Meeting Overview

Town of Orangetown  Architecture and Community Appearance   Board of Review

Meeting  of September 9, 2013

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Warren, Chairman; Paul Papay, Vice Chairman; Jill Fieldstein; Blyth Yost; James Dodge and Alex DiMenna

 

MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Messina

ALSO PRESENT: Cheryl Coopersmith, Chief Clerk and Ann Marie Ambrose, Stenographer

 

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.

 

New Items:

Helmke  & Alatsas Plans

DiPietrantonio Subdivision Plan –  Lot 1

Review of Site/Structure Plans

69 .14/2/5.1;  R-15 zoninq district

 

 

 

Approved Subject to Conditions

 

ACABOR  #13 – 44

 

Walther Subdivision Plan

Review of Subdivision Plan

78.17/2/20; R-40 zoning district

 

Approved Subject to Conditions

ACABOR  #13 – 45

 

Royal Caribbean  Artificial Palm Tree  Plan

Review of Palm Tree Plan                      Continued

74.19/1/2; LI zoning district

ACABOR  #13 – 46

 

IL Fresco  Restaurant Generator Plan

Review of Back-Up Generator Plan

74.11/2/2; LIO zoning district

 

Approved as

Presented

ACABOR  #13 – 47

 

Clover  Leaf Inn Plan

Amendment to ACABOR #13-34

Review of Outdoor Dining Plan

74.06/3/4; R-15 zoning district

 

 

Approved as

Presented

ACABOR  #13 – 48

 

 

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Blythe Yost and seconded by James Dodge 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 8:15 p.m. The next ACABOR Meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2013.

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ACABOR  #13-44:  Helmke  & Alatsas   Plans  –  Lot  #1, Dipietrantonio

Subdivision   Plan,  Lot  5.1 • Approved   Subject to Conditions

 

 

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Review  Decision

 

 

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TO: FROM:

George Alatsas,  17 Bluefield  Lane, Blauvelt,  New York  10913

Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review

 

 

RE:                 Helmke  & Alatsas Plans –  Lot #1: Application of George Alatsas, applicant, for George Alatsas and Bill Helmke, owners, (Donald Brenner, attorney for the owner) for Site/Structure Plan Review, at a site to be known as “Helmke  & Alatsas  Plans –  lot  #1”, and as DiPietrantonio Subdivision –  Lot

#5.1, 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

622 Blauvelt Road, Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New

York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.14, Block 2, Lot

5.1 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 Monday, September  9, 2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations:                   ·

 

George Alatsas and Donald Brenner appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

2013. Plot Plan prepared by Sparaco & Youngblood, PLLC, dated May 21, 2013.

 

2013. Tree Identification and Removal Plan, Lot #1, prepared by Sparaco & Youngblood, PLLC, dated May 21, 2013.

 

1. Landscape Plan prepared by Edge Landscape Inc., undated.

 

1. Architectural Plans prepared by Robert Hoene, RA, dated April 17, 2012, revised May 28, 2013:

 

A 1.0: Elevations

 

A2.0: Foundation Plan & First Floor Plan

 

A3.0: General Notes, Sections, & Second Floor Plan

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the proposed house would have three sides of hardiboard siding in Mainstreet Granit Grey. The front facade would be Cedar Shake style vinyl siding, in Grey. Decorative stonework would be placed on the front facade foundation. The stonework would be El Dorado Stone in natural tones.

 

2. The Board found that the trim would be white and the roof shingles would be grey, manufactured by Timberline. The front porch stairway would be bluestone. The lighting on the site would be down lit safety lighting in accordance with Town Code.                                        ·

 

3. The Board found 2 Norway Spruce trees should be planted, each tree should be 7 to 8 feet in height. These trees should.be planted at the southwest corner of the lot, as noted on the plan revised at the September 9, 2013 ACABOR meeting.

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ACABOR  #13-44:  Helmke  & Alatsas Plans –  Lot #1, Dipietrantonio

Subdivision Plan, Lot 5.1- Approved Subject to Conditions

 

 

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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  SUBJECT  TO THE  FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

1. The proposed house shall have three sides of hardiboard siding in Mainstreet Granit Grey. The front facade will be Cedar Shake style vinyl siding, in Grey. Decorative stonework will be placed on the front facade foundation. The stonework will be El Dorado Stone in natural tones.

 

2. The house trim shall be white and the roof shingles will be grey, manufactured by Timberline. The front porch stairway will be bluestone and the lighting on the site will be down lit safety lighting in accordance with Town Code.

 

3. Two Norway Spruce trees shall be planted at the southwest corner of the lot, as noted on the plan revised at the September 9, 2013 ACABOR Meeting. Each tree shall be at least 7 to 8 feet in height.

 

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. If applicable, 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 Alex DiMenna and seconded by James Dodge and carried as follows; Thomas Warren, Chairman, aye; Paul Papay, aye; Jack Messina, absent; Jill Fieldstein, aye; James Dodge, aye; Blythe Yost, aye; and Alex DiMenna, 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:               Walther Subdivision Plan: Application of Sue Walther, owner, for review of a 2 lot subdivision plan, at a site to be known as “Walther Subdivision 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

694 Oak Tree Road, Palisades, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New

York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 78.17, Block 2, Lot

20 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 Monday, September  9, 2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations.

 

Donald Brenner, Jay Greenwell and Sue and Bill Walther appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

 

1. Walther Subdivision Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell, PLS, LLC, dated

December 21, 2012:

 

– Drawing 1: Subdivision of Property for Walther, revised January 23, 2013

 

– Drawing 2: Grading, Drainage & Utility Plan for Walther, revised April 2, 2013

 

1. Copies of ZBA #13-37, Lot Width for Lot #1 and #2, Front Yard, Side Yard, Total Side Yard, Building Height for Lot #1, Street Frontage for Lot #2 and Gravel Driveways for Lot #1 (existing) and Lot #2 (proposed) Variances Approved, June

5, 2013 and PB #13-11, Preliminary Approval Approved Subject to Conditions, Neg. Dec., dated March 27, 2013.

 

2013. Submitted at the meeting, Planting Plan prepared by Robert Torgersen, ASLA, dated August 28, 2013.

 

FINDINGS OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the application was for a two lot subdivision.

 

2. The Board found that the applicant requested the review of a Planting Plan. Approval of the plant screening at this time would allow for mature growth when the house is constructed and provide better screening for the applicant and abutting property owners.

 

3. The Board found that the remaining application review reviewed the subdivision of property and not reviewing or approving site or architectural plans.

 

 

 

4. The Board found that the individual sites and houses would be reviewed at the time each lot would be developed.

 

PublicComment:

 

Larry Bucciarelli, 700 Oak Tree Road, Palisades, supported the subdivision and the proposed planting plan.

 

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. The Planting Plan as presented is approved. Approval of the plant screening at this time allows for more mature growth when the house is constructed and provides better screening for the applicant and abutting property owners.

 

2. With the exception of the approved Planting Plan prepared by Robert Torgersen, ASLA, dated August 28, 2013, prior to any other 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.

 

3. This application is reviewing only the subdivision of property and not reviewing or approving site or architectural plans, other than the approved Planting Plan prepared by Robert Torgersen, ASLA, dated

August 28, 2013.

 

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

 

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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:

Paul Valentine,  374 Greenbush  Road, Blauvelt,  New York  10913

Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review

 

 

RE:                 IL Fresco Restaurant  Generator  Plan: Application  of Valentine Electric,  Inc., applicant,  for 15 Kings  Highway Corp., owner, for the review of a Back-up  Generator  Plan, at a site known as “IL  Fresco  Restaurant Generator 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 15

Kings  Highway,  Orangeburg,  Town of Orangetown,  Rockland  County,  New York, and as shown  on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  7 4.11, Block 2, Lot 2 in the LIO zoning  district.

 

Heard by the Architecture  and Community  Appearance   Board of Review of the Town  of Orangetown  at a meeting  held Monday,   September   9, 2013, at which time the Board made the following  determinations:

 

Paul Valentine  and Frank Garntano  appeared  and testified  for the applicant. The  Board received the following  items:

2012. Site Plan prepared by Robert  Rahnefeld,  PLS, dated  December  26, 2012. B. Landscaping  Plan and  photographs,   undated.
2013. Manufacturer Specification  sheet, Generac  Quietsource  Series. FINDINGS  OF FACT:
2014. The Board found that the restaurant  has had electric  outages  over the past few years,  creating  problems  with the refrigeration  of food. The proposed  generator  would operate  on natural gas coming  off of an existing  gas line on the property.

 

2. The Board found that the proposed  generator  would  be placed behind the restaurant  on an existing  grassy area. The generator  would  be screened with shrubs.   These  plants are currently  adjacent  to the building  and will

be relocated  and replanted  to screen the generator.

 

3. The Board found that in order to protect the generator,  3 bollards  would be placed  around the generator  pad.

 

4. The Board found  that the generator  complies  will comply  with the Town of

Orangetown   Noise Ordinance.

 

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 Alex DiMenna  and seconded  by Jill Fieldstein  and carried  as follows:  Thomas  Warren,

Chairman,  aye; Jack  Messina,  absent;  James  Dodge,  aye; Jill Fieldstein,  aye; Paul Papay, aye; Alex DiMenna,  aye, and Blyth Yost, aye.

 

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ACABOR  #13-48:  Clover Leaf Inn Outdoor Dining Area  Plan Amendment

Approved as Presented

 

 

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Review  Decision

 

 

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FROM:

Diane  and  Richard  Miller,  507  North  Midland  Avenue,  Nyack, New York 10960

Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review

 

 

RE:               Clover Leaf Inn Plan: An amendment to ACABOR #13-34, the application of Diane and Richard Miller, owners, for the review of an Outdoor Dining Plan, at a site known as “Clover Leaf Inn Outdoor Dining  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 479

Western Highway, Orangeburg, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 74.06, Block 3, Lot 4 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 Monday1    September 9, 2013,  at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Richard F. Miller and Richard T. Miller appeared and testified. The Board received the following items:

1. Photographs of the Outdoor Dining Area Plan, noting the requested changes to the site.

 

1. Copy of the Building Permit Application referral to ACABOR.

 

FINDINGS  OF FACT:

 

1. The Board found that the applicant proposed an amendment to ACABOR

#13- 34, requesting a perimeter fence rather than the barrels and rope and a surface of pavers.

 

2. The Board found the fence is wood picket type fence, painted white to match the front entrance to the structure.

 

3. The Board found that the New York State Liquor Authority requested the change to the design of the outdoor dining area.

 

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  AS PRESENTED.

 

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