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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, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room 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.
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
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – five townhouse-style multi-family units
- 12 Parsonage Point Place – new fixed pier, gangway, and floating dock
- 516 Midland Avenue – new single-family home with driveway and patio
- 227 Central Avenue – tree removal for new residence
- Rye Country Day School (Cedar, Grandview, & Boston Post Road) – major campus expansion with new academic building, athletic field, ice rink, and pedestrian tunnel
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue (continued from June 13, 2025)
- Wetland Permit (WP#557)
- Applicants: Martin & Caroline O’Mahoney
- A proposal for a new residence featuring a deck, terraced patio, pool, and dock, located within the wetland buffer on a waterfront property.
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue (continued from June 13, 2025)
- Site Plan (SP#412)
- Applicant: 85 Theodore Owners, LLC
- The project proposes the redevelopment of the site into five townhouse-style multifamily units, continuing the trend of higher-density housing in downtown Rye.
- 12 Parsonage Point Place (continued from June 13, 2025)
- Wetland Permit (WP#566)
- Applicant: Eric Bommer
- The applicant seeks to install a fixed pier, gangway, and floating dock, requiring review due to proximity to environmentally sensitive coastal waters.
- 516 Midland Avenue
- Wetland Permit (WP#562)
- Applicant: Sandra Mastrogiacomo
- Proposal involves removal and reconstruction of a single-family home, along with installation of a new driveway, walkway, and patio, within a wetland-regulated area.
II. Items Pending Action
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue – See hearing description above.
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – See hearing description above.
- 12 Parsonage Point Place – See hearing description above.
- 516 Midland Avenue – See hearing description above.
- 227 Central Avenue – Tree Removal Permit
- Tree Removal (TR#011)
- Applicant: Ramus & V Tree Care
- Application for the removal of trees to accommodate construction of a new single-family residence. The project will be reviewed for compliance with Rye’s tree preservation regulations.
- Rye Country Day School – Site Plan, Tree Removal & Steep Slope Permits
- Site Plan (SP#416), Tree Removal (TR#012), & Steep Slope (SS#006)
- Applicant: Rye Country Day School
- A sweeping proposal for a major campus expansion on both sides of Boston Post Road, including:
- West Campus: New academic building, removal of an existing ice rink, expansion of squash courts, and modified surface parking.
- East Campus: New athletic field with subsurface parking, new ice rink and field house, a looped pick-up/drop-off roadway, and a pedestrian tunnel beneath Boston Post Road connecting both campuses.
- The project includes tree removals and work on steep slopes, necessitating multiple levels of review.
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.
