Town of Orangetown:

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE

BOARD OF REVIEW

Meeting of JUNE 17, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jack Messina, Chairperson; James Dodge, Vice Chairperson; Larry Vail; John Keahon; Jill Fieldstein ; Paul Papay and Thomas Miggie

MEMBER ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT: Barbara Gionti, 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.

Can - Am Development Corp. Plans-ACABOR #08- 21- Approved with

Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans; 77.16/1/20.14; R-15 zone

Barrett Plans- ACABOR #08- 22- Approved with Conditions- Review of

Site/Structure Plans; 69.15/1/12; R-40 zone

19 Shadyside Avenue Plans- ACABOR #08-23- Approved with Conditions;

Review of Site/Structure Plans (Critical Environmental Area); 66.17/1/9;

R-22 zone

The Pointe at Lake Tappan Plans- ACABOR #08- 24- Approved with

Conditions- Review of Site/Structure Plans; 73.10/1/4; OP & PAC zones

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Thomas Miggie 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 10:15 p.m. The next ACABOR Meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2008.

Dated: June 17, 2008

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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ACABOR #08-21

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW - DECISION

June 17, 2008

Can-Am Development Corporation Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Eli Stern, 10 Nelson Road, Monsey, New York 10952

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Can-Am Development Corporation, owner, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “Can-Am Development Corporation 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 Lauren Road, Palisades, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.16, Block 1, Lot 20.14 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, June 17, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Eli Stern and Donald Brenner appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by HDR, dated October 4, 2006, revised March 5, 2007.

2. Architectural Plans prepared by James Tanner, RA:

1 of 3: Foundation Plan: November 4, 2004, last revised May 7, 2008

2 of 3: Main Floor Plan/Section: November 3, 2004, last revised May 7, 2008

3 of 3: Elevations, Alt. Gar. Plan, Tray Clg, Det.: November 5, 2004

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found the proposed site has restrictions on it due to limitations imposed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Note #1 on the plan states the following: There shall be no clearing of vegetation, grading or structures beyond (toward wetland) the limit of disturbance line except as authorized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) under a Permit Pursuant to Article 24 of the ECL.
The Board found that there is a gas line on the site that is owned by the Tennessee Valley Gas Company and construction must not disturb the line.
The Board found that there are protected wetlands on the site.
The Board found the proposed house has four sides of vinyl siding in Desert Tan color, manufactured by Certanteed, with cultured stone on the chimney in rectangular shaped stones in earth tones. The Board requested that the “chimney flute” be encased and covered with cultured stone. Both the chimney and the encased chimney flute shall have decorative chimney caps.
The Board found that the house siding shall be brought down to grade. The roof would be Rustic Cedar color, manufactured by Tamko. The house trim and the garage doors would have a decorative element such as mini sunburst windows with lighting on either side of the doors. The color of the garage doors would match the main color of the house siding.
The Board found that the porch railing would be treated stained wood and the front stairway would be cement covered with stone veneer and blue stone tops.
The Board found that the applicant had the option of placing decorative stonework on the front facade surrounding the front entryway. The stonework would match the chimney.

Public Comment:

Ellen Charyed: 8 Lauren Road, Tappan; raised concerns regarding the location of the proposed driveway. She wanted to know if there was a buyer for the house. Ms Charyed requested that the developer be required to preserve as many trees on the site as possible and wanted to make sure that the Tennessee Valley Gas Company is made aware of the construction.

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

1. The Site Plan contains the following note: “There shall be no clearing of vegetation, grading or structures beyond (toward wetland) the limit of disturbance line except as authorized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) under a Permit Pursuant to Article 24 of the ECL.”

2. The proposed house shall have four sides of vinyl siding in Desert Tan color, manufactured by Certanteed, with cultured stone on the chimney in rectangular shaped stones in earth tones. The “chimney flute” shall be encased and covered with cultured stone. Both the chimney and the encased chimney flute shall have decorative chimney caps. The architectural plans shall be revised to reflect this change.

3. The house siding shall be brought down to grade. The roof shall be Rustic Cedar color, manufactured by Tamko. The house trim and the garage doors shall have a decorative element such as mini sunburst windows with lighting on either side of the doors. The color of the garage doors shall match the main color of the house siding. The architectural plans shall be revised to reflect this change.

4. The porch railing shall be treated stained wood and the front stairway shall be cement covered with stone veneer and blue stone tops. The architectural plans shall be revised to reflect this change.

5. The applicant has the option of placing decorative stonework on the front facade surrounding the front entryway. The stonework would match the chimney. If the change is selected, the architectural plans shall be revised.

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

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

8. 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 Paul Papay and seconded by Jill Fieldstein and carried as follows: James Dodge, absent; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, aye, Jack Messina, aye, Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, aye.

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: June 17, 2008

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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ACABOR #08-22

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW - DECISION

June 17, 2008

Barrett Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Thomas and Beatrice Barrett, 83 Sickletown Road, Pearl River,

New York 10965

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Thomas Barrett, owner, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “Barrett 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 83 Sickletown Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.15, Block 1, Lot 12 in the R-40 zoning district.

Barry Terach and Thomas and Beatrice Barrett appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Robert Sorace, PLS, dated April 22, 2008, revised

May 5, 2008.

2. Architectural Plans prepared by Barry Terach, RA:

A-1:Basement Plan, dated March 30, 2008

A-2: First Floor Plan, dated March 30, 2008

A-3: Second Floor Plan, dated March 30, 2008

A-4: Roof Plan, dated March 30, 2008

A-5: Elevations, Window Schedule, Light and Vent Calc's, dated May 13, 2008, revised May 19, 2008

A-6: Elevations, dated May 13, 2008

A-7: Elevations & Building Section, dated May 13, 2008

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the proposed style of the house would be French Country. The existing house would be taken down and a new house would be constructed. The site does not have many trees, however, the applicant plans on landscaping once they build the new house and occupy the site.
The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of stucco with decorative stonework. The stucco would be California Stucco in Ivory color with trim in Sea Grass Green. The stonework would be in a natural granite stone, placed on the chimney, over some of the windows and on the house facade. The Board gave the applicant the option of placing stone over the windows on the right elevation.
The Board found that the applicant agreed to revise the front stairway of the house with the following materials: stone risers with bluestone slab treads.
The garage doors would be a natural stained wood and the roof shingles will be Mission Brown color, manufactured by Timberline.

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 stucco with decorative stonework. The stucco will be California Stucco in Ivory color with trim in Sea Grass Green. The stonework will be in a natural granite stone, placed on the chimney, over some of the windows and on the house facade. The Board gave the applicant the option of placing stone over the windows on the right elevation. The plans shall be revised if this option is selected.

2. The plans shall be revised to note a front entryway stairway having stone risers with bluestone slab treads (Front Elevation - A-5). The plans shall be revised to reflect the change in the stairway.

3. The garage doors shall be a natural stained wood and the roof shingles will be Mission Brown color, manufactured by Timberline

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

Dated: June 17, 2008

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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ACABOR #08-23

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW - DECISION

June 17, 2008

19 Shadyside Plans; 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 Abraham Pesach, owner, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “19 Shadyside 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 19 Shadyside, Upper Grandview, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 66.17, Block 1, Lot 9 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, June 17, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Robert Hoene and Jay Greenwell appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS, dated May 31, 2007, last revised May 20, 2008.

2. Architectural Plans prepared by Robert Hoene, RA, dated May 2007, revised February 25, 2008:

- A-1: South Elevation

- A-2: West Elevation

- A-3: Foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section

- A-4: First Floor

- A-5: Second Floor Plan

3. A copy of PB #07-49, Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions, dated April 23, 2008 and ZBA #08-42, Variances Granted, dated May 7, 2008.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found the proposed house has four sides of Hardiplank siding in Kaki color, with kaki colored shakes and decorative stonework on the facade and the chimney. The stonework would be manufactured by Stonecraft in Manzanita Cliffstone, in rectangular shaped stones in natural stone shades. The roof would be Weathered Wood Blend color, manufactured by Tamko. The garage doors would be in a Carriage Style and would be stained to match the main color of the house facade. The railing and windows would be white.
The Board found that the air conditioner units would be tucked by the west elevation, off to the right side.
The Board found standard residential lighting would be used, down lights on the front porch.
The Board found that the applicant would try and save a 34 inch oak tree on the site.

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 Hardiplank siding in Kaki color, with kaki colored shakes and decorative stonework on the facade and the chimney. The stonework will be manufactured by Stonecraft in Manzanita Cliffstone, in rectangular shaped stones in natural stone shades. The roof will be Weathered Wood Blend color, manufactured by Tamko. The garage doors will be in a Carriage Style and will be stained to match the main color of the house facade. The railing and windows will be white

2. The air conditioner units will be tucked by the west elevation, off to the right side.

3. Standard residential lighting will be used, down lights on the front porch.

4. The applicant shall try and save a 34 inch oak tree on the site.

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

Dated: June 17, 2008

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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ACABOR #08-24

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW - DECISION

June 17, 2008

The Pointe at Lake Tappan Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Donald Brenner, P.E., LL.B.;4 Independence Avenue; Tappan, New York 10983

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Pearl River Veterans, LLC, owner, for the review of a Site/Structure Plans, which includes the Seth House, Elevations for Units, Court yard Color Schemes, Layouts, Site Lighting and Landscaping Plans and Site Signage for a site known as “The Pointe at Lake Tappan 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 west side of Blue Hill South at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 73.10, Block 1, Lot 4, in the OP & PAC zoning districts.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Donald Brenner, Ann Brooke and Frank Lisowsky appeared and testified.

The Board received the following item:

Architectural Plans prepared by BartonPartners, signed and sealed by Thomas Barton, RA, dated May 21, 2008:

C1.08: Soil Erosion Control Plan

Unit A1: First Floor and Second Floor Plans

Unit A2: First Floor and Second Floor Plans

Unit B: First Floor and Second Floor Plans

Unit C: First Floor and Second Floor Plans

Unit D: First Floor and Second Floor Plans

Unit A1: Color Schemes: Almond, Taupe, Grey and Cream Facades

Unit A2: Color Schemes: Almond, Taupe, Grey and Cream Facades

Unit B: Color Schemes: Almond, Taupe, Grey and Cream Facades

Unit C: Color Schemes: Almond, Taupe, Grey and Cream Facades

Unit D: Color Schemes: Almond, Taupe, Grey and Cream Facades

Courtyard A Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard B Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard C Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard D Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard E Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard F Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard G Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard H Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard J Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard K Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard L Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard M Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard N Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard P Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard Q Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard R Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Courtyard S Streetscape: View 1 and View 2

Landscape Plans prepared Elizabeth Parks, and Ann Brook Design, Inc., unsealed and unsigned, dated May 20, 2008:

Page 1 of 15: Recreation Center

Page 2 of 15: Pod A & B

Page 3 of 15: Pod C

Page 4 of 15: Pod D & E

Page 5 of 15: Pod F

Page 6 of 15: Pod G & H

Page 7 of 15: Pod J

Page 8 of 15: Pod K & L

Page 9 of 15: Pod M, N, R, S and Center Planting

Page 10 of 15: Pod Plant Schedules Pods M, N, R, S & Center Planting

Page 11 of 15: Pod P & Q

Page 12 of 15: Pod Subdivision Entrance

Page 13 of 15: Lighting Guidelines

Page 14 of 15: Planting Instructions

Page 15 of 15: General Notes

Seth House Plans prepared by Colgan Perry Lawler Aurell Architects and Will A. Truss Engineering, dated May 20, 2008:

Sheet 1: General

Sheet 2: Basement Plan

Sheet 3: First Floor Plan

Sheet 4: Second Floor Plan

Sheet 5: Elevations

Sheet 6: Elevations

Signage Package noting the size and types of the proposed signage.
Copies of the following Board Decisions: PB #07-56, Final Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions, dated October 10, 2007, ACABOR #07-47, Approved with Conditions, dated July 17, 2007 and PB #07-28, Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions, dated July 11, 2007.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the Seth House was not in a historically designated zone or a historically designated house, however, the developer plans to restore the house as sensitively as possible.
The Board found that the house would be restored with an asphalt shingle roof in Slate color, manufactured by GAF. The siding would be wood shingle in an olive color with trim and shutters in Castleton Mist color (pea green color) the windows would be terra tone color (terra cotta color). The stairway will remain cut stone and the railing to the house which is a combination of steel and cast iron; will be replaced and repaired.
The Board found that on the rear of the Seth House, three architectural features will be changed: windows will be rearranged from a three casement window arrangement back to the original double hung window, a sunroom will be reconstructed and a window will be made into a doorway.
The Board found that the landscaping plan around the Seth House needed to be more defined. The landscape professional offered to provide additional details.
The Board found that the plans the developer changed Architects for the project and new designs for the proposed residential units were presented. The applicant shall return to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review to present plans for the Recreation Center.
The Board found that the architects presented four different unit types in four different color themes. Three of the unit types were single family units and one unit was a double unit. All were acceptable to the Board.
The Board found that the site was originally farm land and that there are very few specimen trees on site. The landscape plan includes trees and plantings that are based on water conservation. The Board requested that a landscaping plan be provided for the Basin/Pond area.
The Board found that the lighting plan presented in the package offers guidelines only and that the lighting design still needs to be submitted to the Board for review.

The Board found that the presented sign plans were acceptable.

Public Comment: Mark Griffith, resident of Pearl River, supported the proposed development.

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

The Seth House is not in a historically designated zone or a historically designated house, however, the developer shall restore the house as sensitively as possible.
The Seth house shall be restored with an asphalt shingle roof in Slate color, manufactured by GAF. The siding will be wood shingle in an olive color with trim and shutters in Castleton Mist color (pea green color) the windows will be terra tone color (terra cotta color). The stairway will remain cut stone and the railing to the house which is a combination of steel and cast iron; will be replaced and repaired.
On the rear of the Seth House, three architectural features will be changed: windows will be rearranged from a three casement window arrangement back to the original double hung window, a sunroom will be reconstructed and a window will be made into a doorway.
The landscaping plan for the Seth House shall be expanded to offer additional details. In addition, a Landscaping Plan shall be submitted for the area around the Basin/Pond area. The applicant shall return to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review to present plans for review and approval.
The Architect for the project changed since the project was last presented to the Board in July 2007. The Board found the new residential unit (single family or double) designs and color themes to be acceptable as presented.

The colors of the proposed residential units are as follows:

Almond, Taupe, Grey or Cream Colors
Stone Work of Stonecraft Fieldstone: Colorado, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania or Mountain
Main Trim, Accent Trim, Garage Door and Dental Block in White
Shutters and Front Door in Mid-America: Midnight Blue or Bordeaux

The applicant also presented a rendering of the proposed Recreation Center. The applicant shall return to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review to architectural plans for the Recreation Center for review and approval.

The lighting plan presented in the package only offers guidelines. The applicant shall return to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review to present the lighting design plans for review and approval.
The applicant shall reappear in front of ACABOR prior to stamping of the final site plans.
The presented sign plans were acceptable. The applicant presented the following signs:

1 Single Sided Sales Center Parking Sign; 21.5” x 23”, Full Color Graphics with Clear Overlaminate; 4 x 4 White PVC Posts; 5 x 5 Bases, PMS Blue Transitions
1 Single Sides Sales Center ID, 36” x 48”, Background” Woodgrain Sandblasted PMS Blue with Border Satin White; Lettering & Holding Line: 23 Karat Gold Leaf; Posts 4 x 4 White PVC, 5 x 5 Bases, PMS Blue Transitions, Urethane Ball Finials & Caps: PMS Blue & 23 Karat Gold Leaf
4 Two Sided Model ID Signs, 21.5” x 23”, Full color graphics with Clear Overlaminate, Posts 4 x 4 White PVC, 5 x 5 Bases, PMS Blue Transitions
1 Two Sides Coming Soon Sign, �” PVC Beveled Full Color Graphics with Clear Overlaminate, Posts 4 x 4 White PVC with 5 x 5 Bases & Decorative Transitions, PMS Blue. PVC Ball Finials. PMS Blue & 23 Karate Gold Leaf
1 Two Sided Clubhouse ID, 36” x 48”, Background Woodgrain sandblasted PMS Blue, Border Satin White, Lettering & Holding Line 23 Karat Gold Leaf, Posts 4 x 4 White PVC, 5 x 5 Bases, PMS Blue Transitions, Urethane Ball Finials & Caps, PMS Blue & 23 Karat Gold Leaf
Building Signs, 21.5” x 23”, Full Color Graphics with Clear Overlaminate, Posts 4 x 4 White PVC, 5 x 5 Bases, PMS Blue Transitions.
Handicap Parking Signs, No Parking Fire Lane Signs, One Way Signs and Stop Sign, PVC posts with PVC Backpanels.

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

Dated: June 17, 2007

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

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