Clarkstown public meetings in 2025

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to discuss 2026 salary schedules, fee updates, and various municipal contracts. The agenda includes a public hearing on a local law to approve salaries for elected and appointed officials.

• Public hearing for Local Law No. 11-2025 regarding 2026 salaries for elected and appointed officials
• Contract with Law Office of Vincent Toomey, Esq. for labor and employment services ($160,000 annual retainer)
• Contract with Tremco Roofing to replace Highway Department roof at 12 Seeger Dr. Nanuet (up to $1,072,649.05 plus $50,000 contingency)
• Awarding Bid #14-2025 for Hereford Lane Culvert Improvements ($406,376.00 plus 18% contingency)
• Awarding Bid #20-2025 for purchase of vehicles for various departments (up to $660,000.00)

At the December 18, 2025 meeting, the Board adopted Local Law 531‑2025, which sets the 2026 salaries for elected, appointed, and board and commission members. The motion was made by Councilman Mark Licker, seconded by Councilman Michael Graziano, and passed unanimously. No other formal votes were recorded during the session.

• Adopted Local Law 531‑2025 approving 2026 salaries for elected, appointed and board members (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a new restaurant at 198 W Route 59. The project involves demolishing a vacant restaurant to build a 3,783sqft single story building.

• Proposed construction of a 3,783sqft restaurant with drive-thru and outdoor seating
• Proposed 53 parking spaces on 2.19 acres of RS zoned land
• Project location: northwest corner of NYS Route 59 and Hutton Avenue (198 W Route 59, Nanuet)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a subdivision at the Route 59 and NYS Thruway intersection, a 65,241‑sq‑ft affordable senior housing project on S. Middletown Road, and a mixed daycare‑retail building on Route 59. The Board will also consider a Town Board referral to change the zoning of parcels 425 and 431 E. Route 59 from LIO to RS. Additional items include a 90‑day extension request for 169 Western Highway, a $10,000 escrow for a Palisades Center traffic impact study, and a variance request for a four‑unit residential project on 3 Taft Lane.

• Review of Lixi Nanuet subdivision (4.6‑acre RS‑zoned site at 260‑270 W Route 59).
• Preliminary review of Nannawitt Commons senior housing (65,241 sq ft on 2.52 acres PO‑zoned at 250 S. Middletown Road).
• Public hearing on Lightbridge Nanuet mixed daycare (12,122 sq ft) and retail (8,438 sq ft) project on 3.08 acres RS‑zoned north of Route 59.
• Town Board referral: zone change petition for parcels 425 and 431 E. Route 59 (LIO to RS).
• Correspondence: 90‑day extension for 169 Western Highway; $10,000 escrow for Palisades Center traffic impact statement; variance for four‑unit development at 3 Taft Lane.

The Board waived all outstanding submittal requirements and closed the public hearing, both by 7‑0 votes. It adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA 6NYCRR Part 617, also by a 7‑0 vote. The Board then granted Preliminary Approval and later Final Approval for the Lixi Nanuet subdivision, each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Waived all outstanding submittal requirements (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing (7‑0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration under SEQRA 6NYCRR Part 617 (7‑0)
• Granted Preliminary Approval for Lixi Nanuet subdivision (7‑0)
• Granted Final Approval for Lixi Nanuet subdivision (7‑0)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal to demolish an existing structure and build a 5,400-square-foot maintenance building with three repair bays and parking improvements on 4.95 acres of LIO zoned land at 80 West Nyack Road in Nanuet.

• Review of demolition and construction at 80 West Nyack Road
• Proposed 5,400 sq. ft. maintenance building with three bays
• 51 passenger vehicle and 6 oversized vehicle parking spaces
• Asphalt paving and striping for parking lot improvements
• Meeting held virtually via webinar

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 8, 2025 at the Town Hall Auditorium. The board will consider four variation requests: signage for United 200 LLC (Popeye’s) at 135 Timberlane Court, expansion of a dining room for Aharon Yosef Lantzitsky at 16 Vincent Street, solar panels on a detached garage for Yvonne Raggo at 43 N. Conger Avenue, and signage for NanUet Holdings DE LLC at 5101 Fashion Drive. After the hearings, the board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4438 – variation for multiple signs at United 200 LLC (Popeye’s), 135 Timberlane Court, Yorktown Heights (MRS district)
• Appeal #4439 – variation to expand a dining room at 16 Vincent Street, Nanuet (R‑22 district)
• Appeal #4440 – variation to place solar panels on a detached garage at 43 N. Conger Avenue, Congers (R‑15 district)
• Appeal #4444 – variation for monument signage at 5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet (MRS district)
• Adopt minutes of the November 24, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing on Appeal #4438 submitted by United 200 LLC (Popeye’s) for variances to existing sign height, number, and area limits at 200 Nanuet Mall S, Rt. 59. Board members and staff heard testimony and questions from the applicant and discussed code requirements. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision was recorded in the minutes. The public comment period received no remarks and the hearing was closed.

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider several applications, including sign permits for local businesses and a proposed addition to a single‑family home in a historic zone at 165 Sickletown Road, West Nyack. The board will also review exterior alteration plans for Apple Inc. at 8115 Fashion Drive, Nanuet, and a lighting and landscape project for senior housing at 49‑51 North Main Street, New City. Decisions will be recorded as approvals, rejections, or further review as indicated in the agenda.

• Permit 2025-1422 – primary wall sign for JAG Physical Therapy, 101 South Main Street, New City (Unit #3)
• Permit 2025-1438 – primary wall sign for JZ Family Dental, 354 North Middletown Road, Nanuet
• Permit 2025-1301 – addition to a single‑family dwelling in a historic zone, 165 Sickletown Road, West Nyack (owner John O’Dea)
• TBD – exterior alterations for Apple Inc., 8115 Fashion Drive, Nanuet (Bohler)
• TBD – lighting and landscape project for 49‑51 North Main Senior Housing, New City (Kowidge Architecture & Design)

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved eight sign applications, a single‑family home addition, and exterior alterations for Apple Inc., most with unanimous votes. Several approvals required a supermajority for sign height. The board also approved the November 24 minutes and set the next meeting for January 12, 2026.

• Approved JAG Physical Therapy sign (supermajority)
• Approved JZ Family Dental sign (unanimous)
• Approved New York Pickleball Club sign (supermajority)
• Approved Rail 9W Auto Body sign (unanimous)
• Approved Vibe Hair Salon sign without logo (unanimous)
• Approved O’Dea home addition in historic zone (unanimous)
• Approved Apple Inc. exterior alterations, subject to landscape plan (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to accept all pending 2026 renewal applications was also passed unanimously. A motion was made to continue the Dark Star application hearing to January 7, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

• Accepted minutes of Nov 5 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted all 2026 renewal applications (unanimous)
• Motion to continue Dark Star hearing to Jan 7 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will conduct an initial SEQR review for a project by North Star Plaza LLC. The proposal involves converting an existing restaurant into a 2,850 sq. ft. drive-thru facility in Congers.

• Proposed demolition of an existing multifamily dwelling
• Provision of 38 parking spaces
• Project location: 77 S Route 303, Congers, NY (intersection of NYS Route 303 and Tremont Avenue)
• Development of 1.01 acres of CS zoned land

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Traffic and Traffic Fire Safety Advisory Board voted unanimously on five recommendations to improve safety on various streets. Each recommendation was approved with a 6‑0 vote and will be forwarded as resolutions to the Town Board or relevant agencies. The actions include a speed study on Waters Edge, new one‑way signs, additional signage and crosswalk improvements on Gregory Street, pedestrian‑yield signage on New Hempstead Road, and parking guidance on Pleasant Hill Drive.

• Approved recommendation for Clarkstown Police to conduct a speed study and targeted enforcement on Waters Edge (6-0)
• Approved addition of two “One Way” signs on Demarest Avenue and East Prospect Street (6-0)
• Approved adding a westbound curve sign, painting stop lines, and installing a pedestrian crosswalk sign on Gregory Street (6-0)
• Approved permanent “Yield to Pedestrians in the Crosswalk” signage and increased enforcement on New Hempstead Road (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for Clarkstown Community Police to discuss parking with the Pleasant Hill Drive homeowner and consider “No Parking” signs (6-0)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider the chairman’s endorsement of Halmar International LLC’s proposal to install three solar canopies covering approximately 4,100 sq ft over existing parking. The project would be on a 2.5‑acre LIO‑zoned parcel at 421 East Route 59, about 290 ft southeast of the Route 59 and Rose Road intersection in Nanuet. No decision has been recorded; the agenda item is for discussion and possible endorsement.

• Chairman’s endorsement: Halmar International LLC proposes three solar canopies (~4,100 sq ft) on 2.5 acre LIO‑zoned land at 421 East Route 59, Nanuet

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal #4423 and Appeal #4421, each seeking variances from the town's zoning bulk regulations for additions to single‑family homes. The variances involve changes to floor‑area ratio, yard setbacks, building height, and lot coverage at 9 Willow Avenue in Nyack and 21 Rockland Avenue in Nanuet. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4423 – Kyle Sitzman, 9 Willow Avenue, Nyack: variance for a two‑story addition, requesting relief from multiple bulk regulation columns (FAR, front/side/rear yard, building height, lot coverage) in an R‑10 district.
• Appeal #4421 – Joseph Weiler, 21 Rockland Avenue, Nanuet: variance for a second‑story addition, requesting relief from floor‑area ratio and side‑yard requirements in an R‑15 district.
• Adopt minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on November 10, 2025.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Kyle Sitzman's two‑story addition, requiring removal of the greenhouse and overriding Rockland County Planning Department comments 1 and 2. The Board also approved a variance for Joseph Weiler’s second‑story addition, covering floor‑area‑ratio and side‑yard setbacks. Both SEQRA motions were declared Type II and required no further processing, and each variance vote passed 6‑0.

• Granted Kyle Sitzman variance for multiple bulk regulations (6‑0)
• Required removal of greenhouse as condition of Sitzman variance
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department comments 1 and 2 for Sitzman (unanimous)
• Granted Joseph Weiler variance for floor‑area‑ratio and side‑yard (6‑0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will hold public hearings on establishing new zoning districts for the Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack Hamlet Centers and updating laws regarding electric vehicle charging stations. The board will also vote on several professional service contracts and capital project funding.

• Public hearing to establish Hamlet Center zoning districts for Congers (HC-C), Valley Cottage (HC-VC), and West Nyack (HC-WN)
• Public hearing on local law regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Four separate $250,000 serial bond authorizations for miscellaneous minor building improvements
• Contract for Police Chaplain (Rev. David Lothrop) at $15,000 annual
• Contract for Police Surgeon (Stuart G. Rasch, M.D.) not to exceed $10,000 annual

The Board adopted Resolution 489‑2025, amending Chapter 290 to create new Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. The motion passed unanimously with all members voting aye. A second public hearing on Resolution 490‑2025, concerning electric‑vehicle charging station zoning, was opened but no vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 489‑2025 establishing Hamlet Center zoning districts (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Resolution 490‑2025 for EV charging station zoning; no vote recorded

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review permit applications for signage and building facades at various locations in Clarkstown, including a car wash on Route 59 and senior housing on Main Street.

• Sign Splash Express Car Wash: Variance for wall sign height at 140 West Route 59
• Sign JAG Physical Therapy: Primary wall sign at 101 South Main Street
• Sign Congers BP Fuels: Pump and canopy signs at 112 North Route 303
• Sign JZ Family Dental: Primary wall sign at 354 North Middletown Road
• Façade renovation: Projects at 306-310 South Main Street and 100-120 Rockland Plaza

The board voted unanimously to approve several signage permits for Splash Express Car Wash and BP Fuels, as well as façade renovation plans for 306‑310 South Main Street and the first phase of the Rockland Plaza redevelopment. It also approved the building, landscape and lighting plans for 175 West Clarkstown Road, pending final town approval. No other items were decided; several applications were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved LED “Touchless” sign for Splash Express Car Wash (1’6" x 11’6"), unanimous
• Approved LED “Free Vacuums” sign for Splash Express Car Wash (1’ x 10"), unanimous
• Approved amended monument sign (9’5" x 7’6" x 20") for Splash Express Car Wash, unanimous
• Approved pump signs for BP Fuels at 112 North Route 303, removing “invigorate”, unanimous
• Approved north canopy sign for BP Fuels at 112 North Route 303, unanimous
• Approved façade renovation plans for 306‑310 South Main Street, unanimous
• Approved first‑phase façade renovation of Rockland Plaza (old Petco) at 100‑120 Rockland Plaza, unanimous
• Approved building, landscape and lighting plans for 175 West Clarkstown Road, subject to final town approval, unanimous

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing two subdivision applications. These include a three-lot subdivision in Valley Cottage and a mixed-use development project in Congers.

• SMC Realty LLC: Proposed three lot subdivision at 570 Kings Hwy, Valley Cottage
• McKernan: Proposed subdivision and site plan for a 1,950sf mixed-use building at 53 Lake Road, Congers

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a new wireless facility and a substation expansion. The board will also review a dealership addition and a petition to change zoning for a 230-unit residential project.

• Public hearing for a 125-foot monopole cell tower at 156 West Clarkstown
• Public hearing for a 3,500 square foot expansion of the Burns Substation on N. Pascack Road
• Preliminary and final review for a 4,940 square foot addition to a dealership at NYS Route 304 and Demarest Mill Road
• Town Board referral for a zone change from R-160 to R-22 to develop 230 residential units by The Dells, Inc

The Clarkstown Planning Board closed the public hearing and adopted a Special Permit Resolution, granting a special permit for the 156 West Clarkstown cell tower. The Board also adopted a Preliminary Approval Resolution for the same project. Both resolutions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Public hearing closed (5-0)
• Special Permit granted for 156 West Clarkstown cell tower (5-0)
• Preliminary approval granted for 156 West Clarkstown cell tower (5-0)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Board formally adopted the September 26, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to close the meeting was also approved unanimously. Tentative dates for the next two meetings were set for March 13, 2026, and June 5, 2026.

• Adopted September 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 13, 2026 (tentative)
• Scheduled following meeting for June 5, 2026 (tentative)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for the Costco location at 50 Overlook Blvd. The project involves expanding the existing warehouse and relocating the gas station on 11.5 acres of PED zoned land.

• Review of warehouse expansion and gas station relocation at 50 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025 to consider two variance requests. Appeal #4423 by Kyle Sitzman seeks variances for floor‑area ratio, front, side, rear yard depths, building height and lot coverage for a two‑story addition at 9 Willow Avenue, Nyack (R‑10 district). Appeal #4436 by Naftali Horowitz seeks variances for floor‑area ratio, side yard, lot coverage and parking requirements for an addition at 4 Center Lane, New City (R‑15 district). The agenda also includes distribution and adoption of the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4423 – variances for max floor area ratio, front/rear yard depths, side yard width, building height, and lot coverage for a two‑story addition at 9 Willow Avenue, Nyack (R‑10)
• Appeal #4436 – variances for max floor area ratio, required side yard, max lot coverage, and parking/loading requirements for an addition at 4 Center Lane, New City (R‑15)
• Public hearing on the two variance appeals at 7:00 PM, Clarkstown Town Hall Auditorium
• Distribution and adoption of minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a motion to treat the Sitzman variance request as a Type II action under SEQRA, meaning no further processing is required. The Board also unanimously approved continuing the public hearing on Appeal #4423 to November 25, 2025. No decision was recorded on the Horowitz variance request.

• Treat Sitzman appeal as Type II SEQRA action – approved unanimously
• Continue hearing on Appeal #4423 to Nov 25, 2025 – approved unanimously

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review several permit applications for commercial signage and building renovations. The meeting includes requests for height and area variances for signs at a car wash and facade updates for two other properties.

• Splash Express Car Wash (140 West Route 59, Nanuet): Multiple wall signs and monument sign, including height and area variance requests
• FM Home Loans (56 Congers Road, New City): Freestanding monument and primary wall signs
• Congers BP Fuels-WEST NYACK (112 North Route 303, West Nyack): Facade renovation and three signs (monument, canopy, and wall)
• Nanuet Holdings NY LLC (912-1000 Fashion Drive, Nanuet): Facade renovation and addition of loading docks

The board unanimously approved the monument sign for Splash Express Car Wash at Dykes Park Road and Route 59. It also approved façade renovations and new signage for BP Fuels at 112 North Route 303, and approved façade renovation and loading dock plans for Nanuet Holdings at 912‑1000 Fashion Drive. Several sign applications were withdrawn and no votes were taken on other pending items.

• Approved monument sign for Splash Express Car Wash (permit #2025-0989) unanimously
• Approved façade renovation for BP Fuels, 112 North Route 303 (permit #2025-0625) unanimously
• Approved south canopy sign for BP Fuels (permit #2025-1327) unanimously
• Approved primary wall sign for BP Fuels (permit #2025-1328) unanimously
• Approved façade renovation and loading dock plan for Nanuet Holdings at 912‑1000 Fashion Drive unanimously
• Applicants withdrew east/right wall sign for Splash Express Car Wash (permit #2025-0984) – no vote
• Applicants withdrew south/front wall sign for Splash Express Car Wash (permit #2025-0987) – no vote
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved unanimously

Town Board - Regular Meeting

At the November 6, 2025 meeting, the Clarkstown Town Board adopted a local law that overrides the General Municipal Law § 3‑c tax levy limit for fiscal year 2026. The Board also approved a local law setting salaries for elected, appointed and board and commission members, and adopted the town’s 2026 budget. A public hearing was held for the salary and tax‑levy items, and the Board may enter executive session for personnel, negotiations, or litigation matters.

• Adopt Local Law approving salaries of elected, appointed and board/commission members
• Adopt Local Law overriding the tax levy limit established by General Municipal Law § 3‑c for FY 2026 (60% Board vote)
• Adopt the 2026 Town of Clarkstown budget
• Public hearing on salary and tax‑levy limit proposals held at Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue
• Potential executive session to discuss personnel, negotiations, and litigation

The Board adopted Resolution 486‑2025, a local law approving the cost‑of‑living salary schedule for elected and appointed officials, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, again unanimously. The proposed resolution to override the tax levy limit for 2026 was withdrawn.

• Adopted Local Law approving salaries for elected/appointed officials (unanimous)
• Adopted Preliminary Budget for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Withdrew resolution to override Tax Levy Limit for FY 2026

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from its October 9, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update from the Department of Facilities Management and a recreation update from the superintendent, including the Senior of the Year award. The board will consider the proposed 2026 schedule of recreation fees and set the dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent’s recreation update – Senior of the Year award
• Review of the 2026 Parks & Recreation fee schedule
• Adoption of 2026 Parks & Recreation Board meeting dates

The board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It adopted pricing for sponsorship signs at the new turf fields in Germonds Park and approved an annual non-resident pass costing $275 for adults and $150 for children 12 years and under and seniors. The board also approved the schedule of 2026 Parks & Recreation Board meeting dates.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Agreed to sponsorship‑sign pricing for new turf fields at Germonds Park (unanimous)
• Approved annual non‑resident pass: $275 adults, $150 children 12 & under and seniors (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 board meeting dates (all in favor)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Sanitation Commission will meet on November 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historical Map Room. The agenda includes adoption of the November 3, 2025 minutes, a discussion item titled “Interstate Waste Inc,” and a public hearing on Dark Star Trucking LLC. No other decisions are listed.

• Adopt minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting
• Interstate Waste Inc – agenda item (details not provided)
• Public Hearing – Dark Star Trucking LLC

The commission accepted the minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved all pending 2026 application renewals, directing the secretary to obtain any needed additional information. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that was carried.

• Accepted September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all pending 2026 application renewals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals. Items include the Blinn Open Space Subdivision where Lot #1 is proposed to be sold to Rockland County, a private K‑8 religious school on West Clarkstown Road, a McDonald’s restaurant redevelopment, and a trailer office for Empire City Crane. The board will also consider a local law amendment to the town zoning code for electric‑vehicle charging stations.

• Blinn Open Space Subdivision (SD 59.12‑1‑12.1) – 27.1 acres on Christian Herald Road; Lot #1 to be sold to Rockland County for open space
• 31 West Clarkstown Road – 31,428 sq ft private religious school (K‑8) with 54 parking spaces, 6 bus spaces, 101 special‑event spaces on 6.6 acres
• McDonald’s redevelopment (SL & SD 43.11‑2‑39 & 41) – new 4,455 sq ft restaurant with redesigned drive‑thru and 41 parking spaces on 16.13 acres
• Empire City Crane – 320 sq ft trailer office and parking on 0.34 acres on NYS Route 59
• Proposed local law amending Chapter 290 (Zoning) to address electric‑vehicle charging stations

The Board adopted a resolution granting final approval to the Blinn Open Space Subdivision (SD 59.12-1-12.1) in Valley Cottage. The final approval follows a prior preliminary approval and is subject to the same conditions outlined in the preliminary resolution. Motions to close the public hearing and to adopt both the preliminary and final approval resolutions each passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing (motion by Bertolino, seconded by DeGaetano) – carried 5:0
• Adopted preliminary approval resolution for Blinn Open Space Subdivision – carried 5:0
• Adopted final approval resolution for Blinn Open Space Subdivision – carried 5:0

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board accepted the October 20, 2025 minutes and then adopted several traffic‑safety measures. It voted unanimously to endorse police enforcement on North Grant Avenue, to increase enforcement on Gable Road/Shetland Drive, and to implement a suite of signage, crosswalks and roadway improvements on Brewery Road/Herford Lane/Strawtown Road. It also approved a recommendation for a convex mirror at a Phillips Hill Road driveway and declined a request for a traffic light at the Old Mill Road intersection, referring the issue to the county highway department. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted October 20, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved recommendation for police enforcement on North Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for increased enforcement on Gable Road/Shetland Drive (7-0)
• Approved extensive traffic safety recommendations for Brewery Road/Herford Lane/Strawtown Road (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for convex mirror at Phillips Hill Road driveway (7-0)
• Declined traffic light at Old Mill Road intersection; referred to county highway department
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (motion by Pat Parke, second by Perry Kotzker)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider several sign permits for businesses on South Main Street and Fashion Drive, a façade renovation at 306-310 South Main Street, and a new Verizon Wireless monopole with ground equipment at 156 West Clarkstown Road. The board will also review building, lighting, and landscape items. Minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting need approval.

• Sign permit for Dumpling House primary wall sign, 170 South Main St, New City
• Directional (North) and primary wall (East) signs for Nivelo’s General Contracting, 91 South Main St, New City
• Under‑canopy and primary wall signs for K Beauty Outlet, 5109 Fashion Drive, Nanuet
• Façade renovation for Building 306‑310 South Main St, New City (306 South Main LLC)
• New Verizon Wireless monopole with ground equipment, 156 West Clarkstown Rd, New City

The board unanimously approved the application for a 120‑ft Verizon Wireless monopole designed to resemble a tree. It also approved several sign permits, including two Nivelo’s General Contracting signs (6‑1 vote) and two K Beauty Outlet signs (unanimous). The minutes from previous meetings were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Nivelo’s General Contracting directional sign (Permit #2025-1262) 6‑1
• Approved Nivelo’s General Contracting primary wall sign (Permit #2025-1263) 6‑1
• Approved K Beauty Outlet canopy sign (Permit #2025-1289) unanimously
• Approved K Beauty Outlet primary wall sign (Permit #2025-1290) unanimously
• Approved Verizon Wireless 120‑ft monopole application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a residential property. The board will also distribute and adopt minutes from September 29 and October 6, 2025.

• Appeal #4419: Request for variances at 44 Green Road, West Nyack for a 1st floor renovation, 2nd floor addition, and freestanding raised deck

The board approved a variance for 44 Green Road, allowing a second‑story addition and deck. The application was classified as a Type II SEQRA action, requiring no further processing. The board also unanimously overrode Rockland County Planning Department comments #1 and #2. Meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned.

• Granted variance for 44 Green Road (6-0)
• Classified application as Type II SEQRA (unanimous)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Dept comments #1 and #2 (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for the Valley Heights Apartment expansion. The project involves adding a playground and a 30-space parking lot to serve an adjacent multi-family building.

• Proposed 30-space parking lot and playground at 41 Second Ave., Nanuet
• Project involves a 20,000sqft parcel on .46 acres of R-10 zoned land
• Review of parcel SL 57.10-1-9 (FKA 7-E-7)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board approved a 6‑0 recommendation to increase the pedestrian countdown timer at College Avenue/Church Street from 16 to 25 seconds, move the stop line, and repaint the crosswalk with ladder striping. It also approved continued police enforcement on Colonial Drive, Congers North Grant Avenue, and Valley Cottage Green Avenue, each by a 6‑0 vote. Two items were tabled to the November 3 meeting: a speed‑study on West Burda Place and a request for “No Parking” signs on West Burda Place/High Street.

• Approved 25‑sec timer, stop‑line move, crosswalk repaint at College Ave/Church St (6‑0)
• Approved continued police enforcement on Colonial Drive (6‑0)
• Approved continued police enforcement on Congers North Grant Ave (6‑0)
• Approved increased police enforcement on Valley Cottage Green Ave (6‑0)
• Approved increased police enforcement on Tamarac Ave (6‑0)
• Tabled speed study for West Burda Place (to Nov 3)
• Tabled “No Parking” signs request for West Burda Place/High Street (to Nov 3)
• Assigned investigation of stop sign request at Gable Rd/Shetland Dr (new business)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a new restaurant at 198 W Route 59. The project involves demolishing a vacant restaurant to build a 3,783-square-foot single-story building.

• Proposed construction of a Raising Cane’s restaurant with a drive-thru and outdoor seating
• Plan for 68 parking spaces on 2.19 acres of RS zoned land
• Location: Northwest corner of NYS Route 59 and Hutton Avenue

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will accept the September meeting minutes and amend the town budget with several revenue and expense adjustments. It will consider a bond‑refunding resolution for up to $12,500,000 and a grant to join the Statewide Police Traffic Services Program. The board will also set a public hearing on a zoning amendment for electric‑vehicle charging stations and approve multiple contracts and purchases for town facilities and projects.

• Authorize refunding of all or a portion of outstanding serial bonds, not to exceed $12,500,000
• Authorize purchase of a new sanitary and storm sewer video inspection system, cost up to $146,526.76 (serial bonds)
• Increase contract amount for additional site work on the Germonds Park Sports Complex upgrade by $655,000 (grant‑funded)
• Set public hearing on a proposed local law amending Chapter 290 (Zoning) for electric‑vehicle charging stations
• Authorize financing for acquisition of land at 101 Old Route 304 (Depew House) for $1,168,920 (serial bonds)

The Board adopted the September 9 and 25 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved an amendment to the town budget with a unanimous vote. The Board also authorized a refund of up to $12.5 million of outstanding serial bonds, again unanimously. Additional actions included accepting a state traffic‑safety grant and setting a public hearing on a zoning amendment for electric‑vehicle charging stations.

• Adopted September 9 and 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended the town budget (unanimous)
• Authorized refund of up to $12.5M of serial bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to accept state traffic‑safety grant (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on zoning amendment for EV charging stations (adopted)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is reviewing several permit applications for business signage and building facade renovations. The board will consider requests for size amendments and supermajority approvals for specific signs.

• Sign size amendments for Sherwin Williams at 21 Hutton Avenue, Nanuet
• Facade renovation for K/BTF New City LLC at 88 North Main Street, New City
• Primary wall and freestanding signs for Breakthrough Fitness at 88 North Main Street, New City
• Primary wall signs for Nanuet Latino Fresh Market, Curated Cards & Collectables, and Asian Taste
• Facade renovations for Orthodontics of West Nyack and 306 South Main LLC

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved several amended sign permits for Sherwin Williams at 21 Hutton Avenue and for Breakthrough Fitness, Curated Cards, Latino Fresh Market, and Asian Taste locations. It also approved a façade renovation plan for 88 North Main Street and approved color choices for a building on 2 Sickletown Road. All approvals were passed unanimously.

• Approved amended east wall sign for Sherwin Williams, 21 Hutton Ave (unanimous)
• Approved amended south wall sign for Sherwin Williams, 21 Hutton Ave (unanimous)
• Approved façade renovation plans for 88 North Main St, New City (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign for Breakthrough Fitness, 88 North Main St with logo reduced to 47.25" (unanimous)
• Approved freestanding sign for Breakthrough Fitness, 88 North Main St (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign for Latino Fresh Market, 36-38 North Middletown Rd, Nanuet, without logo (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign for Curated Cards & Collectables, 50 Route 303, Valley Cottage (unanimous)
• Approved primary wall sign for Asian Taste, 131-133 Route 303, Valley Cottage, subject to max length 16.5 ft (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board will consider approval of the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent of Recreation. The board will also review the August and September 2025 budget summary reports. No other items are listed for decision.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent’s Recreation update
• Budget Summary Reports for August 2025
• Budget Summary Reports for September 2025

The board approved the September 4, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. Updates were given that the Lake Nanuet Turf Fields Project, Germonds Park Turf Fields Project, and the new Central Nyack Community Garden are complete, with ribbon‑cutting ceremonies scheduled. The board discussed senior‑club officer recruitment, a possible non‑resident pass, a cricket field idea, and installing a webcam at the pickleball courts. Upcoming events include a lunchtime concert on October 10, a K‑9 costume contest on October 17, and a Halloween festival on October 18 at Congers Lake Memorial Park.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review the Mulberry Heights subdivision application, which proposes a two‑lot residential development on 1.13 acres of R‑22 zoned land at 83 Lake Road, Valley Cottage. Lot 1 would retain the existing dwelling and driveway with access from Lake Road, while Lot 2 would add a new dwelling and driveway accessed from Mulberry Road. The committee will consider the site plan and zoning compliance.

• Proposed two‑lot residential subdivision on 1.13 acres at 83 Lake Road, Valley Cottage
• Lot 1 retains existing dwelling and driveway, access via Lake Road
• Lot 2 adds new dwelling and driveway, access via Mulberry Road
• Land is zoned R‑22
• Location: south side of Lake Road, about 240 ft east of Elliot’s Alley

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a preliminary public hearing and SEQR review for a new 35,232‑square‑foot warehouse on a 24.37‑acre CO‑zoned site in West Nyack. It will also conduct a final review of a solar canopy project in Nanuet, and preliminary hearings for a lot‑line modification with mixed‑use building in Congers and a three‑lot subdivision in Valley Cottage. The meeting includes a request for a 90‑day extension on a West Nyack project and the approval of minutes from the September meetings.

• Final review of Halmar International LLC solar canopy (~4,100 sq ft) on 2.5 acres LIO‑zoned land in Nanuet
• Preliminary public hearing for McKernan lot line modification and 1,950 sq ft mixed‑use building in Congers
• Preliminary and final public hearing for SMC Realty three‑lot subdivision in Valley Cottage
• Preliminary public hearing and SEQR review for Salvation Army warehouse (35,232 sq ft) on 24.37 acres CO‑zoned land in West Nyack
• 90‑day extension request (to Jan 26 2026) for 169 Western Highway project in West Nyack

The Board adopted a resolution granting preliminary approval for SMC Realty LLC’s three‑lot subdivision on the 1.517‑acre R‑22 site at Kings Highway and Storms Road. The approval was approved unanimously (4‑0) and includes conditions such as inspection fees, a storm‑water management agreement, and a money‑in‑lie‑of‑land fee. A separate resolution also required a $1,850 sewer impact fee and a $21,100 payment in lieu of land for the project.

• Preliminary approval granted (4‑0) for three‑lot subdivision
• Public hearing closed (4‑0) per motion of Heim
• Inspection fees of $2,168.75 required before Chairman’s endorsement
• Storm‑water Management Agreement filing required before Chairman’s endorsement
• Infiltration test results to be added to grading and drainage plan
• Rockland County Drainage Agency endorsement required for plat
• Sewer impact fee of $1,850 payable to Rockland County Sewer District No. 1
• Money‑in‑lie‑of‑land fee of $21,100 required for the subdivision

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will adopt the September 29, 2025 minutes and hold a public hearing on three variance requests. Appeal #4434 seeks a side‑yard and rear‑yard variance for a second‑floor dormer addition at 18 Waldberg Avenue, Congers. Appeal #4435 seeks front‑yard setback and maximum lot‑coverage variances for a porch extension at 219 Zukor Road, New City. Appeal #4441 seeks height and residential‑setback variances for a wireless telecommunications facility at 156 West Clarkstown Road, New City.

• Adopt minutes of the September 29, 2025 meeting
• Appeal #4434: variance for rear second‑floor dormer at 18 Waldberg Avenue, Congers (R‑10 district)
• Appeal #4435: variance for front porch extension at 219 Zukor Road, New City (R‑15 district)
• Appeal #4441: variance for wireless tower height and setbacks at 156 West Clarkstown Road, New City (R‑15 district)

The Board approved a variance for a rear second‑floor dormer addition at 18 Waldberg Avenue with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a variance for a front porch extension at 219 Zukor Road, requiring a stormwater mitigation plan and a revised survey, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Verizon wireless tower application was classified as a Type II SEQRA action with no further processing required, but no final approval was issued.

• Granted variance for rear second‑floor dormer at 18 Waldberg Ave (5‑0)
• Granted variance for front porch extension at 219 Zukor Rd, conditioned on stormwater mitigation plan and revised survey (5‑0)
• Classified Verizon tower application as Type II SEQRA action, no further processing required (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three variance requests: Appeal #4402 for a sixth residential unit in a mixed‑use building at 299-307 N Route 9W, Appeal #4425 for a one‑story addition and garage finish at 19 Gable Road, and Appeal #4433 for a three‑story apartment with underground parking at 9 Spruce Drive. After the public hearing, the board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4402 – variance for a 6th residential unit at 299-307 N Route 9W, Congers (CO zoning district)
• Appeal #4425 – variance for a one‑story addition and garage finish at 19 Gable Road, New City (R‑15 zoning district)
• Appeal #4433 – variance for a three‑story apartment with underground parking at 9 Spruce Drive, New City (H‑3 zoning district)
• Adopt minutes of the September 8, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Zoning Board voted 6‑0 to continue the public hearing on Appeal #4402 (299‑307 N. Route 9W) to October 27, 2025. It also voted 6‑0 to grant a variance for the 19 Gable Road addition, requiring the addition to be reduced by 2 feet and the existing shed to be relocated. No decision was made on Appeal #4433 for the 9 Spruce Drive project.

• Granted continuation of public hearing for 299‑307 N. Route 9W to Oct 27, 2025 (6‑0)
• Granted variance for 19 Gable Road addition with conditions: reduce addition 2 ft, relocate shed (6‑0)

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Board of Ethics will meet to discuss the 2025 filing season for 2024 financial disclosure reports. The board will also schedule the delivery of its 2025 Annual Report to the Town Board.

• Adoption of April 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on 2025 financial disclosure report filings for calendar year 2024
• Scheduling of 2025 BOE Annual Report delivery to Town Board

The Board formally adopted the minutes from the April 25, 2025 meeting. It agreed that Chairperson Hoehn will present the Board’s annual report at the Town Board meeting on December 18, 2025. The Board set its next meeting for November 14, 2025 and decided to continue meeting regularly three times this year. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved unanimously.

• Adopted April 25, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Agreed Chairperson Hoehn will present annual report on Dec 18, 2025
• Scheduled next Board meeting for Nov 14, 2025
• Decided to keep regular meetings, three times this year
• Motion to close the meeting passed (all in favor)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will adopt the 2026 tentative (preliminary) budget and set a public hearing for November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City. It will also change the start time of the November 6, 2025 Board meeting to 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes standard items and may move to executive session for personnel, negotiations, or litigation matters.

• Resolution to change start time of the November 6, 2025 Town Board meeting to 5:00 p.m.
• Designation of the received tentative budget as the Preliminary Budget for 2026
• Direction to prepare 25 copies of the 2026 Preliminary Budget for public distribution
• Scheduling of a public hearing on November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City
• Town Attorney to prepare notice of the hearing; Town Clerk to publish notice in the newspaper and post it as required

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 434‑2025, moving the start time of the November 6, 2025 Town Board meeting to 5:00 p.m. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 435‑2025, designating the 2026 Tentative Budget as the Preliminary Budget, directing the Clerk to prepare copies, and scheduling a public hearing for the budget on November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. All four present members voted aye; Councilman Michael Graziano was absent.

• Adopted Resolution 434‑2025: Change start time of Nov 6, 2025 Town Board meeting to 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 435‑2025: Designate Tentative Budget as Preliminary Budget and schedule public hearing for Nov 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two construction projects in Nanuet and Valley Cottage. The board will also review a canopy referral from the Town of Orangetown.

• Proposed 4,940 square foot service addition to a dealership at NYS Route 304 and Demarest Mill Road
• Proposed 1,745 square foot addition and a new 29,200 square foot building for the Islamic Center of Rockland County on Mountainview Avenue
• Town of Orangetown referral for a canopy at 552 N. Middletown Road LLC, Pearl River

The Board voted to postpone the public hearing on the 304 Nanuet Realty service addition project. A motion by Member Katz, seconded by Vice‑Chairman Bertolino, was carried unanimously (4‑0). The hearing is now scheduled for November 19 2025. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Continued public hearing for 304 Nanuet Realty project to Nov 19 2025 (4‑0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review a series of sign applications, many of which require variances and a supermajority vote for height or area. Applications include primary wall signs for Splash Express Car Wash at 140 West Route 59, Nanuet, and several sign replacements for Raymour & Flanigan at 43 Hutton Avenue, Nanuet. The board will also discuss a façade renovation for a new tenant at 88 North Main Street, New City, and sign reappearances for Breakthrough Fitness and Sherwin Williams.

• Splash Express Car Wash – multiple wall signs at 140 West Route 59, Nanuet; variance required for height and supermajority for height/width
• Raymour & Flanigan – replacement of lower tag line and pylon inserts at 43 Hutton Avenue, Nanuet
• Sherwin Williams – east and south wall signs at 21 Hutton Avenue, Nanuet; variance required for total sign area and supermajority for height/width
• Breakthrough Fitness – primary wall sign and freestanding sign reappearance at 88 North Main Street, New City
• K/BTF New City LLC – façade renovation for new tenant at 88 North Main Street, New City

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting. It unanimously approved a series of commercial sign applications, including signs for Taekwondo, United Rentals, National Ramp, Raymour & Flanigan, and Sherwin Williams (subject to façade repairs). Several Splash Express Car Wash sign applications were postponed to a future meeting, and no vote was taken on a proposed façade renovation for a new gym.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Master Jung & Master Yu Taekwondo sign at 70 North Main St (unanimous)
• Approved United Rentals sign at 400 Corporate Court (unanimous)
• Approved National Ramp sign at 625 Corporate Way (unanimous)
• Approved Raymour & Flanigan sign replacements at 43 Hutton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Sherwin Williams east and south wall signs at 21 Hutton Avenue, subject to façade repair (unanimous)
• Adjourned Splash Express Car Wash sign applications to a future meeting (no vote)
• No vote taken on Building K/BTF New City façade renovation proposal (deferred)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider a chairman’s endorsement for a two‑lot subdivision at 51 Collyer Avenue in New City. It will also review an amended site plan for Rockland Plaza in Nanuet, which proposes reduced floor area and fewer parking spaces. Both items involve changes to land use on R‑15 and RS zoned parcels.

• Chairman’s endorsement: proposed two‑lot subdivision at 51 Collyer Ave, 0.76 acre R‑15 zoned land, existing dwellings to remain.
• TAC review: amended site plan for Rockland Plaza, 22.41 acre RS zoned land at NYS Route 59 & Middletown Rd, floor area reduced from 258,768 sf to 251,217 sf, parking reduced from 1,075 to 969 spaces.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three senior‑housing proposals: Vanderbilt Grande (100 two‑bedroom units on 5 acres of AAR‑zoned land), One75 Senior Housing (96 one‑bedroom and 25 two‑bedroom units on 9.18 acres of R‑22‑zoned land), and 49‑51 North Main Street Senior Housing (75 units on 3.55 acres of H3‑zoned land). Each proposal calls for demolition of existing structures, new construction, and associated parking. The agenda also includes several inter‑municipal referrals, an EV‑charging pedestal installation request, and a 90‑day extension request for a Nanuet project, followed by approval of the August 13 minutes.

• Vanderbilt Grande senior housing: 100 two‑bedroom units, 250 parking spaces on 5 acres (AAR zone)
• One75 Senior Housing: 96 one‑bedroom, 25 two‑bedroom units, 232 parking spaces on 9.18 acres (R‑22 zone)
• 49‑51 North Main Street senior housing: 75 units, 3.55 acres (H3 zone)
• Installation of four EV‑charging pedestals at 520 N. Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack
• 90‑day extension request for 54 N. Pascack Rd., Nanuet (to Dec 22 2025)

The Clarkstown Planning Board voted 6-0 to override Rockland County Planning Department Comment #2 and Comment #7 for the 49‑51 North Main Street senior housing development. The Board also adopted a Determination of Significance under SEQRA for the same project, also by a 6-0 vote. The public hearing was closed after these actions.

• Override Rockland County Planning Comment #2 (6-0)
• Override Rockland County Planning Comment #7 (6-0)
• Adopt Determination of Significance under 6NYCRR Part 617 (6-0)
• Close public hearing (6-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will continue the public hearing on a proposed local law that would create new Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. It will also amend the town budget to incorporate state aid, gifts, and seized‑property funds and reallocate certain expense accounts. Additional actions include authorizing the purchase of a Matrice 4E Survey System for the Department of Engineering & Facilities Management and approving a stormwater control facility maintenance agreement for the MC Route 303 LLC site.

• Continuation of public hearing on Hamlet Center zoning law for Congers, Valley Cottage, West Nyack
• Amending the budget with $1,300,000 state aid, $28,858 gift, $3,236.50 seized‑property revenue and related expense adjustments
• Authorizing purchase of a Matrice 4E Survey System for DEFM, cost not to exceed $27,800 (bond financing $28,000)
• Authorizing execution and acceptance of stormwater control facility maintenance agreement for MC Route 303 LLC site (Tax Map Designation No. 59.7‑2‑8)
• Personnel actions: appointment of Sean Treacy as Police Radio Dispatcher ($72,301 annual) and other staff appointments and resignations

At 7:32 PM Supervisor Hoehmann opened a public hearing on the Hamlet Zoning Local Law and moved to continue it until November 24 2025. The motion was offered by Councilman Graziano, seconded by Councilman Licker, and was adopted unanimously. The Local Law had been sent to Rockland County for comments and will be reviewed further at the next hearing. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 406-2025 to continue Hamlet Zoning public hearing (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals ruled the application a Type II SEQRA action, so no further environmental review was needed. It then voted 6‑0 to grant a variance from side‑yard setbacks for a seasonal sunroom and attached deck at 25 Rose Road. The board approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned the session unanimously.

• Declared Appeal #4409 a Type II SEQRA action, no further processing required (unanimous)
• Granted variance from side‑yard requirements for seasonal sunroom and deck at 25 Rose Road (6‑0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is reviewing multiple sign permit applications for businesses in New City, Congers, Bardonia, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. The board will also consider a solar canopy installation and a church façade renovation. Several items are reappearances from the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Review of multiple signs for Stop & Shop at 180 North Main Street, New City
• Sign permit for Breakthrough Fitness at 88 North Main Street, New City
• Sign permit for Noble Experiment Brewing Company at 747 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
• Freestanding solar canopy for Halmar International LLC at 421 East Route 59, Nanuet
• Façade renovation for Saint George Syrian Orthodox Church at 36 First Street, Nanuet

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved several sign projects and a solar canopy. All sign applications were approved, most unanimously, with one awning sign passing 5‑0‑1. The solar canopy was approved subject to lighting levels not exceeding 4.0, with a 5‑1‑0 vote.

• Approved Laundromat Cleaners awning sign amendment (unanimous)
• Approved EZ Electric awning sign (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved Stop & Shop canopy and monument signs (unanimous)
• Approved Dunkin’ rebrand wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved Noble Experiment Brewing wall sign, required black letters (unanimous)
• Approved Halmar International 4,100 sqft solar canopy, lighting ≤4.0 (5-1-0)
• Approved Saint George Syrian Orthodox Church façade renovation (unanimous)
• United Rentals sign application adjourned to next meeting (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The board will continue the public hearing for Appeal #4409, a request by Salimullah and Farida Faroqui for variances to build a seasonal sunroom and attached deck at 25 Rose Road, West Nyack, in an R-15 district. The meeting will also include distribution and adoption of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Continuation of public hearing for Appeal #4409 – variance for a seasonal sunroom and new deck at 25 Rose Road, West Nyack
• Distribution and adoption of minutes from the August 18, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent of Recreation. The meeting includes a review of the July 2025 budget summary report.

• July 2025 Budget Summary Report
• Dept. of Facilities Management Update
• Superintendent’s Recreation Update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved pricing for the Germonds Park turf fields—$90 without lights and $115 with lights—for the remainder of 2025. Finally, the board unanimously recommended installing an AED machine at the Pickleball Courts.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Germonds Park turf field pricing $90 without lights, $115 with lights for remainder of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to place an AED at the Pickleball Courts (unanimous)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board accepted the resignation of member Howard Whitman and welcomed new member John Mulgrew. Minutes from the August 11 meeting were approved. The board voted 7‑0 to adopt traffic‑safety recommendations for Tucker Avenue, Lake Road, Kings Highway, and Congers Lake Road, and to forward resolutions for signage approval. Several items were referred to the police department or tabled for the October 20 meeting.

• Resignation of Howard Whitman accepted (effective 9/5/2025)
• John Mulgrew appointed as new board member (effective 9/5/2025)
• Minutes from August 11, 2025 approved
• Approved Tucker Avenue signage repairs and periodic police enforcement (7-0)
• Approved Lake Road pedestrian‑sign and crosswalk enhancements (7-0)
• Approved Kings Highway crosswalk signage and tree trimming (7-0)
• Recommended continued enforcement and vegetation maintenance on Congers Lake Road (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting adopted

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. A public hearing for the Dark Star Application was scheduled for October 8, 2025, pending a disability liability certificate. The secretary was directed to revise the wording in the Carter application to reflect dumpster box information. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dark Star Application on Oct 8, 2025
• Secretary to change wording in Carter application to reflect dumpster box information
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review the proposed expansion of the Paramount Ballroom at 60 Zukor Road. The proposal includes adding a 1,765‑square‑foot balcony on the upper level and a 1,590‑square‑foot storage room on the lower level. The property sits on 167.10 acres of R‑160 zoned land east of Zukor Road, about 1,469 ft north of its intersection with Old Route 304.

• Proposed 1,765 sq ft balcony addition on upper ballroom level
• Proposed 1,590 sq ft storage room addition on lower level
• Location: 60 Zukor Road, east side of Zukor Road, New City, NY
• Site comprises 167.10 acres of R‑160 zoned land
• Project identified as SL 34.11-1-1 (formerly 61-A-1)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing three land-use proposals. These include a new church construction in New City, a three-lot subdivision in Valley Cottage, and a storage container placement in Central Nyack.

• St. Mary’s Orthodox Church: Proposed demolition and construction of a 12,212sf church with 72 parking spaces at 211 Red Hill Rd
• Saint Paul Subdivision: Proposed three-lot subdivision for a school, residential parcel, and convent at 365 Kings Hwy
• Empire City Crane LLC: Proposed 40ft container for office and storage use at 69 Route 59

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a mixed-use development in New City. The project includes residential and retail construction as well as an addition to an existing supermarket.

• Proposed 152-unit multi-family residential building (176,350sf) with two levels of garage parking
• Proposed 10,690sf one-story retail building
• Proposed 2,700sf drive-thru retail/restaurant building
• Proposed 8,500sf mezzanine level addition to DeCicco’s supermarket
• Project location: 180-248 S. Main St. and 254-258 S. Main St., New City, NY

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 290 and create new Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. It will also approve a $50,000 serial bond for construction materials, a $44,750 contract for land surveying services, and several HVAC upgrade contracts for community centers. Additional actions include changing the September board meeting date, transferring property at 18 S. Route 303, Congers to the NYS Department of Transportation, and adopting budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on Local Law amending Chapter 290 to establish Hamlet Center – Congers (HC-C), Valley Cottage (HC-VC) and West Nyack (HC-WN) zoning districts (Sept 9, 2025, Town Hall Auditorium)
• Authorize $50,000 serial bond to finance acquisition of construction materials for the town
• Authorize up to $44,750 contract with Atzl, Nasher & Zigler, P.C. for professional land surveying services
• Award HVAC upgrade bids: $109,167 (plus 10% contingency) for Pascack Community Center gym, $39,000 (plus 10% contingency) for Central Nyack Community Center office, $50,337 (plus 10% contingency) for Zukor Community Center office
• Transfer of property at 18 S. Route 303, Congers, NY (Tax Map No. 44.20-1-2) to the New York State Department of Transportation for a pedestrian improvement project

The Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the July 22 and July 31, 2025 meetings. It also unanimously approved an amendment to the town budget. No other motions were voted on during this meeting.

• Adopted July 22, 2025 Town Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 31, 2025 Special Town Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 18, 2025 at the Town Hall Auditorium. The board will hear Appeal #4427 from SMC Realty LLC (Phil Scala) seeking a variance from lot‑area requirements for a proposed subdivision at 570 Kings Highway in the R‑22 district. The board will also hear Appeal #4418 from the Olive M. Blinn Irrevocable Trust seeking variances for lot‑width, lot‑coverage and access requirements for a reduced‑lot dwelling and open‑space project at 2 Old Stone Road in the R‑160 district. After the hearings, the board will distribute and adopt the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4427 – SMC Realty LLC (Phil Scala) – variance from Article III, Section 290, Table 12, Group G, Column 5 (Lot Area) for a subdivision at 570 Kings Highway, Valley Cottage (R‑22 district).
• Appeal #4418 – Olive M. Blinn Irrevocable Trust – variances from Article III, Chapter 290, Table 12, Group A, Column 6 (Lot Width), Column 12 (Lot Coverage), and NYS Town Law §280(a)(3) (access) for a reduced‑lot dwelling and open‑space purchase at 2 Old Stone Road, Valley Cottage (R‑160 district).
• Distribution and adoption of minutes from the August 4, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variation to the lot‑area requirement for SMC Realty’s subdivision (Appeal #4427) and approved variations to lot‑width, lot‑coverage, and access requirements for the Blinn Open Space Subdivision (Appeal #4418). Both motions were carried unanimously, 7‑0. The Planning Board had provided a Negative SEQRA Declaration for each application, and the Board reported no objections.

• Granted variation for Appeal #4427 – lot‑area requirement (Article III, Section 290, Attachment 31, Table 12, Group G, Column 5) – vote 7:0
• Granted variation for Appeal #4418 – lot‑width, lot‑coverage, and access requirements (Article III, Chapter 290, Attachment 31, Table 12, Group A, Columns 6 & 12, and NYS Town Law §280‑a(3)) – vote 7:0

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for the Snow Church Realty senior housing project. The plan involves demolishing an existing building to construct a three-story development.

• Proposed 12,507 sq.ft. senior housing development at 36 North Route 9W, Congers
• Construction of 12 one-bedroom units and 24 parking spaces
• Demolition of existing building on .45 acres of NS zoned land

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will conduct reviews for a subdivision in New City and two projects in Nanuet. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a service addition for a dealership. The board will also address several project referrals and escrow requests.

• Public hearing for a 4,940 square foot service addition at NYS Route 304 and Demarest Mill Road
• Final review for a 30-space parking lot and playground at Valley Heights Apartment Extension on Second Avenue
• Preliminary and final review for a two-lot subdivision at 51 Collyer Avenue
• Request for a $6,000 escrow account for traffic review services at Nannawitt Commons
• Referrals for an accessory apartment at 228 Old Mountain Road and an 8-unit dwelling at 54 Washington Avenue

The Clarkstown Planning Board closed the public hearing on the 51 Collyer Avenue subdivision and adopted a preliminary approval. The board also adopted a money‑in‑lieu of land resolution requiring a $10,550 payment. Finally, the board granted final approval for the two‑lot subdivision, subject to the preliminary conditions. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing on 51 Collyer Ave subdivision (5-0, Ayes: Metcalf, Bertolino, Perrone)
• Adopted preliminary approval for 51 Collyer Ave subdivision (5-0, Ayes: Metcalf, Streitman, Perrone)
• Adopted money‑in‑lieu of land resolution requiring $10,550 payment (5-0, Ayes: Metcalf, Bertolino, Perrone)
• Granted final approval for 51 Collyer Ave subdivision (5-0, Ayes: Metcalf, Streitman, Perrone)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Traffic and Traffic Fire Safety Advisory Board accepted the July 14 minutes, recorded a board member's resignation, and voted on several traffic safety recommendations. In West Burda Place, the board voted 7‑0 to remove vegetation obstructing signs, paint fog lines, add stop bars and a caution sign, and to study feasibility for road widening and a new traffic light. Similar 7‑0 votes approved vegetation maintenance and edge painting on Spruce Drive, and the installation of disability and hidden‑driveway signs on Foxwood Road. The board also noted that NYSDOT will add a “No Turn on Red” restriction at Leif Blvd by the end of 2025.

• West Burda Place (West Nyack): vegetation removal, fog lines, stop bars, caution sign, feasibility study for road widening and traffic light (vote 7‑0)
• Spruce Drive (Nanuet): vegetation maintenance, edge painting, increased police enforcement (vote 7‑0)
• Foxwood Road (West Nyack): disability signs, hidden‑driveway sign, vegetation maintenance, increased police enforcement (vote 7‑0)
• Leif Blvd at Route 9W (Valley Cottage): NYSDOT to implement “No Turn on Red” restriction by end of 2025
• Hobe Street (West Nyack): recommendation for increased police enforcement, no speed bumps (vote 7‑0)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider a series of sign applications for Stop & Shop located at 180 North Main Street, New City, including canopy, monument, primary, and secondary signs referenced to the 2010 ZBA #3768. The board will also review individual sign permits for businesses such as Dollar Tree, Laundromat Cleaners, and Loco Fries, as well as façade renovation proposals for Loco Fries, Splash Car Wash, and Lightbridge Academy. Each item will be discussed for compliance with historic and zoning guidelines.

• Stop & Shop canopy, monument, primary and secondary signs at 180 North Main Street, New City (permits 2025-0841 to 2025-0847)
• Dollar Tree primary wall sign redesign at 123 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet (permit 2025-0592)
• Loco Fries façade renovation only at 148 East Route 59, Nanuet (building and lighting TBD)
• Splash Car Wash façade material and color redesign at 140 Route 59, Nanuet (permit 2025-0713)
• Lightbridge Academy & Retail Development partial building and parking redesign at 180 Route 59, Nanuet (permit TBD)

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board approved the July 21 meeting minutes and a series of sign permits, most unanimously. It also approved the Loco Fries façade renovation, the Splash Car Wash color‑scheme change, and the Lightbridge Academy & Retail Development building and parking revisions. All approvals were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved July 21 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved Dollar Tree primary wall sign amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Laundromat Cleaners awning with black background (5-1)
• Approved Loco Fries façade renovation and lighting (unanimous)
• Approved Splash Car Wash color‑scheme change (5-1)
• Approved Lightbridge Academy & Retail Development building and parking revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Kids United primary wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved My Flavor Deli primary wall sign (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board will consider several routine items. It will approve the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting, receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Recreation Superintendent, and review the May and June 2025 budget summaries.

• Approve minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Recreation Superintendent update
• Review May 2025 budget summary
• Review June 2025 budget summary

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. Members unanimously agreed to keep the existing rule that prohibits dogs on Congers Trail and all town parks except the dog park. A proposal to increase the number of guests allowed per resident pool pass was discussed but will be reconsidered at a future meeting. Budget summary reports for May and June 2025 were provided for review.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Maintained dog ban on Congers Trail and all town parks (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will consider three proposals at its August 6 meeting. The first is an expansion of a contractor’s yard on a 1.53‑acre CS‑zoned site at 127 Route 303 in Valley Cottage. The second is a senior‑housing development of 65,241 sq ft with 27 one‑bedroom and 25 two‑bedroom units and 100 parking spaces on a 2.52‑acre PO‑zoned site at 250 South Middletown Road in Nanuet. The third is the addition of two 56 MVA dual‑rated transformers and a 10‑circuit switchgear at the Burns Substation on a 12.72‑acre R‑15‑zoned property at 71 N Pascack Road in Nanuet.

• MC Route 303 LLC – expansion of northern portion of 1.53‑acre CS‑zoned site at 127 Route 303, Valley Cottage for fill, gravel storage and contractor yard.
• Nannauitt Commons – 65,241 sq ft, three‑story senior housing with 27 one‑bedroom and 25 two‑bedroom units and 100 parking spaces on 2.52‑acre PO‑zoned site at 250 South Middletown Rd, Nanuet.
• Burns Substation – addition of two 56 MVA dual‑rated 69/138 kV transformers and a 10‑circuit distribution switchgear on 12.72‑acre R‑15‑zoned property at 71 N Pascack Rd, Nanuet.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One request (Appeal #4413) seeks variances for a retail building with an apartment above, parking for seven vehicles and an underground stormwater structure at 53 Lake Road, Congers. The second request (Appeal #4409) seeks variances for a seasonal sunroom and an attached deck at 25 Rose Road, West Nyack. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4413 – variance request for retail building with apartment, 7 parking spaces, and underground stormwater structure at 53 Lake Road, Congers (LS district)
• Appeal #4409 – variance request for seasonal sunroom and attached deck at 25 Rose Road, West Nyack (R-15 district)
• Distribute and adopt minutes of the July 21, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a set of variances for Brian McKernan’s retail building with an apartment above at 53 Lake Road, allowing reduced lot area, front and side yard setbacks, increased building height, and parking for seven vehicles. The board voted 6‑0 to grant the variances and to override Rockland County Planning Department comments #1 and #5, while treating the application as an unlisted action with no further SEQRA review required. No decision was recorded for the appeal concerning a seasonal sunroom and deck at 25 Rose Road.

• Granted variances for 53 Lake Road (6-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning comments #1 and #5 for 53 Lake Road
• Declared the application unlisted; no SEQRA review required

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to authorize funding for traffic signal equipment and establish tax proportions for the 2025 Assessment Roll. The board will also consider settlements for two tax certiorari cases.

• Purchase and installation of traffic signal upgrades not to exceed $195,000 via serial bonds
• Traffic signal work at North Little Tor Road/Phillips Hill Road and South Little Tor Road/Red Hill Road
• Adoption of NYS Real Property Tax Law amendment regarding taxable property class shifts
• Tax certiorari settlement for OSJ of Nanuet NY, LLC (Tax Map No. 64.5-2-9) with a total refund of $71,220
• Tax certiorari settlement for SVMP DE LLC LLC (Tax Map No. 57.66-1-2.1)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a special permit application for a senior housing development at 49‑51 North Main Street in New City. The proposal calls for 75 senior living units—38 one‑bedroom, 37 two‑bedroom, and one three‑bedroom unit for a superintendent—on 3.55 acres of H‑3 zoned land. The committee will consider the permit under sections 43.15‑1‑41, 42, and 43.

• Special permit application for 75‑unit senior housing at 49‑51 N. Main St, New City
• Project site: 3.55 acres of H‑3 zoned land on west side of Main St, ~300 ft north of New Hempstead Rd
• Unit mix: 38 one‑bedroom, 37 two‑bedroom, and one three‑bedroom unit for superintendent

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold preliminary public hearings on four applications. Items include a 125‑foot cell tower on West Clarkstown Road, an agritourism pavilion at Red Barn Cidery in Congers, a mixed‑use redevelopment of the New City Center (Shoprite) with residential and retail space, and a special use permit for a school with a dormitory in Ramapo. The board will also consider correspondence and adopt minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary review of a 125‑ft wireless telecommunications tower on West Clarkstown Road (R‑15 zoning).
• Preliminary review of a 3,480‑sq‑ft pavilion and agritourism site at Red Barn Cidery, Congers (R‑22/R‑80 zoning).
• Preliminary review of the New City Center (Shoprite) mixed‑use redevelopment: 137,686 sq ft building with 103 residential units and 8,733 sq ft retail, on 13.94 acres H‑4 zoning.
• Special use permit for a school with a dormitory at 5 Ravenna Drive, Ramapo.

The Board accepted the applicant’s site‑plan change for the 9 Spruce Drive demolition project. It waived several required submittal map items by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the 156 West Clarkstown cell tower by a 5‑0 vote. It then referred the cell‑tower application to the Zoning Board of Appeals, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted site‑plan change for 9 Spruce Drive demolition (Board finds change acceptable)
• Waived specified submittal map requirements (motion Katz, seconded Perrone, carried 5:0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration under SEQRA for 156 West Clarkstown cell tower (motion Katz, seconded DeGaetano, carried 5:0)
• Referred 156 West Clarkstown cell tower application to Zoning Board of Appeals (motion DeGaetano, seconded Katz, carried 5:0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will accept the June 24 and July 8 meeting minutes, amend the town budget, and approve several financing and purchase actions. Key actions include amending a bond resolution to raise $6,410,000 for energy‑related improvements to town buildings and $1,522,000 for energy‑related playground upgrades. The Board will also authorize the purchase of the 49 Waldron Avenue parcel for $720,000 and accept a $178,050 state grant for Nanuet Cemetery maintenance. Additional items cover bid awards for a playground shade structure and other capital projects.

• Amend bond resolution to finance energy‑related improvements to town buildings ($6,410,000)
• Amend bond resolution to finance energy‑related playground improvements ($1,522,000)
• Authorize purchase of property at 49 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack for $720,000
• Accept New York State Division of Cemeteries grant of $178,050 for Nanuet Cemetery maintenance
• Award Bid 10‑2025 for Playground Park Shade Structure at West Nyack Hamlet Green ($240,825 plus 18% contingency)

The July 22, 2025 Town Board meeting featured reports from the Police Department and extensive public comments on property purchases, development projects, and park improvements. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were documented in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Town of Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two residential variance requests. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4422: Rear setback variance for an addition and deck at 40 Strawberry Hill Lane, West Nyack
• Appeal #4417: Floor Area Ratio variance for a covered patio and basement modifications at 15 Inwood Drive, Bardonia

The Board approved a rear‑setback variance for 40 Strawberry Hill Lane, allowing an addition and deck, with a 6‑0 unanimous vote. It also approved a variance for 15 Inwood Drive, permitting a covered patio and basement expansion, with a unanimous vote. Both actions were classified as Type II SEQRA actions requiring no further review.

• Grant rear‑setback variance for 40 Strawberry Hill Lane addition & deck (6‑0 ayes)
• Classify 40 Strawberry Hill Lane variance as Type II SEQRA action (unanimous)
• Grant variance for covered patio and basement expansion at 15 Inwood Drive (unanimous)
• Classify 15 Inwood Drive variance as Type II SEQRA action (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board meeting will consider a series of sign permit applications for businesses in New City, Congers, Nanuet, and Valley Cottage. Items include a redesigned Verizon sign on South Main Street that now requires a supermajority, primary wall signs for Nina’s Cuts, Waymore Fitness, Christy’s Café, Metro Physical Therapy, and Loco Fries, as well as a façade renovation for Loco Fries. The board will discuss each application and record dispositions.

• Verizon sign redesign at 101 South Main Street, New City (requires supermajority)
• Nina’s Cuts Inc. primary wall sign at 44 Lake Road, Congers Suite 103
• Waymore Fitness primary left‑side wall sign at 63‑65 South Main Street, New City (supermajority for letter height)
• Christy’s Café primary wall sign at 2 Old Haverstraw Road, Congers
• Loco Fries façade renovation (building and lighting) at 148 East Route 59, Nanuet

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved the June 23 minutes (4-0-1). It unanimously approved several commercial sign permits, with a supermajority requirement on some. The only non‑unanimous vote was a 4‑1 approval to change Waymore Fitness’s sign letters to white. No votes were taken on the Loco Fries façade and lighting proposals.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Verizon sign at 101 South Main St (unanimous, supermajority)
• Approved Nina’s Cuts sign at 44 Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved Waymore Fitness left‑side sign (unanimous, supermajority)
• Approved Waymore Fitness right‑side sign, letters to be white (4-1)
• Approved Christy’s Café sign at 2 Old Haverstraw Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Metro Physical Therapy west sign, red night illumination (unanimous)
• Approved Metro Physical Therapy east sign, red night illumination (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review two proposed land-use projects. The first is a subdivision of a 4.6-acre RS-zoned site in Nanuet that includes two existing hotels and parking areas. The second is a three-story, 7,161-square-foot office building with a basement on a 3-acre PO-zoned site in New City, retaining four existing one-story buildings and adding 114 parking spaces. Both items are presented as proposals for approval.

• Lixi Nanuet Inc – subdivision of 4.6-acre RS-zoned site at 260-270 W Route 59, Nanuet, into two parcels with existing hotel and parking areas.
• 180 Phillips Hill Road, LLC – proposed three-story, 7,161 sf office building with basement on 3-acre PO-zoned site at 180 Phillips Hill Road, New City, retaining four existing buildings and adding 114 parking spaces.

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review a series of sign permit applications for businesses in New City, Congers, Nanuet, Valley Cottage, and other locations. Each application lists the sign type, address, and any special requirements, such as a supermajority vote for the Verizon redesign. The board will also consider a façade renovation for Loco Fries, noted as a building and lighting item. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Sign Verizon – 101 South Main Street, New City: redesign scaled down, requires supermajority vote
• Sign Nina’s Cuts Inc. – 44 Lake Road, Congers Suite 103: primary wall sign
• Sign Waymore Fitness – 63-65 South Main Street, New City: primary left‑side wall sign, supermajority for letter height
• Sign Metro Physical Therapy – 131-133 Route 303, Valley Cottage: primary west wall sign and secondary east wall sign
• Building and Lighting façade renovation – Loco Fries, 148 East Route 59, Nanuet: façade renovation only, no formal landscape/drainage review

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The Advisory Board voted 7‑0 to adopt a set of recommendations for the Phillips Hill Road school zone, adding 15 mph speed limit signs, an advance warning sign, new crosswalk with pavement markings, vegetation maintenance, and a feasibility study for a sidewalk. It also approved periodic police enforcement for Amarillo Drive and a signage and vegetation plan for Old Phillips Hill Road and nearby private roads, both by 7‑0 votes. The board tabled the parking‑sign assessment for several local drives until September, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation for periodic police enforcement on Amarillo Drive (7‑0)
• Approved comprehensive traffic safety improvements for Phillips Hill Road school zone, including new 15 mph signs, crosswalk, sidewalk feasibility study, vegetation maintenance and increased police enforcement (7‑0)
• Approved signage and vegetation maintenance plan for Old Phillips Hill Road, Mahoney Court and Summit Road, including curve sign, speed advisory plaque, pavement marking and police enforcement (7‑0)
• Tabled assessment of “No Parking” signs on Mark, Jeff Lanes, Bradley, Scott, Mein Drives until September (7‑0)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a 33,394 square foot warehouse. The project is intended to serve as a centralized storage facility on 24.37 acres of CO zoned land.

• Proposed 33,394 square foot warehouse at 440 West Nyack Road
• Proposed 631 parking spaces for the new warehouse and existing building

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review four preliminary proposals. Items include a service addition to a dealership in Nanuet, a solar canopy installation on Route 59, a special permit for an agritourism pavilion in Congers, and related site improvements. The board will consider these applications under SEQR regulations.

• 304 NANUET REALTY, LLC: 4,940‑sq‑ft service addition to a 33,120‑sq‑ft dealership with 203 parking spaces at NYS Route 304 & Demarest Mill Rd, Nanuet
• HALMAR INTERNATIONAL LLC (SOLAR): Installation of ~4,100‑sq‑ft solar canopies over parking on 2.5 acres LIO‑zoned land south of NYS Route 59 near Rose Road, Nanuet
• RED BARN CIDERY: Construction of a 3,480‑sq‑ft pavilion, 576‑sq‑ft lavatory, and road/parking expansion on 46.68 acres R‑22/R‑80‑zoned land south of NYS Route 304, Congers, with a special agritourism permit
• Correspondence/Miscellaneous items
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting

The Board gave preliminary approval to Halmar International LLC’s solar canopy project in Nanuet, subject to conditions. The approval was adopted by a 4‑0 vote. The Board also waived submittal requirements and closed the public hearing by a 7‑0 vote. The application was referred to the Architecture & Historic Review Board for further review, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Continued public hearing for 304 Nanuet project to Aug 13, 2025 (4‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Red Barn Cidery project to Jul 28, 2025 (4‑0)
• Waived submittal requirements and closed public hearing (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary approval of Halmar International solar canopy (4‑0)
• Referred Halmar solar canopy application to Architecture & Historic Review Board (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2025 meeting (4‑0)

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will consider a resolution to authorize the Town Attorney to commence litigation in the Rockland County Supreme Court. The action seeks a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction and a permanent injunction against uses at 86 Maple Avenue and 96 Maple Avenue that are alleged to violate the town’s zoning and fire codes. The properties are owned by 86 Maple NC LLC and 96 Maple NC LLC, and Congregation Morah Chany operates a child day‑care center at the sites. The Board may move into executive session to discuss litigation matters.

• Resolution authorizing Town Attorney to commence Supreme Court proceedings
• Seek temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunctions
• Target properties at 86 Maple Avenue and 96 Maple Avenue, New City, NY
• Owners: 86 Maple NC LLC and 96 Maple NC LLC
• Child Day Care Center operated by Congregation Morah Chany

The Town Board adopted Resolution 329-2025, authorizing the Town Attorney to commence proceedings in the Rockland County Supreme Court seeking a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction against the operations at 86 and 96 Maple Avenue. The resolution cites violations of the Town's Zoning Code, Fire Codes, and the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting also entered and exited executive session and was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 329-2025 authorizing Town Attorney to commence Supreme Court proceedings (unanimous)
• Motion to enter Executive Session adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to exit Executive Session adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting adopted (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variation from the Clarkstown Zoning Code. The applicant proposes demolishing existing structures to build a three-story senior housing complex.

• Appeal #4415: Proposal for a 122-unit senior housing building at 175 West Clarkstown Road
• Request for variation from Chapter 290-20 I (4) of the Clarkstown Zoning Code
• Proposed 75-foot buffer areas for site and emergency access driveways
• Adoption of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals discussed Appeal #4415 for a 122‑unit senior apartment project at 175 West Clarkstown Road. After public comment, the Board had no objection and voted to grant the required variance and a special permit for the site and emergency access driveways. The motion passed 5‑0. The meeting also approved the prior minutes and adjourned unanimously.

• Granted variance and special permit for 122‑unit senior housing (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a mixed‑use development at 169 South Main Street, New City. The plan includes a new 9,000 sf building with ground‑floor retail and five residential units above, plus conversion of the second floor of an existing 3,630 sf building into a two‑bedroom apartment. The applicant requests 34 parking spaces on the .73‑acre H3‑zoned site.

• Proposed 9,000 sf mixed‑use building with retail on first floor and 5 residential units on second floor
• Conversion of second floor of existing 3,630 sf building into a 2‑bedroom apartment
• Request for 34 parking spaces
• Site located on .73 acre of H3‑zoned land at 169 South Main St, New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will conduct a final review of the St. Mary’s Orthodox Church project, a preliminary public hearing on a 12‑unit residential building at Spruce Drive, and a continued review of a private K‑8 religious school at 31 West Clarkstown Road. Each item involves demolition of existing structures and new construction on zoned parcels. The agenda also notes that minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• St. Mary’s Orthodox Church – demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 12,212‑sq‑ft church with 72 parking spaces on 2.49 acres (R‑40) at the southeast corner of West Clarkstown Road and Red Hill Road.
• Spruce Drive LLC – demolition of a residence and construction of a 15,300‑sq‑ft, 12‑unit, 3‑story building with 38 parking spaces on 1.27 acres (H‑3) north of Spruce Drive, approx. 140 ft west of Main Street.
• 31 West Clarkstown Road – demolition of two single‑family homes, lot merger, and construction of a 31,428‑sq‑ft private K‑8 religious school with 54 parking spaces, 6 bus spaces, and 101 special‑event spaces on 6.6 acres (R‑40).
• Minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting will be approved.

The Clarkstown Planning Board adopted a resolution granting final approval for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 12,212‑sq‑ft church with 72 parking spaces on 2.49 acres of R‑40 land at West Clarkstown Road and Red Hill Road. The approval was passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The Board also approved a series of conditions, including signage, fee, and storm‑water requirements.

• Final approval granted for St. Mary's Orthodox Church site plan (vote 7-0)
• Install speed limit signs with County permission
• Relocate stop sign and paint stop lines at Red Hill Road and West Clarkstown Road
• Place a “No Left Turn” sign on West Clarkstown Road facing north
• Provide SWPPP review fee of $500.00
• Provide cost estimate for determination of inspection fees
• Provide stormwater maintenance agreement for review and filing

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board continued a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to create new Hamlet Center districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. It adopted Local Law No. -2025 amending Chapter 262 to expand veterans’ property tax exemptions, raising maximum exemptions to $75,000, $125,000 and $250,000. The Board also authorized a $1,590,934 matching grant request to the New York State Climate Smart Communities program and approved emergency repairs to the Germonds Park Dive Pool slide ($34,500). Finally, it approved a contract for asbestos abatement at Town Hall (10 Maple Ave) not to exceed $34,900.

• Continuation of public hearing on hamlet zoning districts (Congers, Valley Cottage, West Nyack)
• Adoption of Local Law amending Chapter 262 to expand veterans’ tax exemptions (max $75k‑$250k)
• Authorization of $1,590,934 matching grant request to NY State Climate Smart Communities program
• Emergency repair of Germonds Park Dive Pool slide steel structure ($34,500 serial bonds)
• Contract with Page Contracting Corp for asbestos abatement at Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave (≤ $34,900)

The Town Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 298-2025, a local law expanding property tax exemptions for certain military personnel. The Board also voted unanimously to close and continue the public hearing on Resolution 297-2025, which proposes new Hamlet Center zoning districts for Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 298-2025 expanding military tax exemptions (unanimous 5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Resolution 297-2025 Hamlet Center zoning (unanimous 5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Appeal #4408, a request by 749 & 755 9W LLC (Richard Piccininni) to vary several zoning requirements in the MF‑1 district for a proposed five‑unit multifamily development with a 400 sf community hall on a merged lot at 749 & 755 Route 9W, Valley Cottage. The board will also adopt the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4408 – request to vary rear yard setback, minimum lot width, lot coverage, front/side yard setbacks, driveway setback, and minimum street frontage under Article V, Chapter 290‑20 for a five‑unit multifamily project with a 400 sf community hall at 749 & 755 Route 9W
• Proposed merger of Lots 28 & 29 (Map 53.13‑2‑28&29, f/k/a 138‑H‑25) for the development
• Public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium, 10 Maple Avenue, New City
• Adopt minutes of the June 9, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Board voted 6‑0 to grant the requested variances for a five‑unit multi‑family development and a 400 SF community hall at 749‑755 Route 9W. The Board also unanimously approved an override of Rockland County Planning Department comments #2‑9. Minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM by unanimous vote.

• Granted variances for rear yard setback, minimum lot width, maximum lot coverage, front yard setback, side yard setback, driveway setback, and minimum street frontage (6‑0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department comments #2‑9 (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review several sign permit applications and building design changes. The meeting includes discussions on signage for businesses at 233 West Route 59 and 33 West Cavalry Drive, as well as a proposed senior living facility.

• Signage for US Tiles and Walk In Dermatology at 233 West Route 59, Nanuet
• Wall signs for McDonald’s at 33 West Cavalry Drive, New City
• Façade design change for Cubesmart-Thruway Plaza at 300 NY Route 59, Nanuet
• Proposed three-story senior living facility at 175 West Clarkstown Road, New City

The board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a sign for US Tiles at 233 West Route 59 unanimously. It also approved two McDonald’s wall signs on West Cavalry Drive and the previously approved Cubesmart‑Thruway Plaza façade design, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved US Tiles east wall sign (Permit #2025‑0611) (unanimous)
• Approved McDonald’s west wall sign (Permit #2024‑1353) (unanimous)
• Approved McDonald’s south wall sign (Permit #2024‑1354) (unanimous)
• Approved Cubesmart‑Thruway Plaza façade plans as of Sep 11 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposed Salvation Army warehouse in West Nyack, a 33,394‑square‑foot facility with 631 parking spaces on 24.37 acres at 440 West Nyack Road. It will also review the Clarkstown Plaza redevelopment in New City, which proposes removing a 17,000‑sq ft commercial building and adding a 4‑story, 50‑unit residential building with an indoor garage and additional commercial space on 3.86 acres at 170‑172 & 174 S. Main St. No other agenda items are listed.

• Salvation Army Warehouse: 33,394 sq ft, 631 parking spaces, 24.37 acres CO zoned, 440 West Nyack Road
• Clarkstown Plaza Redevelopment: removal of 17,000 sq ft commercial space, addition of 4‑story 50‑unit residential building with 50‑space garage, 3,600 sq ft commercial building, 2,050 sq ft commercial addition, 237 total parking spaces on 3.86 acres H4 zoned, 170‑172 & 174 S. Main St

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal to subdivide a 0.55‑acre, R‑10 zoned parcel into two lots. The existing dwelling and garage on Lot #2 would remain. The property is located about 225 feet south of Lake Road at 14 S Conger Avenue.

• Two‑lot subdivision proposal for 0.55 acre R‑10 land at 14 S Conger Avenue, retaining existing dwelling and garage on Lot 2

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold public hearings on two development applications: a three‑lot subdivision by SMC Realty LLC in Valley Cottage and a 75‑unit senior housing project at 49‑51 North Main Street in New City. Both items will be reviewed under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process. The board will also consider several correspondence items, including an extension request for 54 N. Pascack Rd and referrals to the Town of Ramapo for a school project and a two‑lot subdivision. Minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Review of SMC Realty LLC three‑lot subdivision (Valley Cottage) on 1.517 acres R‑22 at Kings Highway & Storms Road
• Review of senior housing project at 49‑51 North Main Street, New City: 75 units, 105,694 sq ft on 3.55 acres H3
• 90‑day extension request for 54 N. Pascack Rd (extended to September 22, 2025)
• Referral to Town of Ramapo for Congregation Olam Hatorah school and dormitory at 5 Ravenna Drive, Pomona
• Referral to Town of Ramapo for two‑lot subdivision at 3 Mirror Lake Road

The Planning Board adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the SMC Realty three‑lot subdivision in Valley Cottage, voting 5‑0. The same vote also referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for further review. Chairman Brian Metcalf recused himself from the public hearing due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted Negative Declaration for Valley Cottage subdivision (5-0)
• Referred Valley Cottage subdivision application to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Chairman Metcalf recused from public hearing

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests. These include proposals for a new single-family home, a new office building, and a residential addition.

• Appeal #4412: Variance for a new single-family dwelling at 4 Louis Road, New City
• Appeal #4410: Lot merger and demolition for a new office building and parking at 152 N. Route 9W, Congers
• Appeal #4411: Variance for a two-story addition and front portico at 17 Capral Lane, New City

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing on appeal #4412 for 4 Louis Road, reviewing requests for height, setback, lot‑area and drainage variances. Board members asked detailed questions and discussed possible conditions such as a land dedication to the County. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or postponement of the variances.

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to review several requests for primary wall signs and a pylon insert. The board will determine if these signs meet local standards, with two applications requiring a super-majority vote due to height.

• Permit 2025-0050: Wall sign for Jung and Master Yu Taekwondo at 70 North Main Street
• Permit 2025-0580: Wall sign for P & S Auto Repair Shop at 230 West Nyack Road (super-majority required for height)
• Permit 2025-0581: Wall sign for Karako Suits at 8137 Fashion Drive
• Permit 2025-0582: Wall sign for Key Bank at 270 South Little Tor Road (super-majority required for height)
• Permits 2025-0591 and 2025-0592: Pylon insert and wall sign for Dollar Tree at 123 Rockland Center

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. It approved five signage permits, each with specific conditions, and continued two applications to a later meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved P & S Auto Repair Shop sign, subject to centering above office door (unanimous, super‑majority required)
• Approved Karako Suits sign, subject to mall approval (unanimous)
• Approved Key Bank sign, subject to confirming letter fit (unanimous)
• Approved Dollar Tree pylon insert sign (unanimous)
• Continued Master Jung & Master Yu Taekwondo sign application to next meeting (no vote)
• Deferred Dollar Tree primary wall sign backer decision (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from its April 10 and May 1 meetings. It will receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent on summer programs, pool operations, and the upcoming fireworks event. The board will also review budget summaries covering December 2024 through April 2025. Dates for upcoming pool openings and a concert‑fireworks event are listed for public information.

• Approve minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes of the May 1, 2025 meeting
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent’s recreation update (summer programs, pool, fireworks)
• Review budget summaries for Dec 2024‑Apr 2025

The Clarkstown Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 10 and May 1, 2025 meetings, with all members voting in favor of each. No other actions or resolutions were taken; the board received updates on park projects, pool openings, and upcoming events. Questions about a playground and a concrete issue were noted for follow‑up.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Sanitation Commission will continue a public hearing on the TNT Junk Removal, LLC contract. It will also discuss the town’s green‑waste program. Routine items include adopting the May 7, 2025 minutes and other standard business.

• Public hearing continuation – TNT Junk Removal, LLC
• Discussion of green waste program
• Adoption of minutes from May 7, 2025 meeting

The commission accepted the minutes from the May 7 meeting unanimously. It approved a license for TNT Junk Removal LLC, requiring updated liability insurance and a $2,500 civil compromise fee, with the motion passing 4‑1 and one commissioner abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted license to TNT Junk Removal LLC, subject to insurance and $2,500 fee (4‑1, 1 abstention)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review a proposal for a 40-foot container on a vacant lot in Central Nyack. The committee will discuss the placement of the container for office and storage use on property located at 69 Route 59.

• Review of Empire City Crane LLC proposal for 40ft container use
• Property located at 69 Route 59, Central Nyack, NY 10960
• Meeting held virtually via webinar on June 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will continue a public hearing on a proposed local law expanding tax exemptions for certain military veterans and make minor budget adjustments. It will also approve several contracts and agreements, including a $661,335.84 contract with Applied Landscape Technologies for new synthetic turf at Lake Nanuet Park, a storm‑water maintenance agreement for Sirois Subdivision Lot 1, and an intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County to construct sidewalks on county roads. Additional actions include authorizing reimbursement of up to $200,000 per officer for participation in the Rockland County Intelligence Center and Regional Investigative Resource Center, and accepting personnel appointments and resignations.

• Continuation of public hearing on Local Law amending Chapter 262 for prorated tax exemption to certain military veterans (PH‑1).
• Authorize retention of Applied Landscape Technologies to install new synthetic turf infields at Lake Nanuet Park (contract not to exceed $661,335.84, Serial Bonds).
• Authorize execution and acceptance of stormwater control facility maintenance agreements for Sirois Subdivision Lot 1 (14 S. Conger Avenue, Tax Map 44.15-1-38.2).
• Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County to construct sidewalks on county roads, with County reimbursement over three years through Dec 31 2027.
• Authorize agreement with Rockland County to reimburse salary costs for Clarkstown officers participating in RCIC and RIRC, up to $200,000 per officer.

The Board opened a public hearing on Resolution 272-2025, which proposes amending Chapter 262 of the Town Code for prorated exemptions for certain military veterans. A motion to continue this hearing until June 24, 2025 was offered and seconded. The continuation was adopted unanimously.

• Continued public hearing on Resolution 272-2025 until June 24 2025 (unanimous)

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board voted 6‑0 to adopt a set of traffic‑safety recommendations for four locations. It approved new signage, speed‑limit signs and parking‑enforcement measures for West Street in Central Nyack, designated the Cavalry Drive taper lane as a right‑turn lane, installed a 30 mph speed limit sign on Colonial Drive, and endorsed periodic police enforcement on the Woodhaven‑Beaumont loop. The board also tasked members to investigate several pending requests, including Amarillo Drive, the Buena Vista/Conklin intersection, and various no‑parking concerns. All actions will be forwarded to the Town Board or relevant departments.

• Approved West Street signage and parking‑enforcement recommendations (6‑0)
• Approved designation of Cavalry Drive taper lane as a right‑turn lane and signage review (6‑0)
• Approved installation of a 30 mph speed limit sign on Colonial Drive (6‑0)
• Approved periodic police enforcement on Woodhaven/Beaumont/Appleton/Dunmore loop (6‑0)
• Assigned Howard Whitman to investigate Amarillo Drive safety issues
• Assigned Yehudah Inger to investigate Buena Vista/Conklin Road design plans
• Assigned Yehudah Inger to review No‑Parking signs on Mark, Jeff, Bradley, Scott, Mein Drives
• Assigned Perry Kotzker to investigate Phillips Hill Road safety petition

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Chairman's endorsement of a project in Nanuet. The proposal involves the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new car wash facility.

• Proposed demolition of a 6,168sf building
• Construction of a 7,968sf car wash with 29 parking spaces
• Project location: 140 W Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 (intersection of Route 59 and Dykes Park Road)
• Project site: 1.89 acres of RS zoned land

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal to merge lots 23 and 24 at 23 College Avenue in Nanuet. The agenda presents two alternative commercial uses—a 6,000 sf strip shopping center with a drive‑thru bank, restaurant, two retail spaces and 41 parking spaces, or a 7,384 sf tire retail store and service center with 40 parking spaces. It also includes a lot‑line change for lots 22 and 23 to remove an encroachment.

• Proposed merging of lots 23 and 24 at 23 College Avenue
• Alternative A: 6,000 sf strip shopping center with drive‑thru bank, restaurant, two retail spaces, 41 parking spaces
• Alternative B: 7,384 sf tire retail store and service center, 40 parking spaces
• Proposed lot‑line change for lots 22 and 23 to eliminate encroachment
• Property is .72 acres of RS‑zoned land south of NYS Route 59 near College Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and SEQR review of the proposed seven‑lot cluster subdivision known as Eberling Homes (SD 43.14‑3‑48, formerly 39‑A‑6). The project is on 4.22 acres of R‑15 zoned land on the north side of New Hempstead Road, about 915 feet west of Main Street in New City. The Board will also consider and adopt the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and SEQR review of Eberling Homes SD 43.14‑3‑48, a seven‑lot cluster subdivision on 4.22 acres of R‑15 zoned land north of New Hempstead Road, ~915 ft west of Main Street
• Adoption of minutes from the May 7, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Salute to the Flag (ceremonial opening)

The Board heard a presentation from Rockland Housing Action Coalition on a proposed seven‑lot cluster subdivision on 4.22 acres north of New Hempstead Road. Staff and the public raised concerns about drainage, flooding, tree removal and road access. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the Board deferred any waiver of Money‑in‑Lieu fees to the Town Board.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board authorized the continuation of a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 290 of the Town Code and the zoning map to create Hamlet Center districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. It also approved several budget adjustments, including revenue increases from gifts and donations and expense reallocations, and authorized purchases and transfers such as up to $50,000 for epoxy pool paint, $1,515.50 from the Tree Bank Fund for new trees, and an additional vendor for a West Nyack water‑main repair project not to exceed $23,243.51. Additional resolutions addressed personnel appointments, resignations, and an emergency proclamation.

• Continuation of public hearing on zoning districts for Congers, Valley Cottage, West Nyack (PH‑1)
• Budget amendment adding $15,625, $2,201.65, $3,835.72 to revenue accounts and reallocating various expense accounts
• Authorization to purchase epoxy pool paint for DEFM, cost not to exceed $50,000
• Transfer of $1,515.50 from the Tree Bank Fund to cover cost of trees on town‑owned property
• Authorization of J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. as additional vendor for West Nyack Phase II water‑main repair, not to exceed $23,243.51

The Board adopted a motion to continue the public hearing on a proposed local law amending Chapter 290 to establish Hamlet Center districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. The hearing was rescheduled for June 24, 2025. The motion was made by Councilman Donald Franchino, seconded by Councilman Michael Graziano, and all members voted in favor.

• Continued public hearing on proposed Hamlet Center zoning law to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal #4414, a request by Robert and Antonia Sambevski for variances to subdivide their property at 51 Collyer Avenue. It will also consider Appeal #4416, a request by Edwin and Donna Day for variances to add to their home and legalize an existing shed at 698 South Mountain Road. After the hearings, the board will distribute and adopt the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4414 – variance request for a two‑lot subdivision at 51 Collyer Avenue
• Appeal #4416 – variance request for an addition and shed legalization at 698 South Mountain Road
• Distribution and adoption of minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board voted 5-0 to grant the requested variances for the Sambevski property at 51 Collyer Avenue and the Day property at 698 South Mountain Road, allowing existing sheds to remain and adjusting yard setbacks. The Board also voted 5-0 to extend sign permits for Thruway Plaza of Rockland until August 2, 2026. Minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Granted variance for 51 Collyer Ave (Sambevski) – 5:0 vote
• Granted variance for 698 South Mountain Rd (Day) – 5:0 vote
• Extended sign permits for Thruway Plaza of Rockland to Aug 2, 2026 – 5:0 vote
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. – unanimous vote

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will review sign permits for businesses in New City and Nanuet, as well as a building change for a cell site in New City. The board will also consider a request to enclose an open area behind the altar at a West Nyack church.

• Review of sign permits for The Reserve at Clarkstown (Parrot Road)
• Review of sign permits for Nanuet Town Center (All Fashion Drive)
• Review of sign permit for Congers Pharmacy (Lake Road)
• Review of building changes for Verizon Project (South Little Tor Road)
• Review of enclosure request for Saint Mary’s MSO Church (Tompkins Avenue)

The board approved the meeting minutes and a series of sign permits, including several at the Reserve at Clarkstown and Congers Pharmacy, all unanimously. It also approved changes to a Verizon cell site and a storage enclosure for Saint Mary’s Church, each unanimously. Four additional sign projects for Nanuet Town Centre were approved with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tzipora Wigs wall sign at 102 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved two Reserve at Clarkstown freestanding signs (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Verizon cell site at 253‑271 South Little Tor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Saint Mary’s Church storage enclosure at 4 Tompkins Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Nanuet Town Centre replacement wall sign (vote 4-1)
• Approved Nanuet Town Centre primary monument insert on Route 59 (vote 4-1)
• Approved Nanuet Town Centre secondary monument insert on Middletown Road (vote 4-1)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review two proposals. One concerns a subdivision at 18‑20 Whitman Street in Congers to change the property line from north‑south to east‑west on two R‑10 zoned lots of about 0.62‑0.63 acres each. The other concerns a project at 80 West Nyack Road in Nanuet to demolish an existing two‑story structure and build a 5,400‑sq ft maintenance building with parking lot improvements on 4.95 acres of LIO‑zoned land.

• Subdivision at 18‑20 Whitman St, Congers: re‑align property line east‑west on Lot 78 (0.62 ac) and Lot 79 (0.63 ac), R‑10 zoning
• Demolition of 2‑story building at 80 West Nyack Rd, Nanuet, and construction of 5,400‑sq ft maintenance building
• Parking improvements at 80 West Nyack Rd: asphalt paving, striping for 51 passenger spaces and 6 oversized vehicle spaces
• Project site at 80 West Nyack Rd sits on 4.95 ac of LIO‑zoned land

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board accepted the resignation of member Richard Kloenne and approved the meeting minutes. It voted unanimously on several traffic actions, including installing 2‑hour parking signs on Maple Avenue, denying a 4‑way stop at Maple Avenue, and approving a stop sign and stop line at Deertrack Lane/Andover Road. Additional unanimous approvals were made for curve signs on Argow Place, referral of parking complaints on Highway Avenue to the Building Department, and continued police enforcement on several streets. All approved actions will be forwarded to the appropriate town departments for implementation.

• Accepted resignation of Board Member Richard Kloenne (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑hour parking signage on Maple Avenue (6‑0)
• Declined 4‑way stop at Maple Avenue, recommended police enforcement (6‑0)
• Declined 4‑way stop at Tamarac Avenue, recommended continued enforcement (decision without recorded vote)
• Referred Highway Avenue parking issue to Building Department and recommended police enforcement (6‑0)
• Approved curve signs on Argow Place and periodic police enforcement (6‑0)
• Approved stop sign and stop line at Deertrack Lane/Andover Road (6‑0)

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Sanitation Commission will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding TNT Junk Removal, LLC.

• Public hearing for TNT Junk Removal, LLC

The commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the May 7 meeting. A motion to reject the TNT Junk Removal LLC application failed because it received no second. The commission voted unanimously to enter and later exit executive session. A unanimous motion was adopted to review additional information and evaluate the TNT Junk Removal application.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to reject TNT Junk Removal LLC application failed (no second)
• Approved entry into executive session (all in favor)
• Approved exit from executive session (all in favor)
• Approved motion to review further information and evaluate TNT Junk Removal application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a final review of a special permit and site plan amendment for Snow Church Realty to demolish an existing building and construct a 12,507‑square‑foot, three‑story senior housing development with twelve one‑bedroom units and 24 parking spaces on .85 acres of NS‑zoned land. The board will also hold a public hearing on a preliminary and final subdivision of two lots in Congers and a final review of an expansion of a contractor yard in Valley Cottage. Minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Public hearing: Sirois SD 44.15‑1‑38 two‑lot subdivision, .55‑acre R‑10 zone, Congers
• Final review: Snow Church Realty senior housing, 12,507 sq ft, 12 units, 24 spaces, .85‑acre NS zone, east side of Route 9W, Congers
• Final review: MC Route 303 LLC expansion of contractor yard, 1.53‑acre CS zone, Route 303, Valley Cottage
• Correspondence: Town of Ramapo referral for two‑lot subdivision at 6 Mirror Lake Road
• Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting

The Planning Board adopted a resolution requiring Snow Church Realty Senior Housing to pay $69,600 in lieu of parkland dedication before the final site plan is signed. The Board also granted final site plan approval and the special permit for the 12‑unit senior housing project, subject to conditions including inspection fees of $14,873.10, a $500 SWPPP review fee, and a $2,500 stormwater escrow. Chairman Brian Metcalf recused himself from the vote due to a prior business relationship with the applicant.

• Approved $69,600 money‑in‑lieu of parkland (vote 5‑0‑1)
• Granted final site plan and special permit (vote 5‑0‑1)
• Required inspection fees of $14,873.10 before endorsement
• Required SWPPP review fee of $500 before endorsement
• Required stormwater escrow of $2,500
• Chairman Metcalf recused from vote due to prior business relationship

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will approve the award of Bid #7‑2025 to DeLeonardis Electric for electrical work at the Clarkstown Warehouse (40 First Street, New City) at a cost of $98,500 plus an 18% contingency. It will also authorize $116,230 in serial bonds to finance those electrical improvements. Additional items include budget adjustments, a public hearing on a veterans‑tax‑exemption local law, and equipment purchases for the Highway Department.

• Award Bid #7‑2025 – Electrical work at 40 First Street, New City ($98,500 + 18% contingency)
• Authorize $116,230 serial bonds to finance electrical improvements to the warehouse
• Set public hearing for veterans’ tax‑exemption local law on June 3, 2025
• Amend budget accounts with small dollar adjustments (e.g., $70 increase to Finance‑Fees for Services)
• Authorize up to $1,600,000 serial bonds for Highway Department equipment purchases

At the May 6, 2025 meeting the Town Board adopted several resolutions, including authorizing up to $1.6 million in serial bonds to purchase equipment for the Highway Department and the same amount to finance acquisition of equipment and trucks for that department. The Board also approved contracts for electrical work ($98,500) and mechanical/plumbing work ($172,900) at the Clarkstown Warehouse, amended the town budget, and memorialized opposition to the state Faith‑Based Affordable Housing Act. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to the town budget (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Highway Department equipment up to $1,600,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized financing of $1,600,000 for Highway Department equipment and trucks (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #7‑2025 for electrical work at Clarkstown Warehouse, $98,500 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #9‑2025 for mechanical and plumbing work at Clarkstown Warehouse, $172,900 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution memorializing opposition to the Faith‑Based Affordable Housing Act (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Brancatelli as permanent Police Officer, $70,232 annual salary (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is meeting to conduct formal reviews for new buildings and site work. The board will also evaluate sign permits for businesses in New City.

• Proposed new single-family dwelling at 51 Strawtown Road, West Nyack
• New building and site work for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church at 211 Red Hill Road, New City
• Parking area review for Valley Heights Apartments at 41 Second Avenue, Nanuet
• Wall sign for Tzipora Wigs at 102 South Main Street, New City
• Sign program for Mangia Pizza at 68 North Main Street, New City

The Clarkstown Architectural Historic Review Board approved several permits and project plans, all by unanimous vote. Approvals included a sign for Mangia Pizza, a single‑family home on Strawtown Road, landscape and lighting for Valley Heights Apartments, and the building, lighting and landscape plans for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church with specific conditions. The meeting minutes from April 21 were also approved, and the board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mangia Pizza sign permit #2025-0455 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved building and landscape plans for 51 Strawtown Road, subject to shutters and tree requirements (unanimous)
• Approved landscape and lighting plans for Valley Heights Apartments, subject to fence and note requirements (unanimous)
• Approved building, lighting and landscape plans for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, subject to irrigation and stonewall work (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will consider three agenda items: approving the minutes of the April 10 meeting, receiving an update from the Department of Facilities Management, and hearing the Superintendent’s recreation update. No votes or contracts are listed; the items are informational or routine approvals. The agenda also lists upcoming community events and the next board meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent’s recreation update

The board received updates from the Department of Engineering & Facilities Management on the Germonds Park turf fields project and the Zukor Park sensory playground. Superintendent Matt Veronesi reported on upcoming concerts, fireworks, summer camps, pool preparations, and the June 14 Serendipity Saturday event. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for a 17-lot cluster subdivision. The project involves an undeveloped 14.22-acre parcel of R-15 zoned land.

• Review of Homesteads at Demarest (SD, 51.06-3-1) at 55 Schriever Lane, New City

Board of Ethics - Regular Meeting

The Board of Ethics will meet to appoint a Chair for 2025 and review the delivery of the 2024 Annual Report. The board will also receive an update on the 2025 filing season for 2024 financial disclosure reports.

• Appointment of 2025 BOE Chair
• Report on delivery of 2024 Board of Ethics Annual Report to Town Board
• Update on 2025 financial disclosure report filing season
• Adoption of November 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board opened the public meeting, approved the agenda and adopted the November 22, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. Rev. Hoehn agreed to serve another year as Chairperson. The Board set three additional meeting dates for 2025: September 26, November 14, and December 18. The Secretary reported that 99 financial‑disclosure forms have been received with about 40 still outstanding.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted November 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Rev. Hoehn to continue as Chairperson for an additional year (unanimous)
• Scheduled additional Board of Ethics meetings: Sept 26, Nov 14, Dec 18 2025 (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will review initial SEQR documents for two senior housing projects and a multi-family residential development. The committee will discuss proposed lot mergers, subdivisions, and building footprints for these developments.

• Review initial SEQR for Squadron Senior Housing (85 units, 171 parking spaces)
• Review New City Living multi-family project (152 units, 176,350 sq ft)
• Review DeCicco’s supermarket mezzanine addition (8,500 sq ft)
• Review proposed retail and drive-thru construction
• Review proposed lot mergers and subdivisions

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The board will hold public hearings and preliminary/final reviews of several development proposals, including a subdivision, a private religious school, a shopping‑center seating area relocation, a McDonald’s redevelopment, and a contractor storage yard. It will also consider a town‑board referral to establish new Hamlet Center zoning districts and will receive extension requests for two existing permits. The meeting includes a flag salute and review of prior meeting minutes.

• Blinn Open Space Subdivision – two‑lot subdivision on 27.1 acres R‑160 zoned land; Lot 1 to be sold to Rockland County for open space, Lot 2 to remain a single‑family residence.
• 31 West Clarkstown Rd – demolition of two homes, lot merger, and construction of a 31,428 sq ft private K‑8 religious school with 54 parking spaces plus 47 special‑event spaces on 6.6 acres R‑40 zoned land.
• New City Plaza Seating Area amendment – relocation of a 510 sq ft seating area with a 288 sq ft covered structure within the plaza on 14.6 acres CS zoned land.
• McDonald’s Redevelopment – demolition of existing restaurant and construction of a new 4,455 sq ft McDonald’s with redesigned drive‑thru and 41 parking spaces on 16.13 acres CS zoned land.
• 11 Burts Rd – contractor storage yard including a 288 sf office trailer and covered tractor‑trailer parking on 1.52 acres M zoned land.

The Board waived several required submittal maps for the Blinn Open Space Subdivision (vote 7-0). It adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the same project (vote 7-0). Finally, the Board resolved to refer the subdivision application to the Zoning Board of Appeals (vote 7-0).

• Waived required submittal map requirements (7-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration under SEQRA (7-0)
• Referred Blinn Open Space Subdivision to Zoning Board of Appeals (7-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will accept the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, make minor budget reallocations, and approve several infrastructure and environmental agreements. It will also authorize the financing of police vehicles and equipment through a $550,000 serial bond and approve a $105,000 bond for fitness equipment at community centers. Additional actions include accepting stormwater control agreements for St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church and Culinary Depot, and accepting a conservation easement for the James Giordano Subdivision.

• Authorize $550,000 bond to finance police vehicles and equipment
• Approve $105,000 bond for fitness equipment at community centers in Congers, Pascack, and Central Nyack
• Accept stormwater control facility maintenance agreement for St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church (211 Red Hill Road, Tax Map 50.8-3-62.3)
• Accept stormwater control facility maintenance agreement for Culinary Depot, Inc. (67 Route 59, Tax Map 57.15-2-1.2)
• Accept conservation easement for James Giordano Subdivision (208 Old Mill Road, Tax Map 59.9-1-2.1)

The Clarkstown Town Board adopted a series of unanimous resolutions, including a budget amendment and an audit acceptance. It authorized the purchase and financing of police vehicles and equipment using $550,000 in serial bonds. Additional approvals covered fitness equipment for community centers, a new lease for 27 Lake Nanuet Drive, and fire department personnel changes.

• Adopted budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted audit of Town of Clarkstown Justice Court (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of police vehicles up to $550,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized financing of police vehicles and equipment $550,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of fitness equipment for community centers up to $105,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized new lease for 27 Lake Nanuet Drive property (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Chief Fire Safety Inspector Stephen Ungerleider (unanimous)
• Appointed Harold Straut as provisional Chief Fire Safety Inspector ($137,263 annual salary) (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4406: Variance for a one-story addition and deck roof at 4 Hunter Place, West Nyack
• Appeal #4392: Variance for signage area and type at 33 West Cavalry Drive, New City

The Zoning Board of Appeals considered Appeal #4406 for a one‑story addition at 4 Hunter Place, West Nyack. After a public hearing with no objections, the board classified the application as a Type II SEQRA action unanimously. The board then voted 4‑0 to grant the rear‑yard variance, conditional on preserving the existing trees. No vote or decision was recorded for the McDonald’s signage appeal.

• Classified Appeal #4406 as Type II SEQRA (unanimous)
• Granted rear‑yard variance for 4 Hunter Place (4‑0) with condition to keep trees

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider three permit applications at this meeting. The first is a building review for structural and visual roof modifications at 135 North Main Street submitted by Green Development Realty LLC. The second is a formal review of building, lighting, and landscape plans for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church at 211 Red Hill Road. The third is a formal review of a redesign for the Nanuet Self‑Storage facility at 300 Route 59.

• Permit 2023-1234: roof modification review for 135 North Main Street, New City (Green Development Realty LLC)
• Formal review of building, lighting, and landscape for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, 211 Red Hill Road, New City (DCAK‑MSA Arch. and Eng. P.C.)
• Formal review of redesign for Nanuet Self‑Storage (Thruway Plaza), 300 Route 59, Nanuet (1784 Holdings LLC)

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved the revised roof and landscape plans for Green Development Realty at 135 North Main Street, requiring a solid tongue‑and‑groove fence with concrete‑filled posts (vote 4‑1). The board also approved a reduction in height and a new color palette for the Nanuet Self‑Storage building at 300 Route 59 (unanimous). Earlier minutes from April 7 were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roof alterations and landscape plan for 135 North Main St., subject to fence with concrete‑filled posts (AYES 4 – NAY 1)
• Approved reduction of building height and amended color palette for Nanuet Self‑Storage at 300 Route 59 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review a proposal for a three-lot subdivision at 54 N. Pascack Rd in Nanuet. The project involves 1.3 acres of R-15 zoned land and the demolition of an existing dwelling.

• Proposed three-lot subdivision at 54 N. Pascack Rd (SD, 57.11-2-13)

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to receive updates from the Superintendent of Recreation and the Department of Facilities Management. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Family Open Turf Program.

• Family Open Turf Program discussion
• Dept. of Facilities Management Update
• Superintendent’s Recreation Update

The board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting unanimously. It cancelled the Flashlight Egg Hunt scheduled for April 10 due to rain and rescheduled it for April 15. The board voted to leave the Pickleball courts unlocked, with all members in agreement. A motion was passed to not allow an open turf program, also unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled Flashlight Egg Hunt for April 10 (rain forecast)
• Leave Pickleball courts unlocked (unanimous)
• Rejected open turf program (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Technical Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review three proposed subdivisions in West Nyack, Congers, and Valley Cottage. The agenda includes a review of a three-lot subdivision in Valley Cottage and endorsements for subdivisions in West Nyack and Congers.

• Review of SMC Realty LLC subdivision in Valley Cottage
• Chairman's endorsement for Western Highway subdivision
• Chairman's endorsement for Congers subdivision
• Meeting held virtually via webinar
• Registration required for virtual attendance

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold preliminary public hearings on three development proposals: demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new 12,212‑sq‑ft St. Mary’s Orthodox Church with 72 parking spaces; a parking lot and playground for the Valley Heights apartment extension; and a lot merger, demolition and construction of a 105,694‑sq‑ft, 75‑unit senior housing complex. The board will also consider several correspondence items, including a request to create a $2,500 escrow account for a traffic impact study and various extension requests.

• Preliminary public hearing: St. Mary’s Orthodox Church – demolition and new 12,212 sq ft church with 72 parking spaces on 2.49 acres (R‑40) at West Clarkstown Road & Red Hill Road, New City.
• Preliminary public hearing: Valley Heights Apartment Extension – off‑street parking lot for 30 spaces and playground on .46 acre (R‑10) on West Second Avenue, ~100 ft south of Clinton Street, Nanuet.
• Preliminary public hearing & SEQR review: 49‑51 North Main Street senior housing – lot merger, demolition of existing structures, and construction of 105,694 sq ft, 75‑unit senior housing on 3.55 acres (H3) in New City.
• Correspondence: Request to establish a $2,500 escrow account for AKRF to evaluate need for a full Traffic Impact Study for Red Barn Cidery.
• Correspondence: Reinstatement of 11 Burts Road (SL 35.14‑1‑50.2).

The minutes contain garbled text with no clear actions, votes, dollar amounts, or decisions. No substantive approvals, denials, or tabled items can be identified.

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Sanitation Commission will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a hearing regarding Durkman Dumpsters Rentals LLC.

• Public hearing regarding Durkman Dumpsters Rentals LLC
• Adoption of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. A public hearing was conducted for Durkman Dumpsters LLC, and the board noted a violation concerning dumpster stickers to be addressed at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Accepted February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Public hearing for Durkman Dumpsters LLC held (no decision recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (motion passed)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will hold a public hearing on May 20 to consider a local law that creates three new Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. The meeting also includes budget amendments, a software purchase funding change, and authorizations for major road and pavement projects. Additional items cover a youth‑service agreement, a $5,000 summer program, and several personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on Local Law to establish Hamlet Center – Congers (HC‑C), Valley Cottage (HC‑VC) and West Nyack (HC‑WN) zoning districts
• Awarding Bid #4‑2025 for 2025 Roadway Resurfacing Program (total cost $2,450,000, serial bonds)
• Authorizing Highway Department pavement surface treatments (cost up to $2,060,000)
• Amending funding for Tyler Technologies software purchase: up to $175,000 from ARPA funds and approx. $1,025,000 from serial bonds
• Authorizing agreement with Rockland County Youth Bureau for summer member program (cost not to exceed $5,000)

The Board unanimously adopted an amendment to the 2025 budget and approved the purchase of software from Tyler Technologies. It also set a public hearing for a proposed local law to create Hamlet Center zoning districts in Congers, Valley Cottage, and West Nyack. Additionally, the Board approved several highway projects, including $2.06 M for pavement surface treatments, a $2.45 M roadway resurfacing contract, $2.5 M financing for the resurfacing program, and a $2.06 M concrete curb and sidewalk replacement contract.

• Adopted budget amendment (Resolution 181-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Approved purchase of Tyler Technologies software (Resolution 182-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Set public hearing for Hamlet Center zoning law (Resolution 183-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Authorized $5,000 Youth Bureau summer program (Resolution 184-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Authorized up to $2,060,000 for pavement surface treatments (Resolution 185-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Awarded $2,450,000 road resurfacing contract (Resolution 186-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Authorized $2,500,000 financing for 2025 roadway resurfacing program (Resolution 187-2025) – UNANIMOUS
• Awarded contract for concrete curb and sidewalk replacement (Resolution 188-2025) – UNANIMOUS

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will determine if these projects may deviate from general bulk regulations of the zoning code.

• Appeal #4393: Variance for a single-story addition, accessory structure, and deck at 17 Minor Court
• Appeal #4383: Variances for lot area, front yard, side yard, and building height for a single-family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two appeals for zoning variations. Both requests involve residential properties in R-22 Zoning Districts.

• Appeal #4393: Side yard variation for a single story addition and deck at 17 Minor Court
• Appeal #4383: Lot area, front yard, side yard, and building height variations for a single family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304

The Board voted 7‑0 to grant a variance for the Curley addition at 17 Minor Court, requiring the garage to be moved 3.6 ft west and a stormwater mitigation plan. It also voted 7‑0 to grant a variance for the Steinberg single‑family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304, and unanimously approved overriding most Rockland County Planning Department comments on that application. The March 24, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

• Granted variation for 17 Minor Court addition (Curley) with conditions: move garage 3.6 ft west, submit stormwater plan (7‑0)
• Granted variation for 305 Old Route 304 single‑family dwelling (Steinberg) with conditions (7‑0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department comments (except #3‑#7.4) for Steinberg appeal (7‑0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider several sign permit applications. Items include redesigns for Vape and Ash signs at 104 East Route 59, a wall sign for a Mattress Warehouse at 134 Rockland Plaza, and multiple Popeyes signage proposals at 125 Market Street East that require a supermajority vote on sign height. The board will also review a Verizon wall sign variance and a building roof modification for 135 North Main Street.

• 2025-0271 – Sign Vape and Ash redesign, 104 East Route 59, Nanuet
• 2025-0334 – Sign Mattress Warehouse wall sign, 134 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet (requires Brixmor approval)
• 2025-0251/0256/0257 – Popeyes signage proposals, 125 Market Street East, Nanuet (supermajority required for height)
• 2025-0350 – Verizon primary wall sign variance, 101 South Main Street, New City
• 2023-1234 – Building roof modification review, 135 North Main Street, New City

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved the March 24, 2025 minutes. It then approved seven sign permits—Vape and Ash, Mattress Warehouse, Popeyes (east and west signs), and a free‑standing Popeyes monument—each with a unanimous vote; the Popeyes signs also met the required supermajority for height. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (motion by Stephen Botto, seconded by Joseph Jacob)
• Approved Vape and Ash primary wall sign (Permit #2025-0271) unanimously
• Approved Vape and Ash pylon insert sign (Permit #2025-0272) unanimously
• Approved Mattress Warehouse primary wall sign (Permit #2025-0334) unanimously
• Approved Popeyes east wall sign (Permit #2025-0251) unanimously with supermajority approval
• Approved Popeyes west wall sign (Permit #2025-0256) unanimously with supermajority approval
• Approved Popeyes free‑standing monument sign (Permit #2025-0257) unanimously

Traffic & Traffic Fire Safety - Regular Meeting

The board unanimously approved several traffic‑safety recommendations presented for various streets, including painted fog lines, periodic police enforcement, and signage enhancements. For West Clarkstown Road the board endorsed a feasibility review for sidewalks, painted edge lines, and increased enforcement. The board also approved recommendations for Birch Drive, Newport Drive, Maple Avenue parking signs, and targeted enforcement on Tamarac Avenue, all with 7‑0 votes. Items such as Upper Nyack road requests and several county road concerns were referred to the appropriate agencies with no further board action.

• Approved Birch Drive/North Birch Drive recommendations: periodic enforcement and painted fog lines (7‑0)
• Approved Newport Drive recommendations: periodic police enforcement and review of 30 mph sign for reflective material (7‑0)
• Approved Maple Avenue 2‑hour parking signs request (7‑0)
• Approved Tamarac Avenue recommendation for targeted speeding enforcement (7‑0)
• Approved West Clarkstown Road recommendations: feasibility study for sidewalks, painted edge lines, and increased police enforcement (7‑0)
• No action taken on Upper Nyack road requests; jurisdiction referred to Village of Upper Nyack Public Works (no vote)
• Referred So. Mountain Road speed‑limit request to Clarkstown Highway Department (no vote)
• Referred Middletown Road and other county road concerns to County Highway Department; no board action (no vote)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will conduct an initial State Environmental Quality Review of the proposed Shoprite redevelopment. The project includes a 124,590‑square‑foot, five‑story mixed‑use building with 102 residential units, a new bank, and additional retail space. The committee will discuss the project's size, parking provision, and site location on the northeast corner of Congers Road and Main Street.

• 124,590 sq ft mixed‑use building with 102 residential units
• 4,630 sq ft bank with drive‑thru and 4,000 sq ft retail building
• Total of 698 parking spaces on 13.94 acres H‑4 zoned land
• Location: northeast corner of Congers Road and Main Street, New City
• Initial SEQR review of environmental impacts

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposed site plan amendment for the Intercos facility at 200 Route 303. The proposal involves adding 106,819 square feet to an existing light manufacturing facility.

• Proposed expansion of Intercos warehouse from 99,858sf to 206,677sf
• Proposal for 271 paved parking spaces and 422 reserve spaces
• Project location: 200 Route 303, Congers (17.78 acres of CO zoned land)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is holding public hearings to adopt local laws amending wetland regulations and parking requirements for agriculture and agritourism. The board is also deciding on several municipal contracts, personnel appointments, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 290-21(D)(2) regarding Wetland Regulations
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 290-20(I)(5) regarding Agriculture & Agritourism parking
• Bid award for Central Nyack Community Garden: $189,500 plus $10,000 contingency
• Engineering assessment services for Lake Lucille Dam: $40,000 lump sum fee
• Appointment of Richard Von Ronn as Police Lieutenant at $221,392 annually

The Board adopted Resolution 150‑2025, amending Chapter 290‑21(D) to change wetland calculation rules, with all five members voting aye. The Board also adopted Resolution 151‑2025, amending Chapter 290‑20(I)(5) to modify parking setbacks for agritourism uses, again with unanimous support.

• Adopted Local Law amending wetland regulations (Resolution 150‑2025) – unanimous (ayes: Hoehmann, Licker, Graziano, Franchino, Axelrod)
• Adopted Local Law amending agriculture & agritourism parking requirements (Resolution 151‑2025) – unanimous (ayes: Hoehmann, Licker, Graziano, Franchino, Axelrod)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2025 to consider three new variance applications for residential projects. It will also continue a hearing on a prior variance request and adopt the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. Each applicant may appear in person or be represented by an agent.

• Appeal #4401 – variance for a new two‑story family dwelling with full basement at 12 Balmoral Drive, New City (R‑22 district)
• Appeal #4400 – variance for an addition with an outdoor deck at 29 S. Route 303, Congers (R‑15 district)
• Appeal #4404 – variance for an addition to an existing dwelling at 2 Ethel Drive, New City (R‑22 district)
• Appeal #4383 – continuation hearing for a variance on a single‑family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304, New City
• Adopt minutes of the March 3, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a variance for a one‑story garage and minor improvements at 12 Balmoral Drive. It also unanimously granted variances for an addition with a deck at 29 S. Route 303. The hearing on Appeal #4383 was adjourned to April 7, 2025, and each application was classified as a Type II SEQRA action.

• Granted variation for garage at 12 Balmoral Drive (7‑0 vote)
• Granted variation for addition with deck at 29 S. Route 303 (7‑0 vote)
• Adjourned Appeal #4383 (Steinberg) to April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Classified Appeal #4401 as Type II SEQRA (unanimous)
• Classified Appeal #4400 as Type II SEQRA (unanimous)
• Classified Appeal #4383 as Type II SEQRA (unanimous)

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider a series of sign applications for locations such as Chestnut Market, Vape and Ash, and Popeyes on East Route 59 and other sites in Nanuet. It will also conduct a formal review of lighting for Lightbridge Academy and Retail at 180 Route 59. Finally, the board will review an existing façade renovation proposal for Luigi’s Cucina at 121 Main Street.

• Sign permit for Chestnut Market, 275 East Route 59 – secondary and tertiary wall signs per ZBA #4364
• Sign permits for Vape and Ash, 104 East Route 59 – primary wall sign and pylon insert
• Sign permits for Popeyes, 125 Market Street East – multiple wall signs requiring height and area variances
• Lighting review for Lightbridge Academy and Retail, 180 Route 59 – formal review of lighting only
• Building façade renovation for Luigi’s Cucina, 121 Main Street – existing façade renovation

The Architectural Historic Review Board approved the meeting minutes from March 10, 2025. It approved several commercial signage applications, including Chestnut Market and Best Buy Liquor signs, and approved an amended lighting plan for Lightbridge Academy. The board also approved a façade renovation for Luigi’s Cucina pending a future sign application. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chestnut Market secondary wall sign, subject to banner removal (unanimous)
• Approved Chestnut Market tertiary wall sign, subject to banner removal (unanimous)
• Approved Best Buy Liquor primary wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved Herc Rentals north wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved Herc Rentals east wall sign, subject to banner removal (unanimous)
• Approved amended lighting plan for Lightbridge Academy (unanimous)
• Approved Luigi’s Cucina façade renovation, subject to sign application within 3 months (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider three project proposals: a 34‑space parking lot and subdivision formalization for Culinary Depot at 150 Pipetown Hill Road, a 12‑unit mixed‑use building with 40 parking spaces at 9 Spruce Drive, and a 4,940 sq ft service addition with 199 parking spaces at 80 Route 304. Each item is presented for initial SEQR review or TAC review. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will discuss the proposals.

• Culinary Depot Inc. – 34‑space parking lot and subdivision on .47 acre MF‑2 zoned land at 150 Pipetown Hill Road, Nanuet
• 9 Spruce Drive LLC – demolition and 12‑unit, 3‑story mixed‑use building with 40 parking spaces on 1.27 acre H‑3 zoned land at 9 Spruce Drive, New City
• 304 Nanuet Realty LLC – 4,940 sq ft service addition to 33,120 sq ft dealership, total 38,060 sq ft, with 199 parking spaces on 6.14 acre LIO zoned land at 80 Route 304, Nanuet

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for three development projects in New City. These include a proposed wireless telecommunications facility, a senior housing complex, and a private religious school.

• Public hearing for a 125-foot monopole cell tower at 156 West Clarkstown Road
• Review of One75 Senior Housing: 122 total units and 218 parking spaces on West Clarkstown Road
• Review of a 31,428 square foot private K-8 religious school at 31 West Clarkstown Road
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will continue a public hearing on a proposed wetland‑regulation amendment and request Rockland County consider two sidewalk projects for Community Development Block Grant funding. It will also amend the budget, retain Debt Book for GASB reporting, and approve several financial actions including a property sale, police overtime reimbursement, and tax‑certiorari settlements. Additionally, the Board will make several personnel appointments and accept recent meeting minutes.

• Accept offer to sell surplus municipal property at 139 Massachusetts Avenue, Congers for $333,000
• Authorize up to $30,000 reimbursement from Rockland County for police overtime related to counter‑terrorism training
• Settle Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. tax certiorari with a refund of $216,111.84
• Award bid #1‑2025 for athletic and recreation supplies totaling $28,693.06
• Appoint Matthew Dowen as permanent Police Sergeant with an annual salary of $188,778

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board is reviewing several sign permit applications and two building modification requests. The board will consider changes to signage for businesses on Route 59 and Market Street, as well as structural updates to buildings on Route 304 and North Main Street.

• Permit 2025-0077: Freestanding pylon insert for AP HVAC & Plumbing Supplies at 119 Rear East Route 59
• Permits 2025-0142 and 2025-0143: Pylon and wall signs for Walk In Dermatology at 233 West Route 59
• Permit 2025-0187: Primary wall sign for Orthodontist at 406 Market Street
• Building review for Schultz Ford at 80 Route 304 regarding lighting and building changes
• Permit 2023-1234: Structural and visual roof modifications for Green Development Realty LLC at 135 North Main Street

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will review updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent’s Recreation. The board is scheduled to discuss policies regarding advertising and fundraising events by outside organizations in parks.

• Memorial Benches
• Advertising in Parks
• Fundraising Events in the Parks – Outside Organizations
• Rockland Country Day School pricing

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review three land-use items. These include a lot line change in Valley Cottage and two proposed developments in Nanuet.

• Proposed lot line change for Executive Boulevard resubdivision (SD 52.15-1-74, 75 & 80) in Valley Cottage
• Proposed 65,241 sq. ft. senior housing complex with 52 rental units at 250 S. Middletown Rd., Nanuet
• Proposed addition of two 56 MVA distribution transformers and switchgear at 71 N Pascack Road, Nanuet

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on March 3, 2025 at the Town Hall Auditorium. It will consider two public variance appeals: one for a two‑story family dwelling with a full basement at 51 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, and another for a new two‑story church with accessory parking at 211 Red Hill Road, New City. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4405: variance from Town Law 280(a) for access by right‑of‑way for a new two‑story home at 51 Strawtown Road, West Nyack.
• Appeal #4403: variances from Chapter 290 Table 12 for demolition and construction of a new two‑story church with parking, drainage, and landscaping at 211 Red Hill Road, New City.
• Adopt minutes of the February 24, 2025 Zoning Board meeting.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will determine the completeness of a 125‑foot wireless cell tower special permit at 156 West Clarkstown. It will conduct preliminary SEQR reviews and public hearings for a two‑lot subdivision at 51 Collyer Avenue and a senior housing development at 175 Senior Housing, which includes 96 one‑bedroom and 25 two‑bedroom units. The board will also consider two town‑board referrals to amend wetland and agriculture parking regulations, and a request to establish a $10,000 escrow for AKRF’s traffic impact study review. Minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• 156 WEST CLARKSTOWN cell tower special permit (125‑ft monopole on 9.78 acres, R‑15 zone)
• 51 COLLYER AVENUE two‑lot subdivision (0.73 acres, R‑15 zone)
• 175 SENIOR HOUSING project (146,880 sf, 96 one‑bedroom, 25 two‑bedroom units, 218 parking spaces on 9.18 acres, R‑22 zone)
• Local Law amendment to Chapter 290‑32 (wetland regulation changes)
• $10,000 escrow account for AKRF review of the Traffic Impact Study (Rockland Plaza site)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Town Board will accept February meeting minutes, amend the budget, and authorize a $200,000 bond for Town Hall auditorium seating and upgrades. The Board also set a public hearing for March 25 on a local law changing parking requirements for agriculture and agritourism uses.

• Accepting Town Board Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025
• Amending the Budget (decreasing Supervisor-Schools & Conferences by $3,500)
• Setting Public Hearing on Local Law Amending Chapter 290-20 (Agriculture & Agritourism Use Parking Requirements)
• Authorizing $200,000 bond for Town Hall Auditorium seating and upgrades
• Authorizing Town Attorney to commence Supreme Court proceedings against properties at 44-46 Lake Road, Congers and 159 Route 304, Bardonia

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests. The appeals involve a single‑family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304, a two‑lot subdivision at 14 South Conger Avenue, legalization of a shed at 53 West Burda Place, and a second‑floor addition at 60 Willow Avenue. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from its February 10 meeting.

• Appeal #4383 – variance for a single‑family dwelling at 305 Old Route 304, New City (R‑22 district).
• Appeal #4398 – variance for a two‑lot subdivision at 14 South Conger Avenue, Congers (R‑10 district).
• Appeal #4397 – variance to legalize an existing shed at 53 West Burda Place, New City (R‑15 district).
• Appeal #4396 – variance for a second‑floor addition at 60 Willow Avenue, Central Nyack.
• Adopt minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider several sign applications, including replacements and new wall signs at various locations. It will also review an existing façade renovation for a building on Route 9W in Congers. A formal review will be held for a proposed new Lightbridge Academy and retail building on Route 59 in Nanuet, and an informal review for Saint Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church lighting and landscape.

• Existing façade renovation for AF Supply at 76 Route 9W North, Congers
• Freestanding sign replacement for Station‑Glo at 129 Route 303, Valley Cottage (ZBA #3908 1‑for‑1)
• Primary and secondary wall signs for CAD Signs at 44 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet
• Primary wall sign for VCS Mental Health Counseling at 7 Stokum Lane, New City
• Formal review of proposed Lightbridge Academy and Retail building at 180 Route 59, Nanuet

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review the Red Barn Cidery special permit application (35.18-1-4.2, formerly 114-A-712). The proposal includes a 3,480‑sq ft pavilion, a 576‑sq ft lavatory building, and expansion of the gravel road and parking area on 48.68 acres of R‑22 and R‑80 zoned land. The site is on the south side of NYS Route 304, about 877 ft south of its intersection with U.S. Route 9W in Congers. The committee will consider whether to approve the permit.

• Special Permit 35.18-1-4.2 (formerly 114-A-712) for Red Barn Cidery
• Proposed 3,480 sq ft pavilion construction
• Proposed 576 sq ft lavatory building
• Expansion of gravel road and parking area
• Project located on 48.68 acres of R‑22/R‑80 zoned land south of NYS Route 304 near US 9W in Congers

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing two development proposals in Nanuet. The meeting includes a site plan amendment for a shopping center and a proposal for solar canopies over parking spaces.

• Rockland Plaza amended site plan: proposed decrease in floor area to 251,217sf and parking spaces to 969
• Halmar International LLC: proposed installation of three solar canopies totaling 8,860 sq. ft.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board will adopt a local law to discontinue and abandon a portion of Morton Avenue in Congers and delete it from the Town’s Official Map. It will also adopt local law amendments to correct child‑daycare parking requirements, expand the volunteer property‑tax exemption, and increase the veterans property‑tax exemption. Additional actions include setting a public hearing on wetland‑regulation changes and authorizing several contracts and expenses.

• PH‑1: Abandoning a portion of Morton Avenue, Congers, and amending the Official Map
• PH‑3: Amending Chapter 290 of the Town Code for child/daycare parking corrections
• PH‑4: Expanding eligibility for the volunteer property‑tax exemption
• PH‑5: Increasing the veterans property‑tax exemption
• Resolution 9: Authorizing a contract with CV Associates NY for construction inspection services (up to $275,290.45)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 10, 2025. It will consider Appeal #4396 from Caitlin McElroy-Cox for a second‑floor addition at 60 Willow Avenue, Central Nyack, and Appeal #4391 from Tina and William DePascal for existing additions at 151 Kings Highway, Congers. The board will hear support or objections and may grant variances from the zoning code requirements.

• Appeal #4396 – variance request for a second‑floor addition at 60 Willow Avenue, Central Nyack (R‑10 district) to deviate from front and side yard requirements
• Appeal #4391 – variance request for existing additions at 151 Kings Highway, Congers (R‑15 district) to deviate from minimum front yard requirement
• Distribute and adopt minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider applications for primary wall signs, freestanding pylon inserts, and a lighting and landscape project. Each application includes the business name, address, and sign contractor. The board will record dispositions for each permit, some requiring a supermajority vote.

• Permit 2024-0747 – Primary wall sign redesign for Maharaja Farmers Market, 185 Route 59, Nanuet
• Permit 2024-1551 – Primary wall sign for Best Buy Liquor & Wine, 70 North Main Street, New City (supermajority for letter height)
• Permit 2025-0050 – Primary wall sign secondary lettering for Master Jung and Master Yu Taekwondo, 70 North Main Street, New City
• Permit 2025-0058 – Freestanding pylon insert for Veg ER for Pets, 123 East Route 59, Nanuet
• Permit TBD – Lighting and landscape review for MC Route 303 LLC, 127 Route 303, Valley Cottage

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from its January 9, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent. The board will also discuss changing the date of its April meeting.

Sanitation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Sanitation Commission is meeting to adopt previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing regarding Green Waste Inc.

• Public hearing: Green Waste Inc.

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider a proposal to subdivide a 27.1‑acre parcel on the east side of Christian Herald Rd. The plan creates two lots: Lot 1 would be sold to Rockland County for open‑space preservation, and Lot 2 would remain with an existing single‑family home. The land is zoned R‑160.

• Proposed two‑lot subdivision (SD 59.12‑1‑12.1, formerly 135‑C‑10.3) on 27.1 acres
• Lot 1 sale to Rockland County for open‑space use
• Lot 2 retains existing single‑family residence

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider two project proposals. The first is a conversion of an existing restaurant into a 2,850 sq ft drive‑thru restaurant, demolition of a multifamily dwelling, and provision of 38 parking spaces on a 1.01‑acre CS‑zoned site at the northeast corner of NYS Route 303 and Tremont Avenue in Congers. The second is a proposal to construct a permanent 40 × 20 ft roof over a ping‑pong area and existing wood deck on a 49.345‑acre R‑80‑zoned property on the west side of Phillips Hill Road, north of New Hempstead Road in New City.

• North Star Plaza LLC: convert restaurant to 2,850 sq ft drive‑thru, demolish multifamily dwelling, add 38 parking spaces on 1.01 acres (CS zone) at NYS Route 303 & Tremont Ave, Congers
• Woodmont Day Camp: build 40 × 20 ft permanent roof over deck on 49.345 acres (R‑80 zone) on Phillips Hill Rd., New City

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for three development projects. These include a proposed religious school in New City and a parking lot in Nanuet, as well as a subdivision formalization in West Nyack.

• Public hearing for a 31,428 square foot private K-8 religious school at 31 West Clarkstown Road
• Public hearing for a 34-space parking lot for Culinary Depot Inc. at 57.15-2-1 in Nanuet
• Review of a subdivision formalization for 27,443 square feet at 169 Western Highway in West Nyack

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal #4364 submitted by Chestnut Markets Inc. and GNS Group, Ltd. The appeal seeks a variance from Zoning Code sections that limit the number of signs and total sign area for the property at 275 East Route 59 in the RS district. The board will also distribute and adopt the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #4364 – request for signage variance (number of signs and total sign area) at 275 East Route 59, Nanuet
• Distribution and adoption of minutes from the January 6, 2025 Board of Appeals meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is deciding on several budget amendments and personnel appointments. It is also setting public hearings for local laws regarding child day-care parking, the abandonment of a portion of Morton Avenue, and volunteer tax exemptions.

• Public hearing for child day-care parking table correction in New City Hamlet Center Zoning
• Public hearing for the discontinuance and abandonment of a portion of Morton Avenue, Congers
• Public hearing to expand real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
• Bid award for one CPD crime scene vehicle totaling $79,294.00
• Agreement for Canadian Geese population control not to exceed $11,600

Architectural Historic Review Board - Regular Meeting

The Architectural Historic Review Board will consider permits for new or redesigned signs at multiple businesses, including Pablo's Deli, Regala Convenience Store, and Ruby Bar and Tapas. The board will also review a lighting and landscape project on Route 303.

• Sign permit for Pablo's Deli at 189 Main Street (redesign)
• Sign permit for Regala Convenience Store at 48 Germonds Road
• Sign permit for Ruby Bar and Tapas at 129 Main Street
• Sign permit for Best Buy Liquor & Wine at 70 North Main Street
• Lighting and landscape review for MC Route 303 LLC at 127 Route 303

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider Empire City Crane LLC's request to place a 40‑foot container for office and storage use on an existing vacant .34‑acre lot. The lot is CS‑zoned, located on the south side of NYS Route 59 about 340 ft west of Waldron Avenue in Nyack. The committee will discuss the suitability of the container placement on the site.

• Proposal to place a 40‑ft container for office/storage on a .34‑acre CS‑zoned vacant lot south of NYS Route 59, ~340 ft west of Waldron Ave, Nyack

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Executive Boulevard resubdivision lot line change in Valley Cottage. It will also conduct a final review of a special permit for Snow Church Realty senior housing in Congers. The meeting will include adoption of minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting.

• Executive Boulevard Resubdivision – lot line change for parcels 52.15‑1‑74, 75 & 80 in Valley Cottage
• Snow Church Realty Senior Housing – special permit and site plan for a 12,507‑sq‑ft, three‑story building with 12 units and 24 parking spaces in Congers
• Adoption of minutes from the December 11, 2024 Planning Board meeting

Parks & Recreation Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Department of Facilities Management and the Superintendent’s Recreation. The board will also review budget summaries for October and November 2024.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 minutes
• Department of Facilities Management update
• Superintendent’s Recreation update
• Review of October and November 2024 budget summaries

Technical Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee will review a proposal for the Crystal Lake Condominiums. The project involves a lot merger to construct 12 buildings with 30 dwelling units and a community building.

• Proposed construction of 30 dwelling units across 12 buildings
• Proposed community building and 85 parking spaces
• Project site: 6.32 acres of MF-1 zoned land on the east side of Route 9W, south of Lake Road

Town Board - Reorganization Meeting

The Town Board is conducting its annual reorganization to appoint board members and establish administrative protocols for 2025. The body is deciding on official salaries, bank depositories, and the appointment of various advisory board members.

• Reappointment of Mary Maloney as Deputy Town Comptroller ($20,000/annual)
• Appointment of Scott Milich as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman ($3,500/annual) and Member ($5,233/annual)
• Appointment of Brian Metcalf as Planning Board Chairman ($3,500/annual) and Member ($6,822/annual)
• Establishment of petty cash for town departments, including $3,000 for Police Investigations
• Authorization for Insurance and Claims Manager to settle liability claims up to $10,000, or $25,000 with Town Attorney approval

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Clarkstown Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications for special permits to build accessory parking. Appeal #4384 seeks a lot‑area, width, and coverage variance for Valley Heights Apartments at 41 Second Street, Nanuet (R‑10 district). Appeal #4391 seeks a variance and cross‑boundary parking extension for Culinary Depot, Inc. at 150 Pipetown Hill Road, Nanuet (MF‑2 district). The board will also adopt the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting.

• Appeal #4384 – Valley Heights Apartments, 41 Second St., Nanuet – variance for off‑street accessory parking lot (R‑10 district)
• Appeal #4391 – Culinary Depot, Inc., 150 Pipetown Hill Rd., Nanuet – variance for accessory parking extension across district boundaries (MF‑2 district)
• Adopt minutes of the December 9, 2024 Zoning Board meeting