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Scarsdale public meetings in 2024

76 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024

Planning Board

Scarsdale Planning Board votes on site plans, wetland permits for 9 properties

The Planning Board held a public hearing on December 18, 2024, and voted on applications for site plan approvals, wetland permits, and a lot line adjustment. The board approved three applications with conditions and continued four others to January 22, 2025. One application (Benjamin Taylor at 129 Fox Meadow Road) was listed in the public hearing notice but no vote was recorded.

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✓ Decided: Scarsdale Planning Board approves three site plans with conditions

The Planning Board approved site plans for 2 Walworth Avenue, 32 Sycamore Road, and 5 Barker Lane, each with conditions. It continued hearings for 189 Heathcote Road, 69 Penn Boulevard, 16 Hamilton Road, and 271 Madison Road to January 22, 2025. The board also approved the September 25, 2024 minutes.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Committee for Historic Preservation reviews demolition requests

The Committee for Historic Preservation is meeting to consider demolition applications for four properties. The body will review the historic status of houses and a garage to determine if demolition is permitted.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves restaurant exterior at 860 Scarsdale Ave with conditions

The Board of Architectural Review will vote on ten proposals including new houses, additions, signage, and a restaurant exterior. Several items are approved, two must resubmit, and one is held over.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Scarsdale ZBA approves four special use permits, denies one, continues one hearing

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on six applications at its December 11, 2024 meeting. It approved special use permits for swimming pools at 35 Murray Hill Road, 20 Cornell Street, and 5 Barker Lane, and granted area variances for a garage at 44 Brewster Road. It denied a special use permit extension for a swimming pool at 22 Harvest Drive and continued the public hearing for a pool and spa at 30 Paddington Road to January 8, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves 4 pool permits, denies 1 extension

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved special use permits for swimming pools at 35 Murray Hill Road, 20 Cornell Street, and 5 Barker Lane, and approved variances for a garage at 44 Brewster Road. The board denied a special use permit extension for a pool at 22 Harvest Drive due to the applicant's failure to seek a certificate of occupancy in a timely manner. The hearing for a pool at 30 Paddington Road was continued to January 8, 2025, and the Schutzer application was administratively adjourned to January 22, 2025.

Mon Dec 2, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves portico at 6 Olmsted Rd with conditions

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to consider two items: an application for a portico at 6 Olmsted Rd, which is approved with conditions, and a fence and gate proposal at 42 Mamaroneck Rd, which is held over to a future meeting. The agenda contains only these two items, one decided and one postponed.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board approves Verizon renewal, four site plans, continues four hearings

The Scarsdale Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a renewal of Verizon's non-residential special use permit at 1021 Post Road and site plans for properties at 8 Dell Road, 36 Secor Road, and 72 Chase Road. The board also voted unanimously to continue public hearings for applications at 2 Walworth Avenue, 189 Heathcote Road, 32 Sycamore Road, and 69 Penn Boulevard/Penn Road to the December 18, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Committee to consider demolition of four structures

The Committee for Historic Preservation will hold a public meeting on December 17, 2024, to consider demolition applications for four properties: a 1938 house at 5 Reynal Crossing, a 1924 detached garage at 8 Wayside Lane, a 1952 house at 177 White Road, and a 1928 house at 17 Dolma Road. The meeting is in person at Village Hall.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves 6 signage and construction projects, delays 3 others

The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review met on November 18, 2024, to review 11 building and signage applications. Six projects were approved, two were approved with conditions, and three were held over for further review.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals approves multiple swimming pool permits

The Board of Appeals reviewed several applications for special use permits and area variances. The body primarily decided on the approval of swimming pool installations and residential setbacks.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves 4 architectural changes, 2 with conditions, holds 2

The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review reviewed and voted on 8 proposals for residential and commercial modifications. Decisions included outright approvals for an awning, signage, and several additions, while two items were approved with conditions and two were held over for future discussion.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board recommends 5% recreation fee for Lincoln Road subdivision

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend a 5% recreation fee to the Village Board for a three-lot subdivision at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road. The board also approved site plans and permits for 4 Richbell Close, 126 Birchall Drive, a non-residential special use permit renewal at 259 Heathcote Road, and a wetland permit amendment at 31 Butler Road (3-1 vote). Public hearings for developments at 8 Dell Road, 36 Secor Road, and 72 Chase Road were continued to November 20, 2024. A subdivision application for 80, 88, 90 Garden Road and a special use permit renewal for Verizon at 1021 Post Road were adjourned to the same date.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board to review new houses on Lincoln and Carthage roads, plus additions

The Board of Architectural Review's agenda lists 11 applications with statuses. Three new house proposals on Lincoln and Carthage Roads and a two-story addition on Aspen Road are held over for further discussion. Several other items—including a pergola, an awning, dormer expansions, and an amended new house—are already approved, while two applications have been withdrawn. The board will consider the held-over items at this meeting.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Committee for Historic Preservation meeting canceled

The October 15, 2024, meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for November 19, 2024.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Fence height variance approved at 15 Fox Meadow Road; setback hearing continued

The board approved a fence height variance for Syed Yousaf Shah at 15 Fox Meadow Road. A public hearing on a front-yard setback variance for Rebecca Blackwell at 6 Olmsted Road was continued to November 13, 2024. Applications for swimming pool special use permits at 31 Butler Road, 66 Sheldrake Road, and 35 Murray Hill Road were also on the agenda, with the latter adjourned by the applicant.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves 4 architectural applications, holds over 3 others

The Board of Architectural Review will vote on seven applications for alterations, additions, signage, and other changes to residential and commercial properties. Four applications were approved and three were held over for further review.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board approves two permits for Dr. Krishnan, continues buffer hearing

The Scarsdale Planning Board voted 4-0 to approve a watercourse diversion permit and a wetland permit for Dr. Raj Krishnan at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road, both with conditions. The board also voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for Maxim Topr's site plan adjoining property buffer at 4 Richbell Close to the October 23, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review reviews residential additions and commercial signage

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review architectural applications for residential additions, solar panels, and commercial signage. The body is deciding on approvals and conditions for projects at various Village locations.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board approves nine-lot subdivision at 80, 88, and 90 Garden Road

The Planning Board held a public hearing to consider a subdivision and site plan approval for 80, 88, and 90 Garden Road. The board voted 5-0 to approve the application and designated itself as the lead agency for the SEQRA environmental review process.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Committee reviews demo permits for 9 properties, holds over 16 Hamilton Rd

The Committee for Historic Preservation will consider demolition permits for several houses in Scarsdale. Seven demolitions were approved, one application was withdrawn, and one request for an extension of a Certificate of Appropriateness was approved. One item at 16 Hamilton Road was held over for further consideration.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Approves pool setback variance at 2 Mayflower, adjourns 3 other hearings

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Brett Friedman to reduce the accessory building setback for a swimming pool at 2 Mayflower Road. The board adjourned public hearings for a fence-height variance at 15 Fox Meadow Road, a special-use permit for a swimming pool at 31 Butler Road, and a front-yard setback variance at 6 Olmsted Road, all to October 9, 2024, pending further submissions.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board reviews nine architectural applications; three new house preliminaries must resubmit

The Board of Architectural Review considered nine items on September 9, 2024, including approvals, a holdover, a withdrawal, and three new house preliminary plans that were required to resubmit. Decisions were made on projects ranging from porch enclosures to metal roofs and awning installations.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Signage application held over; four projects approved at Scarsdale BAR meeting

The Board of Architectural Review will consider six applications at its August 12 meeting. Four applications are listed as approved, including two new houses on Heathcote Road and Rural Drive. One signage application at 44 Garth Road is held over, and one second-floor addition at 21 Myrtledale Road is a no-show.

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Wed Jul 31, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on continuing Andrew Arons site plan hearing

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take action on three applications involving disturbance in the Adjoining Property Buffer. One item (Andrew Arons at 34 Bradford Road) is scheduled for a vote to continue the public hearing to September 25, 2024. Two other applications (Raj Krishnan at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road, and Maxim Topr at 4 Richbell Close) are marked as adjourned and will not be addressed at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board adjourns all three applications to September 25 meeting

The Scarsdale Planning Board held a public hearing on July 31, 2024, but took no final decisions. Two applications (Raj Krishnan at 46 Lincoln Road/101 Carthage Road and Maxim Topr at 4 Richbell Close) were adjourned by the applicants to the September 25, 2024 meeting. The third application (Andrew Arons at 34 Bradford Road) was continued to the same date by a unanimous 5-0 vote after discussion.

Mon Jul 29, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review approves 6 projects, holds 2, and withdraws 1

The Board considered 10 residential architectural review items: 6 were approved, 2 held over, 1 withdrawn. The agenda includes new house constructions, additions, a heritage tree, and a porch enclosure, all reviewed for compliance with village design standards.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board approves special use permit for swimming pool at 41 Wildwood Road

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals voted on four applications. Two were approved with conditions, including a 3-2 vote to relocate pool equipment. Two public hearings were adjourned to September 11 pending additional information. The Board also discussed a potential code exception for tennis court fence height.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves pool permits, extends one, tables two

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Special Use Permit amendment for Alex Umansky to relocate pool equipment at 66 Stratton Road, approved a Special Use Permit for Cooper Realestate Development LLC to construct a swimming pool at 41 Wildwood Road, and extended Brett Friedman's Special Use Permit for a swimming pool at 2 Mayflower Road until May 1, 2025. The Board tabled Clarissa Lefkowitz's fence variance request at 56 Cushman Road and Brett Friedman's swimming pool setback variance at 2 Mayflower Road to the September 11, 2024 meeting, subject to conditions. The Board also unanimously directed staff to work on proposed changes to the tennis court fence height exception.

Mon Jul 8, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Approval of new house plans for Hickory Homes LLC at 0 Hickory Lane

The Board of Architectural Review reviewed applications for property modifications including additions, siding changes, and new construction. Several projects were approved, while others were held over or required resubmission.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Planning Board

Scarsdale Planning Board approves site plans for Ogden Road and Cayuga Road

The Scarsdale Planning Board reviewed several applications regarding site plans and permits. The board approved applications for 9 Ogden Road and 5 Cayuga Road. A hearing for a subdivision at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road was continued to July 31, 2024.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review reviews residential construction applications

The Board reviewed several applications for new houses, exterior alterations, and property additions. While many items were approved, some were withdrawn or required resubmission. One item could not be addressed because there was no quorum.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Scarsdale ZBA approves pool permits and denies setback variance

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals met to vote on applications for swimming pools, fences, and yard setbacks. The board approved two special use permits and denied one request for a rear yard setback variance. Two other public hearings were adjourned until July 24, 2024.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review to review 12 applications including additions, solar panels, and new houses

The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review 12 applications for architectural changes, including home additions, solar panels, pergolas, new houses, and commercial storefront alterations. The board will decide whether to approve these projects based on design and village standards.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Board of Trustees

Public hearing on proposed amendments to Village Land Use Regulations

The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed local law amending zoning and land use regulations. The changes aim to address stormwater impact and the appearance of bulk in residential developments.

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Thu May 23, 2024

Board of Trustees

Joint Village and School Board meeting on athletic field study

The Village of Scarsdale Board of Trustees and the Scarsdale Board of Education are holding a joint public outreach meeting. The body is discussing a comprehensive study to identify gaps and recommend improvements for outdoor athletic fields and courts.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board continues three public hearings to June 26

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2024, to consider three applications, all of which were continued from a prior meeting. The board voted 4-0 to continue each public hearing to the June 26, 2024 meeting. The board will also discuss a referral from the Board of Trustees regarding proposed amendments to village codes on building construction, site plan review, and zoning.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to review proposed zoning changes for residential development

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss draft zoning recommendations from BFJ Planning. These proposals aim to mitigate flooding and preserve neighborhood character by adjusting land use codes for single-family residential properties.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees to consider police equipment and land use changes

The Board of Trustees will discuss contracts for in-car cameras, automatic license plate readers, and emergency vehicle upfitting. The meeting includes a proposal to schedule a public hearing on amending Village Land Use Regulations.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale board reviews 11 building applications, 4 new houses must resubmit

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on 11 applications for new houses, additions, and outdoor structures. Four new house proposals were required to be resubmitted, while others were approved or approved with conditions. The meeting is in person at Village Hall at 7:00 PM.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA adjourns two hearings, discusses tennis court policy

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals will vote to adjourn public hearings for two applications to its June 12 meeting pending additional information: Rachana Singh's request to relocate swimming pool fencing at 19 Griffen Road, and Mr. & Mrs. Bardella's variance to exceed lot coverage at 6 Montgomery Road. The board will also discuss a draft Tennis Court Policy Statement.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to review proposed zoning changes for residential development

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss draft zoning recommendations from BFJ Planning. These proposals aim to mitigate flooding and the loss of neighborhood character by adjusting land use codes for single-family residential properties.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees to adopt FY 2024-2025 Village Budget

The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing and deciding on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The proposed budget includes a 4.93% tax levy increase and a $3 million allocation for future stormwater improvements.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board reviews 11 applications, approves several with conditions

The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review 11 applications for building projects, including new houses, additions, and alterations. Several applications were approved with conditions, while others were held over or must be resubmitted.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board approves wetland permit for 5 Barker Lane, hears subdivision cases

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April 24, 2024, to consider a three-lot subdivision, site plan, watercourse diversion, and wetland permit at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road, and an administrative item. The board also approved a wetland permit for Sneider/Moser at 5 Barker Lane by a 5-0 vote.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA approves two pool permits, discusses tennis court policy

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to approve special use permits for swimming pools at 42 Mamaroneck Road (TDJ Contracting Corp.) and 12 Innes Road (Scarsdale Development), each with conditions. The board will also discuss its Tennis Court Policy Statement. Both pool applications were considered in a public hearing held at Village Hall.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Village Board to hold public hearing on 2024-2025 tentative budget

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Tentative Budget. The board will also consider contracts for police uniforms and a new street sweeper.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees Work Session scheduled for April 9

The meeting is a work session consisting of an organizational meeting and a discussion regarding personnel matters. The Board anticipates moving into an Executive Session to discuss item #2.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale architectural board approves 8 of 10 applications, holds 2 over

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on 10 applications for residential alterations and new construction. Eight were approved, one was withdrawn, and two were held over for further review. The agenda is a routine list of property-specific decisions, not a policy discussion.

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Wed Mar 27, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board continues 3-lot subdivision hearing, approves wetland permit with condition

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2024, to consider applications for subdivision, site plan, watercourse diversion, and wetland permits. The board voted 5-0 to continue the hearing for the three-lot subdivision at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road to the April 24 meeting. It also approved with a condition the site plan and wetland permit for 8 Barker Lane.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Board of Trustees

Village Board to call public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024–2025 tentative budget

The Board of Trustees will discuss the tentative budget for the next fiscal year and establish village-wide fees and charges. The meeting also includes proposals to amend village codes regarding appointments, newspaper publication, and sidewalk permits.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Board of Trustees

Village of Scarsdale presents FY 2024-2025 Tentative Budget

The Board of Trustees is reviewing a tentative budget that proposes a 4.93% increase in the tax levy, which exceeds the New York State Tax Cap. The board will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on the budget for April 9, 2024.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale architectural board approves 4 projects, holds 1, withdraws 1

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on six property applications at this meeting. Four were approved, one was held over, and one was withdrawn. The board reviews exterior changes to homes for design compliance.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss 9-lot subdivision with 8 new houses on Garden Road

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public work session to consider an application from 80 Garden Road LLC, Wood Garden Associates LLC, and 2156 2nd Avenue LLC for a nine-lot subdivision with eight new houses at 80, 88, and 90 Garden Road. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Rutherford Hall at Village Hall. No public comments will be taken at this work session, but members of the public may attend, observe, and listen.

Thu Mar 14, 2024

Board of Trustees

Village Board to discuss FY25 budget with proposed 4.19% average tax increase

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the Fourth Pass of the FY25 Budget. The proposed budget includes a tax levy increase of $2,293,000, which the document notes is not NYS Tax Cap compliant. The session also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board hearing on two pool special permits, one cancelled

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing is cancelled. It would have considered two applications for special use permits to construct swimming pools, one at 42 Mamaroneck Road and one at 12 Innes Road.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale architectural board approves decks, awnings, new houses; one resubmit, two withdrawn

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on nine residential and commercial property applications at its March 11, 2024 meeting. Six items were approved, one was held over, one must be resubmitted, and two were withdrawn. The board reviews design changes and new construction for compliance with village architectural standards.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss creating a Business Improvement District for Village Center

The Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Business Improvement District (BID) for the Village Center, based on a plan from the Scarsdale Forum. The board will also hold budget discussions and enter executive session for personnel and pending litigation matters. The BID discussion is a preliminary step; no formal action is scheduled.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board votes on five property applications, approves two

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on five applications involving site plans, wetland permits, and a subdivision. Two applications were approved, one with a condition, and two were continued to the next meeting.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board to consider tax cap override and pool reconstruction contracts

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several agenda items, including a proposed tax cap override for the FY 24/25 budget, agreements for the pool complex reconstruction project, and various local law amendments. The board will also consider a resolution to increase state AIM funding and authorize an agreement with Westchester County for voting machines. Public hearings are scheduled for sidewalk permits and amendments to village code chapters.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Board of Trustees

Village Board to discuss water fees, budget, and 27 Woods Lane appeal

The Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss the water department operational update, budget discussions, and a further discussion of the 27 Woods Lane appeal, which will be held in executive session. The board will also review a proposed FY 2024-25 fee schedule that includes increases to water service charges and new inspection fees.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale board approves 6 of 9 building applications, holds 1, adjourns 1

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on nine building applications, including new houses, additions, and accessory structures. Six were approved, one was approved with conditions, one was held over, and one was adjourned. The board also reviewed a liquor store awning and door application.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning board approves tennis court, pool, hot tub permits

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to approve special use permits for a tennis court at 96 Morris Lane, a swimming pool at 6 Cooper Road, and a hot tub at 23 Stonehouse Road. The board also held over a decision on a pool at 42 Mamaroneck Road and noted that an application for a pool at 12 Innes Road was adjourned by the applicant.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board discusses FY25 budget scenarios and tax levy options

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss the second pass of the FY25 budget, which includes a $6,207,259 General Fund gap. Discussion includes three different scenarios to balance the budget using various combinations of tax levy increases and fund balance appropriations.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees to hold public hearing on tax cap override

The Village Board is holding a public hearing to consider a local law that would allow the FY 24/25 budget to exceed the New York State property tax levy limit. The board is also reviewing several vehicle purchases and professional service agreements.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Committee approves demolition requests for Lincoln Road and Innes Road properties

The Committee for Historic Preservation met to consider demolition applications for two properties. The committee approved the demolition of a house built in 1954 at 46 Lincoln Rd and a detached garage built in 2003 at 12 Innes Rd.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to hear appeal regarding demolition at 27 Woods Lane

The Board of Trustees will sit as an Appeals Board to review a decision by the Committee on Historic Preservation. The Committee previously declined to issue a certificate of appropriateness to permit the demolition of residential structures at 27 Woods Lane.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees discusses budget requests

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss budget requests. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Scarsdale Business Alliance and its role in the local economy.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves solar, awning, dormer, and new-house plans; holds two items

The Board of Architectural Review is deciding on seven applications at its February 5, 2024 meeting. Four items were approved, including a solar layout amendment, an awning, dormers/chimney/windows/garage work, and a two-house project. Two new-house projects were held over for further review.

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Wed Jan 31, 2024

Planning Board

Scarsdale Planning Board to hear subdivision, buffer, wetland permits

The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a three-lot subdivision with watercourse diversion at 46 Lincoln Road and 101 Carthage Road, a site plan for adjoining property buffer disturbance at 228 Rock Creek Lane with a wetlands permit, and a held-over buffer disturbance application at 0 Hickory Lane. The board will also vote on motions to hold over the first two hearings to February 28, 2024.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Board of Trustees

Appeals Board to review demolition permit denial for 27 Woods Lane

The Board of Trustees will meet as an Appeals Board regarding a decision by the Committee on Historic Preservation. The board will review the committee's refusal to issue a certificate of appropriateness to permit the demolition of residential structures at 27 Woods Lane.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees to discuss FY25 budget and personnel matters

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review the first pass of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which currently shows an $8,718,620 gap in the General Fund. The meeting also includes a scheduled move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board to consider tax cap override and leaf loader purchase

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a resolution for a public hearing regarding a Tax Cap Override for the FY25 Budget. The agenda also includes resolutions for purchasing a truck-mounted leaf loader and appropriating funds for American Rescue Plan projects.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Board approves deck/patio change, two new houses with conditions

The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review is meeting to decide on four applications for exterior alterations and new home construction. The board approved an amendment to a deck and patio at 7 Kingston Rd, and approved new houses at 239 Rock Creek Lane. Two new house applications, at 1 Ardmore Road and 75 Brown Road, were approved with conditions.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees to review FY25 budget first pass overview

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the first pass of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The presentation includes an overview of the General Fund, which currently shows a projected budget gap of $8,718,620.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Committee for Historic Preservation

Committee reviews demolition requests for several Scarsdale properties

The Committee for Historic Preservation met to consider demolition applications for various structures. The committee approved three demolition requests and adjourned the item regarding 46 Lincoln Rd.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA approves front-yard variance and pool permits, holds others

The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals met on January 10, 2024, to decide on several special use permits and a variance. They approved a front-yard setback variance for 15 Wakefield Road and a swimming pool special use permit for 16 Butler Road, both by 5-0 votes. They held over decisions on a tennis court at 96 Morris Lane and swimming pools at 6 Cooper Road and 42 Mamaroneck Road. One application for a pool at 12 Innes Road was adjourned by the applicant.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board of Trustees scheduled for work session on January 9

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is also expected to include a motion to convene in Executive Session.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Board of Trustees

Scarsdale Board proposes changes to senior and disability property tax exemptions

The Village Board is considering a local law to amend income limits for senior citizen and disability real property tax exemptions. The meeting also includes discussions on a temporary land use moratorium and library site improvements.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Board of Architectural Review

Scarsdale architectural board reviews 9 projects, approves 4, resubmits 4

The Board of Architectural Review is meeting in person at Village Hall to review nine residential construction applications. Four projects were approved, one was approved with conditions, and four new house preliminary plans must be resubmitted. The agenda lists decisions on additions, a roof replacement, and new house proposals.

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