Meeting Overview

Town  of Orangetown   Architecture and Community Appearance   Board of Review

Meeting of April4, 2013

 

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

 

Members Absent:Blythe Yost

 

Also Present: Rick Pakola, Deputy Town Attorney; Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer, and Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk

 

Thomas Warren, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

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.

 

Esplanade Palisades Plans Review of Site/Structure Plans	Approved Subjectto	ACABOR #13-12
78.17/2/1; R-40 zoning district	Conditions
DominicanCollege Hennessy StudentCenter Plans Review of Site Plans 70.18/2/14; R-40 zoning district	Approved Subjectto Conditions	ACABOR #13-13
St. Thomas AquinasCollege Aquinas Village 300 Alteration Plans Review of Building Plans 74.12/1/29 & 74.16/1/1;	Approved Subjectto Conditions	ACABOR #13-14
R-40 zoning district
VirginiaHomes Subdivision Review of Subdivision Plan	Approved Subjectto	ACABOR #13-15
77.08/5/33.2&36; RG zoning district	Conditions

 

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Thomas Warren and seconded by Jack Messina and agreed by all in attendance. The Decisions on the above hearings are made by the Board before the conclusion of the meeting and

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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 8:20 p.m. The next ACABOR Meeting is scheduled for

April 18, 2013.

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TO: FROM:

Donald Brenner, 4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Esplanade  at   Palisades  Plans:  The   application  of   Palisades Garden Group, owner, (Donald Brenner, attorney for the applicant) for review of Site/Structure  Plans at a site known as “Esplanade  at  Palisades  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 640

Oak Tree Road, Palisades, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 78.17, Block 2, Lot 1    in the R-40 zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday,  April 4, 2013,  at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Donald Brenner, Joseph Caruso, Marvin Ammer and Michael Shilale appeared and testified.

 

The Board received the following items:

 

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Michael Shilale Architects, LLP, signed and sealed by Michael Shilale, R.A., revised March 8, 2013, unless noted:

 

A-000: Cover Sheet: dated October 2, 2008

 

A-100: Overall Basement Plan, dated February 14, 2012

 

A-101: Overall First Floor Plan, dated February 14, 2012

 

A-102: Overall Second Floor Plan, dated February 14, 2012

 

A-103: Overall Third Floor Plan, dated February 14, 2012

 

A-101.1: First Floor Phase 1, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-102.1: Second Floor Phase 1, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-103.1: Roof Plan Phase 1, dated December 13, 2002

 

A-101.2: First Floor Phase 2, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-102.2: Second Floor Phase 2, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-103.2: Third Floor Phase 2, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-011.3: First Floor Phase 3, dated November 20, 2008

 

A-102.3: Second Floor Phase 3, dated November 20, 2008

 

A-200: Elevations, dated September 2, 2008

 

 

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ACABOR  #13 –  12: Esplanade  at Palisades  Plans –  Approved Subject to

Conditions

 

 

Town  of Orangetown   -Architecture  and Community Appearance   Board of

Review  Decision

 

 

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A-201: Elevations, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-202: Elevations, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-203: Elevations, dated September 2, 2008

 

A-204: Elevations, dated February 14, 2012

 

A-205: Elevations, dated April 10, 2012

 

A-206: Elevations, dated February 14, 2014

 

SK.2.1: Exterior Color Rendering – View 1, dated February 12, 2013

 

SK.2.2: Exterior Color Rendering – View 2, dated February 12, 2013

 

SK.28: Photo Views, dated February 12, 2013

 

2. The Esplanade at Palisades Site Plans prepared by Maser Consulting, signed and sealed by Joseph Caruso, P. E., dated June 16, 2011, last revision date of February 6, 2012:

 

1. Sheet 1 of 9: Preliminary Layout Plan

 

1. Sheet 7 of 9: Preliminary Landscape Plan

 

1. Sheet 8 of 9: Preliminary Lighting Plan

 

1. Sheet 9 of 9: Preliminary Landscape and Lighting Details

 

3. A copy of PB #09-49, Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions, dated July 27, 2011 and ZBA #12-33, Amendment to Special Permit §7.34 Request Withdrawn, Floor Area Ratio and Building Height Variances Approved, dated November 7, 2012.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant proposed an expansion to an existing structure, to be completed in Phases. The plan depicts the full build out of the project; however at this time the applicant proposed to complete only Phase I  (western side of site).  As each Phase is needed, the applicant

will return to the Boards for review and approval. The plantings on the site would be phased in as needed with the development of the site.

 

2. The Board found that the roof shingles would be Ludowici Roof Tiles, the siding would be Brick in Sonneborne Woodhue Terra Cotta, manufactured by Glen Gery Allington in a dark color to match the existing brick with an accent colored brick. Green canopies would be used on the facades. The air conditioning units would be placed on the roof and hidden behind the parapet. Lighting fixtures would be shoe box style, similar to the existing lighting used on the site.

 

 

 

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

CONDITIONS:

 

 

1. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.

 

2. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip tine during construction.

 

3. The plan depicts the full build out of the project; however at this time the applicant proposed to complete only Phase I (western side of site).  As each Phase is needed, the applicant shalt return to ACABOR for review and approval.

 

4. The Preliminary Layout Sheet, Sheet 1 of 9, shalt be revised to note the removal of the shed, as required by the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals.

 

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

 

 

Dated: April 4, 2013

Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community Appearance

 

 

 

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TO:      Michael     Dempsey,      Dominican      College,     470     Western      Highway, Orangeburg,  New York

FROM: Architecture   and Community  Appearance   Board of Review

 

 

RE: Dominican  College  Hennessy  Student  Center  Plans: The application  of Dominican  College,  applicant,  for Rockland  County,  IDA, owner, for review of Site Plans at a site known  as “Dominican    College   Hennessy   Student   Center Site  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 470 Western  Highway,  Orangeburg/Blauvelt,   Town  of Orangetown,  Rockland County,  New York  and as shown on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  70.18, Block 2, Lot 14 in the  R-40 zoning  district.

 

Heard by the Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown   at a meeting  held Thursday,   April  4, 2013,  at which time the  Board made the following  determinations:

 

Michael  Dempsey,  Joseph  Corless  and Sister  Cathleen  Sullivan  appeared  and testified.

 

The Board  received the following  items:

 

1. Site Development  Plans prepared  by Corless  and Associates,   signed  and sealed  by P. Joseph  Corless,  P.E., dated  January  31, 2013:

 

1. Amended Site Development   Plan b.  Existing Site
2. Grading  Plan d.  Details
3. Erosion Control  Plan

 

2. Copy of the following Board  Decisions:  ZBA #11-96,  Floor Area  Ratio and Building  Height Approved,  dated  November  16, 2011and  PB# 11-40, Preliminary  Site Plan Approval  Subject  to Conditions,  dated

September   14, 2011.

 

 

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FINDINGS  OF FACTS:

 

1. The Board found that the project consisted of a 2 story addition on the easterly side of the existing student health center building. The exterior of the addition would match in color and materials to the existing structure. Landscaping would be limited due to the Orange and Rockland Utility easement and an existing parking lot, adjacent to the property.

 

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

CONDITIONS:

 

1. The exterior of the addition will match in color and materials to the existing structure.
2. No grading is to take place within five feet of any property line, except as specified on the approved site plan.
3. Trees to be save saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction

 

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Alex DiMenna 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, aye, 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.

 

Dated: April 4, 2013

Town of Orangetown

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FROM:

Joseph Donini, Saint Thomas Aquinas  College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, New York 10976

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               St. Thomas Aquinas College Plans: The application of St. Thomas Aquinas College, owner, for review of Building Plans at a site known as “St. Thomas  Aquinas College  -Aquinas  Village  300 Alteration 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 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 & Section

74.16, Block 1, Lot 1   in the R-40 zoning district.

 

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, April 4, 2013,  at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Patricia Lambert and Anthony Iovino appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

1  .     Architectural Plans prepared by Arcari Iovino, signed and sealed by

Anthony Iovino, RA, dated February 14, 2013:

 

A.101: Ground and Second Floor Plans

 

A.102: Building Elevations

 

A-103: Perspective Views and Photographs

 

FiNDINGS  OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found the applicant proposed to renovate an existing residence hall known as Aquinas Village 300.

 

2. The Board found that the Saint Thomas Aquinas College Campus houses a dormitory complex known as “Aquinas Village”. The village consists of four buildings, the original 3 buildings were built in 1983

{buildings 100, 200 and 300) and building 400 as added in 2005.  In

2009, Aquinas Village 400 had extension added to the structure. Renovations to Aquinas Village 100 and 200 were completed in 2009 and 2010, respectively. At this time, Aquinas Village 300 is the remaining structure to be renovated.

 

3. The Board found that the exterior materials on Aquinas Village 300 would match the other buildings in the Village in color and materials.

The structure would have four sides of vinyl siding in Pearl color, with an

accent color of Lighthouse Red. The manufacturer of the vinyl siding would be Crane. The roof shingles would be manufactured by Tamko, in Rustic Cedar Heritage Series. The windows, trim and rails would be white.

 

 

 

4. The Board found that there would be no change in the existing landscaping.

 

5. The Board found that the down lights at the existing building overhangs would be replaced in kind. All existing site lighting would 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.

 

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

 

 

1. The exterior materials on Aquinas Village 300 will match the other buildings in the Village in color and materials. The structure will have four sides of vinyl siding in the color Pearl, with an accent color of Lighthouse Red. The manufacturer of the vinyl siding will be Crane. The roof shingles will be manufactured by Tamko, in Rustic Cedar Heritage Series. The windows, trim and rails will be white.

 

2. Trees to be saved shall be protected with snow fencing to the drip line during construction.

 

3. 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 Jack Messina and seconded by Alex DiMenna and carried as follows: Thomas Warren, aye; Jack Messina, aye; James Dodge, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Alex DiMenna, aye, 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  #13-15:  Virginia Homes  Subdivision Plans: Approved  Subject to

Conditions

 

 

Town  of Orangetown   Architecture and Community Appearance   Board of

Review  Decision

 

 

April 4, 2014

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TO: FROM:

Jay Greenwell, PLS, 85 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Virginia Homes Subdivision: The application of Kevin Ramsay, owner, for Virginia Homes Subdivision, for the review of a seven lot subdivision

to be known as “VirginiaHomes Subdivision”i,n 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. At a site located on the south side of William Street at the intersection of William Street and Sparkill Avenue, Sparkill, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.08, Block 5, Lots 33.2 & 36 in the RG zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday, April4, 2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations.

 

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

 

1. Virginia Homes Subdivision Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS, dated

May 10, 2012::

1. Sheet 1 of 3: Subdivision of Property, revised August 24, 2012 b.  Sheet 2 of 3: Grading, Drainage & Utility Plan with Catchment

Areas, revised November 12, 2012

 

1. Sheet 3 of 3: Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Tree Plan, revised August 24, 2012

 

2. A copy of PB #12-37, dated September 24, 2012, Preliminary Approval

Approved Subject to Conditions, Neg. Dec.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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Conditions

 

 

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Review  Decision

 

 

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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 Jack Messina and seconded by Alex DiMenna and carried as follows: Thomas Warren, aye; Jack Messina, aye; James Dodqe, aye; jill  Fieldstein, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Alex DiMenna, aye, 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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