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SCHOOLMASTERING THE COMMON COUNCIL AND THE CITY LEGAL TEAM ON GROUNDS FOR THE SPECIAL PERMIT IN THE R1-30 ZONE

Posted on August 12, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. August 12, 2014 (The following letter was sent to the White Plains Mayor and Common Council and was shared with WPCNR:)

Dear Mayor and Common Council:

In our last email we mentioned how our big picture question “Why and how does this 53-acre construction project fit next to single family homes sitting on 1/3 and 1/2 acres in a residential neighborhood?. . .was never discussed in FASNY’s Environmental Analysis section of their Site Plan Submission.

Also in this same Site Plan Submission in the Cover Letter page 8 we found that FASNY is claiming that they are eligible for a Special Permit. . .

Please see: http://johnmeyerconsulting.com/fasny/site-plan-special-permit-submission/

Unfortunately FASNY’s statement is not supported by the facts. If anyone past or present has told the Common Council that you have to grant a Special Permit to a school. . .they really should have said it depends on the type of school. . . yes, a “public school” would be eligible. . .however, a “private regional school campus” is not eligible for a Special Permit.

Please see: http://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/DocumentCenter/View/619

When you look over Section 5.2 List of Use Regulations for District R1-30 zoning you will find that:

→ One family dwelling is a “permitted use” → Churches or other places of worship are a “permitted use” → Public schools are a “permitted use

However: → Private secondary or elementary schools require a “special permit” (note the word “or”)

→ Independent unaffiliated “nursery schools” or day care centers” located with a permitted church, other place of worship, “membership club” or “public school” or “private secondary or elementary school” (again note all of the times the word “or” is used)

FASNY defines itself as a “regional school campus” and this list of permitted uses and special permits are pretty specific with regard to the word “or” and a “regional school campus” is not mentioned anywhere and was never an intended activity either for R1-30 zoning or in the WP Comprehensive plan.

→ One family houses and public schools would be a permitted use in our R1-30 residential zoned neighborhood. . .however a “regional school campus” is not an allowable use for a Special Permit under the City’s Zoning Ordinance. . .contrary to what FASNY is stating on page 8 of their Site Plan Cover Letter.

→ And FASNY’s Conservancy would not be eligible for a Special Permit by Section 5.2 regulations.

Based on all the voluminous documents that FASNY has submitted, where we now know more about FASNY than any of the schools our own children have ever attended, . .it would seem that FASNY would fit best in the City’s zoning designation titled “Campus Office” for its 53-acre combined nursery, elementary, middle and high school.

Of course that means FASNY would never fit within the R1-30 residential district of our neighborhood. . .however the “Campus Office (CO)” designation would allow for FASNY’s campus to be located in the Westchester Avenue/287 corridor where there are ample roadways to handle their volume of Vehicle Trips.

→ FASNY’s “regional school campus” not only doesn’t fit next to Gedney Farms private residences on 1/3 and 1/2 acre based on Character. . .it doesn’t fit by the City’s own Zoning, Comprehensive Plan and Special Permits regulations. . .and FASNY’s “regional school campus” is not permitted by law according to Section 5.2 of the WP zoning.

Our hindsight question. . .back 3 years ago if the City had other applicants wanting to build here in our residential neighborhood on 53 acres with 261,200 sq ft of buildings. . .and like FASNY which were not permitted under R1-30 Special Permits. . .for example if IBM wanted to construct an office and factory, if Marriott requested a hotel and conference center or let’s say someone else wanted a large scale detox treatment center. . .all the same building size as FASNY’s. . .would each of these review processes have dragged on for 3+ years like FASNY’s or would each of these projects have been killed early on in the review process by the City?

The bottom line is all of these other possible projects like FASNY. . .just would not fit. . .and are not allowed by WP regulations.

Would you consider FASNY’s statement that they have to be granted a Special Permit. . .more Spin, a misstatement?

We report. . .you decide.

Your Truth Police, Team Rhodes

Marie and Ron Rhodes

WHITE PLAINS WEEK AND MIRIAM FLISSER ON SCARSDALE REVAL ON PEOPLE TO BE HEARD ON THE INTERNET NOW.

Posted on August 11, 2014 by John Bailey

KATZ

BENEROFE

BAILEY

IRAQ WAR RESTART

FASNY RIDES AGAIN

THE NEW MYSTERIOUS CON ED CAPACITY CHARGE

WHITE PLAINS PROPERTIES WORTH SAVING FOR THEIR HERITAGE–THE LIST.

THE 25% WHITE PLAINS OFFICE VACANCY RATE.

AND ON

PEOPLE TO BE HEARD

THE COUNTY’S MOST RELEVANT INTERVIEW–

“WHERE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, HAVE THEIR SAY”

YOU’VE GOT

REVAL ON THE GROUND

: MIRIAM FLISSER, MAYOR WHO ORIGINATED THE SCARSDALE REAL ESTATE REVALUATION ON WHAT TO EXPECT

MIRIAM LEAVITT-FLISSER

ON THE SCARSDALE REVAL

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE REVALUED AND WHAT HAPPENS

ISSUES WHITE PLAINS MUST CONSIDER IN ANY REVAL AND MORE

County Clerk WARNS of Telephone Warrant for Your Arrest Scam working this Area

Posted on August 11, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the Westchester County Clerk Office.August 11, 2014:

: Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni cautions residents to beware of a new telephone scam spreading around the country that has recently emerged in upstate New York.

In this scam, victims receive calls from someone impersonating law enforcement or a local county agency official warning that a warrant will go out for their arrest if they fail to make a payment by the end of the business day.

“Local and law enforcement government agencies will never call to solicit payment over the phone for a warrant or summons,” stated Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni. This scam has been traced to several out-of-state telemarketing companies.

Clerk Idoni warns residents that if you receive these types of calls asking for payment over the phone, immediately hang up and call the local county or law enforcement agency where the caller claimed to be from to get verification.

If you have caller ID on your phone, you may wish to provide the number to that agency.

“Never provide your credit card or banking information to a call solicitation over the phone,” Idoni shared. “While you may get a call from a legitimate bill collector on occasion, do not let the scam artist confuse you. We are warning residents to be on alert, as this scam is growing throughout the country.”

Unique 9/11 Benefit Event at White Plains Performing Arts Center: The Story of a Firefighter & Survivor of 9/11

Posted on August 11, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From the White Plains Performing Arts Center. August 11, 2014:

Premiering at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on September 5th and 7th 2014, to commemorate the anniversary of September 11th, Reality Theatre Productions^™presents, “IN SESSION with DR. MARK LERNER” featuring Firefighter Bobby Senn, Directed by Jeremy Quinn.

All proceeds will be donated to the 9/11 Tribute Center which funds the 9/11 Memorial at the former World Trade Center site and contributes to victims of 9/ll, the box office said. Tickets are $30 at the front of the house, and $20 at the back. Tickets may be purchased through the box office by calling 914-328-1600

Reality Theatre Productions^™ is an innovative theatrical genre, created and originated by Executive Producer Mark D. Lerner, where real people share real stories that inspire and enlighten audiences. While improvisation is spontaneous and presented without preparation, Reality Theatre Productions is a neoteric, unscripted, structured theatrical genre.

“IN SESSION with DR. MARK LERNER,” featuring Firefighter Bobby Senn, marks the inception of Reality Theatre Productions. It is an auspicious production in which Dr. Lerner presents as a psychologist^*and speaker.

Bobby Senn presents as a patient^†and speaker who shares his story as a New York City Firefighter who survived the attacks on September 11th. This premier production features a special appearance by Broadway actor, David Gabriel Lerner (AEA).

While our nation is focused on mental illness, “IN SESSION with DR. MARK LERNER” fosters emotional wellness – an awareness, understanding and acceptance of one’s feelings and an ability to manage through challenges and change. This timely production “infotains” audiences with remarkable stories of distinguished people who have lived through and overcome adversity.