1. Tonight, the New Castle Town Board will continue two public hearings connected to Conifer Realty's Chappaqua Station affordable housing proposal.
One hearing is for a series of changes to the town's code regarding workforce housing special permits, which will involve allowing for the dimensions of the Retail Business (B-R) zone for special-permit cases, rather than for the General Industrial (I-G) zoning dimensions that would otherwise be used on the site, which is located at the end of Hunts Place. The code changes would also allow for the town board to waive items of a proposal that come into conflict with the zoning, although the zoning board of appeals would be the next body to take an application if such a request is denied.
The second hearing is for Conifer's application for a special permit for the 28-unit apartment building, which has a varying height of three to five stories. Residents have blasted the plan due to its location, and have noted the proximity of the site to train tracks and the Saw Mill River Parkway. At a recent meeting for the hearings, however, supporters argued that having the affordable housing will be beneficial to those who need it and felt that the proposal is reasonable, with the availability of such housing locally noted as a reason.
Conifer is expected to produce financial details about itself for tonight, based on a request from town board members at the last meeting for the proposal, which was two weeks ago. For our previous coverage, click here.
The hearings start tonight at 8:30 p.m. at town hall in Chappaqua. Click here to search for the agenda and its packet.
2. The Mount Kisco Public Library announced that will host a blood drive today, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for details.
3. Near by, the annual Jazz and Blues festival in Peekskill is coming up for Friday and Saturday. Click here for our coverage.
4. Thunderstorms are likely today, according to the National Weather Service, with a projected high of 81 degrees. Click here for details.
5. Random Farms Kids Theater will perform a rendition of "Shrek" at the Tarrytown Music Hall on July 26 and until Aug. 4. Click here for details.
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