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Home My WebLink About16 - Oct 5, 2026 - PUBLIC_RedactedRichard Fon Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Chairman Director of Planning TOWN OF YORKTOWN PLANNING BOARD Albert. A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598, Phone: (914) 962-6565, Fax: (914) 962-3986 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA YORKTOWN TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Crompond / Croton Heights / Huntersville / Jefferson Valley / Kitchawan / Mohegan Lake / Shrub Oak / Sparkle Lake / Teatown / Yorktown / Yorktown Heights October 5, 2026 7:00 PM 1. Correspondence 2. Meeting Minutes – September 14, 2026 REGULAR SESSION 3. MJM Subdivision First 90-Day Time Extension Request Location: 17.18-2-2; 3232 Gomer Street Contact: Site Design Consultants Description: Preliminary subdivision layout approved by Planning Board Resolution #26-10 dated March 23, 2026. This property was approved for the use of flexibility standards per Town Board Resolution dated July 18, 2023. 4. Colangelo Subdivision Second 90-Day Time Extension Request Location: 35.16-1-4; 1805 Jacob Road Contact: Hocherman Tortorella & Wekstein, LLP; Site Design Consultants Description: Approved 6-lot subidvision in the R1-160 zone approved by Planning Board Resolution #21- 01 dated February 8, 2021. This property was approved for the use of flexibility standards per Town Board Resolution dated November 18, 2026. 5. Nantucket Sound Sons, LLC Decision Statement Location: 37.18-2-86; 385 Kear Street Contact: Joseph Thompson, Architect Description: Proposed changes to previously approved site plan by Planning Board Resolution #21-14 dated August 9, 2021. WORK SESSION 6. Grishaj Subdivision Discussion Site Plan Location: 16.17-2-77; 3319 Stony Street Contact: Site Design Consultants Description: Approved preliminary subdivision layout by Planning Board Resolution #24-20 on September 9, 2024, and reapproved by Resolution #26-01 on January 12, 2026. 7. AMS Discussion Temporary Sales Trailer Location: 5.19-1-15; 800 East Main Street Contact: DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP Description: Proposed 1,200 sq. ft. temporary leasing office to open 10 months prior to the completion of construction for the purpose of facilitating leasing efforts among the senior demographic. Planning Board Meeting October 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2 8. 3611 Gomer Street Discussion Special Use Permit Location: 17.15-1-18; 3611 Gomer Street Contact: NYS Essential Power Description: Proposed installation of a 24.75 kW ground-mounted solar system on 1.7 acres in the R1-20 zone. 9. Poggioreale Discussion Field Change Location: 26.20-2-3; 2829 Crompond Road Contact: Vincent & Christina Poggioreale Description: Proposed amendments to site plan previously approved by Resolution #25-18. The area between the playground and the building will be regraded to create a surface closer to the building’s first floor elevation. The building has also been redesigned to create a separate entryway to the apartment in the rear of the existing house. Last revised: October 1, 2026 Correspondence Minutes MJM Subdivision Colangelo Subdivision Nantucket Sound Sons, LLC From: Felicity Arengo Sent: Monday, December 8, 2025 10:44 AM To: Robyn Steinberg <rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov> Cc: ; John Tegeder <jtegeder@yorktownny.gov>; Ian Richey <irichey@yorktownny.gov>; Susan Siegel Subject: 385 Kear Street - Mohansic Trail Head Proposed Additional Improvement Plan The New York New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC) assists the Town of Yorktown in planning, developing, maintaining, and protecting trails managed by their Parks and Recreation Department as per the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 7/8/2013. As volunteer supervisors for the NYNJTC, we have been asked to comment on the impact of the mitigation proposed by Nantucket Sound Sons LLC in the Amended Site Plan Application for the Mohansic Trailway access on Baldwin Rd. NYNJTC trail maintainers are responsible for clearing vegetation on a path sufficiently wide and high enough so that users can easily walk the trail without touching surrounding growth. On boardwalks, maintainers trim and remove vegetation directly on the trail and within 12–18 inches of the boardwalk edge. The applicant proposes removing invasive Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, and Japanese barberry, and replanting the trail entry area with native species. These invasives grow rapidly and heavily encroach on the trail, so their removal should improve conditions and support routine maintenance needed to keep the trail accessible. However, eliminating Japanese knotweed and restoring the area with native plants is a long-term effort requiring a multi-pronged, multi-year strategy that should extend beyond the two proposed interventions and the one-year post-planting guarantee. Basic establishment of a restored area typically takes 3–5 years, while developing a robust, resilient ecosystem can take 5–10 years with continued invasive-species management. The plan also calls for protecting an existing patch of Queen Anne’s lace, but because this species is non-native, often considered invasive, and classified as a noxious weed in some states, special protection is not necessary. The applicant also proposes installing two benches along the trail. Because the boardwalk is designed to be accessible, the placement of benches should not reduce the current trail width. NYNJTC volunteers are responsible for maintaining trail infrastructure such as boardwalks and bridges but not park infrastructure such as benches; any issues with these are promptly reported to the Parks and Recreation Department. The P&R Department can advise on the type of bench that would be appropriate for a high-use site exposed to the elements. Please let us know if you have any additional questions, Sincerely, Felicity Arengo, Michael MacDonald New York New Jersey Trail Conference Volunteer Trail Co-Supervisors, Yorktown On Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM Robyn Steinberg <rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov> wrote: Attached please find an updated plan that includes the label leaders so the items on the plan are identified. ************************************************* Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Town of Yorktown Planning Department Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Room 222 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Phone: 914-962-6565 Email: rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov Web: http://www.yorktownny.gov/planning From: Robyn Steinberg Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 9:36 AM To: 'Felicity Arengo' Cc: John Tegeder <jtegeder@yorktownny.gov>; Ian Richey <irichey@yorktownny.gov> Subject: FW: 385 Kear Street- Mohansic Trail Head Proposed Additional Improvement Plan Felicity, Please take a look at the attached plan from the applicant who is supposed to remove the knotweed. They need to provide more mitigation for their site, so when they remove the knotweed, they also are proposing the improvements in red. As those that maintain the trail, we would like to know your thoughts about the proposed plan. Thanks, Robyn ************************************************* Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Town of Yorktown Planning Department Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Room 222 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Phone: 914-962-6565 Email: rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov Web: http://www.yorktownny.gov/planning From: Joseph Thompson Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:40 AM To: John Tegeder <jtegeder@yorktownny.gov> Cc: Robyn Steinberg <rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov>; Ian Richey <irichey@yorktownny.gov>; Nancy Calicchia <ncalicchia@yorktownny.gov>; Marsel Prela Subject: 385 Kear Street- Mohansic Trail Head Proposed Additional Improvement Plan Good Morning John, In response to recent discussions on proposing additional improvements to the Mohansic Trail Head on Baldwin Road, please find a revised plan attached for Town review/ consideration: • Benches Added • New Sign Added • Fifty (50) New Plantings • Additional invasive species mitigation in the expanded planting area added. If you could please advise with any comment prior to presenting at an upcoming Planning Board Meeting it would be appreciated. Thank You Joe Joseph G. Thompson, RA, M.ARCH, NCARB, CSBA, LEED AP 108 North Division Street, Suite 100, Peekskill, New York 10566 PH: (845) 532-8156 From:Robyn Steinberg To: Ian Richey Cc: Sergio Esposito; Nancy Calicchia Subject:RE: Draft Resolution for the Nantucket Amended Site Plan Date:Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:31:12 PM Joe, Thanks for finally getting this done. The contractor can get the permit before spring. It will be a condition of the approval. Are you able to attend Monday night? The site plan is being amended to deal with the HVAC situation which results in the change and increase in mitigation plan work the contractor will perform. The focus of the discussion will be on the site plan andfinalizing the approval. The only questions for the contractor will be when and how the work will be done if the Board wants clarification. Is there any type of wetland scientist that will follow the mitigation to certify it is done properly? Or anyone on staff with the contractor that can enumerate steps that are completed during the process? Robyn ************************************************* Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Director of Planning Town of Yorktown Planning Department Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Room 222 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Phone | 914-962-6565 Email | rsteinberg@yorktownny.org Web | https://yorktownny.gov/planning Attention: The Planning Department will never ask for payment via wire transfer. Any payments made to the Town of Yorktown will only be in the form of a check made payable to the Town of Yorktown and sent by mail or delivered in person. If you are asked to pay fees, please contact Planning Department staff to verify the request before making any payments. Thank you for your attention to this matter. From: Joseph Thompson Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:58 PM To: Ian Richey <irichey@yorktownny.gov> Cc: Marsel Prela ; Sergio Esposito <sesposito@yorktownny.gov>; Robyn Steinberg <rsteinberg@yorktownny.gov>; Nancy Calicchia <ncalicchia@yorktownny.gov> Subject: Re: Draft Resolution for the Nantucket Amended Site Plan CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless yourecognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon Ian, Fax: 914-962-3986 Email: irichey@yorktownny.gov Web: http://www.yorktownny.org/planning Grishaj Subdivision SEQR Negative Declaration Page 2 of 2 Reasons Supporting This Determination: (See 617.7(a)-(c) for requirements of this determination ; see 617.7(d) for Conditioned Negative Declaration) If Conditioned Negative Declaration,provide on attachment the specific mitigation measures imposed, and identify comment period (not less than 30 days from date of pubication In the ENB) For Further Information: Contact Person: Address: Telephone Number: For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer , Town / City / Village of Other involved agencies (If any) Applicant (If any) Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-1750 (Type One Actions only) 1) This negative declaration is based on a Full Environmental Assessment Form dated May 12, 2021. 2) The plan conforms to the Town's Land Use and Zoning Policies. 3) The applicant will require approval of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Wetland, and Tree Permit from the Planning Board. 4) The applicant has proposed Wetland/Tree Mitigation Plan to mitigate the impact of the proposed development. 5) The subdivision will connect two dead end streets that were meant to connect once this property was developed which provides better accessibility for town and emergency services. 6) After evaluating the relevant areas of environmental concern, the Planning Board concludes that there will be no significant adverse impacts on the environment as a result of the approval of the proposed development of the subject site. Robyn Steinberg 1974 Commerce Street, Room 222, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914-962-6565 AMS Town of Yorktown, NY Friday, October 2, 2026 Chapter 300. Zoning Article IV. General Regulations § 300-19. Temporary building or structure. [Amended 7-17-2012 by L.L. No. 10-2012] A. A temporary building or structure may be erected and maintained for a period of one year in conjunction with the construction of a lawfully permitted use or facility in the district in which such use or facility is located. An extension of the time period may be granted in the discretion of the Town Board for good cause shown, provided that construction of the permitted use or facility is still in progress. B. The Town Board shall have the discretion to limit the size, floor space, dimensions, height and use of the temporary building and/or structure for which an application is made upon consideration of lot area, building/structure use and other articulated consideration that in the Board's discretion may be appropriate. C. No temporary building or structure shall be closer than 20 feet from any property line. D. A plot plan in accordance with the general requirements in § 300-195 shall be filed with the Town Board. A temporary building permit shall be required for each separate building or structure. E. The applicant for such permit shall deposit the sum of $1,000 with the Town Clerk to ensure the removal of said building or structure upon the expiration of the time period as set forth in the building permit. In the event that said building or structure is not so removed, then the Building Inspector or any deputy, assistant or employee of the Building Inspector's office designated by him may enter upon any lands within the Town, without hindrance, for the purpose of removing, destroying or otherwise disposing of any such building or structure. The cost of such work shall be charged to said cash deposit and the balance remaining, if any, shall be remitted to the applicant at his last known address. F. Where the plot plan shows the construction of more than one temporary building or structure, the Town Board may require a deposit of only $1,000 for all of such construction, if said sum is deemed sufficient to ensure the removal of all temporary buildings or structures, because of the nature and extent of the same. 10/2/26, 4:00 PM Temporary building or structure. - Town of Yorktown, NY https://ecode360.com/print/YO1560?guid=6854111 1/1 3611 Gomer Street Solar Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Ed Lachterman Director of Planning Town Supervisor TOWN OF YORKTOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598, Phone (914) 962 -6565, Fax (914) 962-3986 Crompond / Croton Heights / Huntersville / Jefferson Valley / Kitchawan / Mohegan Lake / Shrub Oak / Sparkle Lake / Teatown / Yorktown / Yorktown Heights MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board From: Planning Department Date: August 7, 2026 Subject: 3611 Gomer Street SBL: 17.15-1-18 ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Planning Department met with a representative of Essential Power via Zoom on July 29, 2026. At that time, it was explained to them that the site plans must be revised to reflect the current proposal that complies with Town Code (aside from the lot area). Revised plans should show the following: 1. Indicate pool will remain. 2. Show ground-mounted array that complies with setbacks. 3. Show all existing landscaping and proposed landscape screening for neighboring properties. 4. Add the proposed height of the panels to the panel cross-section shown on sheet 3. 5. Create an alternative plan with solar panels on the roof and smaller ground-mounted array. Essential Power has indicated that a representative familiar with the plans will present the revisions at the August 10, 2026 meeting. Even with these revisions, the Board must determine whether to recommend the area variance be granted for this application. The Town Board adopted the latest revisions to the Town Code on March 17, 2026 and these revisions reaffirmed all small-scale ground-mounted solar systems “in residential districts shall be installed on properties that are a minimum of two acres in size or more.” This recommendation should only be considered if there were unique conditions on the subject property that would set it apart from any other property of similar size that could request the same area variance. Respectfully submitted, Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Director of Planning Robyn A. Steinberg, AICP, CPESC Ed Lachterman Director of Planning Town Supervisor TOWN OF YORKTOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598, Phone (914) 962-6565, Fax (914) 962-3986 Crompond / Croton Heights / Huntersville / Jefferson Valley / Kitchawan / Mohegan Lake / Shrub Oak / Sparkle Lake / Teatown / Yorktown / Yorktown Heights MEMORANDUM To: Planning Board From: Planning Department Date: June 26, 2026 Subject: 3611 Gomer Street SBL: 17.15-1-18 ____________________________________________________________________________________ The subject application proposes the development of a 24.75kW ground-mounted solar array on a 1.71-acre parcel within the R1-20 zone. The proposed array consists of 50 solar modules and 50 microinverters and will be positioned in the rear yard. The property has a single-family home and a pool. The pool will be removed to facilitate the construction of the solar array. Earlier this year, Chapter 300 of the Yorktown Town Code was amended to restrict the development of large- scale ground-mounted solar arrays within residential zones. Special use permits and site plans for small-scale ground-mounted solar arrays within residential zones are still permitted but require Planning Board review and approval. At its meeting on May 28, 2026, the Applicant met with the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss an area variance for the proposed solar installation. The ZBA informed the applicant that they should start the site plan and special use permit review with the Planning Board before they can consider any variances. The site plan does not currently comply with the code requirements listed below: 1. Proposed setback is 14’ where 30’ is required. 2. Proposed panel height shall not exceed 10’. Please provide panel height. 3. Lot area is 1.71-acres where 2-acres is required. Based on an initial review by Planning Department staff, a robust landscaping plan may be required as Yorktown Town Code Section 300-81.4E(3)(e) requires screening from adjacent residential properties, streets, or roads on which it fronts or is visible from, as well as any other views which the Planning Board determines necessary. No tree removal was indicated on the site plan; however, the Applicant informed the ZBA that tree removal may be necessary. Both items will impact the visibility of the proposed solar array and must be considered. Respectfully submitted, Ian P. Richey Assistant Planner Photo taken from the north-east corner of the parcel while on Gomer Street. Poggioreale Figure 1. Building entrance Figure 2. Proposed entrance relocation area Figure 3. East side of the property Figure 4. Proposed entrance relocation area Figure 5. Playground area Figure 6. Playground area