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Port ChesterNY averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$563,900 Typical home value $747,395 +7.6% yr/yr · +34.2% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (15)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the General
- James Taylor
- Daniel Brakewood
- James Taylkor
- Juliana Alzate
- Richard O'Connell
Who’s on the Industrial Development Agency
- George Ford
- John Hiensch
- Daniel Brakewood
- John Allen
- James Taylor
- Richard OConnell
- Sylvia Dundon
Who’s on the Local Development Corporation
- Daniel Brakewood
- George Ford
- John Hiensch
Development activity
2025108 housing units ($23.7M)
Upcoming
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold hearings on four property applications
The Planning Commission will review several site plan and use applications during public hearings. The meeting includes requests for building extensions, change of use, and outdoor dining.
- Case #2024-0255: Two-story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue
- Case #2026-0275: Change of use and Special Exception Use at 21 Grace Church Street
- Case #2026-0274: Outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street
- Case #2026-0276: Request to adjourn expansion application at 1 Westchester Avenue
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350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1.
Approval of Minutes
a.
September 28, 2026
2.
Public Hearings
a.
Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a new
two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b.
Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use and
Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
c.
Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group, Rafael
Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street, Section:136.71,
Block:1, Lot(s): 50
d.
Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue - Request to Adjourn
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
building …
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Dec 30, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Mar 31, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Mon May 3, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board considers zoning extensions for 155 Irving Ave and 157 Westchester Ave
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on zoning amendments to extend building permit deadlines for two projects. The meeting includes discussions on e-bike safety, term limits, and parking fee adjustments.
- Public hearings for zoning extensions at 155 Irving Avenue and 157 Westchester Avenue
- Establishment of $200,000 budget for traffic improvements at Westchester & Bowman Ave
- Budget amendment of $124,000 for Capital Project #2021-212 (Computer Hardware / Equipment)
- Budget amendment of $11,600 for Police Emergency Services Vehicle Repair
- Proposed intergovernmental agreement with New York State for Endpoint Protection and Response Services
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
PRESENTATION
1.
Presentation by Christopher M. Rosabella, Chief of Police Port Chester
Police Department
III.
DISCUSSIONS
1.
REQUEST ADD-ON DISCUSSION(S)
Discussion on e-bike and scooter safety in the Village
Requested by: Mayor Marino & Trustee Dundon
IV.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1.
Public hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805G(7) providing the 155 Irving Avenue
project additional time to secure a building permit under its Site Plan
Approval.
2.
Public hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805G(7) providing the 157 Westchester
Avenue project additional time to secure a building permit under its Site
Plan Approval.
V.
DISCUSSIONS Continue
1.
ALREADY DISCUSSED PLEASE SEE ABOVE ADD-ON DISCUSSION
2.
Update on IMA with the Town of Rye with regards to outstanding parking
tic …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board to review parking and signage requests
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review findings for three variance applications regarding parking and signage. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the status of shipping containers at one property.
- Case #2026-0261: Variance request for 19 parking spaces at 35 Traverse Avenue
- Case #2026-0270: Request to install electronic message boards at 149 Westchester Avenue
- Case #2026-0271: Variance request for 2 additional band signs at 140 Midland Avenue
- Case #2026-0262: Interpretation request regarding shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road
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350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1.
Findings
a.
Case #2026-0261 - 35 Traverse Avenue
Spanish United Pentecostal Church
35 Traverse Avenue
Port Chester, NY 10573
Harrison, New York 10528
Ana Soto Fedigan
Omni Architecture
43 Union Avenue
On the premises 35 Traverse Avenue, located in the CD-5 Zoning District,
being Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan of
Omni Architecture requesting a variance for 19 parking spaces
b.
Case #2026-0270 - 149 Westchester Avenue
The Capitol Theatre
149 Westchester Ave
Port Chester, NY 10573
Anthony Gioffre, Esq.
Cuddy & Feder LLP
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 149 Westchester Avenue, located in the CD-6T Zoning
District, being Section: 142.30, Block: 2, Lot(s): 19 on the assessment
map of the Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Anthony
Gioffre, Esq. on behalf of The Capitol Theatre, LLC requesting installation
of electronic message boards on existing marquee sign on the property.
c.
Case #2026-0271 - 140 Midland Avenue
Carpet World
140 Midland Avenue
Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:30
Local Development Corporation
LDC to discuss non-profit grant program and commercial displacement strategies
The Local Development Corporation will consider a resolution to establish a non-profit grant program and review a staff recommendation for a grant award. The body will also review a draft RFP for consulting services regarding commercial displacement mitigation strategies.
- Resolution establishing a non-profit grant program
- Staff recommendation for non-profit grant award
- Draft RFP for consulting services for commercial displacement mitigation strategies
- Budget amendment for auditor expense
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222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 7:30PM Village Hall Conference Room
Directly following the PC Industrial Development Agency Meeting
1.
LDC Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of August 19, 2026
3.
Resolution Establishing a Non-Profit Grant Program and Form a Grant
Agreement
a.
Resolution
4.
Staff Recommendation for Non-Profit Grant Award (Chris Steers)
5.
Final Draft of RFP for Consulting Services to Develop Commercial
Displacement Mitigation Strategies
a.
RFP for Consulting Services
6.
Update on LDC Website (Rosalind Cimino)
7.
Treasurer's Report (Tony Siligato)
a.
Approval of Invoices and Budget Amendment for Auditor expense
8.
Adjournment
a.
Next regularly scheduled LDC meeting will be November, 2026
How to Follow the PCLDC
The meeting will be:
Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:45
Industrial Development Agency
IDA to review senior living application and project assignment fees
The Industrial Development Agency will review an application from AMS Acquisitions for the Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad. The board will also consider a resolution to adjust fees for project assignments and review staff contract renewals.
- AMS Acquisitions application for Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad
- Resolution to adjust fees for Project Assignments under PCIDA Assignment Policy
- Staff contract renewals
- Budget amendment
- Updates on proposed projects at 227 Westchester Ave and 208-216 King Street
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222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street,
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
A Board meeting of the PC Local Development Corporation will Immediately follow adjournment
1.
IDA Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
September 9, 2026
3.
AMS Acquisitions application review for the Westchester Crossing Senior
Living Pad
a.
AKRF memo to BOT re site plan amendments at Westchester Crossing -
Greg Cutler
b.
Senior Living Pad assignment request from Boston Post Road Owner,
LLC
c.
Application
d.
Initial Project Resolution
4.
Staff Contract renewals
a.
Contract Renewals
5.
Resolution to adjust fees for Project Assignments under PCIDA
Assignment Policy
a.
Assignment Policy
Resolution
6.
AD Report
a.
AD Report
b.
Updates on proposed 227 Westchester Ave and 208-216 King Street
projects
c.
Prospects for a downtown "Welcome Center"
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street,
Port Chester, NY 10573
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7.
Chairman's Remarks
a.
Updated closing fee forecast report
b.
Station Lofts (67 New Broad Street - rebranded 60/Seven)
Groundbreaking Invitation
8.
Planning Director Report
a.
Planning Director Report
b.
Update on potential Spa regarding jobs at Port & Main
9.
IT Director Report
a.
IT Director Report …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call
5 yea
Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Executive Session
4 yea
James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Port Chester trustees weigh Westchester Crossing re-subdivision at former United Hospital site
The Port Chester Board of Trustees meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St. A public hearing is scheduled on an application by Boston Post Road Owner LLC, owner of the Westchester Crossing project site (the former New York United Hospital Medical Center site), regarding re-subdivision, an amended site plan, and a zoning text amendment. The board will also discuss an update on an MOU with the Town of Rye on outstanding parking ticket collection, and vote on resolutions including prosecutor appointments and two budget items. A proposed executive/closed session is listed at the end of the meeting.
- Public hearing on Boston Post Road Owner LLC application for re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment of the former United Hospital Site (Westchester Crossing)
- Resolution: appointment of Village Prosecutors and confirmation of prosecutorial authority
- Resolution: $8,000 budget transfer, FY 2026-27 General Fund, Fire Department
- Resolution: $44,000 budget amendment, FY 2026-27 General Fund, DPW/Central Garage
- Correspondence from Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 on the expulsion of Brian Rodriguez
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1.
Public Hearing to consider application of Boston Post Road Owner LLC
(the “Applicant”), the owner of the Westchester Crossing project site
formerly known as the New York United Hospital Medical Center site
(“United Hospital Site”) regarding the re-subdivision, amended site plan
and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site
III.
DISCUSSIONS
1.
Update on MOU with the Town of Rye with regards to outstanding parking
ticket collection (does this need to be in exec session)
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
V.
REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
1.
Appointment of Village Prosecutors and Confirmation of Prosecutorial
Authority
2.
Budget Transfer – Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund – Fire Department
in the amount of $8,000
3.
Budget Amendment – Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund – DPW/Central
Garage in the amount of $44,000
VII.
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
From the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 on the
expulsion of Brian Rodriguez
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BOARD COMMENTS
Village of Port C …
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Port Chester Board to hold public hearings on United Hospital site rezoning and parking fines
The Port Chester Board of Trustees meets September 30, 2026 for a work session and regular meeting at the Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St. Four public hearings are scheduled, including one on the re-subdivision, amended site plan and zoning text amendment for the Westchester Crossing project site (the former United Hospital Site) owned by Boston Post Road Owner LLC. Other hearings cover a zoning change giving the 223-227 Westchester Avenue & 204-220 Irving Avenue project more time to secure a building permit, a repeal and replacement of the Washington Park Area permit parking system, and a local law to increase certain parking fines. The board will also consider resolutions on a construction noise waiver at 2 South Main Street, a flood study, and a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA, and will hear presentations on the Summer Youth Employment Program and a Youth Bureau investment workshop.
- Public hearing on re-subdivision, amended site plan and zoning text amendment for the Westchester Crossing project site (former United Hospital Site) owned by Boston Post Road Owner LLC
- Public hearing on a local law adding a subsection to Zoning Code 345-805G(7) to give the 223-227 Westchester Avenue & 204-220 Irving Avenue project more time to secure a building permit
- Public hearing to repeal and replace the Washington Park Area permit parking system (Chapter 319) and amend the fee schedule (Chapter 175)
- Public hearing on Local Law No. I-22 to increase certain parking fines and amend the penalty schedule under Chapter 319
- Resolutions on a construction noise waiver for 2 South Main Street, acceptance of support for a village-wide flood study by Thornton Tomasetti, and a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA – Rank & File
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TOWN OF RYE JUSTICE COURTROOM, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees - Agenda Work Session &
Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
PRESENTATION
1.
Mayor & Board’s recognition of the Summer Youth Employment
Contributors & Port Chester Youth Bureau Summer Youth Employment
Program Report
2.
Presentation regarding the Youth Bureau Investment Workshop w/ One
World
III.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1.
Public Hearing to consider application of Boston Post Road Owner LLC
(the “Applicant”), the owner of the Westchester Crossing project site
formerly known as the New York United Hospital Medical Center site
(“United Hospital Site”) regarding the re-subdivision, amended site plan
and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site
2.
Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805G(7) providing the 223-227
Westchester Avenue & 204-220 Irving Avenue project additional time to
secure a building permit under its Site Plan Approval
3.
Public Hearing to repeal and replace § 319-46, “Permit Parking System
for the Washington Park Area, …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission hears church expansion, coffee site change, outdoor dining
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a two-story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue, a change of use and special exception at 21 Grace Church Street, and an outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street. It will also discuss a Costco expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue and review zoning text amendments for site plan extensions. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 31, 2026.
- Public hearing: 35 Traverse Avenue - two-story rear extension for Spanish United Pentecostal Church
- Public hearing: 21 Grace Church Street - change of use and special exception for Coffee Holding Company Inc.
- Public hearing: 179 Rectory Street - outdoor dining area for The Sonora Group
- Public meeting: 1 Westchester Avenue - Costco Wholesale Corporation building expansion and exterior stairs
- BOT referrals: zoning text amendments for site plan extensions at Portview, 155 Irving Ave, and 157 Westchester Ave
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✓ Decided: Port Chester Planning Commission advances several project reviews and zoning referrals
The Port Chester Planning Commission approved the August 31, 2026 meeting minutes, opened public hearings for multiple property applications, and directed staff to prepare site plan resolutions. Commissioners also voted to send positive recommendations to the Board of Trustees for three zoning text amendments regarding site plan extensions and adjourned the meeting to October 26, 2026.
- Approved minutes from the August 31, 2026 meeting
- Adjourned Case #2024-0255 (35 Traverse Ave) to the October 26, 2026 meeting and directed staff to prepare a resolution
- Directed staff to prepare Site Plan resolutions for Case #2026-0275 (21 Grace Church St)
- Directed staff to prepare a Site Plan resolution and adjourned Case #2026-0274 (179 Rectory St) to the October 26, 2026 meeting
- Set a Public Hearing for October 26, 2026, for Case #2026-0276 (1 Westchester Ave / Costco)
- Voted to send the BOT a positive recommendation for the Portview Zoning Text Amendment for Site Plan Extension
- Voted to send the BOT a positive recommendation for the 155 Irving Ave Zoning Text Amendment for Site Plan Extension
- Voted to send the BOT a positive recommendation for the 157 Westchester Ave Zoning Text Amendment for Site Plan Extension
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1.
Approval of Minutes
a.
August 31, 2026
2.
Public Hearings
a.
Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b.
Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
c.
Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
3.
Public Meetings
a.
Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
buildi …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening September 28,
2026 at the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with
Chairman Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Alvarez, Berkowitz,
Carriere, Harris, Hoge and Passarelli.
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, and Village Attorney Calli Jones
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants and Delaware Consultants
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
_______________________________________
Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
________________________________
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
August 31, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Carriere, which was seconded by Commissioner Hoge,
the minutes of the August 31, 2026 meeting were approved.
Roll Call
Member
Motion
Second
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Alvarez
x
Berkowitz
x
Candelaria
x
Harris
x
Hoge
x
x
Passarelli
x
Scarola
x
Carriere
x
x
___________________
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case #2024 …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board workshop on form-based code for three districts
The Port Chester Board of Trustees is holding a workshop with the Form-Based Code Study Committee to discuss the CD-5, CD-6, and CD-6T districts. The meeting is open to the public and will be televised and streamed live.
- Workshop with Form-Based Code Study Committee
- Discussion of CD-5, CD-6, and CD-6T districts
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220 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Workshop
Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church
St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
WORKSHOP
1.
BOT Workshop with Form-Based Code Study Committee (CD-5, CD-6 &
CD-6T Districts).
The meeting is open to the public and will be televised on Public FIOS
Cable Channel #43 and on Optimum (Cablevision) Channel #75 as well
as streamed live on the Village Website “PC-TV.”
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to hear 4 cases: shipping containers, parking, marquee, signs
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four applications: an interpretation request about shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road, a variance for 19 parking spaces at 35 Traverse Avenue, installation of electronic message boards on the marquee at The Capitol Theatre (149 Westchester Avenue), and variances for two additional band signs at Carpet World (140 Midland Avenue). The board will also consider findings and adjourn.
- Interpretation request on shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road (CD-4MU district)
- Variance for 19 parking spaces at 35 Traverse Avenue (CD-5 district)
- Electronic message boards on existing marquee at The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave (CD-6T district)
- Variances for 2 additional band signs at Carpet World, 140 Midland Avenue (CD-4MU district)
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✓ Decided: Port Chester Zoning Board defers all four September cases to October 15
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals took no final decisions on the four matters before it on September 17, 2026. Case 2026-0262 (D&B/DSD Company, 315 Boston Post Road, shipping container interpretation) was adjourned to October 15, 2026 at the applicant's written request. For Case 2026-0261 (Spanish United Pentecostal Church, 35 Traverse Avenue, variance for 19 parking spaces), Case 2026-0270 (The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Avenue, electronic message boards on the marquee), and Case 2026-0271 (Carpet World, 140 Midland Avenue, variances for 2 additional band signs), the Board closed the public hearing and directed Planning Staff to prepare findings for the October meeting. No one from the public spoke for or against any of the applications.
- Adjourned Case 2026-0262 (315 Boston Post Road, shipping container interpretation) to October 15, 2026 (5-0, 1 absent)
- Closed public hearing, directed Planning Staff to prepare findings for Case 2026-0261 (35 Traverse Avenue, 19 parking space variance) (5-0)
- Closed public hearing, directed Planning Staff to prepare findings for Case 2026-0270 (149 Westchester Avenue, Capitol Theatre electronic marquee boards) (5-0)
- Closed public hearing, directed Planning Staff to prepare findings for Case 2026-0271 (140 Midland Avenue, Carpet World 2 additional band signs) (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting to October 15, 2026 (5-0)
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1.
Findings
2.
Public Hearings
a.
Case #2026-0262 - 315 Boston Post Road
D&B Company
315 Boston Post Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
Anthony Gioffre, Esq.
Cuddy & Feder LLP
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 315 Boston Post Road, located in the CD-4MU Zoning
District, being Section:142.45, Block: 1, Lot(s):15 on the assessment map
of the Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Anthony
Gioffre Esq. of Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of DSD Company
requesting an Interpretation on whether the existing shipping containers
constitute developments and improvements that require approval
pursuant to the Village of Port Chester
Zoning Code §345-402(A)
b.
Case #2026-0261 - 35 Traverse Avenue
Spanish United Pentecostal Church
35 Traverse Avenue
Port Chester, NY 10573
Harrison, New York 10528
Ana Soto Fedigan
Omni Architecture
43 Union Avenue
On the premises 35 Traverse Avenue, located in the CD-5 Zoning District,
being Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38 on the assessment map of the
Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
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Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan of
Omni Architecture requesting a variance for …
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M I N U T E S O F M E E T I N G
Application for Permit or Variance
A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held at the Courtroom of the Police Headquarters
Building, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY, on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. with
Chairman Evelyn Petrone presiding.
Present in addition to Ms. Petrone were Messrs. D’Estrada, Morlino, Gluck, Simmons
and DeVita
Also in attendance was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Building Inspector Steve Velardo.
Assistant Planning Director Curt La Valla and Village Attorney Callie Jones were present
remotely.
Date of Hearing:
September 17, 2026
Case #
2026-0262
Applicant:
D&B Company
Anthony Gioffre, Esq.
315 Boston Post Road
Cuddy & Feder LLP
Port Chester, NY 105
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Nature of Request
On the premises 315 Boston Post Road, located in the CD-4MU Zoning District, being
Section:142.45, Block: 1, Lot(s):15 on the assessment map of the Town of Rye, New York, an
application submitted by Anthony Gioffre Esq. of Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of DSD
Company requesting an Interpretation on whether the existing shipping containers constitute
developments and improvements that require approval pursuant to the Village of Port Chester
Zoning Code §345-402(A)
A letter was received from the applicant requesting the matter be adjourned to the October
meeting,
On the motion of Commissioner Simmons, which was seconded by Commissi …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
IDA to review senior living application and annual reorganization
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will review an application for the Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad. The board will also conduct its annual reorganization, including electing officers and approving a revised budget with five-year projections.
- AMS Acquisitions application for Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad
- Senior Living Pad assignment request from Boston Post Road Owner, LLC
- Adoption of Project Progress Assessment and Employment Verification Policy
- Annual Agency Reorganization and election of officers
- Approval of revised budget and five-year projections
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✓ Decided: Port Chester IDA adopts project progress and employment verification policy
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency adopted a Project Progress Assessment and Employment Verification Policy, recommended by its Governance Committee, on a 6-0 vote. It also adopted an Annual Agency Organizational Resolution covering election of officers, committees, reapproval of agency policies, and a revised budget with updated five-year projections, also 6-0. The board approved its July 8, July 22, and August 19, 2026 minutes and approved monthly invoices. Agenda items on the AMS Acquisitions application for the Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad and several staff reports are listed but the minutes record no decisions on them.
- Adopted Project Progress Assessment and Employment Verification Policy (6-0)
- Adopted Annual Agency Organizational Resolution: officers, committees, policies, revised budget with 5-year projections (6-0)
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of July 22 and August 19, 2026 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved monthly invoices (6-0)
- Opened the meeting (5-0)
- Adjourned; next regular meeting October 14, 2026 (6-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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# Village of Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
# 222 Grace Church Street Port Chester, NY 10573
## Agenda: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
**Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room**
|1.|IDA Roll Call|
|---|---|
|2.|Approval of Minutes a. July 8, July 22, August 19, 2026|
|3.|Quarterly Project Monitor Reports-Kevin Loweke, Loweke Brill a. Project Monitoring Report|
|4.|AMS Acquisitions application review for the Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad a. Senior Living Pad assignment request from Boston Post Road Owner, LLC b. Application c. Initial Project Resolution|
|5.|Adoption of a Project Progress Assessment and Employment Verification Policy a. Recommendation from the PCIDA Governance Committee|
|6.|Annual Agency Reorganization a. Revised Budget with updated 5 year projections b. Resolution — Election of Officers, committees, reapproval of Agency policies and 5 year budget projections|
|7.|AD Report a. AD Report|
|8.|Chairman's Remarks|
||||Village of Port Chester Industrial Development Agency 222 Grace Church Street Port Chester, NY 10573|
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||a.||Response to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee outreach letter|
|9.|a.|Planning Director Report Planning Director Report||
|10.|a.|IT Director Report IT Director Report||
|11.|a. b.|Treasurer's Report Approval of Invoices Agency Financial Snapshot||
|12.|a.|Adjournment Next regularly scheduled Board meeting, October 14, 2026 Staff contract renewals||
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford, Dan Brakewood
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 8, July 22, August 19, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - July 8, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: Richard OConnell
Absent: George Ford
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - July 22 & August 19, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: Richard OConnell
Absent: George Ford
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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3.
Quarterly Project Monitor Reports - Kevin Loweke, Loweke Brill
a.
Project Monitoring Report
4.
AMS Acquisitions application review for the Westchester Crossing Senior
Living Pad
a.
Senior Living Pad assignment request from Boston Post Road Owner, LLC
b.
Application
c.
Initial Projec …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call
5 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Trustees
Board to consider term limits referendum and Westchester Crossing zoning changes
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for the Westchester Crossing site and other projects, and discuss a referendum on term limits for the Mayor and Trustees. The board will also consider several resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement and budget adjustments.
- Public hearing on re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment for Westchester Crossing (former United Hospital site)
- Public hearing on removing language tying Fair Share Mitigation Payments to a specific build-out
- Public hearing on extending time for building permits for 223-227 Westchester Ave & 204-220 Irving Ave, 155 Irving Ave, and 157 Westchester Ave projects
- Discussion and resolution to hold a referendum on term limits for Mayor and Trustees
- Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 456
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.
Appeal Hearing on the Taxi Commission’s decision to suspend Julia
Carrasco’s Taxi Driver License for 60 Days
06:30 P.M. to 07:00 P.M.
III.
PRESENTATION
1.
Recognizing Ms. Heather Carne Paul, who celebrated her 100th
Birthday and presenting a proclamation
2.
Update by the Chief of Police, Christopher M. Rosabella, related to the
New York State Attorney General’s completion of the Port Chester Police
Department Case Reviews.
IV.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1.
Public Hearing to consider application of Boston Post Road Owner LLC
(the “Applicant”), the owner of the Westchester Crossing project site
formerly known as the New York United Hospital Medical Center site
(“United Hospital Site”) regarding the re-subdivision, amended site plan
and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site
2.
Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a local law
amending the Code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
removing language from subsection 345-805 G (4) that indicates that Fair
Share Mitigation Payments are tied to a specific build-out.
3.
Public Hearing to consi …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees discusses parking fines, housing, and development extensions
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss various village matters including potential fine increases and building moratoriums. The session includes discussions on site plan extensions for specific properties and potential changes to local housing and parking policies.
- Proposed increases for parking and noise pollution fines
- Petition to extend site plan for 157 Irving Avenue
- Petition to extend site plan for 157 Westchester Avenue & 5-11 North Pearl Street
- Request for construction noise waiver at 2 South Main Street
- Discussion on a possible moratorium on buildings over 6 stories tall
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Agenda Work Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
DISCUSSIONS
1.
Revise Board Agenda Processes and Board Policies & Procedures
Requested by: BOT
2.
Update on PCPD Headquarters Masterplan
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
3.
Increasing fines for certain parking violations
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
4.
Finalizing the name of the proposed new garden in Lyon Park for Angelo
Rubino
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
5.
Hiring/Instituting PEO(s) to work midnight to 8:00am shift
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
6.
Increasing fines for noise pollution/noise violations
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
7.
Board of Trustees 2027 Calendar Setting Agenda Dates
Requested by: Village Clerk Janusz R. Richards
8.
Updated terms/revisions to the local parking permit processes
(Washington Park)
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
9.
Greenwaste and Refuse rates for the utilization of the Port Chester DPW
as a regional transfer station
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
10.
Correspondence from Bruno Gioffre requesting a letter of support from
the Board regarding the Liquor License Application of …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hear church expansion, coffee facility change, Costco expansion
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a rear extension for a church at 35 Traverse Avenue and a change of use/special exception for a tenant space at 21 Grace Church Street. It will also discuss an outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street and a Costco building expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue. A referral from the Board of Trustees regarding a Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law to remove build out capacity limit is on the agenda.
- Public hearing: Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue - two-story rear extension for Spanish United Pentecostal Church
- Public hearing: Case #2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street - change of use and special exception for Coffee Holding Company Inc.
- Public meeting: Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street - outdoor dining area for restaurant by The Sonora Group
- Public meeting: Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue - Costco Wholesale Corporation building expansion and exterior stairs
- BOT referral: Fair Share Mitigation Payment Local Law to remove build out capacity limit
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✓ Decided: Port Chester Planning Commission advances Costco expansion, sends Fair Share referral to BOT
The Planning Commission approved the July 27, 2026 minutes and handled four land-use cases. It approved a SEQRA Negative Declaration for a rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue and adjourned that hearing to September 28, 2026. For 21 Grace Church Street, it adjourned to September 28 and directed staff to prepare site plan resolutions with discussed conditions. It declared itself lead agency for SEQRA on a 7,000 square foot Costco addition at 1 Westchester Avenue and adjourned that matter to September 28. No action was taken on an outdoor dining application at 179 Rectory Street, and the Commission voted to send the Board of Trustees a positive recommendation on a Fair Share Mitigation Payment local law.
- Approved July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved SEQRA Negative Declaration for rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue (Case #2024-0255)
- Adjourned 35 Traverse Avenue public hearing to September 28, 2026
- Adjourned 21 Grace Church Street site plan/special exception matter to September 28, 2026 (Case #2026-0275)
- Directed Planning Staff to prepare site plan resolutions with discussed conditions for 21 Grace Church Street
- No action taken on outdoor dining application at 179 Rectory Street (Case #2026-0274)
- Declared itself lead agency for SEQRA on Costco expansion at 1 Westchester Avenue; adjourned to September 28, 2026 (Case #2026-0276)
- Voted positive recommendation to Board of Trustees on Fair Share Mitigation Payment local law removing build out capacity limit
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 27, 2026
2.
Public Hearings
a.
Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b.
Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
3.
Public Meetings
a.
Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b.
Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
building an …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening August 31, 2026 at
the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman
Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Alvarez, Berkowitz,
Candelaria, Carrie3re, Harris, Hoge, Passarelli.
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, and Village Attorney Calli Jones
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants and Delaware Consultants
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
_______________________________________
Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
________________________________
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
July 27, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Hoge, which was seconded by Commissioner
Candelaria, the minutes of the July 27, 2026 meeting were approved.
Roll Call
Member
Motion
Second
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
Alvarez
x
Berkowitz
x
Candelaria
x
x
Harris
x
Hoge
x
x
Passarelli
x
Scarola
x
Carriere
___________________
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case # …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board to hold closed session on Westchester Crossing MOU
The Port Chester Board of Trustees is meeting in executive session to discuss negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding with Rose Associates / Bedrock Properties regarding the Westchester Crossing Development. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this closed discussion.
- Closed session to negotiate MOU with Rose Associates / Bedrock Properties
- Westchester Crossing Development
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Executive Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I.
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
1.
For the purposes of negotiating the terms of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Village of Port Chester and Rose Associates /
Bedrock Properties pertaining to the Westchester Crossing Development.
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 20:30
Local Development Corporation
LDC to vote on audited financials, hire consultant for displacement study
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve its audited financials and PARIS report, consider hiring a consultant to develop commercial displacement mitigation strategies, and approve a proposal for a new LDC website. The board will also receive an update on the PILOT grant program for local non-profits and approve invoices.
- Resolution approving LDC audited financials and PARIS report
- RFP for consulting services to develop commercial displacement mitigation strategies
- Approval of Civic Plus proposal for LDC website
- Update on PILOT grant program for local non-profit organizations
- Approval of invoices
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✓ Decided: LDC approves audited financials, website proposal, and August invoices
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation approved its audited financials and PARIS report, a Civic Plus proposal for the LDC website, and monthly invoices for August. All votes were unanimous with six members present and one absent. The board also discussed an RFP for commercial displacement mitigation strategies and an update on the PILOT grant program, but no decisions were recorded on those items.
- Approved audited financials and PARIS report (6-0)
- Approved Civic Plus proposal for LDC website (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices for August (6-0)
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM Village Hall Conference Room
The PCLDC meeting will begin immediately after the Industrial Development Agency meeting
adjourns.
The start time for the LDC may be earlier or later than the scheduled time.
1.
LDC Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of June 10, 2026
3.
Resolution Approving the LDC Audited Financials and PARIS Report
a.
Draft Audit and PARIS filings
b.
Resolution
4.
RFP for Consulting Services to Develop Commercial Displacement
Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
5.
LDC Website (Rosalind Cimino)
a.
Approval of Civic Plus Proposal for LDC Website
6.
Update on PILOT Grant Program for Local Non-Profit Organizations (Chris
Steers)
7.
Treasurer's Report
a.
Approval of Invoices
8.
Adjournment
a.
Next regularly scheduled LDC meeting will be October 2026
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Local Development Corporation
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Port Chester, NY 10573
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How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00PM Village Hall Conference Room
The PCLDC meeting will begin immediately after the Industrial Development Agency meeting
adjourns.
The start time for the LDC may be earlier or later than the scheduled time.
1.
LDC Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting — Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of June 10, 2026
3.
Resolution Approving the LDC Audited Financials and PARIS Report
a.
Draft Audit and PARIS filings
b.
Resolution
Motion: Motion to Approve Audited Financials & PARIS Report
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: Sylvia Dundon, John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
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Local Development Corporation
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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4.
RFP for Consulting Services to Develop Commercial Displacement
Mitigation Strategies (Greg Cutler)
a.
RFP
5.
LDC Website (Rosalind Cimino)
a.
Approval of Civic Plus Proposal for LDC Website
Motion: Motion to Approve L …
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LDC Roll Call
6 yea
Sylvia Dundon yea · John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea · Daniel Brakewood yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Sylvia Dundon yea · John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea · Daniel Brakewood yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:40
Local Development Corporation
LDC committee to review audited FY 2025-26 financials
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation's Audit and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to review the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.
- Review of audited financials for FYE 5/31/26
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: LDC committee advances draft audit to full board
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation's Audit and Finance Committee met and approved the minutes from March 11, 2026. The committee voted to move the draft audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, to the full board for review. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 (3-0)
- Moved draft audit for FYE 5/31/26 to full board (3-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special
Meeting
222 Grace Chiurch Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:40PM Village Hall Conference Room
1.
LDC Roll Call - Dan Brakewood - Chair, John Hiensch, George Ford, Jim
Taylor
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of March 11, 2026
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special
Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:40PM Village Hall Conference Room
1.
LDC Roll Call - Dan Brakewood - Chair, John Hiensch, George Ford, Jim
Taylor
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of March 11, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - March 11/ 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
Motion: Motion to Move Draft Audit to Full Board
Initiated: John Hiensch
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
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Local Development Corporation
Audit and Finance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: James Taylor, Daniel Brakewood
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
LDC Roll Call - Dan Brakewood - Chair, John Hiensch, George Ford, Jim Taylor
3 yea
John Hiensch yea · James Taylor yea · Daniel Brakewood yea
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
3 yea
John Hiensch yea · James Taylor yea · Daniel Brakewood yea
Adjournment
2 yea
James Taylor yea · Daniel Brakewood yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
Port Chester IDA to review audited financials for fiscal year ending May 31, 2026
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Audit & Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 11, 2026, and review the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on PCTV and local cable channels.
- Review of audited financials for FYE 5/31/26
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026
- Roll call of committee members
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✓ Decided: IDA committee approves draft audit, moves to full board
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Audit & Finance Committee met on August 19, 2026, with three members present and one absent. The committee approved the minutes from February 11, 2026, and voted to move the draft audited financials for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, to the full board for review. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural approvals were made.
- Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 (3-0)
- Moved draft audit for FYE 5/31/26 to full board (3-0)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - John Hiensch - Chair, Frank Ferrara, Dan Brakewood,
George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
February 11, 2026
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - John Hiensch - Chair, Frank Ferrara, Dan Brakewood,
George Ford
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting - Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
February 11, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes — 2/11/2026
Initiated: Daniel Brakewood
Seconded: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
Motion: Motion to Move Draft Audit to Full Board
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
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Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
Audit & Finance Committee
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, Daniel Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call - John Hiensch - Chair, Frank Ferrara, Dan Brakewood, George Ford
3 yea
John Hiensch yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Review of Audited Financials for FYE 5/31/26
3 yea
John Hiensch yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
3 yea
John Hiensch yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
Industrial Development Agency
PCIDA to review audit, PARIS filings, and Embassy project due diligence
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency (PCIDA) will meet to review and approve its FY 2025-26 audited financial statements and PARIS filings, and to conclude due diligence on the Embassy application. The board will also hear presentations on a possible senior living acquisition at Westchester Crossing and receive project updates. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and invoices, plus an executive session on staff employment contracts.
- FY 2025-26 financial audit presentation by Drescher & Malecki
- Approval of audited financial statements and PARIS filings
- Embassy application due diligence conclusion and project authorizing resolution
- AMS Acquisitions presentation on possible acquisition of Senior Living Pad at Westchester Crossing
- Budget amendment for FY 2025-26 reclassification of LDC closing fee share
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✓ Decided: IDA approves audited financials, PARIS filings, and Embassy project resolution
The Port Chester IDA approved the audited financial statements and PARIS filings, and passed a project authorizing resolution for Embassy Equity Partners, LLC. The board also approved monthly invoices and a budget amendment, and tabled approval of the July meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous with George Ford absent.
- Approved audited financial statements and PARIS filings (6-0)
- Approved project authorizing resolution for Embassy Equity Partners, LLC (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices for August 2026 (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment for FY 2025-26 reclassifying LDC closing fee share (6-0)
- Tabled approval of July 8 and July 22, 2026 board meeting minutes
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2026 public hearing (6-0)
- Entered and ended executive session on staff employment contract terms (6-0)
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Village of Port Chester
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester New York 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 7:00pm Village Hall Conference Room
Time approximate after the conclusion of the semi-annual:
PCIDA Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCLDC Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCIDA Governance Committee Meeting
A board meeting of the PC Local Development Corporation will immediately follow adjournment
1.
IDA Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 8 and July 22, 2026 Board meetings
b.
August 13, 2026 Public Hearing
3.
FY 2025-26 Financial Audit Presentation, Drescher & Malecki, via WebEx
a.
Draft Audit
b.
Report of the Audit & Finance Committee regarding the Audit
4.
Presentation of PARIS filings
a.
AD, CFO and Acting Secretary with Julie Marshall of Harris Beach
5.
Resolution
a.
Approval of Audited Financial Statements and PARIS filings
6.
Embassy Application Due Diligence Conclusion
a.
Due Diligence Review and Update
Parking Study - Greg Cutler
Appendix B Update - Chris Steers
Revised CBAs
Grow America Addendum report and memo - Mr. John Gerber to present
Project Authorizing Resolution
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7.
Presentation - AMS Acquisitions on possible acquisition of Senior Living
Pad at Westchester Crossing - Mr. Ryan Sutherland
a.
Presentation
8.
AD Report …
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester New York 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 7:00pm Village Hall Conference Room
Time approximate after the conclusion of the semi-annual:
PCIDA Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCLDC Audit & Finance Committee Meeting
PCIDA Governance Committee Meeting
A board meeting of the PC Local Development Corporation will immediately follow adjournment
1.
IDA Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
July 8 and July 22, 2026 Board meetings
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes — Tabled Until September Meeting
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: None
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
b.
August 13, 2026 Public Hearing
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - August 13, 2026 Embassy Equity Partners Public
Hearing
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Richard OConnell
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Daniel
Brakewood, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: George Ford
3.
FY 2025-26 Financial Audit Presentation, Drescher & Malecki, via WebEx
a.
Draft Audit
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Industrial Development Agency
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Port Chester New York 10573
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b.
Report of the Audit & Finance Committee regarding the Audit
4.
Presentation of PARIS filings
a.
AD, CFO and Acting Secretary with Julie Marshall of Harris Beach …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Executive Session - discussion of staff employment contract terms and compensation [Motion to Enter into Executive Session]
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Executive Session - discussion of staff employment contract terms and compensation [Motion to End Executive Session - Without Objection]
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:50
Industrial Development Agency
IDA to review draft employment verification policy
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency's Governance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss a draft employment verification policy for potential projects. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being the policy discussion.
- Approval of minutes from January 14, 2026
- Discussion of draft Employment Verification Policy
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✓ Decided: IDA committee approves Jan. minutes, discusses employment policy
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency Governance Committee held a special meeting with four members present. They approved the minutes from January 14, 2026, and discussed a draft employment verification policy, but took no action on it. The meeting was adjourned without any other substantive decisions.
- Approved minutes of January 14, 2026 (4-0)
- Discussed draft employment verification policy (no action taken)
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:50pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - Jim Taylor - Chair, Richard O'Connell, Sylvia Dundon, Frank
Ferrara
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
January 14, 2026
3.
Potential Project Progress and Employment Verification Policy
a.
Draft Employment Verification Policy
4.
Adjournment
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Port Chester Industrial Development
Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:50pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call - Jim Taylor - Chair, Richard O'Connell, Sylvia Dundon, Frank
Ferrara
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting - Waived Roll Call Without Objection
Initiated: None
Seconded: None
Yes: James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
January 14, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - January 14, 2026
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
3.
Potential Project Progress and Employment Verification Policy
a.
Draft Employment Verification Policy
4.
Adjournment
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Initiated: Francis (Frank) Ferrara
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Port Chester Industrial Development Agency
Governance Committee Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call - Jim Taylor - Chair, Richard O'Connell, Sylvia Dundon, Frank Ferrara
3 yea
James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Trustees
Board to discuss Westchester Crossing/United Hospital in closed session
The Board of Trustees is holding a workshop with a proposed executive/closed session from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to discuss Westchester Crossing/United Hospital. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Proposed executive/closed session on Westchester Crossing / United Hospital
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Workshop
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY
I. WORKSHOP
1. Westchester Crossing / United Hospital (Executive Session / Closed
Session)
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Public hearing on re-subdivision and zoning text amendment for Westchester Crossing project
The Board will hold public hearings on the re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment for the Westchester Crossing project (former United Hospital site) and on a local law adopting the full real property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Discussions include an RFP for a downtown TOD zone model, review of the Housing Task Force final report, and a local law on e-bikes and e-scooters. Resolutions include establishing capital projects for sidewalk improvements ($950,000), Lyon Park 9-11 memorial improvements ($8,000), and other items, as well as awarding a sidewalk construction bid to Woodland Manor LLC for $860,250.
- Public hearing for re-subdivision, amended site plan, and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site (Westchester Crossing project)
- Public hearing for Local Law I-16 adopting optional full property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans
- Resolution establishing Capital Project #2026-304 (2026 Sidewalk Program) at $950,000
- Resolution awarding Bid No. 2026-08 for 2026 Sidewalk Program to Woodland Manor LLC for $860,250
- Setting public hearing to consider removing the build-out limit from the Fair Share Mitigation Payments (Chapter 345 Zoning)
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Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY
Agenda: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION 5:30-7:00 P.M.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE MEETING
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
1. Consultation with Village Manager regarding the employment of a
particular person
2. Consultation with Corporation Counsel and Village Attorney
III. PRESENTATION
1. By Taxi Commission Chair, Paul Gerardi
IV. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider application of Boston Post Road Owner LLC
(the “Applicant”), the owner of the Westchester Crossing project site
formerly known as the New York United Hospital Medical Center site
(“United Hospital Site”) regarding the re-subdivision, amended site plan
and zoning text amendment of the United Hospital Site
2. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting Local Law No. I-16
of 2026, which would amend Chapter 293, "Taxation," Article II,
"Alternative Veterans Exemption," of the Code of the Village of Port
Chester to adopt the optional full real property tax exemption for seriously
disabled veterans authorized by Real Property Tax Law § 458-a(11).
V. DISCUSSIONS
1. RFP for downtown TOD zone build out model/r …
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review building extensions and site plan changes
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings to review four property applications. These include requests for building modifications, a change of use, and the creation of an outdoor dining area.
- Case #2024-0255: Two story rear extension at 35 Traverse Avenue
- Case #2026-0275: Site Plan and Special Exception Use approval for 21 Grace Church Street
- Case #2026-0274: Outdoor dining area at 179 Rectory Street
- Case #2026-0276: Building expansion and exterior stairs at 1 Westchester Avenue
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission schedules public hearings for August 31
The Planning Commission approved the June 29 meeting minutes and scheduled public hearings for two property applications. Other matters were adjourned or remained inactive due to missing representation or defective noticing.
- Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
- Set public hearing for 179 Rectory Street outdoor dining area for August 31, 2026
- Adjourned public hearing for 35 Traverse Avenue rear extension to August 31, 2026
- Adjourned site plan application for 21 Grace Church Street to August 31, 2026
- Took no action on 1 Westchester Avenue expansion application
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. June 29, 2026
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b. Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) submitted by Aldo Vitagliano Esq. on behalf of Coffee Holding
Company Inc., for property located at 21 Grace Church Street, Section:
142.38, Block: 2, Lot(s): 33
3. Public Meetings
a. Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b. Case #2026-0276 - 1 Westchester Avenue
An application submitted for the expansion of the southeast corner of the
building and an addition of exte …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening July 27, 2026 at the
Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman Scarola
presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Alvarez, Berkowitz,
Candelaria, Harris, Hoge, Passarelli.
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, Village Attorney Callie Jones
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants and Delaware Consultants
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
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Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
June 29, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Hoge, which was seconded by Commissioner
Candelaria, the minutes of the June 29, 2026 meeting were approved.
Roll Call
Member | Motion | Second Yes No Abstain | Absent
Alvarez
Berkowitz
Candelaria x
Harris
Hoge x
Passarelli
me [Pe [pe |e | LD LO
Scarola
Carriere
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case #2024-0255 This matter was not heard due to defective noticing
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a new two story
rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of Spanish United Pentecostal
Church for property located at 35 Traverse Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
This matter was opened and adjourned to …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
IDA reviews reasonableness report for Embassy Equity Partners LLC application
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will approve minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026. It will present a reasonableness report concerning assistance to Embassy Equity Partners LLC. The board will also examine due‑diligence documents related to the application before adjourning.
- Approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
- Approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting
- Presentation of a reasonableness report for assistance on the Embassy Equity Partners LLC application
- Review of due‑diligence items: TOR Assessor As‑Built Appraisal, 2026 tentative assessment roll, UTEP Appendix B exercise, Draft UTEP Section 7 deviation CBA
- Adjournment and scheduling of the next regular board meeting on August 19, 2026
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✓ Decided: IDA approves minutes, invoices; hears reports on Station Lofts and Embassy Equity
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency held a special meeting on July 22, 2026, approving minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026, and monthly invoices. The board received reports on the Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street and a reasonableness report for the Embassy Equity Partners LLC application, including due diligence items. The meeting adjourned after a proposed executive session on a corporation's financial history.
- Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 (George Ford abstained).
- Approved minutes from June 10, 2026 (John Hiensch and George Ford abstained).
- Approved monthly invoices.
- Adjourned the meeting.
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
b. June 10, 2026
3. Presentation - Reasonableness Report for assistance on Embassy Equity
Partners LLC application
a. John Gerber, Grow America
4. Embassy Equity Partners LLC Due Diligence
a. TOR Assessor As Built Appraisal
b. TOR Assessor 2026 Tentative Assessment Roll extract of assembled
properties
c. UTEP Appendix B exercise
d. Draft UTEP Section 7 deviation CBA
5. Adjournment
a. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, August 19, 2026
Annual Audit and PARIS filings
How to Follow the PCIDA
The meeting will be:
• Streamed on PCTV
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• Broadcast over local cable system public access channels
o Channel 43 FIOS
o Channel 75 Optimum
Past meetings are archived for streaming.
For more information on the PCIDA, visit the website.
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
Special Meeting
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1.
IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: George Ford
Seconded: James Taylor
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, George Ford,
Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Daniel Brakewood
2.
Approval of Minutes
a.
May 13, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - May 13, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: John Hiensch, Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank)
Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: George Ford
Absent: Daniel Brakewood
b.
June 10, 2026
Motion: Motion to Approve Minutes - June 10, 2026
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Sylvia Dundon
Yes: Richard OConnell, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: John Hiensch, George Ford
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Absent: Daniel Brakewood
3.
Report on Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street (Hines)
a.
Grant Jaber and staff
4.
Presentation - Reasonableness Report for assistance on Embassy Equity
Partners LLC application
a.
John Gerber, Grow America
5.
Embassy Equity Partners LLC Due Diligence
a.
T …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · George Ford yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · Richard OConnell yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · George Ford yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board will hear request to interpret shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Rd
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road and a rear‑yard deck at 5 Clark Place. A public hearing will consider an interpretation request on whether existing shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road require zoning approval. The board will also address a request to adjourn a hearing for 35 Traverse Avenue that could not be heard, and then adjourn the meeting.
- Variance for front‑yard parking at 68 Indian Road (CD‑3.R7 Zoning District)
- Rear‑yard 9‑ft deck variance at 5 Clark Place (CD‑3.R5 Zoning District)
- 15.5‑ft rear‑yard variance to legalize deck at 21 Armett Street (R2F Zoning District)
- Interpretation request on shipping containers at 315 Boston Post Road (CD‑4MU Zoning District)
- Side‑yard variance for 1.2‑ft setback for second‑story addition at 247 North Regent Street (CD‑3.R7 Zoning District)
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✓ Decided: Zoning Board denies 68 Indian Road parking variance, grants three others
The Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a front-yard driveway at 68 Indian Road, citing the applicant's failure to meet the five-factor test and a history of code violations. The board granted variances for a new deck at 5 Clark Place, legalization of an existing deck at 21 Armett Street, and a second-story addition at 247 North Regent Street. Two matters were adjourned to the August 20 meeting, and one application was not heard due to deficient public noticing.
- Denied area variance for front-yard parking at 68 Indian Road (5-0)
- Granted 9-ft rear yard variance for new deck at 5 Clark Place (5-0)
- Granted 15.5-ft rear yard variance to legalize existing deck at 21 Armett Street (5-0)
- Granted 1.2-ft side yard variance for second-story addition at 247 North Regent Street (5-0)
- Adjourned shipping container interpretation at 315 Boston Post Road to August 20 (5-0)
- Adjourned 19-space parking variance for Spanish United Pentecostal Church to August 20 (5-0)
- Denied 1.43-ft side yard variance for second-story addition at 7 Leonard Street (vote failed 2-3)
- No action on awning application for Sonora Restaurant due to deficient public noticing
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
Agenda: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY
1. Findings
a. Case #2026-0259 - 68 Indian Road
Jose Avelar
68 Indian Road
Port Chester, NY 10573
Kristen K. Wilson Esq.
MDW Law
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District,
being Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by Kristen K Wilson,
Esq, on behalf of the above named applicant requesting an area
variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
b. Case #2026-0264 - 5 Clark Place
Lauro and Maria Tapia
5 Clark Place
Port Chester, NY 10573
John G. Scarlato Jr, Architect
33 Byram Hill Road
Armonk, NY 10504
On the premises 5 Clark Place, located in the CD-3.R5 Zoning District,
being Section: 136.77, Block: 2, Lot(s): 37 on the assessment map of the
Town of Rye, New York, an application submitted by John Scarlato Jr., on
behalf of the above named applicant requesting rear yard variance of 9 ft.
to construct a new deck.
c. Case #2026-0265 - 21 Armett Street
Janaina & Anderson Andrade
21 Armett Street
Village of Port Chester
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
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Port Chester, NY 10573
On the premises 21 Armett Street, located in the R2F Zoning Dis …
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M I N U T E S O F M E E T I N G
Application for Permit or Variance
A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held at the Courtroom of the Police Headquarters
Building, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY, on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. with
Chairman Evelyn Petrone presiding.
Present in addition to Ms. Petrone were Messrs. D’Estrada, Morlino, Gluck and DeVita
Also in attendance was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, and Building Inspector Steve Velardo
Date of Hearing:
July 16, 2026
No. of Case:
2026-0259
Applicant:
Jose Avelar
Kristen K. Wilson
68 Indian Road
MDW Law
Port Chester, NY 10573
235 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Nature of Request:
On the premises 68 Indian Road, located in the CD-3.R7 Zoning District, being
Section:136.53, Block: 2, Lot(s):19 on the assessment map of the Town of Rye, New York, an
application submitted by Kristen K Wilson, Esq, on behalf of the above-named applicant
requesting an area variance to allow parking in the front yard setback.
Summary of statement or evidence presented:
Prior to the Board voting on the Findings the Applicant’s attorney asked to be heard on the
merits of the new Findings
The matter was represented by Kristen K Wilson Esq. Ms. Wilson stated although the matter
was slated for Findings to be voted on at this meeting, she would like to have the opportunity to
be heard regarding the Find …
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:30
Industrial Development Agency
Port Chester IDA to consider new project assignment fees
The Industrial Development Agency will discuss a resolution to establish fees for project assignments. The board will also review a capital stack enhancement for 131 Irving Avenue (44 Broad St) and receive reports on public infrastructure projects.
- Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA Assignment Policy
- Capital stack enhancement for 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St
- Resolutions for Supplemental and D&O insurance and AudioEye ADA Compliance Tool
- Village Manager presentation on public infrastructure projects
- Updates on Titanium projects and Embassy application due diligence
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✓ Decided: IDA approves assignment resolution for 131 Irving Avenue and establishes project fees
The Industrial Development Agency approved an Assignment Authorizing Resolution for the property at 131 Irving Avenue (44 Broad St). The board also voted to establish a fee for project assignments and approved budget amendments and an ADA compliance tool for the website.
- Approved Assignment Authorizing Resolution for 131 Irving Avenue/44 Broad St (6-0)
- Approved monthly invoices (6-0)
- Approved purchase of AudioEye ADA Compliance Tool for IDA website (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments (6-0)
- Tabled approval of minutes until August meeting
222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Agenda: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
2. Chairman's Remarks
a. The passing of Lou Larizza
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 13, 2026
b. June 10, 2026
4. Village Manager Presentation
a. Public Infrastructure projects for PCIDA consideration
5. Enhancement of 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St capital stack
a. Assignment request letter
b. Updated org chart and previous org chart for comparison
c. Project Agreement (for reference)
d. Assignment Authorizing Resolution
6. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. Update on Titanium projects
c. Update on Embassy application due diligence status
d. AMS Acquisitions exploring the Senior Living pad at Westchester
Crossing
7. Planning Director Report
a. Planning Director Report
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Industrial Development Agency
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Port Chester, NY 10573
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b. Update on project Mitigation Fees
8. IT Director Report
a. IT Director Report
b. Benchmarking tool release and request for August meeting input
9. Treasurer's Report
a. Approval of Invoices
b. Agency Financial Snapshot
c. Resolutions — Supplemental and D&O insurance, and AudioEye ADA
Compliance Tool
Associated Budget amendments
10. Resolution to establish a fee for Project Assignments under PCIDA
Assignment Policy
a …
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Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Minutes: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Village Hall Conference Room
1. IDA Roll Call
Motion: Motion to Open Meeting
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: John Hiensch
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Richard OConnell, George Ford, Dan Brakewood
2. Chairman's Remarks
a. The passing of Lou Larizza
3. Approval of Minutes
Tabled until August meeting
4. Village Manager Presentation
a. Public Infrastructure projects for PCIDA consideration
5. Enhancement of 131 Irving Avenue aka 44 Broad St capital stack
a. Assignment request letter
b. Updated org chart and previous org chart for comparison
c. Project Agreement (for reference)
d. Assignment Authorizing Resolution
Motion: Motion - Assignment Authorizing Resolution
Initiated: James Taylor
Seconded: Daniel Brakewood
Yes: John Hiensch, James Taylor, Sylvia Dundon, George Ford, Daniel Brakewood,
Village of Port Chester
Industrial Development Agency
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
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Francis (Frank) Ferrara
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Richard OConnell
6. AD Report
a. AD Report
b. Update on Titanium projects
c. Update on Embassy application due diligence status
d. AMS Acquisitions exploring the Senior Living pad at Westchester Crossing
7. Planning Director …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
IDA Roll Call
4 yea
John Hiensch yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Adjournment
6 yea
John Hiensch yea · James Taylor yea · Sylvia Dundon yea · George Ford yea · Daniel Brakewood yea · Francis (Frank) Ferrara yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board will consider a $16.1 million bond for Phase 3 of the sanitary sewer reconstruction
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will meet on July 6, 2026 to discuss several resolutions and contracts. Items include a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Fair Share Mitigation Payments, approval of recent meeting minutes, and multiple capital project and contract awards. The board will also consider two bond resolutions totaling over $21 million for sewer system and pump station improvements.
- Bond Resolution – Reconstruction of the Sanitary Sewer System – Phase 3 ($16,100,000)
- Bond Resolution – N Main St & Comly Ave Sewer Pump Station Improvements ($5,250,000)
- Awarding BID No. 2026-07 for the Paving Program to Laura Li Industries, LLC ($1,643,130)
- Establish Capital Project #2026-302 (2026 Street Paving Program) ($1,760,000)
- Public hearing to consider amending Village Zoning Chapter 345 to add Fair Share Mitigation Payments
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Town of Rye Courtroom, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port
Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Philip Dorazio will be attending the meeting via
videoconferencing from 1038 E. River Dr., Lake Luzerne,
NY 12846, which will be open to the public for this meeting
as well as the 350 North Main Street location.
Agenda: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Town of Rye Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main St., Port Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Philip Dorazio will be attending the meeting via videoconferencing from 1038 E. River Dr.,
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846, which will be open to the public for this meeting as well as the 350 North
Main Street location.
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. PRESENTATION
1. Susan-Anne Cosgrove on behalf of the Port Chester Girl Scouts regarding
the installation of a Clay Mural on the side of the Girl Scout House facing
Putnam Avenue
2. By Taxi Commission Chair, Paul Gerardi
III. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLICATION RE:
1. Public Hearing to consider the advisability of adopting a Local Law
amending the code of the Village of Port Chester, Chapter 345, “Zoning,”
adding a new subsection to 345-805 G (4) Requiring Fair Share Mitigation
Payments
IV. MINUTES
1. Approval of June 9, 2026 and June 15, 2026 minutes
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
VII. RESOLUTIONS
1. From Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 on the Election of …
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Trustees
Board considers $35,000 Village Hall HVAC server room project
The Port Chester Board of Trustees will discuss a range of items, including a customer experience survey, a housing task force update, and a pump‑station engineering report with a bond resolution. Trustees will consider free parking on Juneteenth and adopt a property‑tax exemption for veterans who are 100% disabled. The board will also vote on awarding a locksmith contract and establishing a $35,000 capital project for a Village Hall HVAC server room.
- N. Main Street & Comly Avenue Pump Station Engineering Report and Bond Resolution
- Adoption of property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- Awarding Bid 2026-10 – Comprehensive Locksmith Services to East Coast Lock and Alarm LLC
- Establish Capital Project #2026-301 (Village Hall HVAC Server Room) – $35,000
- Discussion of free parking on Juneteenth
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Village Hall Conference Room, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Board of Trustees Agenda Work Session
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port
Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Dundon will be attending the meeting via
videoconferencing from 221 2nd Avenue North, Nashville,
TN 37201, which will be open to the public for this meeting
as well as the Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace
Church Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
Agenda: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Village Hall Conference Room, 222 Grace Church St., Port Chester, NY 10573
Trustee Dundon will be attending the meeting via videoconferencing from 221 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN 37201, which will be open to the public for this meeting as well as the Village Hall
Conference Room, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
I. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. DISCUSSIONS
1. Customer Experience Survey
Requested by: BOT
2. Housing Task Force
Requested by: Trustee Ford
3. N. Main Street & Comly Avenue Pump Station Engineering Report and
Bond Resolution
Requested by: Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin
4. Discussion to consider free parking on Juneteenth
Requested by: Trustee Dundon
5. Adoption of the new property tax exemption for Veterans who are 100%
disabled due to military service.
FY 2026-27 budget amended NYS RPTL §458-a(11) (chapter 59 part EE)
giving local municipalities the "opt in" option.
Requested by: Trustee Dorazio
6. Protocol for Trustee meetings with staff.
Request …
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss hospital zoning and SEQRA changes
The Port Chester Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss New York State SEQRA changes and a potential moratorium. Two public hearings are scheduled, though one case has been removed from the docket.
- Case #2024-0255 (35 Traverse Avenue) removed from hearing
- Case #2026-0272 (435 Boston Post Road) public hearing scheduled
- Case #2026-0274 (179 Rectory Street) public hearing scheduled
- Case #2026-0275 (21 Grace Church Street) public hearing scheduled
- BOT Referral: Draft Local Law for fair-share mitigation payments
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plan for 435 Boston Post Road redevelopment
The Commission approved the Site Plan Resolution for the vacant retail building at 435 Boston Post Road. A public hearing was scheduled for July 27 for the Coffee Holding Company site plan. The Commission also voted to send positive recommendations to the Board of Trustees on three separate matters. The meeting was adjourned to July 27, 2026.
- Approved Site Plan Resolution for 435 Boston Post Road redevelopment
- Set public hearing for July 27 for Coffee Holding Co. site plan
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for Draft Local Law fair‑share mitigation payments
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for United Hospital Site Plan Amendment
- Sent positive recommendation to BOT for United Hospital Zoning Text Amendment Petition
- Approved minutes of the May 27, 2026 meeting
- Adjourned meeting to July 27, 2026 (unanimous)
- Carried over application for outdoor dining at 179 Rectory Street (no action)
350 North Main Street, Port Chester
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Village of Port Chester
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester,
NY
Agenda: Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Justice Court, 350 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Port Chester, NY
1. Approval of Minutes
a. May 27, 2026
2. Public Hearings
a. Case #2024-0255 - 35 Traverse Avenue - NOT TO BE HEARD
An application submitted for modification of an existing building with a
new two story rear extension, submitted by Ana Soto Fedigan on behalf of
Spanish United Pentecostal Church for property located at 35 Traverse
Avenue, Section: 142.39, Block: 1, Lot(s): 38
b. Case #2026-0272 - 435 Boston Post Road
An application submitted for redevelopment of a vacant retail building into
four tenant spaces with outdoor seating area, submitted by Heather
Michael Grew, RA for property located at 435 Boston Post Road,
Section:142.5, Block:1, Lot(s): 1
3. Public Meetings
a. Case #2026-0274 - 179 Rectory Street
An application submitted for the creation of an outdoor dining area
adjacent to an existing restaurant, submitted by The Sonora Group,
Rafael Palomino, for property located at 179 Rectory Street,
Section:136.71, Block:1, Lot(s): 50
b. Case # 2026-0275 - 21 Grace Church Street
An application submitted for for Site Plan approval for a change of use
and Special Exception Use Approval for one tenant space changing from
coffee manufacturing with a subtenant (processing marble& stone
business) and restore …
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Planning Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Monday evening June 29, 2026 at
the Justice Courtroom, 350 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY at 6:30 p.m. with Chairman
Scarola presiding
Present in addition to Chairman Scarola were Commissioners: Alvarez, Berkowitz,
Candelaria, Harris, Hoge, Passarelli. and Carriere
Also present was Planning Director Greg Cutler, Assistant Planning Director Curt
LaValla, Village Attorney James Carpiniello (via WebEx)
Also in attendance were AKRF Consultants
The meeting opened with a quorum at 6:30 pm
_______________________________________
Constance R. Phillips
Recording Secretary
As presented to the Village Clerk:
________________________________
Janusz Richards
Village Clerk
After the pledge of allegiance, the Commission proceeded with the agenda
Approval of Minutes
May 27, 2026
On the motion of Commissioner Hoge, which was seconded by Commissioner Carriere,
the minutes of the May 27, 2026 meeting were approved.
Roll Call
Member Motion Second Yes No Abstain Absent
Alvarez x
Berkowitz x
Candelaria x
Harris x
Hoge x x
Passarelli x x
Scarola x
Carriere
___________________
Michael Scarola, Chair
Case #2026-0272
An application submitted for redevelopment of a vacant retail building into four tenant
spaces with outdoor seating area, submitted by Heath …
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Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $52,960 | ELECTRICAL SCIENCE, INC. National Archives and Records Administra · ELECTRICAL SCIENCE DBA XOVOX - DECRYPTION OF MIXED MEDIA FILES FOR FAA |
| $43,012 | CULINART INC Department of Defense · THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, LUNCH MEALS AND CONFERENCE |
| $22,584 | HOP ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. Department of the Interior · FUEL (#2 HEATING OIL) PURCHASE NEEDED TO PROVIDE HEAT IN THE BUILDINGS |
| $22,371 | FLIK INTERNATIONAL CORP. Department of Defense · 113TH IN PRE-DEPLOYMENT YELLOW RIBBON MEALS & CONFERENCE ROOM SPACE |
| $18,820 | HOP ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. Department of the Interior · (ELRO) #2 HEATING OIL FUEL PURCHASE TO PROVIDE HEAT IN THE BUILDINGS A |
| $8,199 | FLIK INTERNATIONAL CORP. Department of Defense · VENUE LABOR |
| $2,022 | CULINART INC Department of State · UNGA SUPPORT |
| $900 | BERFU AYGENC Department of Education · HONORARIUM PAYMENT FOR THE FY 2023 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES |
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Net migration-5,341 people (-$310.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Hurricane": 11, "Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 6, "Snowstorm" · last Tue Jan 30, 2024)
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2019)
Business establishments31,174 (389,560 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,580/mo (631 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.7% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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