Mount Kisco Planning Board directs draft approval for Smokehouse site plan, asks engineer review

The Mount Kisco Planning Board voted unanimously to have staff prepare a draft resolution approving the site plan and change of use for Mount Kisco Smokehouse at 487 Lexington Avenue, PB 2024-0464.

The application — presented May 26 by Pat Costabile of P.C.D. and Associates on behalf of property owners Hernan and Harold Hurtado — included an updated dumpster enclosure that previously received a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Costabile described the revised plans and the owners addressed board questions about mechanical-vent routing and site grading.

Board members raised safety concerns about the slope of a swale in the parking lot that could pose a trip hazard for visitors. Costabile said the applicant would add more gravel to level the area. The board recommended that the Village Engineer review the proposed change and mitigation before final approval.

Members also questioned a vent routed on the side of the building that did not match the submitted plan. Property owner Hernan Hurtado said the building permit filed had approved installation of the vent at that location. Village Planner Jan K. Johannessen recommended a staff meeting with the project’s mechanical engineer to develop an acceptable vent design.

Vice Chairman W. Robert Phillips moved to have staff prepare a draft resolution of approval for the site plan and change of use; Andre Keating seconded. Chairman Michael McGuirk called the vote and the motion carried 5–0. Later in the meeting Michael Bonforte moved to close the session; Peter Alonge seconded and the board adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Next steps: staff will draft a resolution for the Planning Board’s review and the Village Engineer is to examine the swale mitigation and any mechanical-vent changes before the board acts on a final approval.