Wetlands Permit for New Pool, New 20-unit Building on Purchase Street & More: Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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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 14, 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 for the construction of an in-ground pool and spa with associated masonry work, including patio, steps, and walls, along with modification of an existing wood deck.
• 151 Purchase Street / 16 Wappanocca Avenue – Proposed merger of three lots and redevelopment with a new 20-unit multi-family residential building and associated site improvements.
• 632 Milton Road – Removal of an existing FEMA non-compliant residence and construction of a new flood-zone-compliant single-family home.
• 84–86 Purchase Street – 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 mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and apartments above.

1. Public Hearings

1. 723 Boston Post Road
   1. Approvals: Wetland Permit (WP#578)
   2. Applicant: Jerry Goldfarb
   3. Location: 723 Boston Post Road
   4. Construction of an in-ground swimming pool and spa; associated masonry including patio, steps, and walls; and modification of an existing wood deck.

1. Work Session

1. 723 Boston Post Road – See description above.
2. 151 Purchase Street / 16 Wappanocca Avenue
   1. Approvals: Re-Apportionment & Site Plan (SUB#362 / SP#405)
   2. Applicant: CLP Rye-Highlands, LLC
   3. Location: 151 Purchase Street & 16 Wappanocca Avenue
   4. Merging of three existing lots into one and redevelopment of the resulting lot with a new 20-unit multi-family residential building and associated site improvements.
3. 632 Milton Road
   1. Approvals: Wetland Permit (WP#573)
   2. Applicant: William Brody
   3. Location: 632 Milton Road
   4. Removal of an existing FEMA non-compliant single-family residence and construction of a new flood-zone-compliant single-family home.
4. 84–86 Purchase Street
   1. Approvals: Site Plan Permit (SP#420)
   2. Applicant: 84–86 Purchase St LLC (Franchise Contracting)
   3. Location: 84–86 Purchase Street
   4. 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 mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and apartments above.

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).