Monroe public meetings in 2022
43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, approving the 2023 meeting schedule and discussing two returning projects: a Verizon/Homeland Towers telecommunications facility at 24-26 Strauss Lane and Palotti Village at 98 Harriman Heights Road. The board voted to assume lead agency for the Verizon project and schedule a public hearing for January 17, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings.
- Approval of 2023 meeting schedule
- Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless (0205-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane: lead agency assumed, public hearing set for Jan. 17, 2023
- Palotti Village (0196-2021) at 98 Harriman Heights Road: discussion/action
- Minutes approval for meetings on Apr. 19, Aug. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15, 2022
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will discuss and take action on several projects, including the Henry Farm subdivision, Mountainview Shul, and Sheri Torah. They will also consider extending the shot clock for Homeland Towers and review meeting minutes. The board voted to act as lead agency for Henry Farm and to schedule a public hearing for Mountainview Shul.
- Henry Farm subdivision (SBL# 29-1-2-.52) at Lakes Rd and Camp Monroe Road: board voted to act as lead agency
- Mountainview Shul (SBL# 43-5-2) at 277 Mountainview Ave: public hearing scheduled for Jan 17, 2023
- Sheri Torah (SBL# 2-1-21, 2-1-29) at 49 Larkin Drive: discussion/action
- Homeland Towers: motion to extend shot clock to Feb 21, 2023 and authorize attorney to sign tolling agreement
- Pallotti Village: discussion/action
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting where it opened and continued several public hearings on water district facility improvements and zoning amendments. The board also approved routine claims, contracts, and memberships, and heard presentations on climate initiatives and road preservation.
- Approved $297,670.94 in general fund claims (checks #29485–29530)
- Awarded $11,625 contract to Daniel G. Loucks for East Mombasha Road culvert geotechnical work
- Opened public hearing on proposed Two-Family Dwelling Overlay for areas north of Route 17
- Approved $1,500 2023 dues for Association of Towns of the State of New York
- Designated Supervisor Tony Cardone as voting delegate for Association of Towns annual session
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met and voted to schedule a public hearing for a new project at 701 Lakes Road for January 24, 2023. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and adjourned.
- Scheduled public hearing for Glenis Reynoso (Z076-2022) at 701 Lakes Road for Jan 24, 2023
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board voted to adopt the 2023 Town budget and continued public hearings on several zoning and rental property laws, including short-term rentals, a rental registry, and a two-family dwelling overlay. The board also kept open hearings on water district improvements and tree preservation regulations.
- Adopted 2023 Town of Monroe Budget (Resolution 2022-#559)
- Continued public hearing on amendments to Local Law No. 1/2022 (Short-Term Rentals)
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 2022 to amend zoning for Heavy Industry Zone
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a registry of all rental properties
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 2021 for a Two-Family Dwelling Overlay north of Route 17
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board is holding a meeting with several public hearings, including the continuation of the 2023 Town Budget and amendments to the short-term rental local law. The board also discusses water district improvements and approves various resolutions, including budget transfers and claims.
- Public hearing continued on 2023 Town Budget / Benefit Assessment Rolls, with written comments open until November 15, 2022
- Public hearing on amendments to Local Law No. 1/2022 (Short-Term Rentals) kept open until November 21, 2022
- Public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 improvements continued to November 21 and December 5, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-17 totaling $540,051.32
- Approved Budget Transfer Abstract 22-07 totaling $22,870.10
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board is holding its regular meeting on October 18, 2022. The board will discuss and take action on two returning projects: Pallotti Village at 98 Harriman Heights Road and J Squared HH RD on Harriman Heights Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from five prior meetings and adjournment.
- Pallotti Village (0196-2021) at 98 Harriman Heights Road - action/discussion
- J Squared HH RD (0191-2021) on Harriman Heights Road - action/discussion
- Approval of minutes from April 19, August 11, August 16, September 8, and September 20, 2022
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, mostly continuations, on the 2023 town budget, zoning amendments (heavy industry, two-family dwelling overlay, tree preservation), a rental property registry, and a proposed Arrow Park water district. The board voted to keep these hearings open to future dates. The meeting also included community announcements and acceptance of prior minutes.
- Continued public hearing on 2023 Town Budget / Benefit Assessment Rolls until November 9, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 2022 to amend zoning for Heavy Industry Zone until November 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a registry of rental properties until November 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on proposed Arrow Park Water District until December 5, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law H-V1 2022 amending tree preservation regulations until November 21, 2022
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board workshop meeting covered returning projects, a resolution amendment, and approval of past minutes. The board voted to classify the Seven Springs Subdivision as an unlisted action and declare lead agency intent, and accepted an amended resolution of conditional approval for the BJ's site plan. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved.
- Seven Springs Subdivision (0204-2022) at 127 Seven Springs Road: motion to classify as unlisted action, declare lead agency intent, and authorize circulation upon receipt of revised EAF and grading plan.
- BJ's Site Plan (0300-2021) at Harriman Business Park, Larkin Drive: accepted first amended resolution of conditional approval.
- 339 Rt 17M (0198-2021) Dominick Santiago: listed as returning project, no action specified.
- Approved minutes from April 19, August 11, August 16, September 8, and September 20, 2022.
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, taking action on a new subdivision proposal at 20 Owen Drive and a returning Verizon Wireless tower application at 24-26 Strauss Lane. The board will also discuss minutes from April 19, 2022, and other procedural items.
- Owen Drive subdivision (0207-2022) declared unlisted action, authorizing attorney to circulate lead agency notice
- Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless (0205-2022) shot clock extended for attorney review of letter agreement
- Sheri Torah trailers (0197-2021) at Larkin Drive discussed
- Minutes from April 19, 2022 to be approved
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board voted unanimously to adopt Local Law 6 of 2022, which repeals and replaces the town's sewer use code and amends zoning to allow development in sewer districts without access, subject to approval of individual septic systems. The board also continued public hearings on a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, amendments to the Heavy Industry Zone, a rental property registry, and water district improvements for Districts No. 14 and No. 8, scheduling further discussions for October and November 2022.
- Adopted Local Law 6/2022 repealing Chapter 42 (Sewer Use) and amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for sewer access procedures
- Continued public hearing on two-family dwelling overlay for area north of Route 17 (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearing on amendments to Heavy Industry Zone (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearing on rental property registry (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 facility improvements (kept open until Nov 9, 2022)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting where it opened continuations of public hearings on several proposed local laws, including amendments to sewer use rules, zoning changes for two-family dwellings north of Route 17, heavy industry zone updates, and a rental property registry. The board also approved a $766,231 general fund abstract, accepted resignations and appointments for key town positions, and discussed drainage district work.
- Opened public hearing on Local Law E-V1 2022 amending sewer use and access rules
- Opened public hearing on zoning amendments to establish a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Opened public hearing on amendments to the heavy industry zone (HI Zone) in Chapter 57
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a rental property registry
- Approved $766,231 general fund abstract (Checks #29061–29151)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to approve settlements in two tax assessment lawsuits. The board also entered and exited executive session to discuss litigation, and reviewed public comment rules.
- Approved settlement in BMG Monroe 1 LLC v. Town of Monroe (10 court cases)
- Approved settlement in Rosmarins Land Holdings LLC v. Town of Monroe (3 court cases)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation
- Reviewed public comment rules for meetings
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a continued public hearing for DG Management's cluster subdivision on Schunnemunk Road, voting to allow the cluster arrangement to protect open space and the monarch butterfly, and to close the hearing. The board also took action on several returning projects, including a SEQRA exemption for Sheri Torah trailers on Larkin Drive, adopting a report for Rye Hill Preserve, and discussing BJ's Site Plan. The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.
- DG Management cluster subdivision (0172-2019) SBL # 69-1-1.2, Schunnemunk Road: motion to allow cluster arrangement to protect open space and monarch butterfly; public hearing closed.
- Sheri Torah Trailers (0197-2021) SBL # 2-1-21.2, 2-1-29 Larkin Dr: determined Type 2 action, exempt from SEQRA.
- Rye Hill Preserve (0206-2022) SBL # 31-1-1.11, 31-1-1, 31-1-12, 31-1-2.4, 31-1-18.31, 31-1-29, 31-1-62, 31-1-63: motion to adopt report and send to Town Board.
- BJ's Site Plan: discussed as returning project.
- Minutes approved for meetings on March 15, April 14, April 19, May 17, June 23, and July 14, 2022.
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting on August 15, 2022, where it continued public hearings on a sewer use local law, a two-family dwelling overlay zoning amendment, and the proposed Arrow Park Water District, all kept open until September 6, 2022. The board also approved a $2.16 million cash transfer from investment funds, accepted the dedication of Walton Terrace as a town highway, and approved various claims and budget transfers.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending sewer use and access code
- Continued public hearing on zoning amendment to establish Two-Family Dwelling Overlay north of Route 17
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District
- Approved cash transfer abstract of $2,160,000 from investment funds
- Accepted dedication of Walton Terrace as a town highway
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting to discuss new and returning projects, including a cell tower project at Strauss Lane and a residential project at Owen Drive. The board voted to hire Cityscapes as a consultant for the Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project and declared its intent to be the lead agency for the same project.
- Hired Cityscapes as RF Consultant for Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project at 24-26 Strauss Lane
- Declared intent to be lead agency for Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project
- Classified Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless application as an unlisted action
- Reviewed returning projects including BJ's Site Plan at Harriman Business Park and Rye Hill Preserve
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 26, 2022, and voted to schedule public hearings for August 23, 2022, for three projects: Homeland Towers LLC & Verizon Wireless, Bekim Cosovic, and Luis Barbosa. The board also discussed the Max Wessels project and approved minutes from April and May meetings.
- Homeland Towers LLC & Verizon Wireless (Z073-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane - discussed, hearing scheduled
- Bekim Cosovic (Z074-2022) at 327 Mountain Ave - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Max Wessels (Z067-2022) at 3 Cromwell Hill Road - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Luis Barbosa (Z075-2022) at 10 Stonewall Road - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Minutes from April 26 and May 31, 2022 meetings approved
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a work session/regular meeting covering several returning projects. They voted to adjourn the DG Management public hearing to August 16, approved preparing a negative declaration for BJ's, and authorized a supplemental lead agency notice for Monroe Commons. The board also discussed Pallotti Village and Rye Hill Preserve, and approved minutes from prior meetings.
- DG Management (0172-2019) Schunnemunk Road: public hearing adjourned to August 16, 2022
- BJ's Site Plan (0200-2021) Harriman Business Park Larkin Drive: motion to prepare negative declaration for August meeting
- Monroe Commons (0182-2019) Niniger Road: authorized supplemental lead agency notice to Village of Woodbury Planning Board
- Pallotti Village (0196-2021) 98 Harriman Heights Road: discussed
- Rye Hill Preserve (0206-2022): discussed
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting on July 11, 2022, primarily continuing several public hearings: on improvements to Water Districts No. 14 and No. 8, on zoning amendments for the Heavy Industry Zone and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and on a proposed rental property registry. The board also adopted Local Law 5/2022 amending special permit requirements for hotels. All motions to open or continue hearings were approved unanimously.
- Continued public hearing on Water District No. 14 improvements until September 14, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Water District No. 8 improvements until September 19, 2022
- Continued public hearing on zoning amendments for Heavy Industry Zone until September 6, 2022
- Continued public hearing on two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17 until August 15, 2022
- Adopted Local Law 5/2022 amending special permit requirements for hotels
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting with several actions: continued a public hearing for Eagle View Estates, closed and approved conditions for Suris, granted variances for Joel Mann, scheduled a new hearing for Bekim Cosovic, approved minutes, and changed the meeting time to 7:00 PM starting July 26, 2022.
- Continued public hearing for Eagle View Estates (Z068-2022) at 61 Lakes Road to August 23, 2022
- Closed public hearing and approved conditions for Suris (Z072-2022) at 12 Country Court
- Granted variances for Joel Mann (Z070-2022) at 105 Forest Ave
- Scheduled public hearing for Bekim Cosovic (Z074-2022) at 327 Mountain Ave for July 26, 2022
- Changed meeting time to 7:00 PM effective July 26, 2022
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting with continued public hearings, returning projects, and new project discussions. The board voted to adjourn the DG Management public hearing to July 19, 2022, waiving the 120-day deadline. They will also review site plans for BJ's, Mountainview Shul, Seven Springs Subdivision, and Rye Hill Preserve, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- DG Management (0172-2019) hearing adjourned to July 19, 2022, 120-day deadline waived
- BJ's Site Plan (0200-2021) at Harriman Business Park, Larkin Drive
- Mountainview Shul (0195-2021) at 277 Mountainview Ave
- Seven Springs Subdivision (0204-2022) at 127 Seven Springs Road
- Rye Hill Preserve site plan and EAF discussion
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board met on June 21, 2022, at the Monroe Senior Center due to a venue change. They continued a public hearing on a proposed sewer use law (Local Law E-V1) and opened a new hearing on a rental property registry (Local Law F-V1), both kept open for future dates. The board also approved routine items including minutes, a general fund abstract of $262,602.26, cash transfers, an Eagle Scout project, a $1,000 VFW donation, a sewer code revision task order, and an MS4 mapping grant application.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending sewer use and access; kept open until August 15, 2022
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 to establish a registry of all rental properties; kept open until July 11, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-11 totaling $262,602.26 (checks #28740-28828)
- Approved $1,000 donation to VFW Lake Region Memorial Post 8858 for Memorial Day Parade
- Approved MHE Task Order No. 22-07 for sewer code revisions (estimated $4,500, not exceeding $5,000)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting on June 13, 2022, and took action on several items. The most consequential item was a resolution referring the Rye Hill Preserve Conservation Cluster Residential (CCR) application to the Town Planning Board for review and recommendations. The board also approved cash transfers totaling $2,045,000 between various funds, and discussed the upcoming Food Truck Festival.
- Resolution referring Rye Hill Preserve CCR application to Planning Board (passed 4-1, Councilperson Bingham dissenting)
- Approved cash transfers totaling $2,045,000 from NYCLASS investment funds to consolidated savings accounts across multiple funds
- Food Truck Festival announced for June 18, 2022, at O&R Park, 61 O&R Road
- Moment of silence for Michael Murphy, Planning Board Chairman
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its regular meeting, continuing public hearings on proposed zoning amendments for hotels, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and sewer use and access. The board also approved routine items including minutes, fund abstracts, and resolutions authorizing a CDBG application for senior center kitchen renovation and closing a justice court bank account. Discussions were held on the Rye Hill Preserve and a Walton Terrace petition.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17; kept open until July 11, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending Town Code regarding sewer use and access; kept open until June 21, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-10 totaling $576,671.91 (checks #28615-28739)
- Authorized FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant application for renovation of Monroe Senior Center Kitchen
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for the Suris property at 12 Country Court, continuing it to June 28, 2022. They also scheduled a public hearing for Joel Mann's project at 105 Forest Ave for the same date. The board authorized counsel to solicit a proposal from Cityscape for the Homeland Towers/Verizon Wireless project at 24-26 Strauss Lane, with the chairman authorized to sign if the proposal aligns with prior engagements. Minutes from January, February, and March 2022 were discussed.
- Continued public hearing for Suris (Z072-2022) at 12 Country Court to June 28, 2022
- Scheduled public hearing for Joel Mann (Z070-2022) at 105 Forest Ave for June 28, 2022
- Authorized counsel to solicit Cityscape proposal for Homeland Towers/Verizon (Z073-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane
- Discussed minutes from January 25, February 22, and March 22, 2022 meetings
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held its regular meeting and voted to change its meeting time to 6 PM starting June 9, 2022. The board also advanced two new projects: a waiver for architectural review for an Outback Steakhouse at 215 Larkin Drive and approval for a Burlington store at 144 Bailey Farm Road with lighting conditions.
- Changed meeting time to 6 PM starting June 9, 2022
- Waived full architectural review for Outback Steakhouse at 215 Larkin Drive
- Approved Burlington store at 144 Bailey Farm Road with lighting conditions
- Continued public hearing for DG Management at 144 Schunnemunk Road to June 23, 2022
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting on May 16, 2022, continuing public hearings on water district improvements and a proposed zoning amendment for hotel special permits. The board also approved routine items including minutes, claims, budget transfers, and a planning board appointment.
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 improvements, kept open until July 11, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permits, kept open until June 6, 2022
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District, kept open until August 15, 2022
- Set public hearing on rental registry for June 21, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-09 totaling $255,830.86 and Escrow Abstract #22-03 totaling $35,742.24
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, mostly continuations, on water district improvements, hotel special permit requirements, and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17. The board also opened and closed a hearing and adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022, opting out of real property tax exemptions for certain energy systems. Community announcements included the cancellation of the proposed Orange County Dinosaur Park project.
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 facility improvements, kept open until May 16, 2022.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements, kept open until May 16, 2022.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17; sent to County and Planning Board; kept open until June 6, 2022.
- Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 opting out of real property tax exemption for certain energy systems.
- Announced termination of proposed Orange County Dinosaur Park lease at town-owned site on Orange Turnpike.
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a regular meeting where it approved a resolution to let the village planning board act as the sole lead agency for the Superior Pack Group project at 2 Bailey Farm Road. The board also approved minutes from past meetings and adjourned the session.
- Superior Pack Group project at 2 Bailey Farm Road delegated to village planning board for SEQRA review
- Minutes approved for January 13, January 19, February 10, March 10, and March 15 meetings
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting where they adjourned until May 17, 2022, and declared their intent to be the lead agency for reviewing the proposed expansion of the Mountain View Community Shul at 277 Mountainview Ave. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, fire exits, and the pledge of allegiance, as well as approval of past meeting minutes.
- Adjourned until May 17, 2022
- Declared intent to lead review of Mountain View Community Shul expansion at 277 Mountainview Ave
- Approved minutes from January 13, January 19, February 10, March 10, and March 15, 2022 meetings
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its regular meeting on April 4, 2022, taking action on several items. The board adopted Local Law 2/2022 to reduce the Planning Board from seven to five members. It also approved a storage container request at Arden Forest Condominiums, continued public hearings on a CDBG grant application and the proposed Arrow Park Water District, and approved an engineering agreement for Senior Center accessibility improvements.
- Adopted Local Law 2/2022 reducing Planning Board membership from 7 to 5
- Approved storage containers at Arden Forest Condominiums until June 15
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-06 totaling $307,833.81
- Authorized MHE engineering agreement for Senior Center ADA improvements (CDBG grant $125,000)
- Approved $1,400 topographic survey by Mercurio-Norton-Tarolli-Marshall for Senior Center
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board and Planning Board held a joint workshop meeting to discuss the Rye Hill Preserve project, including site plans, grading, drainage, and environmental constraints. The meeting was informational, with no formal votes on the project itself. The board opened and adjourned the meeting with unanimous votes.
- Discussion of Rye Hill Preserve project, including site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, and environmental constraints maps
- Presentation on a rear apartment building and townhouse 'A' as part of the Rye Hill Preserve development
- Trip generation letter and meeting notice for Rye Hill Preserve included in agenda materials
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a variance request for 206 Sunset Terrace. The board also reviewed returning projects at 61 Lakes Road and 1 Schunnemunk Road, denied a variance for open space at Schunnemunk Road, and approved minutes from January and February meetings.
- James Flood variance request for 206 Sunset Terrace (Z069-2022)
- EagleView Estates variance review at 61 Lakes Road (Z068-2022)
- DG Management variance denial for open space at 1 Schunnemunk Road (Z052-2020)
- Minutes approved for January 25 and February 22 meetings
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board opened continuations of public hearings on proposed zoning-law changes for hotels, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and the Heavy Industry Zone. The board also approved $289k in expense abstracts, a $155k highway-equipment budget transfer, a $21/hr hire for building-inspector assistant, and a $7,500 contribution to the Village of Monroe’s Independence Day fireworks.
- Opened continuation of public hearing on LOCAL LAW D-V1 amending hotel special-permit rules
- Opened continuation of public hearing on LOCAL LAW E-V1 to create a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Opened public hearing on proposed amendments to the Heavy Industry Zone (HI Zone)
- Approved $271,528.68 in General Fund expenses and $17,918.75 in Escrow Fund expenses
- Approved $155,004.57 budget transfer for Highway Department equipment
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a regular meeting with public hearings for DG Management on Schunnemunk Road and J Squared on Harriman Heights Road, both opened and continued or closed with extended comment periods. The board also discussed the returning Pallotti Village project and approved minutes from prior meetings.
- Public hearing opened and continued for DG Management (SBL # 69-1-1.2) on Schunnemunk Road to April 14, 2022
- Public hearing opened for J Squared (SBL # 47-1-16) on Harriman Heights Road, with decision time extension and record open for written comments until March 29, 2022
- Returning project Pallotti Village (SBL # 33-1-1.21) at 98 Harriman Heights Road discussed
- Minutes approved for January 13, January 19, and February 10, 2022 meetings
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting with procedural items, board member changes, and discussions on returning projects. The board voted to designate itself as lead agency for the Dominick Santiago project at 339 RT 17M. It also discussed the Golden Delite Bakery project and approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Designated lead agency for Dominick Santiago project (SBL # 25-3-8, 339 RT 17M)
- Discussed Golden Delite Bakery project (SBL # 2-1-5.13, 31 Larkin Drive)
- Acknowledged departure of board member Lisa McQuade (Jan 2015-March 2022)
- Noted appointment of Nicholas Napoli to the board
- Approved minutes from January 13 and January 19, 2022 meetings
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting with several public hearings, all continued to future dates. The board voted to keep open hearings on proposed zoning amendments for hotel special permits and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, as well as for the proposed Arrow Park Water District. It also set public hearing dates for the FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant application and a zoning amendment petition for Monroe Commons. The board approved the general fund abstract totaling $4,987,007.26 and 2021 end-of-year budget transfers totaling $572,067.39.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements until March 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17 until March 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District until April 4, 2022
- Set public hearing for FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant for March 7, 2022
- Set public hearing for Monroe Commons zoning amendment petition (Monroe Nininger, LLC) for March 21, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met and took action on several zoning matters. They granted variances for properties on Lakeview Drive and Sunset Terrace, opened and closed public hearings for DG Management and Eagle View Estates, and scheduled a new project for a public hearing. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Granted variances for 13 Lakeview Drive (Mieczyclaw Szulc)
- Approved 2 variances for 228 Sunset Terrace (Jule Rutledge)
- Opened and closed public hearing for DG Management on Schunnemunk Road
- Opened public hearing for Eagle View Estates on Lakes Road
- Scheduled public hearing for 206 Sunset Terrace (James Flood) for March 22, 2022
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, most notably adopting Local Law #1 of 2022, which adds a new chapter to the Town Code to regulate short-term rentals of dwellings. The board also approved routine items such as meeting minutes, fund abstracts, and a motion to send a Verizon wireless facility proposal to the engineer and planning board. A resolution was passed to determine the Town's immunity from the Village of Monroe's zoning code for a Town-owned property at 15 Lake Street, with the intent to establish a restaurant there.
- Adopted Local Law #1 of 2022 to regulate short-term rentals (new Chapter 40)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-02 totaling $441,196.64
- Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #22-01 totaling $40,767.40
- Referred Verizon Wireless Facility at 491 State Route 208 to engineer and planning board
- Passed resolution asserting Town immunity from Village zoning for 15 Lake Street restaurant
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting on January 25, 2022, via Zoom. The board voted to adopt the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County, New York, dated April 2018. The board also received an informational update regarding Water District No. 8. The meeting was opened at 8:06 AM and adjourned at 8:12 AM.
- Adopted the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County, New York (Resolution 2022-#84)
- Received an update on Water District No. 8
- Meeting opened at 8:06 AM and adjourned at 8:12 AM
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a routine meeting, appointing Chip Postiglione as acting chairman and Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel for 2022. The board also scheduled public hearings for several zoning applications, including new and returning projects, for February 22, 2022.
- Appointed Chip Postiglione as Acting Chairman for 2022
- Appointed Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel, David MacCartney lead
- Scheduled public hearing for Mieczyclaw Szulc (Z066-2021) at 13 Lakeview Dr
- Scheduled public hearing for Eagle View Estates (Z068-2022) at Lakes Road
- Scheduled public hearing for DG Management (Z052-2020) on Schunnemunk Road
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, all continued to future dates. The board discussed proposed local laws on rental property regulation, hotel special permits, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and water district improvements. All motions to open and continue the hearings passed unanimously.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 to regulate rental properties and transient housing
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending hotel special permit requirements
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Continued public hearings on improvements to Water Districts No. 14 and No. 8
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-01 totaling $1,269,775.14
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its annual re-organizational meeting, swearing in elected officials and making numerous appointments to town positions and boards. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Appointed Councilman McGinn as Acting Supervisor for 2022
- Appointed Valerie Bitzer as Registrar of Vital Statistics, Tax Collector, and Town Marriage Officer
- Appointed Barbara Singer as 2nd Deputy Tax Collector with $1,000 stipend
- Appointed Barbara Singer as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk with $36,000/yr salary
- Appointed Feerick Nugent MacCartney PLLC as Town Counsel and Zoning Board of Appeals Attorney