Planning Board Meeting Agenda
May 6, 2025
Beginning at 6:00pm
Location: Village Hall, 2nd Floor meeting room, 76 East Market Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Determination of a Quorum:
PUBLIC HEARING: NEW
Scott Cruikshank
21 N Parsonage St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Special Use Permit – Proposed accessory dwelling unit in existing detached garage/carriage barn, 2nd floor. Located in the Historic Overlay District and Residential District.
PUBLIC HEARING(s) Cont’d:
Architect, Michael Goldman (rep) and Grover LLC
107 E Market St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Site Plan –
The applicant, and their representatives need additional time to prepare, therefore, they have requested another continuance to return to the Board’s next meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The public hearing will remain open and continued.
Architect, Michael Goldman (rep) and Grover LLC
105 E Market St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Site Plan
The applicant, and their retained representatives / professionals need additional time to prepare, therefore, they have requested another continuance to return to the Board’s next meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The public hearing will remain open and continued.
CONTINUED OR OLD/RETURNING BUSINESS:
Village Inn Properties and Heather P from Jason Lichwick Architecture (representative)
16 W Chestnut St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Site Plan – Proposed new front porch and other improvements to the existing residence. Located in the Historic Overlay District, Village Center Special Sensitivity Overlay District.
NEW BUSINESS:
Taavo Somer/ The Amsterdam/6380 Mill St LLC/the Little Goat
6380 Mill St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Site Plan and Sign Application – Proposed exterior modifications/alterations to the front façade and window pattern for existing restaurant location. Proposed new signage. Located in the Village Center District and Historic Overlay District.
SIGN APPLICATION:
Kirshon and Company with Paul Beichert, Timely Signs of Kingston (rep)
6376 Mill St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Sign Application – Proposed new signage for accountant/accounting office, first floor, street side. Located in the Village Center District and Historic Overlay District.
NEW BUSINESS Cont’d:
Pretty To Think So/Eric Mushel
6415-6417 Montgomery St (Starr Building Realty LLC)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Site Plan – Proposed stand-alone/detached 150 sq. ft. awning/canopy with sides for over existing outdoor seating area. Located in the Village Center District and Historic Overlay District.
AT PLAY: A Community Playspace, Inc. with Chessa Kenney (tenant) / Love Channel LLC
28 Spring Brook Park (former Primrose Hill School Building)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Request: Special Use Permit(s) (2):
(1) Proposed Café/restaurant to not be open to the public.
(2) Discussion: Service Business or Membership Club - Proposed new business to include daily and yearly membership(s) to provide various activities and exercise, and other opportunities for caregivers and children.
(3) Proposed exterior and interior renovations.
Located in the Gateway Business District. (Tentative scheduling of public hearing(s) for May 20, 2025)
DISCUSSION:
· Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer Referrals: 36 Chestnut St, 25 Beech St
· Update/Correspondence from Tree Commission regarding meeting with Beekman Arms Hotel concerning proposed site and landscaping improvements.
· Previous meeting minutes: TBD
· Anything else to be discussed…
Adjourn.
(Please be aware of the deadline to submit an application(s) for review by the Planning Board for the MAY 20, 2025, meeting is Friday, MAY 9, 2025, by 4:00pm.)
*** (Please be advised this agenda is subject to change) ***
If there are any questions please contact the Planning Board Clerk, Ryan Dowden – rdowden@villageofrhinebeckny.gov or call 845-876-1922.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Dowden
Planning Board Clerk (5/1/2025)