Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 2, 2025 7:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held at the William J. Vescio Community Center on the 2nd of December, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee Malcolm Netburn, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager via zoom Joshua Subin, Village Attorney Kevin Leddy, Village Engineer Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing Amend Chapter 186-7, Streets and Sidewalks, Protection of Existing Facilities The Board had general discussion regarding the draft. There was no public comment. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Upon motion by Mayor Vescio, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AMENDEMNTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 186-7 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, New York, is proposing minor text amendments/clarifications to Village Code Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks related to the requirements for abandoned facilities in the Village’s public streets and sidewalks (the “Proposed Action”); and 1  WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 (“SEQR”) the Project is classified as an Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor have conducted an Uncoordinated Review of the Proposed Action under SEQR and is the Lead Agency for the SEQR review of this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor reviewed a Short Environmental Assessment Form (Short EAF) Parts 1, 2 and 3 dated August 18, 2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, State Environmental Quality Review, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby confirms its Lead Agency designation for the SEQR Review of the Proposed Action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Lead Agency has determined that the Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons enumerated in the attached Negative Declaration Form (Short EAF Part 3). BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this SEQR Negative Declaration resolution shall have an effective date of December 2, 2025. LOCAL LAW ADOPTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby adopts Local Law No. 8 of 2025, entitled “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 186-7. Streets and Sidewalks, Protection of Existing Facilities, of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor.” Continued Public Hearing Amend Chapter 220-2, Definitions and 220-10, Affordable Housing The Board had general discussion regarding the draft and stated they were awaiting further comments from the County. There was no public comment. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 16, 2025. 2 Continued Public Hearing for a Local Law to Establish Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts “PUD” Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave an overview of the proposed legislation. Village Planning Consultant, Sarah Yackel reviewed the concept plan. The Board had general discussion regarding a potential five-year review requirement, notification provisions and changing the building height calculations. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to January 6, 2026. Continued Public Hearing - 235 Elm Road – Rose Enterprises Group, Inc. Renaissance Briarcliff Manor–Preliminary Planned Unit Development approval (“Preliminary PUD Approval”) pursuant to the proposed §220-21.C of the proposed draft legislation Mr. David Steinmetz, Attorney for the applicant, gave an overview of the project. Mr. Diego Villareale, Engineer representing the applicant reviewed the site plan. Mr. Stuart Lachs, Architect representing the applicant, gave a summary of the renderings and proposed landscaping and stated a comprehensive package with the updates discussed would be provided with their next submission. Mr. Leonard Glickman, Applicant, stated landscaping was an aesthetic tool as well as screening. Mr. Lachs reviewed the condition of Dow Hall. Mayor Vescio asked if a portion could be preserved for the amenity building. Mr. Glickman stated they were waiting for the engineering report which would give further information on Dow Hall. Mr. Villareale stated they made an error in the school data analysis and they use the wrong multiplier and far less school age children would be generated than their original report. Village Manager Ringel stated the Village met with the School Superintendent and Staff and they confirmed the District could accept new students well above what was being projected and welcomed the growth. They stated if the school didn’t grow, some programs were in danger of not occurring. Mr. Keith Austin of 55 Hawthorn Place stated he appreciated the screening proposed but worried about maintenance. He asked if the buildings could be 3 reduced to three units to mitigate the visual impact. He stated he wanted to see the project move forward. Mr. Gerald Carrafiello of 71 Tuttle Road stated the proposal was the correct use for the property and he was glad they were staying mostly within the developed area. He further stated he wanted Tuttle Road to remain beautiful and large families were a thing of the past. Mr. Fred Harrison of 121 Frame Road encouraged the Board to approve the project and it would benefit both the Village and the School. Mr. Victor Grund of 73 Hawthorn Place stated the project would fit well into the community but did have some concerns about the screening and the necessity of the walking trail. Ms. Marta Burachok of 106 Tuttle Road stated the property had been dormant for 10 years and should be developed. She asked if the traffic pattern and impacts had been studied. She stated most people would drive and not walk from the property and asked the path access on Tuttle Road be removed. Mr. Arthur Baer of 427 Sleepy Hollow Road stated the project was terrific and a larger youth population was needed in the Village. He stated this was an opportunity for growth. Dr. Amy Karpati, Chair of the EAC, stated she looked forward to reviewing the landscaping plan and wanted to collaborate. Mr. Xiannian Wu of 22 Cedar Drive stated the numbers for school data were pre- covid and if older people vacate their homes to move into the development that would mean families would move into the now vacant single-family homes increasing the school children. Mr. Steinmetz asked the Board to consider closing the public hearing and declare themselves lead agency. The Board stated it was too early in the process to close the hearing. Village Consultant Yackel stated the 30-day period had lapsed for lead agency and no formal resolution was needed. The Board affirmed themselves as lead agency. Trustee Mallett suggested a view shed analysis, structural report for Dow Hall and a traffic analysis be submitted. Mayor Vescio requested a site visit be scheduled. 4 A resident from 166 Cedar Drive stated he had concerns with the school district impacts and asked for the Superintendent to attend a meeting to explain. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to January 6, 2026. Public Hearing to Add Chapter 46, Procurement Using Best Value Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing. Village Manager Ringel explained the proposed legislation and stated some language needed to be clarified. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 16, 2025. Board of Trustees Announcements  Letters to Santa accepted until December 15th.  Holiday Sing-a-long and bonfire on December 7th.  The SAC is hosting a holiday decorations swap.  Join the Fire and Ambulance Departments and gave tips on space heater safety. Village Manager’s Report  EV Chargers are being installed at Village Hall and will completed by December 12th. The rate is being determined. Committee Report  The Comprehensive Plan draft will be available soon. Public Comments Ms. Jenny Sendek of Hirst Road stated there was a proposed development on the border of the Village that would destroy the area. She stated she hoped the Board could stop it. Mayor Vescio stated the project was outside of the Village and not before this Board. Trustee Mallett noted there were Village trails in the area. Ms. Fleder of 773 Sleepy Hollow Road stated the development would denude Pocantico Park and would remove screening and destroy the steep slopes. Dr. Amy Karpati stated the developer was requesting water from the Village and asked the Board to carefully consider before providing it to them. She stated 5 climate change could impact water levels and there would also be impacts to wildlife and the environment in the Village. 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road, Briarhouse, LLC “Briarhouse” Zoning Text Amendment – Lead Agency Designation, Schedule Public Hearing for Chapter 220-21.B Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone and Referral to the Village and County Planning Boards Village Planning Consultant Yackel gave an overview and noted lead agency would be documented in the resolution. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: APPLICATION OF BRIARHOUSE, LLC - STRATEGIC PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT FLOATING ZONE ZONING AMENDMENT AND CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL 1030/1050 PLEASANTVILLE ROAD, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY – BRIARHOUSE & VILLAGE JUSTICE CENTER – PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING Project Title: Briarhouse & Village Justice Center Project Location: 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road, Village of Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, New York Project Description: Briarhouse, LLC (the “Applicant”) has entered into a land development agreement (“LDA”) with the Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation (the “LDC”) and the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”) to develop certain municipal, public, and private residential/commercial improvements on two, Village-owned, tax lots located at 1050 and 1030 Pleasantville Road, tax parcel numbers 98.10-1-51 and 98.14-1-29 respectively (the “Project Site”). The Applicant, per the LDA, proposes to develop the Project Site with a mixed- use, multifamily development consisting of two multifamily buildings with commercial uses on the first floor, together with associated improvements (“Briarhouse”), a Village Police Station and Court Facility with associated parking (the “Justice Center”), and various public improvements and amenities (together, the “Proposed Project”). Briarhouse would be owned and operated by the Applicant and would consist of two buildings, as well as public and residential amenities and parking. The buildings would be 4-stories in height and contain approximately 86 apartments comprised of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with the first floor of both buildings having approximately 5,440 square feet of commercial space (totaling 10,880 square feet of commercial area). The Justice 6 Center would be retained by the Village and would be two-stories, approximately 13,390sq ft, and include associated secure and public parking areas. The Proposed Project would also include various public improvements across both properties consisting of a trail system, sidewalks, and other public roadway improvements, in addition to a public plaza that will be a part of the Briarhouse development. Contact Person: Christine Dennett, Village Clerk Briarcliff Manor, NY 1111 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 Phone: 914-941-4800 cdennett@briarcliffmanor.gov PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL BE IT RESOLVED that the request by the Applicant for the establishment of a Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone and Concept Plan Approval pursuant to §220-21.B located at 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road is hereby directed to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing to hear and consider a request by the Applicant for a Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone (§220-21.B) and Concept Plan Approval pursuant to §220-21.B located at 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road is hereby scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm or soon thereafter at the William J. Vescio Community Center located at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of November 18, 2025 as amended. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Adjournment 7 Happy Birthday to Village Manager, Josh Ringel. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10:12pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager 8