Meeting Overview

TOWN  OF ORANGETOWN   ARCHITECTURE   AND  COMMUNITY  APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW – MEETING   OF JUNE 16, 2016

 

MEMBERS  PRESENT:       Blythe  Yost,  Chair

Andrew Andrews                  Brian Terry

Bruce Jensen                          Shirley  Goebel Christie

Deborah  Stuhlweissenburg

 

MEMBERS  ABSENT:    Brian  Aitcheson

 

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.

 

 

 

Seventh  Day Adventist  Church   Sign Plan

Review of Sign  Plan

210 North Middletown   Road, Pearl  River

69.09/2/52;   R-15 zoning district

 

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR  #16-43

 

New Items:

George‘s   Auto Body  Plans

Review of Structure/Site Plans

578 Route 303,  Blauvelt

70.15/1/47;    CC zoning district

 

 

 

Approved

as Presented

 

ACABOR  #16–45

 

Schuyler  Associates  LLC Subdivision

Review of Lot #3 Structure/ Site  Plans

39 Schuyler Road,  Blauvelt

65.15/1/7.3;     R-40 zoning district

 

Approved Subject  to Conditions

ACABOR  #16–46

 

Roost Restaurant Plans Review of Outdoor Dining and Awning  Plans

623 Main  Street, Sparkill

77.08/5/42;   CS zoning district

 

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR  #16–47

 

 

A motion  was made to adjourn the meeting by Blythe  Yost 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 8:00 p.m.

 

 

Dated:   June  16, 2016             ~ Cheryl   Coopersmith

Chief Clerk  Boards  and Commissi       s

 

 

 

 

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ACABOR #16-43: Seventh Day Adventist  Church Sign Plan -Approved   as

Presented

 

Town of Orangetown  – Architecture  and Community  Appearance  Board of

Review Decision

 

June 16, 2016

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TO: FROM:

John Halsay, 38 Island Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Seventh Day Adventist Church Sign Plan: Application of

John Halsey, applicant, for Greater New York Corporation of Seventh Day Adventist, owner, for the review of a Sign Plan at a site known as “Seventh  Day Adventist  Church 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 210 North Middletown Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.09, Block 2, Lot 52; in the R-15 zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at meetings held Thursday,  June 2 and 16, 2016, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

 

 

June 2, 2016

 

John Halsay and Lloyd Swarftanberg appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

1. Sign Installation Plan dated November 18, 2015 and schematics.

 

2016. Sign Material Specifications, signed by John Halsay dated April 7, 2016.

 

1. A copy of the Building Permit Referral dated November 19, 2015, signed by

Rick Oliver, Building Inspector.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant appeared at the June 1, 2016 Town of

Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals and obtained the needed variances.

2. The Board found that the proposed signage would consist of a base that would also act as a planter. The base would be covered with brick to match the existing building. On the brick, raised lettering would be placed

with LED backlight stating “Pearl River Seventh Day Adventist Church”, as noted on the submitted plans.

3. The Board found that on top of the base, a digital message display screen would be mounted. The applicant stated that messages would be

changed on a weekly basis and could be displayed in a single color or multi-color. The Board requested that the screen not have flashing messages or animation.

4. The Board found that the colors or movement on the sign may be distracting to the motorists driving along the roadway and requested the applicant to submit additional information.

 

 

 

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ACABOR  #16-43:  Seventh  Day Adventist  Church   Sign Plan – Approved  as

Presented

 

Town  of Orangetown –  Architecture   and Community    Appearance   Board  of

Review  Decision

 

 

June 16,  2016

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The applicant requested a CONTINUATION.

 

 

 

June 16,  2016

 

John  Halsay  and Lloyd Swarftanberg  appeared and testified. The Board received  the following  items:

1. A letter from the Pearl River SDA Church,  signed  by John Halsey  dated

June 8, 2016,  with  an attachment of 4 images of the proposed sign.

 

 

 

FINDINGS   OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant submitted  sufficient  information  to determine that the signage  was acceptable.   The applicant  noted that the light  output  would  be adjusted  in accordance with the ambient   light  in the area.

 

2. 2. The Board found the color range of the sign  acceptable,   noting the color on the printout  represented   as purple  is  actually  “Blue”.

 

 

 

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 Shirley Goebel  Christie   and carried  as follows:  Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Andrew Andrews,  aye; Brian  Terry,  aye;  Bruce Jensen,   aye;  Deborah Stuhlweissenburg,   aye;  Shirley Goebel  Christie,  aye and  Brian  Aitcheson, absent.

 

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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:

Jay Greenwell, 85 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               George’s Auto Body Plans: Application of George Boghas, owner, for the review of Structure/Site Plans at a site known as “George’s  Auto Body 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

579 Route 303, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and

as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.15, Block 1, Lot 47; 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,  June 16, 2016, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Kier Leveque, Jay Greenwell and George Boghas appeared and testified.  The

Board received the following items:

 

1. Development Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS:

 

• Site Plan dated December 14, 2015, last revised June 1, 2016

 

• Detail Sheet dated February 4, 2016

 

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Kier Levesque, R.A.:

 

• A-2: First Floor Rear Expansion Plan dated January 11, 2016, last revised May 31, 2016

 

• A-3: 2″d Floor Office & Roof Plan dated January 11, 2016, last revised May 31, 2016

 

• A-4a: Elevations dated January 11, 2016

 

• A-4: Elevations dated January 11, 2016, last revised May 31, 2016

 

2016. Material Sheet signed by Jay Greenwell, dated June 2, 2016. D. Outdoor Lighting Specification Sheets.
2017. Board Decisions: Planning Board Decision PB #16-11, Preliminary Site Plan Approval Subject to Conditions, dated March 23, 2016 and ZBA #16-36, Approved May 18, 2016; 50% Extension/Enlargement of a non-conforming use, Route 303 overlay zone variance, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking spaces variances.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the building had a fire that destroyed the most of the original structure and the applicant has proposed to reconstruct and expand the building. The applicant received a number of variances from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals on May 18, 2016.

 

 

 

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2. 2. The Board found that the addition  to the structure  would have facades of split faced block in dark beige  and brown to match the existing    The roof would be flat and the windows would  have dark bronze frames and tinted glass.  Outdoor lighting   specifications  were provided  to the

Board for review. The applicant  proposed to use lighting   manufactured  by Hubbell  Outdoor Lighting,  LNC2 Series,  or equal. These lights  are down light and would  be mounted on the  structure.

 

3. The Board found the proposed landscape  acceptable 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.

 

DECISION:  In view  of the foregoing  and the testimony before the Board,  the application  was Approvedas Presented.

 

 

The foregoing  resolution  was presented and moved by Brian Terry and seconded by Bruce Jensen  and carried  as follows:  Blythe Yost, Chair, aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Brian Terry,  aye; Bruce Jensen,   aye;  Deborah Stuhlweissenburg,   aye; Shirley  Goebel Christie,  aye and Brian Aitcheson, 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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TO: FROM:

Rod Merkley,  4 Cornsilk  Road, New City, New York 10901

Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review

 

 

RE:                             Schuyler  Associates  LLC Subdivision  –  Lot #3:  Application of Menna  Building  Corp., applicant,  for Schuyler  Associates,  owner, for the review of Structure/Site   Plans at a site to be known as “Schuyler  Associates LLC Subdivision    –  Lot #3”,  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 39 Schuyler  Road, Blauvelt,  Town of Orangetown, Rockland  County,  New York, and as shown on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  65.15,  Block  1, Lot 7.3; 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,   June  16, 2016, at which time the Board made the following  determinations:

 

Theresa  Acocella,  Christopher  Fyfe and Claire  Merkley  appeared  and testified. The Board received the following  items:

1. Site Plan prepared by Atzl, Nasher & Zigler dated March 28, 2016,  revised

May 31, 2016.

 

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Harry Goldstein, R.A., dated March 3, 2016, last revised March 30, 2016:

 

1  of 4: Elevations

 

2 of 4: Basement/ foundation Plan and Typical Wall Section

 

3 of 4: Main Floor Plan

 

4 of 4: Second Floor Plan

 

2016. Material Specifications signed by Angelo Menna, dated June 2, 2016. FINDINGS OF FACT:
2017. The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of vinyl siding with decorative stonework along the foundation on the front facade. The color of the siding would be sable brown, manufactured Mainstreet or equal, and the decorative cultured stone would be manufactured by Eldorado Stone Company, or equal, in natural tones. The roof shingles would be black, manufactured by IKO or equal.

 

2. The Board found that the house would have white trim and that lighting would be placed by the exterior doorways, in accordance with Town Code.

 

 

 

 

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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. 1. The proposed house will have four sides of vinyl  siding with decorative stonework  along the foundation  on the front facad The color of the siding  will be sable  brown,  manufactured Mainstreet or equal,   and the decorative  cultured  stone will be manufactured by Eldorado Stone Company,  or equal,   in natural  tones.  The roof shingles   will  be black, manufactured  by IKO  or equal.

 

2. The house will have white trim and lighting will be placed by the exterior doorways, in accordance with Town Code.

 

3. 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.

 

6. 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 Bruce Jensen   and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried  as follows: Blythe Yost,  Chair,  aye; Andrew Andrews, aye; Brian Terry, aye; Bruce Jensen,   aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg,   aye; Shirley  Goebel  Christie,  aye and Brian  Aitcheson, 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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FROM:

Maria Santini, 56 North Greenbush Road, West Nyack, New York 10994

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE: Roost Restaurant Plans: Application of Roost/ Maria Santini/ Kevin Reilly, applicants, for Angelica and Adolfo Godinez, owners, for the review of an Outdoor Dining and Awnings Plans at a site known as “Roost  Restaurant 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

623 Main Street, Sparkill, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.08, Block 5, Lot 42; in

the CS zoning district.

 

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held Thursday,  June 16, 2016, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Maria Santini appeared and testified.  The Board received the following items: A. Submitted at the meeting, photographs of alternative outdoor dining street

furniture.

 

1. Front Elevation and Floor Plan at Outdoor Seating Plan prepared by

Robert Hoene, R.A., dated May 7 2016, last revised May 17, 2016.

 

2016. Material Sheet dated June 1, 2016.

 

1. A copy of the Building Permit Referral, dated May 19, 2016, signed by Mike

Manzare, Building Inspector.

 

2013. A copy of prior ACABOR Decision #13-32, dated June 20, 2013.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant submitted plans at the meeting requesting alternative chairs and tables. The Board reviewed the new styles and colors of the tables, chairs and planters and found them to be acceptable. The outdoor dining area would consist of 16 white and black chairs and 4 black tables, as noted on the submitted plan. Two black planters would be placed on either side of the dining area, also as noted on the plan.

 

2. The Board found that the applicant proposed to place retractable awnings on the structure, as noted on the submitted plans. The material of the awning would be Sumbrella, or equal, in black and white stripe fabric to match the handrail and existing canopy.

 

 

 

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ACABOR  #16-47:    Roost  Restaurant   Outdoor  Dining  Plan and Awning   Plan: Approved   as Presented

 

 

Town  of Orangetown   –  Architecture   and Community   Appearance   Board of

Review  Decision

 

 

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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 as Presented.

 

 

The foregoing resolution  was presented and moved by Brian Terry and seconded  by Deborah Stuhlweissenburg   and carried  as follows: Blythe Yost, Chair,   aye; Shirley  Goebel Christie, aye; Brian Terry,  aye; Bruce Jensen,   aye; Brian Aitcheson,   absent;  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: June 16,  2016

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Board and Commissions

 

 

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