Planning Commission 11-12-24 Preview: Multi Family, 13,400 SQ FT House & More

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, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council room and/or Mayor’s conference room at Rye City Hall 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.

The Agenda

While there are no hearings scheduled, the agenda features several important items under consideration, including significant property developments and administrative updates. 

Here’s a closer look at the agenda:

Items Pending Action

1. 6 School Street – Time Extension Request
   • Applicant: 6 Conlon LLC
   • Project Details: The applicant seeks a time extension for their approved site plan (SP#399), which involves demolishing an existing residence to build a new six-unit multi-family building.
   • View project plans online
2. 281 Kirby Lane
   • Applicants: Jay & Valerie Brown
   • Approvals Needed: Wetland Permit (WP#552) and Tree Removal Permit (TR#006)
   • Project Details: This ambitious redevelopment involves demolishing an existing house, pool, decks, patios, driveway, and garage. The proposal includes constructing a 13,400-square-foot house, a new pool, and a driveway partially within the 100-foot wetland buffer. Tree removal is also required for the project.
   • View project plans online
3. 945 Forest Avenue
   • Applicants: Olga & Raphael Vasconcellos
   • Approval Needed: Wetland Permit (WP#554)
   • Project Details: The applicants propose removing an existing sunroom and constructing a one-story addition. Plans include expanding the patio, adding a pergola, building a new swimming pool, creating a walking path, and installing a low retaining wall.
   • View project plans online
4. 100 Purchase Street
   • Applicant: Utku Cinel
   • Approval Needed: Site Plan (SP#406)
   • Project Details: This proposal involves a 900-square-foot addition to an existing restaurant building and the addition of a new restaurant occupant.
   • View project plans online [city provided link inoperative]

Administrative Matters

• Consideration of the 2025 Meeting & Site Walk Schedule
  The Commission will review and finalize its schedule for meetings and site visits in 2025.
• Approval of Minutes
  The Commission will review minutes from prior meetings.

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