TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
BOARD OF REVIEW – MEETING OF MAY 4, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Blythe Yost, Chair Brian Aitcheson
Brian Terry Shirley Goebel Christie
Deborah Stuhlweissenburg Andrew Andrews
MEMBERS ABSENT: Christopher Dunnigan
ALSO PRESENT: Rick Pakola, Deputy Town Attorney; Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer and Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk
Blythe Yost, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Ms. Yost read the agenda. Hearings as listed on this meeting’s agenda which are made a part of these minutes were held as noted below.
Hiep Plans ACABOR #17 – 13
Review of Site, Landscaping Approved
and Structure Plan Subject to
71 Western Highway, Tappan Conditions
77.10/2/41.1; R-15 zoning district
Pearl River Nails Sign Plan ACABOR #17 – 14
Review of Sign Plan Approved
56 North Middletown Road, Pearl River As Presented
69.13/1/6; CC zoning district
Bradley Corporate Park ACABOR #17 – 15
400 Oritani Drive/ Rollup Door Plan Approved
Review of Installation of As Presented
Rollup Doors on Existing
Commercial Building
400 Oritani Drive, Blauvelt
70.06/1/1.12; LO zoning district
Merritt Subdivision – Lot 78.3 ACABOR #17 – 16
Review of Site, Landscaping Approved
and Structure Plan Subject to
17 Merritt Drive, Nanuet Conditions
64.18/1/78.3; R-15 zoning district
Merritt Subdivision – Lot 78.5 ACABOR #17 – 17
Review of Site, Landscaping Approved
and Structure Plan Subject to
16 Merritt Drive, Nanuet Conditions
64.18/1/78.5; R-15 zoning district
TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
BOARD OF REVIEW – MEETING OF MAY 4, 2017
Merritt Subdivision – Lot 78.6 ACABOR #17 – 18
Review of Site, Landscaping Approved
and Structure Plan Subject to
Merritt Drive, Nanuet Conditions
64.18/1/78.6; R-15 zoning district
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Blythe Yost and seconded by Andrew Andrews 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 9:00 p.m.
Dated: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-13: Hiep Plans Permit #46354
House, Landscaping and Site Plans
Approved Subject to Conditions
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 1 of 3
TO: Kenneth Hiep, 3 Sargent DeMeola Road, Blauvelt New York 10913
FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review
RE: Hiep Plans: The application of Kenneth Hiep, owner, for the review of House, Landscaping and Site Plans at a site to be known as “Hiep 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 71 Western Highway, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.10, Block 2, Lot 41.1; 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, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
Kenneth Hiep, Jr. and Kenneth Hiep, Sr. appeared and testified.
The Board received the following items:
A. Site Plan prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS, dated January 28, 2016, last revision date of April 10, 2017.
B. Architectural Plans prepared by Robert Hoene, RA, dated of March 5, 2013:
A1.0: Elevations, revised April 11, 2017
A2.0: Floor Plans, revised April 11, 2017
A3.0: General Notes & Sections, revised March 2, 2017
C. Landscaping Plan prepared by Ronald Haelen, RLA, dated June 27, 2016, last revised April 11, 2017.
D. Exterior Building Material Specification Sheet, dated April 19, 2017, signed by Kenneth Hiep.
E. Project Narrative prepared by Kenneth Hiep.
F. Building Permit Referral dated April 13, 2017, signed by Building Inspector Michael Manzare.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding with shaker style siding on the gables. The color of the siding would be clay/tan color. The roof shingles would be Mission Brown color, or equal. The garage doors and house trim would be white. The front door would be Therature fiberglass oak, or equal.
ACABOR #17-13: Hiep Plans Permit #46354
House, Landscaping and Site Plans
Approved Subject to Conditions
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 2 of 3
2. The Board found that the lighting would be on either side of the garage doors, on the front of the house, rear and by the walkway, in accordance with Town of Orangetown Town code.
3. The Board found that the walkway would be located from the front porch to the driveway and constructed out of earth tone tan or grey pavers.
4. The Board found that the air conditioning unit would be located near the Southeast corner of the house.
5. The Board found that the applicant needed to take precautions and protect the large Oak tree in the front yard during and after construction.
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 with shaker style siding on the gables. The color of the siding will be clay/tan color, or equal. The roof shingles will be Mission Brown, or equal. The garage doors and house trim will be white. The front door would be Therature fiberglass oak, or equal.
2. The lighting will be on either side of the garage door, on the front of the house, rear and by the walkway, in accordance with Town of Orangetown Town code.
3. The walkway will be located from the front porch to the driveway and constructed out of earth tone tan or grey pavers.
4. The air conditioning unit will be located near the Southeast corner of the house.
5. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.
ACABOR #17-13: Hiep Plans Permit #46354
House, Landscaping and Site Plans
Approved Subject to Conditions
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 3 of 3
6. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.
7. The applicant shall take precautions and protect the large Oak tree in the front yard during and after construction.
The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Brian Terry and seconded Shirley Goebel Christie and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, absent; Brian Aitcheson, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye and Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-14: Pearl River Nails Sign Plan Permit #46174
Approved as Presented
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community
Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 1 of 1
TO: Fen Hua Zheng, 244 Dug Road, Chester, New York 10918
FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review
RE: Pearl River Nails Sign Plan: The application of Fen Hau Zheng, applicant, for Oster Properties, owner, for the review of a Sign Plan at a site to be known as “Pearl River Nails 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 North Middletown Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.13, Block 1, Lot 6; in the CC zoning district.
Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
Fen Hua Zheng appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:
A. Drawing of the proposed sign, prepared by Creative Sign, undated.
B. Drawing of the Storefront noting location of proposed sign.
C. Sign Material Specification Sheet, dated April 15, 2017, signed by Fen Hua Zheng.
D. Project Narrative.
E. Building Permit Referral dated February 17, 2017, signed by Building Inspector Glen Maier.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
- The Board found that the applicant proposed to install one 2’8” by 8’ foot light box sign, having a white acrylic face with red lettering, and as noted on the submitted plan. The light box will be affixed to the building façade.
- The Board found that the sign would be on a timer and lit from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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 Andrew Andrews and seconded by Brian Terry and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye;
Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, absent; Brian Aitcheson, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye, and Deborah Stuhlweissenburg 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-15: Bradley Corporate Park Plans Permit #45291
Façade – Roll Up Doors; Approved as Presented
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 1 of 2
TO: John Magee, 500 Bradley Hill Road, Blauvelt, New York
FROM: Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review
RE: Bradley Corporate Park – 400 Oritani Drive – Façade and Rollup Door Plan: The application of Bradley Corporate Park, owner, for the review of Façade/ Installation of Rollup Doors on an Existing Commercial Building at a site known as “Bradley Corporate Park”, 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 400 Oritani Drive, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.06, Block 1, Lot 1.12 in the LO zoning district.
Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
Dan Mellon appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:
A. Architectural Plans prepared by William A Truss Engineering:
- A.2: Elevations, dated September 18, 1998, last revised February 15, 2008
- Floor Plan, noting location of installation of Steel Roll-up Doors
- A.1 First Floor Plan, dated September 18, 1998, last revised February 15, 2008
- Site Plan prepared by Corless and Associates, dated November 28, 2008
- Vicinity Map entitled “Bradley Corporate Park”, noting location of project site
- Photograph of Roll-up door.
B. Material Sheet, signed by John Magee, dated April 13, 2017.
C. Project Narrative prepared by Bradley Corporate Park, dated April 13, 2017.
D. A copy of the Building Permit Referral, dated March 20, 2017.
E. Copy of PB#17-18; Bradley Corporate Park Building #16 – Internal Commercial Subdivision Plan, Final Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec., dated April 12, 2017
ACABOR #17-15: Bradley Corporate Park Plans Permit #45291
Façade – Roll Up Doors; Approved as Presented
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 2 of 2
FINDINGS OF FACT:
- The Board found that the applicant proposed to install two (2) Roll-up doors to an existing 96,200 square foot multi-tenant commercial building.
- The Board found that each roll-up drive-in door would measure 12’ wide by 14’ high, constructed of steel, and would be located on the north side of the structure.
- The Board found that there would be no other change to the exterior of the building.
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 Blythe Yost and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye, Christopher Dunnigan, absent 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-16: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.3 Permit #46292
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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 78.3: The application of T.J. Ryan, applicant, for Merritt Courts LLC, owner, for the review of House, Landscaping and Site Plans at a site to be known as “Merritt Estates Lot 78.3 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 17 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 78.3; 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, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
T.J. Ryan appeared and testified.
The Board received the following items:
A. Architectural Plans prepared by Harry Goldstein, R.A., dated February 7, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Elevations
- 2 of 3: Basement / Foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section
- 3 of 3: Main and Second Floor Plans
B. Site Plans prepared by James Drumm, PLS, dated March 22, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Plot Plan
- 2 of 3: Plot Plan
- 3 of 3: Landscape Plan
C. Exterior Building Material Specification Sheet, dated April 20, 2017, signed by T.J. Ryan.
D. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated April 13, 2017 signed by Building Inspector Michael Manzare.
E. Project Narrative, prepared by T.J. Ryan, dated April 20, 2017.
ACABOR #17-16: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.3 Permit #46292
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 2 of 3
FINDINGS OF FACT:
- The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding manufactured by Mainstreet in Natural Clay color or equal, with decorative stonework in a natural stone color on the front façade, Stone Craft in River Rock Adirondack style, or equal. The Board gave the applicant the option to add glass panels in the garage doors. The Board gave the applicant the option of placing cedar vinyl cedar shakes on the gable ends. If elected, the plans shall be revised and submitted to the Building Inspector and the Boards office.
- The Board found that the roof would be Barkwood color manufactured by Timberline, or equal. The Board gave the applicant the option of white or sand stone beige for the front entry door way and trim color.
- The Board found that the applicant would use concrete or pavers for the walkway leading from the front of the house to the driveway.
- The Board found the landscaping plan to be acceptable, however, the air conditioning unit needed to be screened with evergreen plantings.
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 manufactured by Mainstreet in Natural Clay color or equal, with decorative stonework in a natural stone color on the front façade, Stone Craft in River Rock Adirondack style, or equal. The applicant has the option of placing cedar vinyl cedar shakes on the gable ends. If elected, the plans shall be revised and submitted to the Building Inspector and the Boards office.
2. The roof would be Barkwood color manufactured by Timberline, or equal. The applicant has the option of either white or sand stone beige for the front entry door and trim.
ACABOR #17-16: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.3 Permit #46292
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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3. A concrete or paver walkway will be constructed that leads from the front of the house to the driveway.
4. The air conditioning unit shall be screened with evergreen plantings.
5. Lighting will be in accordance with Town of Orangetown Town code.
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 applicant the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Shirley Goebel Christie and seconded by Brian Aitcheson and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, absent; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Aitcheson, aye, and Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-17: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.5 Permit #46293
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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 78.5: The application of T.J. Ryan, applicant, for Merritt Courts LLC, owner, for the review of House, Landscaping and Site Plans at a site to be known as “Merritt Estates Lot 78.5 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 16 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 78.5; 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, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
T.J. Ryan appeared and testified.
The Board received the following items:
A. Architectural Plans prepared by Harry Goldstein, R.A., dated February 7, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Elevations
- 2 of 3: Basement / Foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section
- 3 of 3: Main and Second Floor Plans
- 5 of 5: Notes
B. Site Plans prepared by James Drumm, PLS, dated February 22, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Plot Plan
- 2 of 3: Plot Plan
- 3 of 3: Landscape Plan
C. Exterior Building Material Specification Sheet, dated April 20, 2017, signed by T.J. Ryan.
D. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated April 13, 2017 signed by Building Inspector Michael Manzare.
E. Project Narrative, prepared by T.J. Ryan, dated April 20, 2017.
ACABOR #17-17: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.5 Permit #46293
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 2 of 3
FINDINGS OF FACT:
- The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding manufactured by Mainstreet in Flagstone color (dark blue) or equal. The roof would be Charcoal color, or equal. The color of the trim, pillars and garage doors would be white. Window shutters, which would be an optional element, would be Bordeaux. The Board gave the applicant the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
- The Board found that the applicant proposed a concrete or paver walkway from the front of the house to the driveway.
- The Board found the landscaping plan to be acceptable, however, the air conditioning unit needed to be screened with evergreen plantings.
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:
The proposed house will have four sides of vinyl siding manufactured by Mainstreet in Flagstone (Dark Blue color), or equal. The roof will be Charcoal, or equal. The color of the trim, pillars and garage doors will be white. The shutters which will be an optional element will be Bordeaux.
- A concrete or paver walkway will be constructed that leads from the front of the house to the driveway.
- The air conditioning unit will be located to the rear of the house and will be screened with evergreen plantings
- The house siding shall be brought down to 8 inches above grade, on all four sides of the house.
- Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.
ACABOR #17-17: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.5 Permit #46293
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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6. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.
7. Lighting will be in accordance with Town of Orangetown Town code.
8. The applicant has the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Brian Aitcheson and seconded by Brian Terry and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, absent;
Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Aitcheson, aye, and Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions
ACABOR #17-18: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.6 Permit #46294
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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 78.6: The application of T.J. Ryan, applicant, for Merritt Courts LLC, owner, for the review of House, Landscaping and Site Plans at a site to be known as “Merritt Estates Lot 78.6 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 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 78.6; 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, May 4, 2017, at which time the Board made the following determinations:
T.J. Ryan appeared and testified.
The Board received the following items:
A. Architectural Plans prepared by Harry Goldstein, R.A., dated February 7, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Elevations
- 2 of 3: Basement / Foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section
- 3 of 3: Main and Second Floor Plans
B. Site Plans prepared by James Drumm, PLS, dated March 21, 2017:
- 1 of 3: Plot Plan
- 2 of 3: Plot Plan
- 3 of 3: Landscape Plan
C. Exterior Building Material Specification Sheet, dated April 20, 2017, signed by T.J. Ryan.
D. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated April 13, 2017 signed by Building Inspector Michael Manzare.
E. Project Narrative, prepared by T.J. Ryan, dated April 20, 2017.
ACABOR #17-18: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.6 Permit #46294
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
Page 2 of 3
FINDINGS OF FACT:
- The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding manufactured by Mainstreet in Sterling Grey color or equal with decorative stonework on the front façade in Stone Craft Ledge Stone Pennsylvania (grey tones), or equal. The roof would be Pewter Grey color, or equal. The window shutters and front door would be black and the garage doors and trim would be white. The Board gave the applicant the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
- The Board found that a walkway would be constructed that leads from the front of the house to the driveway.
- The Board found the landscaping plan to be acceptable, however, the air conditioning unit needed to be screened with evergreen plantings.
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:
- The proposed house will have four sides of vinyl siding manufactured by Mainstreet in Sterling Grey color or equal with decorative stonework on the front façade in Stone Craft Ledge stone Pennsylvania (grey tones), or equal. The roof will be Pewter Grey color, or equal. The window shutters and front door will be black and the garage doors and trim will be white. The applicant has the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
- Concrete or paver walkway will be constructed that leads to the driveway from the front of the house.
- The air conditioning unit will be located to the rear of the house and will be screened with evergreen plantings.
ACABOR #17-18: Merritt Estates – Lot 78.6 Permit #46294
Approved Subject to Conditions
Site and Structure plans
Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review Decision
May 4, 2017
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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.
6. Lighting will be in accordance with Town of Orangetown Town code.
7. The applicant has the option to add glass panels in the garage doors.
The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg and seconded by Blythe Yost and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Christopher Dunnigan, absent; Shirley Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Aitcheson, aye, and Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, 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: May 4, 2017
Cheryl Coopersmith
Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions