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Irvington planning board asks 84 Fargo Lane applicants to clear stormwater, grading and tree issues before return
Summary
The planning board reviewed proposed work at 84 Fargo Lane on July 8, asking applicants to seek Zoning Board approval for coverage variances and to return with clarified stormwater-system location, spot elevations/grading details and tree removal/replacement plans.
The Irvington Planning Board reviewed the proposed site-plan improvements for 84 Fargo Lane on July 8 but did not approve the application. Presenting engineer Louise Grigg said the project would replace the front bluestone walk, shift a patio slightly, terrace part of the rear yard (up to an 18-inch raise in places) and add trench drains and dry wells.
Board members and consultants focused on technical clarifications. A planning consultant asked for spot elevations and clearer grading details; the engineer noted a maximum change "of about 18 inches" in places and that retaining-wall/terracing details need definition. The board repeatedly requested the stormwater system location appear on the proposed plan rather than only on the demolition sheet so reviewers and contractors can confirm system placement.
"We had coverage, like Cesar had mentioned, view-preservation overlay district — this shouldn't really have any issues, but you can just address that," the consulting engineer said, listing items such as rain-garden location, pretreatment and limited construction details.
Panel members raised tree-health concerns for a 20-inch tree near the proposed rain-garden. The applicant's engineer said Westchester Life had recommended removing the tree; the board suggested the owners consult the village landscape consultant, Suzanne Nolan, or the village tree commission about removal and potential replacement.
Because the site already exceeds coverage limits and the project introduces additional coverage, board members directed the applicant to pursue Zoning Board of Appeals action for any coverage/variance needs and to return to planning with revised drawings addressing the three homework items: the stormwater-system location on the plan, clearer grading/spot elevations and a tree plan (removal or replacement). The board noted the ZBA application deadline for the August 18 hearing and said materials for the September planning meeting must be submitted two weeks prior.
The board did not take a final vote; the item was held pending ZBA action and resubmission with the requested details.
