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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, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm and is typically held in the City Council chambers 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:
- 702 Forest Avenue – Pool, cabana, patios, and site work (wetlands)
- 1001 Forest Avenue – Residential timber pier, gangway, and floating dock (wetlands)
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
I. Public Hearings
- 702 Forest Avenue (WP#574)
- Applicant: Scott Alberi
- Location: 702 Forest Avenue
- Required Approval: Wetland Permit
- The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a residential project at 702 Forest Avenue. The proposal includes construction of a new swimming pool and cabana, along with patios, retaining walls, a pergola, landscaping, and site lighting. The application requires wetland permit approval due to the project’s proximity to regulated wetland areas
II. Work Session
- 702 Forest Avenue – See description above.
- 1001 Forest Avenue (WP#577)
- Applicant: 1001 Forest Avenue Rye, LLC
- Location: 1001 Forest Avenue
- Required Approval: Wetland Permit
- The Commission will review a proposal for the installation of a timber pier, gangway, and floating dock for residential use. The project is subject to wetland regulations and requires Planning Commission approval.
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).
