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Board approves steep‑slope and tree removal permits for Nature Center at Greenberg; chair abstains
Summary
The planning board approved PB2528, granting steep‑slope and tree removal permits for the Nature Center at Greenberg, with a site‑specific requirement that applicant obtain Westchester County Department of Health approvals for proposed composting toilets; the chair abstained from votes.
The Greenburgh Planning Board voted to approve PB2528, the Nature Center at Greenberg application, granting a planning‑board steep‑slope permit and a tree removal permit at a public meeting Feb. 4.
Deputy Commissioner Schmidt summarized the draft decision and flagged a site requirement: the applicant must obtain necessary approvals from the Westchester County Department of Health for installation of composting toilets. The board first classified the project as a Type 2 action under SECRA, then voted to approve the steep‑slope permit and the tree removal permit. Chairperson Pine announced an abstention from discussion and from the votes on the matter.
Why it matters: The DOH approval requirement may affect the project schedule and is a condition precedent for any installations related to on‑site sanitation. The board’s abstention was recorded; the remaining voting members approved the draft decisions by voice vote.
The approvals include site‑specific conditions described in the draft decision; staff told the board no additional public hearing comments were received after the close of the hearing.
