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Planning Board approves legalization of two‑family conversion at 148 Meadow Lane with conditions
Summary
The New Rochelle Planning Board approved a site‑plan application to legalize an existing conversion of 148 Meadow Lane to a two‑family dwelling, subject to drainage, landscaping and construction conditions including four dry wells, reduced pervious surface and code‑compliant sprinklers where required.
The New Rochelle Planning Board on Dec. 16 approved a site‑plan application by Mario Conteros to legalize conversion of an existing single‑family dwelling at 148 Meadow Lane into a two‑family residence and to extend the rear paved area, subject to conditions.
Architect Cynthia Soria Canteros said the project does not increase the building’s bulk but will reconfigure entrances to provide separate access for the two units, install a fire‑rated entry to the second floor and install a residential sprinkler system if required by code. The proposal adds three parking spaces (9 by 18 feet each), a hammerhead turnaround and a trench drain tied to four proposed dry wells to manage runoff. The applicant said the site plan includes six new trees and other plantings to screen the parking area.
Neighbors and board members pressed the applicant on stormwater and the extent of new asphalt. Neighbor Kim Floren (144 Meadow Lane) said the yards ‘‘completely gets flooded’’ after construction nearby and that ‘‘permanent, you know, blacktop or concrete there would cause more flooding in my yard.’’ The applicant said the design includes four dry wells and trench drains and agreed to consider permeable pavers and additional plantings to reduce impervious area.
City staff recorded several conditions of approval, including repairing any damage to city rights‑of‑way, obtaining DPW permits for temporary obstructions, reconstructing sidewalks and curb cuts to city standards, installing code‑compliant egress sprinklers as required by the applicable New York code, working with city staff to move parking spaces to reduce pervious surface prior to a building permit, and supplementing the landscape plan. The board approved the application by voice vote.
The project will go forward under the conditions listed by staff; staff also recommended and the board accepted that the applicant coordinate final parking and drainage details with the Building Department and Department of Public Works prior to permit issuance.
