Zoning Board Considers Revised Policy on Screening of Swimming Pools

(Updated12/9/2021) The Scarsdale Zoning Board of Appeals considered amended requirements for fencing and screening around swimming pools at a work session on December 8, 2021.

According to Village Planner Greg Cutler, “The review of the policy statement on swimming pools was triggered by the chair’s concerns that it has been over two decades since any changes were made. The proposed changes are intended to make the policy statement match the board’s practices. As it relates to the screening questions the proposed language is meant to clarify the existing practice of requiring continuous evergreen screening to a height of five feet. The other change, which is more minor, is that the board feels it is no longer necessary to require the pool equipment be screened from the interior of the lot."

We also asked Cutler, ”This month’s agenda includes the construction of 15 more pools - some in areas where flooding occurred this year. Has anyone considered the overall impact on flooding of all these pools? What are your thoughts?

He said , “Any pools that are being constructed in a regulated floodplain must receive a flood plain development permit and be built in accordance with our floodplain development laws. However, those types of permit request are limited. There was widespread flooding this year- and in many cases it occurred outside regulated floodplains. Most pool applications are not in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas and are only required to manage storm water through attainment of a storm water permit. Storm water permits are reviewed by the Village Engineering Department.”

The clean draft of the new policy can be viewed here.

Here are this week's home sales:

8 Hamilton Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $2,275,000

23 Ross Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $1,260,000

9 Gatehouse Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $2,110,000

155 Weaver Street
This spacious and renovated Scarsdale home is located on nearly a half-acre of lush landscaped property with 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. Tastefully setback with a grand circular driveway, this modern house is ideally located within walking distance to Quaker Ridge Elementary school, shops and houses of worship. An elegant central marble foyer leads to a large picture window living room, newly renovated state of the art kitchen, 12-seat formal dining room, solarium and a guest bedroom, all adorned with Swarovski Crystal chandeliers. The split level 2nd floor has the primary bedroom with a massage system ensuite bath and 2 walk in closets. There are 2 more bedrooms and a new hallway bath. The split 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms and a new jacuzzi bath and a huge walk-in finished storage space. In addition to the 6 bedrooms, there is a 500 square foot ground level private office with its own private separate entrance. Added features: finished basement with more storage, new sprinklers, electrical, alarm system, LED lighting, new garage, newer roof, HVAC systems and sealed insulation. The house has an open and sunny layout.
Sale Price: $1,375,000
Assessed Value: $850,000
Real Estate Taxes: $21,225

6 Macdonald Place
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $1,350,000

18 Midvale Road
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Sale Price: $999,000

1179 Post Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $780,000

95 Sprague Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Sale Price: $749,500

Featured Listings

17 Heathcote Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
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23 Leatherstocking Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
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