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Planning board hears proposal for eight DC fast chargers on Mamaroneck Avenue amid flood, traffic and tree‑protection concerns
Summary
Greenwater Power presented plans for eight DC fast chargers at 816 Mamaroneck Ave; the board flagged flood‑zone elevation, stormwater, tree removal and traffic/safety near a school and asked the applicant to provide more detailed stormwater, fire/emergency access and queuing analyses before it advances SEQRA.
The Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board on Oct. 15 heard a first presentation from Greenwater Power proposing eight DC fast direct‑current charging stations at 816 Mamaroneck Avenue on a currently vacant lot.
Kristen Motel, counsel for the applicant, said the site would host “8 DC fast EV charging stations” with dedicated parking (one ADA accessible), elevated electrical equipment and a transformer because the site lies in an AE flood zone. Karen Troxell, Greenwater’s project manager, said the company will operate the chargers, maintain the site at least weekly and provide 24/7 customer support: “This service line is always answered by a real person. No chat bots or automated messages.”
Board members and consultants pressed the applicant on several technical and neighborhood concerns. The planning board’s consultant asked the applicant to supply an updated SWIP (stormwater pollution prevention) and clarified that the project’s EAF mapper flagged two issues: proximity to an area identified as potentially containing archaeological resources and the potential for hazardous‑waste remediation, for which the board recommended SHPO consultation and a Phase 1 environmental site assessment.
Traffic was a recurring concern. Brian Dempsey, the project traffic consultant, estimated about 5 visits per charger per day (roughly 40 vehicle entries and exits daily) and noted the driveway will be widened to 24 feet to provide in/out circulation. Several board members said the site’s location — near a school, a CVS and heavy traffic on Mamaroneck Avenue — could make entry/egress and pedestrian crossings risky. One member urged planning for future charging growth, arguing the board should “plan for the future because you’re obviously not going to rip this out in 5 years.” The applicant responded that EV drivers use real‑time apps that reroute when a station is full, that overstay fees and a local tow contract will deter long occupancy, and that the company will provide additional capacity and utilization modeling in the December supplemental submission.
Arborist and landscape professionals said the plan currently proposes removal of eight trees and recommended a tree‑preservation plan and tree‑protection measures at the drip line. Consultant Susan Oakley said tree protection must be shown on construction documents and replacement plantings must meet the town’s tree‑law requirements. An arborist noted one large silver maple in marginal condition that may be difficult to save.
Board members also asked for details on emergency‑responder access and equipment resiliency when the site floods. The applicant confirmed there will be no battery storage on site and described the elevated platform for step‑down transformers and switch gear.
After discussion the board voted to declare intent to be lead agency for SEQRA, treat the proposal as an unlisted action and circulate that intent (including referral to Westchester County because the site fronts a county road). The applicant said it will file a lengthier supplemental submission for the board’s December meeting addressing the requested stormwater, traffic, tree‑protection and emergency‑response details.
The board did not take final action on the project; the next procedural steps are lead‑agency circulation and a supplemental filing by the applicant.
