Mount Kisco Trustees Mulling Comprehensive Plan Update
The Mount Kisco Village Board of Trustees is considering an update to the village Comprehensive Plan for the first time since 2000.
Mayor Michael Cindrich said on Aug. 3 he felt it was time to revise the document. “There have been many changes in the way business is conducted in our society. Internet sales are competing with retail establishments, more employees in the business world are working from home or in a virtual environment and big box stores remain attractive to the savvy price conscious shopper,” Cindrich said. “A master plan review would give us the opportunity to review all zoning districts and make changes consistent with today’s world.”
Cindrich has some idea for new development in Mount Kisco. “I would like to look at introducing high-end residential use into the downtown area, a use that would be attractive to commuters, young business professionals and empty nesters,” he said. “We also may consider permitting more medical uses in certain area where parking demands can be satisfied.”
Cindrich said he also would like the plan to consider increased parking. “Two-family zones are suffering from the lack of off street parking, a problem that results in a continuing stream of complaints,” he said, adding: “The village should consider revising the plan to seek more parking in commercial areas.”
The plan should consider the village’s infrastructure needs, Cindrich said. “The demands on our infrastructure — water, sewer, parking, etc. — are almost at capacity. Modifications to the zoning ordinance would have to be predicated on the village’s ability to meet those demands.”
“In addition, the language of our code should be reviewed to set forth the spirit and intent of the laws with clear, concise and understandable language, Cindrich said.
“As of now we are in the talking stages, looking for funding and setting the parameters of the study.”
