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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, October 14, 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:
- 101 Theall Road (The Osborn) – Site Plan, Steep Slope Permit, and Tree Removal for a major expansion including independent living buildings, assisted living, cottages, and wellness facilities.
- 83 Brevoort Lane (with improvements to 81 & 85 Brevoort Lane) – Wetland Permit and Tree Removal for a residential addition and associated site improvements.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 101 Theall Road – The Osborn (Continued from September 9, 2025)
- Required Approvals: Site Plan (SP#415), Steep Slope (SS#007), Tree Removal (TR#010)
- Applicant: Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association
- This project proposes to build new facilities on the site of The Osborn campus, comprising independent living buildings, an assisted living building, a wellness/amenity building, and a cluster of cottages.
II. Worksession
- 101 Theall Road (The Osborn) – see description above.
- 83 Brevoort Lane
- Required Approvals: Wetland Permit (WP#571) and Tree Removal (TR#014)
- Applicant: Peter & Maria Hancock
- Project Description: A residential addition to 83 Brevoort Lane, with related site improvements extending to neighboring lots 81 and 85.
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).
