The White Plains Planning Board voted to draft a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals supporting an amendment to the special permit for the Amoco service station at 266 Central Avenue to add canopies and fueling dispensers, provided several stipulations are met, including removal of an on‑site trailer and clearance of items from the public right‑of‑way.

Architect Robert Sanzia presented the application and said the proposal replaces three existing fuel dispensers with five, arranged under two canopies (three pumps under one canopy, two under another), along with sidewalk, streetscape and landscaping improvements. The design seeks area variances for accessory‑structure setbacks (proposed 5 feet where 15 feet is required) and a canopy height of about 17 feet 6 inches (the zoning maximum cited is 15 feet) to achieve a 14½‑foot clearance under the canopy; advertising bands would be non‑illuminated and limited to the canopy perimeter.

Board members raised site‑specific concerns captured in earlier staff correspondence. Anna Cabrera and other members noted a trailer or truck has remained on the property for an extended period and recommended as a condition of support that it be removed. Members also asked that all encroachments into the public right‑of‑way — including dumpsters, clothing bins and other items — be removed or relocated and verified by a new survey prior to permit issuance. The applicant said they will prepare a new survey and that the trash/dumpster locations will be relocated and enclosed per DPW and zoning requirements.

Board members also discussed circulation and trash‑enclosure elevations; the applicant said dumpsters will be enclosed and screened, and that the contractor plans to close and fence the site during construction, including tank work and tank removals, which may temporarily close the convenience store. The board voted to draft a letter to the ZBA supporting the project with the conditions spelled out in the board's February letter and additional requirements to clear the public right‑of‑way and remove the trailer. The motion passed by voice vote.