Scarsdale public meetings in 2025
57 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board approved three site plan applications with conditions and continued four public hearings to the January 28, 2026 meeting. The board also referred one application to the Board of Architectural Review.
- Approve with conditions: 39 Aspen Road (Rising Real Estate Development Inc.)
- Approve with conditions: 17 Dolma Road (17 Dolma LLC)
- Approve with conditions: 21 Sherbrooke Road (Mr. & Mrs. Mellin)
- Refer to Board of Architectural Review: 41 Carthage Road (Rising Real Estate Development Inc.)
- Continue Public Hearing to January 28, 2026: 20 Lebanon Road (Cooper Realestate Development LLC)
The Scarsdale Planning Board met on Dec. 17, 2025 with four members present. The Board unanimously voted to waive the reading of the legal notice. No site‑plan applications were approved, denied, or tabled; only discussion of the proposals took place.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation will meet on Dec. 16, 2025 at Village Hall. The committee will consider three demolition applications: 115 Lee Rd (1918 house and detached garage) and 43 Church Lane (1957 house) are marked approved, while 13 Hillview Dr (1950 house) is held over. The meeting is open to the public in person.
- 115 Lee Rd – demolition of 1918 house and detached garage (approved)
- 13 Hillview Dr – demolition of 1950 house (held over)
- 43 Church Lane – demolition of 1957 house (approved)
Board of Architectural Review
The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review reviewed six applications at its December 15 meeting. Four residential additions and a signage request were approved, and one front‑entrance project was approved with conditions. The carport application for Mr. and Mrs. Herbst was held over for additional consideration.
- Approved Mr. & Mrs. Lee addition and exterior alterations at 9 Woods Lane (2025‑0607).
- Approved Revivo Realty Corp. “Lovely Lash” signage at 3 Garth Rd (2025‑0613).
- Approved NVI Real Estate LLC front entrance & roof with conditions at 79 Penn Rd (2025‑0614).
- Approved Kathryn Fierman addition at 81 Brite Ave (2025‑0620).
- Held over Mr. & Mrs. Herbst carport application at 30 Penn Blvd (2025‑0617).
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2025 to consider four special‑use permit applications for swimming pools and a set of setback and area variances for a property on Post Road. The permits are for projects at 36 Secor Road, 2 Burgess Road, and 17 Dolma Road, and the variance request concerns 1148 Post Road/2 Lorraine Place. Decisions will be made by vote after the hearing.
- Special Use Permit – Swimming Pool at 36 Secor Road (JAF Builders Corp.)
- Special Use Permit – Swimming Pool & Spa at 2 Burgess Road (Rohan & Saumya Shetty)
- Special Use Permit – Swimming Pool at 17 Dolma Road (17 Dolma LLC)
- Setback and area variances for additions at 1148 Post Road / 2 Lorraine Place (Cazho Family Properties LLC)
The Zoning Board of Appeals adopted a resolution for the Shetty application, finding no further environmental review required. The Board also voted to continue the JAF Builders hearing to the Jan 14 2026 meeting. Motions to self‑adjourn the JAF Builders and Cazho Family Properties applications to the next meeting were approved unanimously.
- Adopted resolution for Rohan & Saumya Shetty Special Use Permit (no further environmental review required) – unanimous
- Continued public hearing for JAF Builders Special Use Permit to Jan 14 2026 – unanimous
- Self‑adjourned JAF Builders application to next Board meeting – unanimous
- Self‑adjourned Cazho Family Properties setback variance application to next Board meeting – unanimous
Board of Architectural Review
The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review will consider three addition applications. All three proposals are slated for approval, with two requiring conditions. The projects are located at 181 Fox Meadow Rd, 342 Heathcote Rd, and 15 Varian Lane.
- Kevin Tagami Trust Addition at 181 Fox Meadow Rd – approved
- Hickok & Rahman Addition at 342 Heathcote Rd – approved with conditions
- Mr & Mrs Gilin Addition & Exterior Alterations at 15 Varian Lane – approved with conditions
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025 to consider Gregory Caccioppoli's application for subdivision approval and several site‑plan items—including adjoining‑property buffer, site disturbance, demolition, and a new home—at 74 Carthage Road. The board will also review an amended site‑plan application from 189 Heathcote LLC for adjoining‑property buffer and site disturbance at 189 Heathcote Road. Motions were made to continue each hearing to the December 17, 2025 meeting.
- Subdivision approval and multiple site‑plan items for 74 Carthage Road (Gregory Caccioppoli)
- Amended site‑plan approval for 189 Heathcote Road (189 Heathcote LLC)
- Motion to continue the 74 Carthage Road hearing to Dec 17 2025
- Motion to continue the 189 Heathcote Road hearing to Dec 17 2025
The Planning Board continued the public hearing on Gregory Caccioppoli’s subdivision application for 74 Carthage Road and required the applicant to submit additional documents and analyses. No vote was taken, and the decision was deferred pending those submissions. No action was taken on the 189 Heathcote Road amended site‑plan application.
- Continued hearing on 74 Carthage Road subdivision pending additional submissions
- No decision made on 189 Heathcote Road amended site‑plan application
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Scarsdale Village Committee for Historic Preservation scheduled a public meeting for November 18, 2025. The meeting was canceled because no submissions were received. No agenda items were considered or decided.
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing preliminary and final plans for residential construction projects. The meeting includes decisions on new houses, additions, and exterior modifications across various village properties.
- Preliminary new house plans for 19 Woodland Pl (lots 1 and 2), 17 Dolma Rd, and 39 Aspen Rd
- Approved new house plans for 3 Coralyn Rd, 190 Madison Rd, 271 Madison Rd, and 40 Mamaroneck Rd
- Approved additions for 21 Barry Rd and 74 Mamaroneck Rd
- Approved retaining wall at 56 Church Lane and portico at 60 Brewster Rd
- Approved amended new house and new pergolas at 66 Sheldrake Rd
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 12, 2025 to consider three applications. The board approved area variances for side‑yard setbacks allowing two‑story attached garages at 19 Shawnee Road and 6 Archer Lane. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The special‑use permit request for a swimming pool at 36 Secor Road was administratively adjourned.
- Approved area variance for side yard and combined side yard setbacks for a two‑story attached garage at 19 Shawnee Road
- Approved area variance for side yard setback for a two‑story attached garage at 6 Archer Lane
- Special use permit application for a swimming pool at 36 Secor Road was administratively adjourned
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance requests for 19 Shawnee Road and 6 Archer Lane to allow attached garages with reduced side‑yard setbacks. Board member Meredith Millen recused herself from the Shawnee Road case. No members or public speakers opposed either application.
- Approved side‑yard and combined side‑yard setback variances for 19 Shawnee Road (Case #30)
- Approved side‑yard and combined side‑yard setback variances for 6 Archer Lane (Case #31)
- Recused Board member Meredith Millen from consideration of the Shawnee Road application
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review applications for residential modifications. The agenda includes requests for roof work, exterior alterations, and a pool house.
- Roof work at 17775 Ardmore Rd
- Exterior alterations at 17776 Grand Park Ave
- Roof and garage door amendments at 17777 Hillview Dr
- Pool house at 17778 12 Burgess Rd
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board voted to approve site‑plan applications for new homes at 1 Coralyn Road, 3 Coralyn Road, 70 Fayette Road, and 190 Madison Road, each involving demolition, buffer protection, and site disturbance. The board also approved a site‑plan with conditions for 40 Mamaroneck Road. Several other applications were continued for public hearing or referred to the Board of Architectural Review.
- Approval of site plan for 1 Coralyn Road – demolition, new home, buffer and disturbance
- Approval of site plan for 3 Coralyn Road – demolition, new home, buffer and disturbance
- Approval of site plan for 70 Fayette Road – demolition, new home, buffer and disturbance
- Approval of site plan for 190 Madison Road – demolition, new home, buffer and disturbance
- Approval with conditions of site plan for 40 Mamaroneck Road – demolition, new home, buffer, disturbance, retaining wall
The Scarsdale Planning Board met on October 22, 2025 to hear ten site‑plan and wetlands applications. Members and the public discussed each proposal, but the minutes contain no vote totals, approvals, denials, or other formal actions. The board indicated that decisions will be posted online after deliberations.
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation will vote on three applications. All three properties are listed as APPROVED on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Village Hall.
- 7 Saxon Woods Rd – Westchester Ethical Cultural Society structure (built 1963) and cottage (built 1907)
- 1148 Post Rd / 2 Lorraine Pl – Demo house built 1955
- 30 Farragut Rd – Demo house built 1955
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review will consider three new house preliminary plans that must be resubmitted, review a fence denial, and approve two additions and a window expansion.
- 41 Carthage Rd: New house plan must resubmit
- 20 Lebanon Rd: New house plan must resubmit
- 47 Brewster Rd: Fence plan DENIED
- 1 Haverford Ave: Window expansion APPROVED
- 46 Fox Meadow Rd: Addition APPROVED
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals continued public hearings on two area variance applications for side‑yard setbacks at 19 Shawnee Road and 6 Archer Lane. It approved special use permits for swimming pools and related amenities at six properties, including 180 Rock Creek Lane, 126 Birchall Drive, 17 Weaver Street, 4 Sherbrooke Road, and 36 Secor Road. The board also scheduled discussion of its fence policy.
- Continue public hearing on side‑yard and combined side‑yard setback variances at 19 Shawnee Road
- Continue public hearing on side‑yard setback variance at 6 Archer Lane
- Approve special use permit extension/amendment for a swimming pool at 180 Rock Creek Lane
- Approve special use permit for a swimming pool at 126 Birchall Drive
- Approve special use permit for swimming pool, spa and sport court at 4 Sherbrooke Road
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously waived the reading of the legal notice. Agenda item #7 for JAF Builders' special use permit to construct a swimming pool was administratively adjourned. No other applications were approved, denied, or voted on at this meeting.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
- Agenda item #7 administratively adjourned
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 7, 2025 to consider several development applications and a special‑use permit amendment. Items include a motion to continue the Fox Meadow Tennis Club lighting amendment hearing, referrals of site‑plan applications for 39 Aspen Road, 87 Carthage Road, and 20 Lebanon Road to the Board of Architectural Review, and an approval with condition for the 87 Carthage Road project. The board also voted to continue hearings for other applications and to refer additional site‑plan proposals.
- Fox Meadow Tennis Club – Non‑Residential Special Use Permit amendment at 14 Wayside Lane (court lighting); motion to continue hearing to Dec. 17, 2025.
- Rising Real Estate Development Inc. – Site‑plan for 39 Aspen Road (demolition, new home, wetlands permit); referred to Board of Architectural Review.
- Brite Avenue Development Corp. – Site‑plan for 87 Carthage Road (new home, buffer disturbance); approved with condition.
- Cooper Real Estate Development LLC – Site‑plan for 20 Lebanon Road (demolition, new home, buffer disturbance); referred to Board of Architectural Review and hearing continued to Nov. 19, 2025.
- A&C Knopp Development Inc. – Site‑plan for 1 Coralyn Road and 3 Coralyn Road (new homes, demolition); administratively adjourned.
The Planning Board voted unanimously to waive the reading of the legal notice. Three site‑plan applications—A&C Knopp Development Inc. at 1 Coralyn Road, A&C Knopp Development Inc. at 3 Coralyn Road, and Rising Real Estate Development Inc. at 70 Fayette Road—were administratively adjourned. No other applications received a decision at this meeting.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
- A&C Knopp Development Inc. site‑plan at 1 Coralyn Road administratively adjourned
- A&C Knopp Development Inc. site‑plan at 3 Coralyn Road administratively adjourned
- Rising Real Estate Development Inc. site‑plan at 70 Fayette Road administratively adjourned
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a site visit and hold a public hearing at the Fox Meadow Tennis Club, 14 Wayside Lane, on September 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on reviewing the proposed temporary court lighting and screening for the tennis courts. Interested parties are invited to attend the viewing.
- Site visit and public hearing at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, 14 Wayside Lane
- Discussion of temporary court lighting for the tennis courts
- Discussion of screening for the tennis courts
- Meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Architectural Review
The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review will consider eight residential projects, including additions, porch enclosures, and exterior alterations. Six applications are slated for approval, two require conditions, and one is held over for further review. Decisions will affect properties on Overlook Rd, Sycamore Rd, Barry Rd, Grand Park Ave, Clarence Rd, Circle Rd, Corell Rd, and Sprague Rd.
- 2‑Story addition with deck at 8 Overlook Rd – approved with conditions
- Enclosed porch at 12 Sycamore Rd – approved
- Addition at 23 Barry Rd – approved
- Enlarge dormers & exterior alterations at 17 Grand Park Ave – held over
- Addition at 174 Clarence Rd – approved
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board approved four applications and continued two public hearings at its September 17, 2025 meeting. The board approved special use permits for Hoff-Barthelson Music School and renewals for Verizon Wireless and AT&T at 110 Secor Road, as well as site plans for Daniel Amato and Shaarei Tikvah. Two public hearings were continued to the October 22, 2025 meeting.
- Hoff-Barthelson Music School approved at 25 School Lane
- Verizon Wireless permit renewed at 110 Secor Road
- AT&T permit renewed at 110 Secor Road
- Daniel Amato site plan approved at 56 Church Lane
- Shaarei Tikvah site plan approved at 46 Fox Meadow Road
At the September 17, 2025 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to waive the reading of the legal notice. No other applications were decided, approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation is meeting to consider demolition applications for several properties. The body is reviewing requests to remove or partially remove houses and structures built between 1907 and 1963.
- Demolition of house at 74 Carthage Rd (built 1948)
- Partial demolition of house at 21 Barry Rd (built 1925)
- Demolition of house at 80 Garden Rd (built 1954)
- Demolition of house at 88 Garden Rd (built 1910)
- Demolition of house at 17 Highland Way (built 1937)
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board considered an application from 80 Garden Road LLC, Wood Garden Associates LLC, and 2156 24 Avenue LLC to merge and subdivide the three tax lots at 80, 88, and 90 Garden Road into six lots, and to approve site plans for disturbance, demolition, and a wetland permit for building five new single‑family homes after demolishing two existing homes. The Board voted 4‑0 to approve the application and 4‑0 to authorize staff to circulate a notice of intent to declare the Planning Board the lead agency for SEQRA. It also voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing to the November 5, 2025 meeting.
- Subdivision approval: merge 80, 88, 90 Garden Road into six tax lots
- Site‑plan approval for disturbance exceeding threshold
- Demolition permit for two existing single‑family homes
- Wetland permit for regulated activities in Wetland‑Controlled Area
- Motions: continue hearing to Nov 5, 2025; authorize SEQRA lead‑agency notice
The Planning Board held a special public meeting to hear the 80‑90 Garden Road subdivision, site‑plan, demolition and wetland permit application. The Board waived the reading of the legal notice by unanimous vote. The Board indicated that substantive decisions on the application will be made at a future meeting after staff and consultant input. No approvals or denials were issued at this session.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous)
- No substantive approvals or denials issued; application deferred to future meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals decided on special use permits for swimming pools and spas at three residential addresses. The board also voted to continue public hearings for two area variance requests regarding attached garages. One application for a swimming pool and spa was administratively adjourned.
- Approved Special Use Permit Extension for swimming pool at 5 Paddington Road
- Approved Special Use Permit for swimming pool and spa at 10 Brittany Close
- Approved Special Use Permit for swimming pool at 25 Harvest Drive
- Continued public hearing for side yard setbacks for a garage at 19 Shawnee Road
- Continued public hearing for side yard setback for a garage at 6 Archer Lane
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an 18‑month extension of the special‑use permit for Peggy Sanchez to build a swimming pool at 5 Paddington Road. The Board also approved a special‑use permit for Gregory Rosen to construct a swimming pool and spa at 10 Brittany Close. No decisions were recorded for the remaining applications.
- Approved 18‑month Special Use Permit extension for 5 Paddington Road (vote details not specified)
- Approved Special Use Permit for swimming pool and spa at 10 Brittany Close (vote details not specified)
- No decision recorded for Special Use Permit at 25 Harvest Drive
- No decision recorded for Area Variances at 19 Shawnee Road
- No decision recorded for Area Variance at 6 Archer Lane
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing several residential project applications. The meeting includes approvals for additions and windows, as well as referrals for new house constructions.
- New house preliminary review at 87 Carthage Rd (Must Resubmit)
- New house preliminary review at 70 Fayette Rd (Must Resubmit)
- Addition approval at 71 Tunstall Rd
- Addition approval at 18 Cooper Rd
- Addition and windows approval at 6 Gate House Rd
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing applications for new houses, additions, and exterior modifications. The board is deciding on approvals, conditional approvals, or requiring resubmissions for various residential properties.
- New house preliminary reviews for 190 Madison Rd, 87 Carthage Rd, and 70 Fayette Rd
- Approval of a new house at 22 Meadow Rd
- Approval of a 1-story addition and siding change to stucco at 9 Dobbs Terrace
- Approval of a 2nd floor addition at 15 Wynmor Rd
- Approval of signage for Scarsdale Improvement 'Moquette' at 11 Boniface Circle
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing applications for new houses, additions, and renovations. The meeting includes decisions on residential projects and a renovation for DeCicco & Sons.
- New house preliminary plans for 4 Coralyn Rd and 3 Coralyn Rd
- New house construction at 40 Cushman Rd
- DeCicco & Sons renovation at 58 East Parkway
- Second floor additions at 76 Huntington Ave and 19 Black Birch Lane
- Fence application for 1181 Post Rd
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed several site plan applications for new home construction and demolition. Most items were referred to the Board of Architectural Review and had their public hearings continued to September 17, 2025.
- Referral to Architectural Review and hearing continuation for 87 Carthage Road (Brite Avenue Development Corp.)
- Referral to Architectural Review and hearing continuation for 70 Fayette Road (Rising Real Estate Development Inc.)
- Referral to Architectural Review and hearing continuation for 41 Carthage Road (Rising Real Estate Development Inc.)
- Referral to Architectural Review and hearing continuation for 190 Madison Road (CAD Development)
- Hearing continuation for a Wetland Permit amendment at 126 Birchall Drive
The Planning Board unanimously waived the reading of the legal notice. The subdivision application for 48 Taunton Rd was adjourned by the applicant and will be heard at the September 17, 2025 meeting. No other applications were approved, denied, or voted on during this session.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
- Adjourned 48 Taunton Rd subdivision application to Sep 17, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals met to consider Special Use Permits for swimming pool construction. One application was approved, while another was administratively adjourned.
- Approved Special Use Permit for a swimming pool at 34 Greenacres Avenue (Vadim Zlotinkov)
- Administratively adjourned Special Use Permit extension for a swimming pool at 5 Paddington Road (Peggy Sanchez)
The Board administratively adjourned Peggy Sanchez's pool permit extension because a quorum was not present. The Board approved Vadim Zlotinkov's special use permit to build a swimming pool at 34 Greenacres Avenue with conditions, voting 3‑0‑0‑2. The minutes of the March 12 and April 9, 2025 meetings were approved, and the next meeting was set for September 10, 2025.
- Peggy Sanchez pool permit extension administratively adjourned (no quorum)
- Approved Vadim Zlotinkov swimming pool special use permit (vote 3-0-0-2)
- Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Entered advice of counsel session at 7:15 p.m.
- Exited advice of counsel session at 7:30 p.m.
- Announced next meeting for September 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet to consider the demolition of two residential properties. One item has been postponed and another is listed as held over.
- Demolition of house built in 1948 at 74 Carthage Rd (postponed until September 16th)
- Demolition of house built in 1925 at 21 Barry Rd (held over)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review several preliminary and held-over applications for new houses and additions. The agenda includes reviews for both residential properties and a commercial renovation.
- Preliminary review for new house at 40 Mamaroneck Rd (TDJ Contracting Corp)
- Preliminary review for new house at 39 Aspen Rd (Rising Real Estate Dev)
- Review of two new houses at 22 Meadow Rd (Mr & Mrs Rotter)
- Review of two new houses at 40 Cushman Rd (Cushman Realty)
- Renovation of DeCicco & Sons at 58 East Parkway (Christie Spencer Corp)
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted on several residential site plans and special use permits. Some projects were approved with conditions, while others were referred to the Board of Architectural Review or had their public hearings continued to July 23, 2025.
- Approved site plans for 20 Meadow Road and 22 Meadow Road (demolition and new home construction)
- Approved Non-Residential Special Use Permit renewal for T-Mobile Northeast LLC at 110 Secor Road
- Approved site plan for a swimming pool in a cluster subdivision at 10 Brittany Close
- Referred 1 Coralyn Road, 3 Coralyn Road, 46 Fox Meadow Road, and 39 Aspen Road to the Board of Architectural Review
- Distributed Notice of Intent to declare the Planning Board as Lead Agency for 46 Fox Meadow Road
The Planning Board unanimously voted to waive the reading of the legal notice. The wetland permit amendment for 126 Birchall Drive LLC was placed on administrative adjournment. No other site‑plan or special‑use applications were approved or denied at this meeting.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
- Administratively adjourned Wetland Permit amendment for 126 Birchall Drive LLC
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing applications for home additions, new construction, and signage. The body is deciding on approvals, conditional approvals, or holding over items for future meetings.
- New house at 8 Crest Lane (Approved with conditions)
- Signage for 'Lucia's' at 2 Garth Rd (Approved with conditions)
- DeCicco & Sons renovation at 58 East Parkway (Held over)
- New house window amendments at 26 Aspen Rd (Approved)
- Additions at 86 Catherine Rd (Approved)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation is meeting to consider the demolition of four houses. The agenda notes previous statuses for these properties, including approvals and a withdrawal.
- 20 Lebanon Rd – Demo house built in 1948 (Approved)
- 200 Johnson Rd – Demo house built in 1949 (Approved)
- 74 Carthage Rd – Demo house built in 1948 (Held Over)
- 53 Graham Rd – Demo house built in 1930 (Withdrawn)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals reviewed five applications for residential property modifications. The board approved three requests for a fence, a swimming pool, and a sport court, while denying two requests for a pergola and a sport court.
- Approved amended fence height variance at 8 Roosevelt Place
- Approved swimming pool special use permit amendment and extension at 23 Autenrieth Road
- Denied side on corner setback variance for a pergola at 27 Whig Road
- Denied rear and side yard setback variances for a sport court at 28 Stonehouse Road
- Approved special use permit for a sport court at 12 Mohican Trail
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to waive the reading of the legal notice. No votes or resolutions were recorded for any of the five applications discussed. The Board indicated that decisions will be posted on the village website after deliberations.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review applications for exterior modifications, additions, and expansions. The agenda includes a mix of residential home improvements and a commercial storefront expansion.
- Storefront expansion at 10 Spencer Pl (Scarsdale Improvement Wilson & Sons)
- Scarsdale Library Pavilion at 50 Olmsted Rd
- Two detached garages at 8 Wayside Lane
- Addition at 129 Fox Meadow Rd
- Second driveway entrance at 1 Overlook Rd
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed site plan applications for residential and public properties. The board approved permits and plans for five locations and continued public hearings for others.
- Approved wetlands permit for Scarsdale Public Library at 50 Olmsted Road
- Approved site plans with conditions for 40 Cushman Road and 8 Crest Lane
- Approved amended subdivision site plan for 2 Cooper Road
- Approved site plan for driveway reconfiguration at 3 Mamaroneck Road
- Continued public hearings for 20 Meadow Road, 22 Meadow Road, and 40 Mamaroneck Road
The Scarsdale Planning Board met on May 28, 2025 with four members present and heard seven development applications. The board discussed each proposal but did not record any votes or resolutions on them. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to waive the reading of the legal notice.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation is meeting to consider the demolition of five houses. The committee will review properties built between 1930 and 1954.
- Demolition consideration for 53 Graham Rd (built 1930)
- Demolition consideration for 41 Carthage Rd (built 1954)
- Demolition consideration for 39 Aspen Rd (built 1954)
- Demolition consideration for 70 Fayette Rd (built 1954)
- Demolition consideration for 190 Madison Rd (built 1953)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on five applications for special use permits and a variance at its May 14, 2025 meeting. All applications were approved 4-0. Items included swimming pools at 22 Harvest Drive, 31 Mamaroneck Road, 2A Normandy Lane, 4 Oak Lane, and 13 Overlook Road, with a variance for building coverage at 4 Oak Lane.
- Approved special use permit for swimming pool at 22 Harvest Drive (Joseph Sarachek & Heather Rosenstein).
- Approved special use permit for swimming pool and hot tub at 31 Mamaroneck Road (Aaron Schumm & Sans Thakur).
- Approved special use permit for swimming pool at 2A Normandy Lane (Leonard & Zoya Lipsky).
- Approved special use permit and variance for building coverage at 4 Oak Lane (Glenn & Lauren Jacobson).
- Approved special use permit for swimming pool at 13 Overlook Road (Sanjiv Mehra).
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals met with four members present. It approved the special use permit for Joseph Sarachek & Heather Rosenstein to construct a swimming pool at 22 Harvest Drive, finding the project meets code requirements and imposing fence and screening conditions. No other applications were decided at this meeting.
- Approved Special Use Permit for swimming pool at 22 Harvest Drive (Joseph Sarachek & Heather Rosenstein)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing several residential applications for new construction, additions, and exterior changes. The meeting includes items that were previously approved, held over, or require resubmission.
- Site improvements and new house preliminary plans for 20 Meadow Rd
- Façade change at 19 Boulder Brook Rd
- Addition at 46 Secor Rd
- Roof overhang and window change at 9 Church Lane
- New houses (x3) at 16 Hamilton Rd and addition (x3) at 2 Kathy Lane
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review applications for new houses, additions, and exterior modifications. The board will determine approvals or request resubmissions for projects across various village properties.
- New house applications for 8 Crest Lane and 40 Cushman Rd (marked Must Resubmit)
- New house applications for 271 Madison Rd and 54 Harvest Dr
- Additions at 44 Carthage Rd and 2 Wynmor Rd
- Signage for 'The Press' at 35 Spencer Pl
- Fence installations at 15 Hutchinson Ave and 40 Taunton Rd
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board voted 4-0 to approve site plans for disturbances at 189 Heathcote Road, 129 Fox Meadow Road, and 62 Stratton Road, all for buffer and disturbance thresholds. The board continued the public hearing for the Fox Meadow Tennis Club's special use permit amendment to install additional court lighting and reconfigure a court. Applications for 20 and 22 Meadow Road (Rotter) were both referred to the Board of Architectural Review and continued to May 28, as was the Moyles driveway reconfiguration at 3 Mamaroneck Road.
- Approved site plan for 189 Heathcote Road (189 Heathcote LLC) – buffer disturbance, 4-0
- Approved site plan for 129 Fox Meadow Road (Benjamin Taylor) – swimming pool and patio, 4-0
- Fox Meadow Tennis Club (14 Wayside Lane) – public hearing continued to May 28 for court lighting and reconfiguration
- Mr. & Mrs. Rotter – 20 and 22 Meadow Road: referred to Board of Architectural Review and public hearings continued to May 28; 22 includes demolition and new home
- Mr. & Mrs. Moyles (3 Mamaroneck Road) – public hearing continued to May 28 for driveway reconfiguration
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet to consider a property at 53 Graham Rd. This item is listed as a demo house built in 1930 and is noted as a hold over.
- Review of 53 Graham Rd (demo house built in 1930)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on ten applications at its April 9, 2025 meeting. Eight items were approved unanimously, two public hearings were continued to May 14, 2025, and one item was adjourned by the applicant. The board approved multiple variances for a second-story addition and portico at 27 Whig Road, and continued hearings on a pool house and swimming pool at 31 Mamaroneck Road.
- Approved rear yard setback variance for garden shed at 12 River Road
- Approved amended special use permit for pool equipment at 1 Overlook Road
- Approved three variances for second-story addition and portico at 27 Whig Road
- Continued public hearing for area variance and special use permit for pool house and pool at 31 Mamaroneck Road
- Continued public hearing for special use permit renewal at 2A Normandy Road
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to waive the reading of the legal notice at the start of the April 9, 2025 meeting. No applications were approved or denied; one variance request was withdrawn, another was adjourned to the May 14 meeting, and the Chair recused himself from one agenda item. The Board heard the remaining applications but recorded no decisions.
- Waived reading of legal notice (unanimous vote)
- Application #3 (Kacey & Alec Ofsevit variance) withdrawn by applicant
- Application #4 (Jacobson pool equipment amendment) adjourned to May 14, 2025 by applicant
- Chair recused from agenda item #8 (Benaissa setback variance)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review applications for residential property changes. The agenda includes requests for new houses, garages, and exterior modifications.
- Two new houses at 72 Chase Rd
- Detached garage at 8 Wayside Lane
- Shed at 62 Stratton Rd
- Fence at 15 Hutchinson Ave
- Skylights and windows at 23 Springdale Rd
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved site plans for four properties involving buffer disturbance, demolition, and a swimming pool. They also continued a public hearing for a subdivision amendment at 2 Cooper Road to April 23, 2025, and referred two other applications to the Board of Architectural Review. Two items from previous agendas were adjourned.
- Approved site plan with conditions for Hamilton Rd Builders LLC at 16 Hamilton Road
- Approved site plan with conditions for TDJ Contracting Corp. at 271 Madison Road
- Approved site plan for Michael & Gabrielle Felman at 54 Harvest Drive
- Approved cluster site plan with conditions for a swimming pool at 35 Murray Hill Road
- Continued public hearing for Cooper Real Estate Development LLC's subdivision amendment at 2 Cooper Road
The Scarsdale Planning Board approved site plan applications for new homes at 16 Hamilton Road, 271 Madison Road, and 54 Harvest Drive, each with conditions. The board also approved a swimming pool site plan at 35 Murray Hill Road and continued hearings for 2 Cooper Road, 40 Cushman Road, and 8 Crest Lane. Two applications were adjourned by the applicants to the April 23, 2025 meeting.
- Approved Hamilton Rd Builders site plan at 16 Hamilton Road with conditions (4-0)
- Approved TDJ Contracting site plan at 271 Madison Road with conditions (4-0)
- Approved Felman site plan at 54 Harvest Drive (4-0)
- Approved Murray Hill Road LLC pool site plan at 35 Murray Hill Road with conditions (4-0)
- Continued Cooper Real Estate Development hearing at 2 Cooper Road to April 23, 2025 (4-0)
- Referred 40 Cushman Realty application to Board of Architectural Review (4-0)
- Continued 40 Cushman Realty public hearing pending additional submissions (4-0)
- Referred 8 Crest Lane Corp application to Board of Architectural Review (4-0)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing various site plans for residential additions, structures, and commercial signage. The body is deciding on approvals, conditional approvals, or requiring resubmissions for projects across the village.
- Approved additions at 25 Oak Lane, 56 Sprague Rd, 75 Walworth Ave, 51 Ogden Rd, and 48 Taunton Rd
- Approved signage for 'Bunny Hive' at 58 Christie Pl and 'Lazara Lara' at 42 Garth Rd
- Conditional approval for a pool pavilion at 5 Heathcote Rd and a new house at 8 Dell Rd
- Withdrawn applications for 62 Stratton Rd and 23 Springdale Rd
- Required resubmission for a retaining wall at 189 Heathcote Rd
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Scarsdale Committee for Historic Preservation will hold a public meeting to consider a previously tabled (held-over) application for the demolition of a house built in 1930 at 53 Graham Road. No other items are on the agenda.
- 53 Graham Rd – demolition of a house built in 1930 (held over from a prior meeting)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on seven applications, approving five special use permits for swimming pools, spas, and a sport court, all by 5-0 votes. One public hearing was continued to April 9, 2025, and three items were adjourned or withdrawn. A variance for lot coverage was granted at 3 Archer Lane.
- Approved special use permit for swimming pool and spa at 6 Archer Lane (Lipschik) 5-0
- Approved special use permit amendment for swimming pool at 54 Harvest Drive (Felman) 5-0 with condition
- Continued public hearing for special use permit renewal at 22 Harvest Drive (Sarachek) to April 9, 2025
- Approved special use permit and lot coverage variance for swimming pool and spa at 3 Archer Lane (Gugilev) 5-0
- Withdrawn: special use permit and variances for jacuzzi, cold plunge, sauna at 21 Tisdale Road (ABC Metal Works)
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved five special use permits: swimming pools and spas at 6 Archer Lane, 3 Archer Lane, and 5 Heathcote Road; a pool equipment relocation at 54 Harvest Drive; and a sports court at 5 Barker Lane. The board also adjourned the hearing for a pool at 22 Harvest Drive to April 9, 2025, and approved a landscaping amendment for 31 Murray Hill Road. One application was withdrawn and three were adjourned.
- Approved special use permit for pool and spa at 6 Archer Lane (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit amendment for pool equipment relocation at 54 Harvest Drive (unanimous)
- Adjourned special use permit hearing for pool at 22 Harvest Drive to April 9, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for pool and spa at 3 Archer Lane (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit amendment for spa at 5 Heathcote Road (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for sports court at 5 Barker Lane (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit amendment for landscaping at 31 Murray Hill Road (unanimous)
- Withdrawn: ABC Metal Works LLC application for jacuzzi, cold plunge, sauna at 21 Tisdale Road
Board of Architectural Review
The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review is considering 15 applications for new houses, additions, fences, signage, and other modifications. Several items are marked as must resubmit, withdrawn, held over, or approved with conditions. One fence and one signage application have been withdrawn.
- New house at 216 Hamilton Rd – must resubmit
- New house at 271 Madison Rd – must resubmit
- Addition and retaining walls at 129 Fox Meadow Rd – must resubmit
- Signage for 'The Press' at 35 Spencer Pl – withdrawn
- New house preliminary review at 72 Chase Rd – must resubmit
Planning Board
The Scarsdale Planning Board met on February 26, 2025. They approved a site plan amendment for 8 Dell Road (4-1 vote) and a non-residential special use permit for the Church of St. James the Less at 10 Church Lane (5-0 with conditions). A public hearing for Fox Meadow Tennis Club at 14 Wayside Lane regarding additional court lighting and court reconfiguration was continued to March 26, 2025. An application for 35 Murray Hill Road was adjourned by the applicant, and one for 210 Fox Meadow Road was withdrawn.
- Approved 4-1: A&C Knopp Development site plan amendment at 8 Dell Road for adjoining property buffer, disturbance, and demolition
- Approved 5-0 with conditions: Church of St. James the Less non-residential special use permit at 10 Church Lane for site improvements
- Continued to March 26: Fox Meadow Tennis Club amend non-residential special use permit for court lighting and court reconfiguration at 14 Wayside Lane
- Adjourned by applicant: Michael Glick cluster site plan at 35 Murray Hill Road
- Withdrawn: Shari & Frederick Weinstein site plan for flag lot and disturbance at 210 Fox Meadow Road
The Planning Board approved an amended site plan for A&C Knopp Development at 8 Dell Road, allowing a redesigned, slightly smaller home moved forward on the lot. The board also approved a non-residential special use permit for the Church of St. James the Less at 10 Church Lane, with conditions, and continued the Fox Meadow Tennis Club's application to March 26, 2025. Two other applications were adjourned or withdrawn.
- Approved amended site plan for 8 Dell Road (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for Church of St. James the Less with conditions (5-0)
- Continued Fox Meadow Tennis Club hearing to March 26, 2025 (5-0)
- Adjourned 35 Murray Hill Road application to March 26, 2025
- Withdrawn application at 210 Fox Meadow Road
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet on February 11, 2025, to consider a single item: the demolition of a house built in 1953 at 40 Cushman Road. The agenda lists the application as approved.
- 40 Cushman Rd – demolition of a house built in 1953, marked as approved
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review will consider several applications, including approvals for a new house amendment at 15 Quaker Center, additions at 44 Brewster Rd and 52 Greenacres Ave, and J.P. Morgan signage at 34 Popham Rd. One item—a pergola and exterior alterations at 2 Walworth Ave—is held over from a prior meeting. Several other items have been withdrawn.
- Pergola and exterior alterations at 2 Walworth Ave (held over)
- J.P. Morgan signage at 34 Popham Rd (approved)
- Amend new house at 15 Quaker Center (approved)
- Addition at 44 Brewster Rd (approved)
- Addition at 52 Greenacres Ave (approved)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals voted on eight applications for swimming pool special use permits, approving four and continuing three public hearings to March 12, 2025. Two applications were adjourned by the applicants. All votes were 4-0 except one 3-1 vote to continue a hearing for a pool and variance at 3 Archer Lane.
- Approved special use permits for pools at 8 White Birch Lane, 6 Cooper Road, 8 Continental Road, and 62 Stratton Road
- Continued public hearings for pool permits at 6 Archer Lane, 54 Harvest Drive, and 3 Archer Lane (also seeking a lot coverage variance)
- Adjourned applications for 22 Harvest Drive and 21 Tisdale Road at applicant's request
- All votes were 4-0 except a 3-1 vote to continue the hearing for 3 Archer Lane
- Decisions were made on permits for swimming pools, spas, and associated equipment
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special use permits for swimming pools at 8 White Birch Lane, 6 Cooper Road, 8 Continental Road, and 62 Stratton Road, each with conditions. Four other applications were adjourned to the March 12, 2025 meeting, including two at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.
- Approved special use permit for pool at 8 White Birch Lane (4-0)
- Approved special use permit amendment for pool relocation at 6 Cooper Road (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for pool and spa at 8 Continental Road (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for pool at 62 Stratton Road, as amended (4-0)
- Adjourned pool and spa hearing at 6 Archer Lane to March 12, 2025 (4-0)
- Adjourned pool equipment relocation hearing at 54 Harvest Drive to March 12, 2025 (4-0)
- Adjourned lot coverage variance hearing at 3 Archer Lane to March 12, 2025 (4-0)
- Adjourned by applicant: 22 Harvest Drive and 21 Tisdale Road hearings to March 12, 2025
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 3, 2025, to consider six site plan applications involving disturbance in the adjoining property buffer, site disturbance thresholds, and demolition. Two applications (69 Penn Boulevard and 35 Murray Hill Road) have been adjourned. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting which included votes to refer several applications to the Architectural Review and Zoning Boards of Appeals.
- Public hearing for site plans with demolition: 16 Hamilton Rd, 271 Madison Rd, 54 Harvest Dr
- Public hearing for site plans without demolition (buffer/disturbance): 189 Heathcote Rd, 62 Stratton Rd, 129 Fox Meadow Rd
- Adjourned applications: 69 Penn Blvd (plat) and 35 Murray Hill Rd (cluster site plan) postponed
- Board to approve minutes from prior meeting including referrals to Architectural Review and Zoning Board of Appeals
The Scarsdale Planning Board held public hearings on seven site plan applications but made no final approvals. The board referred applications at 189 Heathcote Road, 16 Hamilton Road, 271 Madison Road, 62 Stratton Road, 129 Fox Meadow Road, and 54 Harvest Drive to the Board of Architectural Review and/or Zoning Board of Appeals for review. Public hearings were continued for applications at 16 Hamilton Road, 271 Madison Road, 62 Stratton Road, 129 Fox Meadow Road, and 54 Harvest Drive pending additional submissions. The application at 69 Penn Boulevard was adjourned pending receipt of a zoning compliant subdivision plat.
- Referred 189 Heathcote Rd site plan to Board of Architectural Review and Zoning Board of Appeals
- Referred 16 Hamilton Rd site plan to Board of Architectural Review; continued public hearing
- Referred 271 Madison Rd site plan to Board of Architectural Review; continued public hearing
- Referred 62 Stratton Rd site plan to Board of Architectural Review and Zoning Board of Appeals; continued public hearing
- Referred 129 Fox Meadow Rd site plan to Board of Architectural Review; continued public hearing with 12 conditions
- Referred 54 Harvest Dr site plan to Board of Architectural Review and Zoning Board of Appeals
- Adjourned 69 Penn Blvd plat application pending zoning compliant subdivision plat
- Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 meeting unanimously
Board of Architectural Review
The Scarsdale Board of Architectural Review met on January 27, 2025, to review 11 applications for residential and commercial property modifications. The board approved six applications, including new houses, garage alterations, and dormers. Three applications were held over for future review, and one was withdrawn. One application was approved with conditions.
- Approved new house construction for JAF Builders Corp at 36 Secor Rd with conditions
- Approved new house construction for Mr & Mrs Knopp at 2024-06608 Dell Rd (held over previously)
- Approved dormer additions for Mr & Mrs Haugh at 16 Paddington Rd
- Approved full gut renovation and additions for Mr & Mrs Aubrey at 5 Hillview Dr Reno
- Held over application for new house by Li & Lan at 15 Penn Blvd
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for site plan approval. These requests primarily involve site disturbances in adjoining property buffers and demolition permits.
- Site Plan approval for 189 Heathcote Road (189 Heathcote LLC)
- Site Plan approval and demolition for 16 Hamilton Road (Hamilton Rd Builders LLC)
- Site Plan approval and demolition for 271 Madison Road (TDJ Contracting Corp.)
- Site Plan approval for 62 Stratton Road (Mohamed Latib) and 129 Fox Meadow Road (Benjamin Taylor)
- Cluster site plan in a cluster subdivision for 35 Murray Hill Road (Micheal Glick)
Committee for Historic Preservation
The Committee for Historic Preservation will consider a demolition application for a house built in 1928 at 17 Dolma Road, which is listed on the agenda as denied. The meeting is held in person at Village Hall on January 21, 2025.
- Denial of demolition application for 1928 house at 17 Dolma Road
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special use permits for swimming pools at 30 Paddington Road and 17 Murray Hill Road, both by a 5-0 vote. The board also continued a public hearing for a side yard variance and special use permit at 8 White Birch Lane to the February 5, 2025 meeting.
- Approved special use permit for Mario Quaresma/De Moura to construct a swimming pool and spa at 30 Paddington Road (5-0)
- Approved special use permit amendment for Stacey and Richard Schutzer to relocate swimming pool equipment at 17 Murray Hill Road (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for Jhirad Yigal's variance application for a side yard setback at 8 White Birch Lane to February 5, 2025
- Continued public hearing for Jhirad Yigal's special use permit for a swimming pool at 8 White Birch Lane to February 5, 2025
The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a swimming pool and spa at 30 Paddington Road and an amendment to relocate pool equipment at 17 Murray Hill Road. The board tabled a variance and special use permit request for a pool at 8 White Birch Lane, continuing the hearing to February 5, 2025.
- Approved special use permit for pool and spa at 30 Paddington Road (5-0)
- Approved special use permit amendment to relocate pool equipment at 17 Murray Hill Road (5-0)
- Tabled side yard variance for pool at 8 White Birch Lane to Feb 5, 2025
- Tabled special use permit for pool at 8 White Birch Lane to Feb 5, 2025
- Approved minutes of Nov 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review meets to review and decide on five architectural applications. One project (dormers at Paddington Rd) has been withdrawn. Two projects (additions at 238 Madison Rd and a fence at 10 Oak Way) are approved outright. Two others (piers and circular drive at 2 Cooper Rd and fence and gates at 42 Mamaroneck Rd) are approved with conditions.
- 17612 – Dormers at Paddington Rd – WITHDRAWN
- 17613 – Additions at 238 Madison Rd – APPROVED
- 17614 – Piers & Circular Drive at 2 Cooper Rd – APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
- 17615 – Fence at 10 Oak Way – APPROVED
- 17616 – Fence & Gates x3 at 42 Mamaroneck Rd – APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS