Permit to Disturb Sensitive Natural Areas for Construction of Indoor Tennis Pavilion by 151 Sarles Street

This petition is in reference to the Mount Kisco Planning Board holding a public hearing on May 24th to receive public comment regarding an Application for a Permit to Disturb Sensitive Natural Areas. This application is being filed by Glenncliff, LLC of 151 Sarles Street to allow the construction of an "Indoor Tennis Pavilion". The notice, received on May 12th, does not provide any specifications regarding the construction, nor does it include any studies of environmental impact as well as other justification for the need to obtain a land use variance.

A preliminary filing of application indicates that the indoor tennis structure will occupy 8,700 sq. ft. and be over 34 feet high. Additionally, the construction will require movement of land and soil as well as the blasting and removal of ledge rock. This has potential adverse effect on storm water run off both to Mt Kisco Chase property and also to Byram Lake water shed area and reservoir. Additionally, there is a need to study the environmental impact on soil and water within the Conservation Zoning District.

We respectfully request that you reject this application as it would be an intrusion and variance into land use that obviously has no public safety or health benefits and does not constitute a persuasive rationale to disturb sensitive natural areas.