At its January 2024 meeting, the Common Council scheduled a public hearing for the One White Plains Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:30PM in the Common Council Chambers.
We would like to bring your attention to a significant development regarding the draft comprehensive plan. The Draft Plan includes possible changes for several large properties in White Plains, including the Farrell property. The recommendation suggests modifications to existing zoning, subdivision, and environmental regulations, particularly in the R1-30 zoning district for lots over 10 acres, which would allow attached housing. Additionally, the Draft Plan proposes an evaluation of potential amendments to current zoning regulations for conservation developments, permitting attached housing units on parcels greater than five acres. The Gedney Association opposes the development of attached cluster housing units on the former golf course (the Farrell property) and other properties currently zoned for single-family detached homes.
Below are selected portions from the Draft Plan that pertain to these issues. We encourage you to participate in the public hearing on Monday, February 5, and/or share your thoughts with Common Council Members via email.
liveWP 13.
Amend subdivision regulations to permit appropriate clustering techniques for large properties in single family and multi-family zoning districts.
Revise existing zoning, subdivision and environmental regulations to allow the clustering of houses on all lots over 10 acres in the R1-30 zoning district to facilitate the preservation of environmental and open space features on such development sites and to help to ensure that the City’s environmental and development goals are met.
liveWP 14.
Evaluate amending current zoning regulations for conservation developments to permit attached housing units on parcels greater than five acres.
John Sheehan, President
John Rand, Vice President
Al Dold, Treasurer
Melanie Kolby, IO
Carol Corbin, Secretary
Linda Eisen
Ellen Berger
Ellen Lee
Judy Lee
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