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The Town Board is holding an additional work session to review committee applicants, employee policies, and financial planning. Members will discuss a development moratorium and proposals for 15 W. Stevens. The session also includes reviews of the Bradhurst Apartment and speed limits on Bradhurst Avenue.

• Development moratorium discussion
• Proposals for 15 W. Stevens RFP
• Review of Bradhurst Apartment
• Speed limit on Bradhurst Avenue
• Review of 3-5 Year Capital Plan and Multi-Year Spending Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a renovation at 630 Bedford Road and a large-scale development project in Briarcliff Manor. The board is also considering extension requests for a senior housing project on Grasslands Road.

• Proposed subdivision of 214.41 acres at 835 & 855 Sleepy Hollow Lake Rd for an 18-hole golf course, country club, and approximately 75 homes
• Public hearing for renovation and addition to a 1930s building at 630 Bedford Road
• Extension requests for subdivision #SD 20-6, site-plan #20-012, and Steep Slopes #SS 20-015 for Brightview Senior Living at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road
• Petition to the Town Board for a text amendment to Section 218-43 regarding nonprofit membership clubs

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider new sign applications for two commercial tenants. The board will review requests for signage at locations on Elwood Avenue and Commerce Street.

• New sign for 'il Caffe' di Napoli' at 363 Elwood Ave
• New sign for 'The Main Star Salon' at 677 Commerce St

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings on solar arrays and updates to steep slope and freshwater wetland codes. The body is also deciding on several contracts for site mitigation and professional services.

• Public hearing for solar photovoltaic arrays at 2 Walker Road
• Continued public hearings on Steep Slope Protection and Freshwater Wetlands codes
• Authorization to sell eight properties following a July 10, 2026 tax foreclosure auction
• Emergency contract for fire hazard mitigation at the Clay Bird Lane site
• Contract with Trius Inc. for Water Department Vactor Water Pump assembly

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two new applications for variances. The board is reviewing requests to deviate from standard setback and height requirements for residential properties.

• Z-26-21: Request for a 5-foot side yard setback variance for a porch roof at 38 Eastview Drive
• Z-26-22: Request for a 2-foot variance to allow a 6-foot fence at 9 Cy Court

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance applications for residential properties. The first involves a new porch roof in Valhalla, and the second concerns a white vinyl fence in Pleasantville.

• Approved porch roof variance at 38 Eastview Drive (5-0)
• Approved 6-foot vinyl fence variance at 9 Sy Court (5-0)

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Town Board

The Town Board will receive an initial presentation of the 2025 Town of Mount Pleasant audit from PKF O'Connor Davies. The board will also schedule upcoming business and work sessions for July 2026.

• Initial presentation of the 2025 Town of Mount Pleasant audit
• Business Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
• Work Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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The Planning Board is considering a major subdivision of former Rockefeller property for a golf course, country club, and approximately 75 homes. The board will also hear a proposal for a mixed-use building with 12 dwelling units on Commerce Street. Other items include residential site approvals and a hospital expansion plan.

• Major subdivision of 214.41 acres for an 18-hole golf course and ~75 homes
• Site Plan #PSP 25-9: 12-unit multi-use building at 423 & 429 Commerce Street
• Blythedale Children's Hospital expansion at 95 Bradhurst Avenue
• Steep Slopes application #SS 26-3 for residence at 28 Country Club Lane
• Wetlands application # W 25-02 for pool and patio at 50 Deerfield Lane S

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including a mixed‑use conversion of a commercial building at 2 Broadway. Other items include a retaining‑wall variance at 168 Saw Mill River Road and a rear‑yard setback variance at 140 Warren Avenue. Each application seeks changes to zoning requirements in the CR‑B, R‑10, R‑40, or HH zones.

• Z‑25‑9: Variance to raise maximum fence/wall height to 10 ft at 168 Saw Mill River Road (CR‑B zone).
• Z‑26‑15: Rear yard setback increase to 22.67 ft at 140 Warren Avenue (R‑10 zone).
• Z‑26‑16: Increase lot coverage to 10.7 % and front yard setback to 24.3 ft for pool and pavilion at 4 Old Farm Road South (R‑40 zone).
• Z‑26‑20: Multiple variances for converting a single‑story commercial building to a four‑story mixed‑use storage and residential structure at 2 Broadway (HH zone).
• Z‑26‑17: Side yard setback increase to 12 ft and total combined side yards to 33 ft at 500 Sherman Avenue (R‑10 zone).

The Board approved four variance applications for residential additions, pools, and retaining walls. A proposed conversion of a commercial structure to a four-story mixed-use building was adjourned pending Town Board action.

• Approved retaining wall replacement at 168 Saw Mill River Road (5-0)
• Approved one-story addition and garage at 140 Warren Avenue (5-0)
• Approved in-ground pool and pavilion at 4 Old Farm Road South (5-0)
• Approved one-story addition at 500 Sherman Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned mixed-use conversion application for 2 Broadway pending Town Board review

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The Planning Board will consider a subdivision of a 126.5 acre parcel into 91 lots and a three-phase improvement plan for Blythedale Children's Hospital. The board will also hold public hearings on residential site modifications and review a lot line change between two properties on King Street.

• Subdivision of 126.5 acres into 87 single-family lots, 3 conservation lots, and 1 school lot at 226-228 Linda Ave
• Three-phase improvement plan for Blythedale Children's Hospital at 95 Bradhurst Avenue including long-term care expansion and parking deck
• Special Use Permit renewal for a gas filling station at 361 Bradhurst Ave
• Public hearing for accessory apartment construction at 388 Nannyhagen Road
• Lot line change involving 0.23 and 0.22 acre dedications at 780 & 790 King Street

The Planning Board approved a gas station site plan renewal and several residential projects including steep slope grading and an accessory apartment. The board also adopted a scoping document for a large subdivision proposal at 226-228 Linda Avenue.

• Approved Site Plan Application # PSP 25-7 renewal for gas station at 361 Bradhurst Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Scoping Document for 91-lot subdivision at 226-228 Linda Ave with demographic change (unanimous)
• Approved steep slope grading application for 11 Suzanne Lane (unanimous)
• Approved accessory apartment application for 388 Nannyhagen Road (unanimous)
• Directed resolution of approval for pool and patio installation at 50 Deerfield Lane South (unanimous)
• Ordered subdivision application for 780 & 790 King Street to proceed to public hearing pending engineering comments (unanimous)

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The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on amending parking rules for trucks and tractor trailers on Choate Lane. The board is also reviewing several purchase orders, personnel appointments, and a labor agreement with Teamsters 456.

• Public hearing and proposed amendment to Section 206-15 to ban truck parking on Choate Lane
• Memorandum of Understanding for successor agreement with Teamsters 456
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial parking at 15 West Stevens Avenue
• Street closing permits for Armand Place, Sherman Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Pamela Lane, and Warren Avenue
• Purchase orders for ultraviolet lamps at Commerce Street Pump Station and Laserfiche annual fee

The board voted unanimously to amend Town Code Section 206‑15 to include Choate Lane in the no‑parking restrictions for trucks and tractor‑trailers. It also authorized several purchase orders, a stormwater agreement, street‑closing permits, and staff appointments. All actions were approved with the supervisor and four councilmembers voting aye; Councilwoman Zaino was absent.

• Amended Section 206-15 to add Choate Lane to no‑parking restrictions (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Authorized public hearing notice for Chapter 14 advisory board amendment (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Approved purchase of 20 UV lamps for Commerce Street Pump Station – $12,075 (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Authorized ratification of MOU with Teamsters 456 Collective Bargaining Unit (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Authorized acceptance of Stormwater Maintenance & Access Agreement with RMD 14‑16 Skyline LLC (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Authorized publication of RFP for commercial parking at 15 West Stevens Ave (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Granted street‑closing permits for five locations for scheduled block parties (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)
• Authorized multiple purchase orders, including plan review for Brightview Senior Living ($41,625) and DEP Eastview site ($4,000) (ayes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Saracino, Bonanno)

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Planning Board

The Planning Board will adopt a resolution approving solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the UV treatment and generator buildings at 2 Walker Road. It will also consider a fourth request for a one‑year extension of the site‑plan approval for 10 faculty housing units at 582 Columbus Avenue and hold a continuing public hearing on renewing a special‑use permit for a gas‑filling station at 361 Bradhurst Avenue. Additional proposals include a hospital expansion at 95 Bradhurst Avenue, a subdivision amendment at 420 Nanny Hagen Road, a mixed‑use conversion at 2 Broadway, a lot‑line modification at 2‑4 Summerland Lane, a pool project at 24 Rutledge Road, and a subdivision at 604 Hardscrabble Road.

• Adopt resolution approving solar photovoltaic panels at 2 Walker Road
• Consider one‑year extension for faculty housing site plan (10 units) at 582 Columbus Ave
• Continuing public hearing to renew special‑use permit for gas filling station at 361 Bradhurst Ave
• Proposed site plan for Blythedale Children’s Hospital expansion at 95 Bradhurst Ave
• Subdivision amendment to split lot at 420 Nanny Hagen Road into two lots

The board adopted the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It approved a solar panel site plan at 2 Walker Road and granted a one‑year extension for the EF Academy housing project. It issued a negative declaration on the Blythedale Children’s Hospital site plan (4‑3 vote). It also approved a positive referral for 2 Broadway mixed‑use conversion and scheduled a public hearing for the 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision amendment.

• Adopted May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved solar photovoltaic site plan at 2 Walker Road (unanimous)
• Granted one‑year extension for EF Academy housing site plan (unanimous)
• Issued negative declaration on Blythedale Hospital site plan (4‑3)
• Approved positive referral to Zoning Board for 2 Broadway mixed‑use project (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 420 Nannyhagen Road subdivision amendment (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications at its May 14, 2026 meeting. The requests involve a front‑yard setback for a detached garage, a fence‑height increase, side‑yard setbacks for an addition, and legalization of a rear‑yard shed. Each application is tied to a specific property and zone designation on the town's tax assessment maps.

• Z-25-59: Front‑yard setback variance for a partially built detached garage at 1215 Bedford Road (R‑40 Zone).
• Z-26-10: Fence‑height variance to allow a 6‑foot fence at 80 Madison Ave (R‑10 Zone).
• Z-26-12: Side‑yard setback variances for a one‑story addition at 30 Greenwood Lane (R‑20 Zone).
• Z-26-14: Minimum distance to main structure variance to legalize a shed at 11 Tamarack Way (R‑40 Zone).

The board approved a fence replacement at 80 Madison Avenue (4‑0 vote), a one‑story addition and deck replacement at 30 Greenwood Lane (5‑0 vote), and the legalization of a shed at 11 Tamarack Way (5‑0 vote). The application for a detached garage at 1215 Bedford Road was adjourned pending the Planning Board's lot line adjustment, with no formal vote taken.

• Approved fence replacement at 80 Madison Ave (Application Z-26-10) – vote 4-0
• Approved one‑story addition and deck replacement at 30 Greenwood Lane (Application Z-26-12) – vote 5-0
• Approved legalization of shed at 11 Tamarack Way (Application Z-26-14) – vote 5-0
• Adjourned garage variance application at 1215 Bedford Road (Application Z-25-59) – pending Planning Board review, no vote

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will vote on several contract awards, including services from Manganaro Engineers and multiple purchases from Schmidts Wholesale and Expanded Supply Products. It will also consider a request for a public hearing to amend the no‑parking ordinance to include trucks on Choate Lane. Additional items include lifting a local open‑container code for a community event and approving a street‑closing permit for Fort Washington Avenue.

• Authorize award to Manganaro Engineers for professional services (Purchase Order 830-26-03) – Resolution 168-26
• Authorize award to Schmidts Wholesale for 29 rolls of 1" Type K Cooper pipe (Purchase Order 830-26-04) – Resolution 169-26
• Call for a public hearing to amend Section 206-15 (no parking) to include trucks on Choate Lane – Resolution 174-26
• Lift local code Section 52-4 for open containers during Mount Pleasant Day on Sep 27, 2026 – Resolution 176-26
• Approve street‑closing permit for Fort Washington Avenue from Lynwood Avenue to Monteith Avenue – Resolution 177-26

The Town Board approved a $400,000 increase to the paving contract for the station parking lot and renewed a water‑plant consulting service costing $336,000 for the year. It also authorized several smaller purchases for the Kensico Preserve water‑service project and granted a street‑closing permit for Fort Washington Avenue. Additional actions included lifting an open‑container code for Mount Pleasant Day, approving a landscape‑maintenance contract for Banks Hill Cemetery, and authorizing various bonds and performance guarantees. All votes were unanimous except the two items that each received one no vote from Councilman Saracino.

• Approved $46,250 contract with Manganaro Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved $21,985.36 purchase of copper rolls for water lines (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400 landscape maintenance contract for Banks Hill Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved lift of open‑container code for Mount Pleasant Day (unanimous)
• Approved street‑closing permit for Fort Washington Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $336,000 renewal of water‑plant consultant service (5 AYES, 1 NO)
• Approved $400,000 increase to paving contract for station parking lot (5 AYES, 1 NO)
• Approved $10,471 purchase of valve nut extraction tool (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting and adopt a resolution for structural stabilization and a new single‑family home at 28 Country Club Lane. It will hold continuing public hearings on the Blythedale Children’s Hospital expansion at 95 Bradhurst Avenue and new public hearings on solar photovoltaic panels at 2 Walker Road, a pool at 50 Deerfield Lane South, and other site plans. New applications include an accessory apartment at 388 Nannyhagen Road and a major 214.41‑acre subdivision at 835 & 855 Sleepy Hollow Road for a golf course, country club, village green and about 75 homes.

• Adopt resolution for structural stabilization and new single‑family residence at 28 Country Club Lane (Steep Slopes application # PSS26-3).
• Continuing public hearing for 95 Bradhurst Avenue hospital expansion (Site Plan SP‑25‑02).
• New public hearing for solar photovoltaic panels on roofs at 2 Walker Road (Site Plan # PSP‑26‑3).
• Proposed accessory apartment at 388 Nannyhagen Road (Accessory Apartment # PAA‑26‑1).
• Major subdivision of 214.41 acres at 835 & 855 Sleepy Hollow Road for golf course, country club, village green and ~75 homes (Subdivision PSD‑26‑4).

The Planning Board adopted the meeting minutes. It approved the resolution for 28 Country Club Lane, adding a bond to cover potential road damage from heavy trucks. The board closed the public hearing on the Blythedale Children’s Hospital site and set a 10‑day written comment period. It also closed the hearing for the solar photovoltaic project at 2 Walker Road and instructed a consultant to draft an approval resolution.

• Adopted meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved 28 Country Club Lane residential project with added road‑repair bond (all members present voted in favor)
• Closed public hearing for Blythedale Children’s Hospital site and set 10‑day written comment period (all members present voted in favor)
• Closed public hearing for solar PV project at 2 Walker Road (all members present voted in favor)
• Directed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 2 Walker Road solar project (all members present voted in favor)
• Opened and then closed public hearing for 50 Deerfield Lane pool project (all members present voted in favor on each motion)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider a series of authorizations, including a sewer easement agreement with Toll Northeast Building, Inc., wetlands services on West Lake Drive, and a filming use agreement with Blind Faith Productions LLC. Additional items include budgetary transfers, a final lump‑sum payout for a Parks Department employee, and several purchase orders for camp trips, bus services, and road‑marking supplies. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney, and sets dates for upcoming work and business sessions.

• Authorization to accept Sewer/Easement Agreement with Toll Northeast Building, Inc. (Resolution 155-26)
• Authorization to accept proposal for Wetlands Services on West Lake Drive (Purchase Order 144-26-02, Resolution 156-26)
• Authorization for final lump‑sum payout for Parks Department employee (Resolution 160-26)
• Authorization to approve Use Agreement with Blind Faith Productions LLC for filming at Town Hall and Community Center (Resolution 165-26)
• Purchase Order 70-26-34: Great Ventures Camp Trip to Medieval Times (Resolution 162-26)

The Board approved a $20,000 use agreement with Blind Faith Productions LLC to film at Town Hall and the Community Center. It also authorized a sewer easement for Toll Northeast Building, approved multiple purchase orders for wetland services, internships, park employee payout, and various equipment and travel contracts. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Blind Faith Productions LLC filming agreement ($20,000 fee) (unanimous)
• Authorized sewer easement with Toll Northeast Building, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,625 purchase order for Westchester Wetland Services (unanimous)
• Approved unpaid high school internship for Ella Savino (unanimous)
• Authorized final lump‑sum payout of $18,406.77 to Parks employee Emmanuel Morales (unanimous)
• Approved $3,900 purchase order for chemical storage inspection at Mt. Pleasant Pool (unanimous)
• Approved $14,469 purchase order for Great Ventures camp trip to Medieval Times (unanimous)
• Approved $19,704 purchase order for coach buses for Teenscape and Action Squad camps (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review a supervisor's report. The primary focus is a resolution regarding the removal of equipment from town property.

• Resolution 154-26: Authorization to approve agreement to remove equipment from town property

The Town Board authorized approval of an agreement with Casa Verde, Inc. to remove equipment from the town's property at 121 Clay Bird Lane, pending receipt of required insurance. The resolution passed with votes in favor from Town Supervisor Fulgenzi, Councilmen Sialiano and Bonanno, and a vote against from Councilman Saracino. Councilwoman Zaino was absent.

• Approved Casa Verde equipment removal agreement (AYes: Fulgenzi, Sialiano, Bonanno; Noes: Saracino)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a large residential subdivision and a gas station permit renewal. The body is also reviewing several site plans for mixed-use buildings and single-family home constructions.

• Public hearing for subdivision of 126.5 acres into 91 lots at 226-228 Linda Ave
• Special Use Permit renewal for gas filling station at 361 Bradhurst Ave
• Proposed 12-unit multi-use building at 423 & 429 Commerce Street
• Proposed conversion of commercial structure to three-story mixed-use at 2 Broadway
• Extension request for 170-unit senior housing at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road

The board accepted the meeting minutes and approved the Steep Slopes application #SS-25-17 for a single‑family dwelling on Jackson Ave, adding required construction, tree, truck, and street‑repair plans. It granted a 90‑day extension for the Brightview Senior Living subdivision application and adjourned the 361 Bradhurst Ave special‑use permit until outstanding items are resolved. The board also scheduled a public hearing for the 423 & 429 Commerce Street mixed‑use project pending additional storage plans and comment responses.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Steep Slopes application #SS-25-17 with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted 90‑day extension for subdivision application #SD 20-6 (unanimous)
• Adjourned 361 Bradhurst Ave special‑use permit until issues addressed (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 423 & 429 Commerce Street site plan, subject to additional storage and comment replies (unanimous)
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 28 Country Club Lane (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 28 Country Club Lane and ordered draft resolution (unanimous)
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 361 Bradhurst Ave (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider applications for new vinyl window decals and the replacement of signage for two businesses. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026.

• Review of vinyl decals for Livia’s Hair Salon at 420 Elwood Avenue
• Review of signage replacement for a new tenant named 'Rios' at 886 Commerce Street

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider several authorizations, including a waiver of the statutory 30‑day waiting period for an on‑premise liquor license for Amore Duo LLC, d/b/a Guadalajara Restaurant at 2 Union St. Other items include approvals for soil testing, a street closing permit on Warren Avenue, a memorandum with the CSEA Blue‑Collar Bargaining Unit, and hiring traffic safety seasonal laborers. The board will also receive reports from the supervisor, town clerk, and council members, and discuss budgetary transfers.

• Authorization to waive 30‑day waiting period for liquor license for Guadalajara Restaurant (RESOLUTION 152-26)
• Authorization to approve agreement with Laurel Environmental Geosciences for soil testing (RESOLUTION 147-26)
• Authorization for street closing permit on Warren Avenue from Lexington Ave to 319 Warren Ave (RESOLUTION 148-26)
• Authorization to hire traffic safety seasonal maintenance laborers (RESOLUTION 153-26)
• Authorization for budgetary transfers (RESOLUTION 151-26)

The Town Board unanimously approved several items, including a soil‑testing agreement for Clay Bird Lane, a street‑closing permit for a graduation party, and a waiver of the statutory 30‑day notice period for Amore Duo LLC’s restaurant liquor license. It also authorized budgetary transfers, payment of claims, and hiring of seasonal traffic safety laborers. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved agreement with Laurel Environmental Geosciences for soil testing (unanimous)
• Granted street‑closing permit for Warren Ave. event (unanimous)
• Waived 30‑day notice period for Amore Duo LLC liquor license (unanimous)
• Authorized ratification of animal control officer stipend agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of listed claims (unanimous)
• Authorized departmental budgetary transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of up to three seasonal traffic safety laborers (unanimous)
• Adopted schedule for upcoming work and business sessions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on a decision‑only appeal (Z-25-28) by the Jewish Child Care Association seeking to allow a Health Center in the R‑20 district. It will also consider several new applications, including a special‑use permit for a massage establishment, multiple variance requests for residential additions and a demolition/reconstruction project, and a mixed‑use building proposal. Each item will be reviewed for compliance with the town’s zoning code.

• Decision on Z-25-28: appeal by Jewish Child Care Association for a Health Center at 1075 Broadway, R‑20 zone
• Special Use permit request Z-26-7 for Pleasant Spa (massage establishment) at 53 Kensico Road, C‑NR district
• Variance request Z-26-8 for a two‑story addition at 681 Sherman Avenue, R‑10 zone (front yard setback)
• Demolition and reconstruction variance Z-26-9 at 19 Pine Road, R‑20 zone (front and rear yard setbacks, lot coverage)
• Mixed‑use building variance Z-26-13 for 423 & 429 Commerce Street, HH zone (elevator bulkhead)

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted the Jewish Child Care Association’s appeal, overturning the Building Inspector’s finding that a health center was a prohibited use in the R‑20 district. Three new applications were also approved: a special‑use permit for Pleasant Spa, a variance for a two‑story addition on Sherman Avenue, and variances for a new single‑family home on Pine Road. All approvals were unanimous except the Pine Road case, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved appeal for Jewish Child Care Association health center (5‑0)
• Approved Special Use permit for Pleasant Spa at 53 Kensico Road (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 2‑story addition at 681 Sherman Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved variances for new home at 19 Pine Road, with amended rear‑yard setback and lot‑coverage (4‑1)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will review site plans for a hospital expansion, a new single-family home, a subdivision, and a solar installation. The meeting also includes the renewal of a special use permit for a gas station.

• Review of Blythedale Childrens Hospital expansion at 95 Bradhurst Avenue
• Subdivision of 1 Maple Street into two lots
• Renewal of Special Use Permit for gas station at 635 Marble Avenue
• Solar photovoltaic installation at 2 Walker Road
• Structural stabilization and new home at 28 Country Club Lane

The Planning Board adopted the meeting minutes and voted to continue the public hearing on the Blythedale Children’s Hospital expansion until a third‑party traffic consultant report is received. The board also waived the public notice for a vacant‑parcel single‑family dwelling application, closed that hearing, and instructed a consultant to draft a resolution of approval. No final approvals or denials were made at this meeting.

• Adopted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Blythedale hospital project pending traffic consultant report (unanimous)
• Waived reading of public notice and opened hearing for vacant parcel single‑family dwelling (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing for the vacant parcel application (unanimous)
• Instructed consultant to draft a resolution of approval (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing and consider corrections to Schedule "A" rates for fire protection district contracts. The board is also reviewing highway department bids and various municipal permits and contracts.

• Public hearing to correct Schedule "A" rates of Fire Protection Districts Contracts
• Authorization to award 2026 bids for Highway Department materials and services
• Street closing permit for Munson Road from Deerfield S to Munson Pond Lane
• Hold Harmless Agreement for encroachment into Town Right-Of-Way at 83 Madison Avenue, Valhalla
• Waiver of 30-day waiting period for on-premises liquor license for Sikkim Hut The Taste of Himalaya Inc. at 677 Commerce Street

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three new sign applications: a national rebranding of Wells Fargo at 962 Broadway, a replacement sign for Murphy's Bark and Bubble at 852 Commerce Street, and a replacement sign for One Price Cleaners at 540 Commerce Street. Each proposal includes removal of existing signs and installation of new channel‑letter or other signage. The board will decide whether to approve the designs, locations, and sign companies.

• 26-4: Wells Fargo rebranding – replace wall sign with white channel letters, add/remove window signs; 962 Broadway, Thornwood; Owner: Hampshire Management Co.; Sign company: MRC Signs
• 26-5: Replacement sign for Murphy's Bark and Bubble; 852 Commerce Street, Thornwood; Owner: 852 Conceptual Realty LLC; Applicant: Olivia Walker
• 26-6: Replacement sign for One Price Cleaners, suite 4; 540 Commerce Street, Thornwood; Owner: Androse LLC; Applicant: Signorama Michelle Cook‑Browne

Planning Board

The Planning Board will adopt resolutions approving a steep‑slopes permit for a single‑family home on Belleview Ave, renewing a special‑use permit for a gas station at 376 Bradhurst Ave, and legalizing cut‑fill and a retaining wall at 145 Benic Place. It will also consider a three‑year extension of approvals for Regeneron’s 495,640‑sq‑ft master‑plan at 777 Old Saw Mill River Road and a 180‑day extension for a business office project at Bradhurst and Brighton Avenues. Additionally, the Board will decide whether to serve as the SEQR lead agency, issue a positive SEQR declaration, and set a draft scoping public hearing date.

• Adopt resolution for Steep Slopes Application #SS 25-17 for a single‑family dwelling at Belleview Ave Lot 79 (R‑10)
• Adopt resolution renewing Special Use Permit for gas station at 376 Bradhurst Ave (New Age Petroleum Co., Inc.)
• Adopt resolution legalizing cut‑fill, grading and a concrete retaining wall >6 ft at 145 Benic Place (Michael Stallone)
• Three‑year extension request for approvals of Site Plan #SP 21‑06, Steep Slopes #SS 21‑20 and Wetland #W‑21‑05 for Regeneron’s 495,640 sq ft development at 777 Old Saw Mill River Road
• 180‑day extension request for approvals of Site Plan #SP 23‑07 and Steep Slopes #SS 23‑13 for a ~3,000 sq ft business office at Bradhurst Ave and Brighton Ave (Brighton Ave. Properties, LLC)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will decide on an appeal regarding the use of a health center at 1075 Broadway. The board will also consider five new applications for residential additions, a two-lot subdivision, and related setback variances.

• Z-25-28: Appeal regarding Health Center use at 1075 Broadway
• Z-25-62: Two-story addition variances at 55 Greenwood Lane
• Z-25-64: Two-story addition variances at 98 Eastview Drive
• Z-26-1: Porch addition and lot coverage variances at 33 Livingston Avenue
• Z-26-2: Two-lot subdivision and depth/setback variances at 108 Bradhurst Avenue

The board approved variance applications for properties at 55 Greenwood Lane, 98 Eastview Drive, and 33 Livingston Avenue. Each motion passed unanimously, with votes of 4‑0 (Chair recused), 5‑0, and 5‑0 respectively. A pending appeal regarding a health‑center use at 1075 Broadway was adjourned without a decision.

• Approved variance Z-25-62 for 55 Greenwood Lane (4‑0, Chairman recused)
• Approved variance Z-25-64 for 98 Eastview Drive (5‑0)
• Approved variance Z-25-65 for 33 Livingston Avenue (5‑0)
• Adjourned continuing appeal for 1075 Broadway (no decision)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider a series of resolutions, including a public hearing to correct Schedule A rates for fire protection district contracts. Other items include authorizing settlement of a New York Voting Rights Act lawsuit, a home‑rule request to convert part of Stonegate Park to parkland, and several procurement and staffing approvals. The board will also schedule upcoming work and business sessions.

• Resolution 112-26: Call for public hearing to correct Schedule A rates of fire protection district contracts
• Resolution 113-26: Authorization to settle NYVRA lawsuit Serrato v. Town of Mt. Pleasant
• Resolution 114-26: Authorization to submit home‑rule request to alienate portion of Stonegate Park for parkland
• Resolution 117-26: Purchase Order 131-26-06 – 2026 agreement with Alera Group, Inc. for ACA reporting assistance
• Resolution 123-26: Authorization to hire Chris Doerr as Pool Director effective May 11, 2026

The Board approved the settlement of the Serrato v. Town of Mount Pleasant New York Voting Rights Act lawsuit, authorizing a $1.4 million payment with $1 million covered by insurance. It also authorized a public hearing to correct Schedule "A" fire‑district contract rates, a Home Rule request to alienate about 1.14 acres of Stonegate Park, and a job‑shadowing program for a Westlake High School senior. Additional approvals included purchase orders for ACA reporting assistance and CAMA Classic PAS software renewal, and payment of outstanding claims by the Comptroller.

• Approved $1.4M settlement of Serrato v. Town (NYVRA) lawsuit (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized public hearing to correct Schedule "A" fire district rates (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Home Rule request to alienate ~1.14 acres of Stonegate Park (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Westlake High School senior job‑shadowing program for Ethan Bach (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized $13,000 purchase order to Alera Group for ACA reporting assistance (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized $20,307.78 purchase order to Catalis Tax & CAMA for CAMA Classic PAS renewal (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Comptroller payment of claims per Resolution 116‑26 (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized transfer of unpaid water bills to April 2026 tax roll (vote not specified in excerpt)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three public hearing items: a single‑family home on Belleview Ave Lot 79, a renewal of a special use permit for a gas station/convenience store at 376 Bradhurst Ave, and grading and retaining‑wall work at 145 Benic Place. It will also review continuing applications for a new home on a vacant parcel at Jackson Ave, a pool installation at 50 Deerfield Lane South, and a lot subdivision at 1 Maple Street.

• Belleview Ave Lot 79 – single‑family dwelling proposal (Steep Slopes # SS 2-14)
• 376 Bradhurst Ave – renewal of special use permit for gas station/convenience store (Site Plan # PSP-26-1)
• 145 Benic Place – legalize cut‑and‑fill grading and 6‑ft retaining wall (Steep Slope # SS 25-03)
• Jackson Ave vacant parcel – new single‑family dwelling (Steep Slopes # SS-25-17)
• 50 Deerfield Lane South – 35 ft × 24 ft pool with patio intruding wetland buffer (Wetland # W25-04)

The Planning Board adopted the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It waived public notice and opened hearings for three development applications and directed consultants to draft resolutions of approval for each. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a vacant parcel at Bradhurst Ave/Jackson Ave. All motions passed with all members present voting in favor.

• Adopted the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes – all members present voted in favor
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for Belleview Ave Lot 79 single‑family dwelling – all members present voted in favor
• Directed consultant to draft a resolution of approval for Belleview Ave Lot 79 – all members present voted in favor
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 376 Bradhurst Ave special‑use permit – all members present voted in favor
• Directed consultant to draft a resolution of approval with conditions for 376 Bradhurst Ave – all members present voted in favor
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 145 Benic Place steep‑slope grading – all members present voted in favor
• Directed consultant to draft a resolution of approval for 145 Benic Place – all members present voted in favor
• Scheduled a public hearing for the vacant parcel at Bradhurst Ave/Jackson Ave – all members present voted in favor

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider several contract renewals and purchases, including website, software, and legal services fees. It will also decide whether to refer Southworth Development's zoning petition for 835‑855 Sleepy Hollow Road to the Planning Board. Additional items include hiring seasonal labor, a part‑time dispatcher, and authorizing the sale of compost to commercial landscapers.

• Authorization to refer Southworth Development's zoning petition for 835‑855 Sleepy Hollow Road (Resolution 100-26)
• Purchase Order 12-26-05: Website annual renewal fee (Resolution 97-26)
• Purchase Order 50-26-06: Road salt per NY State contract PC70876 (Resolution 101-26)
• Authorization to hire traffic safety seasonal maintenance laborer effective Feb 26, 2026 (Resolution 105-26)
• Authorization to offer sale of compost to commercial landscapers for 2026 (Resolution 104-26)

The Board voted to refer Southworth Development's zoning petition for the Fieldwood project at 835‑855 Sleepy Hollow Road to the Planning Board. It also approved several purchase orders for road salt, software licenses, picnic tables, umbrellas, and camp trips, and authorized hires for a seasonal traffic safety laborer and a part‑time police dispatcher. All motions passed with AYES from Councilwoman Zaino, Councilmen Sialiano, Saracino, and Bonanno; Supervisor Fulgenzi was absent.

• Referred Fieldwood zoning petition to Planning Board (approved, AYES)
• Authorized purchase of 400 tons of road salt for $34,333.00 (approved, AYES)
• Authorized CivicPlus website renewal fee of $11,574.77 (approved, AYES)
• Authorized CivicPlus agenda management software fee of $7,032.16 (approved, AYES)
• Authorized legal services contract totaling $105,999.96 (approved, AYES)
• Authorized purchase of 12 cedar picnic tables and 4 ADA tables for $4,335.60 (approved, AYES)
• Authorized hire of seasonal traffic safety laborer at $20.50/hr (approved, AYES)
• Authorized hire of part‑time police dispatcher (approved, AYES)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a proposed facade change for a building at 45 Columbia Avenue. The application is submitted by Kenny Rodriguez on behalf of Ding & Dong Properties, LLC.

• Review proposed new facade change at 45 Columbia Avenue
• Owner: Ding & Dong Properties, LLC
• Applicant: Kenny Rodriguez

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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four pending applications. One is an appeal by the Jewish Child Care Association challenging the prohibition of a Health Center in the R-20 district at 1075 Broadway. Other items include a lot reconfiguration with a street‑frontage variance at 9 Lakeview Avenue, a deck demolition and reconstruction with a rear‑yard setback variance at 109 Hardscrabble Lake Drive, and a fence‑height variance for a six‑foot fence at 15 Greenwood Lane.

• Z-25-28: Appeal of Building Inspector’s determination that a Health Center is prohibited in R-20 zone at 1075 Broadway (Jewish Child Care Association).
• Z-25-53: Reconfiguration of two lots into three lots with a 6.95‑ft street‑frontage variance at 9 Lakeview Avenue, R-10 zone.
• Z-25-63: Demolition of existing deck and construction of larger deck with a 10‑ft rear‑yard setback variance at 109 Hardscrabble Lake Drive, R-40 zone.
• Z-25-58: Request for a 2‑ft fence‑height variance for a six‑foot fence at 15 Greenwood Lane, R-20 zone.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance (Application Z-25-63) to demolish and rebuild a deck at 109 Arts Chapel Lake Drive, allowing the proposed design to proceed. The board also approved a fence variance (Application Z-25-58) for a six‑foot fence at 15 Greenwood Lane. A motion to close the public hearing and move the vote to the March agenda passed unanimously.

• Approved deck variance Z-25-63 (4-0)
• Approved fence variance Z-25-58 (4-0)
• Motion to close public hearing passed (4-0)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will vote on authorizing a temporary closure of Columbia Avenue on four evenings in March. It will also consider several purchase orders for road salt, John Deere and Bobcat equipment, and a hold harmless agreement for a right‑of‑way encroachment. Additional items include renewing the grounds‑maintenance contract for Mount Pleasant Parks and budget transfer authorizations.

• Authorization to close Columbia Avenue from Sherman Avenue to Commerce Street on March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026, 5:00‑7:00 PM (Resolution 81-26)
• Purchase Order 50-26-02: Road Salt per New York State Contract PC70876 (Resolution 83-26)
• Purchase Order 50-26-03: John Deere 16" Heavy Duty MX Tread Rubber Tracks for HD‑60g (Resolution 84-26)
• Authorization to renew the grounds‑maintenance contract with Mid‑Westchester Lawn Service Inc. for Mount Pleasant Parks (Purchase Order 70-26-07, Resolution 90-26)
• Authorization to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement with the homeowner at 650 Linda Avenue for right‑of‑way encroachment (Resolution 87-26)

The Board unanimously granted a street‑closing permit to Kristina Doerr of the Thornwood Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary for a fish‑fry fundraiser on Columbia Avenue on March 6, 13, 20 and 27 2026. They also reappointed Frances Von Dietsch to the Board of Assessment Review for a five‑year term beginning October 1 2025. In addition, the Board approved several purchase orders—including road salt, equipment tracks, a grounds‑maintenance contract, and year‑end budget transfers—each with unanimous AYES votes.

• Approved Street Closing Permit for Columbia Ave (Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 2026) – unanimous
• Reappointed Frances Von Dietsch to Board of Assessment Review (5‑year term) – unanimous
• Authorized Purchase Order 50-26-02 for 800 tons road salt ($68,693) – unanimous
• Authorized Purchase Order 50-26-03 for John Deere tracks ($2,925.90) – unanimous
• Authorized Purchase Order 50-26-04 for Bobcat tracks ($2,622.60) – unanimous
• Authorized Purchase Order 50-26-05 for 500 tons road salt ($42,933) – unanimous
• Authorized Year‑End Budget Transfers – unanimous
• Authorized renewal of grounds‑maintenance contract ($64,725.01) – unanimous

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will adopt two resolutions: one to legalize an existing accessory apartment on the first floor of a residence at 174 Arthur Ave in the R-10 zone, and another to approve a wetlands application (#W24-04) at 273 Lakeview Avenue in the R-20 zone of Kensico Cemetery. The board will also review several continuing and new applications, including subdivision proposals, a gas‑station special‑use permit, and a multi‑use building plan.

• Adopt resolution to legalize accessory apartment at 174 Arthur Ave, R-10 zone (owner: Steven Thomas Herzberg)
• Adopt resolution for wetlands application #W24-04 at 273 Lakeview Avenue, Kensico Cemetery, R-20 zone (habitat restoration and recreational pathway)
• Proposed subdivision of 790 Hardscrabble Road (Subdivision #PSD 25-2) to split one lot into two for a one‑family dwelling, R-40 zone (owner: Tarun Gursahani)
• Proposed renewal of special‑use permit for gas station/convenience store at 376 Bradhurst Ave, Hawthorne Hamlet (owner: New Age Petroleum Co., Inc.)
• Proposed subdivision of 226‑228 Linda Ave into 91 lots (87 single‑family, 3 conservation/open space, 1 school lot), R-40 zone (owner: The Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services)

The board adopted the meeting minutes and approved resolutions for an accessory apartment at 174 Arthur Ave and a wetlands project at Kensico Cemetery. It scheduled public hearings for the Belleview Ave single‑family development and a gas‑station special‑use renewal. The board referred the Commerce Street mixed‑use site plan to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members voted to designate the planning board as the lead agency for the Cedar Knolls 126‑acre subdivision.

• Adopted meeting minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved accessory apartment at 174 Arthur Ave (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved wetlands application W24-04 at Kensico Cemetery (all members present voted in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Belleview Ave Lot 79 development (all members present voted in favor)
• Referred Commerce Street site plan to Zoning Board of Appeals (all members present voted in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for gas‑station special‑use permit renewal at 376 Bradhurst Ave (all members present voted in favor)
• Designated planning board as lead agency for Cedar Knolls subdivision (all members present voted in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing multiple purchase orders for software, IT, and professional services. The board will also discuss the alienation of approximately 1.14 acres of Stonegate Park and approve 2026 fees for the pool and summer camp.

• Authorization to submit a Parkland Alienation Form for approximately 1.14 acres of Stonegate Park
• Approval of 2026 fees for Summer Camp and the Pool
• Sewer easement agreement with the Town of New Castle and Kensico Preserve Project
• Purchase orders for 2025 Audit Services (PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP) and 2026 IT Services (Logically)
• Authorization to hire seasonal pool and camp staff for the 2026 season

The board approved a series of contracts and authorizations, including a $299,960 IT services agreement, a $100,000 audit contract, and a $59,917 scanning grant. It also authorized broadcast and communication service purchases, a parkland alienation for 1.14 acres, and a sewer easement with the Town of New Castle. Final lump‑sum payouts were approved for three departing employees. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $299,960.48 IT services contract with Logically (5‑0)
• Approved $100,000 audit services contract with PKF O'Connor Davies (5‑0)
• Approved $59,917.50 scanning and indexing grant with NYSID (5‑0)
• Approved $21,800 broadcast services and equipment purchase (5‑0)
• Approved $24,000 communication services contract with Thompson & Bender (5‑0)
• Authorized parkland alienation for 1.14 acres of Stonegate Park (5‑0)
• Authorized sewer easement agreement with Town of New Castle (5‑0)
• Approved $10,267.85 final lump‑sum payout to Engineering employee Susan Maskiell‑Closi (5‑0)

Planning Board

Architectural Review Board

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will authorize the purchase of chemicals and road salt, ratify a labor agreement, and promote several police officers and an engineer. The board will also hold a public hearing to amend the zoning map to cover all properties along Greenwood Lane.

• Public hearing to amend zoning map for Greenwood Lane properties
• Authorization to award Caustic Soda purchase to JCI Jones
• Authorization to purchase road salt under New York State contract
• Promotion of Police Officers Brunke and Oliva to Sergeant
• Promotion of Gianfranco Affrunti to Assistant Engineer

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request to allow a health center in an R-20 zoning district. The board will also review variance requests for residential additions, fences, and lot reconfigurations.

• Appeal of Building Inspector's determination regarding a Health Center at 1075 Broadway
• Rear yard setback variance for a new deck at 385 Columbus Avenue
• Street frontage variance for lot reconfiguration at 9 Lakeview Avenue
• Fence height variance for a five-foot fence at 15 Greenwood Lane
• Special Use Permit for a massage establishment at 200 Marble Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider the closing date for public comments on a draft environmental impact statement for a 36.82-acre residential subdivision into 31 single-family lots. The board also has three new public hearings scheduled for proposed changes of use and accessory apartments.

• Board to determine closing date for SEQR DRAFT Final Environmental Impact Statement comments
• Public hearing for 16 Skyline Drive warehouse offices to pickleball business
• Public hearing for 174 Arthur Ave accessory apartment legalization
• Public hearing for Kensico Cemetery habitat restoration and pathway development
• Continuing application for 790 Hardscrabble Road subdivision

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold a reorganizational meeting to set meeting schedules, approve bank depositories, and appoint staff and officials for the year. The board will also establish the schedule for its upcoming work and business sessions.

• Approval of bank depositories
• Establishment of meeting schedules for boards and committees
• Appointments for Comptroller, Town Attorney, and other staff
• Designation of Freedom of Information Officers
• Approval of minimum value for property inventory

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