Historic Areas Board of Review

Board Members:

Town of Orangetown Historical Areas Board of Review

Historical Areas Board of Review Application (pdf)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ACCEPT AN APPLICATION:

1. A signed and dated completed Part 1 of the Board Application.

2. A Building Permit Referral, signed by the Director of the Department. Historic Board applications that are referred from the Planning Board or consultations do not require a Building Permit Denial.

3. A Copy of the Deed to the present owner of the property.

4. Agents must have written authorization from the owner to appear in front of the Board. Contract Purchaser may file a copy of the contract.

5. A list of Names/Addresses of all property owners within 200 feet of perimeter of site, obtained from the Tax Assessor's Office. Application must include a map of tax lots noting 200 foot radius line as applicable, measuring from all points on property line, not from the center of the site, (excluding public roadways, right of ways, public utility or public entity). Names and addresses must be placed on stamped #10 envelopes, without return address. Do not use a postage meter.

6. Since the review is concerned with exterior design, it is very important to have your architect present.

7. A minimum of ten sets of architectural plans, signed and sealed by the appropriate New York licensed professional showing dimensions and height of existing and proposed construction. Floor plans may be needed for clarification. A simple scale drawing is not acceptable.

8. All plans shall be for construction purposes (i.e.. Building Department submission) and must include the following information on the plan:

• A vicinity map

• Floor Plans and Sections

• Elevations with exterior materials and color schemes. Samples must be furnished.

• All exterior mechanical equipment and signs, if incorporated in the proposal.

• Dimensions and elevations to scale of existing building showing relationships to proposed alterations/additions and dimensions. Label windows, doors and all distinguishing features. Provide same information for buildings within 100 feet of new structure. Provide photographs of the building and surrounding area at the meeting.

• Gutters and leaders and disposition of runoff must be indicated on all plans.

All Reviews: $50.00

The Board meets the second Tuesday of every month, unless noted otherwise. 

A Building Permit Denial must be included with your application.

Bring Building Material Samples to the meeting.

Consultation: It is advisable to have your architect and yourself consult with the Board before the preparation of final drawings for approval.

In the Historic Area, all construction requiring a building permit or any exterior changes to buildings constructed prior to 1918, requires approval from the historic areas board of review. Please be aware that the application process takes approximately 21 days, depending upon the time of submission, to appear before the board.

For more information call the Historic Areas Board of Review office at 359-8410, ext. 623 or 615.  

Chapter 12, Historic Areas adopted by the Town Board 7/28/97 governs the historic areas in Palisades and Tappan and is available for inspection and/or purchase.

Meeting Dates

2nd Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise noted, In the Greenbush Auditorium, 20 Greenbush Road, Orangeburg, New York. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

January 12, 2010
February 9, 2010
March 9, 2010
April 13, 2010
May 11, 2010
June 8, 2010
July 13, 2010
No meetings in August
September 14, 2010
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
December 14, 2010

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED AND RETURNED TO THE CLERK PRIOR TO YOUR HABR MEETING:

PLEASE STATE THE BRAND NAME, TYPE, STYLE, MODEL AND COLOR NUMBERS:

1. Roof Shingles

2. Siding (and Thickness)

3. Windows

4. Any stone or rock being used on the structure and/or walkway(s)

5. Facade color schemes

6. Any other specific materials being used in the construction and/or renovation