Town of Orangetown:

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

MEETING OF JULY 22, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Messina, Chairperson; James Dodge, Vice Chairperson; Larry Vail; John Keahon; Jill Fieldstein and Paul Papay

MEMBER ABSENT: Thomas Miggie

ALSO PRESENT: Richard Pakola, Deputy Town Attorney; Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer and Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

Jack Messina, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Mr. Messina read the agenda. Hearings as listed on this meeting's agenda which are made a part of these minutes were held as noted below.

Piccini Parking Improvement Plan-ACABOR #08- 30-Approved with Conditions; Review of Parking Improvement Plans;76.08/1/6; LIO zone

Stone Plans-ACABOR #08-31- Continued to September 9^th Mtg;

Review of Tree Remediation Plan; Critical Environmental Area; 71.17/1/13;

R-22 zone

Hensar Plans-ACABOR #08-32- Approved with Conditions; Review of Tree

Remediation Plan Critical Environmental Area; 66.17/1/10; R-22 zone

Helmke & Alatsas Plans-(Scheu Subdivision - Lot #2)-ACABOR #08-33-

Continued to September 9^th Mtg; Review of Site/Structure Plans; 68.12/2/39.2;

RG zone

Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #2-ACABOR #08-34- Approved with

Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans;70.14/1/24.2;R-15

Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #3- ACABOR #08-35-Approved with

Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans; 70.14/1/24.3; R-15

Anselmi Plans-ACABOR #08-36- Approved with Conditions; Review of

Site/Structure Plans; 69.05/2/49; R-15

Wyeth Plans - 215A Building Plans- ACABOR #08-37-Approved with

Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans; 68.08/1/1; LI zone

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jack Messina and seconded by Larry Vail and agreed by all in attendance. The Decisions on the above hearings, which Decisions are made by the Board before the conclusion of the meeting and are mailed to the applicant. The verbatim minutes are not transcribed, but are available. As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. The next ACABOR Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2008.

Dated: July 22, 2008; Town of Orangetown Architecture and Community

Appearance Board of Review; Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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ACABOR #08-30

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY

APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW - DECISION

July 22, 2008

Piccini Parking Improvement Plan - Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: John Piccini, 37 Ramland Road, Orangeburg, New York10962

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: Revisions to the application of John Piccini applicant, for 37 Ramland Associates, LLC, owner, for the review of a Parking Improvement Plan for a site known as “Piccini Parking Improvement Plan”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 37 Ramland Road, Orangeburg, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 76.08, Block 1, Lot 6 in the LIO zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

John Piccini appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Proposed Parking Plan prepared by Anthony R. Celentano, PLS, dated April 21, 2008.

2. Photographs of the site.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the surface of the existing parking facility is cracked and needs repair. The proposed project consists of replacement of the curbing, repaving the parking lot surface, elimination of islands and creating handicap accessibility to the building, as well as other parking lot improvements.
The Board found that the redesign of the parking facility created 37 parking spaces; while the old parking area provided for only 17 parking spaces.
The Board found that no trees were to be taken down. The applicant presented photographs of the site and the Board complimented the applicant on the design and landscaping of the site.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

The proposed project consists of replacement of the curbing, repaving the parking lot surface, elimination of islands and creating handicap accessibility to the building, as well as other parking lot improvements.
Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.
No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by James Dodge and seconded by John Keahon and carried as follows: Jack Messina, aye; James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Larry Vail, aye and Thomas Miggie, absent.

The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to sign this Decision and file a certified copy in the Office of the Town Clerk and the Office of the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review.

Dated: July 22 2008;Town of Orangetown Architecture and Community

Appearance Board of Review

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ACABOR #08-32

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

July 22, 2008

Hensar Tree Remediation Plan, Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Jay Greenwell, PLS; 85 Lafayette Avenue; Suffern, New York 10901

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Hensar Developers, LLS, owner, for a Tree Remediation Plan for a site known as “Hensar Tree Remediation Plan”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located on Shadyside Avenue, Upper Grandview, in the Critical Environmental Area, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 66.17, Block 1, Lot 10, in the R-22 zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Jay Greenwell appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Amended Site Plan showing Trees, prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS, dated May 30, 2008, revised June 19, 2008.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the applicant removed some trees that were initially shown to remain on the approved Site Plan and the Building Inspector had issued a denial letter requiring a reappearance at ACABOR.
The Board found that the rational for the removal of the trees was for the installation of the sanitary stub, and other infrastructure requirements in order to construct the house. The Board found the removal of the trees acceptable and required the applicant to plant additional trees on the site.
The Board found that the Applicant hired a professional Landscape Architect to design a remediation plan.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

Correct the plans to show the additional two trees removed along the easterly property line (24” oak and 8” maple) and restore the tree near the garage (14” maple) and the � remaining oak tree (18” twin oak) near the sewer connection that were erroneously shown already removed.
The 14” maple and the � remaining twin oak are approved to be removed and shall be replaced with new trees.
The applicant may select an alternate flowering tree to the Pear Tree, possibly planting a Dogwood Tree.
Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.
No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Larry Vail and seconded by Jill Fieldstein and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, absent; Jack Messina, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, aye.

Dated: July 22 2008

Town of Orangetown; Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

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ACABOR #08-34

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

July 22, 2008

Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #2 - Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Donald Brenner, 4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York, 10983

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Margaret Lane-Boyle and Daniel Boyle, owners, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #2” , in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located on Terrace Drive, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.14, Block 1, Lot 24.2, in the R-15 zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Donald Brenner and Margaret Lane-Boyle and Daniel Boyle appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Joseph Haller, PLS, dated June 30, 2008.

2. Architectural Plan prepared by James Tanner, R.A.:

- 1 of 5: Basement Plan, dated June 8, 2005

- 2 of 5: Main Floor Plan, dated June 12, 2008

- 3 of 5: Second Floor Plan, dated June 8, 2005, last rev. June 12, 2008

- 4 of 5: Cross Sections & Left Side Elevation, dated June 9, 2005, last rev. June 13, 2008

- 5 of 5: Elevations, dated June 9, 2005, last rev. June 13, 2008

FINDINGS OF FACT:

1. The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding in Natural Clay, manufactured by Hamilton Park. The house trim and the louver vent would match the siding color. The house plans shall be revised to note the siding to be vinyl, rather than Hardiboard.

2. The Board found that the house facade and chimney would have decorative cultured stone in Eastern Canyon Grey color in a rectangular shaped stone, manufactured by El Dorado Valley Forge. The Chimney would have a decorative Clay Cap placed on the top. The house plans shall be revised to note the addition of the Clay Chimney Cap.

3. The Board found that the roof would be Rustic Black color, manufactured by Timberline. The garage doors would be white with windows on top. The house windows would be white. The air conditioner unit would be placed on the southern rear side corner of the house, shown on the left rear elevation. The house plans shall be revised to note the placement of the air conditioner unit.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. The proposed house shall have four sides of vinyl siding in Natural Clay, manufactured by Hamilton Park. The house trim and the louver vent shall match the siding color. The house plans shall be revised to note the siding to be vinyl, rather than Hardiboard.

2. The house facade and chimney shall have decorative cultured stone in Eastern Canyon Grey color in a rectangular shaped stone, manufactured by El Dorado Valley Forge. The Chimney shall have a decorative Clay Cap placed on the top. The house plans shall be revised to note the addition of the Clay Chimney Cap.

3. The roof shall be Rustic Black color, manufactured by Timberline. The garage doors shall be white with windows on top and the house windows shall be white. The air conditioner unit will be placed on the southern rear side corner of the house, shown on the left rear elevation. The house plans shall be revised to note the placement of the air conditioner unit.

4. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.

5. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

6. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 21-25 of the Town of Orangetown Shade Tree Ordinance.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Jack Messina and seconded by Jill Fieldstein and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, absent; Jack Messina, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, aye.

Dated: July 22, 2008

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

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ACABOR #08-35

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

July 22, 2008

Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #3 - Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Donald Brenner, 4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York, 10983

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Margaret Lane-Boyle and Daniel Boyle, owners, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “Terrace Drive Subdivision - Lot #3” , in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located on Terrace Drive, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.14, Block 1, Lot 24.3, in the R-15 zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Donald Brenner and Margaret Lane-Boyle and Daniel Boyle appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Joseph Haller, PLS, dated June 30, 2008.

2. Architectural Plan prepared by James Tanner, R.A.:

- 1 of 5: Basement Plan, dated April, 2006, rev. June 10, 2008

- 2 of 5: Main Floor Plan, dated April, 2006, rev. June 5, 2008

- 3 of 5: Second Floor Plan, dated April 2006, last rev. June 6, 2008

- 4 of 5: Elevations, dated April 2006, last rev. June 6, 2008

- 5 of 5: Sections, Details, dated April 2006, last rev. June 10, 2008

FINDINGS OF FACT:

1. The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding in Desert Tan, manufactured by Hamilton Park. The house trim and the louver vent would match the siding color.

2. The Board found that the house facade and chimney would have decorative cultured stone in Valley Forge color in a rectangular shaped stone, manufactured by El Dorado Valley Forge. The Chimney would have a decorative Clay Cap placed on the top. The house plans shall be revised to note the addition of the Clay Chimney Cap.

3. The Board found that the roof would be Weathered Wood color, manufactured by Timberline. The garage doors would be white with windows on top. The house windows would be white. The air conditioner unit would be placed on the right side elevation between the two windows (northwest side). The house plans shall be revised to note the placement of the air conditioner unit.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. The proposed house shall have four sides of vinyl siding in Desert Tan, manufactured by Hamilton Park. The house trim and the louver vent shall match the siding color.

2. The house facade and chimney shall have decorative cultured stone in Valley Forge color in a rectangular shaped stone, manufactured by El Dorado Valley Forge. The Chimney shall have a decorative Clay Cap placed on the top. The house plans shall be revised to note the addition of the Clay Chimney Cap.

3. The roof shall be Weathered Wood color, manufactured by Timberline. The garage doors will be white with windows on top. The house windows will be white. The air conditioner unit shall be placed on the right side elevation between the two windows (northwest side). The house plans shall be revised to note the placement of the air conditioner unit.

4. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.

5. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

6. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 21-25 of the Town of Orangetown Shade Tree Ordinance.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Jack Messina and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, absent; Jack Messina, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, aye.

Dated: July 22, 2008

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

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ACABOR #08-36

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

July 22, 2008

Anselmi Plan - Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Denise and Matthew Anselmi, 42 Secor Blvd, Pearl River,

New York, 10983

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Denise and Matthew Anselmi, owners, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “Anselmi Plans”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 42 Secor Boulevard, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.05, Block 2, Lot 49, in the R-15 zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Denise and Matthew Anselmi appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Robert Alan Blum, R.A, undated.

2. Architectural Plans prepared by Westchester Modular Homes, dated

June 6, 2008:

- 1 of 3: Elevations

- 2 of 3: Main Floor Plan

- 3 of 3: Second Floor Plan

3. The applicant presented revised plans at the meeting, noting the addition of a front porch and stairway, rear porch and stairway and windows on the rear elevation.

4. A draft copy of ZBA #08-71, dated July 16, 2008.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

1. The Board found that the applicant proposed to demolish the existing structure and construct a new modular house on the site. The Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals granted Floor Area Ratio, Front Yard and Side Yard Variances on July 16, 2008.

2. The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding in Cypress (green), manufactured by Certainteed. The house would have a vinyl sided chimney. The plans shall be revised to note a vinyl sided chimney.

3. The Board found that the roof would be Onex Black color, manufactured by Owen Corning, the garage doors would be white with glass windows on the top and the house trim would also be white. The front doorway would be wood tone and have decorative side lights. The porch on the front elevation would be “Trex” composite and the porch pillars and railing would be white painted wood.

4. The Board found that the window shutters would be Black color. The Board requested that shutters be placed on the three windows facing Pilgrim Court.

5. The Board found that the garage appearance would be enhanced with a decorative element on the gable, over the garage doors.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. The proposed house shall have four sides of vinyl siding in Cypress (green), manufactured by Certainteed. The house shall have a vinyl sided chimney; the plans shall be revised to note a vinyl sided chimney.

2. The roof will be Onex Black color, manufactured by Owen Corning, the garage doors will be white with glass windows on the top and the house trim will also be white. The front doorway will be wood tone and have decorative side lights. The porch on the front elevation will be “Trex” composite and the porch pillars and railing will be white painted wood.

3. The window shutters will be Black color. The applicant shall place shutters on the three windows facing Pilgrim Court.

4. The garage appearance shall be enhanced with a decorative element on the gable, over the garage doors.

5. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.

6. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

7. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 21-25 of the Town of Orangetown Shade Tree Ordinance.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by John Keahon and seconded by Jill Fieldstein carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, absent; Jack Messina, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, aye.

Dated: July 22, 2008

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

ACABOR #08-37

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

Wyeth - #215A Building Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

July 22, 2008

TO: Andrew Karcz; Wyeth; 401 Middletown Road; Pearl River, New York 10965

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Wyeth, owner for the review of a plans known as “Wyeth #215A Building Plans”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York and Chapter 2 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located on Middletown Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 68.08, Block 1, Lot 1, in the LI zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Andrew Karcz and John Banyo appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Dwg. No. and Rev. E-78773: entitled “Building 215A Landscape Planting Plan”, dated June 17, 2008, revised June 20, 2008, prepared by Jacobs, signed and sealed by Robert York, RA.

2. Dwg. No. and Rev. E-78824: entitled “Building 215A Elevations”, dated April 1, 2008, revised June 20, 2008, prepared by Jacobs, signed and sealed by Robert York, RA.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the proposed building is a support facility for an existing building, Building 215. The proposed structure will be 3 stories, approximately 36,000 square feet and will consist of locker rooms, changing rooms, office space, storage space and a chillroom. The two buildings, 215 and 215A will be interconnected via enclosed walkways on the North and South sides of the buildings.
The Board found that the proposed building, 215A would match the existing structure in material and color. The materials consist of metal wall panels, manufactured by Centria, Face Brick to match 215 and Textured CMU to match 215. The windows would be PPG solar bronze glazing. The applicant noted that the Pump House and the Cooling Tower in the area of the proposed 215A and 215 match in color and material.
The Board found that the only Site lighting would be along the walkway.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. Proposed building #215A will match existing structure #215 in material and color. The materials consist of metal wall panels, manufactured by Centria, Face Brick to match #215 and Textured CMU to match #215. The windows will be PPG solar bronze glazing.

2. The only Site lighting would be along the walkway.

3. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction

4. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved Site Plan.

Dated: July 22, 2008

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

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