New Home; Berm Removal; Subdivision; Wetlands: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Rye City Planning Commission is responsible for decisions on a variety of land use applications including site plans, subdivisions, wetland permits, coastal consistency determinations, special use permits and outdoor dining permits. The Commission also periodically provides advisory recommendations to the City Council regarding long-range planning concerns and zoning matters.
The next commission meeting is on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room and/or Mayor’s conference room at Rye City Hall Hall. The meetings provide a look at upcoming developments in Rye, ensuring community members stay informed about significant property changes and planning decisions.
Its seven members are Nicholas Everett (chair), Andrew Ball, Laura Brett, Dan Bsharat, Rick Schaupp, Steven Secon and Jamie Jensen (councilmember liaison). Read Meet the Planning Commission and its Chair Nick Everett.
The Rye City Council recently delayed consideration of a moratorium on large scale development.
Properties being discussed:
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue – New Home with Pool and Deck
- 17 Manursing Way – Berm Removal & Drainage Swale
- 70 Maple Avenue – Two-Lot Subdivision (Continued Hearing)
- Rafele 26 Purchase Street – Outdoor Dining on Purchase Street
- Aurora 58 Purchase Street – Outdoor Dining on Purchase Street
- 315 Brevoort Lane – Extension for Tennis Court & Wetland Restoration
The Agenda
A variety of applications are on the docket, ranging from new residential construction within the wetlands buffer to requests for outdoor dining permits in downtown Rye. Here’s a closer look at the agenda.
Hearings
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue – New Home with Pool and Deck
- Applicant: Martin & Caroline O’Mahoney
- Permit: Wetland Permit (WP#557)
- Description: A proposal to construct a new residence, including a deck, terraced patio, and a pool within the wetland buffer area.
- Location: 154 Stuyvesant Avenue (Sheet 153.14, Block 1, Lot 33)
- view plans online
- 17 Manursing Way – Berm Removal & Drainage Swale
- Applicant: Gaura Narayan
- Permit: Wetland Permit (WP#560)
- Description: Proposal to remove an existing berm that was created without permits and replace it with a drainage swale to manage stormwater runoff.
- Location: 17 Manursing Way (Sheet 146.12, Block 2, Lot 19)
- view plans online
- 70 Maple Avenue – Two-Lot Subdivision (Continued Hearing)
- Applicant: 70 Maple Ave Associates, LLC
- Permit: Subdivision (SUB#365)
- Description: Application to subdivide a 0.97-acre parcel into two lots. Note: This item will be adjourned and continued—no discussion will take place at this meeting.
- Location: 70 Maple Avenue (Sheet 146.6, Block 2, Lot 85.1)
- view plans online
Items Pending Action
The commission will also review several items pending action that require planning approval:
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue
- see above
- 17 Manursing Way
- see above
- Rafele – Outdoor Dining on Purchase Street
- Applicant: Timothy Cacase
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Permit: Outdoor Dining (OD#18-2025)
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Description: Request to place five outdoor dining tables and 10 chairs in front of the restaurant.
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Location: 26 Purchase Street (Sheet 146.07, Block 3, Lot 21)
- Aurora – Outdoor Dining on Purchase Street
- Applicant: Mr. Ramze Zakka
- Permit: Outdoor Dining (OD#05-2025)
- Description: Request for four outdoor dining tables and eight chairs.
- Location: 58 Purchase Street (Sheet 146.07, Block 3, Lot 14)
- view plans online
- 315 Brevoort Lane – Extension for Tennis Court & Wetland Restoration
- Applicant: Laurence & Kate Holt
- Permit: Wetland Permit Extension (WP#535)
- Description: Request for additional time to complete construction of a tennis court partially located within the 100-foot wetland buffer and associated wetland restoration work.
- Location: 315 Brevoort Lane (Sheet 152.20, Block 1, Lot 25)
- view plans online
The commission will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings. Residents can attend and voice their opinions on these projects that may impact the community.
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