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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, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room or Mayor’s conference room at Rye City 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:
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – Redevelopment of existing lot to create a five-unit townhouse-style multifamily development.
- Anna Maria’s Wine Bar, 53 Purchase Street – Request for outdoor dining (five tables, 10 chairs).
- 227 Central Avenue – Tree removal for the construction of a new single-family residence.
- The Osborn, 101 Theall Road – Large expansion of senior living campus with new independent living buildings, assisted living, wellness center, and cottages.
- Rye Arts Center, 25 Milton Road – Zoning petition review to allow “Arts Center” use in residential zones (R-1 to RT).
- 11 Billington Court – Two-lot subdivision of a 1.03-acre residential parcel.
- 750 Old Milton Road – Wetland permit for gangway and floating dock installation.
- 300 Stuyvesant Avenue – Addition to a home located partially within a 100-foot wetland buffer.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue (Continued from June 13, 2025)
- Site Plan (SP#412)
- Applicants: 85 Theodore Owners, LLC
- Redevelopment of the site with five townhouse-style multifamily units.
II. Items Pending Action
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – See hearing description above.
- Anna Maria’s Wine Bar
- Location: 53 Purchase Street
- Outdoor Dining (OD#20-2025)
- Applicant: Anna Maria Santorelli
- Request for five outdoor dining tables with 10 chairs total.
- 227 Central Avenue
- Tree Removal (TR#011)
- Applicant: Ramos & V Tree Care
- Tree removal is being requested to facilitate the construction of a new single-family residence.
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn
- Site Plan (SP#415) & Tree Removal (TR#010)
- Applicant: Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association
- Major expansion of the senior living campus, including new independent living apartments, an assisted living facility, a wellness center, and cottages.
- Rye Arts Center – Advisory Planning Commission Review
- Location: 25 Milton Road
- Applicant: Rye Arts Center, Inc.
- The Planning Commission will provide an advisory review to the City Council on a zoning petition that would permit “Arts Center” use in residential (R-1 to RT) zones across Rye.
- 11 Billington Court
- Subdivision (SUB#366)
- Applicant: Fernando Barneuvo
- Proposal to subdivide a 1.03-acre residential lot into two parcels.
- 750 Old Milton Road
- Wetland Permit (WP#567)
- Applicant: John Goldman
- Installation of a gangway and floating dock for a private single-family residence.
- 300 Stuyvesant Avenue
- Wetland Permit (WP#568)
- Applicant: Robert Alexander
- Additions and modifications to an existing residence partially located in a 100-foot wetland buffer zone.
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.
