AYC Improvements, Townhomes on Theo Fremd, Wetland Buffer Items: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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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 22, 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. Pool in wetland buffer.
- 3 Read Court – fence in wetland buffer
- Sunrise Pizza 7 Purdy Avenue – outdoor dining
- Poppy’s Restaurant 27-29 Purchase Street – outdoor dining
- Village Social 67 Purchase Street – outdoor dining
- OKO 29 Purchase Street – outdoor dining
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – five townhouse-style multifamily units
- 15 Wappanocca Avenue – 3½ story single-family home
- American Yacht Club 500 Stuyvesant Avenue – improvements to the clubhouse and beach house
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue (Continued from April 8, 2025)
- Sheet 153.14, Block 1, Lot 33
- Applicants: Martin & Caroline O’Mahoney
- Wetland Permit (WP#557)
- A proposal for a new residence, including a deck, terraced patio, and pool within a wetland buffer.
- 3 Read Court
- Sheet 146.14, Block 2, Lot 7.2
- Applicants: Michael & Jennifer Zicari
- Wetland Permit (WP#561)
- After installing a fence in a wetland buffer without prior approval, the homeowners seek retroactive permission to maintain it.
II. Items Pending Action
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue – See hearing description above.
- 3 Read Court – See hearing description above.
- Sunrise Pizza – Outdoor Dining Permit
- 88 Purchase Street / 7 Purdy Avenue
- Applicant: Laura Policicchio
- Request to add 4 outdoor dining tables and 8 chairs.
- Poppy’s Cafe – Outdoor Dining Permit
- 27-29 Purchase Street
- Applicant: Gerri Massinello
- Proposal includes 15 outdoor tables and 60 chairs.
- Village Social – Outdoor Dining Permit
- 67 Purchase Street
- Applicant: Mogan Anthony
- Request for 9 outdoor tables and 32 chairs.
- OKO – Outdoor Dining Permit
- 29 Purchase Street
- Applicant: Marysol Hernandez
- Request for 6 outdoor tables and 22 chairs.
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue
- Sheet 146.7, Block 2, Lot 59
- Applicant: 85 Theodore Owners, LLC
- Site Plan (SP#412)
- Proposal to redevelop the site with five townhouse-style multifamily units.
- 15 Wappanocca Avenue
- Sheet 139.19, Block 2, Lot 28
- Applicant: Wappanocca Sisters LLC
- Wetland Permit (WP#563)
- Plans for a 3½ story single-family home above flood elevation with ground-floor garage and storage.
- 500 Stuyvesant Avenue – American Yacht Club
- Sheet 159.6, Block 1, Lot 1
- Applicant: American Yacht Club
- Wetland Permit (WP#564) / Site Plan (SP#413)
- Proposed site and architectural improvements to the clubhouse and beach house.
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.
