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ACABOR July 19, 2018

Related Meetings: ACABOR July 19, 2018

ACABOR-Minutes-July-19-2018.pdf

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE

BOARD OF REVIEW – MEETING OF JULY 19, 2018

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Andrew Andrews, Chairman                     Shirley Goebel Christie

Christopher Dunnigan                               Brian Aitcheson

Katie Beckmann                                          Deborah Stuhlweissenburg

 

MEMBER ABSENT: None

 

ALSO PRESENT: Barbara Gionta, Deputy Town Attorney; Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer and Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

Andrew Andrews, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Andrews read the agenda.  Hearings as listed on this meeting’s agenda which are made a part of these minutes were held as noted below.

 

Bergson Subdivision Plan                                                          ACABOR #18-25

Review of Subdivision Plan                      Approved

Palisades Historic District                           as Presented

56 Woods Road, Palisades

78.18/1/3.1; R-80 zoning district

 

Rockland Hospital Guild Generator Plan                                 ACABOR #18-26

Review of Generator Plan                          Approved

2 Irving Way, Orangeburg                          with a Condition

74.09/1/66; R-80 zoning district

 

ARC of Rockland – Sign Plan                                                     ACABOR #18-27

Review of Sign Plan                                               Approved

56 East Central Avenue, Pearl River       as Presented

68.20/2/2; CS zoning district

 

Lia Toyota Façade Improvement Plan                                     ACABOR #18-28

Review of Façade Improvement Plan      Approved

618 Route 303, Blauvelt                             as Presented

65.18/1/7; LI/LIO zoning district

 

Merritt Subdivision – Lot 78.1                                                     ACABOR #18-29

Review of House/Site Plans                      Approved

29 Merritt Court, Nanuet                             with Conditions

64.18/1/78.1; R-15 zoning district

 

Merritt Subdivision – Lot 78.7                                                     ACABOR #18-30

Review of House/Site Plans                      Approved

23 Merritt Court, Nanuet                             with Conditions

64.18-1-78.7; R-15 zoning district

 

Madira Framing Corp. Plans                                                       ACABOR #18-31

Review of House/Site Plans                      Approved

226 S. Greenbush Road, Blauvelt                        as Presented

70.19/1/26.4; R-15 zoning district

 

Madira Framing Corp. Plans                                                       ACABOR #18-32

Review of House/Site Plans                      Continued: Review

110 Sunset Road, Blauvelt                                    Site Plan

70.09/1/10; R-40 zoning district

 

 

 

 

 

MEETING OF JULY 19, 2018

Page 2

 

Other Business: 

  1. Merritt Subdivision:

Lot 78.5: The Board reviewed and approved the color change of the house.  The original color of the house was Blue and the applicant requested Sandstone Beige with white trim, black shutters and entry door.

 

The motion to approve was presented and moved by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, aye.

 

Lot 78.4: The Board reviewed and approved material changes to the house. The change was to place shake cedar impressions or equal in Savannah Wicker on the gable ends, removal of arched/round window on the front elevation and an option to place glass panels in the garage doors.

 

The motion to approve was presented and moved by Shirley Goebel Christie and seconded by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, aye.

 

  1. Walsh Landscaping Plan, Section 7.17, Block 1, Lot 26, 67 Ferdon Avenue, Sparkill: The Board reviewed and approved the revisions to the Landscape Plan. The changes included adding a foot path and stepping stones, reducing the number of steps into the front of the house and removal of two large walls in the back of the house.

 

The motion to approve was presented and moved by Shirley Goebel Christie and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, aye.

 

  1. Ryerson Subdivision, Section 77.14, Block 1, Lot 7, 10 Ryerson Place, Tappan: The Board reviewed and approved the change to the front façade. The applicant proposed to take off the front bump out, making the front elevation flat.  Shakes would be placed on that section of the house, as noted on the submitted plan.

 

The motion to approve was presented and moved by Christopher Dunnigan and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, recused; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, aye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEETING OF JULY 19, 2018

Page 3

 

  1. Coffey Plans, Section 69.07, Block 1, Lot 25, 7 Marycrest Road, West Nyack: The Board reviewed and approved the change in materials; window style is being changed from double hung to casements with a muntin pattern that divides the glass into 4 panes, the window color from white to black, removal of the shutters from the front façade, the rear exterior doors are changing to remove the transoms and make them taller. Color changes to black to match the windows. The exterior window and door trim is being simplified to eliminate the accent head trims, the color to remain white.

 

The motion to approve was presented and moved by Shirley Goebel Christie and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, aye.

 

 

 

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Katie Beckmann

and seconded by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg 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, 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 10:10 p.m.

 

Dated: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-25: Bergson Subdivision Plan: Approved As Presented

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 2

 

TO:                 Jay Greenwell, PLS, 85 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York, 10990

FROM:           Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                 Bergson Subdivision Plan: The application of Palisades 9W LLC, applicant, Wyandanch Washington Realty LLC, owner, for review of a Subdivision Plan, at a site to be known as “Bergson Subdivision 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 56 Woods Road, Palisades, in the Palisades Historic District, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 78.18, Block 1, Lot 3.1 in the R-80 zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, July 19, 2018, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Jay Greenwell appeared and testified.  The Board received the following items:

  1. Subdivision Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS dated October 14, 2014:

Drawing 1: Subdivision Plan, last revision date of October 30, 2017

Drawing 2: Subdivision Plan, last revision date of June 7, 2018

Drawing 3: Subdivision Plan, last revision date of June 7, 2018

2. Board Decisions: ZBA #18-11, variances, dated February 21, 2018, PB #16-05, Preliminary Subdivision Plan Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated June 14, 2017 and PB #17-64, Amendment to Preliminary Subdivision Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated December 20, 2017.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that this application is reviewing only the subdivision of property and not reviewing or approving site or architectural plans.
  2. The Board found that the individual sites and houses would be reviewed at the time each lot would be developed.
  3. The Board found that the applicant appeared at the following Board Meeting: Zoning Board of Appeals as ZBA #18-11, variances, dated February 21, 2018; PB #16-05, Preliminary Subdivision Plan Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated June 14, 2017 and PB #17-64, Amendment to Preliminary Subdivision Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated December 20, 2017.

4. The Board found that prior to any construction, grading or removal of trees on the site, the applicant must return to ACABOR for review and  approval of any construction on the site.

 

  1. The Board found that this application is reviewing only the subdivision of property and not reviewing or approving site or architectural plans.

 

 

ACABOR #18-25: Bergson Subdivision Plan: Approved As Presented

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

July 19, 2018

Page 2 of 2

 

 

  1. The Board found that trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction
  2. The Board found that no grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.
  3. The Board found that the applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 21-25 of the Town of Orangetown Shade Tree Ordinance.

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 as Presented.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Christopher Dunnigan and seconded by Shirley Goebel Christie and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                   

ACABOR #18-26:

Rockland Hospital Guild Generator Plan                                 Permit #47735

Generator Plan – Approved with a Condition

 

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 2

 

TO:                 Richard Walsh, 2 Irving Way, Orangeburg,

New York, 10962

FROM:           Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                 Rockland Hospital Guild Generator Plan: The application Rockland Hospital Guild, owner, for review of a Generator Plan, at a site known as “Rockland Hospital Guild Generator 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 2 Irving Way, Orangeburg, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 74.09, Block 1, Lot 66 in the R-80 zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Anthony DeRoberto appeared and testified for the applicant.  The Board received the following items:

  1. Copy of a Site Development Plan noting location of Generator.
  2. Specifications of Generator and Fence to be installed.
  3. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated June 4, 2018, from Building Inspector Rick Oliver.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the applicant proposed to place 3 emergency generators at the site. The application appeared at the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 for the review of the Performance Standards application.
  2. The Board found that the applicant had proposed to use fencing as a screening, however, requested the option to use plantings to screen the generator units. The Board gave the applicant the option to use either a natural screening or fencing to screen the generators.  The applicant noted that any bushes that needed to be removed in order to install the generators will be replanted or replaced in front of the generators.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-26:

Rockland Hospital Guild Generator Plan                                 Permit #47735

Generator Plan – Approved with a Condition

 

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 2 of 2

 

DECISION:  In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was Approved Subject to the following Condition:

  1. The applicant has the option to use either a natural screening or fencing to screen the generators. The applicant noted that any bushes that needed to be removed in order to install the generators will be replanted or replaced in front of the generators.

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and seconded by Brian Aitcheson and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB #18-27: ARC of Rockland Sign Plan                                    Permit #47687

Approved as Presented – Sign Plan

 

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 1

 

TO:                 Brian O’Connor, Frohling Sign Company, 711 Executive Boulevard, Valley Cottage, New York 10989

FROM:           Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                 ARC of Rockland Sign Plan: The application Frohling Sign Company, applicant for Paul Hamil Corporation, owner, for review of a Sign Plan, at a site known as “ARC of Rockland Sign 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 56 East Central Avenue, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 68.20, Block 2, Lot 2 in the CS zoning district.

 

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

Thursday, July 19, 2018 at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Brian O’Connor appeared and testified.  The Board received the following items:

  1. A Narrative and Specification sheet submitted by the applicant.
  2. Sign Plan prepared by Frohling Sign Company, with photographs of the storefront noting the location of the sign.
  3. Copy of the Building Permit Referral, dated May 17, 2018, from

Rick Oliver, Building Inspector.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the sign consisted of a new face covering over an existing internally illuminated wall sign box. The proposed polycarbonate replacement sign includes white and orange background with black and white lettering, as noted on the approved plan.

There being no one else 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 as Presented.

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Brian Aitcheson and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried as follows; Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-28                                                                               Permit #47046           

Lia Toyota of Rockland – Façade Improvement Plan

Approved as Presented

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance

Board of Review Decision

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 1

 

TO:                             Donald Brenner, P.E., LLB, 5 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York, 10983

FROM:                        Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                               Lia Toyota Façade Improvement Plan: The application BBL Construction Services, applicant for Lia Route 303 Realty LLC, owner, for review of a Façade Improvement Plan at a site known as “Lia Toyota Façade 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 618 Route 303, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 65.18, Block 1, Lot 7 in the LI/LIO zoning districts.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Donald Brenner, Eric Kuperman and Eric Mastersen appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

  1. Façade Plans prepared by Stuart Romm, R.A., dated October 13, 2017, last revised May 18, 2018:

G001: Cover, Project Directory, Sheet Index

A400: Exterior Elevations

A601: NS Sections

A651: EW Sections

A680: Section Details

2. Site Plan prepared by Sparaco & Youngblood, PLLC, dated April 17, 2018.

3. Material Specification Sheet.

4. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated November 3, 2017 prepared by Building Inspector Rick Oliver.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the applicant proposed to improve the façade with aluminum composite wall panels and reuse of existing EIFS, in Toyota Red and Toyota Silver, with a red horizontal accent. The portal design on the front elevation will protrude from the front edge of the building.  The rear doors on the building will be changed to glass panels.
  2. The Board found that the existing site lighting would be replaced with LED type lighting.

There being no one else 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 as Presented.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Andrew Andrews and seconded by Shirley Goebel Christie and carried as follows: Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, nay; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018, Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

ACABOR #18-29: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.1                Permit #47721

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 3

 

TO:                             T.J. Ryan, P.O. Box 68, Sloatsburg, New York 10974

FROM:                       Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                             Merritt Estates Lot 78.1: The application of T.J. Ryan, applicant, for Merritt Courts LLC, owner, for the review of Site and Structure Plans at a site to be known as “Merritt Estates Lot 78.1 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 29 Merritt Drive, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 64.18, Block 1, Lot 78.1; 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 Thursday, July 19, 2018, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

T.J. Ryan appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

  1. Architectural Plans prepared by Liboria Derario, R.A., dated March 16, 2018, last revised April 11, 2018:
  • Drawing A: Cover Sheet
  • Drawing 1: Elevations
  • Drawing 2: Elevations, Typical Wall Section & Plumbing Riser Diagram
  • Drawing 3: Basement Floor Plan
  • Drawing 4: Main Floor Plan
  • Drawing 5: Second Floor
  1. Site Plan and Landscape Plan prepared by James Drumm, PLS:
  • Site Plan dated May 15, 2018, last revised June 13, 2018
  • Landscape Plan dated June13, 2018

2. Project Narrative prepared by T.J Ryan, dated June 20, 2018.

3. Exterior Building Material Specifications, dated June 25, 2018, signed by T.J. Ryan.

4. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated May 29, 2018 by Building Inspector Rick Oliver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-29: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.1                Permit #47721

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 2 of 3

 

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the house would have four sides of vinyl siding in Flagstone color (dark blue), manufactured by Main Street/Certainteed, or equal, with decorative stonework in Eldorado Montecito Cliff Stone on the front façade, or equal. The front reverse gable would be Cedar Impressions siding in Flagstone color, or equal.  The roof would be Slatestone Gray, manufactured by Tamko, or equal.  The color of the garage doors, front entryway door and trim would be white. The Board gave the option of placing glass inserts in the garage doors.   The entry door would be brown color. The deck would be Trex, or equal.
  2. The Board found that proposed house lighting would be according to Town Code, and consisted of sconce lighting fixtures on the front door, left and right of the front door, by the garage doors with a flood light above and in the rear of the house would be a sconce light and a flood light.
  3. The Board found that the landscaping plan was acceptable.
  4. The Board found that the air conditioning unit would be placed at the left rear corner, on the north side of the house.

 

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 will have four sides of vinyl siding in Flagstone color (dark blue), manufactured by Main Street/Certainteed, or equal, with decorative stonework in Eldorado Montecito Cliff Stone on the front façade, or equal. The front reverse gable will be Cedar Impressions siding Flagstone color, or equal.  The roof will be Slatestone Gray, manufactured by Tamko, or equal.  The color of the garage doors, front entryway door and trim will be white. The applicant has the option of placing glass inserts in the garage doors.   The entry door will be brown color.  The deck will be Trex, or equal.   The house elevation plans shall be revised to note the colors and materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-29: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.1                Permit #47721

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 3 of 3

 

 

 

2. The air conditioning unit would be placed at the left rear corner, on the north side of the house.

3. The house siding shall be brought down to 8 inches above grade, on all four sides of the house.

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.

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows: Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-30: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.7                Permit #47734

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018/ Revised July 27, 2018 (pages 2 and 3)

Changes are underlined

Page 1 of 3

 

TO:                             T.J. Ryan, P.O. Box 68, Sloatsburg, New York 10974

FROM:                       Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                             Merritt Estates Lot 78.7: The application of T.J. Ryan, applicant, for Merritt Courts LLC, owner, for the review of Site and Structure Plans at a site to be known as “Merritt Estates Lot 78.7 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 Merritt Drive, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 64.18, Block 1, Lot 78.7; 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 Thursday, July 19, 2018, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

T.J. Ryan appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

  1. Architectural Plans prepared by Liboria Derario, R.A., dated March 9, 2018, last revised April 14, 2018:
  • Drawing A: Cover Sheet
  • Drawing 1: Elevations
  • Drawing 2: Elevations
  • Drawing 3: Basement Floor Plan
  • Drawing 4: Main Floor Plan
  • Drawing 5: Second Floor, Typical Wall Section & Plumbing Riser Diagram
  1. Site Plan and Landscape Plan prepared by James Drumm, PLS:

Site Plan dated May 15, 2018, last revised June 13, 2018

Landscape Plan dated June13, 2018

2. Project Narrative prepared by T.J Ryan, dated June 20, 2018.

3. Exterior Building Material Specifications, dated June 25, 2018, signed by T.J. Ryan.

4. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated May 29, 2018 by Building Inspector Rick Oliver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-30: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.7                Permit #47734

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018/ Revised July 27, 2018

Changes are underlined

Page 2 of 3

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the house would have four sides of PVC siding manufactured by Royal Select in 7” Clapboard, wrought iron color, or equal.  The applicant requested options for the roof color/type: Glenwood shingles in Dusty Grey or Camelot shingles in Antique Slate or Williamsburg Slate, all manufactured by GAF, or equal.  The corner boards would be white or the color of the siding and the trim/windows would be white. The garage doors would be brown.  The front entry door was noted as a single door; however, the applicant requested double doors with the option of glass inserts, the door color would be brown.  The plans shall be revised to reflect the double doors, if selected.
  2.  The Board found that the gable ends would be PVC 7” cedar shakes, wrought iron in color, manufactured by Royal Crest, or equal.  The proposed stonework would be manufactured by El Dorado in Sierra Mountain Ledge, or equal.
  3. The Board found that the chimney should be made wider (side elevation) on the façade, the plan shall be revised.
  4. The Board found that pavers would be used for the walkway as well as placed around the perimeter of the asphalt driveway, as noted on the submitted plan.
  5. The Board found that the proposed house lighting consisted of sconce lighting above by the garage doors with a flood light above, surface light by the front door (ceiling of porch), and sconce lights by the back door and some flood lights in the rear of the house.
  6. The Board found that the landscaping plan was acceptable.
  7. The Board found that the air conditioning unit would be placed at the left rear corner, as noted on the submitted 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-30: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.7                Permit #47734

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018/ Revised July 27, 2018

Changes are underlined

Page 3 of 3

 

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 will have four sides of PVC siding manufactured by Royal Select in 7” Clapboard, wrought iron color, or equal.  The Board granted the option for the roof color/type: Glenwood shingles in Dusty Grey or Camelot shingles in Antique Slate or Williamsburg Slate, all manufactured by GAF, or equal.  The corner boards will be white or the color of the siding and the trim/windows would be white. The garage doors will be brown.  The front entry door was noted as a single door; however, the Board gave the applicant the option of either a single front entry door or double doors with the option of glass inserts, the door color would be brown.  The plans shall be revised to reflect the double doors, if selected. The plans shall be revised to reflect the double doors, if selected. The architectural plans shall be revised to note the colors and materials of the façade.
  2. The gable ends will be PVC 7” cedar shakes, wrought iron in color, manufactured by Royal Crest, or equal.  The proposed stonework will be manufactured by El Dorado in Sierra Mountain Ledge, or equal.
  3. The chimney shall be made wider (side elevation) on the façade, the plan shall be revised.
  4. Pavers will be used for the walkway as well as placed around the perimeter of the asphalt driveway, as noted on the submitted plan.
  5. The air conditioning unit will be placed at the left rear corner, as noted on the submitted plan.
  6. The house siding shall be brought down to 8 inches above grade, on all four sides of the house.
  7. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.
  8. 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 Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and seconded by Katie Beckmann and carried as follows: Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-31: Madira Framing Corp.                                  Permit #47674

226 S. Greenbush

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 1 of 3

 

TO:                             Alex Goldberger, 300 Airport Executive Park, Suite 305, Nanuet, New York 10954

FROM:                       Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

RE:                             Madira Framing Corp. Plans: The application Alex Goldberger, applicant for Madira Framing Corp., owner, for review of Site/Structure Plans at a site to be known as “Madira Framing Corp. 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 226 South Greenbush Road, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.19, Block 1, Lot 26.4 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 Thursday, July 19, 2018, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Alex Goldberger appeared and testified.

The Board received the following items:

  1. Architectural Plans prepared by Barry Terach, R.A., dated April 10, 2018, last revised June 7, 2018:
  • Cover Sheet
  • Sheet 1: Basement & Foundation Plan
  • Sheet 2: First Floor Plan
  • Sheet 3: Second Floor Plan
  • Sheet 4: Roof Plan
  • Sheet 5: Front Elevations
  • Sheet 6: Right Side Elevations
  • Sheet 7: Rear Elevations
  • Sheet 8: Left Side Elevations
  • SP-1: Code Specification Details
  • SP-2: Code Specification Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-31: Madira Framing Corp.                                  Permit #47674

226 S. Greenbush

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 2018

Page 2 of 3

 

2. Site Plan prepared by Atzl, Nasher & Zigler, dated April 30, 2018, last revised June 22, 2018.

3. Landscape Plan prepared by Edge Landscaping, dated July1, 2018.

4. Exterior Building Material Specifications, dated July 3, 2018, signed by Alex Goldberger.

5. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated May 15, 2018 by Building Inspector Rick Oliver.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

  1. The Board found that the house would have four sides of vinyl siding with Board and Batten and shakes, as noted on the submitted plans.  The elevations would have vinyl clapboard siding of Savanah Wicker, Board and Batten vinyl siding would be placed on the front elevation gable and Shake vinyl siding would be placed as noted on the submitted plan, all manufactured by Certainteed, or equal.
  2. The Board found that decorative stone would be placed on the front elevation foundation in County Ledge Stone, Hudson Bay pattern, manufactured by Boral, or equal.  The roof would be laminated asphalt shingles in charcoal color, manufactured by GAF, or equal.  In addition, raised seem metal roofs in chocolate brown, manufactured by Atlas, will be placed as noted on the submitted plan.
  3. The Board found that the proposed house lighting in accordance with Town Code.
  4. The Board found that the landscaping plan was acceptable.
  5. The Board found that the air conditioning unit would be placed near the rear of the house by the chimney.  The air conditioning units shall be noted on the plan.

 

The hearing was then opened to the Public.

 

Public Comment:

Lillian Rinchiera, 231 Greenbush Road, requested to see the plans.

 

There being no one else to be heard from the public, the Public Hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACABOR #18-31: Madira Framing Corp.                                  Permit #47674

226 S. Greenbush

Approved Subject to Conditions

Site and Structure plans

 

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision

 

July 19, 20182

Page 3 of 3

 

 

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 will have four sides of vinyl siding with Board and Batten and Shakes, as noted on the submitted plans.  The elevations will have vinyl clapboard siding of Savanah Wicker, Board and Batten vinyl siding will be placed on the front elevation gable and Shake vinyl siding will be placed as noted on the submitted plan, all manufactured by Certainteed, or equal.
  2. Decorative stone will be placed on the front elevation foundation in County Ledge Stone, Hudson Bay pattern, manufactured by Boral, or equal.  The roof will be laminated asphalt shingles in charcoal color, manufactured by GAF, or equal.  In addition, raised seem metal roofs in chocolate brown, manufactured by Atlas, will be placed as noted on the submitted plan.
  3. The air conditioning unit will be placed near the rear of the house by the chimney.  The air conditioning units shall be noted on the plan.
  4. The house siding shall be brought down to 8 inches above grade, on all four sides of the house.
  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.

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Brian Aitcheson and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried as follows: Andrew Andrews, Chairman, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, aye; Katie Beckmann, aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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: July 19, 2018

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

Filed Under: Uncategorized Related Meetings: ACABOR July 19, 2018

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