Meeting Overview

Meeting  of July 10,  2013

Town  of Orangetown   Planning Board

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Kevin  Garvey,  Chairman;   Bruce Bond;  William  Young; Michael   Mandel;  Jeffrey Golda and Robert  Dell

MEMBERS ABSENT:  John Foody

ALSO PRESENT: John Giardiello,    Director,  Department  of Building, Zoning,

Planning  Administration   and Enforcement;   Robert  Magrino,  Deputy Town Attorney;  Ann Marie Ambrose,   Stenographer  and Cheryl Coopersmith,    Chief Clerk

 

Kevin Garvey,  Chairman  called the meeting  to order at 7:30  p.m.   Mr.  Garvey

read the agenda.   Hearings  as listed on this meeting’s   agenda  which   are made a part of these  minutes were held as noted below:

 

PostponedItem from the June 26, 2013 Meeting: SchuylerAssociatesLLC Subdivision Plan

PB #13-  30

 

Amendment  to the Performance  Bond

65.15/1/7;     R-40 zoning  district

 

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Recommended to

Town Board – Amendment

Subject to Conditions

 

Continued Item from the June 12, 2013 Meeting:

Kopunek SubdivisionPlan

PB #13-24

 

Preprellminary/   Preliminary/ Final Subdivision    Plan

and SEQRA  Review

77.06/2/69;   R-15 zoning  district

PreliminaryApproval Subjectto Conditions, Neg. Dec.

 

Continued Item from April 10, 2013 Meeting: Deans Subdivision Plan

Prepreliminary/   Preliminary

Subdivision    and SEQRA  Review

77.07/2/26;  R-15   zoning  district

 

PB #13  -14

Preliminary Approval Subjectto Conditions, Neg. Dec.

 

Continued Item fromthe April 10, 2013 Meeting: LSI Services, Inc., Site Plan

 

PB #13-12

 

Prepreliminary/   Preliminary    Site Plan

& SEQRA  Review

76.08/1   /1;   LIO zoning  district

PreliminarySite Plan

ApprovalSubjectto

Conditions, Neg.  Dec.

 

One Ramland Road Resubdivision Plan Prepreliminary/   Preliminary/   Final Resubdivision   Plan & SEQRA  Review

73.20/1/23   & 24;  LIO zoning district

PB #13 – 31

Final Resubdivision

Plan Approval Subject to

Conditions, Neg. Dec.

 

 

Other Business: The Board reviewed  an emergency  repair to replace  the existing  retaining wall  and deck column·footing     at 43 Tweed  Boulevard   (Section

71.13,    Block  1,    Lot 46).  The Board determined  that the applicant   did  not require

review by the Planning  Board.    The Building    Department  would control  the

planning   and permitting   process  of the replacement   of the retaining wall  and deck column   footings.

 

The decisions  of the June 26,  2013 Planning   Board  Meeting was reviewed, edited and approved.   The motion for adoption  was made and moved  by Michael Mandel  and seconded  by Willic;im  Young  and carried  as follows:  Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond,   aye, Jeffrey  Golda,   aye;  Robert  Dell, abstain;   John Foody, absent;  Michael   Mandel,   aye,  and William  Young,  aye.

 

 

 

 

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July 10,   2013 Planning  Board  Meeting

Town  of Orangetown

 

 

 

 

The Decisions  of the above hearings,  as attached  hereto,  although  made by the Board before the conclusion  of the meeting   are not deemed  accepted  and adopted  by the Board until adopted  by a formal  motion  for adoption   of such minutes  by the Board.   Following   such approval   and adoption  by the Board, the Decisions  are mailed to the applicant.  The verbatim  transactions   are not transcribed,   but are available.

 

Since there was no further  business  to come before the Board,  a motion to adjourn  the meeting  was made by Bruce  Bond and seconded  by Michael   Mandel and agreed to by all in attendance.    The meeting was adjourned  at 9:15   p.m.   The next Planning  Board meeting  is  scheduled  for July 24,  2013.

 

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PB#13-30:  Schuyler Associates  LLC,  Amendment  to Performance  Bond: Recommended  to Town  Board  – Amendment  to Performance  Bond  Subject to Conditions

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning   Board

July 10,  2013

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TO: FROM:

Donald Brenner, 4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York

Orangetown Planning  Board

 

 

RE:                  Schuyler  Associates  LLC Amendment  to Performance  Bond:  The application    of Dan Foley,  applicant,   for Schuyler  Associates,  LLC.,  owner, (Donald  Brenner,  attorney for the owner),  for an Amendment  to the Performance Bond,  at a site to be known as “Schuyler  Associates LLC – Amendment to

Performance Bond”,   in accordance  with Article  16 of the Town  Law of the State

of New York, the Land Development   Regulations  of the Town  of Orangetown, Chapter  21 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown.  The site is  located at 45

Schuyler  Road, Nyack, Town  of Orangetown,    Rockland  County,   New York,  and as shown on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  65.15,   Block 1,    Lot 7 in the

R-40 zoning  district.

 

Heard by the Planning  Board of the Town of Orangetown  at meeting  a held

Wednesday,   July  10, 2013, the Board made the following  determinations:

 

Dan Foley, Jay Greenwell  and Donald  Brenner  appeared  and testified. The Board received the following  communications:

1. 1. Project  Review  Committee  Reports  dated July 3 & June  18,   2013.
2. Interdepartmental memorandums  from the Office of Building,  Zoning,  Planning

Administration   and Enforcement,  Town of Orangetown,  signed  by

John Giardiello,   P.E.,   Director,   dated July 10 & June 26, 2013.

3, Copies of PB #12-49,  Recommendation   to the Town  Board to Establish  the Performance  Bond,  dated  November  14,  2012 and PB #12015,  Final Subdivision Plan  Approval  Subject to Conditions,  Neg, Dec., dated April 25, 2012.

4. 4. Subdivlslon Plans prepared  by Jay Greenwell,   PLS and Paul Gdanski,  P.:

Sheet  1: Subdivision,   dated  May 14, 2011 ,   last revised  October  5, 2012

Sheet 2:  Grading,   Drainage  and Utility Plan with Erosion  Control,  dated

May 14, 2011,  last  revised  on October  5,  2012

Sheet 2A: Land Disturbance  Exhibit,  dated October  5,  2012

Sheet 3: Detail Sheet,  dated  May 14,  2011,   last revised  October  5,  2012

Sheet 4:  Details,   dated  May 14, 2011,   last revised  October  5,  2012

Sheet 5: Schuyler  Road  &  Driveway,  Drainage  Plan &  Profiles,  dated

March 2, 2012

Sheet 6:  SWPPP,  dated  October  5,  2012

 

 

There  being  no one to be heard from the Public,  a motion was made to close  the

Public Hearing  portion of the meeting  by Bruce  Bond and seconded  by Michael  Mandel  and carried as follows:  Bruce Bond,   aye, Kevin  Garvey,   aye, Michael   Mandel,    aye, William  Young,   aye, John Foody, absent,   Robert Dell, aye and  Jeffrey  Golda,   aye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Town  of Orangetown  Planning Board

July  10,  2013

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RECOMMENDATION: In view  of the foregoing  and  the testimony  before  the Board,  the  Planning Board  RECOMMENDS to the Town  Board  an Amendment  to the  Schuyler  Associates  LlC  Subdivision  Performance

Bond  Subject to the following  conditions:

 

1. The owner of Schuyler Associates,   LLC Subdivision   is in the process of completing  the public improvements   associated   with  the subdivision   and is seeking  a reduction   in the Performance  Bond amount  of $126,780.00,     approved by the Planning  Board on November  14,  2012,   under  PB #12-49.    The Bond amount  has been recalculated  by DEME.

 

2. Instead of filing a Bond for any remaining amount calculated   by DEME,   the applicant   shall  establish  escrow  accounts  for the remaining   amounts  as it relates to each individual  subdivision   lot.   The individual   escrow  amounts  will be collected  at the time a Building  Permit   is applied for each individual    lot  and not released  until the associated   work is completed   and/ or a Certificate  of Occupancy  is  issued  for that  individual    lot.

 

3. The individual escrow  amounts  for each individual    subdivision   lot will be determined  by DEME and the Building   Department.   The subdivision    plan shall

be revised to include  a note stating that  prior to the issuance  of a building  permit

on any lots  in the subdivision;    the owner of the lot  must post the escrow with the

Town.

 

4. The applicant shall provide to the Town  of Orangetown  As-Built  drawings  for each lot  at the time of individual  lot  review.

 

5. The applicant shall   provide to the Town  of Orangetown  As-Built  drawings  for the public improvements   completed,   prior to signing  of the subdivision    plan.

 

6. The bonding requirements are as follows: ITEM        COST Driveway  Openings                          $    9,000.00

Monumentation                                        2, 100.00

Iron  pins                                                  1,800.00

As-Built  Drawings                                   1,800.00

 

Soil Erosion  & Sediment  Control    $   41,500.00

 

Sub-Total                    $   56,200.00

 

Administrative   Close-out

(20% of Sub-Total)

$   11,240.00

 

Total  Bond

Inspection  Fee:

(3% of Sub-Total   of

Original   Bond Amount)

$   67,440.00

 

 

 

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Town of Orangetown  Planning  Board

July  10, 2013

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The foregoing Resolution was made and moved by Bruce Bond and seconded by William Young and carried as follows: Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond, aye; William Young, aye; John Foody, absent; Michael Mandel, aye; Robert Dell, aye and Jeffrey Golda, aye.

 

The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to sign this RECOMMENDATION and file a certified copy in the Office of the Town Clerk and the Office of the Planning Board.

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PB#13-24:  Kopunek Subdivision  Plan:  Preliminary  Subdivision   Plan

Approval  Subject to Condrnions/   Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning  Board

July  10, 2013

Page 1of7

 

TO:

 

FROM:

Kathy Kopunek,   20 Steuben  Avenue,  Tappan, New York  10983

Orangetown    Planning  Board

 

 

RE:    Kopuneck Subdivision  Plant: The application of Catharine Kopuneck, owner, (Donald Brenner, attorney for the applicant) for a Prepreliminary/ Preliminary Subdivision  Plan Review, at a site to be known as “Kopuneck Subdivision Plan”,  in  accordance with Article 16  of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations  of the Town of Orangetown, Chapter 21 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown and to determine the environmental  significance of the application pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Environmental  Quality Review Act.  The site is located at 20

Steuben Avenue, Tappan,  Town of Orangetown,  Rockland  County,  New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.06, Block 2, Lot 69 in

. the R-15  zoning district.

 

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at meetings held Wednesday, June 12 and July  10, 2013, the Board  made the following determinations:

 

June  12,  2013

Kathy Kopunek and Donald Brenner appeared and testified. The Board received the following communications:

1. 1. Project Review Committee Report dated June 5, 2013.
2. 2. An interdepartmental  memorandum  from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by John Giardiello,  P.,   Director,  dated June 12,  2013.
3. 3. An Interdepartmental memorandum from the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME),  Town of Orangetown, signed by Bruce Peters, E., dated June 6,  2013.
4. 4. A letter from the Rockland County Department of Highways, signed by

Sonny Lin, P.E.,   dated May 22, 2013.

5. A l.etter from Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, signed by

Joseph LaFiandra,  Engineer II,  dated June 4, 2013.

6. 6. Letters from Rockland County Department of Health, signed by

Scott McKane, P.E.,  Senior Public  Health  Engineer, dated May 13, 2013.

7. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, signed by

Daniel Sullivan,   Chairman,  dated May 15, 2013.

8. 8. A Short Environmental Assessment Form signed by Catharine Kopuneck, dated May 7. 201
9. 9. A Subdivision Plan prepared by Robert Sorace, PLS, dated May 3,  2013.

1 O.  Copy of PB #13-16, Consultation,   dated April  24, 2013.

 

PB #13-24:  Kopunek  Subdivision Plan: Preliminary Subdivision Plan

Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

 

Town of Orangetown   Planning  Board

July 10, 2013

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The Board reviewed the plan.

 

The hearing was then opened to the Public.

 

PublicComments:

Ken Schmid, 20 Sterling Avenue, Tappan: was opposed to the development of

Lot #2.

 

Margaret Charles, Sterling Avenue, Tappan: raised concerns regarding the subdivision of the property.

 

Steven Chillrud, 33 Sterling Avenue, Tappan: raised concerns regarding overdevelopment of the land and the stormwater runoff onto area properties. He noted that if developed, the site would require retaining walls.

 

Mike Davies, 26 Steuben Avenue, Tappan: stated that the site was steep and any additional runoff would greatly impact the area properties.

The applicant requested a CONTINUATION. July 10, 2013

Kathy Kopunek and Donald Brenner appeared and testified. The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report dated July 3, 2013.
2. An interdepartmental memorandum from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by John Giardiello, P.E., Director, dated July 10, 2013.

 

There being no one to be heard from the Public, a motion was made to close the Public Hearing portion of the meeting by William Young and seconded by Michael Mandel and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, aye, Kevin Garvey, aye, Michael Mandel, aye, William Young, aye, John Foody, absent, Robert Dell, aye and Jeffrey Golda, aye.

 

 

The proposed action is classified as an “unlisted action” as defined by Section

617.2 (ak) of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations (SEQRR). No agency, other than the Orangetown Planning Board will have any significant involvement in the review process, pursuant to Section 617.6 of

SEQ RA.

 

 

 

PB #13-24:  Kopunek  Subdivision   Plan:   Preliminary  Subdivision Plan

Approval Subject to Condltlons/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown Planning Board

July 10,  2013

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On motion by Bruce Bond and  seconded by William Young and carried as follows: Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond,  aye; William Young,  aye; Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, absent; Michael Mandel,  aye and Jeffrey Golda, aye; the Board declared itself Lead Agency.

 

Pursuant to New York Code,  Rules  &  Regulations  (NYCRR) Section 617.7,  the Town of Orangetown Planning  Board, as lead agency, for the reasons articulated in this Board’s analysis of all of the submissions by the applicant, interested agencies,  departments and the public, with respect to this project including  the Environmental Assessment Form,  which  reasons are summarized   in  the motion, hereby determines  that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared.

 

After having identified the relevant areas of environmental  concern, namely drainage, surface water runoff,  land  clearing, vegetation, fauna,  traffic and noise levels,  and after having  taken a hard look at said  environmental issues,  and after having deliberated regarding such concerns, and having heard from the

applicant, the applicant’s professional  representatives,  namely

Robert Sorace,  PLS, and having  heard from the  following  offices,  officials and/or Departments: (Town of Orangetown): Project Review  Committee, Office of Building,  Zoning,  Planning Administration  and Enforcement and Department of Environmental   Management and Engineering,   and having  heard from the

following involved and interested agencies:  Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of

Appeals,  Rockland  County Department of Health,  Rockland County Department of Highways,   Rockland County Sewer District #1, and  having reviewed the Subdivision  Plan  by prepared by Robert Sorace, PLS, a summary of the reasons supporting this  determination  are, and the Planning  Board finds that the

proposed action:

 

-Will not significantly affect existing  air quality  or noise  levels;

-Will not significantly affect existing  surface water quality or quantity or drainage;

-Will not significantly  affect existing ground water quality or quantity;

-Will not significantly  affect existing  traffic levels;

-Will not create a substantial  increase in solid waste production;

-Will not create a potential  for erosion,  flooding,   leaching  or drainage problems;

-Will not have a significant  adverse impact on the environmental  characteristics of our critical  environmental  area or environmentally  sensitive  sites or features;

-Will not have an impairment  of the character  or quality of important historical, archeological  or architectural  resources;  -Will not have an impairment  of the character or quality of important aesthetic  resources;

Will not have an impairment  of existing community or neighborhood  character;

-Will not remove or destroy large quantities  of vegetation  or fauna;

-Will not remove or destroy large  quantities of wildlife  species  or migratory fish;

-Will not have a significant  adverse impact to natural  resources;

-ls consistent with the Town of Orangetown’s Comprehensive/Master Plan;

-Will not have adverse economic or social  impacts upon the Town;

-Will not create a hazard to human health;  and

 

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PB #13-24:  Kopunek Subdivision  Plan:  Preliminary  Subdivision  Plan

Approval  Subject to Conditions/  Neg.   Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning  Board

July  10, 2013

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On motion by Bruce Bond and seconded  by Michael   Mandel  and carried as follows:  Kevin Garvey,  aye;  Bruce  Bond, aye;  Robert Dell, aye;  John Foody, absent; William  Young,  aye; Michael  Mandel,  and Jeffrey  Golda,   aye, the Board made a Negative  Declaration  pursuant  to SEQRA.

 

DECISION:  In view  of the foregoing  and  the testimony  before  the  Board,  the applicant was  granted   a PRELIMINARY   APPROVAL   SUBJECT  TO THE FOLLOWING   CONDITIONS:

 

1. 1. The following  note shall  be placed on the Subdivision   Plan: “At least

one week prior  to the commencement   bf any work,  including  the installation  of erosion  control  devices  or the removal  of trees and vegetation,   a

pre-construction   meeting  must be held with the Town of Orangetown   Department

of Environmental    Management  and Engineering,  Superintendent   of Highways and the Office of Building,   Zoning  and Planning Administration   and  Enforcement. It  is the responsibility   and obligation  of the property  owner to arrange  such a meeting”.

 

2. The following note shall  be placed   on the Subdivision   Plan:  “Stormwater Management  Phase  II Regulations:   Additional   certification,   by an appropriate licensed  or certified  design  professional  shall   be required  for all matters  before the Planning  Board indicating  that the drawings   and project  are in compliance with the Stormwater  Management    Phase  II  Regulations”.

 

3. The applicant shall include  a Development  Plan for subdivision  Lot #2.   If unsure of the development   plans   at this time,  the applicant  shall re-appear  at the Planning   Board upon submission   of a Development  to the Building  Department.

 

4. The following variances need to be sought from the Town of Orangetown

Zoning  Board of Appeals:

 

• Zoning Variance

1. a) Minimum Lot  Area

Required  is  15,000 sf.

Lot  #1                                 Lot#2

 

7 ,486  sf.  Proposed               7,486 sf. Proposed

 

 

1. b) Minimum Lot Width

Required  is  100 ft.                             75 ft.  Proposed                    75 ft Proposed

 

c} Minimum   Front  Yard

Required  is  30 ft.                                25.1   ft.  Existing

 

1. d) Minimum Side Yard

Required   ls 20 ft.                                 10.9   ft.  Existing                    15  ft.  Proposed

 

 

 

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Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown Planning Board

July 1 o, 2013

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Continuation of Condition #4 …

 

Zoning  Variance e} Total  Side Yard

Required is 50 ft.

Lot #1                                   Lot#2

 

22.5 ft. Existing                30 ft. Proposed

 

 

1. f) Minimum Rear Yard

Required is 35 ft.                                  33.6 ft. Existing

 

5. The Bulk Table shall include Maximum Building Height for each lot.

 

6. The existing shed shall be removed prior to the Clerk of the Planning Board signing the Subdivision Plat.

 

7. The Short Environmental Assessment Form appears to be in order.

 

8. The proposed sanitary sewer house connection with connection detail shall be shown on the plan, including all inverts for Lot #2.

 

9. The proposed driveway for Lot #2 shall be shown on the plans.

 

10. Soil erosion and sediment control plans and details shall be shown on the plan.

 

11. The Rockland County Department of Highways reviewed the plans and found that the subdivision as shown will have no foreseeable adverse impact upon County Highway in the area.

 

12. Application is to be made to the Rockland County Department of Health for review of the Stormwater Management system for compliance with the County Mosquito Code on proposed Lot #2.

 

13. The Rockland County Sewer District #1 does not object to the plan as shown. This project does not affect any sanitary sewers within the District and request no future correspondence for this site.

 

14. The following agencies do not object to the Town of Orangetown Planning

Board assuming responsibilities of lead agency for SEQRA purposes:

– Rockland County Department of Highways

– Rockland County Sewer Distrtct #1

– Rockland County Health Department

– Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals

 

 

 

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PB #13-24:  Kopunek   Subdivision   Plan:  Preliminary  Subdivision   Plan

Approval Subject to Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning   Board

July  10,  2013

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15. 15. The applicant shall comply with all pertinent items in the Guide to the

Preparation  of Subdivision   Plans prior to signing the final plans.

 

16. All reviews and approvals from various governmental agencies must be obtained prior to stamping of the Subdivision Plan.

 

17. All of the conditions of this decision, shall  be binding  upon the owner of the subject property,  its successors   and /or assigns,   including  the requirement   to maintain  the property in accordance with the conditions of this decision  and the requirement,  if any,  to install improvements pursuant  to Town Code §21.  Failure to abide by the conditions of this decision as set forth herein shall be considered a violation  of Subdivision  Plan Approval  pursuant to Town Code §21  and §6A.

 

18. Where a reservation of land for recreation purposes has been deemed by the Planning Board to be inadequate, Money in  Lieu of Land for recreation purposes must be  collected   in accordance  with  Section 21-20 of the Land Development Regulations  ($9,000.00 for every vacant new residential lot). In addition,  for every new vacant residential  lot,  $80.00 will be collected  for the Stream Maintenance Fund.

 

19. TREE PROTECTION: The following note shall be placed on the Subdivision

Plan:

The Tree Protection and Preservation Guidelines  adopted

pursuant to Section 21-24 of the  Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown will be implemented  in order to protect and preserve both individual specimen  trees and buffer area with many trees.  Steps that will be taken to reserve and protect existing trees to remain  are as follows:

1. a. No construction equipment shall be parked under the tree canopy.
2. There will be no excavation or stockpiling of earth underneath the trees.
3. c. Trees designated to be preserved shall be marked conspicuously on all sides

at a 5 to 10  foot height.

1. The Tree Protection Zone for trees designated to be preserved will be

established  by one of the following methods:

• One (1) foot radius from trunk per inch DBH
• Drip line of the Tree Canopy. The method chosen  should  be based  on providing the maximum protection zone possible.  A barrier of snow fence

or equal  is to be placed and  maintained  one yard beyond the established tree protection zone. If it is agreed that the tree protection zone of a selected tree must be violated,  one  of the following methods must be employed to mitigate the impact:

• Light to Heavy Impacts – Minimum of eight inches  of wood chips installed  in the area to be protected.  Chips  shall  be removed upon completion  of work.
• Light Impacts Only – Installation of% inch  of plywood or boards, or equal  over the area to be protected.

 

The builder or its agent may not change grade within the tree protection zone of a preserved tree unless  such grade change has received final approval from the Planning Board.  If the grade level is to be changed

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Approval  Subject to Conditions/   Neg.  Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning   Board

July  10,  2013

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20. 20. All  landscaping  shown on the subdivision plans shall  be maintained  in a vigorous growing condition  throughout the duration of the use of this site.   Any plants not so maintained  shall be replaced  with new plants  at the beginning  of the next immediately   following growing seaso

 

21. 21. Prior to the commencement of any site work, including  the removal of trees, the applicant shall  install the soil erosion and sedimentation  control as required by the Planning  Board.   Prior to the authorization to proceed with any phase of the site work, the Town of Orangetown  Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME)  shall inspect  the installation of all required soil  erosion and sedimentation control measures.  The applicant shall contact DEME at least 48 hours  in advance for an  inspecti

 

22. 22. The contractor’s trailer, if any is proposed, shall be located  as approved by the Planning  Board.

 

23. 23. If the applicant, during the course of construction, encounters such conditions as flood areas, underground  water, soft or silty  areas, improper drainage, or any other unusual  circumstances or conditions  that were not foreseen in the original planning,  such conditions  shall be reported immediately to DE The applicant shall submit their  recommendations as to the special  treatment to be given such areas to secure adequate,  permanent and satisfactory construction.    DEME shall investigate the condition(s),  and shall  either approve the applicant’s recommendations   to correct the condition(s),  or order a modification thereof.  In the event of the applicant’s  disagreement  with the decision of DEME,  or in the event of a significant  change resulting  to the subdivision  plan  or site plan or any change that involves a wetland  regulated area, the matter shall  be decided by the agency with jurisdiction  in that area (i.e.  Wetlands – U.S.  Army Corps of

Engineers).

 

24. 24. Permanent vegetation cover of disturbed  areas shall be established  on the site within thirty (30) days of the completion of construction.

 

25. Prior (at least 14 days) to the placing of any road sub-base,   the applicant shall  provide the Town of Orangetown Superintendent of Highways and DEME with a plan  and profile of the graded road to be paved in order that these departments may review the drawings  conformance  to the approved construction plans and the Town Street Specifications

 

26. 2 The Planning Board shall retain jurisdiction  over lighting,  landscaping,  signs and refuse control.

 

The foregoing Resolution  was made and moved by Bruce Bond and seconded by William Young and carried  as follows: Kevin Garvey,  aye;  Bruce Bond,  aye; William  Young,  aye;  John Foody,  absent;  Michael  Mandel,   aye;  Robert Dell,  aye and Jeffrey Golda,  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 Planning  Board.

 

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State Environmental  Quality Review  Regulations

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Notice of Determination of Non-Significance

 

PB #13-24:  Kopunek Subdivision  Plan:  Preliminary Subdivision Plan

Approval Subject to Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

 

Town of Orangetown Planning   Board

July 10, 2013

 

This notice is  issued  pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing  regulations pertaining  to Article  8 (State  Environmental  Quality  Review  Regulation)  of the Environmental  Conservation  Law.

The PLANNING   BOARD,  TOWN  OF ORANGETOWN,   as Lead Agency,  has determined  that the proposed  action described  below will not have a significant impact  on the environment  and a Draft Environmental    Impact Statement  will not be prepared.

 

NAME OF ACTION: Kopunek Subdivision Plan

 

SEQR  STATUS:        Type  I                                                    Unlisted   XXXXXX

CONDITIONED   NEGATIVE    DECLARATION:    Yes                  No   XXXXXX

 

DESCRIPllON OF ACTION:  Preliminary Subdivision  Plan Subject to

Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

 

LOCATION:   The site is located  at 20 Steuben  Avenue,  Tappan,  Town of Orangetown,   Rockland  County,   New York,  and as shown  on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  77.06,   Block 2, Lot 69 in the R-15   zoning  district.

 

REASONS  SUPPORTING  THIS  DETERMINATION:

The Orangetown  Planning   Board,  as Lead Agency,  determined   that the proposed action will  not have a significant  impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental   Impact   Statement  (DEIS) will  not be prepared.    The  reasons supporting  this determination    are as follows:

The project will not have a significant   impact upon the environment  and a DEIS need not be prepared  because  the proposed  action  does not significantly   affect air quality,   surface  or ground water  quality,   noise  levels  or existing   external  traffic patterns.   In addition,    it will  have no impact  upon the aesthetic,   agricultural  or cultural  resources  of the neighborhood.   No vegetation,  fauna  or wildlife  species

will be affected  as a result of this proposed  development.  The proposed  action is consistent   with the Town of Orangetown’s   Master Plan  and will not have any adverse  economic  or social   impacts  upon the  Town  or its businesses   or residences.

If  Conditioned     Negative  Declaration,    the specific  mitigation   is  provided  on an attachment.

For Further  Information   contact:

John  Giardiello,    P.E.,   Director,  .Otflce  of Building,    Zoning  and Planning Administration    and Enforcement:  town   of Orangetown;  20 Greenbush  Road Orangeburg,   NY 10962;  Telephone   Number:  845-359-5100

For Type  I  Actions  and Conditioned  Negative  Declarations,    a copy of this  notice

is sent: – Commissioner,    New York State Department  of Environmental

Conservation,    – Region   3 Headquarters,   NYSDEC,   – Town  Supervisor,   Applicant

– Involved   Agencies

 

 

 

 

 

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Town of Orangetown  Planning  Board Decision

July  10, 2013

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TO:

 

FROM:

Donald  Brenner,  P.E.,   LLB., 4 Independence   Avenue,  Tappan, New York  10983

Orangetown   Planning    Board

 

 

RE:                  Deans Subdivision    Plan:   The application    of Jennifer  and Allison Deans, owners,  for Prepreliminary/   Preliminary  Subdivision   Plan Review  (Donald Brenner,  attorney for the owner),  at a site  to be known as “Deans  Subdivision Plan”, in  accordance  with  Article  16 of the Town  Law of the State of New York, the Land Development   Regulations   of the Town of Orangetown,   Chapter  21 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown  and to determine  the environmental significance    of the application   pursuant  to the requirements  of the New York State Environmental   Quality  Review Act. The site  is located  at 30 Pine Tree

Lane,   Tappan,  Town of Orangetown,   Rockland  County,   New York,  and as shown on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  77.07,  Block 2, Lot 26 in the R-15  zoning district.

 

Heard by the Planning   Board of the Town  of Orangetown  at meetings   held Wednesday,  April   10 and July  10,  2013, the Board made the following determinations:

 

 

 

April   10,  2013

Donald  Brenner,   Allison   Deans, Jennifer   Deans and Jay Greenwell   appeared  and testified.

The Board received the following  communtcations:

1  .   Project  Review  Committee  Report dated April 3,  2013.

2. 2. An interdepartmental  memorandum  from the Office  of Building,   Zoning, Planning  Administration   and Enforcement,  Town of Orangetown,   signed  by John Giardiello,   E.,   Director,   dated April  10, 2013.
3. 3. An Interdepartmental  memorandum  from the Department  of Environmental Management  and Engineering    (DEME),  Town of Orangetown,   signed by Bruce Peters,  P.E.,   dated April 5, 201
4. A letter from Brooker Engineering,  signed  by Kenneth  DeGennaro,   P.E.,  dated

April 5,  2013.

5. 5. A letter from  Rockland   County  Department  of Planning,   signed  by

Thomas  Vanderbeek,   P.E.,   Commissioner   of Planning,   dated  March 28, 2013.

6. 6. A letter from the Rockland   County  Department  of Highways,  signed   by

Sonny Lin, P.E.,   dated March 26,  2013.

7. A letter from Rockland  County  Sewer  District  No. 1,   signed   by

Joseph  LaFiandra,   Engineer   11,  dated  March 21,   2013.

8. 8. Letters from Rockland  County  Department  of Health,  signed   by

Scott McKane.   P.E.,   Senior   Public Health  Engineer,  dated

March  11,   2013.

9. 9. A letter from the Rockland   County  Drainage  Agency,   signed   by

Vincent Altieri,   Executive  Director,  dated  March  14, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10. A letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners, Tappan  Fire District, signed by Gerald  McEvory,  Secretary-Treasurer,    dated April 4, 2013.
11. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning  Board of Appeals,  signed  by

Daniel W. Sullivan,  Chairman,  dated  March  6, 2013.

12. Subdivision Plans prepared by Jay Greenwell,  PLS:

Sheet  1  of 2: Subdivision  of Property,  dated August  13, 2012

Sheet 2 of 2: Grading,  Drainage  & Utility Plan, dated  February  21, 2013

13. A Short Environmental Assessment  Form signed  by Jennifer  Deans and

Allison  Deans,  dated February  18, 2013.

14. Hydraulic Analysis and Stormwater Design Calculations   prepared for Deans, dated  February  25, 2013, signed  and sealed  by Paul Gdanksi,  P.E.
15. Submitted at meeting by applicant,  a drawing  in response  to Brooker Engineering  letter of April 5, 2013, condition  #9, prepared  by Jay Greenwell, PLS, undated.

 

The Board reviewed the plan.

 

 

The hearing was then opened  to the Public.

 

PublicComments:

Mary Cardenus,  66 Pine View  Lane, Tappan:  raised concerns  that the new houses  are too large for the neighborhood.   Mrs. Cardenus  expressed  concerns that the site would  be overdeveloped   and water  problems  may occur in the neighborhood.    She held that lot #1 was a substandard  design and should be reviewed  by the Board.

 

Mat Guiliano,  283 Kings Highway,  Tappan:  raised concerns  regarding  the potential  drainage  problems  to the area due to the proposed  development.

 

Christine  Zinna,  3 Autumn  Drive, Tappan:  requested  information  regarding  the proposed  square footage  of the new houses.

 

Patricia  Cadenus,  56 Pine Tree  Lane, Tappan:  raised concerns  regarding  the encroachment  of the driveway  on lot #1 to her property.

 

Robert Krokus, 35 Autumn  Drive, Tappan:  requested  information  regarding  the potential for a Bond to be in place, in the event the development  creates flooding to the neighborhood.    He requested  information  regarding  he projected

elevations  of the site.·

 

 

Mary Danner,  speaking  for her Father, Thomas  Walsh,  39 Pine Tree Lane, Tappan:  raised concerns  regarding  drainage,  screening  and requested  that the new development   be planned with the design of the existing  neighborhood.

 

 

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Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning  Board  Decision

Jufy 10, 2013

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Mary l.eqqett,   14 Pine Tree  Lane,  Tappan:  expressed  concerns  regarding  the design   of the proposed  driveways.

 

The applicant   requested  a CONTINUATION.

 

July 10,  2013

Donald   Brenner,   Allison  Deans and Jay Greenwell  appeared  and testified. The Board received the following  communications:                             .

1. 1. Project  Review  Committee   Reports  dated June 18  & July 3,  2013.
2. 2. Interdepartmental  memorandums  from the Office  of Building,   Zoning,  Planning

Administration    and Enforcement,  Town  of Orangetown,    signed by

John Giardiello,    P.E.,   Director,  dated June 26 & July 10, 2013.

3. 3. An Interdepartmental  memorandum  from  the Department  of Environmental Management  and Engineering  (DEME),  Town of Orangetown,    signed  by Bruce Peters,  P .E., dated June 21,   2013.
4. An Interdepartmental  memorandum  from the Highway  Department,  Town  of

Orangetown,   signed  by Jim Dean,   Superintendent   of Highways,   dated

June 24, 2013.

5. 5. A copy of an email  from  Patricia Cardenas,   dated  Jun 24, 2013.
6. Subdivision Plans  prepared  by Jay Greenwell,    PLS, last  revision date of June 5, 2013:

Sheet  1   of 3: Subdivision     of Property,  dated August  13,   2012

Sheet 2 of 3: Grading,  Drainage  & Utility   Plan  with  Erosion Control,   dated

February  21,  2013

Sheet 3 of 3: Details, dated  February  7,  2013

7. 7. Photographs of the existing  retaining  wall along  the boundary  of the property, submitted  by the applica

 

The Board reviewed  the plan.

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

Mat Guiliano,   283 Kings Highway,   Tappan:   agreed that drywells  are needed on the Northern  lot.   He raised  concerns  regarding  the existing  and potential drainage   problems  in the area.

 

Mary Cardenus,   66 Pine View  Lane,   Tappan:  requested  information  regarding the style of housing  to be constructed.    She noted that the neighborhood  was developed   57 years  ago and by changing   the grading  and removal  of the wall, the appearance  of the area will change.

 

Christine  Zinna,  3 Autumn  Drive, Tappan:   held  that with  the current situation  in the neighborhood,     there is  a significant   amount  of water  pooling.    Ms Zinna requested  the Board to assure that the pooling   would  not increase  due to the development   of the property.

 

 

 

 

 

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July 10, 2013

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A motion was made to close the Public Hearing  portion of the meeting  by Bruce Bond and seconded  by Michael  Mandel  and carried  as follows:  Bruce Bond,  aye; Michael   Mandel,   aye; William  Young,  aye; Robert  Dell, aye;  John Foody, absent;  Jeffrey  Golda,   aye and Kevin Garvey,  aye.

 

The proposed  action  is classified  as an “unlisted  action”  as defined  by Section

617.2  (ak) of the New York State Environmental   Quality Review  Regulations (SEQRR).  No agency,  other than the Orangetown  Planning  Board will have any significant  involvement   in the review process,  pursuant  to Section  617  .6  of SEQRA.  On motion  by Bruce  Bond and seconded  by William  Young  and carried as follows:  Bruce Bond,  aye; Michael  Mandel,   aye; William  Young,   aye; Robert Dell, aye;  John Foody, absent;  Jeffrey Golda,  aye and Kevin Garvey,  aye the Board declared  itself Lead Agency.             ·

 

Pursuant  to New York  Code,  Rules & Regulations  (NYCRR)   Section  617.7,  the Town  of Orangetown  Planning  Board,   as lead  agency,  for the reasons  articulated in this Board’s  analysis  of all  of the submissions   by the applicant,    interested agencies,   departments  and the public,  with respect to this project including  the Environmental    Assessment   Form,  which  reasons  are summarized  in the motion, hereby determines  that the proposed  action   will  not have a siqnificant   impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental   Impact Statement  (DEIS)   will not be prepared.

 

After  having identified  the relevant  areas of environmental   concern,   namely

.     drainage,  surface water  runoff,  land  clearing,   vegetation,  fauna, traffic and noise levels,   and after having taken  a hard look  at said environmental   issues,   and after having deliberated  regarding  such concerns,  and having  heard from the

applicant,   the applicant’s  professional   representatives,   namely   Jay Greenwell,

PLS and having  heard  from the following  offices,  officials   and/or  Departments: (Town of Orangetown):   Project  Review Committee,  Office of Building, Zoning, Planning  Administration   and Enforcement  and Department   of Environmental Management  and Engineering;   and having  heard from the following  involved  and interested  agencies:   Town of Orangetown   Zoning  Board of Appeals,   Rockland County  Department  of Health,  Rockland  County Sewer  District No.1,    Rockland County  Drainage  Agency,  Rockland   County  Department  of Highways  and having reviewed  a proposed  Subdivision  plan   by prepared  by Jay Greenwell,   PLS a summary  of the reasons  supporting  this determination    are,  and the Planning Board finds, that the proposed  action:

-Will not significantly   affect existing  air quality or noise   levels;

-Will not significantly    affect  existing  surface  water  quality or quantity  or drainage;

-Will not significantly   affect existing  ground water  quality or quantity;

-Will not significantly    affect existing traffic  levels;

-Will not create a substantial   increase   in solid waste production;

 

 

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-Will not create a potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems;

-Will not have a significant adverse impact on the environmental characteristics

of our critical environmental area or environmentally sensitive sites or features;

-Will not have an impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological or architectural resources;

-Will not have an impairment of the character or quality of important aesthetic

resources;

-Will not have an impairment of existing community or neighborhood character;

-Will not remove or destroy large quantities of vegetation or fauna;

-Will not remove or destroy large quantities of wildlife species or migratory fish;

-Will not have a significant adverse impact to natural resources;

-Is consistent with the Town of Orangetown’s Comprehensive/Master Plan;

-Will not have adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town;

-Will not create a hazard to human health; and

-Will not create a substantial change in the use of land, open space or recreational resources.

 

On motion by Bruce Bond and seconded by William Young and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, aye; Michael Mandel, aye; Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, absent; William Young, aye; Jeffrey Golda, aye and Kevin Garvey, aye the Board made a Negative Declaration pursuant to SEQRA.

 

DECISION: In view of the foregoingand the testimonybefore the Board, the applicationwas GRANTED A PRELIMINARY APROVAL SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

1. The following note shall be placed on the subdivision plan: “At least

one week prior to the commencement of any work, including the installation of erosion control devices or the removal of trees and vegetation, a

Pre-construction meeting must be held with the Town of Orangetown

Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, Superintendent of Highways and the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement. It is the responsibility and obligation of the property owner to arrange such a Meeting.”

 

2. Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations: Additional certification, by an appropriate licensed or certified design professional shall be required for all matters before the Planning Board indicating that the drawings and project are in compliance with the Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations.

 

3. The revised subdivision plan has eliminated the proposed driveway onto Kings Highway from Lot #1 and relocated the driveway access onto Pine Tree Lane. In addition, the existing retaining wall along the property frontage on Pine Tree

Lane has been eliminated.

 

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4. The discharge of the roof drains shall be shown for each lot.

 

5. The existing structures on the property  shall be removed  prior to the signing  of the subdivision   map and a note to that affect shall be on the Plan.   A demolition permit  is required to remove the structure.

 

6. The Subdivision Plan shall be reviewed by the Town of Orangetown

Architecture  and Community  Appearance  Board of Review.

 

7. The Short Environmental Assessment  Form appears  to be in order. Item #8

shall be corrected  to read “Zoning  Board of Appeals  variance  required”.

 

8. 8. The following Variances  need to be sought from the Town of Orangetown

Zoning  Board of Appeals:

 

• Minimum Lot Width  of 100 feet  is required  and 95 feet is  provided for

Lots #3 and #4.

 

• Minimum Street  Frontage  of 75 feet is required  for Lot #1 and 54.83   feet

Is provided.

 

9. DEME notes that the removal of the existing  retaining  wall in the  right of way of Pine  Tree Lane is beneficial  for the Town with respect to future  maintenance  and liability.  Additionally,   the Town  of Orangetown  Highway  Department  supports  the removal  of the existing  retaining   wall within the Town  road right of way of Pine Tree  Lane.   Removal  will benefit the Town  in the future  maintenance  repair and eventual  replacement  of the 50 year old plus wall will no longer  be necessary.

 

10. The soil erosion and sediment control  plans and details are under review by

DEME.

 

11. The sight distance at all of the proposed driveways  along  Pine Tree  Lane shall be given on the Subdivision  Plans.

 

12. Profiles of the proposed driveway  for Lots #2 and #3 shall be provided.

 

 

13. Monuments shall be drawn and labeled at all  subdivision  corners  along the entire right of way,  where  iron pins  currently  do not exist.

 

14. 14. The drainage calculations  are currently  under review by    However, the total area of disturbance  for construction  shall  be listed in the calculations.

 

15. A cleanout on the proposed sanitary  house  connection  for Lot #4,  just inside the property  lines,  shall be shown on the plans.

 

 

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PB #13~14: Deans  Subdivision;   Preliminary    Subdlivision    Plan  subject   to

Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning   Board  Declslon

July  10, 2013

Page 7of13

 

 

16. The applicant shall place a Contract  Limit Line 15 feet from the Southerly boundary,  creating  an undisturbed  area along the property  line.

 

17. Where possible, place a Contract  Limit Line 10 feet from the Northerly boundary  of the property,  creating  an undisturbed  area along the property  line.

 

18. Drywells shall be placed on the Northern and Southern lots.

 

19. The Drainage Consultant to the Planning  Board,  Brooker  Engineering reviewed  the application  and found the application  sufficiently  demonstrates  that adverse  impacts with  respect to drainage  can be mitigated.   The consultant therefore  recommends  that the Deans Subdivision  be approved for drainage subject  to the following  comments:

 

 

Project     Description

This is the Drainage  Consultant’s  first drainage  review report to the Planning Board for this project. The property  is on the east side of Pine Tree  Lane, approximately   300 feet south  of Kings Highway.   There  is an existing dwelling and several  accessory  structures  located on the property which  are to be

removed  as a result of the proposed  action. There  is an existing  ridge that  runs in

an east/west  direction  along the southern  portion of the site (generally  along the proposed  side lot line between  Lots 3 and 4 ). There  is a high point along  Pine

Tree  Road near the southern  portion of the parcel. Stormwater  runoff south of the east/west  ridge flows southwest  towards  Pine Tree  Road, which then flows  south on Pine Tree  Road. Stormwater  runoff from the existing  dwelling  to be removed and main driveway  servicing  the dwelling  (proposed  Lot 3) flows west towards

Pine Tree  Road and then continues  north on Pine Tree  Road. There is a sloping

hillside north of the dwelling  to be removed;  portions  of the stormwater  runoff in this area (lots   1   and 2) flow north toward  the lot to the north (tax lot 77 .07-2-25) and portions flow northeast  to tax lot 77 .07-2-22.  Increases  in stormwater  runoff due to additional  impervious  area are proposed to be mitigated  by drywells  to be maintained  by the future  homeowners.   Total site disturbance  is less than one acre; no Stormwater  Pollution  Prevention  Plan is required  and no post• construction  water  quality measures  are required.

 

 

Project     Comments

1. The existing  driveway  to  Kings  Highway  is  proposed  to  remain  and  be used  to  provide  street  access  for  the  new  dwelling   at  proposed   Lot  1. There  is an  existing  driveway  just  west  of  this  driveway   serving  tax  lot

77 .07-2-24.  There  is a low point  along  the  off-site  driveway  with  no clear

outlet;  it appears  that  this is a potential  ponding  area. The existing  on-site driveway  is  shown  as  remaining  with  no  modifications;   however,  a  new sanitary  house  connection   line  is proposed   along  this  driveway  that  will require  disturbance   and  restoration.   More  detail  is  required  on  the  Site Plan (proposed  spot grades,  cross-slope,  typical  section,  etc.) to show the restored   condition   of  this  driveway.   No  on-site   runoff  from  the   Lot  1 driveway  shall  be directed  to this off-site  adjacent  driveway.  The  proposed design   shall   be   clearly   shown   on   the   Site   Plan   to   ensure   proper construction  and inspection  by Town  Building  Inspectors.

 

 

 

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PB #13-14:  Deans Subdivision; Preliminary  Subdivision Plan subject  to

Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown Planning  Board Decision

July 10, 2013

Page 8of13

 

Continuation of Condition  #19….

 

1 .     The swale on the north side of Lot 1  shall be labeled on the plan and a typical section shall be added. The limits of the swale shall be shown and the discharge point shall be added. It is not clear  if this swale will discharge to the east (towards. tax lot 77.07-2-22) or north along the existing driveway to Kings Highway.

 

2. 2. The swale along the south side of the house on Lot 1  shall be shown in   more detai  Spot grades along the  back of the  house and the saddle point of the swale shall be shown. There is a large sloping area uphill of this swale that extends onto Lot 2 that is intercepted by the  . swale and diverted around the house.  The swale shall be oversized to accommodate this runoff.

 

3. The proposed drainage pattern for the driveway on Lot 2 is not clear. A portion   of the  driveway will  runoff towards  Pine Tree  Lane   and a portion  will runoff towards the rear yard of Lot 1.    It is not clear if the portion that runs off towards Lot 1  will be intercepted by the swale on Lot 1    or follow the natural drainage pattern and flow toward the rear yard of existing tax lot 77.07-2-25.  The driveway does not have any detention;   either a drywell  shall   be added for  this driveway or the drainage design shall  show no increase  in stormwater runoff at the design  point of the existing swale  near the 8-birch pine along  the side property line for Lot 1.

 

4. Grading for the south side of the dwelling at Lot 2 shall be revised to show runoff is directed away from the dwelling.

 

5. No detention is proposed on  Lot 3,  which  is  acceptable because the proposed   impervious surfaces  approximate the  existing   conditions. Roof leaders  at the northeast and northwest corners of the building shall  be shown on the Site Plan that discharge to daylight,   away from the north property line and away from the proposed swales  around the dwelling at Lot 2.

 

6. Grading shall   be  provided  along   the  south  side  of  the  proposed driveway at Lot 4 that prevents runoff from entering the existing  lot to the south.  It is recommended that a portion  of the driveway be graded to direct stormwater runoff to one of the proposed d rywells.

 

7. 7. Footing drains shall be shown  for all dwelling

 

PB #13-1.4:  Deans Subdivision; Preliminary Subdivision Plan subject to

Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown Planning   Board Decision

July 101   2013

Page 9of13

 

Continuation of Condition #19 …

 

8. 8. It is recommended the applicant consider making the driveway connection for proposed Lot 1   to Pine Tree Lane and abandon the driveway to  Kings  High This  would  reduce the  length  of  the driveway,  reduce the amount of impervious area,  avoid the  existing off-site drainage  low point near Kings Highway,  allow the house to be constructed at a higher elevation  and reduce the excavation, and allow the sanitary house connection to be made via  Pine Tree Lane  instead of Kings Highway.

 

9. 9. The   drainage   report  shall    show   how  the    proposed  conditions impervious  surface  was   calculated.       A   reasonable  amount  of sidewalks,  patios,  and decks shall be incorporated into the desig  The impervious surface per lot shall be shown on the Site Plan  and in the drainage report to facilitate review of future building permit applications with respect the assumptions on the plan.
10. A maintenance plan  and schedule for the drywells  shall be shown on the Site Plan.

 

20. 20. Rockland County Department of Planning had the following comments which are incorporated herein as conditions of approval:

 

1. · As  required  by  the   Rockland   County  Stream  Control   Act,  the subdivision plan must be reviewed and signed  by the Chairman of the Rockland  County Drainage Agency  before the Rockland County Clerk can accept the plan to be filed.

 

2. 2. The comments in the March  14,  2013  letter from the Rockland County

Drainage Agency must be addressed.

 

3. 3. A review  shall   be completed by the  New York State Department of

Transportation  and any required  permits  obtained

 

4. 4. There shall  be no net increase in the peak rate of discharge from the site at all design points.

 

5. Prior to any grading or construction  on  the site,   a soil  and erosion control  plan   shall   be  developed   that  meets  the  New  York  State Guidelines for Urban Erosion and Sediment Control.

 

6. 6. If any  variances  will  be needed  to implement   the proposed site plan, the Rockland County Department of Planning  requests the opportunity to  review  the  proposed variances,   as  required by New York  State General  Municipal  Law,  Section 239-m(3)(v).

 

PB #13-14:  Deans  Subdivision;    Preliminary    Subdivision  Plan  subject   to

Conditions/ Neg.  Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown  Planning  Board Decision

July 10J  2013

Page 10of13

 

21. Rockland County Department of Highways reviewed the plans and offered the following remarks:

– The Rockland County Department of Highway reviewed the plans and

information provided and found the proposed action shall  have a diminimus impact upon county roads nearby.

–  Since  Kings  Highway is  not a  County  Road,  a  Rockland County  Highway Department Work  Permit  will  not  be  required  for  the  development  of  the proposed subdivision.

 

22. Based upon Rockland County Drainage Agency (RCDA) evaluation of available mapping and information submitted, the site has been determined to be outside  the jurisdiction  of the RCDA. Therefore,  a permit from the RCDA

pursuant to the Rockland County Stream Control Act would not be requested. However, the RCDA has concerns with respect to the potential impacts from the proposed project to the Sparkill  Creek,  a County regulated  stream, and affected floodplains.   Therefore, the RCDA recommends that the Town of Orangetown carefully  review the proposal and ensure that it will not result in an increase in the rate of stormwater runoff from the site.

 

23. The Rockland County Stream Control Act, Chapter 846, requires that all subdivision maps must be signed  by the Chairman of the Rockland County Drainage  Agency before the Rockland  County Clerk will accept same for filing.

 

24. Rockland County Sewer District #1 does not object to the plan as shown. This project does not affect any sanitary sewers within the District and no future correspondence is requested for this  site.

 

25. The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reviewed the plans and found that there are no RCDOH approvals needed for this project.

 

26. The following agencies do not object to the Town of Orangetown Planning

Board assuming responsibilities  of lead agency for SEQRA purposes:

– Rockland County Department of Highways

– Rockland County Drainage  Agency

– Rockland  County Sewer District #1

– Rockland  County Department of Health

– Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals

 

27. The applicant shall comply with all pertinent items in the Guide to the

Preparation of Subdivision  Plats prior to signing  the final  plans.

 

28. All reviews and approvals from various governmental  agencies must be obtained prior to stamping of the Subdivision  Plan.

 

PB #13-14:   Deans   Subdivision;   Preliminary  Subdivision  Plan  subject  to

Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

 

Town   of  Orangetown  Planning  Board   Decision

July 10, 2013

Page 11 of 13

 

 

29. All of the conditions of this decision, shall be binding upon the owner of the subject property, its successors and /or assigns, including the requirement to maintain the property in accordance with the conditions of this decision and the requirement, if any, to install improvements pursuant to Town Code §21. Failure to abide by the conditions of this decision as set forth herein shall be considered a violation of Subdivision Plan Approval pursuant to Town Code §21 and §6A.

 

30. Where a reservation of land for recreation purposes has been deemed by the Planning Board to be inadequate, Money in Lieu of Land for recreation purposes must be collected in accordance with Section 21-20 of the Land Development Regulations ($9,000.00 for every vacant new residential lot). In addition, for every new vacant residential lot, $80.00  wf!I be collected for the Stream Maintenance Fund.

 

 

31. TREE PROTECTION: The following note shall be placed on the Subdivision Plan: The Tree Protection and Preservation Guidelines adopted pursuant to Section 21-24 of the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown will be implemented in order to protect and preserve both individual

specimen trees and buffer area with many trees. Steps that will be taken to reserve and protect existing trees to remain are as follows:

1. No construction equipment shall be parked under the tree canopy.
2. There will be no excavation or stockpiling of earth underneath the trees.
3. Trees designated to be preserved shall be marked conspicuously on all sides at a 5 to 10 foot height.
4. The Tree Protection Zone for trees designated to be preserved will be established by one of the following methods:

– One ( 1) foot radius from trunk per inch DBH

– Drip line of the Tree Canopy. The method chosen should be based on providing the maximum protection zone possible. A barrier of snow fence or equal is to be placed and maintained one yard beyond the established tree protection zone. If it is agreed that the tree protection zone of a selected tree must be violated, one of the following methods must be employed to mitigate the impact:

 

 

– Light to Heavy Impacts –  Minimum of eight inches of wood chips installed in the area to be protected. Chips shall be removed upon completion of work.

– Light Impacts Only –  Installation of 7:4  inch of plywood or boards, or equal over the area to be protected.

The builder or its agent may not change grade within the tree protection zone of a preserved tree unless such grade change has received final approval from the Planning Board. If the grade level is to be changed

more than six (6) inches, trees designated to be preserved shall be welled and/or preserved in a raised bed, with the tree well a radius of three (3) feet larger than the tree canopy.

 

 

 

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Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning   Board  Decision

July  10, 2013

Page  12of13

 

 

32. All landscaping shown on the subdivision  plan shall be maintained  in a vigorous  growing  condition  throughout  the duration  of the use of this site.  Any plants not so maintained  shall be replaced with new plants at the beginning  of the next immediately  following  growing  season.

 

33. Prior to the commencement  of any site work,  including  the removal of trees, the applicant  shall install the soil erosion  and sedimentation   control as required by the Planning  Board.   Prior to the authorization  to proceed with any phase of the site work, the Town  of-Orangetown   Department  of Environmental Management  and Engineering  (DEME)  shall  inspect the installation  of all

required soil erosion  and sedimentation   control  measures.   The applicant  shall contact  DEME at least 48 hours in advance  for an inspection.

 

34. The contractor’s trailer, if any is proposed,  shall be located as approved  by the Planning  Board.

 

 

35. If the applicant, during the course of construction,  encounters  such conditions as flood areas,  underground  water, soft or silty areas,  improper  drainage,  or any other unusual  circumstances  or conditions  that were not foreseen  in the original planning,  such conditions  shall be reported  immediately  to DEME.  The applicant shall submit their recommendations   as to the special  treatment  to be given such areas to secure  adequate,  permanent  and satisfactory  construction.    DEME shall investigate  the condition(s),  and shall either approve  the applicant’s recommendations   to correct the condition(s),  or order a modification  thereof.   In the event of the applicant’s  disagreement  with the decision  of DEME,  or in the event of a significant  change  resulting  to the subdivision  plan or site plan or any change  that involves  a wetland  regulated  area, the matter shall be decided  by the agency with jurisdiction   in that area (i.e. Wetlands  – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).

 

36. Permanent vegetation cover of disturbed  areas  shall be established  on the site within thirty (30) days of the completion  of construction.

 

37. Prior (at least 14 days) to the placing of any road sub-base, the applicant shall  provide the Town  of Orangetown  Superintendent   of Highways  and DEME with a plan and profile of the graded  road to be paved in order that these departments  may review the drawings  conformance   to the approved  construction plahs and the Town  Street Specifications

 

 

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PB #13-14:  Deans  Subdivision;   Preliminary  Subdivision   Plan subject   to

Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning  Board  Decision

July  10, 2013

Page 13of13

 

 

 

38. The Planning Board shall retain jurisdiction  over lighting,  landscaping,  signs and refuse control.

 

 

 

The foregoing  Resolution  was made and moved  by Bruce Bond and seconded  by William  Young  and carried as follows:  Bruce Bond, aye; Kevin Garvey,  aye; Michael  Mandel,  aye; William  Young,  aye; .John Foody, absent;  Robert Dell, aye and Jeffrey Golda, 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 Planning  Board.

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State Environmental Quality Review  Regulations

NEGATIVE  DECLARATION

Notice of Determination  of Non-Significance

 

PB #13-14:  Deans  Subdivision; Prelimlnary Subdivision Plan subject to

Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning Board  Decision

July 10,  2013

 

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing  regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Regulation) of the Environmental  Conservation Law.

The  PLANNING BOARD, TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, as Lead Agency,  has

determined that the proposed action described below will  not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental  Impact Statement will not be prepared.

 

NAME OF ACTION:  Deans Subdivision;  Preliminary Subdivision Plan subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec;

 

SEOR STATUS:     Type I                                  Unlisted XXXXXX

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:  Yes                No  XXXXXX

 

 

DESCRIPTION   OF ACTION:  Subdivision

 

LOCATION: The site is located at 30 Pine Tree Lane,  Tappan, Town of Orangetown,  Rockland County,  New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.07, Block 2,  Lot 26 in the R-15 zoning district.

 

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:

The Orangetown Planning Board, as Lead Agency, determined that the proposed

action will not have a significant impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared.   The reasons supporting  this determination  are as follows:

The project will not have a significant  impact upon the environment and a DEIS . need not be prepared because the proposed action does not significantly affect air quality,  surface or ground water quality, noise levels or existing external traffic patterns. In addition, it will have no impact upon the aesthetic, agricultural

or cultural  resources of the neighborhood.   No vegetation,  fauna or wildlife species will be affected as a result of this proposed action. The proposed action is consistent with the Town of Orangetown’s Master Plan and will not have any adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town or its businesses or residences.

If Conditioned Negative Declaration, the specific mitigation  is provided on an

attachment.

For Further Information  contact:

John Giardiello,  P.E.,  Director,  Office of Building,  Zoning and Planning

Administration and Enforcement

Town of Orangetown

20 Greenbush Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Telephone Number: 845-359-5100

For Type I  Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,   a copy of this notice

is sent: – Commissioner,  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, – Region 3 Headquarters, Town Supervisor,  Applicant,   Involved Agencies

 

PB #13-12:  LSI Services,   Inc. Site  Plan-   Preliminary   Site  Plan Approval

Subject to Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown  Planning  Board Decision

July  10, 2013

Page 1of14

 

TO:

FROM:

Donald Brenner, 4 Independence Avenue, Tappan, New York

Orangetown  Planning Board

 

 

RE:               LSI Services, Inc., Site Plan,  a continued item: The application  of LSI Services, Inc.,  applicant, for VLJ Realty, LLC, owner, for Prepreliminary/ Preliminary Site Plan Review (Donald Brenner,  attorney for the owner),  at a site to be known as “LSI Services,  Inc., Site Plan”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown, Chapter 21A of the Code of the Town of Orangetown and to determine the environmental  significance of the application pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. The

site is located on the west side of Blaisdell  Road,  approximately 600 feet south of Ramland Road, at 336 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section  76.08,  Block 1, Lot 1  in the LIO zoning district.

 

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at meetings held Wednesday, April  10 and July  10, 2013, the Board made the following determinations:

 

April  10, 2013

Donald Brenner. Jay Greenwell and Darden Bilali appeared and testified.

The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report dated April 3, 2013.
2. An interdepartmental memorandum from the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, Town of Orangetown, signed by John Giardiello, P. E., Director, dated April 10,  2013.
3. An Interdepartmental memorandum from the Department of Environmental

Management and Engineering (DEME), Town of Orangetown, signed  by

Bruce Peters, P.E., dated April  4, 2013.

4. Letters from Brooker Engineering, signed by Kenneth DeGennaro, P.E., dated

March 20 and April 8, 2013.

5. 5. A letter from the Rockland County Department of Planning, signed by

Thomas Vanderbeek, Commissioner of Planning,  dated March 19,  2013.

6. 6. A letter from the Rockland county Department of Highways, signed by

Sonny Lin, P.E:., dated March 14, 2013.

7. Letters from the Rockland County Department of Health, signed by

Scott McKane,  P.E.,  Senior Public Health Engineer, dated February 21, 2013.

8. A letter from the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, signed by

Joseph LaFiandra,  Engineer II,  dated  March 19,  2013.

9. 9. An interdepartmental memorandum from the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Town of Orangetown,  signed by Michael  Bettmann, Chief, dated March  8,  2013.
10. 10. A letter from Thomas Skrable, P.E., Borough Engineer, Borough of Old

Tappan,  New Jersey,  dated March 1,   2013.

11. 11. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, signed by

Daniel W.  Sullivan, dated February 10,  2013.

 

PB #13-12:  LSI Services,  Inc. Site Plan-  Preliminary Site Plan Approval

Subject to Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown  Planninq  Board Decision

July 10, 2013

Page 2of14

 

12. A copy of a memorandum from Jay A. Greenwell, PLS, to Ken DeGennaro, P.E., dated April 8, 2013.
13. A Short Environmental Assessment Form, dated February 5, 2013, signed by

Dardan Bilali.

14. Site Development Plan for LSI Services, Inc., prepared by Jay A. Greenwell,

PLS, dated November 27,  2012, revised January 29, 2013.

15. Copy of the Application for Building/Demolition from the Town of Orangetown Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, dated December 21, 2012.
16. A report entitled Hydraulic Analysis and Stormwater Design Calculations,

prepared by Gdanski Consultants, Inc., dated December 29,  2012.

17. 17. Submitted by abutting property owners, a report entitled Planning and Zoning

Report in Opposition to Site Plan for Landscape Contractor’ Storage Yard, 336

Blaisdell  Road,  prepared by Bonnie Franson, AICP, PP,  dated April 2,  2013.

18. Submitted at the meeting by the applicant, photographs of the site.

The Board reviewed the plan and photographs. The hearing was then opened to the Public. Public Comments:

Thomas Herton, attorney representing the abutting property owners, Connie and

Philip Dobitsch, 2 Lone Cedar Way,  Old Tappan,  New Jersey: discussed the history of the site.  Mr. Herton held that the site needed a number of zoning variances and therefore, the proposed Site Plan should be denied.  He noted that Note #2 in the Town Ordinance states that if this type of zoned property abuts a residential zone, then there must be a 100 foot buffer.  Mr. Herton held that the site had numerous environmental problems, and a Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) should be prepared, the Short EAF is not sufficient.

He provided the Board with photographs of the site showing outside storage of chemicals, noting that the site is in violation to the Zoning Code of Orangetown. He wanted to know the types of chemicals that will be stored on the site in the future and the regulations that control its storage.  Mr. Harton referred to Note

#13 in the Bulk Table.

 

Philip Dobitsch, 2 Lone Cedar Way, Old Tappan, New Jersey, a portion of his property is located in the State of New York: stated that he moved into his house in 1999 with full knowledge of a corporate center in the area,  however, the project site is a junk yard.  He discussed the existing conditions of the site, that there are smells and noises coming from the site all day,  including weekends. Mr. Dobitsch noted that since the applicant was placed in violation to the Town Code years ago, that he should not be physically on the site, let alone still in operation.

 

Cornelia Dobitsch, 2 Lone Cedar Way, .Old Tappan, New Jersey,  a portion of her property in located in the State of New York: presented photographs of the possible hazardous conditions on the site.

 

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Mike  Policastro, 4 Lone Cedar Way, Old Tappan, New Jersey: discussed the visual and sensory impact of the site to the neighborhood;   placement of items that are piled over the. site’s fence line,  noxious  smells,  and loud noises emanating from the site.

 

Anna Haverilla,  22 7 Old Tappan  Road, Old Tappan, New Jersey, Borough of Old Tappan Councilwoman,  however, here on behalf of herself: expressed concerns regarding the condition of the site.   She held that the site is an eyesore and an annoyance to abutting property owners. Ms Haverilla requested that the Board deny the applicant’s request for approval.

 

John Policastro, 5 Lone  Cedar Way, Old Tappan, New Jersey: raised concerns regarding the contamination of the soil in the area. He questioned the Board regarding the applicant’s ability to maintain the site in the future,  if approval was granted.

 

The applicant  requested a CONTINUATION.

 

July 10,  2013

Donald Brenner, Jay Greenwell and Dardan Bila Ii appeared and testified.

The Board received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report dated July 3, 2013.
2. 2. An interdepartmental  memorandum  from the Office of Building,  Zoning, Planning  Administration and Enforcement,  Town of Orangetown,  signed by John Giardiello,   E.,  Director, dated July  10, 2013.

 

The Board reviewed the plan

 

The hearing was then opened  to the Public.

 

Public Comments:

Thomas Herton, attorney representing the abutting property owners,  Connie and

Philip Dobitsch,  2 Lone Cedar Way, Old Tappan,  New Jersey:  discussed  the

visual  impact of the property on the neighborhood.   He requested  information in regard to future screening of the site,  and held that the Planning Board could not make a determination    on the project until the screening  is shown  on the Site

Plan.   Mr. Herton stated that from a planning perspective,  the project did not fit

into the neighborhood.    Additionally,  Mr. Herton noted that his client has never been approached   by the applicant  regarding  his offer for a vegetative screening, as the applicant had stated at the meeting.

 

Mike Policastro,  4 Lone Cedar Way,  Old  Tappan, New Jersey:  expressed concerns regarding  the impact of fertilizer  and  pesticides to be stored on the site and the fire hazards and environmental  damage to the area water supply.  Mr. Policastro requested information regarding where the pesticides are currently stored.  He discussed the fact that the site has been in violation  for the past 2 years and that trees have recently  been  removed.   Mr.  Policastro requested information regarding the occupancy of the proposed building,  height requirements and  use of the proposed building.

 

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Pat O’Brien, Borough Administrator of Old Tappan, New Jersey: noted that over the past few years there has been a good relationship between Old Tappan and Orangetown, however, the determination regarding the use of this site may come between the two municipalities.  Mr. O’Brien expressed concerns regarding the continued hazardous conditions of the site, since it has taken two years to get the applicant to appear in front of the Planning Board for compliance with the violations.

 

Philip Dobitsch, 2 Lone Cedar Way, Old Tappan, New Jersey, a portion of his property is located in the State of New York: stated that he pays taxes for that portion of his property in New York State as “Residential”. He expressed concerns regarding the trucks from the applicant’s site that park on along the right of way of Blaisdell Road.  Mr. Dobitsch stated that he has witnessed trucks blocking traffic on Blaisdell Road in order enter or exit the site.  He held that the height of the proposed building will impact the value of this home, since it is 8 feet away from his property line.  Mr. Dobitsch presented the Board with photographs of the site.

 

Connie Dobitsch, 2 Lone Cedar Way, Old Tappan, New Jersey, a portion of his property is located in the State of New York: acknowledged that the site has been cleaned and organized, however, once the Site Plan is approved those items may return. She discussed the placement of the fence on the site.

 

A motion was made to close the Public Hearing portion of the meeting by Bruce Bond and seconded by Michael Mandel and carried as follows: Bruce Bond, aye; Michael Mandel, aye; William Young, aye; Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, absent; Jeffrey Golda, aye and Kevin Garvey, aye.

 

The proposed action is classified as an “unlisted action” as defined by Section

617.2 (ak) of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations

(SEQRR). No agency, other than the Orangetown Planning Board will have any

significant involvement in the review process, pursuant to Section 617.6 of SEQRA. On motion by Bruce Bond and seconded by Michael Mandel and carried as follows: Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond, aye; William Young, aye;

Robert Dell, aye; John Foody, absent; Michael Mandel, aye and Jeffrey Golda,

aye; the Board declared itself Lead Agency.

 

Pursuant to New York Code, Rules & Regulations (NYCRR) Section 617.7, the Town of Orangetown Planning Board, as lead agency, for the reasons articulated in this Board’s analysis of all of the submissions by the applicant, interested agencies, departments and the public, with respect to this project including the Environmental Assessment Form, which reasons are summarized in the motion, hereby determines that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared.

 

 

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After having identified the relevant areas of environmental concern, namely drainage, surface water runoff,  land clearing, vegetation, fauna, traffic and noise levels,  and after having taken a hard look at said environmental   issues,  and after having  deliberated regarding such concerns, and having heard from the

applicant, the applicant’s professional representatives, namely Jay Greenwell, PLS,  and having heard from the following offices,  officials  and/or Departments: (Town of Orangetown): Project Review Committee, Office of Building, Zoning, Planning  Administration  and Enforcement and Department of Environmental Management and Engineering; and having heard from the following  involved and interested agencies: Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, Rockland

County Department of Highways,  Rockland  County Department of Health, Rockland  County Sewer District No. 1,   and having  reviewed the proposed Site Plan prepared by Jay Greenwell,  PLS, a summary of the reasons supporting this determination are,  and the Planning Board finds that the proposed action:

 

-Will not significantly  affect existing air  quality or noise levels;

-Will not significantly affect existing surface water quality or quantity or drainage;

-Will not significantly  affect existing qround water quality or quantity;

-Will not significantly affect existing traffic levels;

-Will not create a substantial  increase  in solid waste production;

-Will not create a potential for erosion, flooding,  leaching or drainage  problems;

-Will  not have a significant  adverse impact on the environmental characteristics of our critical environmental  area or environmentally sensitive sites or features;

-Will not have an impairment   of the character or quality of important historical,

archeological  or architectural resources;

-Will not have an impairment of the character or quality of important aesthetic resources;

 

Will not have an impairment of existing community  or neighborhood  character;

-Will not remove or destroy large  quantities of vegetation or fauna;

-Will not remove or destroy large quantities of wildlife species or migratory  fish;

-Will not have a significant adverse impact to natural resources;

-Is consistent  with the Town of Orangetown’s Comprehensive/Master  Plan;

-Will not have adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town;

-Will not create a hazard to human health;  and

-Will not create a substantial  change  in the use of land,  open space or

recreational  resources.

 

On motion  by Bruce Bond and seconded by William Young and carried as follows:  Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond,  aye;  Robert Dell,  aye;  John Foody, absent;  William Young,  aye; Michael  Mandel,  aye and Jeffrey Golda, absent, the Board made a Negative Declaration  pursuant  to SEQRA_

 

DECISION: In view  of the foregoing and  the testimony  before the Board,  the application    was  GIRANTED A PREUMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

 

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1. The following note shall be placed on the Site Plan: “At least

one week prior to the commencement of any work, including the installation of erosion control devices or the removal of trees and vegetation, a

Pre-construction meeting must be held with the Town of Orangetown

Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, Superintendent of Highways and the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement. It is the responsibility and obligation of the property owner to arrange such a Meeting”.

 

2. Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations: Additional certification, by an appropriate licensed or certified design professional shall be required for all matters before the Planning Board indicating that the drawings and project are in compliance with the Stormwater Management Phase II Regulations.

 

3. The applicant proposes a business use on the property with an office and storage.

 

4. The following variances need to be sought from the Town of Orangetown

Zoning Board of Appeals:

 

Zoning  Variance                             Provided                Pro~osed

Required

 

1. a) Minimum Lot Area

2 acres required                       0.425 acres

 

1. b) Minimum Lot Width

300 feet required                       60 feet

 

1. c) Minimum Street Frontage

150 feet required   d) Minimum  Side Yard	58.3 feet
100 feet required		8 feet
e) Minimum Total Side Yar 200 feet required	d 28 feet
f) Minimum Rear Yard 100 feet required	68.3 feet
g) Maximum  Development 75% allowed	Coverage	80% proposed

 

 

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Continuation of Condition  #4 ….

 

The following variances  need  to be sought from the Town of Orangetown Zoning

Board of Appeals:

 

Zoning  Variance

Required

Provided                    Proposed

 

 

1. h) Maximum Building  Height

2 feet allowed                                                                 20 feet

 

1. i) Parking Spaces

10 spaces required                        5 spaces

 

• The proposed gravel parking area requires a variance as per Section 6.36, “Drainage  and Surtacing”,  Town of Orangetown Town Code.

 

• All accessory storage shall be within completely enclosed buildings, a variance shall be required, as per Section 3.11,   Column 7,  item 2 of the Town of Orangetown Zoning Code.

 

5. The 6 foot high fence in the front yard requires a variance from the Town of

Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals.

 

6. No parking is permitted in  any required yard.

 

7. The septic system will require approval from the Rockland County Department

-of  Health.

 

8. The applicant shall provide the Planning Board a Site Plan noting all proposed screening,  as per Section 3.11,  Column 7,  item 2a of the Town of Orangetown Town Code.

 

9. The Site Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Town of Orangetown

Architecture and Community  Appearance Board of Review.

 

10. 10. The types of “proposed material storage”  shall be disclosed  and labeled  on the Site Plan prior to the granting of Final  Site Plan Appro

 

11. Item #8 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form shall  list the required variances.

 

 

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12. Drainage facilities shall be added to the rear of the site.

 

13. Truck parking shall be removed and relocated into the building and this shall be noted on the Site Plan prior to the granting of Final Site Plan Approval.

 

14. If the area in the back of the property is to be used for storage, the applicant shall state what and how it is to be stored and this shall be noted on the Site Plan prior to the granting of Final Site Plan Approval.

 

15. The sanitary septic system for the lot must be reviewed and approved by the Rockland County Health Department. Copies of this approval shall be submitted to the Planning Board and DEME prior to signing the Final Map.

 

16. The proposed overflow line from the drywell system shall be realigned to enter the drainage system along Blaisdell Road “inline” with the existing flow.

 

17. 17. The drainage calculations are currently under review by

 

18. The soil erosion and sediment control plans and details are under review by

DEME.

 

19. The Drainage Consultant to the Planning Board, Brooker Engineering reviewed the application and found the application sufficiently demonstrates that adverse impacts with respect to drainage can be mitigated. The consultant therefore recommends that the LSI Site Plan be approved for drainage subject to the following comments:

 

Project Description

This is the second drainage review report to the Planning Board for this project; the last report was dated March 20, 2013.  The property is on the west side of Blaisdell Road, just north of the corporate limits with the Borough of Old Tappan, New Jersey. The site is partially developed and used for an irrigation system/landscaping business. The rear of the property is lightly wooded. The front of the site has a dirt area used for vehicle parking and several containers, sheds, and trailers.  There was also landscaping debris on the site at the time of our visit. Stormwater runoff flows southeast across the property toward the property to the south and toward Blaisdell Road. Site disturbance is less than

one acre and a drywell system is proposed to provide stormwater mitigation. No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and post construction water quality measures are required for the proposed action.

 

 

Description   of Supplementall   Information

The supplemental drawing addresses the previous comments pertaining to grading of the front and side yards around the new building. The plan shows that stormwater runoff from the new impervious areas will be directed to the detention system via additional curbing and revised grading. The Drainage Consultant has following comments:

 

 

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Continuation  of Condition  #19….

 

 

Project Comments

1. 1. A  new catch  basin  has  been  added  to assist  in  directing  overflows  from the  detention   system  to the  existing  catch  basin  on  Blaisdell  Road.  The crown  of the  new  eight   inch  overflow   pipe  shall  match  or  be above  the crown   of   the   existing    18-inch     storm   drain   pipe.    The   plans   should demonstrate  that surcharges  at the new catch basin Blaisdell  Road will not flow  into the  drywells.   The  drainage  calculations   shall   be  revised  to  not include   volume   in  the  drywell   system   below   the  overflow   pipe  invert elevation   in the detention  volume  calculatio
2. 2. The   soil   report   indicated   a  well-draining    A-type   soil  at  the   site.   The

Consultant   observed   areas  of standing  water  during  their  site  visit.   The invert of the drywells   are approximately   10-12 feet  below existing  grade;   it is  not  clear  that  they  can  provide  the  required  stormwater   detention   to mitigate   against  increases  in runoff without  being affected  by the seasonal groundwater  table.  The Consultant  recommends   that soil percolation  tests be  performed   prior  to  final  approval   and  the.  applicant’s   engineer  shall make   a  determination    regarding   the   seasonal   groundwater    table.   As requested,   a note  has been  added  to the  plan,  “Coordinate   soil test  pits and  perc  tests  with  Planning  Board  Drainage   Engineer  and  Orangetown DEME  prior to performing  tests.”

3. The calculations in the drainage  report utilize  less  impervious   surface  than

what is shown  on the bulk table  in the Site Plan.  This shall be clarified  and supporting                     information   shall   be  provided   demonstrating    the   proposed condition  impervious  surface  calculations.   A drainage  basin  map shall  be added  to the  drainage  report  that  clearly  shows  the  area  intended  to  be diverted  to the drywell  system.  This  plan shall also show  how any off-site areas will be diverted  around the drywe!I system.

4. 4. Show  drywell  and  pipe  inverts  on the  plan and de  Add a maintenance and  inspection   schedule  for  the  proposed   detention   system  to the  Site Plan.

 

20. Rockland County  Department  of Planning  had the following  comments  which are incorporated  herein as conditions  of approval:

 

• The  comments  and conditions  in the March  14,  2013  letter  from the Rockland

County  Highway  Department  shall be met  All required  permits  must be obtained.

 

 

• The  comments   and  conditions   in  the   February   21,   2013    letter   from   the Rockland  County  Health  Department  shall  be met. All  required  permits  must  be obtained.

 

• In 2002,  this  site  was  proposed   to  be  used  for  valet  parking  for  a  nearby restaurant.     Is  this  site  still  being  used  for  valet  parking,    and  if  so,   then  a discussion  of how the site will serve  both uses.

 

 

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Continuation of Condition #20 ….

 

• A lighting   plan  with  fields  of  illumination shall  be  submitted  for  review  to Rockland  County Department of Planning.   It must be demonstrated  that  no lighting shall shine into the County right of way or outside the property boundary.

 

• All proposed signage shall be indicated on the Site Plan and shall conform to the Town of Orangetown sign standards.

 

• The Borough of Old Tappan municipal boundary abuts the subject property along  the  western  edge  of  the  subject  property.   New  York  State  General Municipal  Law states that the purposes of Section 239-1, 239-m and 239-n of the law shall  be to bring pertinent intercommunity and countywide planning, zoning, site   plan  and  subdivision    considerations  to   the   attention   of  neighboring municipalities and agencies having jurisdiction.    Such review  may include inter• community and county -wide considerations  in respect to the compatibility  of various land uses with one another;  traffic generating  characteristics of various land uses in relation to the effect of such traffic on other land uses and to the adequacy of existing and proposed  thoroughfare facilities; and the protection  of community character as regards predominate land uses, population density,  and the relation between  residential  and nonresidential   area.    In addition,    Section

239-nn was recently enacted to encourage the coordination of land use development and regulation among adjacent municipalities, so that,  as a result, development occurs in a manner that is supportive of the goals and objections of the general area.  The Borough of Old Tappan,  New Jersey, must be given  the opportunity to review the proposal  and its impact on community character, traffic, water  quantity  and  quality,  drainage  stormwater  runoff  and  sanitary  sewer service.   The areas of countywide concern noted above that directly impact the Borough of Old Tappan,  New Jersey,  must be  considered   and satisfactorily addressed,  as well as any additional concerns about the Site Plan.

 

• Prior to any grading or construction on the site, a soil and erosion control  plan shall be developed that meets the New York State Guidelines  for Urban Erosion and Sediment Control.

 

• There shall be no net increase in the peak rate of discharge from the site at all design points.

 

• It is noted that many variances will be require for this proposed use, some which are directly related to the size of the tax parcel.  However, of particular concern is the provision  of inadequate parking, given the site’s location  on a County highway.  The Rockland County Department of Planning  requests the opportunity to review any variances that may be requested from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals in order to implement  the revised Site Plan, as required by New York State General Municipal  Law, Section 239-m,. (a)(v).

 

 

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21. The Rockland County Department of Highways reviewed the plans and offered the following comments:
22. The available sight distance along Blaisdell Road shall be shown on the

drawings.

2. The debris, vegetation and dirt entrance within the designated street line shall be removed and reconstructed as required.
3. A note shall be added on the drawing to indicate no soil, salt, fertilizer or

other landscaping or construction materials shall be stored outdoor and

add standard landscaping notes and curb transition details on the drawing.

4. A Rockland County Highway Work Permit will be required for any utility

connection within Blaisdell Road.

 

22. The Rockland County Sewer District #1 does not object to the plan as shown. This project does not affect any sanitary sewers within the District and request no future correspondence for this site.

 

23. The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) reviewed the plan and offered the following comments:
24. Approval is needed from the RCDOH for the proposed septic field. Due to the limited space available for the system, soil tests shall be done as soon as possible to confirm that the system could be sited a the located indicated.
25. Application is to be made to the RCDOH for review of the storm water management system for compliance with the County Mosquito Code.

 

24. The Town of Orangetown Fire Prevention Bureau had the following comments:

 

• Install and maintain an NFPA 72 compliant Fire Alarm System connected to Rockland County 44 Control. The panel shall transmit codes in contact ID format, and have an amber strobe as per Town of Orangetown Town Code.

 

• The plans for the Fire Alarm System shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention

Bureau for approval before work begins.

 

• Install and maintain portable fire extinguishers as required by NFPA 10.

 

• Install and maintain Emergency lighting as per NEC.

 

• Install and maintain Flammable and combustible liquid cabinets, as required.

 

• Apply for and maintain Certificate of Compliance Fire Safety with the Bureau of

Fire Prevention.

 

• Apply for a Hazardous Materials Permit, if applicable.

 

• Maintain access for emergency vehicles to the rear of the lot.

 

• Stabilize the road to support emergency vehicles.

 

 

 

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25. The following agencies do not object to the Town of Orangetown Planning

Board assuming responsibilities of lead agency for SEQRA purposes:

– Town of Orangetown Zoning  Board of Appeals

– Rockland County Department of Health

– Rockland County Department of Highways

– Rockland County Sewer District No.  1

 

26. The applicant shall comply with all pertinent items in the Guide to the

Preparation of Site Plans prior to signing the final  plans.

 

27. 27. AH reviews and approvals from various governmental agencies must be obtained prior to stamping of the Site

 

28. TREE PROTECTION: The following note shall be placed on the site plan: The Tree Protection and Preservation Guidelines adopted pursuant to Section

21-24 of the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown will be

implemented in order to protect and preserve both individual  specimen trees and buffer area with many trees.  Steps that will be taken to preserve and protect existing trees to remain are as follows:

1. a. No construction equipment shall be parked under the tree can
2. There will be no excavation or stockpiling of earth underneath the trees.
3. c. Trees designated to be preserved shall be marked conspicuously on all sides at a 5 to 10 foot heig
4. The Tree Protection Zone for trees designated to be preserved will be established by one of the following methods:

 

• One (1) foot radius from trunk per inch DBH.

 

• Drip line of the Tree Canopy. The method chosen should be based on providing the maximum protection zone possible. A barrier of snow fence or equal is to be placed and maintained one yard beyond the established tree protection zone.  If it is agreed that the tree protection zone of a selected  tree must be violated, one of the following methods must be employed to mitigate the impact:

 

• Light to Heavy Impacts – Minimum of eight inches of wood chips installed in the area to be protected. Chips shall be removed upon completion of work.

 

• Light Impacts Only – Installation of% inch of plywood or boards, or equal over the area to be protected.

 

The builder or its agent may not change grade within the tree protection zone of a preserved tree unless such grade change has received final approval from the Planning  Board. If the grade level  is to be changed

more than six (6) inches, trees designated to be preserved shall be welled

and/or preserved in a raised bed,  with the tree well a radius of three (3)

feet larger than the tree canopy.

 

 

 

PB #13-12:  LSI Services,   Inc.   Site  Plan-   Preliminary  Site  Plan Approval

Subject   to Conditions/  Neg.  Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning   Board  Decision

July  10,   2013

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29. All landscaping shown on the site plans shall be maintained in a vigorous growing condition throughout the duration of the use of this site. Any plants not so maintained shall  be replaced with  new plants  at the beginning of the next immediately following growing season.

 

30. Prior to the commencement of any site work, including the removal  of trees, the applicant shall install  the soil erosion and sedimentation  control as required by the Planning  Board.   Prior to the authorization  to proceed with any phase of the site work, the Town of Orangetown  Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME)  shall inspect the installation of all required  soil  erosion and sedimentation  control  measures.   The applicant  shall contact DEME at least 48 hours in advance for an inspection.

 

31. The contractor’s trailer, if any is proposed, shall be located as approved by the Planning  Board.

 

32. If the applicant, during the course of construction, encounters such conditions as flood  areas,  underground water, soft or silty areas, improper drainage,  or any other unusual   circumstances  or conditions that were not foreseen in the original planning,  such conditions shall be reported immediately  to DEME.  The applicant shall  submit their recommendations  as to the special  treatment to be given such areas to secure adequate,  permanent and satisfactory construction.    DEME shall investigate the condition(s),   and shall either  approve the applicant’s recommendations to correct the condition(s),  or order a modification thereof.  In the event of the applicant’s disagreement  with the decision of DEME,  or in the event of a significant  change resulting to the subdivision  plan or site plan or any change that involves a wetland  regulated  area, the matter shall  be decided  by the agency  with jurisdiction   in that area (i.e.  Wetlands – U.S.   Army Corps of

Engineers).

 

33. 33. Permanent vegetation cover of disturbed areas shall be established  on the site within thirty (30) days of the completion of construction.

 

34. Prior (at least 14 days) to the placing of any road sub-base, the applicant shall provide the Town of Orangetown Superintendent  of Highways and DEME with a plan  and profile of the graded road to be paved in order that these departments may review the drawings  conformance to the approved construction plans  and the Town Street Specifications

 

35. 35. The Planning Board shall retain  jurisdiction   over lighting,  landscaping,   signs and refuse contro

 

 

 

PB #13-12:  LSI Services,  Inc. Site Plan- PreliminarySite Plan Approval

Subjectto Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown Planning Board Decision

July 10, 2013

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36. All of the conditions of this decision,  shall be binding  upon the owner of the subject  property,  its successors  and /or assigns,   including   the requirement  to maintain  the property  in accordance  with the conditions  of this decision  and the requirement,   if any,  to install improvements   pursuant  to Town Code §21A-9. Failure to abide by the conditions  of this decision  as set forth herein  shall be considered  a violation  of Site Plan Approval   pursuant  to Town  Code §21A-4.

 

Override

The Board made a motion to override  Condition  #6 of the March  19,  2013 letter from Rockland  County  Department  of Planning,  signed  by Thomas  Vanderbeek, P.E.,    Commissioner    of Planning,  for the following  reasons:

 

#6. A landscaping  plan   shall be submitted  for our review.  To visually  enhance  the site,   landscaping    must  be  provided,  especially    along   Blaisdell    Road  and  along the property  that abuts the adjacent  municipality.

 

The  Board held   that the applicant  will be appearing  in front of the Town of Orangetown  Architecture  and Community  appearance  Board of Review for review  and approval   of the Landscaping  Plan.

 

A motion to override  the condition   was made and moved by Robert Dell and seconded  by Michael   Mandel   and carried as follows:  Bruce Bond, aye;  Kevin Garvey,  aye; Robert  Dell, aye;  Michael  Mandel,   aye; Jeffrey Golda,   nay; Williarn  Young,   aye and John Foody, absent.

 

The foregoing  Resolution  was made and moved by Bruce Bond and seconded  by

William  Young  and carried  as follows:  Kevin Garvey,   aye;  Bruce Bond,  aye; William  Young,  aye;  John  Foody, absent;  Robert  Dell,  aye,  Michael   Mandel,   aye and Jeffrey  Golda,  nay.

 

The Clerk  to the Board is  hereby authorized,   directed  and empowered  to sign theses  DECISION and file a certified  copy in the Office of the Town Clerk  and the Office of the Planning  Board.

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Town of Orangetown  Planning~~~

 

 

 

PB #13-12:  LSI Services, Inc. Site Plan-  Preliminary Site Plan Approval

Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown Planning Board Decision

July 10, 2013

 

 

The PLANNING  BOARD,  TOWN  OF ORANGETOWN,   as Lead Agency,  has determined  that the proposed  action  described  below will not have a significant impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental   Impact Statement  will not be prepared.

 

NAME OF ACTION:  LSI Services,  Inc. Site Plan

 

SEQRSTATUS:        Type  I                                                       Unlisted   XXXXXX

CONDITIONED   NEGATIVE   DECLARATION:    Yes                   No   XXXXXX

 

DESCRIPTION   OF ACTION:  Site Plan Review

LOCATION:  The site is located  at 336 Blaisdell  Road, Orangeburg,  Town of Orangetown,  Rockland  County,  New York, and as shown  on the Orangetown  Tax Map as Section  76.08,  Block  1,    Lot 1  in the LIO zoning  district.

 

REASONS  SUPPORTING   THIS  DETERMINATION:

The Orangetown   Planning  Board, as Lead Agency,  determined  that the proposed action  will not have a significant  impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental   Impact Statement  (DEIS) wHI not be prepared.   The reasons supporting  this determination   are as follows:

The project will not have a significant  impact upon the environment  and a DEIS

need not be prepared  because  the proposed  action  does not significantly  affect air quality,  surface  or ground water  quality,   noise levels or existing  external

traffic  patterns.   In addition,  it will have no impact upon the aesthetic,  agricultural

or cultural  resources  of the neighborhood.   No vegetation,  fauna  or wildlife species  will be affected  as a result of this proposed  action. The proposed  action is consistent  with the Town  of Orangetown’s   Master  Plan and will not have any adverse  economic  or social impacts  upon the Town  or its businesses  or residences.

If Conditioned  Negative  Declaration,  the specific  mitigation  is provided on an

attachment.

For Further  Information  contact:

John Giardiello,  P.E., Director,  Office of Building,  Zoning  and Planning

Administration   and Enforcement

Town of Orangetown

20 Greenbush  Road

Orangeburg,   NY 10962

Telephone  Number:  845-359-5100

For Type  I  Actions  and Conditioned  Negative  Declarations,   a copy of this notice is sent: – Commissioner,   New York State Department  of Environmental Conservation,   – Region 3 Headquarters,   NYSDEC,-  Town  Supervisor,   Applicant, Involved Agencies

 

 

 

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Resubdivision     Plan Approval   Subject   to Conditions/    Neg. Dec.

 

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning   Board  Decision

July  10, 2013

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TO:         Donald Brenner, 4 Independence  Avenue,  Tappan,  New York 10983

FROM:  Orangetown Planning Board

 

RE:     One Ramland Road Resubdivision Plan:  The application 1547 Realty, applicant, for Ramland Holding  LLC, owner, for Prepreliminary/ Preliminary/ Final Resubdivision  Plan Review (Donald Brenner, Attorney for the owner),  at a site known as”  One Ramland Road Resubdivision   Plan”, in accordance with Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Orangetown,  Chapter 21 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown and to determine the environmental significance  of the application pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Environmental  Quality Review Act. The site is located at One Ramland  Road, Tappan, Town of

Orangetown,  Rockland County,  New York,  and  as shown on the Orangetown  Tax

Map as Section 73.20,  Block  1,    Lots 23 & 24 in the LIO zoning  district.

 

Heard by the Planning Board of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held, Wednesday, July 10,  2013, at which time the Board made the following determinations:

 

Jay Greenwell  and Donald Brenner appeared and testified for the applicant. The Board  received the following communications:

1. Project Review Committee Report, dated July 3, 2013.
2. 2. Interdepartmental  memorandum from the Office of Building,  Zoning, Planning

Administration and Enforcement,  Town of Orangetown,  signed  by

John Giardiello,  P.E.,  Director, dated July  10,  2013.

3. 3. A letter from Rockland County Department of Planning, signed by

Thomas B. Vanderbeek,  Commissioner  of Planning,  dated July 3, 2013.

4. A letter from Rockland County Department of Highways, signed by

Sonny Lin, P.E.,   dated July 9, 2013.

5. Letters from Rockland County Department of Health, signed by

Scott McKane. P.E.,  Senior Public Health  Engineer,  dated

June  14,  2013.

6. 6. A letter from Rockland County Drainage Agency, signed by Vincent Altieri, Executive Director, dated July 2,  2013.
7. 7. A letter from Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, signed by

Joseph LaFiandra,  Engineer II,  dated July 2,  2013.

8. 8. Letters from the New York State Department of Environmental  Conservation, Division  of Environmental  Permits, Region  3, signed  by Jean McAvoy, dated June 28,  2013.
9. 9. A letter from the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, signed  by

Dan Sullivan,  Chairman,  dated June 19.  2013.

10. 1 A Short Environmental Assessment Form,  dated June 6, 2013,   signed by

Patrick Hynes,  1547  Realty.

11. 1 Lot Line Modification Plan prepared by Jay Greenwell,  PLS, dated

May 21. 2013.

 

 

PB #13-31:   1  Ram land  Road  Resubdivision  Plan  –  1547 –  Final

Resubdivision  Plan Approval   Subject to Conditions/  Neg. Dec.

 

 

Town  of Orangetown    Planning   Board  Decision

July  10, 2013

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12. 1 Copies of Board decisions for Site Plan Review: PB #12-54,   Preliminary Site

Plan Approval  Subject to Conditions,  Neg.  Dec.,  dated March 27, 2013, ZBA #13-33,  Performance Standards Conformance Approved, dated

May 15,   2013 and ZBA #13-32,   Front Yard, Building Height,  Outdoor Loading

Berth, Variances Approved, dated May 15,  2013.

 

There being no one to be heard from the Public, a motion was made to close the Public Hearing portion  of the meeting by Bruce Bond and seconded by Michael Mandel  and carried as follows:  Kevin Garvey,  aye;  Bruce Bond,  aye; William Young,  aye;  Robert Dell,  aye;  John Foody, absent,  Michael Mandel,  aye and Jeffrey Golda,  aye.

 

The proposed action  is classified as an “unlisted  action” as defined by Section

617.2 (ak) of the New York State Environmental  Quality Review Regulations

(SEQRR). No agency,  other than the Orangetown Planning  Board will have any significant involvement in the review process,  pursuant to Section 617.6   of SEQRA. On motion by Bruce Bond and seconded by Jeffrey Golda and carried as follows:  Kevin Garvey, aye; Bruce Bond,  aye; Michael  Mandel,  aye;

William Young, aye;  Robert Dell,  aye; John Foody, absent and Jeffrey Golda, aye, the Board declared itself Lead Agency.

 

Reaffirmation  of SEQRA

Pursuant to New York Code,  Rules & Regulations  (NYCRR) Section 617.  7, the

Town of Orangetown Planning Board, as lead agency, for the reasons articulated

in this Board’s  analysis  of all of the submissions by the applicant, interested agencies,  departments and the public, with respect to this project including the Environmental  Assessment Form,  which reasons are summarized in the motion, hereby determines that the proposed  action  will not have a significant impact on the environment  and a Draft Environmental  Impact Statement (DEIS)  will not be prepared.

 

On motion by Bruce Bond and seconded by Michael  Mandel and carried as follows: Kevin Garvey,  aye;  Michael Mandel,   aye;  Bruce Bond,  aye; Robert Dell, aye;  John Foody,  absent;  William Young,  aye; and Jeffrey Golda,  aye, the Board made a Negative Declaration pursuant to SEQRA.

 

DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony before the Board, the application was GRANTED A FINAL RESUBDIVISION PLAN APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

1. 1. The following note shall  be placed  on the Subdivision  Plan:  “At least

one week prior to the commencement of any work,  including  the installation  of erosion  control  devices  or the removal of trees and vegetation,  a

pre-construction  meeting  must be held with the Town of Orangetown  Department of Environmental   Management and  Engineering,  Superintendent  of Highways

and the Office of Building,   Zoning  and Planning  Administration  and Enforcement. It is the responsibility  and obligation  of the property owner to arrange such a meeting”.

 

 

 

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Town  of Orangetown  Planning   Board  Decision

July  1 O, 2013

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2. The following note shall be placed on the Subdivision  Plan regarding Stormwater  Management  Phase  II Regulations:   Additional  certification,   by an appropriate  licensed  or certified  design   professional   shall be required for all matters  before the Planning  Board indicating  that the drawings  and project are in compliance  with the Stormwater  Management  Phase  II  Requlations,

 

3. The Short Environmental Assessment  Form (EAF) appears  to be in order.

 

 

4. 4. Rockland County  Department  of Planning  had the following  comments  which are incorporated    herein as conditions  of approval:
5. An updated review must be completed  by the County  of Rockland

Department  of Highways  and all required  permits obtained.

2. As required by the Rockland  County  Stream  Control Act, the subdivision plan must be reviewed   and signed   by the Chairman  of the Rockland County   Drainage   Agency  before the County  Clerk can accept the plan to be filed.

 

5. The Rockland  County  Department  of Health (RCDOH)  reviewed  the plans and found that no RCDOH  approvals   are needed  for this application  of a Lot Line Modification.

 

6. Based upon Rockland County Drainage  Agency  (RCDA)  evaluation  of available   mapping  and information   submitted,    it  has been determined  that the proposed  activity is outside  the jurisdiction   of the RCDA. Therefore,   a permit from the RCDA  pursuant  to the Rockland  County  Stream  Control   Act,  Chapter  846,   is not  required  based upon its  review of the information  provided.

 

7. The Rockland County Sewer District #1 does not object to the plan as shown. This project  does not affect any sanitary  sewers  within the District and request no future correspondence   for this site.

 

8. The New York State Department of Environmental  Conservation,    Division   of Environmental     Permits,   Region   3,  has reviewed  the plans and found that the Department  has  no jurisdiction    regarding   the Resubdivision  of the lots.

 

9. The following agencies  do not object to the Town of Orangetown  Planning

Board assuming  responsibilities   of lead  agency for SEQRA  purposes:

– New York State Department  of Environmental    Conservation

– Rockland  County  Sewer  District  #1

– Rockland   County  Health   Department

– Town of Orangetown  Zoning   Board of Appeals

 

 

PB #13-31:   1  Ram land Road Resubdivision Plan –  1547 –  Final

Resubdivision Plan Approval Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town  of Orangetown  Planning Board Decision

July 10, 2013

Page 4of4

 

10. The applicant shall comply with all pertinent items in the Guide to the

Preparation of Subdivision Plans prior to signing the final plans.

 

11. All reviews and approvals from various governmental agencies must be obtained prior to stamping of the Subdivision Plan.

 

12. 12. All of the conditions of this decision, shall be binding upon the owner of the subject property, its successors and /or assigns,  including the requirement to maintain the property in accordance with the conditions of this decision and the requirement, if any, to install improvements pursuant to Town Code 21.  Failure to abide by the conditions of this decision as set forth herein  shall be considered a violation of Subdivision Plan Approval  pursuant to Town Code §21  and §6A.

 

 

 

The  foregoing  Resolution  was  made  and  moved  by  Michael   Mandel   and seconded by Bruce Bond and  carried as follows: Kevin Garvey,  aye;  Bruce Bond, aye;  William Young,  aye;  John Foody, absent; Michael  Mandel,  aye; Robert Dell, aye and Jeffrey Golda,  aye.

 

The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized,  directed and empowered to sign this

Decisionand  file a certified copy in the Office of the Town Clerk  and the Office of the Planning  Board.

 

 

Reaffirmation   of State  Environmental   Quality   Review  Regulations

NEGATIVE   DECLARATION

Notice  of Determination   of Non-Significance

 

PB #13-31:   1  Ramland Road Resubdivision Plan  -1547   –  Final

Resubdivision Plan Approval  Subject to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

Town of Orangetown  Planning  Board Decision

July 10, 2013

 

This notice is issued  pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Regulation) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

The PLANNING BOARD, TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, as Lead Agency, has

determined that the proposed action described below will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.

 

NAME OF ACTION:  1  Rarnland Road Resubdivision Plan –  1547-  Final

Resubdivision Plan Approval Subject  to Conditions/ Neg. Dec.

 

SEQR STATUS:     Type I                                      Unlisted  XXXXXX

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:  Yes                No  XXXXXX DESCRIPTIONOF ACTION: Resubdivision Plan

LOCATION: The site is located at One Ramland Road, Tappan, Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, and as shown on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 73.20,   Block 1,   Lots 23 & 24 in the LIO zoning district.

 

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:

The Orangetown Planning Board,  as Lead Agency, determined that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) will not be prepared. The reasons supporting this determination are as follows:

The project will not have a significant impact upon the environment and a DEIS need not be prepared because the proposed action does not significantly affect air quality, surface or ground water quality, noise levels or existing external traffic patterns.  In addition, it will have no impact upon the aesthetic, agricultural or cultural resources of the. neighborhood.  No vegetation, fauna or wildlife species

will be affected as a result of this proposed development. The proposed action is consistent with the Town of Orangetown’s Master Plan and will not have any adverse economic or social impacts upon the Town or its businesses or residences.

If Conditioned Negative Declaration, the specific mitigation is provided on an attachment.

For Further Information contact:

John Giardiello, P.E,   Director, Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement; Town of Orangetown; 20 Greenbush Road Orangeburg, NY 10962; Telephone Number: 845-359-5100

For Type I  Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this notice

is sent: – Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation, – Region 3 Headquarters, NYSDEC, – Town Supervisor, Applicant

– Involved Agencies                   ,

 

 

 

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