Planning Commission approves final site plan for driveway at 163 Union Avenue

The Peekskill Planning Commission granted final site plan approval for a driveway project at 163 Union Avenue after a short presentation and public comment. The board confirmed the item had been deemed a Type II action and voted, with the motion passing by voice vote, to approve final site plan review subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. The approval carries an expiration date of Nov. 12, 2026.

Commissioners praised the applicant’s revisions—narrowing the driveway and using pavers with Belgian block curbing—to reduce impervious surface and address neighbor concerns. "I commend you and your client for listening to the concerns of the neighbor," one commissioner said during deliberations.

Separately, the commission continued a public hearing for a single‑family house addition at 140 Franklin Street to allow the applicant to verify septic capacity with the Westchester County Health Department, confirm impervious coverage and provide material samples and updated drawings. Commissioners emphasized that the applicant should confirm whether the existing 1,000‑gallon septic tank can serve the proposed plan or will require upsizing before final approval.

Votes at a glance: - Final site plan approval granted for driveway at 163 Union Avenue (Type II action) — approved; expiration 11/12/2026 (provenance: SEG 2710–2750).

The Planning Department will finalize staff conditions and process building‑permit steps for the approved driveway; the 140 Franklin Street application will return after the applicant provides county health verification and additional materials.