Clarkstown, New York
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Town Board - Regular Meeting
Town Board - Regular Meeting
Town Board - Regular Meeting
Town Board - Regular Meeting
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Town Board - Regular Meeting
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will conduct final review of a 52-unit affordable senior housing complex (Nannawitt Commons) and hold public hearings on preliminary reviews for a 7,161 sq ft office building at 180 Phillips Hill Road and a major mixed-use redevelopment of the New City Center (ShopRite) site, which includes 103 residential units, retail, and a drive-thru. The board will also consider a town board referral for a local law amending Nanuet's Transit Oriented Development zoning regarding payments in lieu of parking.
- Final review of Nannawitt Commons: 52-unit affordable senior housing at 250 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet
- Preliminary review and public hearing for 7,161 sq ft office building at 180 Phillips Hill Road, New City
- Preliminary review and public hearing for New City Center redevelopment: 103 residential units, 8,733 sq ft retail, drive-thru, 637 parking spaces
- Town board referral: proposed local law amending Chapter 290-7.8 (Nanuet TOD zoning) for payment in lieu of parking
Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal to add second-story residential units atop two existing retail buildings at the Town Plaza Shopping Center in New City. The project would create 29 apartments across 23,579 square feet on a 3.68-acre H-3-zoned parcel at 191-195 S Main Street.
- Review of second-story additions at Town Plaza Shopping Center (191-195 S Main St.): 29 residential units, 196 parking spaces, on 3.68 acres H-3 zoned land
Town Board - Regular Meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding two variance requests. The items include an electric substation upgrade in Nanuet and a residential/religious school subdivision in Valley Cottage.
- Appeal #4463: Electric substation upgrade at 71 North Pascack Road, Nanuet
- Appeal #4467: Subdivision proposal for religious school (Lot 1) and residential (Lot 3) at 365 Kings Highway, Valley Cottage
- Adoption of April 27, 2026 minutes
Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing two site plan applications. First, a proposed PFAS treatment building at 227 Townline Road, Nanuet for Veolia's wells 13 and 14. Second, a proposed 35,232-square-foot warehouse with 802 parking spaces at 440 West Nyack Road in West Nyack for the Salvation Army. The committee will provide technical recommendations on these projects.
- Veolia Nanuet Well 13 & 14 PFAS treatment building: 1,552 sf building with GAC filtration, on 4.98 acres of R-15 zoned land at 227 Townline Road, Nanuet
- Salvation Army warehouse: 35,232 sf warehouse with 802 parking spaces on 24.37 acres of CO zoned land at 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
- Both projects include site improvements such as driveways, stormwater basins, and parking areas
Town Board - Special Meeting
The Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: authorizing the purchase of the former St. Paul's Convent at 83 Gilchrest Road, Valley Cottage for $900,000 for municipal purposes, and issuing $930,000 in serial bonds to finance the acquisition. The meeting also includes a ceremonial swearing-in of James Fay as Chief of Police.
- Ceremonial swearing-in of James Fay as Clarkstown Police Chief
- Resolution to purchase 0.76 acres at 83 Gilchrest Road (former St. Paul's Convent) for $900,000 plus closing costs
- Resolution to issue $930,000 in serial bonds to finance the property acquisition
- Property purchase subject to permissive referendum and SEQRA negative declaration
Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting
The Architectural Historic Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review building and sign permits. Key items include a reappearance of a 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 9 Spruce Lane and a formal review of a 5-dwelling development at 749-755 Route 9W. Also up for review is an addition to the service area at Schultz Ford on Route 304 and multiple sign applications for local businesses.
- Reappearance of 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 9 Spruce Lane, New City
- Formal review of 5 semi-attached single-family dwellings at 749-755 Route 9W, Valley Cottage
- Formal review of addition to rear of service area at Schultz Ford, 80 Route 304
- Sign applications for Prime Infusions, AP HVAC, Renew Dry Cleaners, DHL, Mr. Bunker Moo, New City Quick Stop, Dragon Elite, Coldwell Banker Realty
- Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board will vote on several resolutions, including granting a tax exemption for a low-income senior housing project at 22-26 Demarest Avenue and 9 Highview Avenue in Nanuet. The board will also set public hearings on amendments to Nanuet's Transit Oriented Development zoning and a new local law for tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Major contracts include a $1.97 million roof replacement for the Highway Department and $50,000 for police department furniture.
- Tax exemption for Clarkstown Housing Development Fund Company (22-26 Demarest Ave and 9 Highview Ave, Nanuet) for low-income senior housing.
- Public hearing on amending Nanuet Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning for payment in lieu of parking.
- Public hearing on local law for tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in line of duty.
- Authorize up to $1,975,292 for Highway Department roof replacement at 12 Seeger Drive, Nanuet (Tremco Roofing).
- Authorize $50,000 for purchase and financing of furniture and equipment for Clarkstown Police Department.
Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The Technical Advisory Committee will review two development proposals at this meeting: a building expansion at 123 Park Avenue in New City to add office space and a second-level apartment, and a lot merger for a new 83,620 sq ft industrial facility at 525-555 Landmark Drive in Congers. The proposals are under review only, with no decisions scheduled.
- 123 Park Avenue, New City: Proposed expansion adding office space, a second-level apartment, and finishing garage for office, with 2 additional parking spaces (total 5) on .13 acres of H-2 zoned land.
- 525-555 Landmark Drive, Congers: Proposed lot merger of four parcels for an amended site plan including an 83,620 sq ft light manufacturing/warehouse/office building, 18,800 sq ft contractor storage, and 110 parking spaces on 3.42 acres of M-zoned land.
Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting
The Architectural Historic Review Board will hold a formal review for a 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 9 Spruce Lane, a reappearance from April 13. The board will also consider multiple sign applications for businesses including Nyack Land Rover, Renew Dry Cleaners, Leader Carpet, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Storage Post, as well as a façade renovation for Best Buy at 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. Lighting for Vanderbilt Grande at 41 Demarest Avenue is also on the agenda.
- Formal review of 12-unit apartment building (Permit 2026-TBD) at 9 Spruce Lane, New City
- Sign permit for Nyack Land Rover monument sign (Permit 2024-1444) at 235 East Route 59, West Nyack
- Sign permits for Leader Carpet (two wall signs, Permits 2026-0441 and 2026-0471) at 206 West Route 59, Nanuet
- Best Buy façade renovation and multiple sign inserts (Permits TBD Building, 2026-0436 to 2026-0440) at 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet
- Lighting review for Vanderbilt Grande (N/A) at 41 Demarest Avenue
The board approved a facade renovation for Best Buy at the former Macy's/At Home building, along with multiple signage permits. A 12-unit apartment proposal at 9 Spruce Lane was discussed but no vote taken. Several other sign and lighting applications were approved, including a 5-2 vote for Nyack Land Rover's monument sign and unanimous approvals for various other signs and lighting.
- Approved Best Buy facade renovation (unanimous)
- Approved Nyack Land Rover monument sign (5-2)
- Approved two Leader Carpet wall signs (unanimous)
- Approved Kingdom Hall monument sign with dark-sky and timer conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Storage Post primary wall sign (6-1)
- Approved Storage Post awning signs (6-1)
- Approved Storage Post existing monument insert (unanimous)
- Approved Vanderbilt Grande decorative streetlights with footcandle limit (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing. They will continue hearings on an interpretation appeal for 61 Sickletown Road and a variance for 6 Tudor Court, and open new hearings for a garage addition at 5 Drexel Court, a two-lot subdivision at 83 Lake Road, and signage at 112 N Route 303. The board will also adopt minutes from April 13, 2026.
- Continuation of Appeal #4451: interpretation of zoning code for 61 Sickletown Road
- Continuation of Appeal #4453: variances for two-story addition and screened porch at 6 Tudor Court
- New Appeal #4462: variances for second-floor garage addition at 5 Drexel Court
- New Appeal #4465: variances for lot width for two-lot subdivision at 83 Lake Road
- New Appeal #4466: variances for sign setback at 112 N Route 303
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will conduct final review of a proposed 75-unit senior housing development at 49-51 North Main Street in New City, including lot merger and demolition. The board will also hold a preliminary SEQRA public hearing for a crane office trailer on Route 59 in Central Nyack and review a site plan amendment for a seating area at New City Plaza Shopping Center. Correspondence includes a referral from the Town of Ramapo regarding Oxford Estates Subdivision.
- Final review: 49-51 N Main Street senior housing – 75 units, 105,694 sq ft, on 3.55 acres H3 zoned land
- Preliminary SEQRA & public hearing: Empire City Crane – 320 sq ft trailer/office at 69 Route 59, Central Nyack
- Reinstatement & final review: New City Plaza seating area relocation – 510 sq ft seating, 288 sq ft covered structure
- Correspondence: Town of Ramapo referral – Oxford Estates Subdivision (parcels 57.07-2-21 & 22)
- Minutes of March 11 and March 25, 2026 meetings to be approved
Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
The Technical Advisory Committee will review two items: a chairman's endorsement for a special permit and site plan for Red Barn Cidery in Congers, and a subdivision review for a property on Mountainview Avenue in Valley Cottage. These are discussions and recommendations, not final decisions.
- Red Barn Cidery proposes a 3,480 sq ft pavilion and 576 sq ft lavatory building on 48.68 acres at 306 Route 304, Congers
- Special permit needed for agritourism use; 90 parking spaces with overflow parking on north side of Route 304
- Subdivision of 496 Mountainview Ave, Valley Cottage into two conforming residential lots with existing dwellings on 1.19 acres
- Both properties are in R-22 zoning district (Red Barn also partly R-80)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board unanimously approved all 29 resolutions on the agenda. Key actions include a $3.84 million roadway resurfacing program, $248,100 for pool filtration and chlorination upgrades, and $120,000 for a time and attendance system upgrade. The board also rescinded a prior resolution for Congers Lake boardwalk repairs and authorized new spending for playground equipment, vehicle purchases, and a fireworks display. Police Chief Jeff Wanamaker announced his retirement and the promotion of two officers to sergeant.
- Approved $3.84M 2026 roadway resurfacing program (unanimous)
- Authorized $248,100 for pool filtration and chlorination upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved $120,000 time and attendance upgrade with ADP (unanimous)
- Authorized $170,000 for vehicle purchases for various departments (unanimous)
- Rescinded resolution for Congers Lake boardwalk emergency repairs (unanimous)
- Approved $23,680 for demolition of concrete pump house at Congers Pool (unanimous)
- Approved $7,839 for playground equipment at Lake Nanuet (unanimous)
- Awarded $25,000 bid for fireworks display (unanimous)
Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting
The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider several permit applications, including a formal review for a 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 9 Spruce Lane in New City. Also on the agenda are an informal review for demolishing and building a new structure at 80 West Nyack Road in Nanuet, and multiple sign applications. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and routine items.
- Formal review: 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 9 Spruce Lane, New City (2026-TBD)
- Informal review: demolish and build new structure at 80 West Nyack Road, Nanuet (2026-TBD)
- Sign permit: Durso-Transborough Logistics, 39 Western Highway, West Nyack (2026-0270)
- Sign permit: AP HVAC, 95 East Route 59, Nanuet (2025-0077)
- Sign permit: Dragon Elite, 16-22 Route 9W, Congers (2026-TBD)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on April 13, 2026. They will continue a public hearing on Appeal 4451 regarding interpretation of the zoning code at 61 Sickletown Road. New public hearings will be held for five variance requests for additions and alterations to single-family homes at various locations. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.
- Continuation of Appeal 4451: interpretation of zoning code at 61 Sickletown Road, West Nyack
- Appeal 4437: variance for one-story addition at 154 S. Conger Avenue, Congers
- Appeal 4442: variance for two-story addition at 687 South Mountain Road, New City
- Appeal 4460: variance for covered entry at 350 Fulle Drive, Valley Cottage
- Appeal 4461: variance for screened porch at 6 Milsom Drive, New City
Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board will consider approval of minutes from February and March 2026 meetings. The board will receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent of Recreation. An executive session may be held if needed. The meeting also notes an upcoming Senior Showcase Event in May.
- Approval of minutes from February 5, 2026
- Approval of minutes from March 5, 2026
- Department of Facilities Management update
- Superintendent’s Recreation update
- Senior Showcase Event on May 3rd at Clarkstown South High School
Town Board - Special Meeting
The Town Board will accept the retirement of Police Chief Jeffrey Wanamaker and appoint James Fay as his permanent replacement. It will also appoint four temporary police officers at $64,783/year each while they attend the police academy, accept a sergeant's retirement, and authorize a consulting services agreement with COPTECHS LLC at $95/hour for transition support.
- Accept resignation (retirement) of Police Chief Jeffrey Wanamaker, effective April 24, 2026
- Appoint James Fay as permanent Police Chief, effective April 24, 2026
- Appoint temporary Police Officers Douglas Conway, Christian Spanos, Michael Waldron, and Michael Vong at $64,783/year while attending Police Academy
- Accept resignation (retirement) of Police Sergeant Brian Gorsky, retroactive to March 27, 2026
- Authorize consulting agreement with COPTECHS LLC at $95/hour for advisory and technical support