Pleasant Ridge public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will meet to renew insurance policies, authorize budget transfers, and approve a road salt purchase. The meeting also includes authorization for a town credit card and a personnel promotion.

• Renew insurance policies for 2026
• Authorize budgetary transfers (Resolution 463-25)
• Authorize use of Town Credit Card for Recreation Department
• Promote Zachary Frank to Senior Recreation Leader
• Purchase road salt (PO 50-25-12)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review a request for front elevation upgrades at a retail property on Commerce Street. The applicant proposes replacing existing finishes with new windows and matching colors.

• Front elevation upgrades at retail level only
• New windows and matching color finishes
• Location: 900-902 Commerce Street, Thornwood
• Owner: 900 COMMERCE STREET, LLC
• Applicant: Dimovski Architecture

Town Board

The board will hold continued public hearings on the preliminary 2026 Town Budget and on a proposed local law to override the real property tax limit for the 2026 fiscal year. After the hearings, the supervisor will seek authorization to adopt both the tax‑limit override and the 2026 Town Budget. The agenda also lists dates for upcoming work and business sessions and a 2026 reorganizational meeting.

• Continued public hearing on the Preliminary 2026 Town Budget (Resolution 457-25)
• Continued public hearing on a Local Law to override the real property tax limit for 2026 (Resolution 458-25)
• Supervisor's report authorizing adoption of the tax‑limit override (Resolution 459-25)
• Supervisor's report authorizing adoption of the 2026 Town Budget (Resolution 460-25)
• Schedule of upcoming work session (Dec 16), business session (Dec 23), and 2026 reorganizational meeting (Jan 6)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider approvals for retaining walls and an accessory apartment transfer. The board will also review a request for a 90-day extension for a business office project and hold hearings on a residential subdivision and a mixed-use conversion.

• Retaining walls and greenhouse application at 15 Chestnut Place
• Accessory apartment transfer at 18 Halsey Place
• 90-day extension request for business office at Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue
• Subdivision of 790 Hardscrabble Road into two lots
• Conversion of 2 Broadway to a three-story mixed-use storage and residential structure

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several applications for variances related to setbacks, lot coverage, and lot reconfiguration. These requests involve residential additions, a new swimming pool, and a lot split.

• Z-25-43: Proposed swimming pool and spa at 9 Byram Meadows Road
• Z-25-53: Reconfiguration of two lots into three at 9 Lakeview Avenue
• Z-25-54: One-story addition, fence, and pavilion at 18 Mountain Trail
• Z-25-55: Two-story addition at 11 Clover Road
• Z-25-57: Two-story addition at 753 Warren Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a new in‑ground pool at 9 Byram Meadows Road, reducing the setback to 12 ft and the pool length to about 35 ft (5‑0 vote). It also approved a one‑story addition for 18 Mountain Trail and a one‑story addition for 11 Clover Road, each with a 5‑0 vote. The deck replacement request at 385 Columbus Avenue was postponed until the January meeting. Finally, a two‑story addition and rear deck at 753 Warren Avenue were approved with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved pool variance (8‑ft setback, 35‑ft pool) – 5‑0
• Approved one‑story addition at 18 Mountain Trail – 5‑0
• Approved one‑story addition at 11 Clover Road – 5‑0
• Postponed deck variance at 385 Columbus Avenue – adjourned to January
• Approved two‑story addition and rear deck at 753 Warren Avenue – 5‑0

Town Board

The Board entered an executive session to discuss litigation matters after a motion by Councilwoman Zaino, seconded by Councilwoman Smalley. The session was exited after a motion by Councilman Sialiano, seconded by Councilman Saracino. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously following a motion by Councilwoman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Sialiano.

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

Town Board

The Town Board will consider an agreement involving the City of New York and Legion of Christ, Inc. regarding property located along Westlake Drive. The board will also review the schedule for upcoming meetings through January 2026.

• Resolution 456-25: Agreement with City of New York and Legion of Christ, Inc. concerning Westlake Drive property

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on awarding a bid (Purchase Order No. 131-26-01) to CRP Sanitation, Inc. for garbage, rubbish, trash, and recyclables collection effective Jan. 1, 2026. It will also consider public hearings on the preliminary 2026 budget, a local law to override the town's real‑property tax limit, and a zoning map amendment for Greenwood Lane. Additional items include a bid solicitation for caustic soda for water treatment plants and several council‑initiated resolutions.

• Award to CRP Sanitation for refuse collection in Mount Pleasant and Valhalla districts (Resolution 445-25)
• Public hearing on the preliminary 2026 town budget (Resolution 447-25)
• Public hearing on a local law to override the 2026 real‑property tax limit (Resolution 448-25)
• Solicitation of bids for caustic soda delivery to two water‑treatment plants (Resolution 446-25)
• Proposed amendment of the R‑20 zoning district along Greenwood Lane (Resolution 449-25)

The Town Board unanimously approved awarding the 2026 garbage, rubbish, trash and recyclables collection contract to CRP Sanitation Inc. for $2,459,940. It also authorized the Town Clerk to solicit bids for caustic soda delivery, scheduled continuation of the public hearing on the 2026 budget and a zoning map amendment hearing, and approved several budgetary and procurement actions including a bond release and an LED lighting purchase.

• Awarded $2,459,940 garbage collection contract to CRP Sanitation Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for caustic soda delivery to two water treatment plants (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on the 2026 budget scheduled for Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing to consider zoning map amendment for Greenwood Lane, Jan 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Comptroller to make various budgetary transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized release of $360 bond for curb cut permit at 186 Evelyn Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12 LED post top fixtures from Nichola's Lighting Design LLC for $5,976 total (unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing to consider overriding the 2026 real property tax limit (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will review minutes from November meetings and consider several new applications, including a Kensico Campus stormwater project and a 36.82-acre residential subdivision.

• Acceptance of minutes from 11-17-2025 and 11-06-2025 meetings
• Review of Kensico Campus stormwater project (Contract 3) at Westlake Dr
• Review of 36.82-acre residential subdivision at 715 Sleepy Hollow Road
• Public hearing for retaining walls at 15 Chestnut Place
• Public hearing for accessory apartment transfer at 18 Halsey Place

The Planning Board accepted the minutes from the November 17 and November 6 meetings unanimously. It waived public notice, opened, and closed hearings for the 15 Chestnut Place and 18 Halsey Place applications, directing consultants to draft approval resolutions. The board also voted to schedule public hearings for the Kensico Cemetery habitat restoration project and for the 145 Benic Place steep‑slope grading and retaining‑wall project.

• Accepted minutes from 11-17-2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from 11-06-2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Waived notice, opened, closed hearing and directed approval resolution for 15 Chestnut Place (unanimous)
• Waived notice, opened, closed hearing and directed approval resolution for 18 Halsey Place (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Kensico Cemetery habitat restoration (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 145 Benic Place steep‑slope grading and retaining wall (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026 budget and a potential local law to override real property tax limits. The board will also consider contracts for fire protection districts and various purchase orders for services and plan reviews.

• Public hearing on Preliminary 2026 Town Budget (RESOLUTION 432-25)
• Proposed local law to override 2026 real property tax limits (RESOLUTION 433-25)
• Contracts with Fire Protection Districts within the Town of Mount Pleasant (RESOLUTION 434-25)
• Plan reviews for Regeneron Biobank Project and Kensico Preserve Clubhouse
• Appointment of Nick Wargo to the Library Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2026

The board unanimously approved nine fire protection agreements for various districts. It also authorized a $1,315,532 purchase order for 2026 paramedic advanced life support services. Additional approvals included plan‑review contracts for a biobank and a clubhouse, a $500,000 blasting bond, and the appointment of Nicholas Wargo to the Library Board. Budgetary transfers and two curb‑cut bond releases were also authorized.

• Approved nine fire protection contracts for multiple districts (unanimous)
• Authorized Purchase Order 12-26-01 for ALS services ($1,315,532) (unanimous)
• Authorized Purchase Order 162-25-05 for Regeneron Biobank plan review ($2,200) (unanimous)
• Authorized Purchase Order 162-25-06 for Kensico Preserve Clubhouse plan review ($3,230) (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of blasting bond $500,000 for Kensico DEP site (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Wargo to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Authorized Comptroller to make budgetary transfers (unanimous)
• Released curb‑cut bonds: $540 to Daniel Blaize and $720 to Charles Alfano (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider three new applications for replacing existing building signs. The requests involve businesses at Commerce Street, Skyline Drive, and Broadway.

• Application 25-13: Replace building sign with 'Catharsis Bar & Grill' at 415 Commerce Street
• Application 25-26: Replace sign with 'Homans Associates' at 14-16 Skyline Drive
• Application 25-28: Replace building sign with 'State Farm' at 6 Broadway

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the preliminary budget for 2026. The board will also review the schedule for upcoming business and work sessions.

• Authorization to Adopt Preliminary 2026 Budget (RESOLUTION 431-25)

The Board adopted Resolution #431-25, authorizing the Preliminary 2026 Town Budget. A public hearing on the budget will be held on November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Additional business and work sessions were scheduled for November 25, December 2, and December 9, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM.

• Adopted Preliminary 2026 Budget resolution (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Smalley, Saracino)
• Scheduled Business Session for November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Scheduled Work Session for December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Scheduled Business Session for December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 PM (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Smalley, Saracino)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three applications regarding property modifications and land use. These include a change of use for a business and residential updates. The board will also review minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed change of use from warehouse offices to Pickleball and Padel business at 16 Skyline Drive
• Proposed installation of retaining walls and a greenhouse at 15 Chestnut Street
• Proposed Accessory Apartment transfer to new owner at 18 Halsey Place

The Planning Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a public hearing for the retaining‑wall and greenhouse project at 15 Chestnut Place. It also approved public hearings for the accessory apartment transfer at 18 Halsey Place and for the pickleball/padel facility change‑of‑use at 16 Skyline Drive, pending engineering comments.

• Adopted November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 15 Chestnut Place retaining wall project (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 18 Halsey Place accessory apartment transfer (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 16 Skyline Drive change‑of‑use, pending engineering comments (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests, including a 40‑foot height variance for a new chamber building on the DEP Kensico‑Eastview Connection project. Other items include pool and setback variances for residential properties and a fence and retaining‑wall variance. The board will vote on each application during the November 13 meeting.

• Z‑25‑45: Height variance (40 ft) for DEP chamber building on 87‑acre KEC project (OB‑2 Zone)
• Z‑25‑39: Rear yard setback and distance‑to‑structure variances for a 34 × 16 ft pool at 11 Wappinger Trail
• Z‑25‑35: Fence height and retaining‑wall height variances for 145 Benic Place
• Z‑25‑44: Side‑yard setback variances for a one‑story addition at 45 Andrea Lane
• Z‑25‑49: Front, rear, and side‑yard setback variances for a two‑story addition at 22 Pine Rd

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved five separate applications, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Approvals included a revised in‑ground pool at 11 Wappinger Trail, a retaining wall and fence legalization at 145 Benic Place, a one‑story addition at 45 Andrea Lane, a new DEP chamber building on 2 Walker Road, and a two‑story addition with shed variance adjustments at 22 Pine Road.

• Approved 34 × 16 ft in‑ground pool and deck variance (11 Wappinger Trail) – 5‑0
• Approved retaining wall legalization and fence variance (145 Benic Place) – 5‑0
• Approved one‑story addition and shed legalization variance (45 Andrea Lane) – 5‑0
• Approved DEP chamber building variance for Kensico‑Eastview Connection (2 Walker Road) – 5‑0
• Approved two‑story addition, front‑yard setback, and modified side‑yard shed variance (22 Pine Road) – 5‑0

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a special meeting on November 18 to adopt the preliminary 2026 budget, calling public hearings on the budget, a tax‑cap exemption, and fire‑protection contracts. Additional items include appointing a planning board member, extending a contract for the Hubbard's Cupboard program, and approving a purchase order for a used Chevrolet Tahoe.

• Resolution 416-25: Authorize a special meeting on Nov 18, 2025 to adopt the preliminary 2026 budget
• Resolution 418-25: Call public hearing to consider a local law to exceed the 2% tax cap
• Resolution 419-25: Call public hearing to enter contracts with fire protection districts
• Resolution 425-25: Approve Purchase Order 30-25-28 for a used Chevrolet Tahoe
• Resolution 423-25: Extend the Hubbard's Cupboard contract for two additional years

The Board approved a special meeting on November 18, 2025 to adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing for the budget on November 25, 2025. Additional public hearings were scheduled for a tax‑cap override and fire‑district contracts on the same day. The Board also made several operational approvals, including a planning‑board appointment, contract extensions, a bond release, and a vehicle purchase.

• Scheduled special meeting on Nov 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM to adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget (AYES unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM for the 2026 Preliminary Budget (AYES unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 25, 2025 to consider a local law to exceed the 2% tax cap (AYES unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 25, 2025 to consider contracts with Fire Protection Districts (AYES unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Schwan to the Planning Board for a seven‑year term starting Nov 13 2025 (AYES unanimous)
• Extended Hubbard’s Cupboard contract for two additional years (2026‑2027) (AYES unanimous)
• Authorized release of $9,600 bond to Westchester Masonry & Excavation (AYES unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe for $15,000 by Thornwood Fire District (AYES unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two public hearings regarding property modifications and a subdivision. The board will also review a resolution for a retaining wall project.

• Steep Slopes Application #SS-25-13: Retaining wall replacement at 67 Edwin Street
• Subdivision #PSD-25-3: Lot line modification for a detached garage at 1215 Bedford Road
• Subdivision #PSD 25-2: Dividing one lot into two for a one-family dwelling at 790 Hardscrabble Road

The board adopted a resolution approving Steep Slopes Application #SS-25-13 for a new UNILOK retaining wall. It also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. For the 1215 Bedford Road lot modification, the board waived the public‑notice reading, closed the hearing, and referred the case to the Zoning Board of Appeals. For the 790 Hardscrabble Road subdivision, the board waived the notice reading, opened the hearing, and kept the hearing open for further discussion.

• Approved Steep Slopes Application #SS-25-13 for new UNILOK wall (all present voted in favor)
• Adopted minutes from 10‑20‑2025 meeting (all present voted in favor; Jane Abbate abstained)
• Waived reading of public notice for 1215 Bedford Rd. lot modification (all present voted in favor)
• Closed public hearing for 1215 Bedford Rd. application (all present voted in favor)
• Referred 1215 Bedford Rd. application to Zoning Board of Appeals (all present voted in favor)
• Waived reading of public notice and opened hearing for 790 Hardscrabble Rd. subdivision (all present voted in favor)
• Kept public hearing open for 790 Hardscrabble Rd. subdivision (all present voted in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board will recognize fire departments, continue a public hearing on a zoning code amendment prohibiting roomers or boarders, and hold a public hearing on building fee amendments. The board will also authorize several contracts, including for garbage collection and vending machines, and approve various purchase orders for town equipment and supplies.

• Public hearing on zoning code amendment prohibiting roomers or boarders
• Public hearing on second amendment to building, planning and zoning fees
• Authorization to solicit bids for garbage, rubbish, trash and recyclables collection
• Authorization to accept proposal from CC Vending for vending machine operation
• Authorization to appoint Jennifer Mund as Town Assessor

The Board approved Local Law No. 13‑2025, amending Town Code Chapter A224 to adjust building, planning and zoning fees. It also authorized the Town Supervisor to sign an updated EV‑charging intermunicipal agreement, appointed Jennifer Mund as Town Assessor, and approved the solicitation of bids for garbage collection services. Additional approvals included a data‑correction purchase order, removal of a property from the county sewer district, and several procurement contracts.

• Adopted Local Law No. 13‑2025 amending building, planning and zoning fees (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for garbage, rubbish, trash and recyclables collection (Resolution 396‑25, unanimous)
• Authorized Town Supervisor to sign updated EV‑charging intermunicipal agreement (Resolution 401‑25, unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Mund as Town Assessor effective Oct 29 2025 (Resolution 402‑25, unanimous)
• Authorized removal of 621 Chappaqua Road from Westchester County Saw Mill Sewer District (Resolution 400‑25, unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order 135‑25‑08 for data‑correction services ($1,250) to Catalis (unanimous)
• Authorized budgetary transfers for departmental accounts (Resolution 404‑25, unanimous)
• Authorized contract with CC Vending for vending machines at town facilities (Resolution 409‑25, unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will first accept the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a fifth request for a 90‑day extension to approve subdivision application SD 20‑6 for the four‑story, 170‑unit Brightview Senior Living development at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed three‑phase improvement of Blythedale Children’s Hospital at 95 Bradhurst Avenue. Additional new applications include a single‑family home on Belleview Ave Lot 79, a retaining‑wall replacement on 67 Edwin Street, and a mixed‑use project at 423 & 429 Commerce Street.

• Fifth request for 90‑day extension of subdivision application SD 20‑6 for Brightview Senior Living, 170‑unit senior housing at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road
• Public hearing: proposed three‑phase improvement of Blythedale Children’s Hospital at 95 Bradhurst Avenue (expansion, parking deck, utility upgrades)
• New application: single‑family dwelling on Belleview Ave Lot 79, zone R‑10, applicant Joseph Sciascia
• New application: removal of deteriorated wood railroad tie retaining wall at 67 Edwin Street, replacement with UNILOK wall, applicant Danica Curran
• New application: demolition and new mixed‑use building with 12 dwellings, office and retail spaces at 423 & 429 Commerce Street, owners 423 COMMERCE ST LLC and 429 COMMERCE ST LLC

The Planning Board accepted the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It approved a 90‑day extension for subdivision application SD 20‑6 for Brightview Senior Living. The board waived the reading of the public notice and opened the hearing on the Blythedale Children’s Hospital site plan. It also voted to keep that public hearing open.

• Accepted minutes from 10‑2‑2025 (all members present voted in favor)
• Granted 90‑day extension for subdivision application SD 20‑6 (all members present voted in favor)
• Waived reading of public notice and opened hearing for 95 Bradhurst site plan (all members present voted in favor)
• Voted to keep the public hearing open (all members present voted in favor)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider a new application for a sign. The request concerns a vacant space at the Town Center shopping plaza.

• New sign application for 'Chop & Go' at 960-1060 Broadway, Thornwood

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed laws regarding zoning requirements in the Valhalla Hamlet district, the creation of a no-knock registry, and a ban on roomers or boarders. The board will also consider updates to building and energy codes and a public hearing for building, planning, and zoning fee amendments.

• Proposed ban on roomers or boarders under Town Code § 218-3
• Proposed no-knock registry for peddling and soliciting (Chapter 153)
• Zoning changes for building coverage and floor area ratio in Valhalla Hamlet
• Street closing permit for Beverly Road at Tuxedo Place
• Promotion of Police Officer Eric Lester to Detective Second Grade

The Board approved Local Law No. 11‑2025, amending Town Code §218‑68.1 to set stricter setbacks, lot coverage, floor‑area‑ratio and impervious‑surface limits for transitional parcels in the Valhalla Hamlet zone. The Board also closed two public hearings and kept a third open for later consideration.

• Adopted Local Law No. 11‑2025 amending Town Code §218‑68.1 for Valhalla Hamlet transitional parcels (Resolution 378‑25)
• Closed public hearing on proposed Local Law amending building coverage, FAR and impervious‑surface requirements (Resolution 375‑25); vote: AYES – Fulgenzi, Zaino, Smalley, Saracino; NOES – Sialiano
• Closed public hearing on No‑Knock Registry law (Resolution 376‑25); unanimously carried by AYES – Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Smalley, Saracino
• Kept open public hearing on zoning code amendment prohibiting roomers or boarders (Resolution 377‑25); unanimously carried by AYES – Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Smalley, Saracino; hearing scheduled for Oct 28, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four new applications. These include requests for special use permits for nail salons and variances for residential construction projects.

• Special Use Permit for a nail salon at 432 Commerce Street (Z-25-25)
• Special Use Permit for a nail salon at 625 Columbus Ave. (Z-25-40)
• Variances for a swimming pool and deck at 11 Wappinger Trail (Z-25-39)
• Variances for a two-story addition at 65 Overlook Dr (Z-25-42)

The board voted 4‑0 to approve a Special Use Permit for Panda Associates to operate a nail salon and massage establishment at 432 Commerce Street. It also approved a Special Use Permit for Columbus Plaza to operate a nail salon and massage establishment at 625 Columbus Avenue, with a 5‑0 vote. In addition, the board approved a variance for a two‑story addition to the home at 65 Overlook Drive, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Panda Associates nail salon (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Columbus Plaza nail salon (5-0)
• Approved variance for two‑story addition at 65 Overlook Drive (5-0)
• Deferred pool variance application; scheduled for Nov 13 hearing

Planning Board

The Planning Board will accept the minutes from its September 15, 2025 meeting. It will review a three‑phase improvement plan for Blythedale Childrens Hospital at 95 Bradhurst Avenue, Valhalla, filed as Site Plan SP‑25‑02 in zone R‑20. The board will also refer proposed amendments to the Town Code—including a new definition of family, a prohibition on roomers or boarders, and removal of a related reference—to the Town Board for action.

• Accept minutes from the 9‑15‑2025 Planning Board meeting
• Review Blythedale Childrens Hospital expansion (Site Plan SP‑25‑02) at 95 Bradhurst Ave, zone R‑20
• Refer Local Law amendments (Town Code § 218‑3, § 218‑20.7, Chapter 218 Attachment 1) to the Town Board
• Proposed definition of "family" and removal of reference to roomers/boarders in the zoning code

The Planning Board adopted the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, with all members present voting in favor. The Board also voted to schedule a public hearing for the proposed three‑phase improvement plan at 95 Bradhurst Avenue, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, again with unanimous support. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted September 15, 2025 minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for 95 Bradhurst hospital expansion (all members present voted in favor)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider three public‑hearing resolutions to amend the town code on battery energy storage systems, building and zoning fees, and truck weight restrictions on Beech Hill Road. The board will also review several administrative actions, including a water‑service connection at 9 Grandview Lane, a vehicle purchase for the police department, and staffing changes. All items are listed as resolutions for this September 25 meeting.

• Public Hearing to consider amendment to Town Code Section 218.20.7 Battery Energy Storage Systems (Resolution 351-25)
• Public Hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 14 and Chapter A224, changing building, planning, zoning, and highway department fees (Resolution 352-25)
• Public Hearing to amend Town Ordinance 206-42 Schedule VIII to include Beech Hill Road for truck weight limits (Resolution 353-25)
• Authorization to purchase a used vehicle for the Police Department (Resolution 371-25)
• Authorization to hire a part‑time Police Department dispatcher effective September 26, 2025 (Resolution 372-25)

The board voted to close three public hearings on code amendments (Resolutions 351-25, 352-25, and 353-25). It then adopted Local Law No. 8-2025 amending Town Code §218‑20.7 to prohibit new battery energy storage systems and to require safety and emergency plans for existing systems. The new law also clarifies that BESS facilities are not considered public utilities for variance purposes.

• Closed public hearing on Amendment to Town Code Section 218.20.7 (Resolution 351-25) – AYES by Supervisor Fulgenzi, Councilwoman Zaino, Councilman Sialiano, Councilwoman Smalley; Councilman Saracino absent
• Closed public hearing to Amend Town Code Chapter 14 and Chapter A224 (Resolution 352-25) – AYES by Supervisor Fulgenzi, Councilwoman Zaino, Councilman Sialiano, Councilwoman Smalley; Councilman Saracino absent
• Closed public hearing to Amend Town Ordinance 206‑42 Schedule VIII (Resolution 353-25) – AYES by Supervisor Fulgenzi, Councilwoman Zaino, Councilman Sialiano, Councilwoman Smalley; Councilman Saracino absent
• Adopted Local Law No. 8‑2025 amending Town Code §218‑20.7 Battery Energy Storage Systems (Resolution 354‑25) – law passed (vote not recorded in minutes)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to consider four new applications for renovations and signage changes. These requests include structural additions and tenant sign updates at various locations.

• ARB-25-21: Atrium addition, renovations, and accessory structures at 6 Saw Mill River Road
• ARB-25-22: Sign replacement for IHOP/Applebee's at 18-24 Saw Mill River Road
• ARB-25-23: Canopy and pylon name change to Atlantis at 20 Kensico Road
• ARB-25-24: Renovation to Rosary Hill Complex at 600 Linda Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal to divide one lot into seven for single-family homes. The board will also review a site plan amendment for a restaurant and venue space at 6 Saw Mill River Road.

• Subdivision application # PSD 25-04 for 24 Highclere Lane to create seven single-family lots
• Site Plan Application # PSP 25-4 and Steep Slopes # SS25-06 for 6 Saw Mill River Road
• Proposed additions to 6 Saw Mill River Road including an atrium, handicap ramp, and outdoor bar
• Proposed parking lot expansions and stormwater mitigation at 6 Saw Mill River Road

The Planning Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the August 18 and September 4 meetings. It then adopted the site‑plan resolution for application PSP 25‑4 with the listed conditions. The board also adopted the steep‑slopes resolution for the same project. No decisions were made on the new subdivision application for 24 Highclere Lane.

• Accepted August 18, 2025 minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Accepted September 4, 2025 minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted site‑plan resolution for 6 Saw Mill River Rd with conditions (all members present voted in favor)
• Adopted steep‑slopes resolution for 6 Saw Mill River Rd (all members present voted in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications, including three for Special Use Permits to operate massage establishments and one for a variance to reduce a rear yard setback for a deck expansion.

• Special Use Permit for massage establishment at 432 Commerce Street
• Special Use Permit for massage establishment at 925 Broadway
• Variance request for deck expansion at 20 Kensington Avenue
• Special Use Permit for massage establishment at 625 Columbus Avenue
• Continuing application Z-25-25

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two applications during its September 11, 2025 meeting. A special‑use permit for Nail Studio, Inc. to operate a massage establishment in the C‑NR district was approved by a 5‑0 vote. A variance to increase the rear deck at 20 Kensington Avenue was also approved by a 5‑0 vote. No action was taken on the other pending applications.

• Approved Nail Studio, Inc. special‑use permit for massage establishment (5-0)
• Approved Ernest Calcagni rear‑deck variance at 20 Kensington Ave (5-0)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold continued public hearings on a proposed local law to prohibit battery energy storage systems, a proposal to increase water rates for 2025 and 2026, and an amendment to building lot coverage in the Valhalla Hamlet zoning district. In the Supervisor's Report, the board will consider authorizations to adopt those three measures, approve street‑closing permits, and renew several contracts and inter‑municipal agreements. Additional items include a renewal contract for assessment system software and approvals related to police and public safety services.

• Authorization to adopt Local Law prohibiting Battery Energy Storage Systems (Resolution 322-25)
• Authorization to increase 2025 and 2026 water rates for all Town Water Districts (Resolution 323-25)
• Authorization to adopt Local Law amending Building Lot Coverage in Valhalla Hamlet Zoning District (Resolution 324-25)
• Purchase Order 135-25-07: Renewal contract for Assessment System Software (Resolution 327-25)
• Authorization to approve street closing permits for Warren Ave, Linda Ave, and Jefferson Ave (Resolution 331-25)

The Board adopted Local Law No. 6‑2025 (Resolution 322‑25) that prohibits battery energy storage systems in the Town of Mount Pleasant. The public hearings on the battery storage law, the 2025‑2026 water rate increase, and the building lot‑coverage amendment were each closed unanimously. The hearing on the building lot‑coverage amendment was kept open for further discussion.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6‑2025 prohibiting battery energy storage systems (Resolution 322‑25)
• Closed public hearing on proposed battery storage law (Resolution 319‑25) – unanimous vote
• Closed public hearing on 2025‑2026 water rate increase (Resolution 320‑25) – unanimous vote
• Public hearing on building lot‑coverage amendment (Resolution 321‑25) remained open – unanimous vote

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will accept minutes from its August 18 meeting and review several proposed projects. Items include a site‑plan amendment for a restaurant with added bars and parking at 6 Saw Mill River Road, a retaining‑wall and greenhouse project at 15 Chestnut Place, and a garage addition at 1215 & 1235 Bedford Road. The board will also consider a code amendment for the Valhalla Hamlet Zoning District and a local law to prohibit battery energy storage systems.

• Amendment to site plan #PSP 24-01 for restaurant expansion, outdoor bars, accessory structure, patios and parking at 6 Saw Mill River Road (owner: Le Setai Realty, LLC)
• Installation of retaining walls and a greenhouse at 15 Chestnut Place (owner/applicant: John Marzec)
• Lot line modification for a new detached garage at 1215 & 1235 Bedford Road (owner: Akbar Rizvi)
• Proposed code amendment to §218-68.1 for Valhalla Hamlet Zoning District transition
• Proposed local law to prohibit Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Town of Mount Pleasant

The Planning Board waived the public‑notice reading, opened and then closed the public hearing, and instructed a consultant to draft a resolution of approval for the 6 Saw Mill River Road amendment. It also scheduled public hearings for the 15 Chestnut Place retaining‑wall project and the 1215 Bedford Road garage lot‑line modification, pending engineering comments. Finally, the Board voted to send referral letters to the Town Board on a Valhalla Hamlet zoning transition and on a proposed battery‑energy‑storage prohibition.

• Waived public‑notice reading and opened hearing for 6 Saw Mill River Road amendment (approved)
• Closed public hearing for 6 Saw Mill River Road amendment (approved)
• Instructed consultant to draft resolution of approval for 6 Saw Mill River Road amendment (approved)
• Scheduled public hearing for 15 Chestnut Place retaining‑wall application, subject to engineering comments (approved)
• Scheduled public hearing for 1215 Bedford Road garage lot‑line modification, subject to engineering comments (approved)
• Sent letter to Town Board recommending front‑yard setback for Valhalla Hamlet transition area (approved)
• Sent written referral to Town Board on proposed battery‑energy‑storage system prohibition (approved)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider four applications for new or replacement signs at various locations in Thornwood and Hawthorne. The items include a new awning and walkway at 12 Marble Ave and signage for funeral services, a play loft, and a bakery at Columbus Plaza.

• New awning and walkway at 12 Marble Ave
• Signage for 'Ballard-Durand, Funeral & Cremation Services' at 21 Stevens Ave
• New sign for 'Nest & Nook Play Loft' at 603 Columbus Ave
• Replacement sign for 'Cookies and Cream' at 619 Columbus Ave

Planning Board

The Planning Board will accept minutes from the July 21 and August 7 meetings. It will consider a 180‑day extension request for the Kingsview Acres subdivision and the legalization of an accessory apartment at 145 Pythian Avenue. The board will discuss a proposed demolition and new eight‑unit apartment building at 45 Columbia Avenue, and a pool installation that impacts a wetland buffer at 50 Deerfield Lane South.

• 180‑day extension request for final approval of Kingsview Acres subdivision (Linda Ave. and Florence Ave, Thornwood)
• Legalization of an existing accessory apartment in the walkout basement at 145 Pythian Avenue
• Proposed demolition and construction of a new eight‑unit apartment building with rooftop amenities at 45 Columbia Avenue (Site Plan # SP 24-5)
• Application for a 35 ft × 24 ft pool with patio that intrudes into a wetland buffer at 50 Deerfield Lane South (Wetland # W25-04)
• Acceptance of minutes from the 7‑21‑2025 and 8‑7‑2025 Planning Board meetings

The Planning Board adopted the minutes from the July 21 and August 7 meetings. It approved a 180‑day extension on the final subdivision approval for Kingsview Acres. The board also approved a resolution to legalize an accessory apartment at 145 Pythian Ave and voted to engage a wetland consultant for the 50 Deerfield Lane pool project.

• Adopted 7‑21‑25 meeting minutes (all members voted in favor)
• Adopted 8‑7‑25 meeting minutes (all members voted in favor)
• Granted 180‑day extension for Kingsview Acres subdivision approval (all members voted in favor)
• Approved resolution to legalize accessory apartment at 145 Pythian Ave (all members voted in favor)
• Engaged wetland consultant for 50 Deerfield Lane pool project (all members voted in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will review a Special Use Permit Renewal for a machine shop at 633 Commerce Street. It will also consider several variance requests for residential properties, including additions, setbacks, fence heights, and deck construction. The board will discuss each application and decide on approvals or conditions.

• Z.25.27 – Special Use Permit Renewal for a machine shop at 633 Commerce Street, C-NR Zone
• Z.25.30 – Variance requests for a second‑floor addition at 52 Stanley St, R-5A Zone (yard setbacks, fence height)
• Z.25.32 – Variance requests for a sun‑room, porch, and fence at 10 Elsa Ave, R-3A Zone (setbacks, lot coverage, fence height)
• Z.25.34 – Variance request for a 12' × 12' deck at 45 Eton Road, R‑40 Zone (side‑yard setback)
• Z.25.36 – Variance requests for a one‑story addition at 174 Elwood Ave, R‑10 Zone (front yard setback, lot coverage)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved five applications: a special use permit renewal for a machine shop at 633 Commerce St, a second‑floor addition variance for 52 Stanley St, a sunroom/porch/fence variance for 10 Elsa Ave, a deck variance for 45 Eton Rd, and a one‑story addition variance for 174 Elwood Ave. All motions were made, seconded, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for machine shop at 633 Commerce St (3-0)
• Approved second‑floor addition variance for 52 Stanley St (3-0)
• Approved sunroom, porch and fence variance for 10 Elsa Ave (3-0)
• Approved 12'x12' deck variance for 45 Eton Rd (3-0)
• Approved one‑story addition variance for 174 Elwood Ave (3-0)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will hold public hearings on three resolutions: a proposed local law to prohibit battery energy storage systems in the Town of Mount Pleasant; an increase in 2025 and 2026 water rates for all town water districts; and an amendment to building lot coverage in the Valhalla Hamlet zoning district. The Supervisor will present authorizations for water connections at Grandview Lane and Hilltop Lane, several purchase orders, and adoption of a Complete Streets policy. Additional items include approvals of easements, stormwater agreements, and a pilot housing agreement.

• Public Hearing on proposed local law prohibiting battery energy storage systems (Resolution 284-25)
• Public Hearing on increasing 2025 and 2026 water rates for all Town Water Districts (Resolution 285-25)
• Authorization to approve water connections at 16 Grandview Lane, 19 Grandview Lane, 20 Grandview Lane, and 18 Hilltop Lane (Resolution 287-25)
• Authorization to adopt Complete Streets Policy (Resolution 292-25)
• Authorization to approve a PILOT Agreement for 100 College Avenue in Sleepy Hollow (Resolution 302-25)

The Board unanimously approved a Complete Streets program to improve shared access and transportation safety. It also voted to continue public hearings on a battery storage ban, water rate increases, and a building lot‑coverage amendment on September 9, 2025. Additionally, the Board approved water‑district connection petitions for four Thornwood properties and authorized several purchase orders for software, plan review, and consulting services.

• Continue public hearing on battery energy storage ban (Resolution 284-25) – unanimous
• Continue public hearing on 2025‑2026 water rate increase (Resolution 285-25) – unanimous
• Continue public hearing on building lot‑coverage amendment in Valhalla Hamlet (Resolution 286-25) – unanimous
• Approve water‑district connection petitions for four Thornwood properties (Resolution 287-25) – unanimous
• Approve purchase order for AutoCAD software renewal $5,427.21 (Resolution 288-25) – unanimous
• Approve purchase order for plan review at 146 Broadway $2,700 (Resolution 289-25) – unanimous
• Adopt Complete Streets program and establish checklist and guidelines (Resolution 292-25) – unanimous
• Hire Westchester Wetland Services as town wetland consultant (Resolution 293-25) – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider approvals for shoreline stabilization at the Kensico Reservoir and various residential subdivisions and additions. The meeting includes public hearings on an accessory apartment and site plan amendments for a restaurant.

• NYC DEP Kensico Eastview Connection shoreline stabilization of 1,600 linear feet
• Subdivision of 25 Meadowbrook Road into two lots
• New single-family dwelling and septic system at 70 Leroy Road
• Legalization of a 60KW Generator for River Valley Wine Cellars at 9 Skyline Drive
• Proposed accessory apartment at 145 Pythian Ave

The Planning Board granted a 180‑day extension for Subdivision SD 21‑03 and adopted resolutions approving several site‑plan, wetland and steep‑slope applications. It also approved a 94‑sq‑ft waiver and resolution for an accessory apartment at 145 Pythian Ave. The board scheduled public hearings for pending applications and voted to engage a wetland consultant for the Bedford Road wetlands request.

• Approved 180‑day extension for Subdivision SD 21‑03 (all in favor)
• Adopted resolution of approval for Site Plan PSP 25‑01 (all in favor)
• Adopted wetlands resolution W25‑01 (all in favor)
• Adopted steep slopes resolution SS 25‑01 (all in favor)
• Approved accessory apartment waiver and resolution with 94‑sq‑ft waiver at 145 Pythian Ave (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Subdivision PSD 25‑2 pending engineering comments (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Site Plan PSP 25‑4/Steep Slopes SS 25‑06 pending engineering comments (all in favor)
• Engaged a wetland consultant for Wetlands application W‑25‑03 (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a 90-day extension for a 170-unit senior housing project and hold public hearings on shoreline stabilization at Kensico Reservoir. The board will also review applications for a new single-family home, a commercial generator, and hospital expansions.

• 90-day extension request for Brightview Senior Living (170-unit residence) at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road
• Public hearing for NYC DEP shoreline stabilization at 0 Westlake Drive
• Proposed single-family dwelling and septic system at 70 Leroy Road
• Proposed 60KW Generator for River Valley Wine Cellars at 9 Skyline Drive
• Three-phase improvement plan for Blythedale Childrens Hospital at 95 Bradhurst Avenue

The Planning Board accepted the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a 90‑day extension for subdivision #SD 20‑6 for the Brightview Senior Living project. The board waived public notice and held hearings for three applications—the NYC DEP shoreline stabilization contract, a single‑family dwelling at 70 Leroy Road, and a 60 kW generator for River Valley Wine Cellars—then closed each hearing and ordered consultants to draft approval resolutions.

• Accepted minutes from July 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted 90‑day extension for subdivision #SD 20‑6 Brightview Senior Living (unanimous)
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for NYC DEP KEC shoreline stabilization contract (unanimous)
• Closed NYC DEP hearing and directed consultant to draft approval resolution (unanimous)
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 70 Leroy Road single‑family dwelling (unanimous)
• Closed Leroy Road hearing and directed consultant to draft approval resolution (unanimous)
• Waived public notice and opened hearing for 60 kW generator at River Valley Wine Cellars (unanimous)
• Closed generator hearing and directed consultant to draft approval resolution (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special use permit for a massage establishment and an appeal regarding a building inspector's determination on property splits.

• Special Use Permit application Z-25-29 for Spavia Day Spa at 988 Broadway
• Appeal Z-25-23 by Paul Rubeo regarding a May 8, 2025, building inspector determination for 434 Sherman Avenue

The board unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for Spavia Day Spa at 988 Broadway, Thornwood, NY (5‑0 vote). The board also heard Paul Rubeo's appeal concerning the back‑to‑back split doctrine for Lot 28 at 434 Sherman Avenue, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Spavia Day Spa (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is scheduling public hearings to discuss increasing water rates for 2025 and 2026 and a proposed law prohibiting battery energy storage systems. The board will also consider zoning amendments for the Valhalla Hamlet district and various municipal purchase orders.

• Public hearing call to increase water rates for 2025 and 2026 for all Town Water Districts
• Public hearing call for a law prohibiting Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Proposed amendment to limit Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 1.0 to .5 for properties near residential zones in Valhalla Hamlet
• Plan review for Pepsico Building 350 Project at 350 Columbus Avenue
• Liquor license waiting period waiver for Fabian Pizza, LLC (Valhalla Pizza Station) at 18 Broadway

The board unanimously authorized the Town Clerk to advertise a public hearing on a proposed local law banning Battery Energy Storage Systems, scheduled for August 12, 2025. It also approved public hearing notices for a water‑rate increase and a zoning amendment, and took several procurement and administrative actions. All motions were carried with unanimous AYES votes.

• Authorized public hearing on BESS ban (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized public hearing on 2025‑2026 water rate increase (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized public hearing on building‑lot‑coverage amendment in Valhalla Hamlet (unanimous AYES)
• Referred Valhalla Hamlet FAR amendment to Planning Board (unanimous AYES)
• Approved agreement with Town of New Castle for police equipment on Whippoorwill Water Tower (unanimous AYES)
• Waived 30‑day notice period for Fabian Pizza liquor‑license application (unanimous AYES)
• Granted street‑closing permits for Greenwood Lane and Pythian Avenue block parties (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized Purchase Order 135-25-06 for tax‑map maintenance services, $13,527.00 (unanimous AYES)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering time extensions for a business office and a mixed-use building. The board will also review applications for shoreline stabilization at Kensico Reservoir and various residential grading and construction projects.

• 90-day extension request for a 3,000 Sq.Ft. business office at Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue
• 6-month extension request for a mixed-use building with retail and four apartments at 146 Broadway
• NYC DEP KEC Contract 4 shoreline stabilization of 1,600 linear feet at 0 Westlake Drive
• Steep slope application for a retaining wall at 145 Benic Place
• Steep slope application for a single-family dwelling at Leroy Road and Bristol Lane

The board granted a 90‑day extension for Subdivision Application SD 23‑04 and a 6‑month extension for Site Plan PSP‑23‑001. Minutes from the June 5 and June 16 meetings were accepted. The 145 Benic Place retaining‑wall request was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board approved public hearings for the NYC DEP shoreline‑stabilization contract and the 70 Leroy Road single‑family dwelling application.

• Approved 90‑day extension for Subdivision Application SD 23‑04 (all members voted in favor)
• Approved 6‑month extension for Site Plan PSP‑23‑001 (all members voted in favor)
• Accepted minutes from 6‑5‑2025 meeting (all members voted in favor)
• Accepted minutes from 6‑16‑2025 meeting (all members voted in favor)
• Referred 145 Benic Place retaining‑wall application to Zoning Board of Appeals (all members voted in favor)
• Approved proceeding to public hearing for NYC DEP KEC shoreline stabilization contract (all members voted in favor)
• Approved proceeding to public hearing for 70 Leroy Road single‑family dwelling application (all members voted in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several purchase orders for equipment and infrastructure. The meeting includes authorizations for road milling and paving, police software updates, and personnel changes.

• Purchase Order 50-25-08 for 2025 Milling & Paving Operations on various roads
• Purchase Order 30-25-18 for Police Vehicles' Software Update for New Records Management System
• Promotion of Giovanni DiMatteo to Motor Equipment Operator (MEO II)
• Hold Harmless Agreements for right-of-way encroachments at 862 Linda Avenue and 766 Warren Avenue
• Purchase Order 30-25-19 for one defibrillator

The Town Board approved several purchase orders and authorizations, including a $1,057,192.56 contract for milling and paving operations on various roads. It also approved a UPS replacement unit for $3,289.83, an amendment to a cleaning contract increasing its total to $8,672.00, and a police‑vehicle software subscription costing $8,134.62. Additional actions included purchasing a $1,775.90 defibrillator, promoting Giovanni DiMatteo, authorizing a conditional police officer hire, and depositing a $360 bond for a curb‑cut permit.

• Approved $1,057,192.56 milling & paving contract (4 AYES)
• Approved $3,289.83 UPS replacement purchase order (4 AYES)
• Approved amendment to cleaning contract, new total $8,672.00 (4 AYES)
• Approved $8,134.62 police vehicles software subscription (4 AYES)
• Approved $1,775.90 defibrillator purchase (4 AYES)
• Approved promotion of Giovanni DiMatteo to Motor Equipment Operator (4 AYES)
• Approved conditional employment offer for police officer candidate (4 AYES)
• Approved deposit of $360 bond for Curb Cut Permit No. 1514 (4 AYES)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review two new sign applications. One proposes replacing an existing free‑standing sign with a larger sign at 190 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, submitted by Anthony Martinelli of Sign Works for Keating Electric. The second proposes a replacement sign for the new tenant Joe Parte Pools at 841 Franklin Street, Thornwood, submitted by Joe Parte with design by New York Signs and Window Film.

• Replace existing sign with larger sign at 190 Saw Mill River Rd., Hawthorne (Applicant: Anthony Martinelli, Owner: 190 SMRR, LLC)
• Replace sign for new tenant Joe Parte Pools at 841 Franklin St., Thornwood (Applicant: Joe Parte, Owner: 841 Franklin, LLC)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider a 90-day extension for a 162-unit age-restricted town home development and a resolution for a NYC DEP manhole installation. The meeting also includes a request to legalize a generator at a wine cellar and a storm water remediation plan.

• Request for 90-day extension for Kensico Preserve subdivision (162 age-restricted town homes)
• Adoption of resolution for NYC DEP manhole installation
• Request to legalize 60KW generator at River Valley Wine Cellars
• Review of storm water remedial steps for Steep Slopes application
• Public hearing for Kensico Preserve subdivision application

The board granted a 90‑day extension for subdivision application SD23‑03. It adopted the resolution approving Wetlands application W24‑07. It also voted to schedule a public hearing for the 60 kW generator installation at 9 Skyline Drive.

• Approved 90‑day extension for Subdivision SD23‑03 (all present voted in favor)
• Adopted resolution approving Wetlands application W24‑07 (all present voted in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for 60 kW generator at 9 Skyline Drive (all present voted in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four new applications for variances on residential properties. The requests involve demolition and reconstruction of decks, setback adjustments, fence height changes, and a two‑story addition. Each application specifies the parcel size, zone (R‑20 or R‑10), and the variance sought. The board will discuss these proposals at the June 12, 2025 meeting.

• 24 Pine Road, Valhalla, NY – variance for rear yard setback (requested 25.1 ft, existing 39.36 ft) for deck demolition/reconstruction in R‑20 zone.
• 94 Robert Place, Hawthorne, NY – variance for rear yard setback (requested 5 ft, existing 45 ft) to legalize existing deck in R‑20 zone.
• 285 Warren Ave, Hawthorne, NY – variances for side yard setback (requested 2.8 ft), front yard setback (requested 0.5 ft), and fence height (requested 2 ft) for second‑floor renovation and fence legalization in R‑10 zone.
• 85 Kensico Avenue North, Valhalla, NY – variances for side yard setback (requested 0.6 ft) and front yard setback (requested 5.5 ft) for a two‑story addition in R‑10 zone.

The board approved a deck demolition/reconstruction variance for 24 Pine Road, a deck legalization for 94 Robert Place, a second‑floor renovation and fence legalization for 285 Warren Ave, and a two‑story addition for 85 Kensico Avenue North. Each motion passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved deck demolition and new deck variance for 24 Pine Road (4-0)
• Approved legalization of existing deck for 94 Robert Place (4-0)
• Approved second‑floor enlargement and fence legalization for 285 Warren Ave (4-0)
• Approved two‑story addition with dormer extensions for 85 Kensico Avenue North (4-0)

Town Board

The board will vote on authorizations for three street‑closing permits, a waiver of the 30‑day waiting period for an on‑premises liquor license for Marble Restaurant Opco LLC (“Casavida”) at 14 Marble Avenue, and a final lump‑sum payout for a Police Department employee. Additional items include a purchase order for Great Ventures Entertainment Harlem Wizards, agreements for summer camp use with Valhalla Methodist Church and Mount Pleasant School District, disposal of two vehicles from inventory, and hiring a seasonal employee for the Highway Department. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney.

• Authorization for street‑closing permits at Pamela Lane (Lakeview Avenue intersections), Rolling Hills Road (Aspen Way to 136 Rolling Hills Road), and Manhattan Avenue (288 Manhattan Avenue to Pearl Street)
• Waiver of the statutory 30‑day waiting period for an on‑premises liquor license for Marble Restaurant Opco LLC “Casavida”, 14 Marble Avenue
• Final lump‑sum payout authorization for a Police Department employee
• Purchase Order 70‑25‑42 for Great Ventures Entertainment Harlem Wizards
• Authorization to enter agreements with Valhalla Methodist Church and Mount Pleasant School District for 2025 summer camp use

The Board granted three street‑closing permits for scheduled block parties and waived the 30‑day notice requirement for Marble Restaurant’s permanent on‑premises liquor license. It also approved a final lump‑sum payout to a police department employee, a $3,600 entertainment purchase, and agreements for 2025 summer day camps. Additionally, the Board authorized disposal of two Highway Department vehicles and hired a seasonal highway employee.

• Approved three street‑closing permits for Pamela Lane, Rolling Hills Road, and Manhattan Avenue
• Approved waiver of the 30‑day waiting period for Marble Restaurant Opco LLC’s liquor license
• Approved final lump‑sum payout of $11,253.18 to Police employee Andrew Mancusi
• Approved $3,600 purchase order for Harlem Wizards entertainment
• Approved agreements for 2025 Summer Day Camps with Valhalla Methodist Church and Mount Pleasant Central School District
• Approved discard and removal of two Highway Department vehicles (HD 60A and CP 2A)
• Approved hire of Sullivan Clemen as seasonal Highway Department employee at $21/hour effective June 23, 2025
• Approved payment of Comptroller’s claims as outlined in attached memo

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will review requests to extend approval for a multi-family town home development and faculty housing units. The board will also consider new site plans for a hospital expansion and an apartment building.

• Extension requested for Kensico Preserve town home development
• Extension requested for EF Academy faculty housing units
• Site Plan SP-25-02 for Blythedale Childrens Hospital expansion
• Site Plan SP-24-5 for eight-unit apartment building at 45 Columbia Ave
• Steep Slopes application for regrading at 17 Bruce Lane

The Planning Board adopted the minutes from the May meetings. It approved a 90‑day extension for the Kensico Preserve subdivision approval #SD‑23‑03. It approved a one‑year extension for the EF Academy site‑plan approval #SP‑22‑02. The board also voted to start the SEQR Planning Board’s intent to serve as lead agency for the 45 Columbia Avenue application.

• Adopted May 1 and May 19 minutes (all members present voted in favor)
• Granted 90‑day extension for subdivision approval #SD‑23‑03 (all members present voted in favor)
• Granted one‑year extension for site‑plan approval #SP‑22‑02 (all members present voted in favor)
• Approved SEQR Planning Board to act as lead agency for 45 Columbia Avenue application (all members present voted in favor)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will vote on a series of resolutions, including a purchase order for ChargePoint cloud services, a waiver of the statutory 30‑day waiting period for an on‑premise liquor license for Daniel's Mexican Restaurant Inc. at 57 Kensico Road, and a street‑closing permit for Myrtle Avenue between Main Street and Bradford Street. Additional items include naming an honorary street, extending a high‑school internship, and several police department staffing and rate changes.

• Waive 30‑day waiting period for on‑premise liquor license for Daniel's Mexican Restaurant Inc., 57 Kensico Road
• Authorize street closing permit for Myrtle Avenue from Main Street to Bradford Street
• Approve Purchase Order 12-25-07 for ChargePoint Cloud Services and Maintenance Agreement
• Authorize promotion of Sergeant Chris Franco to Lieutenant
• Authorize raise of part‑time police dispatcher rate on Saturdays and Sundays

The board authorized a multi‑year lease contract with Atlantic‑A Program of De Lage for copiers and printers costing $70,299. All four members present voted AYES; Councilwoman Zaino was absent. The same meeting also approved several other items, including a liquor‑license waiver, a street closing permit, and multiple police staffing hires.

• Approved $5,940 ChargePoint cloud services renewal (Resolution 230‑25)
• Waived 30‑day notice for Daniel's Mexican Restaurant liquor license (Resolution 231‑25)
• Granted street closing permit for Myrtle Avenue (Resolution 232‑25)
• Authorized honorary naming of Adela Place as "Elinor's Way" (Resolution 233‑25)
• Extended internship for Salvatore Cermele to June 18, 2025 (Resolution 234‑25)
• Approved $70,299 60‑month copier and printer lease (Resolution 236‑25)
• Authorized promotion of Sergeant Christopher Franco to Lieutenant (Resolution 239‑25)
• Approved hiring of three part‑time police dispatchers (Resolutions 242‑25, 243‑25, 241‑25)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will first accept minutes from its April 21, 2025 meeting. It will hold a continuing public hearing on a proposed amendment to the site plan for 40 Saw Mill River Road, which would adjust circulation and change the approved parking total from 340 to 330 spaces, pending Town Engineering correspondence. A new public hearing will be held for the NYC DEP CRO‑594 proposal to install an access manhole at 2 Walker Road in a 50‑ft buffer north of Grasslands Road.

• Accept minutes from the April 21, 2025 Planning Board meeting.
• Continuing public hearing: amendment to site plan # SP 22-03 for 40 Saw Mill River Road (C‑RB zone) to modify circulation and reduce approved parking from 340 to 330 spaces.
• New public hearing: NYC DEP CRO‑594 project to install access manhole #2 for underdrain line in a 50‑ft buffer north of Grasslands Road at 2 Walker Road (OB‑2 zone).

The board adopted the minutes from the April 21 and May 1, 2025 meetings. It approved a SEQR Negative Declaration, a steep‑slopes resolution, and a site‑plan resolution for 40 Saw Mill River Road. The board also closed the public hearings for both the Saw Mill River project and the NYC DEP CRO‑594 wetlands project, and instructed the consultant to draft a resolution of approval with DOT and DEC conditions for the latter.

• Adopted minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from May 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 40 Saw Mill River Road amendment (unanimous)
• Revised landscape plan date to April 4, 2025 for 40 Saw Mill River Road (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration (unanimous)
• Adopted steep‑slopes resolution of approval (unanimous)
• Adopted site‑plan resolution of approval for 40 Saw Mill River Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for NYC DEP CRO‑594 wetlands project (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three applications for new signage and a facade change. The items include a new tenant sign for a salon at 603 Columbus Plaza, a facade change from painted to siding at 841 Franklin Avenue, and a new tenant sign for a salon at 10 Broadway.

• New tenant building sign 'Shine Salon' at 603 Columbus Plaza
• Facade change from painted to siding at 841 Franklin Avenue
• New tenant building sign 'Valhalla Beauty Salon' at 10 Broadway

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on updating the town zoning code amendment procedure and notices. The meeting includes several personnel decisions for the Highway Department and the approval of various purchase orders.

• Amendment to Town Code Section 218-109 regarding zoning code procedures
• Hold Harmless Agreements for Pleasant Ridge Townhome Community deck extensions
• Hold Harmless Agreement for encroachment into Town Right-Of-Way at 18 Pamela Lane
• Hiring of Roberto Juarez as full-time Road Maintainer and promotion of James Maxwell to MEO I
• May 2025 Tax Certiorari Settlements

The board unanimously approved a purchase order for furniture costing $6,633.59 and adopted Local Law No. 05‑2025 to amend Town Code §218‑109 governing zoning code amendments. It also accepted hold‑harmless agreements for deck extensions, authorized two high‑school internships, hired a seasonal intermediate clerk, approved comptroller payment claims, authorized a final lump‑sum payout to a highway employee, and approved a purchase order for cleaning oil & water separators.

• Approved Purchase Order 11‑25‑04 for furniture ($6,633.59) – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Adopted Local Law No. 05‑2025 amending Town Code §218‑109 – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Accepted Hold Harmless Agreements for Pleasant Ridge deck extensions – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Authorized two high‑school internships (Building Dept and Tax Receiver’s Office) – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Hired Anthony Tothill as seasonal Intermediate Clerk (June 2–Aug 8, $15/hr) – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Authorized Comptroller payment of claims (see attached memo) – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Approved final lump‑sum payout to Steven Muscolino totaling $32,634.22 – unanimous (5 AYES)
• Approved Purchase Order 50‑25‑07 for cleaning separators ($7,185.24) – unanimous (5 AYES)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications, including continuing applications that were adjourned. New applications request variances for residential properties and a special use permit for a massage establishment at 590 Commerce Street in the TH Zone. The board will consider changes to setbacks, fence height, deck construction, and other site modifications. Decisions will be made on each listed item.

• Z-25-8: Variance request for a one‑story addition on 174 Elwood Ave (R‑10 Zone) – changes to lot coverage and front yard setback.
• Z-25-11: Variance request for a new single‑family dwelling on 790 Hardscrabble Rd (R‑40 Zone) – side yard and front yard setbacks.
• Z-25-13: Variance request for a 3‑car garage and front porch addition on 378 Grasslands Rd (R‑20 Zone) – front yard setback.
• Z-25-16: Variance request to demolish an existing deck and build a new rear deck on 24 Pine Rd (R‑20 Zone) – rear yard setback.
• Z-25-18: Special Use Permit for a massage establishment on 590 Commerce St (TH Zone).

The board considered a variance request for an existing one‑story addition at 174 Elwood Ave in the R‑10 zone. A motion to approve the application was made and seconded, but the board voted against it, denying the application by a 3‑2 vote. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Denied Johnathon Villani’s variance for 174 Elwood Ave (3-2)

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider a 90-day extension for a senior housing project and a site plan amendment for a restaurant. The board will also hear a subdivision request.

• Extension of subdivision approval # SD 20-6 for Brightview Senior Living
• Site Plan Amendment # PSP 25-4 for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant
• Subdivision of one lot into two at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road
• Public hearing for 6 Saw Mill River Road restaurant expansion
• Steep slopes application # SS25-06 for restaurant site plan

The board adopted the SEQR Negative Declaration for the lot. It approved the subdivision application for the property. It also granted a 90‑day extension for subdivision approval and a one‑year extension for the site plan and steep‑slopes approvals.

• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision application (unanimous)
• Granted 90‑day subdivision approval extension and 1‑year site‑plan/steep‑slopes extension (unanimous)

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will conduct a public hearing to consider a local law amendment to Section 218-109 of the town zoning code. The board will also consider resolutions authorizing a Home Rule request to extend the Mount Pleasant Hotel/Motel occupancy tax, approving a license agreement for a commuter parking lot, and transferring that parking lot property for $0 with an easement for a sewer line. Additional items include a budget amendment, a purchase of a storage shed for the town pool complex, and other administrative authorizations.

• Public hearing on Local Law amending Town Code Section 218-109 (zoning amendment procedure) – RESOLUTION 198-25
• Authorization to submit a Home Rule request to extend the Mount Pleasant Hotel/Motel occupancy tax via Senate Bill S5191 and Assembly Bill A6220 – RESOLUTION 199-25
• Authorization to approve license agreement with County of Westchester for commuter parking lot through Dec 31, 2025 – RESOLUTION 208-25
• Authorization to transfer commuter parking lot property from County of Westchester to Town of Mount Pleasant for $0 and grant easement for sewer line – RESOLUTION 209-25
• Purchase Order 70-25-40: one 10 × 12 storage shed for the Town Pool Complex – RESOLUTION 205-25

The Board extended the Mount Pleasant hotel/motel occupancy tax through September 1, 2027 and approved the transfer of the Broadway commuter parking lot from Westchester County to the town for $0, along with a related easement. It also authorized a license agreement for the parking lot, a budget amendment with inter‑fund transfers, and a $59,814.71 lump‑sum payout to a police employee. Additional actions included approving a high‑school internship, disposing of an unrepairable printer, and formally closing a public hearing on a zoning code amendment.

• Extended hotel/motel occupancy tax until Sep 1 2027 (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Authorized transfer of Broadway commuter parking lot to town for $0 and granted easement (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign license agreement for commuter parking lot, $2,690/month through Dec 31 2025 (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Authorized budget amendment and inter‑fund transfers per PKF O'Connor Davies recommendation (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Authorized $59,814.71 lump‑sum payout to Police employee Sean Forde (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Approved internship for Cloe Perez, up to 30 hrs/week starting May 2025 (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Authorized disposal of one unrepairable HP LASERJET M806 (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)
• Closed public hearing on local law amending Town Code §218‑109 (AYES: Fulgenzi, Zaino, Sialiano, Saracino; Smalley absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a lot subdivision and review two new applications for site development. These items include a residential build and the legalization of a generator.

• Public hearing for subdivision of one lot into two at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road
• Application to legalize a 60KW Generator for River Valley Wine Cellars at 9 Skyline Drive
• Application for a single-family dwelling, driveway, and septic system at 70 Leroy Road

The board unanimously adopted the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It then closed the public hearing on the subdivision of 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road. Finally, the board approved having a consultant draft a resolution of approval with conditions for that subdivision.

• Adopted March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Rd subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consultant to draft conditional approval resolution for 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Rd subdivision (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Pleasant Ridge Architectural Review Board will consider three new applications. Two proposals involve a sign replacement for Valhalla Pizza Station and a new sign for The Farm Cafe, both at 20 Broadway, Valhalla. The third proposal seeks a new stone façade for Thornwood Pizza at 808 Commerce Street, Thornwood. The board will evaluate the submissions from the owners and applicants.

• ARB 25-7 – Replacement of existing sign for Valhalla Pizza Station, 20 Broadway, Valhalla (Owner: 18-32 Broadway, LLC; Applicant: Tyler Blaire, Sign Extreme)
• ARB 25-9 – New sign for The Farm Cafe, 20 Broadway, Valhalla (Owner: 18-32 Broadway, LLC; Applicant: Tyler Blaire, Sign Extreme)
• ARB 25-8 – New stone façade at rear bumpout of Thornwood Pizza, 808 Commerce Street, Thornwood (Owner: Sabato Salvatico; Applicant & Engineer: Villani and Associates)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider five new applications for variances and declarations. These include requests for increased fence and wall heights, setback reductions for a pergola, and the legalization of a home addition.

• Z-24-47: Declaration of vacant lot as a building lot at 434 Sherman Ave
• Z-25-6: Request for a 2-foot variance for a 6-foot-high fence at 8 Foster Pl
• Z-25-7: Side and rear yard setback variances for a pergola at 201 Madison Ave
• Z-25-8: Lot coverage and front yard setback variances for an addition at 174 Elwood Ave
• Z-25-14: Request for a 4-foot variance for a 10-foot wall at 0 West Lake Dr

The board heard a presentation from Aldo Vitagliano on behalf of Saldi Lane Associates seeking a declaration that a Warren Avenue parcel is a separate building lot. Neighbor Paul Rubio testified opposing the claim. Board members asked procedural questions, but no vote or final ruling was recorded.

Town Board

The Town Board will authorize a contract for the Mount Pleasant Children's Pool restoration and approve resolutions opposing Con Edison rate hikes. The meeting also includes authorizing payments for town services, hiring new employees, and settling a civil rights lawsuit.

• Award contract for Mount Pleasant Children's Pool restoration
• Authorize resolution opposing Con Edison rate hikes
• Authorize retaining Dichter Law LLC for rate case intervention
• Authorize settlement of civil rights action against the Town
• Authorize hiring Zachary Kardian as a Laborer

The Town Board approved several contracts for pool restoration, HVAC service, website and agenda software, and emergency UV training. It granted a street‑closing permit for a block party on Willis Avenue. The Board adopted a resolution opposing Consolidated Edison’s proposed electric and gas rate hikes and authorized hiring special counsel to represent municipalities in the rate case, contingent on participation of at least twenty municipalities.

• Approved $30,500 Mount Pleasant Children's Pool restoration contract (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $34,320 two‑year Town Hall HVAC service contract (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $10,934.59 CivicPlus website annual fee (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $6,697.29 CivicPlus agenda management software renewal (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $3,750 emergency UV training for Kensico Water District (unanimous AYES)
• Granted Street Closing Permit for Willis Ave. block party on June 28, 2025 (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted resolution opposing Consolidated Edison’s proposed electric and gas rate hikes (unanimous AYES)
• Authorized hiring of Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC as special counsel for Con Edison rate case, contingent on at least 20 municipalities participating (unanimous AYES)

Planning Board

The board will consider a request for a 90‑day extension to approve Subdivision Application SD 23‑04 for vacant parcels on Bradhurst Avenue and Brighton Avenue, proposing a ~3,000 sq ft business office with a storage barn and related improvements. It will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the site plan for 40 Saw Mill River Road, which seeks to increase parking spaces from 335 to 340. The board will review a subdivision proposal at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road to split one lot into two for a single‑family dwelling. Additional items include a steep‑slope application at 145 Benic Place for a retaining wall and a site‑plan project at 95 Bradhurst Avenue for Blythedale Children’s Hospital expansion.

• Request 90‑day extension for Subdivision SD 23‑04 at Bradhurst & Brighton Aves (≈3,000 sq ft business office)
• Public hearing: amendment to site plan # SP 22‑03 at 40 Saw Mill River Road to raise parking from 335 to 340 spaces
• Proposed subdivision PSD 25‑01 at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road to split lot into two single‑family homes
• Steep‑slope application SS 25‑03 at 145 Benic Place to legalize cut‑and‑fill grading and >6 ft retaining wall
• Site‑plan SP 25‑02 at 95 Bradhurst Avenue for Blythedale Children’s Hospital expansion, parking deck, and utility upgrades

The board granted a 90‑day extension for Subdivision Application SD 23‑04. It approved keeping the public hearing for 40 Saw Mill River Road open until traffic data is reviewed and directed a draft resolution. It also approved sending the 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road subdivision to a public hearing.

• Granted 90‑day extension for Subdivision Application SD 23‑04
• Approved keeping 40 Saw Mill River Road hearing open pending traffic review and drafting a resolution
• Approved sending 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road subdivision application to a public hearing

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on awarding bids for highway materials and Town Hall HVAC services. Members will discuss a public hearing for zoning code amendments and authorize several personnel promotions and hires for the Highway Department.

• Call for public hearing to amend Town Code Section 218-109 regarding zoning code procedures
• Award of Town Hall HVAC Service Bid to Clean Air Quality Service Inc.
• Street closing permits for Clinton Street, Munson Road, and Warren Avenue
• Emergency work to replace a 1900 gallon tank and two pumps in Kensico Water District
• Promotions and hiring of four employees for the Highway Department

The Board approved additional funding of $337,000 for the Whittier Drive Phase II storm sewer rehabilitation, raising the purchase order total to $3,247,155. It also adopted new sign‑posting requirements for planning and zoning applications, authorized a public hearing on a zoning code amendment, and approved several procurement contracts and street‑closing permits.

• Awarded 2025 Highway Department and Central Garage material bids to lowest bidders (effective Apr 1 2025)
• Awarded Town Hall HVAC service contract to Clean Air Quality Service Inc. for $34,320
• Authorized public hearing on zoning code amendment (Apr 22 2025)
• Approved $337,000 additional funding for Purchase Order 830‑22‑04, total $3,247,155
• Authorized $7,999 graphics solution PO 141‑25‑01 for zoning map enhancements
• Granted street‑closing permits for Clinton St, Munson Rd, and Warren Ave block parties
• Adopted sign‑posting requirements for planning and zoning applications
• Adopted the Town of Mount Pleasant Natural Resources Inventory

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three sign applications at 1 Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY. Two applications request new tenant building signs for Immortal Fitness and Healy Electric Contracting. One application seeks replacement of an existing monument sign at the same location. All applications list Thornwood Realty, LLC as owner and San Signs – Jamie Jones as applicant.

• New tenant building sign "Immortal Fitness" at 1 Zeiss Drive, Section/Block/Lot 112.8-1-73
• New tenant building sign "Healy Electric Contracting" at 1 Zeiss Drive, Section/Block/Lot 112.8-1-73
• Replacement of an existing monument sign at 1 Zeiss Drive, Section/Block/Lot 112.8-1-73

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing three applications for zoning variances. These requests involve setbacks for a swimming pool and two residential decks.

• Z-25-2: Variance for in-ground swimming pool at 326 Manhattan Ave
• Z-25-4: Variance for new wood deck at 221 Columbus Ave
• Z-25-5: Variance for deck extension at 1025 King St

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on extending a battery energy storage system moratorium and a zoning change for a property on Kensico Avenue North. The board is also deciding on a special permit for NYCDEP Eastview Connection projects and various seasonal hiring and procurement authorizations.

• Public hearing to extend the Battery Energy Storage System Installations moratorium for 6 months
• Public hearing to rezone 75 Kensico Avenue North from R-10 One Family Residential to VH Valhalla Hamlet
• Public hearing for NYCDEP Eastview Connection special permit (Contract 2 Tunnel, Shafts, Excavation, and KEC Building)
• Contract with Uptime Automation for Kensico Water District Operations
• Authorization to transfer unpaid water bills to the April 2025 Town Tax Roll

Planning Board

The Pleasant Ridge Planning Board will consider several extension requests for pending approvals, including a 180‑day extension for Subdivision # SD 21‑03 at 25 Meadowbrook Road and a one‑year extension for Site Plan Application # SP 21‑01 at 871 Franklin Avenue/Commerce Street. The board will also discuss a 180‑day extension for the Kingsview Acres subdivision projects on Linda Ave. and Florence Ave. Minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting will be accepted, and a new subdivision application to split 790 Hardscrabble Road into two lots will be reviewed.

• 180‑day extension request for Subdivision # SD 21‑03 at 25 Meadowbrook Road
• 180‑day extension request for Kingsview Acres subdivision (applications #14‑03, Site Plan #14‑07, Steep Slope #14‑07) on Linda Ave. and Florence Ave
• One‑year extension request for Site Plan Application # SP 21‑01 at 871 Franklin Avenue / 871 Commerce Street
• Acceptance of minutes from the 2‑6‑2025 Planning Board meeting
• New subdivision application (PSD 25‑2) to split 790 Hardscrabble Road into two lots

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of 897 Sleepy Hollow Road into the Archville Sewer District. The board is also calling for public hearings on a battery energy storage system moratorium extension and a special permit for the NYCDEP Eastview Connection.

• Public hearing to annex 897 Sleepy Hollow Road into the Archville Sewer District
• Proposed 6-month extension of the moratorium for Battery Energy Storage System Installations
• Proposed special permit for NYCDEP Eastview Connection (EAST-1 and East-3)
• Award for floral, shrub, and mowing maintenance at Mount Pleasant Parks to Mid-Westchester Lawn Service
• Authorization to close Columbia Avenue from Sherman Avenue to Commerce Street on four dates in March 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three new applications. One requests replacement of a free‑standing sign and canopy at 113 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY. Another seeks a new tenant sign for Maselli HVAC Heating & Cooling Specialists at 450 Commerce Street, Thornwood, NY. The third proposes the Toll Brothers Kensico Preserve development of 162 townhomes with a clubhouse, pool, and amenities at 582‑590 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY.

• 25-4: Replacement of free‑standing sign and canopy at 113 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY – Applicant Kenny Lopez, Contract Vendee Sign Resource
• 25-3: New tenant sign "Maselli HVAC Heating & Cooling Specialists" at 450 Commerce Street, Thornwood, NY – Applicant Joseph Maselli, Contract Vendee New York Signs
• 25-2: Toll Brothers Kensico Preserve development of 162 townhomes with clubhouse, pool, and amenities at 582‑590 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY – Applicant Kevney Moses, Contract Vendee JMC Site Development Consultants

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pleasant Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will consider continuing applications and several new variance requests at its February 13, 2025 meeting. Items include an appeal by Gerard Pagello and Marianne Martin-Pagello regarding a street‑frontage determination for 420 Nanny Hagen Road, and three separate variance applications for signage, a swimming pool/jacuzzi, and a fence. The board will review the details of each request and any related town code provisions.

• Z-24-51: Appeal by Gerard Pagello and Marianne Martin-Pagello challenging a November 26, 2024 determination for 420 Nanny Hagen Road
• Z-25-1: San Signs & Awnings request variance to install three new signs at 1 ZEISS DR, including changes to total square footage of signage
• Z-25-2: Jeffrey Crane request variances for an in‑ground pool and jacuzzi at 326 MANHATTAN AVE, seeking rear and side yard setbacks and distance to main structure adjustments
• Z-25-3: Robert Villani request variance for a 6‑ft fence at 26 GALLOWAY LN, seeking increased fence height
• Inspection meeting scheduled for February 8, 2025

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider multiple authorizations, including bids for highway department materials, a Penflex service award for Valhalla Ambulance, and seven easement agreements with Toll Brothers for the Kensico Preserve subdivision. The board will also request a New York State DOT traffic study for Route 9A and dispose of a broken microfiche reader and file cabinet. Additional items include various purchase orders, contracts for actuarial services and ACA reporting assistance, and personnel actions such as hiring a messenger and promoting a deputy superintendent.

• Authorization to obtain bids for Highway Department materials and services (Resolution 74-25)
• Authorization to approve seven easement agreements with Toll Brothers for Kensico Preserve subdivision (Resolution 76-25)
• Authorization to request NYS DOT traffic study for Route 9A (Resolution 77-25)
• Purchase Order 131-25-03: Actuarial Valuation Services (USI Consulting Group) (Resolution 80-25)
• Authorization to enter into 2025 contract with Alera Group, Inc. for ACA Reporting Assistance (Resolution 81-25)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will accept minutes from three prior meetings. It will consider a resolution to approve the DEP KEC Contract 2 site plan (PSP 24-9) for a subsurface shaft, tunnel, and vent structure at Westlake Drive, Kensico Campus, Valhalla. The board will also hear a request for a 90‑day extension of subdivision approval for the Brightview Senior Living 170‑unit senior housing project. Two new applications will be presented: a lot subdivision at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Pleasantville, and a shoreline stabilization contract for the Kensico Reservoir.

• Accept minutes from 12‑5‑2024, 12‑16‑2024, and 1‑2‑2025 Planning Board meetings
• Review and adopt resolution for DEP KEC Contract 2 – Site Plan Application # PSP 24‑9, Westlake Drive, Kensico Campus, Valhalla, R‑40 zone
• Consider 90‑day extension request for subdivision approval # SD 20‑6 for Brightview Senior Living senior housing project
• Proposed subdivision of lot at 399 Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Pleasantville (PSD 25‑01), R‑40 zone
• Proposed shoreline stabilization contract for Kensico Reservoir (PSP 25‑01), R‑40 zone

Town Board

The board will consider resolutions to call a public hearing for annexing 897 Sleepy Hollow Road into the Town of Mount Pleasant Archville Sewer District and another hearing to rezone 75 Kensico Avenue North from R-10 to the Valhalla Hamlet district. It will also approve several purchase orders for court reporting, interpreter services, and sewer design work, as well as authorizations for fees, hiring, and other contracts. Council members will address 2025 pool and summer camp fees and approve numerous camp‑trip purchases. The meeting includes routine reports and scheduling of future sessions.

• Resolution 51-25: Call for public hearing to annex 897 Sleepy Hollow Road
• Resolution 52-25: Call for public hearing to rezone 75 Kensico Avenue North
• Resolution 53-25: Purchase Order 11-25-01 for Court Reporter for Justice Court
• Resolution 65-25: Authorization to approve 2025 fees for pool and summer camp
• Resolution 73-25: Authorization to hire part‑time police dispatcher effective Jan 29 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Pleasant Ridge Architectural Review Board will consider both continuing and new applications. One new application proposes an illuminated building sign for Daniel's Mexican Restaurant at 53 Kensico Road, Thornwood, NY. Another new application seeks approval for a building on Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY, with no signage proposed. The board will discuss these items at the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Review new illuminated building sign for Daniel's Mexican Restaurant, 53 Kensico Road, Thornwood, NY
• Review new building application (no signage) at Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY
• Consider continuing applications (unspecified) on the agenda

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to approve various purchase orders for human resources, legal, and communication services. The board will also consider utility easements and a stormwater agreement amendment.

• First Amendment to Stormwater Control Facilities Maintenance and Access Agreement with Regeneron
• Removal of 2 Charles Court from County Saw Mill Sewer District
• Water Line Utility Easements for properties on Zeiss Drive
• Appointment of Frances Von Dietsch to the Board of Assessment Review
• Two-year agreement for Lake and Pond Maintenance

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review four variance requests. Two continuing applications seek changes to an existing pergola and a detached carport. Two new applications request a retaining wall and a new deck. The board will decide on the proposed setbacks and height allowances.

• Legalize existing pergola at 68 Allison Ln, requesting minimum distance to main structure reduced to 6.4 ft (required 20 ft).
• Approve detached carport at 496 Old Chappaqua Rd, requesting side yard setback of 11 ft (required 25 ft) and rear yard setback of 30 ft (required 50 ft).
• Approve 8‑ft retaining wall at 170 Manhattan Ave, requesting wall height of 8 ft (required 4 ft).
• Approve new deck at 1 Wall Ave, requesting side yard setback of 4.84 ft (required 12 ft).

Town Board

The Pleasant Ridge Town Board will consider a series of reorganization resolutions for 2025. Items include annual report submission, bank depositories, petty cash, public official bonds, appointments to various town positions, and the authorization of expenditures. The board will also adopt the schedule for upcoming work and business sessions. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Expenditure Authorization (Resolution 10-25)
• Annual Compensation (Resolution 12-25)
• Appointment: Town Attorney (Resolution 22-25)
• Designation: Planning Consultant (Resolution 29-25)
• Minimum Value for Property Inventory (Resolution 31-25)

Planning Board

The board will first accept minutes from its December 5 and December 16, 2024 meetings. It will then consider two resolutions: one to approve a subdivision that splits the 420 Nanny Hagen Road property into two single‑family lots, and another to approve a site‑plan for a subsurface water conveyance shaft and tunnel at Westlake Drive on the Kensico Campus. Finally, the board will hear a new application to install an access manhole for an underdrain line near Grasslands Road at 2 Walker Road.

• Accept minutes from the 12‑5‑2024 and 12‑16‑2024 Planning Board meetings.
• Approve subdivision PSD 24‑1: split 420 Nanny Hagen Road, Thornwood, NY (R‑40 Zone) into two lots for a new single‑family dwelling; applicant Nannyhagen 420; LLC.
• Approve site‑plan PSP 24‑9 (DEP KEC Contract 2) for a subsurface downdraft shaft, tunnel, rock excavation, and vent structure at Westlake Drive, Kensico Campus, Valhalla, NY (R‑40 Zone); applicant NYC DEP Bureau of Water Supply.
• Review new application CRO‑594 to install access manhole #2 for an underdrain line within a 50‑ft buffer north of Grasslands Road, located at 2 Walker Road, Valhalla, NY (OB‑2 Zone); applicant NYC DEP Bureau of Water Supply.