(PHOTO: The glass structure and the lighting related to the proposed padel courts at the Manursing Island Club represent potential threats to birds. The project is along the property line shared with the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an area recognized by the Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because of its diverse habitats and significance as a migratory flyway. The Rye Planning Commission and the Conservation Commission Advisory Council (CC/AC) has asked the Manursing Island Club to make modifications to mitigate impacts to birds.)
(PHOTO: The glass structure and the lighting related to the proposed padel courts at the Manursing Island Club represent potential threats to birds. The project is along the property line shared with the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an area recognized by the Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because of its diverse habitats and significance as a migratory flyway. The Rye Planning Commission and the Conservation Commission Advisory Council (CC/AC) has asked the Manursing Island Club to make modifications to mitigate impacts to birds.)

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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. Read MyRye.com’s past planning commission coverage here.

The next commission meeting is on Tuesday, February 10, 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.

The commission’s 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:

  • 96 Forest Avenue — Tree-removal and replacement plan
  • 1 South Manursing Island Road — Replacement of tennis court with two padel courts
  • 475 Stuyvesant Avenue — Shenorock Shore Club renovation and deck
  • 723 Boston Post Road — Wetlands Permit – Pool, spa, patio, and deck modifications

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

I. Public Hearings

None scheduled.

II. Work Session

  1. 96 Forest Avenue (TR#015)
    • Applicant: Emerald Tree & Shrub Care
    • Location: 96 Forest Avenue
    • Consideration of a tree removal and replacement plan for the property. 15 trees being removed, 14 for land development.
  2. 1 South Manursing Island Road (WP#576 / SP#419 / LWRP)
      • Applicant: Manursing Island Club
      • Location: 1 S. Manursing Island Road
      • Replacement of an existing Har-Tru tennis court with two new padel courts. The application requires wetlands, site plan, and coastal consistency review.
  3. 475 Stuyvesant Avenue — Shenorock Shore Club (SP#400 Amendment)
      • Applicant: Shenorock Shore Club
      • Location: 475 Stuyvesant Avenue
      • Renovation of attic space above locker rooms into second-floor usable space, installation of a new elevator, and construction of a second-floor deck on the east elevation.
  4. 723 Boston Post Road (WP#578)
      • Applicant: Jerry Goldfarb
      • Location: 723 Boston Post Road
      • Wetlands permit for construction of an in-ground pool and spa along with masonry work including patio, steps, and walls, plus renovation and reduction of an existing wood deck.

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).

Beatrice Larzul is a Staff Writer at MyRye.com. She is a Rye resident and a graduate of Williams College with a degree in English and geosciences.

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