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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, September 9, 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:
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn – Large expansion of senior living campus with new independent living apartment buildings, an assisted living building, wellness amenity building, and cottages.
- 277 Locust Avenue – Extension of time for wetland permit for accessory structure, deck, parking area, and walkways.
- Patisserie Salzburg, 2 Second Street – Request for outdoor dining (five tables, 10 chairs).
- 23 Locust Lane – Retroactive wetland permit for bluestone patio, rock garden, and fire pit installed without prior approval.
- 83 Brevoort Lane – Wetland permit for addition to residence and site improvements extending to 81 and 85 Brevoort Lane.
- 7 Kirby Lane North – Tree removal permit for 20 trees.
- 36–40 Orchard Avenue – Redevelopment with a new three-story residential building containing six dwelling units.
- 43 Locust Avenue – New mixed-use building with ground-level parking, first-floor offices, and residence above.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn
- Site Plan (SP#415), Steep Slope (SS#007), Tree Removal (TR#010)
- Applicant: Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association Expansion of the Osborn campus with independent living buildings, assisted living, wellness amenity building, and cottages.
II. Items Pending Action
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn – see description above.
- 277 Locust Avenue
- Wetland Permit (WP#550)
- Applicant: Ian DiBernardo
- Extension of time for accessory structure, deck, parking area, and walkways.
- Patisserie Salzburg
- Location: 2 Second Street
- Outdoor Dining (OD#35-2025)
- Applicant: Parviz Shakiban
- Request for five outdoor dining tables and 10 chairs.
- 23 Locust Lane
- Wetland Permit (WP#559)
- Applicant: Tony McGill
- Maintain bluestone patio, rock garden, and fire pit installed without permit.
- 83 Brevoort Lane
- Wetland Permit (WP#571)
- Applicants: Peter & Maria Hancock
- Addition to residence with site improvements to 81 and 85 Brevoort Lane.
- 7 Kirby Lane North
- Tree Removal (TR#013)
- Applicant: 7 KLN LLC
- Removal of 20 trees
- 36–40 Orchard Avenue
- Site Plan (SP#417)
- Applicant: 36–40 Orchard Ave. LLC
- Redevelopment with new three-story, six-unit residential building.
- 43 Locust Avenue
- Site Plan (SP#418)
- Applicants: Kenneth Haas & Ursula Serluca
The Commission will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings. Residents can attend and learn about these community projects.
Resident attendees can only speak during public hearings and are not permitted to speak during the regular commission meetings. Residents can submit comments to the planning commission at any time and can request their comments be filed with the city’s public records on a particular project (the email to use is planning@ryeny.gov).
