American Yacht Club Site Work, Wetlands, Multi-Family — Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 8, 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, April 8, 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.

Plans and application materials can be viewed here. Note: due to “security and privacy concerns” as of April 1, 2025, viewing plans online “plans will be available for approximately one week after posting of the meeting agenda on the City’s website. Those wishing to view plans will also be required to login”.

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)
• Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro 45 Purchase Street – Outdoor Dining
• Rye Grill & Bar 1 Station Plaza – Outdoor Dining
• Antique Garage 100 Purchase Street – Outdoor Dining
• Le Pain Quotidien 30 Purchase Street – Outdoor Dining
• 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – multi-family redevelopment
• 3 Read Court – fence in wetland buffer without prior approval
• 15 Wappanocca Avenue – wetlands, new single family home
• American Yacht Club – 500 Stuyvesant Avenue – site improvements

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

I. HEARINGS

1. 154 Stuyvesant Avenue (Continued)
   • Applicant: Martin & Caroline O’Mahoney
   • Permit: Wetlands (WP#557)
   • Details: Proposal for a new residence with deck, terraced patio, and pool on this waterfront property.

2. 17 Manursing Way (Continued)
   • Applicant: Gaura Narayan
   • Permit: Wetlands (WP#560)
   • Details: Addressing prior issues, the applicant proposes removal of an unpermitted berm and the installation of a drainage swale to manage stormwater runoff.

3. 70 Maple Avenue (Continued)
   • Applicant: 70 Maple Ave Associates, LLC
   • Permit: Subdivision (SUB#365)
   • Details: A plan to subdivide the existing 0.397-acre parcel into two residential lots.

II. ITEMS PENDING ACTION

• 154 Stuyvesant Avenue

• 17 Manursing Way

• 70 Maple Avenue

(See descriptions above under Hearings.)

• Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro – Outdoor Dining
  • Location: 45 Purchase Street
    Applicant: Jan Fabry
    Request: Outdoor dining permit for 15 tables and 60 chairs to enjoy the warmer seasons.

• Rye Grill & Bar – Outdoor Dining
  • Location: 1 Station Plaza
  • Applicant: Jan Fabry
  • Request: Outdoor dining setup with 10 tables and 36 chairs.

• Antique Garage – Outdoor Dining
  • Location: 100 Purchase Street
  • Applicant: Utku Cinel
  • Request: Approval for nine tables and 36 chairs for outdoor dining.

• Le Pain Quotidien – Outdoor Dining
  • Location: 30 Purchase Street
  • Applicant: Lindsey Gershberg
  • Request: Outdoor seating with 13 tables and 26 chairs.

• 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue
  • Applicant: 85 Theodore Owners, LLC
  • Permit: Site Plan (SP#412)
  • Details: Proposal to redevelop the property into a five-unit townhouse-style multifamily complex.

• 3 Read Court
  • Applicant: Michael & Jennifer Zicari
  • Permit: Wetlands (WP#561)
  • Details: After installing a fence in the wetland buffer without prior approval, the applicant seeks a permit to maintain it.

• 15 Wappanocca Avenue
  • Applicant: Wappanocca Sisters LLC
  • Permit: Wetlands (WP#563)
  • Details: New construction of a 3 ½ story single-family home above the flood elevation, including a garage and storage space on the ground floor.

• 500 Stuyvesant Avenue – American Yacht Club
  • Applicant: American Yacht Club
  • Permit: Wetlands (WP#564) / Site Plan (SP#413)
  • Details: Planned site and architectural improvements to both the clubhouse and beach house facilities.

(PHOTO: Flooding at the entrance to American Yacht Club on Milton Point. On the Planning Commision April 8. 2025 agenda: American Yacht Club, Permit: Wetlands (WP#564) / Site Plan (SP#413), Planned site and architectural improvements to both the clubhouse and beach house facilities. Source: planning documents.)

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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