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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 30, 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:
- 23 Locust Lane – Wetland Permit to maintain a bluestone patio, rock garden, and fire pit installed without prior permit approval.
- Playland Market, 484–94 Forest Avenue – Outdoor Dining request for five tables and ten chairs.
- 83 Brevoort Lane (with improvements to 81 & 85 Brevoort Lane) – Wetland Permit and Tree Removal for a residential addition and related site work.
- 7 Kirby Lane North – Tree Removal application to take down 20 trees.
- 36–40 Orchard Avenue – Site Plan for redevelopment with a new three-story residential building containing six dwelling units.
- Pine Island Road – Wetland Permit for roadway widening, new curbing and drainage, and landscaping enhancements.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 23 Locust Avenue
- Wetland Permit (WP#559)
- Applicant: Tony McGill
- Maintain a bluestone patio, rock garden, and fire pit that were installed without prior permit approval.
II. Items Pending Action
- 23 Locust Lane – see description above.
- Playland Market, 484–94 Forest Avenue
- Outdoor Dining (OD#13-2025)
- Applicant: Ali Alfalahi
- Approval for five outdoor dining tables and ten chairs at Playland Market.
- 83 Brevoort Lane
- Wetland Permit (WP#571) and Tree Removal
- Applicants: Peter & Maria Hancock
- Addition to the existing residence at 83 Brevoort Lane, with site improvements extending to 81 and 85 Brevoort Lane.
- 7 Kirby Lane North
- Tree Removal (TR#013)
- Applicant: 7 KLN LLC
- Proposal: Removal of 20 trees on the property.
- 36–40 Orchard Avenue
- Site Plan (SP#417)
- Applicant: 36–40 Orchard Ave. LLC
- Proposal: Redevelopment of the property with a new three-story residential building containing six dwelling units.
- Pine Island Road
- Wetland Permit (WP#572)
- Applicant: Dennis McGill
- Roadway widening, new curbing and drainage infrastructure, and landscaping enhancements along Pine Island Road.
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).
