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Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees Work Session
Published: Jun 8, 2026
Village Board Discusses Draft 'Maker Zone' Zoning Overlay for Industrial Area
The Board of Trustees discussed the draft zoning for the industrial area, referred to as the 'Maker Zone.' This is an optional overlay on the existing M1 area, bounded by the Sheldrake River, Mamaronek Avenue, Metro North Railroad tracks, and Rockland Avenue. The Maker Zone aims to create local jobs and culture by allowing uses such as artisan products, shared-use kitchens, co-working spaces, workshops, fabrication sites, small food production, fine arts schools, brew pubs, and urban agriculture. Special permit uses include boutique hotels, larger retail and food service establishments, large outdoor dining areas, animal daycare, theaters, and indoor recreation. The proposed dimensional rules include a maximum height of 40 feet, a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5, 50% maximum lot coverage, and 50 feet of minimum street frontage. The proposal includes two tracks for actions: minor (interior renovations, facade changes, tenant changes) and major (work-live units, community benefit bonuses, special permit uses, parcels on the Sheldrake River). Bonuses for additional density (FAR or height) require a public benefit such as publicly accessible parking, enhanced green infrastructure, or stormwater fund contributions, with planning board findings and a recorded covenant. Protections for neighbors and the river include residential buffers, setbacks, and flood plain compliance. The draft is intended to be easily understandable for developers and interested individuals. Public engagement, including charrettes and community feedback, was emphasized as important before adoption, with a timeline to be determined, likely after the summer.
Village Considers Discounted Parking Passes for Seniors and Free Passes for Staff at Harbor Island Park
The Board of Trustees reviewed the proposed addition of free parking passes for non-resident seniors at Harbor Island Park and extended the discussion to include free parking passes for village staff and first responders. Currently, non-resident seniors pay $165 for summer parking, while resident seniors pay $15 once. The proposal suggests a $25 fee per summer for seniors, which would generate an estimated $1,000-$1,500 in revenue and offer a more affordable option for seniors visiting the senior center for a few hours daily. The discussion also covered providing free parking passes to village employees who are not in emergency services, as historically only volunteer firefighters, police officers, and EMS have received complimentary passes. The proposal is seen as a way to show appreciation for staff, consistent with practices in other municipalities. A separate $25 fee for beach access was also mentioned for those who might want it, though it's not expected to be popular with this group. The proposed changes would be discussed further and potentially approved at a later legislative meeting.
Artistry Community Theater Donates $540 for 'Shrek Under the Stars' Movie Event
The Board of Trustees discussed accepting a donation for the 'Shrek Under the Stars' event. Artistry Community Theater has generously donated $540 to cover the license fee for showing the movie. The board will consider accepting this donation and authorizing Laura to transfer funds to reimburse the account used for payment. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th, and will feature a live performance by Artistry Community Theater before the movie screening.
Village Board Considers Discussion Format for Draft 'Maker Zone' Zoning
The Board of Trustees discussed the draft zoning for the industrial area, referred to as the 'Maker Zone.' This is an optional overlay on the existing M1 area, bounded by the Sheldrake River, Mamaronek Avenue, Metro North Railroad tracks, and Rockland Avenue. The Maker Zone aims to create local jobs and culture by allowing uses such as artisan products, shared-use kitchens, co-working spaces, workshops, fabrication sites, small food production, fine arts schools, brew pubs, and urban agriculture. Special permit uses include boutique hotels, larger retail and food service establishments, large outdoor dining areas, animal daycare, theaters, and indoor recreation. The proposed dimensional rules include a maximum height of 40 feet, a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5, 50% maximum lot coverage, and 50 feet of minimum street frontage. The proposal includes two tracks for actions: minor (interior renovations, facade changes, tenant changes) and major (work-live units, community benefit bonus, special permit, river parcels). Bonuses for additional density require a public benefit and planning board findings. Protections for neighbors and the river are included. The draft is intended to be easily understandable. The board acknowledged that the document was recently distributed and suggested a discussion on the regular agenda, rather than a formal public hearing, to gather initial comments, given that changes are expected.
Village Considers Adding NYCLASS for Improved Investment Returns and Liquidity
The Board of Trustees discussed adding NYCLASS (New York Local Government Liquid Asset Cooperative System) as a depository bank and updating the Village of America (VOM) investment policy. NYCLASS is a liquid asset security system approved by the controller's office and supported by NICOM. It allows multiple municipalities to pool funds, offering competitive rates with full FDIC insurance and collateral backing through repurchase agreements and treasury bonds. The village currently utilizes Webster Bank, which has similar rates, and Chase Bank for operating accounts, where interest rates are significantly lower (around 1.5%). The proposal aims to leverage NYCLASS for potentially better returns and liquidity, allowing flexibility to move funds between banks to maximize interest. The investment policy needs updates to include NYCLASS, remove Sterling Bank (acquired by Webster), and increase the maximum deposit limit for Webster and NYCLASS from $5 million to $15 million each to accommodate larger fund balances from tax collections. While Chase is essential for operating accounts, the village intends to keep only the necessary offsetting balances there to earn interest on other accounts. NYCLASS and Webster do not require minimum balances. The proposed changes would be presented for approval at a future legislative meeting.
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