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The Greenburgh Planning Board reviewed Central Animal Hospital's plan to convert a former restaurant at 718 Central Park Avenue South into a new 24/7 animal hospital, moving the special use permit application forward. This project aims to bring a much-needed emergency and specialty veterinary service to the community.

The Greenburgh Planning Board has reviewed plans for a new deck at 1049 Dobbs Ferry Road, moving the project forward by recommending a necessary zoning variance and referring the wetland permit decision to the Town Wetlands Inspector.

The Greenburgh Nature Center's expansion plans at 99 Dromore Road received crucial Planning Board approvals, allowing its welcome pavilion and composting restrooms project to advance.

The Greenburgh Planning Board's February 4, 2026 meeting did not include any discussion regarding the residential project at 850 Dobbs Ferry Rd. The board's agenda focused on other municipal development items.

The Greenburgh Planning Board reviewed updated plans for 95 Ardsley Rd, focusing on a new garage and pool with enhanced stormwater management, while the existing garage's historical status awaits a separate board's decision.

The Greenburgh Planning Board recently reviewed an amended site plan for 205-207 Saw Mill River Road, which proposes significant renovations and requires multiple area variances to move forward. This project aims to update an existing mixed-use property.

The Greenburgh Planning Board deferred final approval for the Central Animal Hospital's proposed 10,447 square-foot facility at 718 Central Park Avenue South, pending detailed engineering reports on existing stormwater management and a retaining wall. The board showed its commitment to thoroughly reviewing existing site conditions before approving projects, even those with no proposed external changes.

The Greenburgh Planning Board delayed a final vote on the 113-unit Elmwood Preserve subdivision after the applicant requested time to review a 43-page resolution containing new conditions. This delay marks another pause in a seven-year process to transform a former golf course into residential housing.

The Eastchester Planning Board deferred a decision on the Great Day Family Child Care application for 32 Harney Road, expressing strong skepticism about the proposed traffic management plan for parent drop-offs and pick-ups. This marks a critical point for the project, as the board prioritizes safety and neighborhood impact over an applicant's assurances of voluntary compliance.

Eastchester's Planning Board deferred final approval for an accessory structure at 5 Green Meadow Road, referring it to the Architectural Review Board to develop detailed landscaping plans that could soften its visual impact. This decision came after neighbors described the large, code-compliant structure as a "second house" and an "eyesore," prompting the board to acknowledge a potential flaw in the town's zoning code.