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Planning board classifies Orienta Beach Club pier repairs as Type II, clearing path to HCCM review
Summary
The Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board voted Jan. 7 to classify the Orienta Beach Club’s pier repair project as a Type II action under SEQRA, allowing the application to proceed to the HCCM review and a future public hearing. The work is described as repair and replacement with eco‑friendly materials.
The Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board voted Jan. 7 to treat the Orienta Beach Club’s pier repair application as a Type II action under SEQRA, moving the item on to HCCM for review and a later public hearing.
Andrew Spatz, presenting for the applicant, described the project as a repair and improvement to an existing pier originally built in 1924 and extending 293 feet into Long Island Sound. "The pier is primarily used for water access, and recreational uses for swimming," Spatz said, and he emphasized the team’s intention to use eco‑friendly materials and low‑level LED lighting for safety rather than new recreational facilities.
Project architect Rex Skedney told the board that most work would be done by hand or from a barge and that the plans call for replacement decking and a cable rail system; Skedney confirmed the materials specified in the environmental materials would be used. Spatz noted the environmental assessment submitted with the application was dated 09/28/2025 and explained that short‑term impacts would be mitigated with netting under the pier while work is performed.
In response to questions about jurisdiction, the board and consultants discussed whether state or federal permits would be required; staff noted they are pursuing a determination from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The applicant stated they do not expect Army Corps involvement.
Chair moved to classify the application as a Type II action; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The board recorded affirmative votes from Anthony, Rose, Mary, Richard and the Chair. The application will proceed to HCCM and the board will schedule a public hearing when that review is complete.
The board did not vote on any site plan elements tonight; members framed the action as a procedural SEQRA classification to allow regulatory review to continue.
