Meeting - ACABOR October 2, 2014 (View All)

Blythe Yost called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and read the agenda. Hearings as listed on this meeting’s agenda which are made a part of these minutes were held as noted below.

SNT Futures Facade Improvements Review of Facade Improvement Plan	Approved	ACABOR #14 – 24
68.20/1/48; CO zoning district	as Presented
Ariyan Tennis Court Lighting Plan Review of Lighting Plan	Approved	ACABOR #14 – 25
Manhattan Woods Subdivision	as Presented

69.07/1/10.10; R-80 zoning district

Forde Structure/Site Plans

Review of Structure/Site Plans

70.09/2/10; R-40 zoning district

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR #14 • 26

D’Vine Bar Sign Plan

Review of Sign Plan

77.08/4/25; CS zoning district

Approved

as Presented

ACABOR #14 – 27

Continued from the September 18, 2014 Meeting Hess Water System -Generator Screening Plan Review of Generator Screening Plan

ACABOR #14 – 21

Critical Environmental Area

71.13-1-35; R-22 zoning district

Approved

as Presented

A motion was made and moved to go into Executive Session by Blythe Yost and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Blythe Yost, aye;

Deborah Stuhlweisseriburg, aye; Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews aye.

A motion was made and moved to close the Executive Session by Blythe Yost and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows: James Dodge, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Blythe Yost, aye;

Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews aye.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by James Dodge and seconded by Blythe Yost 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 PM. The next A CAB OR Meeting is scheduled for

October 16, 2014.

Dated: October 2, 2014

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

ACABOR #14~24: SNT Fu.tures Fa~a.de improvements – Approved as Presented

Town of Orangetown -Architecture and Community Appearance

Board of Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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TO: FROM:

Todd Askenas, 13 North Main Street, Pearl River, New York 10965

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: SNT Futures Fagade Improvement Plan: The application of Todd Askenas, applicant for SNT Futures, owner, for the review of a Facade Improvement Plan at a site to be known as “SNT Futures Fac;ade 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 67 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 48 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, October 2, 2014, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Todd Askenas, Scott Coltcie and Kier Levesque appeared and testified for the applicant.

ThE? Board received the following items:

A. Architectural Plans prepared by Kier Levesque, R:

A-2: Floor Plan, dated May 1, 2014, last revised August 15, 2014

A-3: Elevations, dated August 1, 2014

A-4: Elevations, dated August 1, 2014

B. Material Sheet dated September 9, 2014, signed by Kier Levesque, A.

C. ZBA #12-76, Side Yard and Building Height Zoning Variances. FINDINGS OF FACT:
The Board found that the project consisted of new window framing and stucco on an existing structure. The main facade stucco will be painted

with Benjamin Moore Affinity in Refinado (taupe color) with trim and quoins in Benjamin Moore Classic Colors in Iron Gate (dark beige color).

2. The Board found that the existing building lighting is to remain, no new lighting.

3. The Board found that no new landscaping would be added to the site.

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 #14~24: SNT Futures Facade improvements -Approved as

Presented

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance

Board of Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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DECISION: Un view of the foregoing and the testimony before the

Boa.rd, the application. was .APPROVED AS PRESENTED:

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Stephen Sweeney and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows; James Dodge, aye;

Jill Fieldstein, aye; Blythe Yost, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye;

Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews 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: October 2,_2014 ~; ft ~()~. ~

Cheryl Coopersmith \.._,V · \ .

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

ACABOR #14-25: Ariyan Tennis Court Lighting Plan – Approved as Presented

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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TO:

FROM:

Pete Proulix Landscaping, 23 Contractors Road, Tuxedo Park, New

York 10987

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: Ariyan Tennis Court Lighting Plan: The application of Pete Proulix Landscaping, applicant, for Haig and Nadine Ariyan, owners, for the review of a Tennis Court Lighting Plan at a site to be known as “Ariyan Tennis Court

Lighting Plan”, located in the Manhattan Woods Subdivision, 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 1 Legends Boulevard, West Nyack, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.07, Block 1, Lot 10.10 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 Thurrsday, October 2, 2014, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Pete Proulix and Haig Ariyan appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

Plans prepared by Conrad Pitilli, R.A., dated April 14, 2014, revised on August

14, 2014:

SP-1: Site Plan

SP-3: Tennis Court Lighting Specifications

Exterior Building Material Specifications, dated August 21, 2014 signed by

Haig and Nadine Ariyan. FINDINGS OF FACT:

1. The Board found that the tennis court is existing and the applicant

proposed to add lighting. The lighting consisted of four 2-head flood lights on 25′ tall light poles. The applicant presented photographs of the site, noting that the existing trees created a buffer between the court and the street.

2. The Board found that the lighting from the tennis court dissipated at the edges of the site and that there was no spillage of light on areas around the court

3. The Board found that the court would mostly be used during the daytime hours with some usage at nighttime.

4. The Board found that there was no public objection or comments at the meeting.

ACABOR #14-25: Ariyan Tennis Court lighting Plan -Approved as

Presented

Town of Orangetown = Archltecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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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.

DECBSIOt..J: 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 Jill Fieldstein and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows; Blythe Yost, aye; James Dodge, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews 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: October2,_2014 ~.

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Cheryl Coopersmith .~YJ– -v~

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

ACABOR #14-26~ Forde Structure/Site Plan- Approved Subject to

Conditions

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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TO:

FROM:

Sharon Reilly and Thomas Forde, 111 Sunset Road, Blauvelt, New York 10913

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: Forde Structure/Site Plans: The application of Thomas Forde and Sharon Reilly, owners, for the review of Structure/Site Plans at a site to be known as “Forde Structure/Site PBans”, 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 111 Sunset Road, Blauvelt, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.09, Block 2, Lot 10 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, October 2, 2014, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Sharon and Thomas Forde appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

Site Plan prepared by Jonathan Hodosh, R.A., dated August 8, 2014, last revised September 2, 2014

Architectural Plans prepared by Jonathan Hodosh, R.A., dated July 30, 2014, last revised September 2, 2014:

01: Existing Foundation Plan

A 1: Foundation Plan A2: Lower Level Plan A3: Upper Level Plan A4: Front Elevation AS: Right Elevation A6: Rear Elevation

A 7: Left Elevation

A8: Section A·A

E1: Lower Level Electrical Plan E2: Upper Level Electrical Plan GN: General Notes

A2.0: First Floor Plan & Second Floor Plan

Material Sheet, signed by Thomas Reilly, dated September 7, 2014

Submitted at the meeting, photographs of the site noting existing trees and vegetation.

ACABOR #14-26: Forde Structure/Site Plan- Approved Subject to

Conditions

Town of Orangetown -Architecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the proposed house would have four sides of Hardiplank siding in Wicker color, manufactured by Allure. Decorative stone in New England Stone – Granite Vineyard, would be place along the foundation and as noted on the elevations of the house. The roof would be Black Walnut, manufactured by Tamko.

2. The Board found that the trim and entry door would be whit The garage doors would be carriage style in a color to match the main color of the house siding.
3. The Board found that the proposed house is a replacement house on an existing lot and the site is heavily wooded; no new landscaping is planned at this time. The applicant presented photographs of the existing vegetatio

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 arid the testimony before the application was APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWBNG CONDITIONS:

1. The proposed house will house four sides of Hardiplank siding in Wicker color, manufactured by Allure. Decorative stone in New England Stone – Granite Vineyard, will be place along the foundation and as noted on the elevations of the hous The roof will be Black Walnut, manufactured by Tamko.

The trim and entry door will be white. The garage doors will be carriage style in a color to match the main color of the house siding.

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.

The foregoing resolution was presented and moved by Stephen Sweeney and seconded by Blythe Yost and carried as follows; James Dodge, aye; Blythe Yost, aye; Jill Fieldstein, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye;

Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews 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: October 2, 2014

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions

ACABOR. #14-27: D’Vine Bar Sign Plan: Approved as Presented

Town of Orangetown – Architecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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TO: FROM:

Joseph Printz, 73 South Main Street, New City, New York 10956

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: D’Vine Bar Sign Plan: The application of R. Joseph Printz, applicant, for Real Buy LLC, owner, for the review of a Sign Plan at a site known as “D’Vine 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 4 Depot Square, Sparkill, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.08, Block 4, Lot 25 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, October 2, 2014, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

Joseph Printz appeared and testified. The Board received the following items: A. Photographs of the signage.

Material Sheet, signed by R. Joseph Printz, dated August 5, 2014. FINDINGSOF FACT:
The Board found that the applicant proposed one sign:

Placed on the front of the building, the sign is painted steel measuring 72″ wide by 48″ high. The sign is lit from the rear with LED lights. Words are cut out to state the name of the establishment “D’Vine Bar”.

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 James Dodge and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried as follows: Blythe Yost, aye; James Dodge, aye; Jill Fleldstein, aye; DeborahStuhlweissenburga, ye; StephenSweeneyaye; and AndrewAndrewsaye.

Dated: October 2, 2014 ~J Ii ~– ·. < rn

Cheryl Coopersmith L.VJ ~~

Chief Clerk Boards and Commissions ·

ACABOR #14-21: Hess Water System – Generator Screening

Plan; Approved as Presented

Town of Orangetown -Architecture and Community Appearance Board of

Review Decision

October 2, 2014

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TO:

FROM:

Dennis Lindsay, Riddick Architects, 76 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

RE: Hess Water System – Generator Screening Plan: The application of John Lawler, applicant, for Hess Water System, owner, for the review of a Generator Screening Plan at a site to be known as uHess Water System –

Generator Screening Plan”, located in the Critical Environmental Area, 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 934

Route 9W, Upper Grandview, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New

York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 71.13, Block 1, Lot

35 in the R-22 zoning district.

Heard by the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review of the

Town of Orangetown at meetings held Thursday, September 18 and

October 2, 2014, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

September 18, 2014

Dennis Lindsay and John Lawler appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

An interdepartmental memorandum from Bert von Wurmb, Assistant Building

Inspector, to Cheryl Coopersmith, ACABOR, dated August 14, 2014.

Material Sheet, signed by John Lawler, dated August 26, 2014.

Generator Screening Plan Photo Location Plan; 1 of 1, prepared by Riddick Associates, P.C., Civil & Environmental Engineers, dated February 27, 2014, last revised August 26, 2014.

Photographs of the Site, noting the existing Pump House, prepared by Riddick

Associates.

Map of Tweed Boulevard – Route 9W Water Line, “Exhibit A” prepared by Jay
Greenwell, PLS, LLC, dated August 14, 2014, last revised August 26, 2014. FINDINGS OF FACT:
The Board found that the applicant proposed to improve and replace an existing water system and add an emergency generator. The Building Inspector, Bert von Wurmb, directed ACABOR to review only the landscaping of the generator, since the pump house contains less than

1,000 cubic feet of cubical contents and does not require the board’s approval.

The Board found that site had existing heavy natural brush immediately around the pump station, generator and planted landscaping beyond the site. The applicant presented photographs of the existing site, noting the existing heavy vegetation. The existing landscaping would not be

changed or disturbed.

The Board found that the emergency backup generator would be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Board found that the pump house had a significant impact upon the surrounding community, however, was not under their jurisdiction to review. The applicant and the community needed to come to an agreement regarding the design of the pump house and the appropriate landscaping without intervention of the Board.

Public Comment:

Stewart Lewis, 924 Route 9W, Upper Grandview; raised concerns regarding the design standards of the pump house and its impact upon the adjacent residential historic homes. The pump house was designed by a P.E., not an architect and Mr. Lewis believes there could be a better design for the structure. Also, the generator specifications would require that the landscaping for the generator would be placed on his property.

Carol Luckhardt, 934 Route 9W, Upper Grandview; also speaking for Dr. Nora DeSilva (read and submitted a letter from Dr. DeSilva) agrees with Mr. Lewis, expressed concerns regarding noise from the generator. She also expressed concerns regarding maintenance of any proposed landscaping on the site.

The applicant requested a CONTINUATION.

October 2, 2014

Pat Esgate and John Lawler appeared and testified. The Hoard received the following items:

A copy of an email from Stewart Lewis, abutting property owner, dated

October 1, 2014.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

The Board found that the applicant had met with Mr. Lewis and Ms Luckhardt, two neighbors regarding the proposed pump house design and generator. The Board read the email that was drafted by Mr. Lewis.

The Board found that the applicant presented the Board with plans that redesigned the pump house to have siding and a gable roof.

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The Board found that the proposed planting plan for the generator must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards; non-combustables must be at least 3 feet from the generator and combustables must be at least 5 feet from the generator, which requires planting some of the plants on the southern property owned by Mr. Lewis. The placement of the

plants would become more evident once the site is cleared. The applicant noted that funds would be escrowed for continued maintained of the plantings on Mr. Lewis’s property.

The Board found that it only has authority to request plantings on the easement property, not on Mr. Lewis’s -or other property owners property. The Board can suggest ideas for plantings (i.e. non dear eating plants) but cannot require plantings on other sites.

The hearing was then opened to the Public. Public Comment:

Don Feerick, Attorney representing Ms. Carol Luckhardt, 934 Route 9W, Upper Grandview; held that the proposed project is on his client’s property and that she does not consent to the project.

Carol Luckhardt, 934 Route 9W, Upper Grandview; raised concerns that there is no proof that the pump house is not on her property.

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 Jill Fieldstein and seconded by Andrew Andrews and carried as follows; Blythe Yost, aye;

Jill Fieldstein, aye; James Dodge, aye; Deborah Stuhlweissenburg, aye; Stephen Sweeney aye; and Andrew Andrews 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: October 2, 2014

Cheryl Coopersmith

Chief Clerk Boards and Commlssions

Meeting - ACABOR October 2, 2014 (View All)

Meeting Members

Shirley Goebel Christie

Brian Aitchison

Sharon Burke

Bruce Jensen

Joseph Milillo

Matthew Miller

Michael Sandhage

Deborah Stuhlweissenburg

Meeting Support

Katlyn Bettmann

Cheryl Coopersmith

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