Save OUR Scarsdale Neighborhoods from Demolition and Overdevelopment

Dear Friends,

I just signed the petition "Stop the Development of 0 Spier Road" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too.

I get asked occasionally by people to support their battle with developers. This one , I believe, is particularly egregious.

These campaigns mean a lot to the community and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/stop-the-development-of-0-spier-road?share=aedecc76-ef14-49d4-8886-cc1ab8555275&source=email&utm_medium=&utm_source=email

Thank you!

P.S. Can you also take a moment to share the petition with others? It's really easy – all you need to do is forward this email or share this link on social media:

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/stop-the-development-of-0-spier-road?share=aedecc76-ef14-49d4-8886-cc1ab8555275&source=email&utm_medium=&utm_source=email

For those who are following the plight of 27 Woods Lane ,the Westchester Supreme Court reviews the case today . The case is not argued in court, the session is closed to the public. The final decision will be rendered within the next 30 -60 days and is binding and final.

Keep the good fight.
Jim

Dear Neighbor,
The fight against over development continues.
The Planning Board meeting on September 19, at 7:00pm is for the Planning Board to hear comments from the public regarding a plan to build 8 large new houses in a wooded and swampy area. This is the only item on the agenda for the Planning Board on Sept. 19. Project details are available from the Planning Board website.
The project is called 80 Garden Road. It is proposing to build on an 8 acre wooded site that has been undisturbed for centuries. It lies between Cushman Road and Garden Road, next to the water tower. The neighborhood has problems with flooding and a very high water table. The developer wants to clear-cut 400 trees and raise the property 4 feet by bringing in approximately 2,000 truckloads of fill. The developer proposes to add a new private underground water collection and retention system. Really ?
Keep the good fight
Jim

Dear Neighbor,
Next Tuesday June 11 is an important session at 8 pm at Village Hall. The Village BOT will hear for the last time from the community re the proposed land use restrictions presented by BFJ consultants. See link below:
https://www.scarsdale.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142024-1272

Scarsdale 10583 has a great re cap of the proposal at the following link:
https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/101-village-voices/10912-zoning-code-changes-too-little-for-some-too-much-for-others

Your attendance and voice are critical. Please make every effort to attend and share your thoughts.

It is our best and last shot to be heard.

Jim Detmer

SCARSDALE PUBLIC HEARING SLATED FOR MAY 28 @ 8PM re LAND USE REFORMS
Last week the Scarsdale Village BOT heard a proposal for the initial phase of land use management reform from the consultant firm BFJ. The plan laid out ideas focusing on the following: site plan review, open space requirements, setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR), impervious surfaces, lot coverage, and building height

While the proposal addresses many of the issues the community has raised, this is your opportunity to question the board and share your thoughts and concerns.

The plan proposal can be reviewed at this link: https://www.scarsdale.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142024-1272

Also Scarsdale 10583 provides an excellent synopsis.
https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/101-village-voices/10885-consultants-propose-changes-to-building-code-to-reduce-bulk-and-lot-coverage

There are two important meetings tomorrow May 14 at Scarsdale Village Hall . The first meeting is a 5:30 pm BOT work session on the Land Use Proposal and the second meeting is at 8 pm which is the regular Village BOT meeting where public comments are invited.
Please find the proposal document here.
https://www.scarsdale.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142024-1272
Hope to see you there

Dear Friends,

I just signed the petition "STOP Overdevelopment and Stop the Flooding in Scarsdale!" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too.

This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/stop-overdevelopment-and-stop-the-flooding-in-scarsdale?share=36ad5552-78c6-41f4-ac6e-acf1f2606f10&source=email-share-button&utm_medium=&utm_source=email

80 Garden is back! The proposed 8 home subdivision won't go away. It is the sole topic at a Planning Board meeting on Wednesday 3/20 @ 7PM. Please mark your calendars and show up!!!
Consider the following:
1.Six acres will be clear-cut and over 400 trees will be felled;
2.Tons of fill will be trucked onto the site (2500 trips) in order to raise the topography by 4 feet so that a stormwater drainage system can be installed above the existing high groundwater table.

For those interested in 27 Woods Lane....This past Tuesday February 27 , the Scarsdale Village BOT voted unanimously to support the preservation of 27 Woods Lane citing that the house meets two critical criteria under the Village Code 182-5 (1),(4). This is excellent news and congratulations to those that helped make it happen.

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees will render a decision on the developers appeal of 27 Woods Lane at their meeting on Tuesday February 27 at 8 PM . Be there !

REMINDER TONIGHT .WE NEED EVERYBODY'S SUPPORT AND PASSION TONIGHT!!
27 Woods Lane APPEAL Meeting HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6

The show down is here re 27 Woods Lane. The Scarsdale BOT will hear out the appeal of the new owner (developer) of 27 Woods Lane. The meeting is this coming Tuesday February 6 @ 8pm at Village Hall. We need to SHOW UP and SPEAK UP.

The Board of Trustees will hear the appeal of the developer looking to overturn the UNANIMOUS decision of the Committee for Historical Preservation to preserve 27 Woods Lane

Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting remotely can do so via online link at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call into the meeting using 1-929-436-2866 and entering the Meeting ID 931 8370 3358.*

27 Woods Lane APPEAL Meeting HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6

The show down is here re 27 Woods Lane. The Scarsdale BOT will hear out the appeal of the new owner (developer) of 27 Woods Lane. The meeting is this coming Tuesday February 6 @ 8pm at Village Hall. We need to SHOW UP and SPEAK UP.

The Board of Trustees will hear the appeal of the developer looking to overturn the UNANIMOUS decision of the Committee for Historical Preservation to preserve 27 Woods Lane

Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting remotely can do so via online link at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call into the meeting using 1-929-436-2866 and entering the Meeting ID 931 8370 3358.*

27 WOODS LANE MEETING FOR JANUARY 29 TO BE RESCHEDULED
The Scarsdale Village BOT has postponed the 27 Woods Lane appeal meeting to a later date . The new date will be communicated once it is established

For those particularly concerned about the fate of 27 Woods Lane , please be aware that the new owner has appealed the unanimous vote of the Committee for Historical Preservation.
The Village Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
in Rutherford Hall located on the 2nd Floor in Village Hall to sit as an Appeals
Board pursuant to Chapter 182 of the Village Code regarding the Committee on
Historic Preservation’s decision not to issue a certificate of appropriateness to
permit the demolition of residential structures located at 27 Woods Lane,
Scarsdale, NY 10583. Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting
remotely can do so via online link at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call into
the meeting using 1-929-436-2866 and entering the Meeting ID 931 8370 3358.*
Members of the public should attend to make their opinions heard .

Sorry here is the link for Scarsdale 10583
https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/101-village-voices/10637-board-enacts-six-month-building-moratorium-in-scarsdale