City of White Plains

The Special Meeting addressed several critical action items concerning the White Plains City Center Garage. The Board authorized the execution of an agreement regarding the garage to retire distressed bonds and resolve pending litigation with Kite Realty, which is the first step toward the City acquiring the facility. A subsequent resolution initiated the environmental review under SEQRA for the proposed transaction, recommending the Common Council serve as the Lead Agency. Furthermore, the Agency adopted the Annual Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and approved a resolution amending the combined federal "Inception-To-Date" budget.

The meeting addressed several applications requiring review and scheduling decisions. For 101 Hillair Circle, the Board deferred scheduling a public hearing regarding unauthorized site alterations, including tree removal and changes to impervious surfaces, requiring the applicant to return with a detailed comparison of alterations versus the original approval. For 4 Hewitt Avenue, the Board scheduled a public hearing for a house addition proposal on a steep slope property. The Board unanimously agreed to write a letter to the Common Council stating no objection to a one-year extension for the Hindu Temple of the Tri-State site plan amendment. A minor site plan amendment for 459 Ridgeway, shifting a home's location to preserve trees and reduce impervious surfaces, was reviewed without objection. The eligible facilities upgrade proposed by Singular Wireless (AT&T) at 101 Old Mamaroneck Road was unanimously approved. For 274 Hamilton Avenue, concerning a Special Permit Amendment to convert service bays to a convenience store and add gas pumps, the Board voted to write a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating no objection, contingent upon several recommendations regarding traffic flow and fueling circulation improvements.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including the adoption of the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes. Key discussions involved project updates and extensions. For the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center project, a one-year extension of the site plan approval for a residential health care facility was considered. A presentation was given on the progress of the environmental review and plan modifications for the Farrell Estates at Ridgeway Subdivision. Other pending items included extensions for a subdivision approval and site plan amendments for driveway/patio work and a house addition.

The Design Review Board meeting addressed several applications primarily concerning the installation of wall signs at various locations, including Eve Milan New York, Jetson, and Frank's Cucina. Approvals were granted for Eve Milan New York (with conditions regarding wiring and electrical permits), Jetson (with conditions on sign face and mounting depth), Crooked Quill (with conditions on repairing holes from removed letters), and Frank's Cucina. The application for La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop and Barber Shop & Salon were not reviewed as the applicants were absent. Additionally, an extension request for an amended Site Plan approval for Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center was reviewed with no comment, and the application for exterior screening renovations at White Plains Hospital was not reviewed due to an adjournment request.

The Common Council meeting included several key administrative and capital project actions. The Council President recommended and the Council approved the appointment of Valerie Simmons to fill a vacancy on the Common Council. The Mayor recommended and the Council approved the appointment of Michael Peter Rubin as City Court Judge. A consent agenda covering items 3 through 68 was adopted, approving various ordinances and appointments. The Council also addressed capital projects: approving funding authorization and related SEQR findings for Renovations to City Facilities (Capital Project No. C5678) and the City Wide Alarm System Upgrade (Capital Project No. C5679), and authorizing issuance of serial bonds for Public Safety Building Interior Repairs (Capital Project No. C5681). The Council further approved funding authorization and SEQR findings for the Gas Boy Fuel System Replacement (Capital Project No. C5680) and budget amendments to cover property maintenance costs at the City Court funded by the NYS Unified Court System. An ordinance was adopted authorizing street closures and parking restrictions for the St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled for March 14, 2026. The Council also authorized the execution of an agreement concerning the White Plains City Center Garage and approved the settlement of certain tax review proceedings involving Bryant Gardens Corp.