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The New Rochelle Planning Board has approved plans for a 2,800 sq ft addition to Laser Frame Auto Body at 74 Potter Avenue, along with 18 new parking spaces and significant landscaping at 70 Potter Avenue. This expansion aims to enhance the business's capacity and improve local infrastructure.

The New Rochelle Planning Board discussed plans for 148 Meadow Ln, reviewing a proposal to convert the existing single-family home into a two-family dwelling, including parking and stormwater improvements. Board members raised questions regarding specific property dimensions.

New plans for a proposed single-family home at 968 Pinebrook Blvd in New Rochelle faced scrutiny from the Planning Board on December 16, with members raising concerns about parking capacity and safe vehicle access.

The New Rochelle Planning Board has approved an administrative amendment for 815 Weaver Street, allowing for a scaled-down greenhouse structure that significantly reduces its overall size and height. This decision marks a step forward for the commercial project at this address.

New Rochelle's Planning Board approved three distinct development projects, including a two-family conversion and an auto body shop expansion, but each approval came with conditions requiring improved parking layouts, stormwater drainage, or traffic safety measures. The board consistently pushed applicants to minimize neighborhood impacts as the city's development footprint grows.

Old Oaks Country Club sought amended site plan and wetlands permits for golf range improvements, including regrading and paving, which it completed in 2021 without prior town approval. The application moves forward amidst a federal lawsuit by neighbors who allege the club influenced the town and violated environmental laws.

The Westchester Country Club presented a significantly scaled-back five-lot subdivision plan for Holly Polly Park Road, addressing previous environmental and engineering concerns during the recent Planning Board meeting.

Revised subdivision plans for 17 Pleasant Ridge Road were presented at the January 27 Planning Board meeting, but they continue to draw strong opposition from a resident's attorney concerning zoning compliance.

The Harrison Planning Board has mandated a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed 17-home subdivision at 275 North Street, confirming its lead agency role. This decision signals a thorough environmental review will be conducted for the project.