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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, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room or Mayor’s conference room at Rye City Hall. NOTE: This meeting will be held on the second floor of the Locust Avenue Firehouse due to the HVAC renovation 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:
- 723 Boston Post Road – Wetland Permit (WP#578) to construct an in-ground pool and spa
- 84–86 Purchase Street / 2–8 Purdy Avenue – Site Plan Permit (SP#420) for a downtown redevelopment project.
I. Public Hearings
There are no public hearings scheduled.
II. Work Session
- 723 Boston Post Road
- Approvals: Wetland Permit (WP#578).
- Applicant: Jerry Goldfarb
- Location: 723 Boaston POst Road
- Construct an in-ground pool and spa, along with associated masonry work including a patio, steps, and walls. The project also includes modifications to an existing wood deck.
- 84–86 Purchase Street / 2–8 Purdy Avenue
- Approvals: Site Plan Permit (SP#420)
- Applicant: 84–86 Purchase St LLC (Franchise Contracting)
- Location: 84–86 Purchase Street & 2–8 Purdy Avenue
- Interior and exterior renovation of the existing building; reconfiguration of residential units into three two-bedroom units; demolition of 2–8 Purdy Avenue; and construction of a new two- to three-story mixed-use building with ground-floor retail space and apartments above.
III. Minutes
