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Developer to install sidewalks on Bowman Avenue under Webb Avenue project; Rye Brook seeks school-district input
Summary
Village staff reported that the Webb Avenue developer has requested approval to install concrete sidewalks along Bowman Avenue to connect the new development to existing sidewalks near Port Chester Middle School; construction would be paid by the developer but maintenance is expected to fall to adjacent property owners.
Trustees were briefed on March 11 about a request from the developer of the Webb Avenue project to install a concrete sidewalk along Bowman Avenue, extending from the project site to the existing sidewalk near Port Chester Middle School.
Village staff explained the sidewalk was a condition of approval in adjacent Harrison and would run along the school side (north side) of Bowman Avenue, tying into existing sidewalks and the Webb Avenue development pedestrian connections. Staff said the developer will fund construction; the adjacent property owner(s) — including the school district and the Webb project property owner (referred to as 800 Westchester in discussion) — will be responsible for maintenance after installation in accordance with village code that generally assigns sidewalk upkeep to adjacent owners.
Michael Nowak and village staff described the sidewalk as concrete, placed roughly a foot off the roadway white line in most locations; staff noted one narrow area where the design has been adjusted to provide sufficient clearance for vehicles. Trustees asked staff to reach out and confirm the Port Chester school district’s agreement to assume maintenance responsibility for the sidewalk on its frontage before a street-opening permit is issued.
Officials also discussed ancillary benefits including safer pedestrian access along a heavily traveled stretch, potential ease of debris removal and improved continuity for walkers between the Webb Avenue development and Westchester Avenue. No formal action was required by the board; staff will solicit feedback from the school district and advise on permitting and any necessary design revisions before construction begins.
