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Also attached to this agenda item: CAF - Local Law Intro 13 of 2026 Local Law Introductory No. 13 of 2026 Site Plan Approval PB Memo to VB Local Law 13 of 2026 Resolution 183-2026 LL Intro 13 of 2026 Referrals Resolution 231-2026 LL Intro 13 of 2026 PH Short EAF Part 1 - Local Law Intro 13 of 2026 completed WAC Memo to VB LL13 Site Plans

Pursuant to Section 239 L, M and N of the General Municipal Law and Section 277.61 of the County Administrative Code Kenneth W. Jenkins Westchester County Executive 432 Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, New York 10601 Telephone: (914) 995-4400 Website: westchestercountyny.gov September 14, 2026 Paula DiSanto, Village Clerk Village of Croton-on-Hudson One Van Wyck Street Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520-2501 County Planning Board Referral File: CRO-26-005 – Site Development Plan Review Zoning Text Amendment Dear Ms. DiSanto: The Westchester County Planning Board has received an amendment to the text of the Croton-on- Hudson Zoning Ordinance to clarify the regulations regarding the site development review process for the Village Planning Board. Submission requirements would specifically include wetlands, geologic features, existing vegetation, soil characteristics, hydrological features, and steep slopes. A tree removal plan, and the identification of nearby listed State and National Historic Places would also be required. In addition, Planning Board review considerations would be amended to include specific reference to the Village Comprehensive Plan, the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, and the Complete Streets Policy. Screening, utilities, school children, transportation capacity, off-street parking, and environmental resources impacts would also be specifically listed for Board consideration. We have no objection to the Croton-on-Hudson Village Board assuming Lead Agency status for this review. We have reviewed this matter under the provisions of Section 239 L, M and N of the General Municipal Law and Section 277.61 of the County Administrative Code. We appreciate that the Village is seeking to update the site plan review considerations, especially the references to steep slope review, tree removal plan requirements, and the Complete Streets Policy. In regards to transportation capacity review, we appreciate that transit, pedestrian connectivity, and bicycle access are included. We recommend that the Village also include consideration of Transportation Demand Management techniques, in order to reduce reliance on private automobile usage. The County’s Transportation Demand Management Toolkits provide strategies for municipalities, employers, and developers to reduce the need for single-occupancy vehicle commutes, which could help avoid the economic and environmental costs of including excessive parking on the site. Ensuring that the transportation needs of new residents and businesses are accommodated through means other than private automobiles is an important factor in reducing the dependency on cars and encouraging growth without overburdening the street network and existing parking supply. We recommend that the Village review these Toolkits, which can be provided by the County Planning Department, to help determine parking standards for new development. Please inform us of the Village’s decision so that we can make it a part of the record. Referral File No. CRO-26-005 – Site Development Plan Review September 14, 2026 Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. Bernard Thombs Chair, Westchester County Planning Board BT/mv cc: Blanca Lopez, Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Planning