Port Chester public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will hear a pre-application presentation from Rose Associates and BedRock Partners, master developers of the former United Hospital site. The board will also consider an extension resolution for the Abendroth Green project at 27-45 North Main Street and approve invoices for November and December 2023.
- Pre-application presentation for former United Hospital site by Rose Associates and BedRock Partners
- Abendroth Green (27-45 North Main Street) extension resolution
- Approval of invoices for November and December 2023
- Updates on Loewke Brill monitoring, AECOM economic development analysis, Urbanomics child mitigation study, St. Katherine Group, and Veolia
The Board approved a project extension for Abendroth Green LLC and authorized payments for November and December 2023 invoices. Members also received a pre-application presentation for the 'Westchester Crossing' redevelopment of the former United Hospital site.
- Authorized Abendroth Green LLC extension to December 31, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2023 (4-0)
- Authorized payment of invoices for November/December 2023 (4-0)
- Authorized budget transfer from fund balance to 9.1420.472 in the amount of $26,012.01 (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a site-plan application for an air-rights addition above the New Broad Street parking area. The proposed addition would be a soft addition to the second floor of an existing Neri’s Bakery property at 41 Pearl Street.
- Site Plan approval for air rights above New Broad Street parking lot at 41 Pearl Street (2023-0251)
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on four ongoing development applications, including a 12-story mixed-use building with 421 residential units at 223-227 Westchester Avenue and 204-220 Irving Avenue. The meeting will also discuss a site plan amendment for a mixed-use development at 27-45 North Main Street and 28 Adee Street, and a subdivision approval for the redevelopment of the United Hospital site at 99 High Street and 406-408 Boston Post Road. Additionally, a new public hearing will be held for a 3-story multi-family dwelling at 121 Poningo Street.
- Case #2023-0242: 12-story mixed-use building with 421 residential units at 223-227 Westchester Ave & 204-220 Irving Ave
- Case #2023-0248: Site plan amendment for mixed-use development at 27-45 North Main St & 28 Adee St
- Case #2021-0213: Subdivision approval for United Hospital site redevelopment at 99 High St & 406-408 Boston Post Rd
- Case #2021-0216: New public hearing for 3-story multi-family dwelling at 121 Poningo St
- Case #2023-0244: Site plan approval for 6-story mixed-use building with 234 residential units at 128-156 North Main St (The Embassy) and 2023-0249 for 6-story mixed-use building at 22-28 North Main St
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023, was canceled. The agenda listed only routine reports from the AD, IT Director, and Treasurer, with no action items or public hearings.
- Meeting canceled
- AD report listed
- IT Director report listed
- Treasurer's financial snapshot listed
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold continued public hearings on four large mixed-use projects and open a new hearing for a subdivision at the former United Hospital site. It will also continue public meetings on three other developments, including a 234-unit project at The Embassy. The agenda is primarily site plan and subdivision approvals for residential and mixed-use buildings.
- Continued hearing: 12-story, 181-unit building at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place
- Continued hearing: 15-story, 190-unit building at 157 Westchester Avenue
- Continued hearing: 12-story, 421-unit Port View at 223-227 Westchester Avenue and 204-220 Irving Avenue
- New hearing: subdivision for United Hospital site at 999 High Street and 406-408 Boston Post Road
- Continued meeting: 6-story, 234-unit The Embassy at 128-156 North Main Street
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will hear a presentation from Hudson Companies regarding the Abendroth Green project at 27-45 North Main St. The board will also consider several staff contracts and salary adjustments, and receive updates on the United Hospital and application fees. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and invoices.
- Presentation by Hudson Companies re Abendroth Green at 27-45 North Main St
- Resolution: Staff salary adjustments
- Resolution: Administrative Director Contract
- Resolution: IT Director/Acting Secretary Contract
- Resolution: Treasurer/CFO Contract and Deputy CFO Contract
The Port Chester IDA board heard a request from Hudson Companies to extend the closing timeline for the Abendroth Green project at 27-45 North Main Street to December 31, 2024, due to amended site plan and historic preservation review. The board also approved staff salary adjustments and new one-year contracts, and discussed increasing administrative and application fees. No formal resolution on the timeline extension was passed at this meeting.
- Approved staff salary adjustments and one-year contracts for all incumbent staff
- Approved payment of invoices for August
- Approved minutes from September 13, 2023
- Discussed extending Hudson Companies project timeline to Dec 31, 2024 (no vote)
- Discussed increasing annual administrative fee to $1,500 and application fee to $20,000 (no vote)
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on several large mixed-use residential projects, including a 12-story building with 181 units at 155 Irving Avenue, a 15-story building with 190 units at 157 Westchester Avenue, and a 12-story building with 421 units at 223-227 Westchester Avenue. They will also discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems. The meeting includes approval of minutes and several other site plan and subdivision applications.
- Continued public hearing for 12-story, 181-unit mixed-use building at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place
- Continued public hearing for 15-story, 190-unit mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue
- Continued public hearing for 12-story, 421-unit mixed-use building at 223-227 Westchester Avenue (Port View)
- New public hearing for site plan amendment at 27-45 North Main Street and 28 Adee Street
- Referral of local law imposing temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will decide on a project authorizing resolution for the Hines Station Lofts at 67 New Broad Street and award a project monitoring RFP to Loewke Brill. The meeting will also include officer elections, committee appointments, and adoption of the FY 2023-24 budget with five-year projections.
- Project authorizing resolution for Hines Station Lofts at 67 New Broad Street
- Awarding Project Monitoring RFP to Loewke Brill
- Election of officers and committee appointments
- Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget with five-year projections
- Approval of invoices and agency financial snapshot
The Board approved a suite of benefits, including a 20-year PILOT, for the Hines Station Lofts project. The agency also awarded a project monitoring contract to Loewke Brill and reappointed all current office holders during its annual reorganization.
- Approved financial assistance for Hines Station Lofts project (4-0)
- Awarded Project Monitoring RFP to Loewke Brill (4-0)
- Authorized payment of August invoices (4-0)
- Reappointed all current office holders for annual reorganization
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold continued public hearings on three large mixed-use developments totaling 792 residential units, and a new hearing for a rooftop wireless facility. It will also discuss a battery energy storage system, a site plan amendment, and a request to adjourn a North Main Street project. The meeting includes approval of the July 31 minutes.
- Continued hearing: 12-story, 181-unit building at 155 Irving Ave and 9 Palace Place
- Continued hearing: 15-story, 190-unit building at 157 Westchester Ave
- Continued hearing: 12-story, 421-unit building at 223-227 Westchester Ave and 204-220 Irving Ave
- New hearing: wireless facility on rooftop at 70 Purdy Ave (Dish Wireless LLC)
- Discussion: battery energy storage system at 455 North Main St
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency is meeting to review the FY 2022-23 financial audit, a reasonableness report on the Hines Station Lofts project, and PARIS filings. They will also discuss the project's due diligence, a draft community benefits agreement, and a project monitoring RFP. The meeting includes approval of minutes and invoices, plus an executive session on financial histories of specific parties.
- FY 2022-23 financial audit presentation by Drescher & Malecki
- Reasonableness report on Hines Station Lofts project by National Development Corporation
- PARIS filings discussion with Julie Marshall of Harris Beach
- Hines Station Lofts due diligence review, including 67 New Broad Street 2023 tentative tax roll AV
- Draft 15 and 20 year Community Benefits Agreement for Station Lofts
The Port Chester IDA discussed the Hines Station Lofts project and agreed to schedule a public hearing for September 6, 2023, to consider a 20-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement, along with sales/use tax and mortgage recording tax abatements. The board also accepted the FY 2022-2023 audit report and PARIS filings, approved the July 12, 2023 minutes, authorized payment of July invoices, and entered and exited executive session. No final vote on the PILOT was taken at this meeting.
- Scheduled public hearing for Sept. 6, 2023 on 20-year PILOT for Hines Station Lofts
- Accepted FY 2022-2023 audit report and PARIS filings (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting
- Authorized payment of July invoices
- Entered and exited executive session
- Approved new IDA logo
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings on several site plan applications, including three large mixed-use residential buildings and a wireless facility. The commission will also consider a battery energy storage system and a minor exterior change. These are decisions or discussions on proposed developments.
- Continued public hearing for 12-story, 181-unit mixed-use building at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place
- New public hearing for 15-story, 190-unit mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue and 5-11 Pearl Street
- New public hearing for 12-story, 421-unit mixed-use building at 223-227 Westchester Avenue and 204-220 Irving Avenue
- New public hearing for wireless telecommunications facility at 406 Boston Post Road
- New public meeting for battery energy storage system at 455 North Main Street
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will consider awarding two contracts: a child mitigation study update to Urbanomics, INC and an economic development market analysis to AEcom. Members will also discuss an RFP for an economic market analysis, receive updates on the Hines Station Lofts project, and handle routine approvals of minutes and invoices.
- Award of Port Chester School Child Mitigation Study Update to Urbanomics, INC
- Award of Port Chester Economic Development Market Analysis to AEcom
- Economic Market Analysis RFP Discussion
- Hines Station Lofts Due Diligence Update
- Approval of Invoices
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency met to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming reports, and the market study scope with AEcom. The board received updates on the 2SM project, the Hines application due diligence, and administrative reports, but the provided minutes text does not record specific roll-call vote outcomes for individual motions.
- Received administrative and project updates from staff
- Discussed scope of work for the AEcom market study
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and continued public meetings on several mixed-use development applications. The main new item is a site plan for a 12-story building with 181 residential units at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place. The commission will also continue discussions on four other projects, including a 15-story building with 190 units at 157 Westchester Avenue, a 12-story building with 421 units at 223-227 Westchester Avenue, a 6-story building with 234 units at 128-156 North Main Street, and a wireless telecommunications facility at 406 Boston Post Road. The agenda also includes approval of the May 22, 2023 minutes.
- Public hearing: Case #2023-0243 – 12-story, 181-unit mixed-use building at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place
- Continued meeting: Case #2023-0241 – 15-story, 190-unit building at 157 Westchester Avenue and 5-11 Pearl Street
- Continued meeting: Case #2023-0242 – 12-story, 421-unit building at 223-227 Westchester Avenue and 204-220 Irving Avenue
- Continued meeting: Case #2023-0244 – 6-story, 234-unit building with 245 parking spaces at 128-156 North Main Street
- Continued meeting: Case #2023-0245 – Special exception for replacement wireless facility at 406 Boston Post Road
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will review an application for financial assistance regarding the Hines on the Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street. The agency will also discuss requests for proposals (RFPs) for schoolchild mitigation, economic market analysis, and project monitoring.
- Financial assistance application for Hines on the Station Lofts at 67 New Broad Street
- Initial Project Resolution for Station Lofts
- RFP discussion for Schoolchild Mitigation Analysis
- RFP discussion for Economic Market Analysis
- RFP update for Project Monitoring
The Port Chester IDA accepted Hines' application for the Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street, making it an active IDA project and starting due diligence. The board also awarded RFPs for the School Child Mitigation study to Urbanomics and the Market Study to AECOM, and authorized payment of June invoices.
- Accepted Hines application for Station Lofts project, making it active IDA project
- Awarded School Child Mitigation Study RFP to Urbanomics
- Awarded Market Study RFP to AECOM
- Authorized payment of June invoices
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold continued public meetings on four major mixed-use development proposals, including a 15-story building with 190 units and a 12-story building with 421 units. They will also consider a new application for a wireless facility and a resolution recommending a parking regulation change. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and adjournment.
- Continued public meeting for 157 Westchester Ave: 15-story mixed-use, 190 residential units
- Continued public meeting for 223-227 Westchester Ave & 204-220 Irving Ave: 12-story, 421 units
- Continued public meeting for 155 Irving Ave & 9 Palace Pl: 12-story, 181 units
- Continued public meeting for 128-156 North Main St: 6-story, 234 units, 245 parking spaces
- New public meeting for 406 Boston Post Rd: special exception for wireless telecom facility
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency meets to hear a presentation on the Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street and discuss flexible zoning policies. The board will also review past minutes, receive reports from IT and treasury, and approve invoices.
- Presentation on Station Lofts project at 67 New Broad Street
- Discussion of flexible zoning policies
- Approval of invoices and agency financial snapshot
- Project Monitoring RFP review
- Invitation from Port Chester/Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce
The Port Chester IDA heard a presentation from Hines on the proposed Station Lofts at 67 New Broad Street, a 180-unit residential project. No formal action was taken on the project; the board awaits a formal application. The board approved minutes from April 12, 2023, and authorized payment of May invoices.
- Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 meeting
- Authorized payment of May invoices including $29,810 to SCube-Accela
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public meetings regarding several site plan applications for new mixed-use buildings. These projects include residential units ranging from 181 to 421 units across multiple locations in Port Chester.
- Site Plan Approval for a 15-story mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue
- Site Plan Approval for a 12-story mixed-use building with 421 units at 223-227 Westchester Avenue & 204-220 Irving Avenue
- Site Plan Approval for a 12-story mixed-use building with 181 units at 155 Irving Avenue & 9 Palace Place
- Site Plan Approval for a 6-story mixed-use building with 234 units at 128-156 North Main Street
Local Development Corporation
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation will hold its April 12, 2023 meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, appoint staff, and adopt its 2023-2024 budget. No substantive development decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Election of Officers and Appointment of Staff
- PCLDC Budget for 2023-2024
- Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes
The Port Chester Local Development Corporation held a regular meeting on April 12, 2023, and took several administrative actions. The board elected officers, appointed staff, approved the 2023-2024 budget, and reviewed and approved the mission statement and performance measures for 2023. Chairman Taylor noted the PCLDC was listed as delinquent in filing required reports with the New York State Authorities Budget Office, and said the meeting was part of an ongoing effort to ensure compliance. No new business was discussed.
- Elected officers and appointed staff for PCLDC
- Approved the 2023-2024 budget
- Reviewed and approved the mission statement and performance measures for 2023
- Accepted minutes from December 9, 2020, without objection
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency is meeting to hear a presentation from Veolia North America on the cost of enhancing water service to the village. The board will also discuss updates on RFP projects, a request from organized labor, and a community art initiative, among other items.
- Presentation by Veolia North America on water service enhancement costs
- Update on 28 Pearl Street project
- Discussion of RFP updates
- Request from organized labor
- Beautification Commission Community Art Initiative
The Port Chester IDA meeting on April 12, 2023, featured a presentation by Veolia on a proposed $47.5 million water infrastructure upgrade, funded partly by developer fees. No formal decisions were made on this plan; the board only discussed it. The board approved the March 8, 2023 minutes and authorized payment of April invoices.
- Approved minutes of March 8, 2023 meeting
- Authorized payment of April invoices totaling $3,278.48
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission is considering whether to recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt a local law extending the time period for site plan and related approvals for the Station Lofts project. The meeting is open to the public but will not be televised.
- Local Law No. I-01 of 2023: extends time for site plan and related approvals for Station Lofts project
- Planning Commission to issue recommendation to Board of Trustees on the local law
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings on several development applications, including a continued hearing for a retail building at 130/120 Midland Avenue and new meetings for three proposed mixed-use buildings on Westchester and Irving Avenues. The commission will also consider a resolution for a new single-family home on Sylvan Road and approve the February meeting minutes.
- Continued public hearing for 8,500 sq ft retail building at 130/120 Midland Avenue (Case #2022-0240)
- Continued public meeting for 15-story mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue (Case #2023-0241)
- New public meeting for 12-story mixed-use building at 223-227 Westchester Avenue and 204-220 Irving Avenue (Case #2023-0242)
- New public meeting for 12-story mixed-use building at 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place (Case #2023-0243)
- Resolution for new single-family home on Sylvan Road (Case #2020-0203)
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and reports. Key actions include the presentation and approval of the FY '23-'24 budget, approval of February and March invoices, and updates on the Gap Analysis and School Child Mitigation RFP, the 28 Pearl Street project, and the IT Director's report. The chairman will also discuss Governor Hochul's housing initiatives and the impact of rental units.
- FY '23-'24 budget presentation and approval
- Approval of February 2023 and March 2023 invoices
- Update on 28 Pearl Street project
- Gap Analysis and School Child Mitigation RFP update
- Discussion on Governor Hochul's housing initiatives and rental unit impact
The Port Chester IDA adopted its 2023-24 proposed budget, amended to set aside $400,000 for draft RFPs. The board also authorized payment of February and March invoices. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports on projects and grants.
- Adopted 2023-24 budget as amended (set aside $400,000 for RFPs)
- Authorized payment of February and March invoices
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings on several development applications, including a new retail building on Midland Avenue, a single-family home on Sylvan Road, and a 15-story mixed-use building on Westchester Avenue. The commission will also discuss two local laws that would create new zoning districts and amend the village's zoning map. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and staff updates.
- Public hearing for 8,500 sq ft retail building at 130/120 Midland Avenue (Case #2022-0240)
- Continued public meeting for single-family home on Sylvan Road (Case #2020-0203)
- Continued public meeting for 15-story mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue (Case #2023-0241)
- Referral of Local Law #18: new C1, CD-4MU, and R2F zoning districts
- Referral of Local Law #19: zoning map amendments for new districts
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing and consider approval resolutions for a site plan to build a 12-story residential building with 194 units and 124 parking spaces at 28-34 Pearl Street. The application was submitted by Anthony Gioffre III of Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of 28 Pearl Street Development. Interested parties may speak during the hearing.
- Continued public hearing and approval resolutions for Case #2022-0231
- 12-story residential building with 194 units and 124 parking spaces at 28-34 Pearl Street
- Site Plan Review application by 28 Pearl Street Development, represented by Cuddy & Feder LLP
- Property located at Section 142.30, Block 1, Lots 83 and 84
Industrial Development Agency
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency did not meet on February 8, 2023; the agenda listed only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice. No decisions or substantive items were discussed.
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings on several site plan applications, including a 12-story residential building and a 15-story mixed-use building. They will also consider approving 2022 meeting minutes, receive referrals on local laws, and elect a new chair. The agenda includes both continued and new applications.
- Continued public hearing for 12-story, 194-unit residential building at 28-34 Pearl Street (Case #2022-0231)
- Continued public meeting for 8,500 sq. ft. retail building at 130/120 Midland Avenue (Case #2022-0240)
- New public meeting for single-family home on vacant land at Sylvan Road (Case #2020-0203)
- New public meeting for 15-story mixed-use building at 157 Westchester Avenue (Case #2023-0241)
- Referrals for Local Law I-18 & I-19
Industrial Development Agency
The Industrial Development Agency meets to discuss policy reviews, a public hearing outcome for 140-150 Westchester Avenue, and updates on various projects and reports. No new decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- 140-150 Westchester Avenue public hearing outcome for Port Chester OZ Fund III QOZB, LLC
- Policy updates: Audit and Finance Committee Charter, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Governance Committee Charter, Investment Policy, Procurement Policy, Property Disposition Policy, Travel Policy, Whistleblower Policy Draft
- 28 Pearl Street presentation update
The Port Chester IDA Board discussed and amended a resolution authorizing a 20-year PILOT agreement, along with Sales and Use Tax and Mortgage Recording Tax exemptions, for the 140-150 Westchester Ave (Port Chester OZ Fund III) project. The Board amended the resolution to change language in Sections 2 and 5, and the consensus was broad but not unanimous. The Board also reauthorized several policies, including the Whistleblower Policy, and authorized payment of outstanding invoices.
- Amended 20-year project authorizing resolution for 140-150 Westchester Ave (Port Chester OZ Fund III)
- Discussed 20-year PILOT with Sales and Use Tax and Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions (broad consensus, not unanimous)
- Reauthorized Audit & Finance Committee Charter, By Laws, Code of Ethics, Governance Committee Charter, Investment, Procurement, Property Disposition, Travel, and Whistleblower Policies
- Authorized payment of invoices totaling $10,385.80
- Approved minutes for November 9, 2022, December 14, 2022, and January 5, 2023 public hearing
Planning Commission
The Port Chester Planning Commission will hold continued public hearings on three site plan applications, including a 12-story residential building at 28-34 Pearl Street, a conversion at 34 Bush Avenue, and a car wash renovation at 301 Boston Post Road. They will also hold a new public meeting on an amended site plan for a retail building at 130 Midland Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
- Continued public hearing for 12-story, 194-unit residential building with 124 parking spaces at 28-34 Pearl Street
- Continued public hearing for conversion of four-family dwelling to six units at 34 Bush Avenue
- Continued public hearing for car wash renovations at 301 Boston Post Road
- New public meeting for 8,500 sq ft retail building at 130 Midland Avenue