By Staff

Feb. 20, 2019:  In its February 14 meeting, the board of trustees of the Village of Bronxville adopted new local law 1-2019, which amends the building construction code (chapter 112 of the village code) regarding demolition permits. According to Mayor Mary Marvin, the new law requires local homeowners to provide plans for new improvements on their property at the same time they apply for a demolition permit. It also includes a protocol for informing neighbors. According to Marvin, this law “addresses concerns residents have had.”

The board also discussed improvements to the Avalon parking lot. The village will soon close on the $1.6 million purchase of this lot from the Avalon Bay Corporation. The village will be improving the site with new or improved drainage, sidewalks, a walkway, tree pits, and railings, among other improvements. The initial cost of these improvements was estimated to be $425,000, but the lowest bid came in at $612,000. After thoroughly reviewing the low bid, the board authorized the additional funding. According to Village Administrator Jim Palmer, work should begin in early June.

Finally, Mayor Marvin mentioned that the village had sought professional opinions about the use of styrene versus non-styrene liners for the village pipes. According to Marvin, both types of liners comply with current standards, and non-styrene liners are about 20% more expensive. Marvin explained that the styrene-lined pipes have been used since the 1970s and the Westchester County Health Department and the EPA have no restrictions on liners. She also said that according to the professionals, the most important time to monitor these liners is during installation, and this monitoring is being done.

Pictured here: Avalon lot.