Pleasant Ridge roundup: Zoning Board approves two variances; Planning Board to weigh 75-home golf course subdivision
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential variances unanimously on July 9, clearing the way for a new porch roof on Eastview Drive and a six-foot vinyl fence on Sy Court. Both votes were 5-0.
Zoning Board of Appeals — July 9
The board approved a variance for a new porch roof at 38 Eastview Drive and a variance for a six-foot white vinyl fence at 9 Sy Court. Each application passed by a 5-0 vote. No further details on conditions or scope were available in the minutes provided.
Town Board — July 14 (agenda only; minutes not yet published)
The Town Board's July 14 meeting was scheduled to include several public hearings and contract decisions. Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Items on the agenda included:
- A public hearing on solar photovoltaic arrays at 2 Walker Road.
- Continued public hearings on the Steep Slope Protection and Freshwater Wetlands codes.
- Authorization to sell eight properties following a July 10, 2026 tax foreclosure auction.
- An emergency contract for fire hazard mitigation at the Clay Bird Lane site.
- A contract with Trius Inc. for the Water Department Vactor Water Pump assembly.
No vote tallies, dollar amounts, or final decisions are available from the supplied record.
Architectural Review Board — July 16 (agenda only; minutes not yet published)
The Architectural Review Board was scheduled to review two new business sign applications:
- A new sign for 'il Caffe' di Napoli' at 363 Elwood Ave.
- A new sign for 'The Main Star Salon' at 677 Commerce St.
Outcomes are not yet available.
Coming up
Planning Board — July 20
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a large-scale development proposal and a historic-building renovation. The agenda includes:
- A proposed subdivision of 214.41 acres at 835 & 855 Sleepy Hollow Lake Rd for an 18-hole golf course, country club, and approximately 75 homes.
- A public hearing for a renovation and addition to a 1930s building at 630 Bedford Road.
- Extension requests for subdivision #SD 20-6, site-plan #20-012, and Steep Slopes #SS 20-015 for Brightview Senior Living at 364 & 236 Grasslands Road.
- A petition to the Town Board for a text amendment to Section 218-43 regarding nonprofit membership clubs.
Town Board — July 21
The Town Board has scheduled an additional work session covering development policy, capital planning, and several site-specific reviews:
- A development moratorium discussion.
- Proposals for the 15 W. Stevens RFP.
- Review of the Bradhurst Apartment project.
- Speed limit review on Bradhurst Avenue.
- Review of the 3-5 Year Capital Plan and Multi-Year Spending Plan.
Both upcoming meetings are listed as agenda items only; no decisions have been made.