Site Plan approval to demolish an existing
bank structure and replace it with a multi-family structure consisting of 120
Units with 150 parking spaces, submitted by Gary Gianfrancesco AIA of
Arconics Architecture …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening April 27, 2026 at
the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman
Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Berkowitz, Harris, Hoge,
Passarelli. and Carriere and
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, Village Attorney James Carpiniello
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants and Delaware Engineering Consultants.
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
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Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
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Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
March 30, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Carriere, which was seconded by Commissioner Candelaria, the
minutes of the March 30, 2026 meeting were approved
Roll Call
Member Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent
Alvarez x
Berkowitz x
Candelaria x
Harris x x
Hoge
Passarelli x x
Scarola x
Carriere x
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Michael Scarola, Chair
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Case #2016-0137
An application submitted by Angela Poccia Esq. of Snyder & Snyder, LLP on behalf of Verizon
Wireless to renew the Special Exception Use Permit for antennas located on the rooftop of 219
Westchester Avenue Section: 142.22, Bl …
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Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $52,960 | ELECTRICAL SCIENCE, INC. National Archives and Records Administra · ELECTRICAL SCIENCE DBA XOVOX - DECRYPTION OF MIXED MEDIA FILES FOR FAA |
| $43,012 | CULINART INC Department of Defense · THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, LUNCH MEALS AND CONFERENCE |
| $22,584 | HOP ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. Department of the Interior · FUEL (#2 HEATING OIL) PURCHASE NEEDED TO PROVIDE HEAT IN THE BUILDINGS |
| $22,371 | FLIK INTERNATIONAL CORP. Department of Defense · 113TH IN PRE-DEPLOYMENT YELLOW RIBBON MEALS & CONFERENCE ROOM SPACE |
| $18,820 | HOP ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. Department of the Interior · (ELRO) #2 HEATING OIL FUEL PURCHASE TO PROVIDE HEAT IN THE BUILDINGS A |
| $8,199 | FLIK INTERNATIONAL CORP. Department of Defense · VENUE LABOR |
| $2,022 | CULINART INC Department of State · UNGA SUPPORT |
| $900 | BERFU AYGENC Department of Education · HONORARIUM PAYMENT FOR THE FY 2023 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES |
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Net migration-5,341 people (-$310.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Hurricane": 11, "Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 6, "Snowstorm" · last Tue Jan 30, 2024)
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2019)
Business establishments31,174 (389,560 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,580/mo (631 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.7% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
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