Clarkstown public meetings in 2023

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review four building and landscape proposals. Items include a color change at 169 South Main Street, phased additions to the Intercos Warehouse, a new car wash building at 140 Route 59, and a facade renovation at 520 West Nyack Road. All items are under review with dispositions pending.

• Color change review at 169 South Main Street, New City
• Multiple phased additions to Intercos Warehouse at 200 Route 303, Conger
• Formal review for new Splash Car Wash building at 140 Route 59, Nanuet
• Partial facade/building renovation and landscape at 520 West Nyack Road, West Nyack

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and granted preliminary approval to Domnic Properties LLC for a three-lot subdivision on 7.89 acres at Old Haverstraw Road in Congers. The project includes an existing dwelling, one new single-family home, and a 6.79-acre dedication to the town for open space. The board adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA and waived several submittal requirements. Final approval is scheduled for January 10, 2024, pending conditions such as road widening.

• Preliminary approval for Domnic Properties LLC subdivision, 44.07-2-17, Old Haverstraw Road, Congers
• 6.79-acre dedication to town for open space, completing town ownership of Celery Farm
• Negative declaration under SEQRA; no significant environmental impact found
• Road widening on Old Haverstraw Road required as condition of approval
• Waiver of submittal requirements (location map, vicinity map, preliminary plat details)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will conduct initial SEQRA reviews for two proposed projects: a lot merger for an automotive repair shop in Congers and a multifamily development in Valley Cottage. These are preliminary environmental reviews, not final approvals.

• Storage Lot Realty: lot merger for auto repair shop, 7,000 sq ft building, vehicle storage on 2.75 acres, COS zoned, east of NYS Route 9W, Congers
• Route 9W Multifamily: lot merger, two buildings with six 2-bedroom units, 400 sq ft community building, existing 1,200 sq ft home remains, 1.3 acres MF-1, east of Route 9W, Valley Cottage

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will conduct a preliminary and final review for a two-lot subdivision in Congers. The board will also perform a final review for a proposed self-storage facility in Nanuet that would replace a previously approved hotel use.

• Two-lot subdivision and single-family home construction at Old Haverstraw Road, Congers
• Amendment to replace hotel with 114,416 square foot self-storage facility in Nanuet
• Proposed 132,544 square feet of total building space at NYS Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14
• Review of minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, to vote on a series of resolutions. Key items include authorizing the purchase of property at 55 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack, for $365,000 in serial bonds, approving $700,000 in ARPA funding for goods and services, and adopting 2024 fee schedules. The board will also consider contracts for environmental analysis, amphitheater design, and several appointments, including a new Town Attorney.

• Authorize purchase of 55 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack for general municipal purposes ($365,000 serial bonds)
• Approve $700,000 in ARPA funding for goods, services, and equipment
• Adopt 2024 fee schedules for multiple departments
• Authorize $27,512 contract with Transpo Group for environmental impact analysis of zoning changes in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack
• Appoint Kevin Conway as Town Attorney at $170,000/year

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review two development proposals. The first is a proposed two-lot subdivision at Clarksville Heights in West Nyack, and the second is a proposed second-floor addition to a restaurant at New City Plaza in New City. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• Two-lot subdivision at Clarksville Heights, 1.51 acres, R-15 zoned, near Sickletown Road and West Nyack Road, West Nyack
• 5,152 sq ft second-floor addition to existing restaurant at New City Plaza, 14.6 acres, CS zoned, N. Main Street, New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board is reviewing a preliminary site plan and SEQRA review for the Islamic Center of Rockland County in Valley Cottage. The proposal includes a 1,745 sq ft addition and a new two-story 29,200 sq ft building with 204 parking spaces on 14.42 acres. The board discussed traffic, drainage, landscaping, and visual impacts, and requested an updated traffic study and a balloon test. The public hearing was continued to a later date.

• Proposed 1,745 sq ft addition and new 29,200 sq ft building at Islamic Center, Mountainview Avenue, Valley Cottage
• 204 parking spaces proposed; variances required for F.A.R, lot coverage, parking, and access
• Board requests updated traffic study to include Valley Cottage Warehouse and Intercos applications
• Balloon test requested to assess visual impact from nearby viewpoints
• Public hearing continued; emails in opposition noted

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing and environmental review for a proposed expansion of the Islamic Center of Rockland County in Valley Cottage, including a 1,745 sq ft addition and a new 29,200 sq ft building with 204 parking spaces. The board will also discuss a referral from Orangetown regarding a Nanuet Auto Repair addition and change of use, and approve minutes from the November 8 meeting.

• Islamic Center of Rockland County: 1,745 sq ft addition to existing 9,600 sq ft building, new 29,200 sq ft two-story building, 204 parking spaces, on 14.42 acres at Mountainview Avenue, Valley Cottage
• Public hearing and SEQRA review for the Islamic Center project
• Town of Orangetown referral: 370 S Middletown Road, Nanuet Auto Repair, addition and change of use
• Minutes of November 8, 2023 meeting to be approved

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding an application by Sevim Property LLC. The applicant is seeking variances to construct a 2,106 square foot canopy over existing fuel pump islands.

• Continued public hearing for Appeal #4334 (Sevim Property LLC)
• Variance request for 2,106 square foot canopy at 451 West Clarkstown Road
• Request for interpretation regarding expansion of non-conformity
• Adoption of October 16, 2023, minutes

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board met to discuss land subdivision laws and budget amendments. The board adopted a local law removing the requirement for periodic special permit recertifications, moving instead to compliance reviews during regular building inspections.

• Adoption of Local Law: Special Permit Recertification Removal
• Continuation of public hearing on Flag Lot subdivision laws until January 23, 2024
• Request for Community Development Block Grant funding for Central Nyack Playground and Mini-Trans Bus
• Authorization of H2H Architects + Engineers for Grace Baptist Church demolition/asbestos design ($77,130.00)
• Contract increase for Parrott Road improvements ($94,133.03) and $95,000 serial bond financing

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review two applications: a primary wall sign for Innovative Esthetics at 12A Strawtown Road, West Nyack, and a formal review of multiple phased additions to the Intercos Warehouse at 200 Route 303, Conger. The board will also approve minutes from its November 13, 2023 meeting. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; dispositions are marked TBD.

• Sign review: Innovative Esthetics, 12A Strawtown Road, West Nyack (primary wall sign, represented by Foley Signs/Robin Foley)
• Formal review: Intercos Warehouse, 200 Route 303, Conger — multiple phased additions to existing building (represented by DCAK-MSA/Matt Seiff)
• Approval of AHRB minutes from November 13, 2023

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to conduct an initial State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) for a proposed senior housing development. The project involves demolishing existing structures and building a 146,880-square-foot complex with 96 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom units, plus a superintendent unit, on 9.18 acres on West Clarkstown Road in New City.

• Initial SEQRA review for ONE75 Senior Housing
• Proposed demolition of all existing structures on site
• Construction of 146,880 SF senior housing complex with 121 dwelling units
• Underground parking garage for 91 spaces and 126 exterior spaces (217 total)
• Property located on 9.18 acres of R-22 zoned land on West Clarkstown Road

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review 13 sign permit applications, the majority of which are for Storage King USA at 7201 Fashion Drive in Nanuet. The board will also consider minutes from its October 23, 2023 meeting. All items are sign reviews; no other business is listed.

• Storage King USA: 6 sign applications at 7201 Fashion Drive, Nanuet (wall, pylon, and temporary signs)
• Gentle Lux Spa: pylon sign insert at 298 Route 59, Central Nyack
• Comft + Releaf: pylon sign insert at 298 Route 59, Central Nyack
• Living Word Christian Fellowship: primary wall sign at 121 West Nyack Road, Suite 14, Nanuet, per ZBA decision #4358
• M & T Bank: primary wall sign at 228 South Main Street, New City

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is holding a preliminary budget hearing for 2024 followed by a resolution to adopt the annual budget. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. The board may also enter executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2024 budget
• Resolution adopting the 2024 Town of Clarkstown budget
• Executive session possible for personnel/litigation

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings on three major development proposals: a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Nanuet, a large warehouse addition in Congers, and an expansion of the Islamic Center of Rockland County in Valley Cottage. The board will also review two town board referrals regarding local laws on flag lots and special permit recertification, and consider referrals from neighboring towns. The meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium.

• Public hearing for Chick-fil-A: 5,228 SF restaurant with dual drive-thru lanes, 79 parking spaces, on 2.65 acres at Route 59 and College Avenue, Nanuet
• Public hearing for Intercos warehouse addition: 106,819 SF addition to existing 99,858 SF facility, total 206,677 SF, 271 parking spaces, on Route 303, Congers
• Public hearing for Islamic Center of Rockland County: 1,745 SF addition and new 29,200 SF two-story building, 204 parking spaces, on Mountainview Avenue, Valley Cottage
• Town board referral: local law amending Chapter 254 on flag lots
• Referral from Town of Ramapo: conversion of single-family dwelling to house of worship at 19 Trailside Place, New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and voted 7-0 to grant preliminary approval for a proposed Chick-Fil-A restaurant at the northwest corner of NYS Route 59 and College Avenue in Nanuet. The project includes a 5,228-square-foot restaurant with dual drive-thru lanes, 79 parking spaces (15 in reserve), and a lot merger. The board also read comments from multiple town, county, and state agencies and imposed conditions related to traffic, floodplain, trees, and other site improvements.

• Preliminary approval for Chick-Fil-A, 5,228 SF restaurant, dual drive-thru, 79 parking spaces (15 reserve), on 2.65 acres at Route 59 and College Avenue, Nanuet
• Lot merger and demolition of existing buildings as part of the proposal
• Conditions include adding a second construction exit on College Avenue and right-turn-only on West Nyack Road
• Tree preservation plan must be revised to require 46 trees (17 per acre) and include 8-inch DBH trees to remain
• Floodplain special permit and stormwater maintenance agreement required

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will review three site proposals: a new car wash in West Nyack, a contractor yard expansion in Valley Cottage, and a laundry building addition in Congers. The committee will provide technical feedback on these projects, which are at the discussion stage, not final approval.

• Spark Carwash: demolition and new 4,640 sq ft car wash with 28 parking spaces on 1.41 acres, Route 59, West Nyack
• MC Route 303 LLC: fill and gravel areas for construction material storage, expand contractor's yard on 1.53 acres, Route 303, Valley Cottage
• Tri State Linen: 6,570 sq ft addition to existing 10,800 sq ft laundry building on 2.88 acres, Route 303, Congers

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve the October minutes, receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management, and review the Superintendent's monthly report and September budget summary. The agenda also lists upcoming December holiday events, including tree lightings and a winter event, with a rain date noted.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent's monthly report
• Budget summary for September 2023
• Upcoming events: Candy Cane Hunt & Tree Lighting (Dec 1), Tree Lighting West Nyack (Dec 8), Menorah Lighting (Dec 11), Winter Wonderland (Dec 14)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Sanitation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and a key decision on a waste carting company. They will vote on whether to deny AAA Carting & Rubbish Removal's reapplication and set a public hearing for it. The agenda also includes renewing Carter's license, adopting prior minutes, and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Resolution to deny AAA Carting & Rubbish Removal reapplication
• Resolution to set a public hearing for AAA Carting reapplication
• Carter renewal
• 2024 meeting schedule
• Adoption of October 18, 2023 minutes

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is meeting to vote on a resolution requiring all applicants to Town Land Use Boards to disclose beneficial owners, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect residential areas. The board will also consider a budget amendment, an auditing contract, and set public hearings on flag lots and special permit recertification. A previously scheduled public hearing on extending disclosure requirements is being cancelled.

• Resolution requiring disclosure of beneficial owners for all land use board applicants
• Budget amendment reallocating funds across departments, including $82,300 from community center salaries
• Auditing contract with Berard & Associates CPA's PC: $59,000 (2023), $61,000 (2024), $63,000 (2025), plus $3,500/year for single audit if required
• Public hearing set for Nov 28 on local law to prohibit flag lots in subdivisions
• Public hearing set for Nov 28 on removing special permit recertification requirement

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review six sign permit applications and one building review. The board will consider primary and secondary wall signs for several businesses in Nanuet and New City, with some requiring a supermajority vote due to height. One building review concerns a new roof over an existing walkway at Animal Medical of New City.

• Sign review for Clarkstown Coin & Jewelry, 115 S. Main Street, Nanuet (primary wall sign)
• Sign review for Vogue Salon, 78 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet (secondary wall sign, supermajority for height)
• Sign review for Full Spectrum Building Group, 147 S. Main Street, New City (primary wall sign, supermajority for height)
• Sign review for Joleen's Beauty Bar, 18 Second Street, New City (primary wall sign, supermajority for height)
• Building review for Animal Medical of New City, 22 New Hempstead Road, New City (new roof over existing walkway)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing two development proposals at this meeting. The first is a 2-lot subdivision with single-family homes on each lot in Valley Cottage. The second is a proposed Popeye's restaurant with a drive-thru in Nanuet. The committee provides technical review and recommendations on these projects.

• Rockland Lake Estates: 2-lot subdivision, R-15 zoned land, 0.75 acres, near Route 9W and Atchinson Street, Valley Cottage
• Popeye's Pad: 2,536 SF one-story restaurant with drive-thru, MRS zoned land, 14.60 acres, south of NYS Route 59, east of S. Middletown Road, Nanuet

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a special meeting to authorize legal action against property owners for alleged zoning, fire, and building code violations. The board will also vote on hiring an outside law firm to handle litigation at a rate of $275 per hour, capped at $20,000.

• Authorize Town Attorney to seek court injunction against operations at 168 West Clarkstown Road, New City, NY, owned by Spira Zuroch
• Authorize agreement with DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP at $275/hour, capped at $20,000, for litigation against First Choice SV Property Management LLC
• Authorize law firm to commence proceedings against various properties managed by First Choice SV Property Management LLC for code violations

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from Living Word Christian Fellowship. The applicant is seeking permission for an exterior wall sign at 121 West Nyack Road, STE 14, Nanuet, NY.

• Public hearing for Appeal #4358: Living Word Christian Fellowship
• Variance request for an exterior wall sign at 121 West Nyack Rd, STE 14, Nanuet, NY
• Adoption of September 11, 2023, meeting minutes

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing three development proposals: a McDonald's redevelopment in New City, an automotive repair and storage facility in Congers, and a lot merger with parking expansion in West Nyack. These are advisory reviews, not final decisions.

• McDonald's redevelopment: demolish existing restaurant, build 4,455 SF new one with 41 parking spaces on Cavalry Drive, New City
• Storage Lot Realty: auto repair shop in existing 7,000 SF building, 13 parking spaces, vehicle storage on adjacent lots, Congers
• 169 Western Lot Merger: merge 3 lots, demolish residence, add parking to total 198 spaces on Western Highway, West Nyack

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review several sign permit applications for businesses in Nanuet and New City. The board will also conduct a formal review of lighting and landscape plans for a parking lot expansion at Culinary Depot.

• Sign permits for Prime Storage at 21 Pralle Lane, Nanuet
• Sign permits for Crunch Fitness at 184 North Main Street, New City
• Sign permit for Clarkstown Coin & Jewelery at 115 Main Street, Nanuet
• Lighting and landscape review for Culinary Depot at 150 Pipetown Hill Road, Nanuet

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions covering budget amendments, contract awards, and personnel actions. Key items include a $46,100 tree replacement project on Cranford Drive, a $75,000 stormwater mapping grant, and several police department appointments and expenses.

• Awarding Bid #17-2023 for Cranford Drive tree replacement to Ascape Landscape & Construction Corp. for $46,100
• Authorizing $25,760 in serial bonds for tree replacement on Cranford Drive
• Authorizing $75,000 in grant-funded stormwater mapping services with Civil Design Works and Civil Tec Engineering
• Amending budget to allocate $36,846.10 from seized property and $1,446.50 from DARE donations
• Appointing Peter Saladino as Police Officer at $66,913 annually

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent, and review the Fall/Winter brochure, 2024 meeting dates, and the August 2023 budget summary. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent's Monthly Report
• Fall/Winter Brochure review
• Budget Summary – August 2023

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution that would designate the 2024 tentative budget as the preliminary budget and schedule a public hearing for November 9, 2023. The board will also take public comments on agenda items and may enter executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• Resolution to adopt 2024 tentative budget as preliminary budget
• Public hearing scheduled for November 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, NY
• Town Clerk directed to prepare 25 copies of the budget for public distribution
• Town Attorney to prepare notice and publish in newspaper of general circulation

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review sign permits, a facade renovation, a landscape plan, and a proposed home addition. Most items are sign applications for businesses in New City and Nanuet, with some requiring supermajority votes for height or area. The board will also continue an informal landscape discussion and review a residential addition in a historic district.

• Sign permits for Roberts Building, 60 South Main Street, New City (tenant directory and wall signs)
• Four sign applications for Crunch Fitness, 184 North Main Street, New City, including supermajority requests for height and total area
• Primary wall sign for Rise Athletics, 206 West Route 59, Nanuet
• Freestanding sign for Theresa M. Kenny Attorney at Law, 334 South Middletown Road, Nanuet, must meet 25-foot requirement
• Facade renovation of New City Center-Building #2 (Shoprite), 44 North Main Street, New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board granted final site plan approval for a 6,570 square foot addition to the Tri State Linen commercial laundry and linen service building at 2.88 acres on NYS Route 303 in Congers. The approval includes conditions from multiple agencies, such as payment of $15,887.98 in inspection fees, a stormwater maintenance agreement, and a parking space size waiver. The board voted 6-0 in favor.

• Final approval for 6,570 SF addition to Tri State Linen, 10,800 SF existing building, Route 303, Congers
• Inspection fees of $15,887.98 due
• Parking space size waiver: 10 x 19 feet instead of required 10 x 19.6 feet
• Stormwater maintenance agreement required
• Approval expires in 180 days unless conditions met

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board is meeting to conduct final reviews of two commercial projects: a 6,570 sq ft addition to the Tri State Linen facility in Congers and a 39,894 sq ft building at 540 Landmark Drive. The board will also handle correspondence and approve minutes from the September 20 meeting.

• Final review: Tri State Linen, 6,570 SF addition to existing 10,800 SF building, 2.88 acres COS zoned land, east side of NYS Route 303, Congers
• Final review: 540 Landmark Drive (Lot #5), 39,894 sq ft building with mezzanine, 3.95 acres M zoned land, east side of Landmark Drive, Congers
• Minutes of September 20, 2023 meeting

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301. The board will review several sign applications, a facade renovation, a landscape discussion, and a proposed residential addition. The September 25 meeting was postponed to this date.

• Sign permits for Roberts Building at 60 South Main Street, New City (tenant directory and wall sign)
• Four sign applications for Crunch Fitness at 184 North Main Street, New City, including temporary and primary wall signs and two pylon signs requiring supermajority votes
• Facade renovation for New City Center Building #2 (Shoprite) at 44 North Main Street, New City
• Continued informal landscape discussion for Mountainview Ave. North and South at 560 Mountainview Avenue, Valley Cottage
• Proposed addition to DiGiacomo residence at 165 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, partially in historic district

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and voted unanimously to grant preliminary and final subdivision approval and preliminary site plan approval to Culinary Depot Inc. for a 34-space parking lot and formalization of a subdivision on 0.47 acres in Nanuet. The approvals are subject to numerous conditions from county and state agencies, including stormwater management, fire truck turning radius, and resolution of a Stream Control Act violation.

• 34-space parking lot accessory to Culinary Depot headquarters in Spring Valley
• Formalization of subdivision on 0.47 acres at Pipetown Hill Road and S. Pascack Road, Nanuet
• Preliminary and final subdivision approval granted (6:0 vote)
• Preliminary site plan approval granted (6:0 vote)
• Conditions include infiltration tests, SWPPP, fire truck turning radius, and Stream Control Act permit

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings and SEQRA reviews on four development proposals, including a three-lot subdivision in Nanuet, a parking lot for Culinary Depot, a two-lot subdivision in West Nyack, and a contractor's storage yard in Congers. The board will also consider a referral from the Town of Ramapo and an extension request from Jaguar/Land Rover of West Nyack.

• 54 N. Pascack Rd, Nanuet: three-lot subdivision, existing dwelling demolished, 1.3 acres R-15
• Culinary Depot Inc.: 34-space parking lot, .47 acres MF-2, Nanuet
• Clarksville Heights: two-lot subdivision, 1.51 acres R-15, West Nyack
• Burts Road Corp.: contractor's storage yard with trailers, 1.38 acres M, Congers
• Jaguar/Land Rover of West Nyack: 30-day extension request to 10/11/23

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a mixed-use development in New City, including a six-story residential building with 152 apartments, a retail building, and a restaurant with a drive-thru. The project also includes an expansion of the existing DeCicco's supermarket mezzanine. The committee is providing technical feedback on the application.

• Proposed removal of 20,770 SF building and construction of 176,350 SF six-story, 152-unit residential building
• Construction of 8,625 SF one-story commercial retail building
• Construction of 2,700 SF one-story restaurant with drive-thru
• 8,500 SF mezzanine buildout of existing DeCicco's supermarket (no footprint increase)
• Site: 11.972 acres, H4 zoned land, east side of Main Street and west of Route 304, New City

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution authorizing the Town Attorney to sue in Supreme Court over alleged zoning, fire, and building code violations at 295 New Hempstead Road. The board may also enter executive session for personnel or litigation matters. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Resolution authorizing Town Attorney to seek temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunctions against continued operation of certain uses at 295 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
• Property owned by Shloima Koppel and occupied by tenants
• Alleged violations of Clarkstown Zoning Code, Fire Codes, Building Administration, and NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to merge two lots and construct multifamily buildings on Route 9W in Valley Cottage. The project includes two multifamily buildings with a total of six two-bedroom units and a community building, while retaining an existing single-family home. The committee's discussion is advisory only.

• Proposed merger of two adjacent lots (53.13-2-28 & 29) on Route 9W
• Construction of a 2,830 SF multifamily building with four 2-bedroom units
• Construction of a 1,415 SF multifamily building with two 2-bedroom units
• Addition of a 400 SF community building
• Existing 1,200 SF single-family dwelling to remain

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on two local laws: one standardizing shopping center parking requirements and another requiring disclosure of beneficial owners of entities owning residential real estate. The board will also consider resolutions on contracts, hiring, and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of local law amending Chapter 290 to standardize shopping center parking requirements (1 per 300 sq ft for centers on 2+ acres)
• Public hearing and adoption of local law amending Chapter 157 to require disclosure of beneficial owners of entities owning residential real estate
• Authorize agreement with H2M Architects + Engineers for West Nyack Hamlet Revitalization Phase 2 ($21,050)
• Authorize agreement with McLaren Engineering Group for structural services at two dams ($70,000)
• Authorize purchase of municipal vehicles and equipment (up to $450,000, funded by serial bonds)

The Board adopted Resolution 384‑2023, amending Chapter 290 to standardize shopping‑center parking requirements, by unanimous vote. The Board also adopted Resolution 385‑2023, amending Chapter 157 to require filing of beneficial‑owner information for residential real‑estate LLCs, also unanimously. Both adoptions followed motions to close and adopt the respective public hearings.

• Adopted Resolution 384‑2023 (Shopping Center Parking Requirements) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 385‑2023 (LLC beneficial‑owner filing requirement) – unanimous
• Motion to close and adopt Public Hearing #1 – unanimous
• Motion to close and adopt Public Hearing #2 – unanimous

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed multiple resident complaints regarding speeding and congestion. It recommended increasing traffic light timing on West Clarkstown Road and installing various 'Limited Sight Distance' and 'No Parking' signs across the town. Most requests for speed bumps and new stop signs were denied following field investigations.

• Recommended increasing traffic light timing from 12.5 to 16 seconds at West Clarkstown Road and New Clarkstown Road
• Recommended two 'Limited Sight Distance' signs for Upper Depew Avenue
• Denied speed bumps and 'Hidden Driveway' signs for Upper Depeu Avenue
• Denied speed bumps and sidewalks for Vincent Street and Newport Drive
• Recommended 'Limited Sight Distance' sign and vegetation trimming for Phillips Hill Road
• Recommended moving and adding 'No Parking' signs at Benson Avenue intersection
• Submitted resolution to Town Board for 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs at West Street/Chestnut Street
• Accepted minutes from August 7, 2023

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board will review several sign permits, a solar carport installation at Chase Bank, and formal reviews for new buildings at Cubesmart-Thruway Plaza and Chick-Fil-A on Route 59. The board will also hold an informal discussion on a landscape design for a Mountainview Avenue property. Decisions include previously approved signs, variance grants, and one denied variance.

• Chase Bank solar carports at 250 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet
• Cubesmart-Thruway Plaza new building and multiple sign reviews, including variance requests
• Chick-Fil-A at 68-80 East Route 59, Nanuet: formal building review and sign variances, one denied
• Sunoco pump signs at 128 North Main Street, New City (supermajority for area)
• Wholeness Center sign repaint at 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage

The Board approved building, lighting, and landscape plans for a new Chick-Fil-A and a Cubesmart self-storage facility. Several business sign permits were approved, while solar carport plans for Chase Bank and landscape modifications for a Mountainview Avenue project were tabled for more information.

• Approved building, lighting, and landscape plans for Chick-Fil-A at 68-80 East Route 59 (Unanimous)
• Approved five sign permits for Chick-Fil-A at 68-80 East Route 59 (Unanimous)
• Approved building, lighting, and landscape for Cubesmart at 308-330 West Route 59 (Unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign and plaza monument insert for Cubesmart (Unanimous)
• Approved sign painting for Wholeness Center Spa & Wellness (Unanimous)
• Approved wall sign for Crossroad Asian Kitchen (Unanimous)
• Approved pump decals and primary wall sign for Sunoco at 128 North Main Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled solar carport plans for Chase Bank pending further technical data

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks to build a sports court and pool patio at 2 Nelson Lane, Congers; the other seeks to add a roof over an existing rear patio at 16 Duane Avenue, New City. The board will also adopt minutes from its August 21, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal #4357: Chanelle Peters, 2 Nelson Lane, Congers — variance for max lot coverage to build pool patio and sport court (R-22 district)
• Appeal #4360: Shajan & Soji Thottakara, 16 Duane Avenue, New City — variance for floor area ratio to construct roof on existing rear patio (R-15 district)
• Adoption of minutes from August 21, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a variance for a pool patio and sport court at 2 Nelson Lane and a roof for a rear patio at 16 Duane Avenue. The 2 Nelson Lane approval includes specific conditions regarding stormwater mitigation and a limit on lot coverage.

• Approved lot coverage variance for pool patio and sport court at 2 Nelson Lane (7-0)
• Conditioned 2 Nelson Lane approval on stormwater mitigation and reducing lot coverage to 32%
• Approved FAR variance for a roof on an existing rear patio at 16 Duane Avenue (7-0)
• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Board of Ethics is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including formally adopting minutes from its June 23, 2023 meeting, updating efforts to fill a board vacancy, and reviewing the 2023 financial disclosure filing season for calendar year 2022. The board will also confirm or reschedule remaining 2023 meeting dates and report to the Town Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Formal adoption of June 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on filling Board of Ethics vacancy
• Update on 2023 financial disclosure filing season for calendar year 2022
• Confirmation/rescheduling of remaining 2023 meeting dates and report to Town Board

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the June 23, 2023 meeting. Members discussed filling an empty board seat and reviewed the status of 2022 financial disclosure statements.

• Approved June 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management, and review budget summaries for June and July 2023. The board will discuss emotional support animals in parks, pickleball improvements and policy, fee structures for turf fields and pickleball courts, and park sign updates. Upcoming events include a family campout, a grand opening, a car show, and a community tag sale.

• Discussion of fee structure for turf fields and pickleball courts
• Pickleball improvements and policy considerations
• Emotional support animals in parks discussion
• Park signs updates
• Budget summaries for June and July 2023

The board agreed to implement new rotation and equipment rules for the Congers pickleball courts to improve flow. The board also reviewed facility maintenance updates and discussed potential changes to park signage and animal policies.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to limit one-hour reservations to courts 1 and 2, with remaining seven courts for rotation play
• Agreed to move paddle racks outside of each court entrance
• Scheduled outdoor court lights to turn on one hour earlier

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301. The board will review several sign permit applications, including those requiring a supermajority vote, and discuss building facade renovations and an informal review for a new carwash building. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Sign permit 2023-0995 for Philly Pretzel Factory at 98 S. Main Street, New City (primary wall sign, supermajority required)
• Sign permit 2023-0959 for New City Library at 220 N. Main Street (redesigned wall sign)
• Three sign permits for Montefiore Einstein at 3 Centerock Road, West Nyack (two monument signs and one plaza/directory sign, all supermajority required)
• Facade renovations for New City Center Buildings #3 and #4 at 44 North Main Street, New City
• Informal review for Splash Carwash at 140 Route 59, West Nyack (new building in existing footprint and rear addition)

The Board approved several commercial signs and facade renovations for buildings at 44 North Main Street. A proposal for a new car wash at 140 Route 59 underwent informal review without a vote.

• Approved Philly Pretzel Factory wall sign at 98 S. Main Street (unanimous supermajority)
• Approved New City Library wall sign at 220 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved two monument signs for Montefiore Einstein at 3 Centerock Road (unanimous supermajority)
• Approved plaza/directory sign for Montefiore Einstein at 3 Centerock Road (unanimous supermajority)
• Approved facade renovation for New City Center Building #3 at 44 North Main Street, provided existing signs are not rehung (unanimous)
• Approved facade renovation for New City Center Building #4 at 44 North Main Street, provided existing signs are not rehung (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a one-story 2,536-square-foot Popeye's Restaurant with a drive-thru, to be built in the parking lot of the At Home store at the Shops at Nanuet. The site is on 14.60 acres of MRS zoned land south of NYS Route 59 and east of S. Middletown Road in Nanuet. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural meeting logistics.

• Proposed Popeye's Restaurant with drive-thru, 2,536 sq ft
• Location: parking lot of At Home store, Shops at Nanuet
• Property: 14.60 acres, MRS zoned, south of NYS Route 59, east of S. Middletown Road

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a local law amending building construction administration, followed by resolutions on appointments, budget amendments, and various contracts. Key items include using ARPA funds to support volunteer ambulance corps and paramedic services, extending a landfill services contract, and authorizing equipment purchases for the highway department.

• Public hearing on Local Law 8-2023 amending Chapter 109 (building construction noncompliance)
• Appoint Michael Bongiorno as Town Justice (annual salary $93,063)
• Authorize ARPA funding: Congers-Valley Cottage $41,000, Nanuet $70,000, New City $72,000, Nyack $25,000, Spring Hill $16,900, Rockland Paramedics $61,000
• Extend HDR Engineering landfill services contract to July 31, 2025 (not to exceed $157,344)
• Authorize $1,600,000 in serial bonds for highway department equipment

The Town Board appointed Michael Bongiorno to the position of Town Justice and adopted a local law amending building construction administration. The board also approved a contract for energy performance audits and authorized ARPA funding for ambulance and paramedic services.

• Adopted Local Law amending Chapter 109 regarding building construction noncompliance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Bongiorno as Town Justice (3-1-1)
• Accepted July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for local law amending Chapter 157 of Town Code (Unanimous)
• Authorized ARPA funding for volunteer ambulance corps and paramedic services (4-0-1)
• Awarded energy performance contract to Siemens (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Appeal #4356 by Jacqueline Maffei-Lewis for property at 16 Stratford Place, New City. The applicant seeks variances from zoning code requirements to construct an addition and legalize the location of an existing shed. The board will also consider adopting the minutes from its July 24, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Appeal #4356 for variances (FAR, side yard, accessory building setback) at 16 Stratford Place, R-15 district
• Proposal includes constructing an addition and legalizing an existing shed
• Adoption of minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a home addition and the legalization of an existing shed. The approval was granted based on modified plans that remove a proposed rear addition and increase the side yard setback.

• Approved Appeal #4356 for home addition and shed legalization at 16 Stratford Place (6-0)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and voted on the preliminary site plan for Vanderbilt Grande, a proposed 100-unit active adult residential (AAR) senior housing development on 5 acres on NYS Route 304 in New City. The board closed the public hearing, adopted a recreational lands resolution requiring a $400,000 money-in-lieu-of-land payment (satisfied by a land transfer), and overrode two Rockland County Planning comments. The applicant withdrew a request for reserve visitor parking, so all 250 parking spaces will be built now.

• Public hearing closed for Vanderbilt Grande, a 100-unit AAR senior housing development with four 4-story buildings and 250 parking spaces on NYS Route 304, New City
• Board adopted Provision of Recreational Lands resolution: $400,000 MILL payment (100 units x $4,000) satisfied by transfer of 7.7-acre Valley Cottage parcel; Town to pay $125,000 from MILL fund to complete Long Path trail
• Board overrode Rockland County Planning Comment #5 (unit reduction due to slopes) and Comment #12 (additional outdoor recreation) by 7:0 votes
• Applicant withdrew request for reserve visitor parking; all 250 spaces will be installed
• Residents raised concerns about traffic and preservation of old train station; board said station cannot be moved due to deterioration

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review three development proposals: a proposed Jaguar/Land Rover dealership in West Nyack, a subdivision in Valley Cottage, and a subdivision in New City. The committee will provide technical review and recommendations on these projects.

• Jaguar/Land Rover of West Nyack: proposed lot merger, demolition, and construction of a 31,991 sq ft dealership with 150 parking spaces on 3.40 acres on NYS Route 59
• Helmke-Travaglini Subdivision: proposed subdivision and single-family dwelling on .87 and 5.6 acres east of Kings Highway in Valley Cottage
• Soshy Subdivision: proposed 2-lot subdivision and demolition on 2.75 acres on Strawtown Road in New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a 100-unit senior housing development on Route 304 in New City, and will discuss a local law amending shopping center parking requirements. The board will also review a referral from the Village of New Square for a 21-unit subdivision on Reagan Road, and consider minutes from the July 26 meeting.

• Public hearing: Vanderbilt Grande, 100 two-bedroom senior units, 4 buildings, 250 parking spaces, 5 acres on Route 304 near Congers Road
• Town Board referral: local law amending Chapter 290 (shopping center parking requirements)
• Village of New Square referral: Rainbow Estates, 217-261 Reagan Road, 21 dwelling units subdivision and merger
• Minutes of July 26, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board approved resolutions to override two Rockland County Department of Planning comments regarding the Vanderbilt Grande senior housing project. The Board also discussed a land deal to satisfy recreational land requirements and rejected a request for reserve parking.

• Overrode Rockland County Comment #5 regarding unit reduction and site constraints (7-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Comment #12 regarding additional outdoor recreational facilities (7-0)
• Denied request for reserve parking; applicant agreed to install all parking now
• Approved $400,000 MILL credit and $125,000 Town payment for a 7.7-acre parcel in Valley Cottage

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is reviewing numerous sign permit applications and building renovation proposals. Items include new wall signs for local businesses, a KFC/Taco Bell rebranding, and solar carports for a Chase Bank. The board will also discuss a traffic advisory referral.

• Sign permits for Los Amigos II, AAccess.Net, Synergy Acupuncture, Philly Pretzel Factory, New City Library, KFC/Taco Bell, Montefiore Einstein, Fidelity Investments, Buffalo Wild Wings, Floor & Décor
• KFC/Taco Bell at 286 Route 59, Nanuet: façade renovation and rebranding with multiple wall signs and menu boards
• Chase Bank at 250 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet: solar carports (TBD)
• New City Center Buildings #3 and #4 at 44 North Main Street: façade renovations (TBD)
• Referral from traffic advisory board regarding Buena Vista Road and Conklin Road intersection

The Board approved several commercial sign permits and a comprehensive facade renovation for a KFC/Taco Bell. Some items were adjourned due to a lack of members for a required supermajority vote. The Board also requested vegetation cutting at the Buena Vista Road and Conklin Road intersection for visibility.

• Approved KFC/Taco Bell facade renovation and rebranding (unanimous)
• Approved 4 KFC/Taco Bell wall signs and menu board painting (unanimous)
• Approved signs for Los Amigos II, AAccess.Net, Synergy Acupuncture, and New City Library (unanimous)
• Approved wall and awning signs for Montefiore Einstein 3 (unanimous)
• Approved monument inserts for Fidelity Investments and Buffalo Wild Wings (unanimous)
• Approved three Floor and Décor signs per ZBA approval (unanimous)
• Tabled Philly Pretzel Factory and Montefiore Einstein 3 monument signs due to lack of supermajority
• Requested Highway Department cut back vegetation at Buena Vista Road and Conklin Road

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed multiple resident complaints regarding speeding and parking. It recommended 'No Parking Anytime' signs for Albacon Road and Corporate Way to ensure emergency vehicle access, while denying requests for speed bumps or new stop signs on several other residential streets.

• Recommended 'No Parking Anytime' signs for the east side of Albacon Road
• Recommended 'No Parking Any Time' signs for both sides of Corporate Way
• Denied requests for speed bumps and additional signage on Vincent Street and Newport Drive
• Denied requests for speed bumps and 'Local Traffic Only' signs on Sedge Road
• Denied requests for speed bumps or a stop sign at Rockford Drive and Nuthatch Drive
• Recommended installing one 30mph speed limit sign on Rockford Drive at Strawtown Road
• Referred Lake Road/N. Congers Avenue and Old Route 304 issues to Rockland County Highway Dept.
• Accepted minutes from July 3, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Appeal #4352 by Animal Medical of New City, seeking variances to build an addition at 22 New Hempstead Road. The board will also adopt minutes from its July 24, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains one substantive item and routine procedural business.

• Public hearing on Appeal #4352 for variances from front yard and max building height requirements
• Addition to existing building at 22 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
• Property in PO Zoning District, Tax Map 43.15-1-46 f/k/a 58-F-12.3
• Adoption of minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for area variances regarding front yard and building height requirements for an animal hospital addition. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 24, 2023.

• Approved Appeal #4352 for Animal Medical of New City to construct a 324 square foot addition (5-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board voted 6-0 to establish a $10,000 escrow to fund the town consultant's review of the traffic impact study for the Lightbridge Academy Nanuet project. The motion was made by Streitman, seconded by DeGaetano, and carried with ayes from Guardaro, Katz, Bertolino, and Caprara. The agenda also includes distribution of the meeting minutes to various town departments and boards.

• Established $10,000 escrow for review of Lightbridge Academy Nanuet traffic study
• Project location: 64.05-2-14 (FKA 32-B-2.3), Nanuet
• Applicant's traffic consultant: Colliers Engineering
• Minutes distributed to Clarkstown Attorney, Building, Town Clerk, Engineering, Highway, and Planning departments

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing two site plans at this meeting. The first is a proposed merger of three lots in West Nyack with demolition of an existing residence and addition of parking. The second is a proposal in Nanuet to demolish a vacant building and construct a new one with day-care and retail space.

• 169 Western Highway, West Nyack: merger of 3 lots, demolition, 198 parking spaces on 19.3 acres
• Lightbridge Academy Nanuet: demolition of 10,277 SF building, new 20,560 SF building with 12,122 SF day-care and 8,438 SF retail
• Both projects are under TAC review; no decisions noted

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board is meeting in person to review a proposed three-lot subdivision at 54 N. Pascack Road in Nanuet, which includes demolishing an existing dwelling. The board will hold a public hearing and review under SEQRA. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and SEQRA review for 54 N. Pascack Rd SD (tax parcel 57.11-2-13)
• Proposed three-lot subdivision on 1.3 acres of R-15 zoned land
• Existing dwelling to be demolished
• Property located east side of N. Pascack Road, ~400 ft north of Smith Road, Nanuet
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board deemed a proposal for a two-family dwelling at 149-151 Pascack Road to be a significant overutilization of the site. Additionally, the Board established a $10,000 escrow for a traffic study review for Lightbridge Academy Nanuet.

• Deemed proposal for two-family dwelling at 149-151 Pascack Road a significant overutilization of the site (6-0)
• Established $10,000 escrow for Town consultant review of Lightbridge Academy Nanuet traffic study (6-0)
• Continued application for three lot subdivision at 54 N. Pascack Rd to September 20, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests for residential projects in New City, including attached and detached garages and a home addition. The board will also adopt minutes from its July 10 meeting. All items are public hearings; no final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Appeal #4336: Nicanor Honrado, 66 Second Street — variances for attached garage (front yard, max building coverage)
• Appeal #4347: Keith & Joan Braunfotel, 12 Balmoral Drive — variances for two-story detached garage (lot coverage, setbacks, height)
• Appeal #4348: Eric & Krista Mayer, 10 Virginia Street — variances for addition, attached garage, front portico, and to legalize existing shed
• Minutes of July 10, 2023 to be distributed and adopted

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a front yard setback variance for an attached garage at 66 Second Street. A request for a two-story detached garage at 12 Balmoral Drive was discussed, but the minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved front yard setback variance for attached garage at 66 Second Street (7-0)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for ONE75 Senior Housing, a 170,099 SF three-story complex with 122 dwelling units and 217 parking spaces on 9.18 acres at West Clarkstown Road in New City. The project requires a special permit and site plan approval. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference.

• Proposed demolition of all existing structures on the site
• Construction of 96 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom units plus one superintendent unit
• Underground parking garage for 91 spaces and 126 exterior spaces
• Located on R-22 zoned land on the east side of West Clarkstown Road

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of a local law that would amend zoning regulations for the New City Hamlet Center's H1-H4 districts, aiming to promote mixed-use development, housing variety, and affordable units. The board will also vote on a series of resolutions covering contracts, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of local law amending Chapter 290 for New City Hamlet Center zoning districts
• Authorizing $50,000 increase for A/E consultant services for Snake Hill Road over CSX River Line
• Authorizing $257,554.86 for roof replacement at Congers Train Station Depot/Museum
• Awarding bid for residential refuse and bulk collection services
• Appointing Darryl Draper as Code Enforcement Officer I at $69,555 annually

The Town Board approved amendments to the Zoning Code regarding bulk, parking, and use regulations for the New City Hamlet Center. Several resolutions were passed to fund infrastructure projects, including roof repairs for the Congers Train Station and improvements to the Congers Memorial Park Pickleball Complex.

• Adopted Local Law amending New City Hamlet Center Zoning Districts (Unanimous)
• Approved $257,554.86 contract with Frank Stevens & Sons Roofing for Congers Train Station Depot/Museum roof (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,740.97 in MILOL funds for Congers Memorial Park Pickleball Complex improvements (Unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 increase for A/E Consultant Services for Snake Hill Road over CSX River Line (Unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 in serial bonds for Snake Hill Road improvements (Unanimous)
• Authorized $258,000 in serial bonds for Congers Train Station Depot/Museum improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,960.55 in MILOL funds for Belleville Landscaping Inc. to replace monument base at Congers Train Station (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for proposed local law regarding shopping center parking requirements (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board will meet to approve June meeting minutes, review the May budget summary, receive a facilities management update, and hear the superintendent's report on pool updates and summer programs. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023
• May 2023 budget summary review
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent's report on pool updates and summer programs
• Upcoming concerts at Kevin Landau Park, Lake Nanuet Ballfield, and West Nyack Hamlet Green

The board approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. Members discussed pool pass eligibility for non-residents and provided updates on pickleball court facilities and Congers Lake maintenance.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2023 (all in favor)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and granted preliminary approval for an amended site plan at Thruway Plaza in Nanuet, replacing a proposed hotel with a four-story, 114,416-square-foot self-storage facility (CubeSmart) plus a Quick Chek and Dunkin'. The board reaffirmed a negative declaration under SEQRA, closed the public hearing, and adopted the preliminary approval resolution with conditions. The project is allowed by right, and the board noted it cannot deny the use.

• Preliminary approval for 114,416 sq ft self-storage facility at 6.66 acres, northwest corner of NYS Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14, Nanuet
• Reaffirmed Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the amended site plan
• Conditions include two EV charging stations and removal of no-outdoor-seating note
• Rockland County Sewer District noted no impact fee required, but $1,850 fee paid for prior hotel may be refundable
• Public hearing closed with no speakers; one opposition email read into record

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will review two proposals: a 7-lot subdivision on 4.22 acres of R-15 zoned land at 36 New Hempstead Road in New City, and a chairman's endorsement for a 2,472 SF two-story commercial building with 8 parking spaces at 27 N Rockland Ave in Congers, which includes demolition of an existing dwelling and shed. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• 7-lot subdivision at 36 New Hempstead Road, New City (SD 43.14-3-48)
• 2,472 SF commercial building with 8 parking spaces at 27 N Rockland Ave, Congers (SL 44.15-2-11)
• Demolition of existing 1-story frame dwelling and shed at 27 N Rockland Ave
• R-15 zoning for subdivision site; LS zoning for commercial site

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board granted preliminary approval to amend a site plan at Thruway Plaza, replacing a proposed hotel with a four-story, 114,416 square foot self-storage facility. The board also reaffirmed a Negative Declaration under SEQRA and waived several submittal requirements.

• Waived specific location, vicinity, and preliminary site plan map submittal requirements (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Thruway Plaza amended site plan (7-0)
• Reaffirmed Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the amended site plan (7-0)
• Granted Preliminary Approval for the self-storage facility site plan (7-0)
• Required installation of two EV charging stations as a condition of approval
• Required removal of map note prohibiting outdoor seating for Quick Check

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings and environmental reviews for two preliminary proposals: a self-storage facility at Thruway Plaza in Nanuet and a three-lot subdivision on N. Pascack Road. The board will also receive status updates on several other projects and consider adopting minutes from the previous meeting.

• Thruway Plaza: replace approved hotel with 114,416 sq ft self-storage, 132,544 sq ft total, 126 parking spaces, 6.66 acres at Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14, Nanuet
• 54 N. Pascack Rd: three-lot subdivision, existing dwelling demolished, 1.3 acres R-15, east side of N. Pascack Rd, 400 ft north of Smith Rd, Nanuet
• Status updates: Capasso SD, 27 N. Rockland, Congers; Valley Heights Apartment Extension, 6&12 Bethune Blvd/11 White St, Spring Valley (lead agency notice)
• Minutes of June 21, 2023 meeting to be approved

The Planning Board granted preliminary approval to amend the Thruway Plaza site plan, replacing a proposed hotel with a four-story, 114,416 square foot self-storage facility. The board also reaffirmed a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the project. Approval is subject to several conditions, including the addition of EV charging stations.

• Granted preliminary approval for Thruway Plaza amended site plan (7-0)
• Reaffirmed Negative Declaration under SEQRA (7-0)
• Waived specific submittal requirements for location and vicinity maps (7-0)
• Closed public hearing regarding the self-storage facility (7-0)
• Required installation of two EV charging stations as a condition of approval
• Required removal of map note prohibiting outdoor seating

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed multiple resident complaints regarding speeding and parking. It recommended a new parking restriction at one intersection and referred several other safety concerns to the police and highway departments.

• Approved June 5, 2023 minutes
• Recommended 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at Albacon Road and Forest Brook Road
• Tabled Medway Avenue/Tremont Avenue parking and patio issues for further review
• Tabled Windmill Lane/Cross Street/Second Street stop sign request pending more information
• Referred Concord Drive/Dorchester Road crosswalk repainting to Highway Department
• Referred Red Rock Road/Buena Vista Road streetlight feasibility to DEFM
• Denied speed bump request for Depew Avenue
• Referred Brookside Avenue/Lake Road sidewalk blockage to Building Department

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on July 10, 2023, to consider four variance requests. Two are new public hearings: Floor & Décor Outlets seeks signage variances at 32 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet, and Shimshon Neiman seeks an access driveway variance at 286 New Hempstead Road, New City. Two are continued hearings: a single-family dwelling at 286A New Hempstead Road and an addition at 25 London Terrace. The board will also adopt minutes from June 26, 2023.

• Appeal #4353: Floor & Décor Outlets of America, Inc. – signage variances at 32 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet (CS district)
• Appeal #4354: Shimshon Neiman – access driveway variance at 286 New Hempstead Road, New City (R-40 district)
• Appeal #4328 (continued): Shimshon Neiman – variances to construct single-family dwelling at 286A New Hempstead Road
• Appeal #4342 (continued): Mathew Maruthelil – variances to construct addition at 25 London Terrace
• Adoption of June 26, 2023 minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved signage variances for Floor & Décor Outlets of America, Inc. after the applicant agreed to reduce the number of facade signs. The Board also approved a driveway variance for Shimshon Neiman to provide access to a vacant lot.

• Approved signage variances for Floor & Décor Outlets of America, Inc. at 32 S Middletown Road (5-0)
• Approved driveway variance for Shimshon Neiman at 286 New Hempstead Road (5-0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review three applications: two sign permits and one building renovation. The board will vote on the Monsey Glass sign, which requires a supermajority, and discuss the other two items.

• Sign permit 2023-0851 for Monsey Glass at 33 Route 304, Bardonia (primary wall sign, supermajority required)
• Sign permit 2023-0880 for The Coffee Maker at 78 Maple Avenue, New City (secondary wall sign, 1st Street side)
• Building permit for KFC/Taco Bell at 286 Route 59, Nanuet (façade renovation and rebranding)

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved two business sign permits and amended plans for a shed at a senior housing facility. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 26, 2023.

• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved illuminated wall sign for Monsey Glass at 33 Route 304 (unanimous with supermajority)
• Approved secondary wall sign and new side door for The Coffee Maker at 78 Maple Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved amended plans for a 12’ x 16’ shed at CSH Senior Housing, 269 N. Main Street (approved; Stephen Botto abstained)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance and special permit applications, including a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant on Route 59 in Nanuet. The board will also consider a parking lot for Culinary Depot, an addition to an auto shop, and a shed/cabana variance. Minutes from the June 5 meeting will be adopted.

• Chick-fil-A: demolish existing building, construct restaurant with drive-thru at 58-90 Route 59, Nanuet; variances for parking, drive aisles, floodplain special permit
• Culinary Depot: 34-space accessory parking lot crossing town boundary at 150 Pipetown Road, Nanuet
• 24 Congers Road LLC: car port and addition to Rockland Auto Repair at 24 Congers Road, New City
• Bourghol: shed/cabana variance at 119 Waters Edge, Congers
• Adopt minutes of June 5, 2023

The Board approved variances for a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant and an accessory parking lot for Culinary Depot. The Chick-Fil-A approval requires the removal of a northern sign and includes an override of most Rockland County Planning Department comments.

• Approved Chick-Fil-A restaurant and site improvements at 58-80 NYS Route 59 (6-0), conditioned on the removal of the northern sign
• Approved override of Rockland County Planning Department comments for Chick-Fil-A, excluding items #5, 6, 7, and 8 (unanimous)
• Approved accessory parking lot for Culinary Depot at 150 Pipetown Road (6-0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review several permit applications, including two signs, a lighting and landscape plan, and a formal review for a new building at Long Clove Business Park. The board will also approve minutes from the June 12 meeting.

• Sign review for Seton Village, 140-160 Convent Road, Nanuet (freestanding sign, super majority required)
• Sign review for The Sports MedZone, 162 East Route 59, Nanuet (pylon insert)
• Lighting and landscape review for EZ Electric, 27 N. Rockland Avenue, Congers (revised plans)
• Formal review for new building at Long Clove Business Park, 540 Landmark Drive, Congers

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved a new 39,894 sqft building at Long Clove Business Park and two commercial signs in Nanuet. The board also approved revised lighting and landscape plans for a property on N. Rockland Avenue.

• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 25sqft freestanding sign at 140-160 Convent Road with supermajority (unanimous)
• Approved pylon sign insert at 162 East Route 59 (unanimous)
• Approved lighting and landscape plans for 27 N. Rockland Avenue with specific plant and guaranty modifications (unanimous)
• Approved building, lighting, and landscape plans for 540 Landmark Drive subject to plant height adjustments and Fire Inspector review (unanimous)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Town of Clarkstown Board of Ethics is meeting to handle routine administrative business. The board will formally adopt minutes from its March 3, 2023 meeting, elect a chair, and receive an update on the 2023 financial disclosure filing season for calendar year 2022. They will also confirm or reschedule the remaining 2023 meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Formal adoption of minutes from March 3, 2023 BOE meeting
• Election of BOE Chair
• Update on 2023 filing season for financial disclosure reports for calendar year 2022
• Confirmation/rescheduling of remainder of dates of 2023 BOE meetings

The Board of Ethics appointed a new Chairperson and approved previous meeting minutes. Members discussed filling a vacant board seat and reviewed the status of 2022 financial disclosure filings.

• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Rev. Hoehn as Chairperson of the Board of Ethics (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board reviewed a proposed local law to amend zoning in the New City Hamlet Center districts (H1-H4) and passed a resolution recommending approval with conditions. The board discussed changes to building heights, parking, density, and affordable housing, and voted 6-0 to forward recommendations to the Town Board.

• Recommendation to allow buildings up to 70 feet in H4 if set back 250 feet from street, via special permit
• Proposal to allow drive-through restaurants on parcels 5 acres or greater in H4 via special permit
• Recommendation for 2 parking spaces per unit regardless of bedrooms
• Mandatory 20% of units to be affordable, marketed to veterans and emergency service volunteers
• Height limit on west side of Main Street from Courthouse to Burger Loft to match 151 South Main Street (pumpkin building)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing three development proposals at this meeting: a multifamily development on Route 9W in Valley Cottage, a 7-lot subdivision on New Hempstead Road in New City, and an initial SEQRA review for converting an office building into a school on North Main Street in New City. The committee provides technical review and recommendations on these projects.

• Route 9W multifamily: two buildings (2,830 SF with 4 units, 1,415 SF with 2 units) plus 400 SF community building on 1.3 acres, existing house remains
• 36 New Hempstead Road: proposed 7-lot subdivision on 4.22 acres of R-15 zoned land
• Bnos Leah Prospect Park: convert office to 27,618 SF school with 65 parking spaces, enclose first-floor parking, add outdoor play area
• Elimination of 28 outdoor parking spaces for outdoor play area at the school site

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board reviewed a proposed local law to amend zoning in the New City Hamlet Center districts (H1-H4). The board passed a resolution recommending approval with conditions, including 2 parking spaces per unit, 20% affordable units, and height limits on Main Street. The Town Board will continue its public hearing on July 18, 2023.

• Rezoning 5.7 acres from H1 to H3 in New City Hamlet Center
• Allow buildings up to 70 feet in H4 with 250-foot setback and special permit
• Permit drive-through restaurants on 5+ acre parcels in H4 via special permit
• Require 20% affordable units in new residential developments
• Limit building heights on west side of Main Street to match 151 South Main Street

The Planning Board approved a resolution recommending a local law to modify bulk, parking, and use regulations in the H1, H2, H3, and H4 zoning districts. The recommendations include specific density and parking requirements and a mandatory affordable housing quota.

• Recommended Local Law amending Chapter 290 regarding New City Hamlet Center Zoning Districts (6-0)
• Recommended 2 parking spaces per unit regardless of bedroom count
• Recommended 21 units per acre density for both non-age restricted and senior housing
• Recommended mandatory 20% of units be designated as affordable
• Recommended height limits for buildings on west side of Main Street from the Courthouse to Burger Loft based on 151 South Main Street
• Recommended rezoning 5.7 acres from H1 (Civic & Cultural) to H3 (Hamlet Transition)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board recommended against a petition to allow religious uses on a property restricted to restaurant use. The board also passed recommendations for New City Hamlet Center zoning changes and continued a public hearing for the Intercos warehouse addition.

• Recommended against FJV Realty LLC petition to allow churches and places of worship (6-0)
• Passed Resolution #216-2023 recommending New City Hamlet zoning changes including 2 parking spaces per unit and 20% affordable housing (6-0)
• Continued Intercos warehouse addition application to a date uncertain (6-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board approved funding for exterior renovations at the Central Nyack Community Center and the purchase of a solar PV array for Town Hall. A local law regarding building and lot coverage amendments was adopted, while a public hearing on New City Hamlet Center zoning was tabled.

• Adopted local law amending Chapter 290 regarding Building Coverage Removal and Lot Coverage (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,088,691 contract for Central Nyack Community Center exterior renovations (Unanimous)
• Authorized $1,198,000 in serial bonds for Central Nyack Community Center improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $483,182 purchase of a Solar PV Array for Town Hall (Unanimous)
• Authorized $485,000 in serial bonds for Town Hall Solar PV Array (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,500 for Belleville Landscaping Inc. to replace Congers Train Station monument base (Unanimous)
• Authorized joint proposal for Underground Transmission Line-705 Project (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing on New City Hamlet Center Zoning Districts until July 18, 2023 (Unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal by Storage Lot Realty, LLC for an automotive repair shop in an existing 7,000-square-foot building on Lot 18, with striping of 13 parking spaces. Two adjacent lots would be used for vehicle storage. The 2.75-acre site is zoned COS and located east of NYS Route 9W, adjacent to Palisades Interstate Park land in Congers. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Automotive repair shop in existing 7,000 SF building on Lot 18
• Striping of 13 parking spaces
• Two adjacent lots proposed for vehicle storage
• Site: 2.75 acres, COS zoning, east of NYS Route 9W, Congers
• Parcels: 44.08-1-16, 17, & 18 (FKA 142-A-5.22, 5.23, 5.23, & 5.10)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review and decide on multiple sign permits and building facade renovation proposals. The agenda includes 12 sign applications and 5 building projects, including a new building at Long Clove Business Park and several facade renovations in New City.

• Sign permits for 99 Signs (736 Route 59), Color Me Mine (169 S. Main St.), Glenny's Hair Studio (290 Route 59), Koryo Acupuncture (40 1st St.), and others
• Facade renovation for Pepe Ramon Plaza (100 S. Main St.) with stone samples
• Facade renovation for 520 West Nyack LLC (520 West Nyack Rd.)
• Formal review for new building at Long Clove Business Park (540 Landmark Dr.)
• Facade renovation and signs for 60 S. Main Street Suites, LLC

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved five business sign permits and two facade renovation projects. Requests for signs at 169 S. Main Street and 60 S. Main Street were deferred, and a facade renovation at 520 West Nyack Road remained undecided.

• Approved primary wall sign for 99 Signs at 736 Route 59 (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign and pylon insert for Glenny’s Hair Studio at 290 Route 59 (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign for Koryo Acupuncture at 40 1st Street (unanimous)
• Approved facade renovation for 60 S. Main Street to replace vinyl with white Hardie Plank (unanimous)
• Approved facade renovation for Pepe Ramon Plaza at 100 S. Main Street (6-1)
• Tabled signs for Color Me Mine at 169 S. Main Street pending landlord appearance
• Tabled signs for 60 S. Main Street due to size and placement concerns
• Tabled facade renovation for 520 West Nyack Road pending larger stone sample and owner appearance

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting. A public hearing was rescheduled for December 1, 2023. The October meeting date was changed to October 18th.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled public hearing to December 1, 2023
• Changed October meeting date to October 18th (unanimous)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission held a procedural meeting to approve previous minutes and change a future meeting date. No substantive sanitation policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled September meeting from September 6 to September 13 (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to conduct an initial State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for a proposed expansion of the Islamic Center of Rockland County in Valley Cottage. The proposal includes a 1,745 square foot addition to the existing building and a new two-story, 29,200 square foot building with 204 parking spaces on a 14.42-acre R-160 zoned property. The meeting is being held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• Initial SEQR for Islamic Center of Rockland County, SL 59.15-1-14 (FKA 122-B-7.4), Valley Cottage
• 1,745 SF addition to existing 9,600 SF building
• New two-story, 29,200 SF building with 204 parking spaces
• Property on 14.42 acres of R-160 zoned land on east side of Mountainview Avenue, opposite Bellview Avenue

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board unanimously adopted a local law regarding hotel and inn definitions and approved pedestrian improvements at Congers Lake Memorial Park. A public hearing on New City Hamlet Center zoning was continued to June 20, 2023.

• Continued public hearing on New City Hamlet Center Zoning Districts to June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted local law amending Town Code definitions for hotels, motels, and inns (Unanimous)
• Approved pedestrian improvements at Congers Lake Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Withdrew approval of May 9, 2023 Town Board Minutes pending review

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed multiple traffic complaints and recommended 'No Turn on Red' signs for West Nyack Road, referring the request to the NYS Department of Transportation. It also recommended new 'No Parking' signs at Old Nyack Turnpike and Sherwood Drive. Several other requests for signage or speed bumps were denied following investigations.

• Accepted May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended 'No Turn on Red' signs at West Nyack Road/NYS Route 304 (referred to NYSDOT)
• Recommended 'No Parking' signs on south side of Old Nyack Turnpike to Sherwood Drive (resolution to be presented to Town Board)
• Denied additional signage for Townline Road/Jill Drive/Worthington Court/Marcus Road
• Denied speed bumps and additional signage for Davenport Terrace
• Determined no further action for High Tor Road (private road)
• Determined no further action for Zukor Road/N. Main Street
• Tabled review of Windmill Lane intersection pending formal resident letter

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for a building addition and one for a two-lot subdivision. The board will also adopt minutes from its May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal #4342: Mathew Maruthelil seeks variance for max building coverage to construct an addition at 25 London Terrace, New City (R-15 district)
• Appeal #4346: Clarksville Heights seeks variance for min lot width (Lot #1) for a two-lot subdivision at 700 West Nyack Road, West Nyack (R-15 district)
• Adoption of minutes from May 15, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a variance for minimum lot width at 700 West Nyack Road to allow for a two-lot subdivision. One other application was continued to a later date due to posting errors. The Board also approved the May 15, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved lot width variance for two-lot subdivision at 700 West Nyack Road (4-0)
• Continued Appeal #4342 (Mathew Maruthelil) to July 10, 2023 meeting
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, review budget summaries from December 2022 through April 2023, and receive updates on facilities, pools, summer programs, fireworks, and the Rockland Country Day School fields. The agenda also lists upcoming events including pool opening, fireworks, and summer concerts.

• Approval of May 4, 2023 minutes
• Budget summaries for Dec 2022–Apr 2023
• Pool and camp/summer program updates
• Fireworks event update
• Rockland Country Day School fields discussion

The board approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. Members discussed pickleball court maintenance and the delay of the Zukor Park Pickle Ball courts due to a bidder backing out. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board is meeting to discuss a referral for a local law that would amend zoning code definitions for clearer interpretation and alignment with other town code sections. The agenda also includes correspondence, miscellaneous items, and approval of minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Referral for local law amending §290 of Town Code regarding definitions
• Review of minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board recommended a local law to amend Chapter 290 of the Town Code, restricting stays in hotels, motels, and inns to no more than 30 days. The board also addressed a site plan referral from the Town of Orangetown and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended in favor of Local Law amending Chapter 290 regarding hotel, motel, and inn definitions (5-0)
• Deemed Project Vitality Site Plan (Pfizer, 401 Middletown road) a matter for local determination (5-0)
• Approved Planning Board Minutes of May 17, 2023 (4-0-1)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board approved a $1.2M ARPA-funded software purchase from Tyler Technologies to enable online applications. It also adopted a zoning amendment for Squadron Land LLC to allow 85 market-rate housing units contingent on flood control improvements. Several other administrative resolutions and personnel appointments were approved.

• Approved zoning amendment for Squadron Land LLC to allow 85 market-rate units (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M ARPA-funded software and services from Tyler Technologies (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 annual salary increase for Deputy Town Attorney Kevin Conway (4-1)
• Approved $10,800 for legal services via Dichter Law LLC to challenge water rate increases (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Gould as Police Sergeant at $176,158 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,409.01 tax certiorari settlement for Mazal 18 Builders Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with F. J. Rella and Co., LLC as Town Assessor consultant at $50/hour (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol dispensing permission for Rockland Farm Alliance at Cropsey Community Farm (Unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Board approved a car wash expansion and lighting plan, a supermajority request for Subway sign height, and a shed for senior housing. A façade renovation for Pepe Ramon Plaza remained under review pending material samples.

• Approved 24" x 120" Subway wall sign with supermajority approval (Unanimous)
• Approved 10" x 12" A-frame shed at 269 N. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Spark Car Wash landscape plans subject to specific plant and mulch changes (Unanimous)
• Approved Spark Car Wash lighting plans requiring dark sky compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Spark Car Wash building plans with 31' wedge tower (Approved; Hess and Kigler opposed)
• Tabled Pepe Ramon Plaza façade renovation pending material samples (No vote)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews on several development proposals, including a major warehouse addition in Congers, two car wash projects in Nanuet and West Nyack, and an informal review of a proposed self-storage facility in Nanuet. The board will also consider referrals from the Town Board regarding a restrictive covenant modification and zoning changes for the New City Hamlet Center. All items are at various stages of the approval process, from informal review to preliminary and final hearings.

• Intercos Warehouse Addition: 106,819 sq ft addition to existing 99,858 sq ft facility, total 206,677 sq ft, 274 parking spaces, 398 reserve, on 17.78 acres at Route 303, Congers
• Splash Nanuet Car Wash: renovation of 6,168 sq ft building plus 1,800 sq ft addition, 29 parking spaces, at Route 59 and Dykes Park Road, Nanuet
• Spark Carwash: demolition and new 4,640 sq ft car wash with 28 parking spaces, on Route 59, West Nyack
• Thruway Plaza: informal review of amendment to replace hotel with 114,416 sq ft self-storage facility, 126 parking spaces, at Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14, Nanuet
• Town Board referrals: petition to allow churches in restaurant-only covenant; local law amending zoning for New City Hamlet Center districts H1-H4

The Planning Board granted preliminary approval for the demolition of an existing building and construction of a 4,640 sq. ft. car wash with 28 parking spaces. The project is subject to several conditions, including floodplain permits and stormwater management requirements.

• Waived vicinity map and preliminary site plan map submittal requirements (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Spark Carwash project (6-0)
• Granted Preliminary Approval for Spark Carwash demolition and construction (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to legalize an existing shed and one for a covered front porch. A third appeal, for a car wash special permit and signage variances, has been removed from the agenda. The board will also adopt minutes from its May 1 meeting.

• Appeal #4337: Thomas Duggan, 1 Jill Drive, West Nyack – variances for existing shed (FAR, front yard setback, max lot coverage)
• Appeal #4341: John & Jessy Johnson, 48 Birchwood Terrace, Nanuet – variance for covered front porch (front yard setback)
• Appeal #4350: Spark Car Wash LLC, 357 W Route 59, West Nyack – removed from agenda
• Adoption of minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting

The Board approved variances for a residential shed, a covered front porch, and parking within a floodplain for a car wash. One request for signage variances was foregone, requiring a new application. The May 1, 2023, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved variance for existing shed at 1 Jill Drive with stormwater and screening conditions (5-0)
• Approved variance for covered front porch at 48 Birchwood Terrace with driveway removal condition (6-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department comment regarding building height for 48 Birchwood Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved variance for parking within 100-year floodplain for Spark Car Wash at 357 Route 59 (6-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department request for disapproval for Spark Car Wash (unanimous)
• Foregone signage variances for Spark Car Wash; new application required
• Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including authorizing a $950,000 bond to finance LED lighting improvements at Zukor Park in New City. The board will also consider contracts for a roof replacement at Congers Lake Memorial Park Community Center, a turf conversion for West Nyack Little League, and several other items. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Authorize $950,000 serial bond for Zukor Park lighting improvements
• Hire Musco Sportlighting, LLC for LED retrofit at Zukor Park ($948,700.50)
• Hire Frank Stevens & Sons Roofing for Congers Lake Memorial Park Community Center roof ($79,928.00)
• Retain Landtek Group for West Nyack Little League infield turf conversion ($247,622.97 plus 10% contingency)
• Set public hearing for NYSDOT pedestrian improvements at NY Route 303 and Lake Road

The Town Board unanimously approved several capital projects, including LED lighting for Zukor Park and roofing for Congers Lake Memorial Park. The Board also authorized a turf conversion for West Nyack Little League and set a public hearing for NYSDOT pedestrian improvements.

• Approved $948,700.50 for LED lighting at Zukor Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $950,000 in serial bonds to finance Zukor Park lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,928.00 for roof replacement at Congers Lake Memorial Park Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 in serial bonds for Congers Lake Memorial Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $247,622.97 plus 10% contingency for West Nyack Little League turf conversion (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,308.00 in ARPA funds for ADA pool step system (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 increase for Snake Hill Road A/E consultant services (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for NYSDOT pedestrian improvements at NY Route 303 and Lake Road (Unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is reviewing three applications: two for primary wall signs and one for a façade renovation. The board will decide on these items during the meeting.

• Sign application for Dicks Warehouse Sale at 1406 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
• Sign application for Dom To Go II at 143-145 South Main Street, New City
• Building application for SF Properties LLC at 111-119 Demarest Mill Road for façade renovation and roll-up garage door

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved three permits for signage and building modifications. One sign application for Dicks Warehouse Sale was deferred for further consultation.

• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes
• Approved sign for Dom To Go II at 143-145 South Main Street subject to awning painting and removal of post and lights
• Approved facade renovation for SF Properties LLC at 111-119 Demarest Mill Road to add a roll-up garage door
• Approved sign for GC Hair Salon at 8 First Street subject to removal of all banners
• Tabled sign for Dicks Warehouse Sale at 1406 Palisades Center Drive pending client consultation

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the superintendent's report, and receive updates on facilities, the West Nyack Hamlet Green Park, and summer camps. They will also review a local law regarding dogs in parks. The agenda includes routine reports and upcoming community events.

• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023
• Superintendent's monthly report
• West Nyack Hamlet Green Park update
• Summer camp updates
• Dogs in the Parks local law review

The Clarkstown Parks and Recreation Board tabled a proposal to allow dogs in parks on leashes for future discussion. They also approved minutes from April 13, 2023, and received updates on lifeguard hires, pool preparations, and summer camp registrations.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on allowing dogs in parks on leashes

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review a proposal for a wireless telecommunications facility. The committee will consider a special permit for a 135-foot monopole tower disguised as a tree on R-80 zoned land in New City.

• Wireless tower: 135-foot monopole stealthed as a tree with equipment at base
• Location: east side of Buena Vista Road, ~400 ft east of Conklin Road, New City
• Site: 2,300 sq ft fenced area on 1.97 acres, R-80 zoning
• Application: Little Tor 2, special permit, parcel 33.16-2-21 (FKA 23-A-18.3)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board recommended installing 'No Parking' signs and pedestrian crosswalks on Elmwood Drive to improve school zone safety. Recommendations were also made for speed limit signs and pavement markings on N. Grant Avenue and York Drive. Several other traffic concerns were referred to the police or state agencies for monitoring.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended 'No Parking' signs (7am-4pm) and pedestrian crosswalks for Elmwood Drive
• Recommended white fog lines and police enforcement for York Drive
• Recommended 30mph speed limit signs and a traffic study for N. Grant Avenue
• Denied request for speed bumps on York Drive
• Denied request for speed bumps on N. Grant Avenue
• Referred NYS Route 59 speeding complaints to Clarkstown Police Department
• Determined Town will not assist or enforce signage on private High Tor Road

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on two variance requests for home additions in West Nyack, and will adopt minutes from its April 17 meeting. Both applicants seek relief from lot coverage and yard setback rules in the R-15 zoning district.

• Appeal #4340: Thomas & Lisa Tierney, 6 Saxon Lane — variances for max lot coverage and shed location to build an addition and legalize an existing shed
• Appeal #4343: Suzanne McCormack, 8 Rose Road — variances for rear yard and max lot coverage to build an addition
• Adoption of minutes from April 17, 2023 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two applications for home additions and lot coverage variations. Both approvals require stormwater mitigation designs for the Town DEFM. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 17, 2023.

• Approved Appeal #4340 for addition and shed legalization at 6 Saxon Lane (7-0)
• Approved Appeal #4343 for addition at 8 Rose Road (7-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a public hearing and voting on resolutions, including a $570,000 bond for a new jet vac truck for sewer improvements, appointments to police captain and lieutenant, and setting public hearings on zoning changes for the New City Hamlet Center and a development petition. The board will also consider contracts for environmental analysis, a safety study, and various expenditures and settlements.

• Public hearing and resolution for $570,000 serial bonds to fund a new jet vac truck for sewer areas
• Appoint James Fay as Police Captain and Kieran Dwyer as Police Lieutenant ($206,592 annual)
• Set public hearing for local law amending §290 of Town Code for New City Hamlet Center zoning districts
• Set public hearing for Squadron Development Partners' petition to modify zone change conditions
• Authorize $28,774 (ARPA funds) for Transpo Group environmental impact analysis of zoning amendments

The Town Board unanimously approved the purchase and serial bond financing for a new jet vac truck to maintain sewer lateral lines. The board also promoted two police officers and authorized several agreements related to zoning and road safety.

• Approved $570,000 serial bonds and purchase of new vacuum truck for Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Promoted James Fay to Police Captain (Unanimous)
• Promoted Kieran Dwyer to Police Lieutenant at $206,592/annual (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,250 for replacement of heating coils in Town Hall boiler (Unanimous)
• Authorized $28,774 in ARPA funds for environmental impact analysis of New City Hamlet Center zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,092 for Transpo Group buildout model tool for Hamlet Centers (Unanimous)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County for Route 303 and 304 safety study (Unanimous)
• Set public hearings for New City Hamlet Center zoning and Squadron Development Partners, LLC (Unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review several sign applications, building facade renovations, and other site plans. Items include new signs for local businesses, facade work under a beautification program, and informal reviews for a new Chick-Fil-A. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Sign permits for Stayla Beauty Box, Meals on Wheels, The Coffee Maker
• Facade renovations for The Coffee Maker and New City Bowl under beautification program
• Formal review for addition to Tri State Linen at 286 North Route 303, Congers
• Revised lighting plan and multiple signs for Floor and Décor at 32 South Middletown Road, Nanuet
• Informal review for Chick-Fil-A at 68-80 East Route 59, Nanuet, including signs

The Board approved several commercial signage permits and facade updates for businesses in New City and Nanuet. It also approved a building addition for Tri State Linen and revised lighting for Floor and Décor. A proposed Chick-Fil-A development underwent informal review with no votes taken.

• Approved Stayla Beauty Box sign with white letters on black background and pink border (unanimous)
• Approved two Meals on Wheels signs as presented (unanimous)
• Approved The Coffee Maker sign and facade renovation plans (unanimous)
• Approved New City Bowl facade renovation plans (unanimous)
• Approved Tri State Linen building, landscape, and lighting plans with specific conditions (approved; James Palmer opposed)
• Approved Floor and Décor revised lighting, monument sign, directional signs, and temporary signs (unanimous)
• Tabled Capital Senior Housing shed review pending additional drawings
• Conducted informal review of Chick-Fil-A plans; no votes taken

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will review two site plans at its April 19, 2023 meeting. The first is a proposed contractor's storage yard with trailer on Burts Road in Congers. The second is a proposed 30-space off-street parking lot in Nanuet to serve an adjacent multi-family building in Spring Valley. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• Burts Road Corp: contractor's storage yard with trailer on 1.38 acres, M-zoned, east side of Burts Rd, ~100 ft north of Route 304, Congers
• Valley Heights Apartment Expansion: 30-space parking lot on 20,000 sq ft parcel, R-10 zoned, west side of Second Ave, 115 ft south of Clinton St, Nanuet
• Parking lot parcel is part of a larger project involving three additional lots in Spring Valley (57.40-1-21, 22, 23)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review under SEQRA for an amendment to an approved cluster subdivision and site plan at 540 Landmark Drive (Lot #5) in Congers. The proposal involves constructing a 39,894 square foot building with a mezzanine on 3.95 acres of M-zoned land. The board will also consider minutes from the March 29, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing and SEQRA review for 540 Landmark Drive (Lot #5), SD & SL, 35.14-1-42.5
• Amendment to approved cluster subdivision and site plan
• Construction of 39,894 square foot building with mezzanine
• Property on 3.95 acres, M-zoned, east side of Landmark Drive, 365 feet south of Scratchup Road, Congers
• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board granted preliminary approval for an amendment to a cluster subdivision and site plan at 540 Landmark Drive in Congers. The project involves constructing a 39,894 square foot building with a mezzanine on 3.95 acres. The Board also issued a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, determining the project would not have a significant adverse environmental impact.

• Approved preliminary site plan amendment for 39,894 sq ft building (5-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration under SEQRA (5-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Comment #11 regarding shared access/parking (5-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Comment #12 regarding a new traffic study (5-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Comment #13 regarding 9.5-foot parking stall width (5-0)
• Granted waiver for required parking module dimension (5-0)
• Waived submittal requirements for vicinity map, lot pattern, and preliminary site plan map (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board approved two residential variance requests for home additions and a garage. A third hearing regarding the legalization of existing accessory buildings was continued.

• Approved home addition variances for 11 Greendale Road (6-0)
• Approved detached garage and shed legalization variances for 13 Robin Lane (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for accessory building legalization at 4 Conklin Road

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the superintendent's report, and discuss several park projects and summer operations. Items include pickleball courts at Zukor Park, turf projects at Germonds Park and Zukor Soccer Field, summer employment, camp locations, pool updates, and summer concerts and fireworks. The agenda also lists upcoming community events.

• Pickleball courts at Zukor Park
• Germonds Park turf project
• Zukor Soccer Field turf project
• Summer employment and camp locations
• Pools update and summer concerts & fireworks

The board adopted the minutes from March 2, 2023, and agreed that metal detectors are not permitted on town property. Staff provided updates on turf projects at Zukor and Germonds Parks, as well as summer camp and pool schedules.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2023
• Prohibited use of metal detectors on town property

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including major capital projects like $5.5 million in Germonds Park improvements, road resurfacing, and sewer work. The board will also consider several appointments, resignations, and amendments to agreements.

• Authorizing $5,500,000 in serial bonds for Germonds Park improvements
• Awarding bid for 2023-2024 Roadway Resurfacing Program ($1,727,180 plus 15% contingency)
• Authorizing $2,250,000 in serial bonds for road resurfacing
• Emergency replacement of collapsed culvert on Buena Vista Road ($32,352.88)
• Amending PILOT agreements for Hyenga Lake housing project at 115 E. Route 59

The Town Board approved several major infrastructure projects, including funding for Germonds Park and roadway resurfacing. They also amended tax agreements for affordable housing and approved various personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved $5.5M in serial bonds for Germonds Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.25M in serial bonds for 2023-2024 Roadway Resurfacing Program (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,727,180 roadway resurfacing contract to Tilcon New York, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,352.88 for emergency culvert replacement on Buena Vista Road (Unanimous)
• Amended PILOT agreements for Hyenga Lake, Phase I, and Phase II affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Authorized $65,000 in ARPA funds to purchase one Ford Expedition SUV (Unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Francis as Code Enforcement Officer III at $99,123/annual (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Richard Hasselbach from the Board of Ethics (Unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved five commercial sign permits and two building/landscape projects. An informal review for a new Spark Car Wash was conducted, but no votes were taken as the applicant must first seek variances from the ZBA.

• Approved LED illuminated sign for Chestnut Market (unanimous)
• Approved channel letter sign for 304 Plaza (approved; Barbara Hess abstained)
• Approved vinyl decal for Kathy’s Deliciosos subject to text changes (unanimous)
• Approved LED channel letters for Kids For Less (unanimous)
• Approved vinyl replacement sign for Comft + Releaf (unanimous)
• Approved garage roof and siding modifications at 469 Kings Highway (unanimous)
• Approved amended landscape plan for 350 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended lighting plans for 350 South Main Street subject to footcandle reduction (unanimous)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed multiple resident requests regarding speeding and pedestrian safety. It recommended new signage for Tennyson Drive and Stern Place, and submitted sidewalk and signage requests to the County and NYSDOT for review.

• Accepted March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of Board Member Peter Reiner
• Recommended 'School Bus Stop Ahead' sign on Tennyson Drive (northbound)
• Recommended 'Do Not Block the Intersection' sign on Middletown Road north of W. Palmer Avenue
• Recommended new sidewalk installation on Western Highway between Hobe Street and Doscher Avenue
• Recommended 'No Parking Anytime' sign on Stern Place at the Gilchrest Road intersection
• Recommended directional pavement markings on Bobby Lane for NYSDOT review
• Recommended new crosswalk at West Nyack Road and Sickletown Road intersection

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review two zoning applications in New City. The first involves demolishing existing buildings to construct a new church with 90 parking spaces on R-40 zoned land. The second is a pre-application review for a mixed-use building with office space and two apartments on H-2 zoned land.

• Review of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church proposal: demolition and construction of an 11,672 sq ft church with 90 parking spaces at West Clarkstown Road & Red Hill Road.
• Pre-application review for 23 Third Street: construction of a 4,230 sq ft mixed-use building with 1st-floor offices, 2nd-floor apartments, and 10 parking spots.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting and public hearing. The only new public hearing item, Appeal #4338 by Michael & Elena Trinagel for 4 Conklin Road, has been continued to the April 17, 2023 meeting, so no new substantive decisions are scheduled for this session. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal #4338 continued to April 17, 2023: variances to legalize existing accessory buildings (cabana and garage) at 4 Conklin Road, New City, NY
• Variance sought from Section 290 Attachment 31 Table 12 Group A Column 8 (Side Yard Setback) of the Clarkstown Zoning Code
• Property is in an R-80 Zoning District, identified as Map 33.16-2-28 f/k/a 171-A-10.1
• Minutes of March 20, 2023 to be distributed and adopted

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Board granted final approval for the Emerald Estates II subdivision and the Little Tor 2 wireless facility. Preliminary approval was granted for a commercial addition at Tri State Linen, which was referred to the AHRB. An informal request to replace a planned hotel with a self-storage facility at Thruway Plaza was not approved, and the applicant was asked to resubmit.

• Approved Emerald Estates II nine-lot subdivision (5-2)
• Approved Little Tor 2 wireless telecommunications facility (7-0)
• Granted preliminary approval for Tri State Linen building addition (7-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Comment #10 for Tri State Linen (7-0)
• Granted parking module dimension waiver for Tri State Linen (7-0)
• Deemed Zeildar Plaza referral for local determination (7-0)
• Deemed 21 May Road referral for local determination (7-0)
• Approved February 15 and March 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board granted final approval for the Emerald Estates II subdivision, a nine-lot development with eight single-family homes and one lot dedicated to the town for drainage, on 8.3 acres of R-15 zoned land on Emerald Court in New City. The approval is contingent on the applicant obtaining an Army Corps of Engineers permit and meeting several conditions, including fees and performance guarantees. The board voted 5-2, with members DeGaetano and Katz dissenting, citing traffic concerns.

• Final approval of Emerald Estates II subdivision (8 single-family lots + 1 drainage lot) on Emerald Court, New City
• Inspection fees of $44,344.83 and performance guaranty of $866,896.50 required before endorsement
• Money in lieu of land fee of $58,000 (8 lots x $7,250) required
• SWPPP review fee of $1,100 and maintenance fee of $36,450 ($4,050/lot) required
• Approval contingent on Army Corps of Engineers permit for wetland disturbance

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting to vote on several resolutions, including major park improvements funded by serial bonds. Key items include installing a turf soccer field at Germonds Park and building pickleball courts at Zukor Park, along with budget amendments and personnel actions.

• Retain The LandTek Group to install outdoor turf soccer field at Germonds Park ($5,500,000)
• Authorize $5,500,000 serial bonds for Germonds Park improvements
• Award Bid #6-2023 to Sport-Tech Construction Corp. for Zukor Park pickleball courts ($410,000 plus 18% contingency)
• Authorize $485,000 serial bonds for Zukor Park improvements
• Use $20,939 in money-in-lieu-of-land funds for fence repairs at Congers Lake Memorial Park

The Town Board approved a contract for a multi-purpose turf field at Germonds Park and funded pickleball courts at Zukor Park. Other actions included budget amendments, park fence repairs, and personnel appointments. A bond resolution to fund the Germonds Park improvements was withdrawn.

• Approved contract for Landtek Group, Inc. to install turf field at Germonds Park for up to $5.5M (3-0-2)
• Approved $410,000 bid for Zukor Park pickleball courts (Unanimous)
• Approved $485,000 in serial bonds for Zukor Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,939 for fence repairs at Congers Lake Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,700 to retain Debt Book for GASB Statement No. 87 implementation (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to increase revenue by $11,570.90 from donations (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to PILOT agreement for property 35.20-1-7 (Unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution for $5.5M serial bonds for Germonds Park improvements

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review several sign permit applications, including those for Sterling Optical, GC Hair Salon, Alvarez Deli, and CubeSmart, as well as building projects from EZ Electric, The Reserve at Clarkstown, and Intercos Warehouse. The board will also take a full Zoning Board of Appeals decision for the record. Most items are for formal review, with one informal review for the Intercos Warehouse.

• Sign permits for Sterling Optical, GC Hair Salon, Alvarez Deli and Catering
• Five sign permits for CubeSmart at 21 Pralle Lane, Bardonia
• Full Zoning Board of Appeals decision for CubeSmart
• Building, lighting, and landscape review for EZ Electric at 27 N. Rockland Avenue, Congers
• Minor façade and roof changes for The Reserve at Clarkstown at 13 Parrot Road, West Nyack

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved several commercial sign permits and building plans for EZ Electric and The Reserve at Clarkstown. An informal review was conducted for a proposed warehouse addition at Intercos Warehouse.

• Approved sign for Sterling Optical at 27 Rockland Center Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved sign for GC Hair Salon at 8 First Street, subject to facade repair and repaint (Unanimous)
• Approved sign for Alvarez Deli and Catering at 93 Maple Avenue, subject to removal of unused brackets (Unanimous)
• Approved five signs for CubeSmart at 21 Pralle Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved building review for EZ Electric at 27 N. Rockland Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved amended building plans for The Reserve at Clarkstown, buildings 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for an auto laundry at 140 Route 59 in Nanuet, and another for a canopy over a gas pump island at 451 West Clarkstown Road in New City. The board will also adopt minutes from its February 27, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal #4331: Splash Nanuet, LLC seeks variances to further reduce required buffer and allow signage within buffer/setback for auto laundry at 140 Route 59, Nanuet
• Appeal #4334: Sevim Property, LLC seeks variances for front yard and building height to construct canopy over existing gasoline pump island at 451 West Clarkstown Road, New City
• Minutes of February 27, 2023 to be distributed and adopted

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for Splash Nanuet, LLC to allow a trash enclosure and monument sign at 140 Route 59. The approval includes conditions regarding signage illumination and property line screening. A separate hearing for Sevim Property, LLC was continued.

• Approved Appeal #4331 for buffer and setback variances at 140 Route 59 (6-0)
• Conditioned Appeal #4331 approval on screening along the rear property line
• Conditioned Appeal #4331 approval on limiting sign illumination to 1 hour before opening and 1 hour after closing
• Continued public hearing for Appeal #4334 regarding a gasoline pump canopy at 451 West Clarkstown Road (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of police vehicles and equipment for up to $460,000, funded by serial bonds. The board will also consider contracts for a buildout model tool, environmental monitoring, and various administrative items.

• Authorize $460,000 serial bonds for police vehicle purchase
• Contract with Transpo Group for buildout model tool ($23,948)
• Amend contract with Randolph Rose for bronze plaques ($16,800)
• Fifth amendment with D&B Engineers for landfill monitoring ($31,180 for 2023, $32,116 for 2024)
• Use ARPA funds for computer server improvements ($255,000)

The Town Board approved the purchase of police vehicles and equipment via serial bonds and allocated $255,000 in ARPA funds for computer server improvements. The Board also referred a petition to modify a restrictive covenant at 77 S. Route 303 to the Planning Board for review. Several infrastructure and personnel actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $460,000 serial bonds for police vehicles and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $255,000 in ARPA funds for computer server improvements (Unanimous)
• Referred FJV Realty LLC petition to modify restrictive covenant at 77 S. Route 303 to Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,948 agreement with Transpo Group for hamlet center buildout model (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop signs at State St/N. Grant Ave and Babbling Brook Ln/Svahn Dr (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,800 for five bronze plaques at West Nyack Hamlet Green (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,180 (2023) and $32,116 (2024) for landfill environmental monitoring (Unanimous)
• Granted Rockland Farm Alliance permit to dispense alcohol at Cropsey Community Farm on June 15, 2023 (Unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved a variety of requests including signage color changes, fence installations, and building enclosures. The board also approved partial plans for The Reserve at Clarkstown, while requesting specific modifications to other buildings in that complex.

• Approved 10ft high sound-reflecting fence and planting of six Japanese reed grasses at 35 Smith Street (unanimous)
• Approved color change for accent band at 136 West Route 59 to White Castle Blue and White Castle orange (unanimous)
• Approved enclosure of existing front porch and handicap ramp at 4 Tompkins Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved antenna replacement and new equipment cabinet at 255-271 North Little Tor Road, subject to railing paint and 4-month follow-up (unanimous)
• Approved façade and roof changes for the clubhouse and Building 3 at 13 Parrot Road (unanimous)
• Tabled remaining buildings at 13 Parrot Road pending addition of window trim and columns

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a public hearing and voted on the Culinary Depot Inc. proposal for a 34-space parking lot on .47 acres in Nanuet, serving its headquarters in Spring Valley. The board adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA, overrode two Rockland County Planning comments, and referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a special permit and variances. Residents raised concerns about environmental and privacy impacts.

• Approved override of Rockland County Planning Comment #1, determining a special permit is required instead of a use variance
• Approved override of Rockland County Planning Comment #11 regarding lot width measurement
• Adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the parking lot project
• Referred application to Zoning Board of Appeals for special permit and variances
• Public hearing included concerns from Conklin Park Condos residents about privacy and environmental impact

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for several projects, including a proposed two-lot subdivision in West Nyack, a parking lot for Culinary Depot in Nanuet, and an informal review of a self-storage facility at Thruway Plaza. The board will also consider a referral from the Town Board regarding modifications to a 2009 development zone change. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing: Hwang SD, two-lot subdivision on Demarest Avenue, West Nyack
• Public hearing: Culinary Depot Inc., 34-space parking lot and subdivision, Nanuet
• Informal review: Thruway Plaza, 114,416 sq ft self-storage facility replacing hotel, Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14
• Town Board referral: 5th amended petition for Squadron Development Partners, modifications to AAR zone change
• Village of New Square referral: Shadow Estates subdivision reconfiguration

The Planning Board recommended the Fifth Amended Petition for Squadron Development Partners, LLC, which includes flood mitigation and traffic signal reimbursement. The Board also referred a parking lot application for Culinary Depot Inc. to the Zoning Board of Appeals after issuing a negative declaration. A subdivision proposal for the Shadow Estates Project was deemed a significant overutilization of the site.

• Re-appointed Edward J. Guardaro, Jr. as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning comments #1 and #11 for Culinary Depot Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for Culinary Depot Inc. parking lot (5-0)
• Referred Culinary Depot Inc. application to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Recommended in favor of Fifth Amended Petition for Squadron Development Partners, LLC (5-0)
• Deemed Shadow Estates Project proposal a significant overutilization of the site (5-0)
• Deemed 558 North Middletown Road carwash matter for local determination (5-0)
• Failed to approve February 15, 2023 minutes due to lack of second and quorum

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a special meeting to accept the resignation of Victoria Malone, a Highway Department MEO II, under a settlement agreement. The resignation is effective when she completes 20 years and 1 day of pension service, expected by October 1, 2027. The board may also enter executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• Accept resignation of Victoria Malone, MEO II, Highway Department
• Resignation tied to Jan. 30, 2023 settlement agreement with the Town
• Resignation effective upon 20 years and 1 day of pension service, no later than Oct. 1, 2027

The Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution to accept the resignation of Victoria Malone, MEO II in the Highway Department. The resignation is effective upon her completion of 20 years and 1 day of creditable pension service.

• Accepted resignation of Victoria Malone, MEO II Highway Department (Unanimous)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a special meeting to accept the resignation of Victoria Malone, a MEO II in the Highway Department. The board may also move into executive session to discuss personnel and/or litigation matters. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Accept resignation of Victoria Malone, MEO II Highway Department
• Possible executive session on personnel and/or litigation

The Board appointed a new Chair and established its 2023 meeting dates. Members also decided that the Secretary will review outstanding financial disclosure reports for the 2023 filing season with the Department of Personnel and legal counsel.

• Appointed Rev. Richard Hasselbach as Chair of the Board of Ethics for 2023 (All in favor)
• Adopted minutes from the December 2, 2023 meeting (All in favor)
• Established 2023 meeting dates
• Decided Secretary will review outstanding financial disclosure filers with Department of Personnel and Ms. Dugan, Esq.

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Board of Ethics is meeting to handle routine administrative business. Items include adopting minutes from a December 2022 meeting, electing a chair for 2023, and confirming the schedule of 2023 meetings. The board will also get updates on the 2022 annual report delivery and the 2023 financial disclosure filing season.

• Election of BOE Chair for 2023
• Formal adoption of December 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on 2023 financial disclosure filing season for calendar year 2022
• Confirmation of 2023 BOE meeting dates
• Report on delivery of 2022 BOE Annual Report to Town Board

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from February and hear the Superintendent's monthly report. The agenda also includes a workshop discussion on a recreation update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023
• Superintendent's monthly report
• Workshop discussion on recreation update
• Upcoming events: Camp Scholarship Bowl-A-Thon on March 13 at New City Bowl
• Flashlight Egg Hunt on March 31 at Zukor Park

The board adopted the minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates regarding community center programming, pickleball court rules, and summer staffing.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2023

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on a local law amending Chapter 290 to change special permit authorizations and requirements in CS, LS, RS, and MRS zoning districts. The board will also vote on resolutions including budget amendments, a conservation easement, ARPA-funded printer upgrades, and several appointments and conference expenses.

• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law 4-2023 amending special permit uses in CS, LS, RS, MRS districts
• Resolution 4: Accept conservation easement for Schimpf's Farm site plan (The Reserve at Clarkstown)
• Resolution 8: Approve ARPA funds for multifunction printer improvements (not to exceed $155,000)
• Resolution 14: Settle tax certiorari for Oster Retail LLC, refund $8,922.60
• Resolution 18: Waive liquor license notice for Tango's 31, Inc. d/b/a Michael's Wine & Dine (31 Lake Road, Congers)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review 12 sign permit applications at its February 27, 2023 meeting. Most are for primary wall signs or pylon inserts under the town's sign program, with several requesting exceptions for corporate colors or letter heights. The board will also approve minutes from its February 13 meeting.

• 12 sign applications reviewed, including Essential Eye Care, Sports MedZone, Huntington Learning Center, Primal RC, Wilma's Tea Cosy, GC Hair Salon, Durso Properties, and Mille Luci Pizzeria
• Huntington Learning Center requests corporate green colors not compliant with sign program for two signs at 164 East Route 59, Nanuet
• GC Hair Salon at 8 First Street, New City requires supermajority for letter height
• Sports MedZone requests redesign with blue logo at 162 East Route 59, Nanuet
• Primal RC requests sign matching Harbor Freight at 324 Route 59, Central Nyack

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on February 27, 2023, to consider two new appeals: one seeking variances for a two-car garage and inground pool, and another seeking a special permit for an outdoor pet care area. It will also continue a hearing on variances for a single-family dwelling and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Appeal #4333: Emile Sayegh seeks variances for a two-car garage and inground pool at 27 South Park Terrace, Congers (R-22 district)
• Appeal #4335: Brittainie O'Dell seeks a special permit for pet care services with outdoor areas at 35 Smith Street, Nanuet (RS district)
• Continued hearing: Appeal #4328, Shimshon Neiman, variances for a single-family dwelling at 286A New Hempstead Road, New City
• Adoption of minutes from January 23, 2023

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a new Starbucks location in Nanuet. The committee is also conducting a pre-application review for a building amendment on Landmark Drive in Congers.

• Proposed Starbucks in Nanuet: demolition and construction of a 2,378 square foot building with 43 parking spaces
• Proposed Starbucks location: northwest corner of NYS Route 304 and West Nyack Road
• Pre-application review for 540 Landmark Drive, Congers: amendment for a 39,894 SF 1-story building with a mezzanine

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board held a preliminary public hearing for Snow Church Realty's proposal to demolish an existing building and construct an 11,563-square-foot mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and eight one-bedroom apartments at 44.16-3-56 (FKA 141-A-6.10) on Route 9W in Congers. The board discussed variances for rear yard setback and building height, and heard resident concerns about traffic, parking, privacy, and environmental issues. The application was continued to a date uncertain, with submittal requirements waived.

• Proposed 11,563 sq ft mixed-use building with 3,249 sq ft retail and 8 one-bedroom apartments on .85 acres on Route 9W, Congers
• Variances needed for rear yard setback (19 ft vs 50 ft required) and building height
• Applicant seeks override of Rockland County Planning comments #14 and #15; board lacked quorum for supermajority vote
• Public hearing held; residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, privacy, and past environmental contamination
• Application continued to a date uncertain; submittal requirements waived

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing three development proposals at this meeting: converting an office building into a school in New City, constructing a gas station in West Nyack, and building a contractor's storage yard in Congers. These are advisory reviews, not final decisions.

• BNOS Leah Prospect Park: convert office to 27,618 sq ft school with 65 parking spaces, 1.703 acres, N Main St, New City
• BJ's Gas Station: lot subdivision for gas station, canopy, and 400 sq ft kiosk, 2.6 acres, Route 59, West Nyack
• Burts Road Corp: contractor's storage yard with trailer, 1.38 acres, Burts Rd, Congers

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals and zoning referrals. They will hold public hearings on a two-lot subdivision in West Nyack and a mixed-use building in Congers, and will discuss referrals from the Town Board regarding a development petition and proposed changes to special permit requirements.

• Clarksville Heights: two-lot subdivision on 1.51 acres, R-15 zoned, near Sickletown and West Nyack Roads
• Snow Church Realty: demolition and construction of 11,563 sq ft mixed-use building with 8 apartments, Route 9W, Congers
• Squadron Development Partners: fifth amended petition to modify conditions of 2009 AAR zone change
• Special permit requirements: local law to alter authorizing board and standardize buffer requirements in CS, LS, RS, MRS districts

The Planning Board recommended a local law to standardize buffer requirements and transfer certain special permit reviews from the Town Board to the Planning Board. A two-lot subdivision in West Nyack was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and a mixed-use project in Congers was continued for redesign.

• Recommended Local Law to amend Chapter 290 (Zoning) regarding special permit authorization (4-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for Clarksville Heights subdivision (4-0)
• Referred Clarksville Heights subdivision to Zoning Board of Appeals for lot width variance (4-0)
• Waived specific submittal requirements for Clarksville Heights (4-0)
• Waived specific submittal requirements for Snow Church Realty project (4-0)
• Continued Snow Church Realty mixed-use application to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Approved Planning Board minutes from January 25, 2023 (4-0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review a series of sign permit applications and building, lighting, and landscape plans. Most items are sign applications for local businesses, with a few revised plans and a formal review. The board will decide on these items, with some requiring supermajority votes for letter height.

• Don Chicken sign, 210 South Main Street, New City
• Key Bank wall signs, 115 South Main Street, New City (supermajority for letter height)
• Brick It Again sign, 7 Lake Ridge Plaza
• L'Dor wall and freestanding signs, 156 West Clarkstown Road, New City
• Paw Pals awnings and fencing, 35 Smith Street, Nanuet

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved several commercial signage permits and amended landscape and building plans. Some items were sent back for revisions regarding lighting levels and landscaping, while others were referred to the ZBA for variances.

• Approved signs for Don Chicken, Key Bank (two signs), Buses.com, Brick It Again, L’Dor (two signs), Great American Cookies, and Bardonia Barbershop
• Approved Paw Pals wall sign with white letters and pink/green logo
• Approved tan awnings for Paw Pals subject to color sample
• Approved amended lighting and landscape plans for Foster Church
• Approved building review and amended landscape plans for Floor & Décor
• Tabled lighting and landscape plans for 350 South Main Street pending amended plans
• Tabled lighting and signage for Floor & Décor pending amended plans and ZBA variances
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings and 14 resolutions. Key items include adopting a local law to change wireless telecommunications fees, requesting Community Development Block Grant funding for two projects, and accepting new ward district boundaries. The board will also vote on contracts for a turf soccer field at Zukor Park and design plans for the Germonds Park Amphitheater, plus several other expenditures and appointments.

• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 3-2023 amending wireless telecommunications facilities fees to reference the Town Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Requesting Rockland County Consortium to consider CDBG funding for Central Nyack Community Center (1st priority) and Clarkstown Mini Trans Bus (2nd priority)
• Accepting new Ward District boundaries and map based on 2020 Census data
• Authorizing contract with Fieldturf USA, Inc. to install outdoor turf soccer field at Zukor Park (not to exceed $1,706,020.69 plus 18% contingency)
• Authorizing $18,000 serial bond for planning costs of Germonds Park Amphitheater and $350,000 serial bonds for Highway Department equipment

The Town Board adopted a new Ward District map despite objections from two councilmen and several residents regarding potential political gerrymandering. Other key actions included approving a $1.7M turf soccer field for Zukor Park and requesting federal grants for a community center roof and mini-trans buses.

• Accepted new Ward District boundaries and map (3-2)
• Approved $1,706,020.69 contract for Zukor Park turf soccer field (Unanimous)
• Authorized $18,000 for Germonds Park Amphitheater conceptual design (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 serial bonds for Highway Department equipment (Unanimous)
• Adopted local law moving wireless telecommunications fees to Consolidated Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Requested CDBG funding for Central Nyack Community Center roof and mini-trans bus (Unanimous)
• Authorized $40,000 in ARPA funds for telecommunications improvements (Unanimous)
• Withdrew bid award for fertilizer and herbicide application (Resolution 91-2023)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed several resident traffic complaints and referred matters to the Police Department and Town Supervisor. A resolution for new signage on Maple Avenue will be presented to the Town Board.

• Accepted January 6, 2023 minutes
• Recommended two 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs on Maple Avenue at Scotty Lane
• Referred Amarillo Drive speeding complaint to Clarkstown Police Department
• Referred Valley Cottage 5 Corners safety request to Supervisor Hoehmann
• Tabled S. Little Tor Road and Red Hill Road timing issue until 3/6/2023

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The board adopted the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Other business consisted of updates regarding summer registration, pickleball court rules, and facility maintenance.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2023

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting. Town Attorney Craig Johns entered into a $1,500 civil compromise with a representative from Avid Waste Systems, Inc. following a public hearing.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered into $1,500 civil compromise with Avid Waste Systems, Inc.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing and SEQR review for a proposal to demolish two homes, merge lots, and build a 31,428-square-foot private religious school (K-8) with 71 parking spaces on 6.6 acres at 31 West Clarkstown Road, New City. The board will also discuss a Town Board referral regarding a local law to change the authorizing board for certain special permit uses in CS, LS, RS, and MRS zoning districts, including buffer requirement clarifications. The meeting includes routine items like correspondence and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing for demolition of two single-family homes and construction of a 31,428 sq ft religious school (K-8) with 71 parking spaces at 31 West Clarkstown Road
• SEQR review for the proposed school project on 6.6 acres of R-40 zoned land
• Town Board referral on local law to alter authorizing board for special permit uses in CS, LS, RS, and MRS districts
• Proposed changes to buffer requirements and removal of contradictory language in special permit uses
• Minutes of January 25, 2023 meeting to be approved

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board voted 7-0 to grant final site plan approval for a proposed 2,378-square-foot Starbucks with 43 parking spaces at the northwest corner of NYS Route 304 and West Nyack Road in Nanuet. The approval includes conditions from multiple agencies, such as sidewalk construction, stormwater management, and NYSDOT permits. The meeting also included discussion of the project's compliance with various town, county, and state requirements.

• Final approval for Starbucks Nanuet, 2,378 sq ft, 43 parking spaces, on .54 acres at Route 304 and West Nyack Road
• Conditions include sidewalk construction per Complete Streets Policy and ADA requirements
• NYSDOT requires right-turn-only access to Route 304 and new pedestrian push button signal equipment
• Rockland County Planning comments #11, 14, and 16 were overridden
• ZBA variances granted July 12, 2021 (Appeal #4173)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will review two items: a proposed amendment to an approved site plan for a medical office building in West Nyack to remove its driveway to Centerock Road, and a proposal for a contractor's storage yard in Congers. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• West Nyack Medical Office Building: remove driveway to Centerock Road, access via shared drive on adjacent site
• Burts Road Corp: construct contractor's storage yard with trailer on 1.38 acres on Burts Rd, Congers

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review several development applications, including final approval for a new Starbucks in Nanuet, preliminary reviews and public hearings for a six-lot subdivision in Valley Cottage and a car wash expansion in West Nyack, and informal reviews for a private school in New City and a self-storage facility in Nanuet. The board will also consider a nunc pro tunc extension request for a property on Route 303 and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Final review: Starbucks Nanuet, demolition and 2,378 sq ft store with 43 parking spaces at Route 304 and West Nyack Road
• Preliminary review and public hearing: Blinn subdivision, 6 lots on 27.7 acres, Christian Herald Road, Valley Cottage
• Preliminary review and public hearing: Spark Carwash expansion, 1,440 sq ft addition, Route 59, West Nyack
• Informal review: 31,428 sq ft private religious school (K-8) with 71 parking spaces, West Clarkstown Road, New City
• Informal review: Thruway Plaza, replace hotel with 114,416 sq ft self-storage facility, Route 59 and Thruway Interchange 14, Nanuet

The Planning Board granted final approval for a new Starbucks location in Nanuet. A proposed car wash addition in West Nyack received a negative declaration and was referred to other boards. A subdivision proposal in Valley Cottage remains under review with the public hearing continued.

• Approved final site plan for Starbucks Nanuet (7-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for Spark Carwash addition (7-0)
• Referred Spark Carwash to Zoning Board of Appeals for floodplain parking permit (7-0)
• Referred Spark Carwash to Architecture and Historic Review Board (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Blinn subdivision in Valley Cottage to a date uncertain
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided Planning Board meetings will be in person only starting February 15, 2023 (7-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on renewing Verizon's cable franchise agreement and adopting a local law to expand the property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The board will also vote on resolutions including budget amendments, conference expenses, tax certiorari settlements, and setting a public hearing on wireless telecommunications fees.

• Public hearing and resolution to renew Verizon New York Inc. cable franchise agreement for 5 years
• Adopting Local Law to replace Chapter 262, Article VII, expanding volunteer firefighter/ambulance tax exemption to 10% of assessed value
• Setting public hearing for Feb 7, 2023 on Local Law to amend Chapter 251-40 regarding wireless telecommunications facilities fees
• Authorizing police conference expenses: NYAHN Crisis Negotiator ($7,000), Axon-TASER ($2,800), NYTOA ($7,100)
• Authorizing tax certiorari settlements: Capital One ($15,678.01), SCI Funeral Services ($2,629.05), MCB Saflo/Home Depot ($13,568.06)

The Town Board adopted a local law providing a 10% real property tax exemption for the primary residences of volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with at least two years of service. The board also renewed a five-year cable franchise agreement with Verizon New York Inc. and approved several tax certiorari settlements.

• Adopted Local Law expanding 10% property tax exemption for volunteer fire and ambulance workers (4-0)
• Approved 5-year cable franchise agreement renewal with Verizon New York Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $2,400 in DARE donations (Unanimous)
• Authorized $16,900 total for three police department conferences (Unanimous)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for Capital One ($15,678.01), SCI Funeral Services ($2,629.05), and MCB Saflo/Home Depot ($13,568.06) (Unanimous)
• Authorized Host Community Agreement with Rockland Green (4-0)
• Appointed Linda Parrott as Clerk-Typist for Building Department at $38,950 annually (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for February 7, 2023, regarding wireless facility fees and ward district boundaries (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a master bathroom addition at 92 Red Hill Road. The approval is contingent upon stormwater management design and a road widening dedication to the Town.

• Approved Appeal #4323 for front yard and max lot coverage variations at 92 Red Hill Road (7-0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review several sign applications, including a super-majority request for a sign at Gentle Lux Spa, and conduct informal reviews for landscape and building lighting at two locations. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, and approval of prior minutes.

• Sign program super-majority for existing cabinet width at Gentle Lux Spa, 266 Route 59, Nyack
• Wall sign for Buses.com, 187 Route 303, Valley Cottage
• Primary wall sign and secondary awning sign for GolfZon Social, 3565 Palisade Center Drive, West Nyack
• Wall sign for Umi Ramen, 114 Route 59, Nanuet
• As-built landscape review for Congers LLC, 4 Burts Road, Congers

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved sign permits for Gentle Lux Spa, GolfZon Social, and Umi Ramen. The board adjourned a sign request for Buses.com and requested amended landscape plans for Congers LLC. An informal review was held for proposed updates to the former Stop and Shop site for Floor and Décor.

• Approved sign for Gentle Lux Spa at 266 Route 59 (unanimous supermajority)
• Approved primary wall sign for GolfZon Social at 3565 Palisade Center Drive (unanimous)
• Approved secondary awning sign for GolfZon Social at 3565 Palisade Center Drive (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign for Umi Ramen at 114 Route 59 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting
• Adjourned permit #2023-0076 for Buses.com to research approved colors
• Denied as-built landscape review for Congers LLC at 4 Burts Road; amended plans required

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a workshop discussion on a recreation update, followed by approval of minutes, the superintendent's monthly report, and budget summaries for October and November 2022. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2022
• Superintendent's monthly report
• Budget summaries for October and November 2022
• Basketball foul shooting contest on January 21 at various locations

The board adopted the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed pickleball court improvements and recommended repairs for the roller rink at Congers Lake Memorial Park.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2022
• Recommended repair of the roller rink at Congers Lake Memorial Park

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board approved seeking a Restore NY Communities Initiative grant to demolish the former Grace Baptist Church for a mixed-use affordable housing project and municipal parking. The board also authorized an intermunicipal agreement to continue animal shelter operations and approved several building and infrastructure bids.

• Authorized pursuit of Restore NY grant for Grace Baptist Church redevelopment (Unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Rockland Green and other towns for animal shelter operations (4-0)
• Authorized $250,000 serial bond for miscellaneous minor building improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,250 for emergency repairs to Congers Lake Trailway Boardwalk (Unanimous)
• Authorized $10,900 for 2023 Canadian Geese population control program (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Zukor Park Pickleball Courts bid (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 for appraisals of Shops at Nanuet (Unanimous)
• Accepted retirements of four police officers and three crossing guards (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board granted final site plan approval for a proposed Jaguar/Land Rover dealership on NYS Route 59 in West Nyack. The project includes merging two lots, demolishing existing structures, and building a 31,991-square-foot dealership with 150 parking spaces. Approval is subject to numerous conditions from various agencies, including repaving the service road, obtaining permits, and providing a lease for offsite storage.

• Final approval for 31,991 sq ft auto dealership with 150 parking spaces on 3.40 acres at 125 ft west of Cemetery Lane, West Nyack
• Lot merger of SL 65.05-2-2 & 3 (FKA 89-A-12.1, 14) required before Chairman's endorsement
• Conditions include repaving entire service road, FEMA Letter of Map Revision, and stormwater maintenance agreement
• Lease for offsite storage must be provided to Town Attorney's office
• Approval expires in 180 days unless conditions are met, with possible extensions

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review two pre-applications. The first is a proposed subdivision to create a 34-space parking lot for Culinary Depot's headquarters in Nanuet. The second is a lot line modification transferring 4,304 square feet between two properties in West Nyack, with no physical changes proposed.

• Culinary Depot Inc: subdivision of .47 acres for 34-space parking lot, MF-2 zoning, Pipetown Hill Rd, Nanuet
• Morales & Dlouhy: lot line modification, transfer of 4,304 sq ft, Sickletown Rd/West Nyack Rd, R15 and HC zoning

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for several development projects, including a commercial building in Congers, a car dealership in West Nyack, a mixed-use building in Congers, and an informal review for a religious school in New City. The board will also discuss zoning amendments from the Village of New Square and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 27 N Rockland Ave, Congers: 2,472 SF commercial building with 8 parking spaces, demolition of existing dwelling and shed
• Jaguar/Land Rover of West Nyack: 31,991 SF dealership with 150 parking spaces, lot merger and demolition on Route 59
• Snow Church Realty, Congers: 11,563 SF mixed-use building with 3,249 SF retail and 8 one-bedroom apartments
• 31 West Clarkstown Road, New City: 31,428 SF private religious school (K-8) with 71 parking spaces, lot merger and demolition
• Village of New Square zoning amendments – proposed code changes

The Planning Board granted final approval for a 31,991 square foot automobile dealership in West Nyack and final approval for a commercial building in Congers. A mixed-use project in Congers was continued to February 15, 2023. The Board also issued recommendations on zoning referrals from the Villages of Upper Nyack, Haverstraw, and New Square.

• Granted final approval for Jaguar/Land Rover dealership in West Nyack (5-0)
• Granted final approval for 2,472 SF commercial building at 27 N Rockland Ave, Congers (5-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration under SEQRA for 27 N Rockland Ave (5-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Comment #6 for 27 N Rockland Ave (5-0)
• Continued Snow Church Realty mixed-use application to February 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Deemed Village of Upper Nyack zoning amendment referral for local determination (5-0)
• Deemed Village of Haverstraw sign requirements referral for local determination (5-0)
• Recommended Village of New Square ensure sufficient infrastructure for zoning amendments (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on January 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium. The board will continue two public hearings and open three new ones, covering requests for variances to build or alter residential structures, plus an appeal of a building inspector's decision. The board will also adopt minutes from its December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Continued hearing: Appeal #4325, 6 Willow Ave LLC, 6 Willow Avenue, Central Nyack — variances for alterations to a single-family dwelling
• Continued hearing: Appeal #4326, John Reynolds, 31 Palmer Avenue, Nanuet — variances to construct a macadam driveway
• New hearing: Appeal #4328, Shimshon Neiman, 286A New Hempstead Road, New City — variances to construct a single-family dwelling (R-40 district)
• New hearing: Appeal #4330, George & Patricia Georgiadis, 55 N Conger Ave, Congers — variances to construct a one-car garage, paver patio, macadam driveway, and retaining walls (R-15 district)
• New hearing: Appeal #4332, Citadelle Realty Group, 1 Cindy Lane, Central Nyack — appeal of Building Inspector's decision to withhold a building permit (R-22 district)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications for residential property variations regarding setbacks and lot coverage. One application for a new single-family dwelling was continued to a later date. The board also approved the meeting minutes from December 12, 2022.

• Approved side yard setback variation for 6 Willow Ave (7-0)
• Approved lot coverage variation for 31 Palmer Avenue (6-0-1)
• Approved FAR and lot coverage variations for 55 N Conger Ave (7-0)
• Continued application for 286A New Hempstead Road to February 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review eight applications, mostly for signs at local businesses, plus exterior lighting/landscape work. Decisions will be made on each permit, including a sign requiring a super majority vote and a revised awning design.

• Sign permit for Gentle Lux Spa, 266 Route 59, Nyack (requires super majority for width)
• Antique 'American Oil' pole sign at 185 Route 303, Valley Cottage
• Two sign permits for Tone Up Fitness, 303 South Little Tor Road, New City
• Sign permit for Weichert Realtors, 148 Route 59, Nanuet
• New sign and revised awning for River Court, 16 S. Main Street, New City

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved several sign permits for local businesses and a landscaping plan for a Verizon Wireless cell tower. Two items regarding a spa sign and church landscaping were deferred pending amended plans.

• Approved 'American Oil' sign at 185 Route 303 subject to removal of non-functioning light (unanimous)
• Approved Tone Up Fitness wall sign at 303 South Little Tor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Tone Up Fitness monument insert at 303 South Little Tor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Weichert Realtors sign at 148 Route 59 subject to installation above main door (unanimous)
• Approved River Court sign at 16 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended awning letters for River Court at 16 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon Wireless cell tower landscape plans subject to Ron Haelen's comments (unanimous)
• Tabled Gentle Lux Spa sign and Foster Church landscaping pending amended plans

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Board recommended that the Planning Board require the construction of ADA-compliant sidewalks for a proposed business on West Nyack Road. Other reviews of traffic and parking complaints resulted in no recommended signage or modifications.

• Accepted minutes from October 3, 2022
• Recommended no modifications to traffic light timing at N. Pascack Road and Smith Road
• Recommended against 'No Parking' signs on Albacon Road; suggested police patrol enforcement
• Recommended Planning Board require sidewalks for Starbucks site (58.18-1-24) on West Nyack Road
• Determined no further signage warranted for speeding on Buena Vista Road; referred to police enforcement

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Sanitation Commission unanimously accepted the 2023 carter application for Countywide Carting Ltd. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for Avid Waste. Minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Accepted 2023 carter application for Countywide Carting Ltd. (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Avid Waste for February 1, 2023
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Commission approved the 2023 carter application for Countywide Carting Ltd. and scheduled a public hearing for Avid Waste. The minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting were also accepted.

• Accepted minutes from December 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 carter application for Countywide Carting Ltd. (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Avid Waste for February 1, 2023

Town Board - Reorganization Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board is holding a reorganization meeting to handle routine annual business, including a public hearing on a local law to repeal Chapter 263 (term limits) from the Town Code. The board will also vote on resolutions to retain legal counsel, set salaries, and make board appointments for 2023.

• Public hearing on local law to repeal Chapter 263 (term limits)
• Retain Szalkiewicz and Associates to defend town (up to $12,500)
• Retain Law Office of Vincent Toomey for labor matters ($160,000 retainer)
• Set 2023 salaries and bi-weekly payroll
• Reappoint board chairs and members (e.g., Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals)

The Town Board voted 3-2 to repeal Chapter 263 of the Town Code, effectively removing term limits for elected officials. The board also approved several reorganization items, including bank depositories, petty cash, and board appointments. A motion to hire outside counsel to defend the town in a lawsuit was rejected.

• Repealed Local Law #9-2014 regarding term limits (3-2)
• Rejected hiring Szalkiewicz and Associates for legal defense (2-1)
• Approved $160,000 annual retainer for Law Office of Vincent Toomey, Esq. (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 salary schedule for town officials and employees (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Conway as Deputy Town Attorney at $65,000/annual (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Maloney as Deputy Town Comptroller at $20,000/annual (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Gilbert Heim as Planning Board Chairman at $7,431/annual (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Hobbs as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman at $7,431/annual (Unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing an amendment to an approved cluster subdivision at 540 Landmark Drive (Lot 5) in Congers. The proposal is for a 39,894 square-foot one-story building with a mezzanine on 3.95 acres of M-zoned land. The meeting is held virtually via teleconference and webinar.

• Amendment to approved cluster subdivision for 39,894 SF building with mezzanine
• Property at 540 Landmark Drive, east side, 365 feet south of Scratchup Road, Congers
• 3.95 acres of M-zoned land
• Public participation via teleconference or webinar