Planning Board approves several minor projects, schedules hearings and recommends tree‑law changes

At its Oct. 9 meeting the Dobbs Ferry Planning Board handled several routine items and votes.

164 Palisade: The board approved an AHRB amendment for exterior changes at 164 Palisade Street (cupola omitted, some windows and doors relocated). An unidentified resident praised the renovation as a neighborhood improvement. The AHRB resolution references the 09/03/2025 plans.

210 Clinton: Michael Lewis Architects (Peter Altomari) presented modest renovations including a small front bump‑out, a larger rear deck and a new second‑floor balcony. The board found the changes minor, waived site‑plan submission and approved the AHRB application referencing 09/18/2025 plans.

44 Hickory Hill Drive: After noting variances already granted by the ZBA, the board waived site plan for a deck extension and approved AHRB for the 44 Hickory Hill project.

91 Beechdale: Christopher Schmidt (Neve Group) presented a pool, hot tub and small garage addition. Because of proximity to neighbors, the board scheduled a public hearing next month and asked the applicant to address engineering comments, pool‑barrier details and lighting (dark‑sky compliance).

15 Lewis: The applicant asked to adjourn the public hearing for retaining walls and a pergola; the board carried the motion to adjourn to next month's meeting.

Tree preservation law: The board reviewed proposed local‑law amendments to tree preservation, discussed them with staff, and voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

Why it matters: These votes move a number of modest neighborhood projects forward while ensuring site‑specific conditions and compliance with stormwater and tree‑replacement rules. The scheduled public hearing for 91 Beechdale will provide neighbors an opportunity to comment before final decisions.

Administrative: The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.