To: Scarsdale residents and anyone who believes protected wetlands, living stream corridors, and mature area tree canopy should not be sacrificed for a developer's profit.
Stop the Development of 0 Spier Road
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
A proposed development at 0 Spier Road (next to 111 Spier Road, Scarsdale) raises concerns far beyond a single property. This application presents an important test of Scarsdale’s commitment to environmental stewardship, thoughtful planning, and responsible development.
A proposed development at 0 Spier Road (next to 111 Spier Road, Scarsdale) raises concerns far beyond a single property. This application presents an important test of Scarsdale’s commitment to environmental stewardship, thoughtful planning, and responsible development.
Approval of this proposal could set a troubling precedent for building on environmentally constrained land throughout our Village, weakening protections for wetlands, waterways, mature trees, and neighborhood character that benefit all Scarsdale residents.
We, the undersigned, respectfully urge the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale, the Planning Board, and the Board of Architecture Review to deny the development proposal for 0 Spier Road as it does not meet the environmental, safety, and community standards expected in Scarsdale.
Please sign our petition and share it widely. Every signature counts.
Thank you for your support!
Learn more at: https://stopzerospier.org
Please sign our petition and share it widely. Every signature counts.
Thank you for your support!
Learn more at: https://stopzerospier.org
Why is this important?
- A 58-year wetland protection is at stake. The Village of Scarsdale designated this lot as wetland in 1968. Allowing construction here sets a precedent that any protected land can be reclassified the moment a developer finds it profitable.
- A living ecosystem will be destroyed. An active stream and an open storm water drain border the lot on two sides. Removing 13 mature trees and excavating the steep slope risks erosion, flooding, and long-term damage to the waterways and properties downstream.
- Profit should not override community protection. The developer bought the full property for $887,250, is already selling two lots for $1,800,000, and now wants to squeeze even more value from a wetland lot the Village has protected for decades — at the neighborhood's expense.
- This is a pattern, not an isolated case. Across Westchester and communities like ours, developers are targeting constrained remnant parcels that were never meant for construction. Every time the community stays silent, the pattern repeats.
- Your voice changes the outcome. The Village responds to community requests. A strong petition signals that residents — and all who care about environmental stewardship — are watching and will not accept overdevelopment of protected land.