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Brad Schwartz, attorney for the Master School, told trustees the submission proposes a paved lot of 41 parking spaces and an additional seven spaces to handle maintenance vehicles, for a total of 48 new spaces. Schwartz said the planned lot exceeds the 31‑space benchmark the board set in a prior meeting and that the school's interior renovations are underway; the school expects a certificate of occupancy in the summer, before students return in September. The school requested expedited scheduling so construction could take place over summer months.

Anthony Catalano, a professional engineer with Woodard & Curran, described drainage and stormwater features for the parking plan, including two catch basins and a subsurface storm trap designed so post‑development runoff would not exceed existing conditions. Catalano also said pedestrian walkways and ADA‑compliant spaces are included.

Several nearby residents spoke at the meeting. Chris Perez, who lives across Brace Terrace, said parking on neighborhood streets has blocked deliveries and caused difficulties for school buses. David Abercrombie (transcript: Abercough) urged the board to move quickly so the parking is available before the school year. Andy Schneider, the school's associate head for finance and operations, said the school is developing a parking management plan and that the school's priorities align with neighbors about reducing street parking.

Planning‑board consultant Valerie Monastra confirmed the master school received a no‑adverse‑effect letter from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding nearby Estherwood Mansion, and trustees discussed options for accelerating review, including a joint public hearing with the planning board to move scheduling ahead.

Board action: Trustee Rosenberg moved that the Board waive site‑plan review for the on‑site parking improvements at 49 Clinton Avenue, with the planning board designated lead agency for environmental review; Trustee Gallen seconded and the resolution passed unanimously. Later the board approved a separate waiver of site‑plan review for stormwater drainage improvements on the sports field (motion: Trustee Rosenberg; second: Trustee Gallen). Both votes were unanimous.

Trustees and staff said the planning board will hold the public hearings required by law; the board stressed neighbors would have opportunities to comment during that process and that any construction will be contingent on planning‑board approvals and required permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees Meeting 2025-04-23","oneSentenceSummary","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on April 22 waived its site‑plan authority and referred the Master School's proposed new parking lot at 49 Clinton Avenue to the planning board for full review; trustees also approved a waiver for stormwater drainage work on the school's sports field.","taxTitle","Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County, New York","taxId",73089,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6040991,"Dobbs Ferry trustees approve budget, EV chargers, bridge and other measures; roundup of votes",3100,3044000,6144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549&start=3044&end=6144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549/thumbnail_3044000.jpg","/articles/6040991/New-York/Dobbs-Ferry-trustees-approve-budget-EV-chargers-bridge-and-other-measures-roundup-of-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6040991-fd2c745a0905257350717dbd33310bf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912578&Signature=QsSq7J3tTDUKBx0OyrhlaUcJRvz4BHWA7-8XoeWXh1za1ADNuWlvSQO~GdLvhrcVmvO2UcJsIAeqtnBr5UPoJ4lYRGsygIj9ic1zvuHuviVfrCbBJ2UldVmdFTiA65XLyGtFyFUhPXVtxSf9K28GLURLZ-8xY9NSHJByspoC5K8~F3sD2Df36PwPTbyRJDRsp~bLfpv9SBq7cg~pWLgoslrD7zeFTcl4pQPR3n0tcks4yc7B2pOusWnGxl3gJDfcF~hCpytd7hrrdm~vzZCIC8xN05gwpOW3PKmuBRgPT3q7XMe6MSmwzkO4A~EhlT6lqpLO6efNhZClXxL1rPno9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on April 22 took a series of administrative and capital‑planning votes. Highlights:

- Budget and taxes: The board adopted the 2025–26 budget and authorized the tax levy (motion moved by Trustee Galen, second Trustee Patino). Vote recorded unanimous. Village officials thanked Treasurer Jeff and staff.

- High Street Bridge: The board authorized a design services agreement with A1 Engineers for rehabilitation work on the High Street bridge in the amount of $178,000; trustees approved the contract. Officials said the work will be coordinated with Metro‑North as needed and funded through an existing grant program.

- Palisade Street / Station Plaza retaining wall: Trustees authorized design services with A1 Engineers for replacement and rehabilitation of retaining walls at Palisade Street and Station Plaza (estimated fee $157,500). Vote recorded 5–1 after trustee questions about timetable and cost.

- EV charging: The board approved locations for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure (total 58 chargers across waterfront lot near the train station, 99 Cedar Street municipal lot, village hall lot and Cedar Street) under a state/county/utility grant program; trustees said charging spaces will initially be \"EV‑preferred\" but not exclusively reserved for EVs unless future policy changes.

- Gould Park: Trustees approved a site study and associated professional services for Gould Park not to exceed $50,000 to advance drainage and park planning.

- Telecommunications audit: The village authorized a contingency‑based telecom audit agreement with Walter A. McDermott Telephone Auditing Services; the firm is paid only from identified recoveries.

- Shuttle pilot: The board authorized use of the village shuttle for the Wickers Creek Market (pilot service for several market dates) and asked staff to track rider counts; estimated cost cited in discussion was about $240 per day for the driver.

- Emergency work and change orders: Trustees approved change orders and budget transfers related to emergency storm‑drain repairs on Shady Lane (increase ~ $22,952.47) and extended the five‑year snow‑and‑ice contract with the New York State Department of Transportation.

- Other routine items: Appointments to boards and volunteer positions, acceptance of tree donations for Arbor Day, acceptance of a donated playground communication board (approximate value $2,350) and acceptance of committee resignations were approved; trustees also approved audit of claims presented by the treasurer.

Most items were discussed briefly in committee or during the meeting packet review; trustees asked staff to return with additional schedule and financing details for several capital projects when available.","The Board of Trustees adopted the 2025–26 budget and approved a package of infrastructure, park and administrative items on April 22, including design contracts for bridge and retaining‑wall work, EV charging locations, and a pilot shuttle for waterfront events.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6040996,"Board authorizes $82,500 Wallgrove Avenue drainage study after extended debate; one trustee opposes",484,4364000,4848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549&start=4364&end=4848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549/thumbnail_4364000.jpg","/articles/6040996/New-York/Board-authorizes-82500-Wallgrove-Avenue-drainage-study-after-extended-debate-one-trustee-opposes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6040996-e7d63cdd35199ac97ef09d45ca4853e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912578&Signature=hMXofuhdj0NnUrZbeVd7QiIiWJY3esCktX6mpC7gSfRwp2RUmBwWx9IDyFhPoFKJEptBXhmmi9lhHD238COCmVSicVa0nUxCvyy-f69qqYmjZTXsZqeFzBOoGRdFJKHPia~BG6BcjW2aR0jbB2CzVtFW~FdlXMJ1PUhyDFU7ybYADZwkduLDO84gETo~2d~3j0-w2SQl9uyHWj5RZ~HxnZIIgy1l8paJF3gy2RPWbJvIL3Sd3kN7qVCjbE2y-Gp8JvOy5d7FgkZrFbItDKxu~RLEfyxd7lklrrcdj3U~yIxG3reky31WYUvBcwJAMWORGc85WG4FVK4DXnhxoib~nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on April 22 authorized A1 Engineers to conduct a drainage study for Wallgrove Avenue at an estimated cost of $82,500, approving the expenditure 5–1 amid sustained debate over cost and expected outcomes.

Trustee Christie Sullivan moved the authorization; Trustee Rosenberg seconded. Several trustees and members of the public pushed for clarity about the next steps if the study finds a large construction price tag or concludes the problem cannot be fully fixed. Concerns centered on whether the study could be scoped more narrowly to answer foundational questions at lower cost and on how the village would fund any resulting construction.

Proponents argued a comprehensive study is necessary to identify root causes and to make shovel‑ready designs that improve the village's chances for construction grants. Trustees noted potential grant opportunities tied to shovel‑ready projects and discussed coordination with a county and state pipeline of stormwater and complete‑streets work on Broadway that could affect downstream capacity and construction timing.

Trustees asked staff to seek additional detail from the engineer about whether the $82,500 scope could be narrowed or whether elements of the work could be bundled with other planned studies for a better price. The resolution passed 5‑1.","Trustees voted 5–1 to hire A1 Engineers for an $82,500 drainage study of Wallgrove Avenue after questioning about the study cost, potential construction expense and whether a lower‑cost initial assessment could better determine feasibility.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6041006,"Dobbs Ferry names Kearney Group preferred partner for three-site mixed‑income housing; 90‑day due diligence approved",1283,133000,1416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549&start=133&end=1416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3738491-0cb987cc1dcb2d01d5ff91046fb33549/thumbnail_133000.jpg","/articles/6041006/New-York/Dobbs-Ferry-names-Kearney-Group-preferred-partner-for-three-site-mixedincome-housing-90day-due-diligence-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041006-3ff6be3b9765039b469ee76e53ae5a7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770912578&Signature=Aj5WDQJ69cOvm8kVNjFAXUu7VJ3zx56foO5llKo4ak~MCwvKBAyLiSp-NpEMJ7txp0wZPdADKUobON0r3X02zizHXpM5r0RAECI3fzyg1DlT5xLGUAEKlH36Rg0p45wD9bLxYb-EL-gIZBJ5GA1KEZNosN6kEYu4JM0RdhY~s91ocKjAb-mmwXEznf2sK2SC7PD4MCwa4WrdrHQH0p2RQP4fryNce7xEChdDvfZsOdVUuC~CHad-9g~bPVzx0cM88D7V3BzVxfdfceRZGnWVsnWpQfI04LA3cCd5CT40S91ax~hzcMU2C1QM47PIX~vhhu6GKFmkpRTVaza0qbeZEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on April 22 authorized a 90‑day due diligence agreement with Kearney (Carney) Realty and Development Group to study redevelopment of three village‑owned properties into mixed‑income housing.

Mayor (name not specified) said the village is facing an affordable housing shortage and that the proposal aims to create homes for teachers, nurses, municipal workers, seniors and young professionals while preserving public parking. \"Affordable housing where rents, taxes and utilities stay under 30% of income is simply out of reach for too many,\" the mayor said.

Sean Carney, representing Kearney Group, described the firm as a family‑owned developer based in Somers with about 30 years of experience in the Hudson Valley and said the company emphasizes long‑term ownership, management and community engagement. Carney said the firm's initial concept envisions about 38 apartments on the Palisades parking lot and roughly six apartments on each of the two other lots for an initial conceptual total of about 50 units across the three sites. He emphasized the concept includes a range of affordability bands and sustainability features.

The trustees voted unanimously to identify Kearney Group as the village's preferred partner and to authorize the 90‑day due diligence period that will allow the developer to review title, site surveys, geotechnical and environmental reports and other records, and to refine unit counts, energy standards, parking solutions and the proposed mix and term of affordable units. Trustee Patino moved the resolution; Trustee Nell seconded it.

The mayor and staff said no village property will be sold until a development plan is approved and all required environmental reviews and public hearings are complete. The mayor noted prior village actions to support housing — creation of an affordable housing task force, zoning updates that allow accessory dwelling units and higher affordable‑unit requirements in new developments, and the village's receipt of a $4,500,000 New York Forward grant for downtown revitalization — and thanked the task force and Pace University's Land Use Law Center for site‑evaluation work.

Kearney told the board it will pursue a public outreach program during and after due diligence and that the development team intends to study renewables, parking strategies (including a deck at the Palisades lot under which the building could sit), and a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units serving a range of area‑median‑income (AMI) bands.

No approvals of zoning or project plans were requested at the April 22 meeting; trustees said those matters will return for public hearings before the planning board and the Board of Trustees as required, and will undergo any necessary State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and other legal steps.

The board recorded no specific contract terms at this stage; the resolution authorizes only the limited 90‑day due diligence period.","The Board of Trustees selected Kearney (Carney) Realty and Development Group as the village's preferred development partner for three village‑owned sites and authorized a 90‑day due diligence agreement to investigate site conditions, valuation, unit mix and public‑parking arrangements. The vote was unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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