Meeting Overview

Town  of Orangetown

Architecture  and  Community    Appearance    Board  of Review

Meeting  of November   7, 2013

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Warren, Chairman; Paul Papay, Vice Chairman; Jill Fieldstein; James Dodge and Jack Messina

 

MEMBERS ABSENT: Blyth Yost and Alex DiMenna

ALSO PRESENT: Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer, Richard Pakola, Deputy Town

Attorney and Elizabeth Decort, Clerk!Typist

 

Mr. Warren, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.rn,

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

 

Artist  Studio  Plans

Review of Site/Structure   Plans

77.15/1/32;

LIO (CO, CS) zoning  districts

 

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR #13 – 55

 

Rockland  Music Conservatory Plan

Review of Banner/  Flag Plan

68.20/1/45;  CO zoning  district

 

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR #13 – 56

 

Hickory  Hill Condominium Fence Plan

Review of Fence  Plan                                 Continued

77 .10/1 /14;  R-15 zoning  district

ACABOR #13 – 57

 

Deans Subdivision Plan

Review of Subdivision   Plan

77.07/2/26;  R-15 zoning  district

Approved Subject to Conditions

ACABOR #13 – 58

 

 

A motion was made to adjourn  the meeting  by James  Dodge and seconded  by Jack  Messina  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 8:30 p.m.  The next ACABOR  Meeting  is scheduled for December  5, 2013.

 

Dated: November 7, 2013

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TO: FROM:

Walter Aurell, RA.,  171 Kings Highway, Orangeburg, New York

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Artist’s Studio Site Plan: The application of Walter Aurel!, applicant, for Sean Scully, owner, for the Review of Site/Structure Plans at a site to be known as “Artist’s   Studio  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 183 Oak Tree Road, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.15, Block 1, Lot 32 in the LIO (CO, CS) zoning districts.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday,  November 7, 2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Walter Aurell appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

2013. Site Plan prepared by John Lock, P.E., dated August 8, 2013.

 

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Colgan Perry Lawler Aurell Architects, signed and sealed by Walter C. Aurel!, RA., dated June 19, 2013, last revision date of August 30, 2013:

 

1. A 101 :  First Floor Plan

 

1. A 102: Second Floor Plan & Wall Types c. A 104: Existing Elevations
2. A 105: Elevations

 

2013. Copy of Building Permit Referral, dated September 10, 2013.

 

1. Planning Board Decision: Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to

Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated October16, 2013.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant proposed to renovate an existing building into an artist studio and offices. The footprint of the building shall remain, although the paved parking will be reduced and replaced with topsoil and returned to lawn. Apple trees would be planted on the south lawn area.

 

2. The Board found that the facade would be replaced with a new stucco surface in Burnt Ash and aluminum door canopies would be placed on the building.

 

3. The Board found that the security fence in the rear of the site would be replaced and the existing lighting fixtures are to remain.

 

 

 

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 Jack  Messina  and seconded  by Jill Fieldstein  and carried  as follows:  Thomas  Warren,  Chairman, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Jill Fieldstein,  aye; Jack  Messina,  aye; James  Dodge,  aye, Alex  DiMenna,  absent  and Blyth Yost, 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.

 

 

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ACABOR  #13 – 56 –  Rockland  Music  Conservatory  Plan  – Approved  Subject to Conditions

 

 

Town  of Orangetown  –  Architecture  and  Community Appearance  Board  of

Review  Decision

 

 

January 3, 2013

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TO:

 

FROM:

Marigene  Kettler  Behrens,  Rockland  Conservatory  of Music,

45 South  Main Street,  Pearl River, New York

Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review

 

 

RE:                 Rockland  Conservatory  of Music Plan: The application  of Marigene Kettler  Behrens,  applicant,  for Rockland  Conservatory   of Music, owner, for the Review of a Banner/  Flag Plan at a site known as “Rockland  Conservatory  of Music  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 Oranqetown, The site is located

at 45 South  Main Street,  Pearl River, Town  of Orangetown,   Rockland  County,

New York, and as shown  on the Orangetown  Tax  Map as Section  68.20,  Block 1, Lot 45 in the CO zoning  district.

 

 

Heard by the Architecture   and Community  Appearance   Board of Review of the Town  of Orangetown  at a meeting  held Thursday,  November 7, 2013,  at which time the Board  made the following  determinations:

 

Marigene  Kettler  Behrens  appeared  and testified. The  Board received  the following  items:

2013. Flag/ Banner Plan prepared  by Gettysburg  Flag Work,  Custom  Item Proof, dated  September  5, 2013.

 

1. Front Elevation of Building with Flag/ Banner  noted,  attached  to photographs  of existing  building.

 

1. Property Survey of Site, “Rockland  Conservatory  of Music, lnc.”, dated

August  26, 2010,  last revised  November  9, 2010.

 

1. A copy of the Town of Orangetown Application  for Building  Permit,  dated

September  26, 2013,  referred to ACABOR.

 

1. Sample of Canvas  with logo. FINDINGS  OF FACT:
2. The Board found  that the applicant  was  referred  to the Architecture   and

Community  Appearance   Board for review of the  Flag/ Banner.

 

2. The Board found  that the applicant  proposed  to hang a two sided  canvas banner,  supported  by stationed  metal  poles/ brackets  from the front  of the building.            The  banner will be positioned  to be perpendicular  to the

structure.  The Board was  presented  with a model  noting the positioning  of the banner.                                                            ·

 

3. The Board found that the banner would  have black and blue lettering  on a white  background.   The  logo “musical  notes” would  be blue and orange. The banner  would  not be illuminated.

 

 

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ACABOR  #13-56 –  Rockland  Music Conservatory  Plan • Approved  Subject to Conditions

 

 

Town of Orangetown  -Architecture  and Community  Appearance  Board of

Review Decision

 

January 3, 2013

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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: Jn view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was APPROVED AS PRESENTED.

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Jack Messina and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows: Thomas Warren, Chairman, aye; Jack Messina, aye; James Dodge, aye, Alex DiMenna, absent; Blyth Yost, absent; Paul Papay, aye; and Jill Fieldstein, 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.

 

 

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TO: FROM:

Donald  Brenner,  4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Deans Subdivision Plan: The application of Jennifer and Allison Deans, owners, for the Review of a 4 lot Subdivision Plan at a site to be known as “Deans 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 30 Pine Tree Lane, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.07, Block 2, Lot 26 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,  November 7, 2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations.

 

Jay Greenwell, Donald Brenner and Allison Deans appeared and testified. The

Board received the following items:

 

1. Deans Subdivision Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS:

 

1. Sheet 1of3:  Subdivision for Deans, dated August 13, 2012, revised August 1, 2013

 

1. Sheet 2 of 3: Grading, Drainage & Utility Plan with Erosion Control, dated February 21, 2013, revised June 5, 2013

 

1. Sheet 3 of 3: Details for Deans, dated February 7, 2013, revised

June 5, 2013

 

2013. Copies of ZBA #13-69, Variances for Lot Width for Lots #3 and #4, Street Frontage for Lot #1, and Total Side Yard for Lots #1, #2, #3 and #4; Approved, dated September 25, 2013 and PB #13-14, Preliminary Subdivision Plan Approval, Approved Subject to Conditions, Neg. Dec., dated July 10, 2013.

 

FINDINGSOF  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.

 

Public Comment:

 

Mary Cardenas, 66 Pine Tree Lane, Tappan; requested information on the removal of the retaining wall in the project site. She raised concerns regarding the impact of drainage on the area properties.

 

 

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Margaret Giulano, 283 Kings Highway, Tappan; expressed concerns regarding the appearance of the neighborhood after the retaining wall is removed.

 

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 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

1. 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.

 

2. This application is reviewing only the subdivision of property and not reviewing or approving site or architectural plans.

 

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 James Dodge and seconded by Jack Messina and carried as follows: Thomas Warren, aye; Jack Messina, aye; James Dodge, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Alex DiMenna, absent, and Blyth Yost, 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.

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