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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY: ANATOMY OF THE NEW FASNY PROPOSAL IN THE SETTLEMENT WITH THE CITY, SUSPENDING LEGAL ACTION FOR TIME BEING IF COUNCIL APPROVES SETTLEMENT

Posted on September 4, 2016 by John Bailey

THE PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL

“A” DEVELOPMENT LIMITED TO PARCEL “A”

“B” HATHAWAY LANE MAINTAINED AS A PUBLIC ROADWAY “B”

“C” PROPOSED UPPER SCHOOL, GREENHOUSE, GYMNASIUM, AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BUILDINGS REMAIN AS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED at “C” LOCATIONS

D–BLACK BOX THEATRE (6,000 SQ FT) PREVIOUSLY AT BUS LOOP LOCATION IS ELIMINATED FROM PARCEL A

“E” –ATHLETIC FIELD CONFIGURATION REMAINS AS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED

“F”–VEHICULAR STUDENT DROPOFF LOOP REMAINS AS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED

“G” –BUS DROP OFF LOOP HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO BE LOCATED ENTIRELY ON PARCEL “A”. 750 FEET OF DROP OFF DISTANCE IS PROPOSED

“H” — VEHICULAR ACCESS TO CAMPUS IS PROVIDED VIA A DRIVEWAY OFF HATHAWAY LANE WITH A GATE HOUSE

“I” –75 FOOT OPEN GREEN SETBACK ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL LOT LINES HAS BEEN MAINTAINED

“J” TOTAL PROPOSED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM 243,000 SQUARE FEET TO 158,000 SQUARE FEET (35% REDUCTION) TOTAL PROPOSED PARKING HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM 348 SPACES TO 248 (29% REDUCTION)

“K” TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM 950 TO 640 STUDENTS (33% REDUCTION)

“L” MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VEHICLE TRIPS DURING “PEAK AM AND PM HOUR” HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM 530 TRIPS TO 415 TRIPS (22% REDUCTION). MAXIMUM VEHICLE TRIPS ON RIDGEWAY FROM 7 AM TO 9 AM FROM 715 TO 415 (42% REDUCTION)

“M” PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATH

In answer to WPCNR’s queries about the plan that were unclear, Geoff Thompson, spokesperson for the French American School issued this statement to WPCNR Sunday morning:

“The City submitted the settlement, not FASNY.

No changes to Hathaway Lane are planned. (Editor’s Note: WPCNR had asked if Hathaway Lane would be widened to accommodate traffic.)

FASNY owns and will maintain all of the land (the Conservancy) as it does now. Only Parcel A is part of the Alternative Site Plan application.

FASNY will have to prepare a valid, updated Environmental Assessment Form to support the new plan.

The plan provides for 640 students only.

There is no North Street driveway as part of our revised application. 51 acres on parcel D have already been recorded into a conservation easement.

We have no comment with regard to the Litigation Settlement discussions.”(WPCNR has asked who participated in the negotiation sessions.)

Common Council First Received Copy of Stipulation of Settlement of FASNY-WP LAWSUIT, Monday, August 29

Posted on September 3, 2016 by John Bailey

WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CLARION-LEDGER. By John F. Bailey. Septermber 3, 2016:

The Stipulation of Settlement reached by The French American School of New York and the City of White Plains was first presented to the Common Council in a confidential, unnoticed meeting Monday, August 29, WPCNR has learned. that the council also was unaware such negotiations between The French American School and the city had been going on.

Councilwoman Milagros Lecuona, told WPCNR Saturday morning, “When did the Council get a copy of the settlement? This was in a confidential meeting last Monday and we never before had any conversation on the subject matter. This was not given to me or any others on the Common Council until Monday.”

Councilman Dennis Krolian said the first time he learned of the agreement was also last Monday, August 29.

As of Saturday afternoon at 5 PM the Stipulation of Agreement text has not been posted on the White Plains Agenda section.

However, WPCNR suggests you can see the Stipulation at this link:

SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE IN WHITE PLAINS

Posted on September 3, 2016 by John Bailey

September 11 Tribute

On Sunday, September 11, six American flags will fly from City Hall as homage to the residents of White Plains who gave their lives. A Remembrance service will be held at 9:00 a.m. at Liberty Park on Lake Street, the permanent memorial site for these residents. The ceremony will include a flag raising, utilizing an operation freedom flag, wreath laying, prayer, and reflections on this historic day.

On Wednesday, September 14 the City of White Plains Personnel Department and the American Red Cross will provide residents an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and give blood. The Blood Drive will be held at City Hall, 255 Main Street in White Plains, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Donating just one pint of blood can save up to three lives and is a wonderful way to give back. Pre-registration is available at www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code WPCITYHALL.