HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.27.2021 F. & L. Chakar CommentsFred & Linda Chakar
22 Bayberry Lane
Rye Brook, NY 10573
August 27, 2021
Mayor Rosenberg and Honorable Members of the Village Board of Trustees
Village of Rye Brook Offices
938 King Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Dear Mayor and Trustees:
It has been approximately one year since my wife and I wrote you with respect to the proposed
development of the 900 King Street property. (see attached) .
Our issue with the proposed development then was density and one year later it is still density.
After seeing the latest version of the schematic diagram of the project, which doesn’t even reflect
the 20 townhouses, we feel it is a Monster of a building.
When you consider the building height to be 58 feet, almost 20 ft higher than the present
building, you can't help but conclude that this project is overwhelming and massive compared to
the existing building presently on the site. In addition, the present commercial building was
operational from 9 to 5, whereas the proposed Extended Care Facility will be operational on a
24/7 schedule. This alone should give you pause to think how traffic is to be severally impacted
by this development.
We implore you, as longtime residents of this community, to take into consideration the views of
your neighbors whose interest should be your primary reason for not allowing this development
to be approved as presently proposed, with 231 units and a height of 58 feet.
We believe that a smaller foot print or an alternative use should be considered for this site that
will not adversely impact the Arbors, the Village of Rye Brook and our Greenwich neighbors.
Sincerely,
Fred & Linda Chakar
Fred & Linda Chakar
22 Bayberry Lane
Rye Brook, NY 10573
August 30, 2020
Mayor Rosenberg and Honorable Members of the Village Board of Trustees
Village of Rye Brook Offices
938 King Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Dear Mayor and Trustees:
As residents of the Arbors since 1978, we are concerned with the proposed redevelopment of
900 King Street. We thank the Village Board for their time and effort in reviewing this project
but the main issue of density doesn’t seem to be adequately addressed. Until this is done all
other issues are ancillary in nature.
After attending most of the meetings for the past 3 years, we feel that the project is still too
dense. The fact that that it went from 269 units down to 241 is laughable and does not take
into consideration the main concern of the Arbors’ homeowners – Density. As you are aware
the property is zoned for 106 units and the developer’s original proposal of 269 units would be
2 1/2 times this amount. Can’t we find a middle ground in these amounts?
We believe that any changes to the PUD affect us and we (the HOA) should have a voice in
those changes to the PUD that are different from its original use. We are opposed to the project
as presently designed.
Our lives and plans have changed since the pandemic hit us. The reality is that the village should
not even be considering this type of project at this time. Even though we are of the age to move
into a residence such as the one being proposed, we 1) have to reconsider this type of living in
the Age of Covid and 2) don’t find this proposal inviting at all - too dense with no amenities.
Thank you for taking into consideration all issues expressed by the closest neighbors of this
project and request that the density issue be resolved before you take a final vote on this
project.
Sincerely,
Fred & Linda Chakar