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Council declares intent to serve as lead agency for environmental review of proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane; mayor recuses
Summary
The Common Council announced its intent to act as lead agency for the environmental review of a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane submitted by Droga Sang Foundation Corp., authorized a consultant agreement and escrow for technical review paid by the applicant, and noted Mayor's recusal from related items.
The White Plains Common Council on Feb. 3 declared its intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review of a site plan application for a proposed Buddhist temple at 1 Sycamore Lane, submitted by Droga Sang Foundation Corp. The council also authorized an agreement with a consultant to provide technical review and established an escrow account to cover those consultant costs.
Mayor (name not specified) stated at the start of the meeting that he was recusing himself from Items 29, 31, 32 and 33 "for reasons previously stated." The recusal was noted before the council moved the consent agenda that included the Droga Sang items.
Council members spoke about the site’s…
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