Planning Board Weighs Zoning Code 'Cleanup' and Chicken Limits

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ **Resolutions Passed**
• ◆ Approval of January 27, 2026, draft minutes (as amended): 4–0 (Luntz absent)
• ◆ **Applications Reviewed**
• ◆ Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road (68.09—4-42): Amended site plan application to add a portico entry to the main entrance. Public hearing opened 3–0 (Krisky recused, Luntz absent), then adjourned to the next meeting at the applicant's request.
• ◆ **Public Comments**
• ◆ No public comments were recorded during the meeting.
• ◆ **Reports**
• ◆ *Village Engineer (Vincent Salanitro):* Reported receiving an email from the DOT regarding the design center on Albany Post Road; a further update is expected in approximately one month.
• ◆ *Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2026 (Village Board Referral):* 27-page draft to correct zoning code inconsistencies, update definitions, amend the number of fowl permitted on residential properties, transition special permits from the Village Board to the Planning Board, and address solar energy systems. The Planning Board requested clarification on whether Metro North would need special permits, the volume of upcoming renewal applications, and requested authority to increase or decrease parking requirements in all zoning districts. The board also flagged a correction on page 22, Section 36, regarding how special permit applications are distributed to the Village Board.
• ◆ *Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 (Village Board Referral):* Draft to amend Chapter 230 (Zoning) to allow occupational preferences for affordable housing. The board raised questions about whether residents must maintain their preferred occupation, whether part-time workers qualify, and whether home health aides can be independently employed. The board recommended including part-time employees and expanding the U.S. Veteran category to include Reservists.