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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN PLANNING BOARD

MEETING OF MAY 28, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Dell, Chairperson, Bruce Bond, Vice-Chairperson, (arrived 10:00 p.m.)Kevin Garvey, Anthony Iurica, Jeffrey Golda, John Foody, and William Young

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT: John Giardiello, Director, Department of Building, Zoning ,

Planning Administration and Enforcement, Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney,

Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer and Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

Robert Dell, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Bond read the agenda. Hearings as listed on this meeting's agenda which are made a part of these minutes, were held as noted below:

Continued from May 14, 2008 Meeting:

Wyeth Site Plan - South Retention Basin - PB #08- 29- Final Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions Neg. Dec.; 68.08/1/1; LI zone

Hanlon Subdivision Plan-PB #08-31- Granted-Request for 1st 90 Day Extension to

File Subdivision PlatWith Rockland County Clerk's Office; 77.10/2/41; R-15 zone

Childcare Consultation Site Plan- PB #08-32-Consultation; Daycare Center);

63.20/1/1; LO zone

St. Thomas Aquinas College Site Plan-PB #08-33- Final Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions; 74.12/1/29 & 74.16/1/1; R-40 zone

Continued from March 12, 2008 Meeting:

Orange and Rockland Utilities- Tappan Substation Plans -PB #08-13; Prepreliminary/Preliminary Site Plan Conditional Use Permit and SEQRA Review; Continued: Needs Drainage;77.15/1/31; LIO zone

Other Business: 1) The Board reviewed a request from the Town Board to be designated to serve as Lead Agency for the Zone Change from Light Industrial Office to Medium Density Residence (R-15) for property located on Oak Tree Road, Palisades, 77.16-1-22. The Planning board consents that the Town of Orangetown Town Board may serve as Lead Agency for coordinated environmental review of the proposed action.

2) The Board reviewed a proposed development plan for a site known as the Gaelic Athletic Association, Section 73.08, Block 1, Lot 1. The Board determined that the applicant did not need to appear in front of the Board and that review and approval of the plans would be provided by the Town of Orangetown Department of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement.

The decisions of the May 14, 2008 Planning Board Meeting was reviewed, edited and approved. The motion for adoption was made and moved by Kevin Garvey and seconded by Anthony Iurica and carried as follows: Robert Dell, aye; Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond, aye; Anthony Iurica, aye; Jeffrey Golda, abstain; John Foody, aye and William Young, aye.

The Decisions of the above hearings, as attached hereto, although made by the Board before the conclusion of the meeting are not deemed accepted and adopted by the Board until adopted by a formal motion for adoption of such minutes by the Board. Following such approval and adoption by the Board, the Decisions are mailed to the applicant. The verbatim transactions are not transcribed, but are available.

Since there was no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Bruce Bond and second by Robert Dell and agreed to by all in attendance. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2008.

DATED: May 28, 2008

Town of Orangetown Planning Board

PB #08-29 - TOWN OF ORANGETOWN PLANNING BOARD DECISION

May 28, 2008

Wyeth Site Plan - South Retention Basin;Preliminary Site Plan Approval

Subject to Conditions

TO: Andrew Karcz; Wyeth, Facilities Manager; 401 North Middletown Road;

Pearl River, NY 10965

FROM: Orangetown Planning Board

RE: The application of Andrew Karcz, applicant, for Wyeth, owner, for Review of a Campus Drainage Study at a site known as “Wyeth Site Plan - South Retention Basin Plans, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown, Chapter 21A of the code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 401 North 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 Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at meetings held Wednesday, May 14 & 28, 2008 at which time the Board made the following determinations:

May 14, 2008

Andrew Karcz, John Banyo and John Kostyo appeared and testified.

The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Report dated May 7, 2008.

2. Interdepartmental memorandum from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by

John Giardiello, P.E., Director, dated May 14, 2008.

3. Interdepartmental memorandum from the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME), Town of Orangetown, signed by

Bruce Peters, P.E. dated May 8, 2008.

4. Letter from Brooker Engineering, signed by Brian Brooker, P.E., dated

May 14, 2008.

5. A letter from Rockland County Department of Planning Signed by Salvatore Corallo, Commissioner of Planning, dated May 2, 2008.

6. Letters from the Rockland County Department of Highways, signed by Joseph Arena, Principal Engineering Technician, dated May 6, 2008.

7. A letter from the Rockland County Drainage Agency, signed by Edward Devine, Executive Director dated April 17, 2008.

8. Letters from the Rockland County Department of Health, signed by Scott McKane, P.E., Senior Public Health Engineer, dated April 15, 2008.

9. A letter from the Rockland County Sewer District #1, signed by Joseph LaFiandra, Engineer II, dated May 5, 2008.

10. A letter from the Town of Clarkstown, Department of Planning, signed by Shirley Thormann, Chairwoman, dated April 28, 2008.

11. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, signed by William Mowerson, Chairperson, dated April 16, 2008.

12. Plans prepared by Kling Stubbins, Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Planning, dated September 27, 2008, signed and sealed by John Kostyo, P.E.,

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-002: Cover Sheet

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-112: Southwest Basin Site Layout Plan

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-142: Southwest Basin Soil Erosion Control Plan

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-152: Southwest Basin Site Landscape Plan

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-221: Southwest Basin Profiles -1

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-222: Southwest Basin Profiles -2

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-832: Southwest Basin Site Utility Details -1

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-833: Southwest Basin Site Utility Details -2

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-842: Southwest Basin Soil Erosion Control Details

- Drawing No. and Rev: D- C-852: Southwest Basin Planting Details

The Board reviewed the plans.

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

May 28, 2008

Andrew Karcz, John Banyo and John Kostyo appeared and testified.

The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Report dated May 21, 2008.

2. Interdepartmental memorandum from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by

John Giardiello, P.E., Director, dated May 28, 2008.

3. Letters from Rockland County Department of Planning Signed by Eileen Miller, dated May 28, 2008 and Arlene Miller, Deputy Commissioner, for Salvatore Corallo, Commissioner of Planning, dated May 28, 2008.

4. A letter from the Rockland County Sewer District #1, signed by Joseph LaFiandra, Engineer II, dated May 27, 2008.

5. A letter from the Rockland County Department of Highways, signed by Sonney Lin, P.E., dated May 28, 2008.

6. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals signed by William Mowerson, Chairperson, dated May 21, 2008.

7. A letter from the Rockland County Department of Health, signed by Scott McKane, P.E., Senior Public Health Engineer, dated May 20, 2008.

8. A letter from the New York State Department of Transportation, signed by Mary Jo Russo, P.E., dated May 21, 2008.

9. A Short Environmental Assessment Form, signed by John Banyo, dated

May 15, 2008.

10. A copy of a letter to Mr. James Creighton, Assistant Town Planner, Town of Clarkstown, signed by Mr. John Giardiello, P.E., Director, Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, dated May 22, 2008.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. There being no one to be heard from the Public, a motion was made to close the Public Hearing portion of the meeting by Kevin Garvey seconded by William Young and carried as follows:

Bruce Bond, absent; Anthony Iurica, aye; Kevin Garvey, aye; John Foody, aye;

William Young, aye; Robert Dell, aye and Jeffrey Golda, aye.

The proposed action is classified as an “unlisted action” as defined by Section 617.2 (ak) of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations (SEQRR). No agency, other than the Orangetown Planning Board will have any significant involvement in the review process, pursuant to Section 617.6 of SEQRA. On motion by Kevin Garvey and seconded by Anthony Iurica and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, absent; Anthony Iurica, aye; William Young, aye; Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, aye; Jeffrey Golda, aye and Kevin Garvey, aye the Board declared itself Lead Agency.

The Orangetown Planning Board, as lead agency, determined that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared. The reasons supporting this determination are as follows:

It will not have a significant impact upon the environment and a DEIS will not be prepared because the proposed action does not significantly affect air quality, surface or ground water quality, noise levels, drainage or existing traffic patterns.

In addition, it will have no impact upon the aesthetics, agricultural or cultural resources of the neighborhood and no vegetation, fauna or wildlife species will be affected as a result of the proposed action. The proposed action is consistent with the Town's Master Plan and will not have any adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town of Orangetown.

On motion by Anthony Iurica and seconded by Kevin Garvey and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, absent; Anthony Iurica, aye; Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, aye; William Young, aye; Jeffrey Golda, aye and Kevin Garvey, aye the Board made a Negative Declaration.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was GRANTED PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. The following note shall be placed on the Site Plan: “At least

one week prior to the commencement of any work, including the installation of

erosion control devices or the removal of trees and vegetation, a

pre-construction meeting must be held with the Town of Orangetown Department

of Environmental Management and Engineering, Superintendent of Highways

and the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement.

It is the responsibility and obligation of the property owner to arrange such a

meeting.”

2. The following note shall be placed on the Site Plan regarding Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations: Additional certification, by an appropriate licensed or certified design professional shall be required for all matters before the Planning Board indicating that the drawings and project are in compliance with the Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations.

3. The proposed Southwest Basin plan is being submitted as part of the Comprehensive drainage study recently completed.

4. The Short Environmental Assessment Form appears to be in order.

5. A maintenance agreement (in accordance with NYSDEC Phase II regulations) incorporating all of the Wyeth Campus drainage facilities shall be submitted to DEME and the Town Attorney's Office for review and approval. Said agreement shall include a maintenance and management schedule, inspection check list, contact person with telephone number, yearly report to be submitted to DEME, etc.

6. The Drainage Consultant to the Planning Board for this project, Brooker Engineering, recommends that the Southwest Retention Basin be approved for drainage subject to the following conditions, as set forth in it's letter dated

May 14, 2008:

1.) The Consultant reviewed part of the drainage for the Southwest Basin as part of the Building 241 Site Plan, which they gave final acceptance with respect to drainage in its March 12, 2008 letter to the Planning Board. This final acceptance was based on Site Plan drawings with a last revised

date of March 7, 2008. Some of the storm drainage utility information on these approved drawings of March 7, 2008 conflict with the current set of drawings, which are dated February 27, 2008. The information contained on the March 7, 2008 drawings shall prevail and be added to the current Site Plan.

2.) The Drainage Consultant had requested an emergency overflow be added to the detention basin. The current plans provide a Control Structure Detail (Drawing C-833) that shows an emergency overflow spillway crest elevation of 28.00 through the berm. The emergency overflow spillway shall be set above the 100-year floodplain elevation of 30.00 and an appropriate factor of safety shall be applied to the spillway elevation compared to the top of berm elevation.

3.) The location of the emergency spillway shall be shown on the Site Plan and the discharge point of the spillway shall be indicated. Slope stabilization calculations of the spillway (i.e. rip-rap) shall also be provided.

4.) A detail of the spillway shall be provided, including length, slope, ground cover, side slopes, etc.

5.) There is a discrepancy between the shape of the weir on the Control Structure on the Site Plan versus the detail that shall be corrected. It is recommended that Control Structure cover be an open grate instead of a solid cover.

6.) The overall Drainage Study shall be rerun based on the new data.

7.) Steps shall be added to the Control Structure and Catch Basin Details.

8.) The 24 inch pipe connection the Control Structure to the existing storm drainage system shall be increased in size to match the downstream 30-inch pipe. The slope of this pipe shall be provide on the plan.

9.) A detail showing the typical trench section of the Control Structure outlet pipe. Located under the west side of the berm, shall be provided.

10.) As per the conditions of Final Approval, existing runoff from the south is diverted into the detention basin. The outlet of the basin ties into an existing 30” RCP pipe. The applicant shall show that this pipe has capacity to convey the peak flows leaving the detention basin.

11.) Construction standards for the berm on the west side of the Southwest Basin shall be provided, including compaction requirements, soil material and permissivity rates, etc. Similarly, a clay liner is shown below the basin maintain a permanent wet pool; soil permissivity rates shall also be provided.

12.) As per the conditions of Final Approval, trench drains shall be added at the Existing access roads north and south of the western portion of the contractors parking lot, near Catch Basins A7 and A2.

13.) Calculations for riprap pad at ES-SW! shall be provided. This riprap pad is shown only the erosion control drawings, whereas this riprap pad should remain post construction. Therefore, the riprap pad shall be shown on the Site Plan (Drawing C-112) and the detail shall be moved from the Erosion Control Detail Drawing to the Site Plan Detail Drawing; a note shall be added to the Site Plan referencing the detail. The detail shows a 42” pipe and the site plans shows a 48” pipe; this discrepancy shall be corrected.

14.) Water Quality calculations meeting NYSDEC standards shall be provided. These shall include design of a forebay at the pipe inlet to the detention basin.

15.) The Grading Plan indicates die slopes of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical within the detention basin and berm. This shall be labeled on the detention basin sections shown on the Profiles - 1 and -2 Drawings and the Site Plan. This shall be graphically corrected on the profiled.

16.) Dimensions shall be shown on the detention basin sections, including bottom of basin and tip of basin widths. There shall be layout location dimensions of the detention basin added to the Site Plan to facilitate the inspection of the construction.

17.) The plans shall show the gravel area west of the new berm of contractors parking lot to be removed and replaced with grass ground cover.

18.) A maintenance plan and schedule shall be prepared and approved by the Town of Orangetown.

7. The application states that two basins shall be constructed, however, the plans only include the southwest basin. The north basin plans and details shall be added to the drawings.

8. An updated copy of the SWPPP for this proposed work shall be submitted to the Planning Board and DEME.

9. The location of the emergency overflow spillway shall be given on the site layout plans.

10. Copies of all correspondence (including any and all approvals) with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Rockland County Drainage Agency, etc. in connection with the proposed detention basins, shall be supplied to the Planning Board and DEME, prior to signing the map.

11. A review shall be completed by the New York State Department of Transportation and any required permits obtained.

12. As indicated in the April 17, 2008 and April 25, 2008 letter from the Rockland County Drainage Agency, will be required and application materials are under review.

13. The Rockland County Department of Planning recommends that the

applicant submit a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and

details. The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall meet the NYS

Guidelines for Urban Erosion and Sediment Control.

14. The Rockland County Highway Department has reviewed the information provided and found the proposed action would have no foreseeable adverse effect upon county roads in the area.

15. Based on the information provided and maps available to Rockland County

Drainage Agency (RCDA), the site (for both Southwest and North Basins)

Has been determined to be within jurisdiction of the RCDA. Accordingly, a permit

from the RCDA pursuant to the Rockland County Stream Control Act, Chapter

846, is required. The applicant shall submit an application to RCDA immediately.

16. The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) requests that application be made for review of the stormwater management system for compliance with the County Mosquito Code. The applicant shall contact Brian Hunderfund at RDCOH. No other Rockland County Department of Health approvals are needed for this application.

17. The Rockland County Sewer District #1 does not object to the plan as shown. This project does not affect any sanitary sewers within the District and request no future correspondence for this site.

18. The Town of Clarkstown Planning Board requests that a copy of the drainage report and structure calculations be provided for its review. The drawing does not detail the northerly basin.

19. The following agencies do not object to the Town of Orangetown Planning Board assuming responsibilities of lead agency for SEQRA purposes:

- Rockland County Department of Planning

- Rockland County Department of Highways

- Rockland County Drainage Agency

- Rockland County Sewer District #1

- Rockland County Department of Health

- New York State Department of Transportation

- Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals

The foregoing Resolution was made and moved by Kevin Garvey, and seconded by William Young, and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, absent, Anthony Iurica, aye, Robert Dell, aye, John Foody, aye, Jeffrey Golda, aye, William Young, aye and Kevin Garvey, 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 Planning Board.

Dated: May 28, 2008

Town of Orangetown Planning Board

State Environmental Quality Review Regulations

NEGATIVE DECLARATION

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance

May 28, 2008

PB #08-29: Wyeth Site Plan - South Retention Basin Plans

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Regulation) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

The PLANNING BOARD, TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, as Lead Agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.

NAME OF ACTION: Wyeth Site Plan - South Retention Basin Plans

SEQR STATUS: Type I _________ Unlisted XXXXXX

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: Yes _______ No XXXXXX

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Site Plan Review

LOCATION: The site is located at 401 North 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.

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:

The Orangetown Planning Board, as Lead Agency, determined that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared. The reasons supporting this determination are as follows:

The project will not have a significant impact upon the environment and a DEIS

need not be prepared because the proposed action does not significantly affect

air quality, surface or ground water quality, noise levels or existing external

traffic patterns. In addition, it will have no impact upon the aesthetic, agricultural or cultural resources of the neighborhood. No vegetation, fauna or wildlife species will be affected as a result of this proposed action. The proposed action is consistent with the Town of Orangetown's Master Plan and will not have any adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town or its businesses or residences.

If Conditioned Negative Declaration, the specific mitigation is provided on an attachment.

For Further Information contact:

John Giardiello, P.E., Director, Office of Building, Zoning and Planning

Administration and Enforcement

Town of Orangetown

20 Greenbush Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Telephone Number: 845-359-5100

For Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this notice

is sent: - Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, - Region 3 Headquarters, NYSDEC - Town Supervisor, Applicant, Involved Agencies

PB #08-31: TOWN OF ORANGETOWN PLANNING BOARD DECISION

May 28, 2008

Hanlon Subdivision; Granted 1st 90-Day Extension To File the Subdivision Plan

With the Rockland County Clerk's Office

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

FROM: Orangetown Planning Board

RE: The application of the Carole Hanlon, owner for 1st 90 day Extension to File the “Hanlon Subdivision” with the Rockland County Clerk's Office, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown and Chapter 21 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 65 Western Highway, Tappan, Town of Orangetown. Rockland County, New York and shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.10, Block 2, Lot 41 in the R-15 zoning district.

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determination:

The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report dated May 21, 2008.

2. An interdepartmental memorandum signed by John Giardiello, P.E., Director of the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, dated May 28, 2008.

3. An interdepartmental memorandum signed by Bruce Peters, P.E., Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME), Town of Orangetown, dated May 21, 2008.

4. PB #07-68, Final Subdivision Approval Subject to Conditions, dated

November 28, 2007.

5. A Letter signed by Donald Brenner, dated May 7, 2008.

The Board discussed the 1st day Extension to file the subdivision plan.

Public Comment: Eileen Larkin, resident of Palisades, wanted to know where the site was located.

A motion was made to close the Public Hearing portion of the meeting

by Kevin Garvey and seconded by Anthony Iurica and carried as follows:

Robert Dell, aye; Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond, absent; Anthony Iurica, aye;

John Foody, aye; William Young, aye; and Jeffrey Golda, aye.

DECISION: In view of the foregoing, the Board GRANTED the 1st 90 Day

Extension in time to file the Hanlon Subdivision with the Rockland

County Clerk's Office.

The foregoing Resolution was made and moved by Kevin Garvey and seconded

by Anthony Iurica and carried as follows: Robert Dell, aye; Kevin Garvey, aye,

Bruce Bond, absent; Anthony Iurica, aye; John Foody, aye; Jeffrey Golda, aye;

and William Young, aye.

The Clerk of 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 this Office of the Planning Board.

Dated: May 28, 2008 Town of Orangetown Planning Board

PB #08-32: TOWN OF ORANGETOWN PLANNING BOARD CONSULTATION

May 28, 2008

Childcare Consultation; Daycare Center Consultation

TO: Kathy and Thomas Zambrano, P.O. Box 455, Nanuet, New York 10954

FROM: Orangetown Planning Board

RE: The application of the Kathy and Thomas Zambrano, applicants, for Fern Lambert, owner for Consultation, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown and Chapter 21A of the Code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 407 North Middletown Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown. Rockland County, New York and shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 63.20, Block 1, Lot 1 in the LO zoning district.

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determination:

Kathy and Thomas Zambrano appeared and testified. The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report dated May 21, 2008.

2. An interdepartmental memorandum signed by John Giardiello, P.E., Director of the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, dated May 28, 2008.

3. An interdepartmental memorandum signed by Bruce Peters, P.E., Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME), Town of Orangetown, dated

May 21, 2008.

4. A letter explaining the applicants proposed use of the site, signed by

Kathy and Thomas Zambrano, and a sketch site plan.

The Board discussed the proposed use and site plan. The Board advised the applicant to consider submitting the plan for Planning Board review. The Board offered the following comments:

  1. The applicant will need to submit a Site Plan in Accordance with Chapter 21A “Site Development Plan Approval”.

  2. A Condition Use for “Child Daycare” will need to be obtained form the Town of Orangetown Planning Board.

  3. All outdoor play areas, parking spaces, handicap facilities, and driveway access must be shown on the Site Plan.

  4. The applicant shall consider a separate entrance and exist for the site.

  5. The existing 2 car garage is in disrepair and shall either be demolished or renovated.

  6. An NFPA 72 compliant fire alarm system must be installed. In addition, the fire alarm system must have 2 dedicated phone lines with a direct connection to 44-Control (Rockland County Fire Dispatch).

  7. An Amber strobe light must be installed on the front exterior of the building, this is to indicate a general fire alarm.

  8. A keybox for fire department access to the building after hours in the event of a fire alarm must be installed on the exterior adjacent to the front entrance. (Order form will be provided by the Town of Orangetown Bureau of Fire Prevention upon request).

  9. Carbon Monoxide detectors must be installed on each level of the building.

  10. A written emergency/evacuation plan must be established.

The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to sign this CONSULTATION and file a certified copy in the Office of the Town Clerk and the Office of the Planning Board.

Dated: May 28, 2008 Town of Orangetown Planning Board

PB #08-33: TOWN OF ORANGETOWN PLANNING BOARD DECISION

May 28, 2008

St. Thomas Aquinas College Site Plan; Final Site Plan Approval

Subject to Conditions

TO: Atzl, Scatassa & Zigler; 234 North Main Street; New City, NY 10956

FROM: Orangetown Planning Board

RE: The application of Joseph Donini, Vice President of Administration, applicant, for St. Thomas Aquinas College, owner for Final Site Plan Review to construct an addition to an existing dormitory with parking facility improvements. The Site is known as St. Thomas Aquinas College”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown, Chapter 21A of the code of the Town of Orangetown. The site is located at 125 Route 340, Sparkill, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 74.12, Block 1, Lot 29 and Section 74.16, Block 1, Lot 1 in the R-40 zoning district.

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held

May 28, 2008, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

John Atzl and Joseph Donini appeared and testified. The Board received the following communications:

1. A Project Review Report dated May 21, 2008.

2. An interdepartmental memorandum from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by

John Giardiello, P.E., Director, dated May 28, 2008.

3. An interdepartmental memorandum from the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, (DEME) Town of Orangetown, signed by

Bruce Peters, P.E., dated May 23, 2008.

4. A letter from HDR, signed by Harvey Goldberg, P.E., dated May 22, 2008.

5. A letter from Rockland County Department of Planning, signed by Salvatore Corallo, Commissioner, dated May 21, 2008.

6. A letter from Rockland County De