Town of Orangetown:

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE

BOARD OF REVIEW

Meeting of May 20, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Jack Messina, Chairperson; James Dodge, Vice Chairperson; John Keahon;

Jill Fieldstein; Paul Papay and Thomas Miggie

MEMBER ABSENT:

Larry Vail

ALSO PRESENT: Barbara Gionta, Deputy Town Attorney, Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer and Bert von Wurmb, Building Inspector.

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.

SMK Reld Plans-ACABOR #08- 17- Approved with Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans; 69.10/2/71; R-15 zone

Interdenominational Christian Fellowship of U.S.A. Plans-ACABOR #08- 18-

Approved with Conditions; Review of Site/Structure Plans;77.10/3/57;

R-15 zone

Continued from the May 6, 2008 Meeting:

Tappan Golf Range Plans- ACABOR #07-37- Approved with Conditions;

Review of Site/Structure Plans; 74.19/1/1 LI zone

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by John Keahon and seconded by Paul Papay 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 9:20 p.m. The next ACABOR Meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2008.

Dated: May 20, 2008

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

DECISION

ACABOR #08-17:TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

May 20, 2008

SMK Reld Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Jay Greenwell, PLS; 85 Lafayette Avenue; Suffern, New York10901

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of Sean Keenan, owner, for the review of House and Site Plans for a site to be known as “SMK Reld 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 98 south Reld Drive, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.10, Block 2, Lot 71, 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, May 20, 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 December 11, 2007, revised March 7, 2008.

2. Architectural Plans prepared by Robert Hoene, RA, dated November, 2007:

- A-1: Elevations, revised March 3, 2008

- A-2: Foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section, revised February 28, 2008

- A-3: First Floor and Second Floor Plans, revised March 3, 2008

3. A copy of ZBA #08-12, Approved with Conditions, Floor Area Ratio Variance, dated April 16, 2008.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found the proposed house has four sides of vinyl siding in Savannah Wicker color, manufactured by Wolverine. The roof would be Weathered wood color, manufactured by Timberline. The house trim and windows would be white and the shutters would be brown. The garage door and front door would be white.
The Board found that the AC condenser would be located behind the garage at elevation point 261.5.

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 Savannah Wicker color, manufactured by Wolverine. The roof will be Weathered wood color, manufactured by Timberline. The house trim and windows will be white and the shutters will be brown. The garage door and front door will be white.

2. The AC condenser will be located behind the garage at elevation point 261.5.

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.

5. 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 John Keahon and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, aye, Jack Messina, aye, Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, 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: May 20, 2008

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

DECISION

ACABOR #08-18: TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

May 20, 2008

Interdenominational Christian Fellowship Plans; Approved Subject to Conditions

TO: Brian Aitchison; DCAK Architecture;10 South Broadway;

Nyack, New York 10960

FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: The application of DCAK Architecture, applicant for Joseph Kucangara, owner for the review of a Site/Structure Plans for a site known as “Interdenominational Christian Fellowship 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 23 Stephens Road, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.10, Block 3, Lot 57, 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, May 20, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Brian Aitchison and Donald Brenner appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Plans prepared by DCAK Architecture, dated September 10, 2007:

C-100: Site Plan, revised February 14, 2008

C-101: Landscaping Plan, revised February 14, 2008

A-100: Construction Plan, revised February 15, 2008

A-200: Exterior Elevations, revised February 14, 2008

2. A copy of PB #07-67, February 13, 2008, Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions and ZBA #08-30, Approved with Conditions, dated April 2, 2008.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the facade of the structure would be completed in an EFIS material in a beige color. The doors would be brown with a screen of burgundy, the windows would be white and the roof would be burnt sienna. The roof manufacturer is Timberline. The lighting on the site is to be exterior fixtures mounted to the building. No parking lot lighting is proposed.
The Board found that the applicant agreed to plant a vegetative buffer along the north property line. The Board requested that the applicant plant Emerald Green Arborvitae, each plant shall be 6 feet in height, planted 3 feet on center, besides the stockade fence. The plans shall be revised to reflect the plantings.
The Board found that the stockade fence along the southern side of the lot was in need of repair. If the stockade fence belongs to the applicant, the fence shall be repaired.
The Board found that along the easterly property line, (along the railroad tracks) the chain link fence shall be repaired.

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

The facade of the structure will be completed in an EFIS material in a beige color. The doors will be brown with a screen of burgundy, the windows will be white and the roof will be burnt sienna. The roof manufacturer is Timberline. The lighting on the site is to be exterior fixtures mounted to the building. No parking lot lighting is proposed.
The applicant shall plant a vegetative buffer along the north property line of Emerald Green Arborvitae, each plant shall be 6 feet in height, planted 3 feet on center, besides the stockade fence. The plans shall be revised to reflect the plantings.
If the stockade fence along the southern side of the lot belongs to the applicant, the fence shall be repaired.
The chain link fence along the easterly property line, (along the railroad tracks) shall be repaired.
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 Jack Messina and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; John Keahon, aye; Thomas Miggie, aye, Jack Messina, aye, Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye and Larry Vail, absent.

Dated: May 20, 2008,

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review.

DECISION

ACABOR #07- 37: TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

May 20, 2008

Tappan Golf Range 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 Closter Golf Inc. II, owner, for the review of a Site/Structure Plans for a site known as “Tappan Golf Range 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 Route 303, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 74.19, Block 1, Lot 1, in the LIO zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at meetings held Tuesday, July 17, 2007, and May 6 and May 20, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

July 17, 2007

Donald Brenner, John Kim and Peter Youngblood appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

Architectural Plans prepared by Joseph Cecco, AIA, dated November 2, 2006
Site Plans prepared by William Youngblood Associates, dated of June 29, 2005, revised January 4, 2007

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the existing lighting on the site needed to be directed as “down lighting”. The lighting was intrusive and the Board requested that the lighting poles be at least 20' high and be all down lighting, rather than 16' in height. All lights must be down lighting.
The Board found that the plans should be updated to show all the concerns of the Board; the height of the light poles, the wattage, how many lights and the different heights of the lights.

The applicant requested a CONTINUATION of the application in order to fulfill the requests of the Board.

May 6, 2008

Donald Brenner, Drake Stincion and Josheph Cecco appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Joseph Cecco, AIA, dated November 2, 2006

2. Site Plans prepared by William Youngblood Land Surveying, dated

June 29, 2005, revised February 12, 2008, unless noted.

Drawing 1 of 24: Revised Site Plan

Drawing 2 of 24: Grading & Utility Plan

Drawing 3 of 24: Grading & Utility Plan Detail Area B

Drawing 4 of 24: Landscape Plan

Drawing 5 of 24: Existing Tree Plan

Drawing 6 of 24: Track Details & General Notes

Drawing 7 of 24: Track Trail & Tire Installation

Drawing 8 of 24: Track Island Details, revised August 12, 2008

Drawing 9 of 24: Track Gate Detail

Drawing 10 of 24: Track Electrical

Drawing 11 of 24: Existing Drainage Conditions

Drawing 12 of 24: Proposed Drainage Conditions

Drawing 13 of 24: Detail Plan

Drawing 14 of 24: Detail Plan

Drawing 15 of 24: Detail Plan

Drawing 16 of 24: Detail Plan

Drawing 17 of 24: Profile Plan

Drawing 18 of 24: Profile Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 19 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 20 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 21 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 22 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 23 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

Drawing 24 of 24: Detail Plan, dated June 29, 2005.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found the Planning Board has extensively reviewed the sound and lighting issues for the past year. Reports were presented from the Planning Board file. The applicant noted that the Go-kart sound would not leave the property.

The Board found that there is a retaining wall on the west side of the Go Cart track area that is against the railroad track property that the Board did not attain a material at the May 6^th meeting.

The Board found that there is a “board on board”; 6 foot fencing that is located on the east side of the Go-Cart track area, along the Palisades Interstate Parkway property.

The Board found that the applicant proposed a bridge on the site, however, it has not been designed as of yet. The Board and applicant discussed stone as a possible construction material.
The Board found that there are wetlands are the site. Near the wetlands area there are white spruce, red pine and flowering dogwood trees.
The Board found that a two story building addition would be added to the site, next to the existing party room. The building addition facade color would be beige in split concrete block with aluminum gutters. The roof would be blue or dark green. The Board requested the applicant to provide samples of the construction material, including but not limited to the roof colors.
The Board found that the handicap parking spaces in the parking facility would be 50 feet from the main entrance, the Board requested that additional spaces be added, if possible.
The Board found the following exiting types of lights on site:

A-3 lights - 1,000 watts on 20 foot luminaries above grade.
A-1 lights - 250 watts on 18 foot luminaries above grade
A-2 lights - are to be removed from the site

The Board requested the applicant to provide a Site Lighting Analysis at its next appearance before the Board.

The applicant requested a CONTINUATION of the application in order to fulfill the requests of the Board.

May 20, 2008

Donald Brenner, Steven Lazarus and John Kim appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

May 20, 2008

Donald Brenner, John Kim and Steven Lazarus appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

A letter dated May 14, 2008, signed by Donald Brenner, with attachments:

- Batting Cages Inc.; Commercial and Professional Grade Batting Cages and Nets, dated May 13, 2008: Description of Materials.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found the applicant returned with material samples for the two story building addition that is to be added next to the existing party room. The addition would have a standing seam metal roof in dark blue to match the existing roof of the pro shop. The siding would be beige, split face block with dark brown bands. The Board approved the material on the Batting Cage.
The Board found that the lighting to be the same wattage as the existing lighting in site, but the poles are to be no higher than 10 feet above the new roof line and are to be at a 70 degree angle, as noted on the plans, revised February 12, 2008. The existing chain link fence on the west side of the south parking lot, south of the pro shop was also reviewed.
The Board found the Netting to be Black Chain Link around the Batting Cages with galvanized steel posts, painted black. A 6 foot high wood board on board fence shall be erected near the Palisades Parkway exist ramp, on the east side of the property.
The Board found the Site Plan and Pro-Shop Building Addition Acceptable, however, the applicant must reappear before the Board for review and approval of the design and materials of the Go-Kart building and lighting. That approval shall be heard under a new project number.

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

1. The existing lighting on the site shall be directed as “down lighting”. The lighting shall be the same wattage as the existing lighting in site, but the poles are to be no higher than 10 feet above the new roof line and are to be at a 70 degree angle, as noted on the revised plans, dated February 12, 2008.

2. The existing chain link fence on the west side of the south parking lot, south of the pro shop, shall be replaced or repaired to made to look new.

3. The two story addition that is to be added next to the existing party room shall have a standing seam metal roof in dark blue to match the existing roof of the pro shop. The siding shall be beige, split face block with dark brown bands. The Board approved the material on the Batting cage.

4. The Netting around the Batting Cages shall be Black Chain Link with galvanized steel posts, painted black. A fence shall be located and erected at the east side of the property, east of the proposed Go-Kart Track area and near the Palisades Parkway exist ramp. This fence shall be a 6 foot high wood fence, board on board.

5. The Site Plan and Pro-Shop Building addition are acceptable, however, the applicant must reappear before the Board for review and approval of the design and materials of the Go-Kart Building and lighting. That approval shall be heard under a new project number and approval of the design for the Go-Kart Track and the proposed Go-Kart Building(s) and to review the lighting for the Go-Kart Parking Lot which poles are not to exceed 14 feet in height from the ground. And that the proposed Go-Kart Track design will include a stone faced bridge the addition of spectator “park” benches at the southwest and southeast ends, and some type of water feature (pond) in the middle of the track.

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

Dated: May 20, 2008;

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

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