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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, August 12, 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.
- 42 Purchase Street – Time extension request for change of use from a bank to a bakery/coffee café.
- 11–15 Purdy Avenue – Time extension request for redevelopment into a three-story mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and eight two-bedroom units.
- 6 School Street – Time extension request for demolition of existing residence and construction of a new six-unit multifamily building.
- Anna Maria’s Wine Bar, 53 Purchase Street – Request for outdoor dining (five tables, 10 chairs).
- The Osborn, 101 Theall Road – Large expansion of senior living campus with new independent living apartment buildings, assisted living building, wellness amenity building, 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 installation of a gangway and floating dock.
- 300 Stuyvesant Avenue – Addition and modification 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 July 15, 2025)
- Site Plan (SP#412)
- Applicants: 85 Theodore Owners, LLC
- Redevelopment of the property with a five-unit townhouse-style multifamily development.
- 750 Old Milton Road
- Wetland Permit (WP#567)
- Applicant: John Goldman
- Installation of a gangway and floating dock for a single-family residence.
- 300 Stuyvesant Avenue
- Wetland Permit (WP#568)
- Applicant: Robert Alexander
- Addition and modification to an existing residence located partially within the 100-foot wetland buffer.
II. Items Pending Action
- 85 Theodore Fremd Avenue – see description above.
- 750 Old Milton Road – see description above.
- 300 Stuyvesant Avenue – see description above.
- 42 Purchase Street – Time Extension Request
- Site Plan (SP#410)
- Applicant: James Kim c/o SYN Architecture and Engineering
- Change of tenant use from a bank to a bakery/coffee café.
- 11–15 Purdy Avenue – Time Extension Request
- Approval Needed: Site Plan (SP#408)
- Applicant: MM Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Redevelopment with a new three-story mixed-use building featuring ground-floor retail and eight two-bedroom units on the upper floors.
- 6 School Street – Time Extension Request
- Site Plan (SP#399)
- Applicant: 6 Conlon LLC
- Demolition of existing residence and construction of a new six-unit multifamily building.
- Anna Maria’s Wine Bar
- Outdoor Dining (OD#20-2025)
- Applicant: Anna Maria Santorelli
- Request for five outdoor dining tables and 10 chairs at 53 Purchase Street.
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn
- Site Plan (SP#415), Steep Slope & Tree Removal (TR#010)
- Applicant: Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association
- Expansion of the Osborn campus with independent living apartment buildings, an assisted living building, a wellness amenity building, and cottages.
- Rye Arts Center – Advisory Planning Commission Review
- Location: 25 Milton Road
- Applicant: Rye Arts Center, Inc.
- Advisory review of a City Council referral for a zoning petition to allow “Arts Center” use in the City’s R-1 to RT zoning districts.
- 11 Billington Court
- Subdivision (SUB#366)
- Applicant: Fernando Barneuvo
- Two-lot subdivision of a 1.03-acre residential parcel.
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.
