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Dobbs Ferry Planning Board approves fence and deck AHRB requests
Summary
The Planning Board granted Architectural and Historic Review Board (AHRB) approval for fence extensions at 231 Clinton Avenue and 57 Bel Air Drive and a new deck at 25 Sandrock Avenue, each subject to plans and standard permit conditions; board members raised only minor compliance and stormwater questions.
The Planning Board of Dobbs Ferry approved three AHRB applications on Nov. 6, granting permits for two fence extensions and a rear deck after brief presentations and code checks.
Dan Penese, representing the applicant for 231 Clinton Avenue, said the proposal would extend an existing vinyl fence along the property’s east boundary to replace a deer fence. After confirming the material matches existing sections and that both faces meet the code’s acceptability standard, the board adopted a resolution referencing plans dated Sept. 10, 2025.
Jack Clayton, the owner of 57 Bel Air Drive, told the board the proposed roughly 4-foot, largely transparent fence is intended to protect his two young children. Board members noted a neighbor letter had been filed and confirmed the fence meets code; the AHRB resolution was approved with reference to site plans dated Oct. 8, 2022.
David Shack, owner of 25 Sandrock Avenue, described a permeable rear deck and confirmed required zoning variances had been obtained at the zoning board. The board approved the AHRB resolution subject to the site plans dated Oct. 10, 2025.
Each approval was moved, seconded and recorded by voice vote. Where the board flagged outstanding engineering matters (notably stormwater for other agenda items), it conditioned final permit issuance on satisfying the village engineer’s memos when applicable.
