White Plains public meetings in 2025

Agenda

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

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

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

• Filed and spread minutes in full (motion carried)

Agenda

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

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

Board of Ethics

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Capital Projects Board

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

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

Conservation Board

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Capital Projects Board

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

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

Mayor's Youth Board

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Recreation & Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Conservation Board

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

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

Capital Projects Board

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Mayor's Youth Board

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Conservation Board

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Mayor's Youth Board

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

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

Agenda

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

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

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

Capital Projects Board

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

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

Recreation & Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Conservation Board

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Planning Board

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

White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Planning Board

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

Agenda

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

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Planning Board

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

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

Recreation & Advisory Committee

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

Transportation Commission

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

Agenda

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

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

White Plains Urban Renewal Agency

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

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

Agenda

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

Recreation & Advisory Committee

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

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