White Plains public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission will consider staff recommendations on several traffic and parking requests, including a citywide evaluation of lowering the speed limit to 25 mph. Other items include requests for new handicapped parking spaces, stop signs, and parking restrictions. The commission will also vote on approving previous meeting minutes.
- Citywide request from Mayor Roach to evaluate roads for a 25 mph speed limit, with staff conducting speed studies and roadway measurements
- 11 Fisher Court: staff recommends adding a 3-hour restriction to existing handicapped space rather than a second space, and modifying pavement markings on Fisher Court
- EJ Conroy Drive: staff recommends removing the bus layover area from Hamilton Avenue to the existing bus stop
- Bryant Avenue at Old Mamaroneck Road: multiple requests including left-turn lane, bus stop relocation, commercial vehicle restrictions, bike route changes, traffic signal, school zone signage, and horn restrictions
- Idlewood Road: staff recommends creating a 100-foot 'No Parking Any Time' restriction on the west side from Hartsdale Road
The Commission approved a new 'No Parking Any Time' restriction on Idlewood Road and modified pavement markings on Fisher Court. Requests for an all-way stop at Alexander Avenue and Putnam Avenue, a new handicapped space at One North Lexington Avenue, and an all-way stop at Ridgeway and Pilgrim Road were denied.
- Approved 'No Parking Any Time' restriction on west side of Idlewood Road from Hartsdale Road for 100 feet
- Approved adding a three-hour restriction to existing handicapped space and modifying pavement markings at 11 Fisher Court
- Denied request for all-way stop at Alexander Avenue and Putnam Avenue
- Denied request for handicapped parking space at One North Lexington Avenue
- Denied request for all-way stop at Ridgeway and Pilgrim Road
- Approved one-year Site Plan Approval extension for 1111-1129 Westchester Avenue
- Tabled 25 mph city-wide speed limit evaluation
- Tabled EJ Conroy Drive bus stop and layover review
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved three requests for antenna facility upgrades and a one-year site plan extension for a hospital parking structure. A public hearing for a new T-Mobile antenna was scheduled, and a hearing for a single-family house was adjourned.
- Approved one-year site plan extension for NY Presbyterian Hospital parking structure (4-0)
- Approved AT&T antenna upgrades at 456 North Street (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T antenna upgrades at 78 North Broadway (unanimous)
- Approved Dish Antenna installation at 125 Lake Street (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for T-Mobile antenna at 41 Barker Avenue for Jan 17, 2023 (unanimous)
- Adjourned public hearing for 66 Liberty Place to Jan 17, 2023 (unanimous)
- Adopted November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
The White Plains Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to continue discussions on three items: 90 Greenridge Ave., Grace Episcopal Church, and the White Plains Greenway. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural with no public hearings or new business.
- 90 Greenridge Ave. – continued discussion
- Grace Episcopal Church – continued discussion
- White Plains Greenway – continued discussion
Capital Projects Board
The Capital Projects Board will meet to review and adopt two multi-year plans: the Rolling Stock Plan and the Capital Improvement Program, both covering fiscal years 2023 through 2029. These plans guide the city's long-term investments in vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure projects.
- Adoption of the Rolling Stock Plan for FY 2023-2029, which schedules replacement and acquisition of city vehicles and equipment
- Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-2029, outlining major infrastructure and facility projects
Capital Projects Board
The Capital Projects Board will consider amending the FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program to increase funding for the Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment project from $3,830,000 to $4,205,000. The board will also review 2023-2029 capital requests from six departments and two funds.
- Amendment to increase Rolling Stock Acquisition Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment FY23 by $375,000
- Review of 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program requests from IT, Parking, Public Safety, Recreation and Parks, Public Works, Sewer Rent Fund, and Water Fund
Agenda
The Board of Appeals granted one area variance for a residential addition. Three other applications for a deck, canopy, and multi-family dwelling were scheduled for future hearings.
- Granted area variances for a two-story side yard addition and porch extension at 12 School Street
- Scheduled hearing for deck replacement at 47 Etherlridge Road for 1/04/2023
- Scheduled hearing for front yard entrance canopy at 7 McBride Avenue for 1/04/2023
- Scheduled hearing for seven-unit multi-family dwelling at 37 Lake Street for 1/04/2023
Agenda
The provided document is a call for a Special Meeting to hear presentations from the Recreation and Parks, Planning and Climate Smart, and Parking departments. No decisions were recorded in this document.
Agenda
The Design Review Board approved wall sign installations for three businesses and a facade remodel for Pepe Auto Group. Several other applications for building construction and restaurant alterations were reviewed and require additional samples or documentation.
- Approved wall sign for Pokemoto at 240 Main Street
- Approved wall sign for Optimum at 36 Mamaroneck Ave
- Approved wall sign for Aethics at 173 E Post Rd
- Approved awning for Sweet Temptations Expresso & Dessert Bar at 181 Martine Ave
- Approved exterior facade remodel for Pepe Auto Group at 300 Central Ave
- Recommended approval for Site Plan amendment at 200 Hamilton Ave
- Requested more facade treatment samples for Patsy’s Pizzeria at 191 Mamaroneck Ave
- Requested fence and siding samples for 4 story building at 37 Lake Street
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission will consider a citywide 25 mph speed limit evaluation requested by the Mayor, along with requests for crosswalks, stop signs, and handicapped parking. Staff have prepared a list of streets for speed studies and recommend holding several items for further review. The meeting also includes two Common Council referrals for site plan extensions at 70 Westchester Avenue and 200 Hamilton Avenue.
- Citywide request to evaluate roads for a 25 mph speed limit
- Request for crosswalk or stop signs at North Kensico Avenue and Oak Avenue
- Request for additional handicapped parking space at 11 Fisher Court
- Request to review bus stops on EJ Conroy Drive due to bus damage
- Request for all-way stop at Alexander Avenue and Putnam Avenue
The Commission recommended approval for site plan extensions at 70 Westchester Avenue and phasing amendments at 200 Hamilton Avenue. It also approved staff recommendations regarding signage at North Kensico Avenue and a review of bus layover areas on EJ Conroy Drive.
- Approved minutes of October 19, 2022 meeting
- Recommended approval to add warning signs and repaint crosswalk at North Kensico Avenue and George Avenue
- Recommended meeting with DOT to determine needs before changing bus layover areas on EJ Conroy Drive
- Approved holding request for all-way stop at Alexander Avenue and Putnam Avenue to measure sight lines
- Recommended approval of site plan and special permit extension for 70 Westchester Avenue
- Recommended approval of second amendment to site plan for 200 Hamilton Avenue
- Placed 25 mph city-wide speed limit evaluation on hold
- Held request for additional handicapped parking at 11 Fisher Court
White Plains Urban Renewal Agency
The White Plains Urban Renewal Agency approved an omnibus termination agreement for the premises previously known as the White Plains Mall. This action removes restrictions and covenants to facilitate the development of a mixed-use project called Hamilton Green.
- Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 07-2022 authorizing the Chairman to execute an omnibus termination agreement for 200 and 250 Hamilton Avenue (3-0)
Planning Board
The Board approved site plan amendments for a residential patio and two cellular antenna replacements. It also sent no-objection letters to the Common Council regarding a project extension at 70 Westchester Avenue and phasing changes for Hamilton Green.
- Approved site plan amendment for patio at 15 Hillside Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved cellular antenna replacement for AT&T Wireless at 101 Old Mamaroneck Road (unanimous)
- Approved cellular equipment replacement for Verizon Wireless at 185 Maple Avenue (unanimous)
- Sent no-objection letter to Common Council for one-year extension at 70 Westchester Avenue (6-0)
- Sent no-objection letter to Common Council for site plan and phasing amendments at 200 Hamilton Avenue (6-0)
- Adjourned 66 Liberty Place single-family house application to December 20, 2022
- Adjourned 138 Rosedale Avenue patio amendment to December 20, 2022
Agenda
The Board of Appeals granted four area variance requests for terrace expansions, home additions, and a mixed-use development. One application for a side yard addition was scheduled for a future hearing. All granted variances related to setbacks from property lines.
- Granted variance for terrace expansion at 138 Rosedale Avenue
- Granted variance for second story addition at 186 Hartsdale Avenue
- Granted variance for addition and deck extension at 22 Lambert Road
- Granted 10-foot special building setback variance for 80-106 Westchester Avenue
- Scheduled hearing for 12/07/2022 regarding addition at 12 School Street
Agenda
The Design Review Board approved applications for signage and exterior renovations at three locations. The board recommended approval for outdoor dining at 50 Main Street and offered no comment on three cabaret use permits. Two applications were adjourned at the applicant's request.
- Approved sign and awning reface for The CBD Store at 365 Mamaroneck Ave
- Recommended approval for outdoor dining at Medi Bistro (50 Main Street)
- Approved exterior renovations for City Fresh Market at 68 W Post Rd
- No comment on cabaret use permit for Lazy Boy Saloon (154 Mamaroneck Ave)
- No comment on cabaret use permit for Whiskey Creek (152 Mamaroneck Ave)
- No comment on cabaret use permit for Sundance Kitchen & Cantina (208 Mamaroneck Ave)
- Approved wall sign installation for Westchester Auto Spa HQ (15 Independence Street)
- Adjourned reviews for 191 Mamaroneck Ave and 37 Lake Street
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted unanimously to send letters of no objection or recommendation for approval to the Common Council regarding three accessory cabarets and one outdoor dining permit. The Board also determined it will hold monthly work sessions to review the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision application.
- Recommended approval of Accessory Cabaret Special Permit for Lazy Boy Saloon (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Accessory Cabaret Special Permit for Sundance Kitchen and Cantina (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Accessory Cabaret Special Permit for Whiskey Creek (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Outdoor Dining Special Permit for Medi Bistro (5-0)
- Determined to hold monthly work sessions for Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision review
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will continue discussions on historic preservation elements of the Comprehensive Plan, properties at 90 & 94 Greenridge Ave. and 108 North Broadway, the Greenway portion north of Gedney Way, and Grace Episcopal Church. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Comprehensive Plan – Historic Preservation Elements – continued discussion
- 90 & 94 Greenridge Ave., 108 North Broadway – continued discussion
- Greenway portion north of Gedney Way
- Grace Episcopal Church
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission will discuss a request from Mayor Roach to evaluate lowering the speed limit to 25 mph on city roadways. Staff recommended developing criteria to select which roads qualify and conducting speed studies on higher-volume roads before implementation. The item was held from the previous meeting.
- Citywide 25 mph speed limit evaluation requested by Mayor Roach
- North Kensico Avenue at Oak Avenue — crosswalk or stop sign request denied; staff said pedestrian activity does not justify it
- 11 Fisher Court — request for additional handicapped parking space held for further parking demand review
- 1 Water Street — one-year extension to Site Plan Approval; staff has no objections
- 1133 Westchester Avenue — solar parking canopy system seeking Amended Master Plan, Special Permit, and Amended Site Plan Approval; staff has no objections
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will continue discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan's historic preservation elements. The meeting also includes discussion of 90 & 94 Greenridge Ave., 108 North Broadway, and a portion of the Greenway north of Gedney Way.
- Comprehensive Plan – Historic Preservation Elements continued discussion
- 90 & 94 Greenridge Ave. and 108 North Broadway continued discussion
- Greenway portion north of Gedney Way
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is evaluating several resident requests regarding parking restrictions, stop sign installations, and pedestrian safety. The body is also discussing a city-wide evaluation of 25 mph speed limits requested by Mayor Roach.
- Proposed increase of meter time limits from 15 minutes to one hour at 5 Renaissance Square
- Staff recommendation to install stop signs at Plymouth Place and Salem Place at Albemarie Road
- Review of a request for a new crosswalk at 20 Old Mamaroneck Avenue
- Discussion on establishing criteria for city-wide 25 mph speed limits
- Request to remove one-hour parking restrictions on Intervale Street near Fisher Avenue
Capital Projects Board
The Board is reviewing several amendments to the City of White Plains FY 22-23 Capital Improvement Program. These include adding new projects for a memorial garden, park design, and library lighting, as well as modifying an existing park project.
- $62,000 for Veterans Memorial Garden via NYS Dormitory Authority grant
- $38,000 for Battle Hill Passive Park design via NYS Dormitory Authority grant
- Amendment to Delfino Park Improvements description and funding
- Addition of LED Lighting Improvements at White Plains Library
Transportation Commission
The Commission is reviewing requests for new parking restrictions, handicap accessibility, and site plan approval extensions. Items include a potential no-parking zone on Woodcrest Avenue and meter adjustments at Five Renaissance Square.
- 5 Renaissance Square: Request to create a handicap parking space and extend 15-minute meters to one hour
- 157 Woodcrest Avenue: Request for a No Parking restriction opposite the address
- 20 Haarlem and 27 Holland Avenues: Site Plan approval extension request
- One City Place: Special Permit and Amended Site Plan approval extension request
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is reviewing several Common Council referrals including site plan amendments for 10 Dekalb Avenue and 80 Westchester Avenue. The agenda also includes requests for special permits for outdoor dining at 166B and 208 Mamaroneck Avenue, and a cabaret use permit for 166A Mamaroneck Avenue.
- Site plan amendment for 10 Dekalb Avenue involving a 3,000 square foot outdoor amenity area
- Outdoor dining special permit request for 166B Mamaroneck Avenue
- Outdoor dining special permit request for 208 Mamaroneck Avenue
- Cabaret use special permit request for 166A Mamaroneck Avenue
- Amended Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 80 Westchester Avenue
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will review a recap of the Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop and continue discussions regarding several potential landmark sites. The meeting also includes confirmation that Jonathan Purdy Burial Ground is a designated Local Landmark.
- Confirmation of Jonathan Purdy Burial Ground as a Local Landmark
- Discussion of 109 North Broadway
- Discussion of 90 Greenridge Avenue
- Discussion of 94 Greenridge Avenue
- Discussion of White Plains Greenway (Gedney Way to Bryant Avenue) and Battle of White Plains Monument
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is reviewing several requests regarding street parking and traffic safety. Discussions include creating accessible parking near Turnure Park, reviewing parking restrictions on Hunt Place, and evaluating a request for an all-way stop at Grant Avenue and Morningside Avenue.
- Proposed accessible parking space on the west side of Canfield Avenue near Turnure Park
- Review of parking restrictions and enforcement on Hunt Place
- Request for an all-way stop at Grant Avenue and Morningside Avenue
- Site plan extension request for 1236 Mamaroneck Avenue (Living Word Christian Church)
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is reviewing several site plan and special permit extensions for developments in White Plains. The body is also discussing requests for accessible parking at Turnure Park and parking restrictions on Hunt Place.
- Proposed solar energy system regulations for Zoning Ordinance Sections 2, 4, 6, and 7
- Request for two accessible parking spaces at Turnure Park near Lake Street entrance
- Site plan extension requests for 80 Westchester Avenue, 85 North Lexington Avenue, and 441 Central Avenue
- Special Permit and Site Plan Approval request for 39 Westmoreland Avenue
- Amended Special Permit and Site Plan Approvals for 97-111 and 100-114 Hale Avenue
Transportation Commission
The Commission is reviewing a request to create an exclusive right-turn lane at Bank Street and Fisher Avenue. Additionally, the body will consider site plan extension requests for properties on South Broadway and Mamaroneck Avenue.
- Bank Street at Fisher Avenue: Request to modify the right lane to an exclusive right-turn lane
- 60 South Broadway: Extension of Amended Site Plan Approval request by LMC/Lennar Multifamily Communities
- 250 Mamaroneck Avenue: Extension of Amended Site Plan and Special Permit Approval request by Southern Land Company, LLC
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will meet to discuss potential landmark sites and any other new business. There are no public hearings or applications for certificates of appropriateness on the agenda.
- Discussion of potential landmark sites
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is discussing a proposal to relocate a handicapped parking space on Nosband Avenue. The body is also reviewing a request for a site plan approval extension for a residential project at 65 Lake Street.
- Nosband Avenue: Proposal to remove an existing handicapped space and create a new one 100 feet away
- 65 Lake Street: Request from Mount Hope A.M.E. Zion Church for extension of Site Plan Approval for multi-family residential project
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is discussing traffic calming measures near local schools and accessibility modifications for parking. The body is reviewing staff recommendations regarding stop signs, one-way designations, and speed limit signage.
- Proposed installation of a solar-powered flashing school speed limit sign on Soundview Avenue northbound
- Staff recommendation against an all-way stop at Hall Avenue and George Avenue
- Discussion of one-way traffic and 'No U-Turn' restrictions on Grandview Avenue between Prescott Avenue and Thomas Place
- Request to modify a handicapped parking space on Nosband Avenue for wheelchair accessibility
- Review of sight lines and accident history for the Hall Avenue and George Avenue intersection
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission has no items listed under communications, administrative matters, or public hearings. The only item on the agenda is the designation of the Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground at 1150 Mamaroneck Avenue.
- Designation of local landmark: Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground - 1150 Mamaroneck Avenue
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission is discussing several resident requests for new parking restrictions, crosswalks, and stop signs. The body is also reviewing site plan extensions and modifications for properties in City Square and on North Broadway.
- Proposed 'No Parking 10AM to 11AM' zone on east side of Smith Avenue from Davis Avenue to 27 Smith Avenue
- Request for all-way stop at Hall Avenue and George Avenue
- Request for one-way northbound traffic on Grandview Avenue between Prescott Avenue and Thomas Place during school hours
- Site plan extension and canopy/parking modifications for 50 Main Street, 34 S. Lexington Avenue, and 1-11 Martine Avenue
- Site plan extension for exterior building signage at One North Broadway
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss an application to designate the Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground at 1150 Mamaroneck Avenue as a local historic landmark. No other public hearings or administrative items are listed for this meeting.
- Designation of Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground (1150 Mamaroneck Avenue) as a local historic landmark
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss one primary application. The body will review the designation of a specific site as a local historic landmark.
- Discussion of application to designate the Jonathan Purdy Family Burial Ground at 1150 Mamaroneck Avenue as a local historic landmark