Ramapo, NY

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes a period for public participation.

• Workshop: 2027 Budget

Planning Board

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Town Board

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

Zoning Board of Appeals

Town Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Town Board

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Town Board

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

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Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

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Zoning Board of Appeals

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Zoning Board of Appeals

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss the 2027 budget. The board will also set a date for a public hearing regarding the preliminary 2027 budget.

• Workshop on 2027 Budget
• Setting a public hearing for the Preliminary Budget Year 2027

Town Board

General

Planning Board

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Council Room. The agenda lists a presentation of the tentative 2027 budget by the Town Clerk and a discussion of scheduling budget workshops for that budget. The only remaining item is adjournment; no public hearings, contracts, or ordinances appear on this agenda.

• Presentation of the Tentative Budget for Year 2027 by the Town Clerk
• Scheduling of Budget Workshops for the 2027 Budget
• Adjournment

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

Town Board

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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved several applications for home additions and multi-family conversions, including projects on Babcock Lane, Gwen Lane, Ida Lane, and Park Lane. One application for a three-family dwelling on Saddle River Road was denied. Three other applications were adjourned to November 5, 2026.

• Approved addition to single-family dwelling at 67 Babcock Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved addition and conversion to three-family dwelling with three accessory apartments at 8 Gwen Lane, conditioned on no plumbing in basement (5-0-0)
• Approved addition to create two-family dwelling at 3 Ida Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved three-family dwellings with three accessory apartments at 101-107 and 111-117 Park Lane (4-0-0)
• Denied three-family dwelling with three accessory apartments at 32 Saddle River Road (4-0-0)
• Adjourned application ZBA 26-424 (16 Highview Road) to November 5, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned application ZBA 26-435 (292 Old Nyack Turnpike) to November 5, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned application ZBA 26-438 (37 Noyes Avenue) to November 5, 2026 (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion on the promotion of a Police Lieutenant and a Police Captain. The agenda contains no other business items, only the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

• Discussion: Promotion of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain

General

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will review amendments regarding the Summit Avenue zone change petition and its public hearing date. The meeting also includes discussions on police promotions and the acceptance of several legal settlements and grants.

• Summit Avenue Zone Change Petition: Amendment of SEQRA classification and public hearing rescheduling
• Settlement of litigation: Placide v. Town of Ramapo
• Settlement of tax certiorari: IV2 Rockland Logistics Center LLC and Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey
• Acceptance of NY State Highway Safety Program grants for pedestrian enforcement and police traffic service
• Viola Road: Proposals for curb/sidewalk design and topographic survey

Planning Board

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board adopted minutes from August 25, 2026, and approved an amended subdivision permit for Suburban Manor, LLC at 214-228 and 230-236 Old Nyack Turnpike, a lot line adjustment affecting about 0.1 acres with no new construction. The board also approved an amended site development permit for EVIO PowerUp EV Solution at 41-79 NY Route 59, Monsey, to install eight electric vehicle charging spaces, with a net reduction of eight parking spaces. A public hearing for Miller's Pond Phase 2, a 355-unit development, was closed and the board voted 7-0 on a motion related to the application, though the minutes do not specify the motion's exact outcome. All approvals were subject to conditions, including addressing CDRC comments and any Zoning Board of Appeals conditions.

• Adopted August 25, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Declared Suburban Manor, LLC subdivision a Type II SEQR action, no further environmental review (5-0)
• Granted Amended Subdivision Permit for 214-228 & 230-236 Old Nyack Turnpike, subject to CDRC and ZBA conditions (5-0)
• Declared EVIO PowerUp EV Solution site plan a Type II SEQR action, no further environmental review (7-0)
• Granted Amended Site Development Permit for 41-79 NY Route 59, Monsey, for eight EV charging spaces, subject to CDRC and ZBA conditions (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Miller's Pond Phase 2 (355 residential units) at 8:32 PM
• Motion related to Miller's Pond Phase 2 carried 7-0 (specific action not stated in minutes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 PM (7-0)

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board approved the minor subdivision at 310 Spook Rock Road, allowing the property to be split into two lots with a single-family home on each. The board also granted a 90-day extension for the Monsey Luxury Living project and initiated environmental reviews for subdivisions at 114 Rock Hill Road and 2 Greene Road. A public hearing was scheduled for the PFAS treatment upgrade at Veolia's Saddle River Well #53.

• Granted final minor subdivision approval for 310 Spook Rock Road (6-0)
• Granted 90-day extension for Monsey Luxury Living (2024.051) (4-0)
• Classified 114 Rock Hill Road subdivision as Unlisted SEQR action, initiated coordinated review (6-0)
• Classified 2 Greene Road subdivision as Unlisted SEQR action, initiated coordinated review (6-0)
• Declared Veolia PFAS treatment upgrade a Type II SEQR action, no further review required (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Veolia PFAS upgrade for October 27, 2026
• Adopted minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Town Board

Planning Board

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board approved a Special Use Permit and Site Development Permit for the Bais Rochel school expansion at 145 Saddle River Road, Monsey, allowing the school to grow from 1,205 to 1,600 students. The approval includes conditions such as a one-way driveway, relocated garbage enclosures, playground equipment, and a gated rear fence. The board also approved a negative declaration for a proposed school at 5 Bartlett Road, Monsey, and granted an amended subdivision permit for a lot line adjustment at Ramapo Knolls Townhouses.

• Approved Bais Rochel Special Use Permit for school expansion (6-0)
• Approved Bais Rochel Site Development Permit with conditions (6-0)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for 5 Bartlett Road school conversion (6-1)
• Referred 5 Bartlett Road application to ZBA without comments (7-0)
• Approved 94 Herrick Avenue subdivision sketch plat (6-0)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for 94 Herrick Avenue subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Ramapo Knolls lot line adjustment subdivision permit (5-0)
• Granted 90-day extension for Dykstras Estates subdivision (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ramapo Zoning Board of Appeals approved five applications, overriding various General Municipal Law (GML) objections and granting floor area ratio (FAR) variances. The board also adjourned four applications to later dates and approved the prior meeting's minutes. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ZBA 26-420 (Saddle River Estates LLC, 161 Saddle River Road) overriding GML comments #1,2,3,4,9,12,13,14 and granting FAR at 70% for all lots (5-0)
• Approved ZBA 26-428 (Mayer Weber, 68 Herrick Avenue) overriding GML comments #1 and 6 (5-0)
• Approved ZBA 26-429 (321 Remsen Ave LLC, 321 Remsen Avenue) overriding GML comments #1,2,3 (5-0)
• Approved ZBA 26-430 (17 Forestdale Road) overriding GML comments #1,6,8, requiring sidewalks to street frontage (5-0)
• Approved ZBA 26-427 (Trodale Developers, 10 West Maple Avenue) overriding GML comments #1,2,4,10,11,15,16 with conditions including 15ft front setback, sidewalks, and NFPA 13R sprinkler system (5-0)
• Adjourned ZBA 25-309 (Michael Blum, 4 Dykstra's Way West) to October 29, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned ZBA 26-426 (Yossi Weiss, 5 Meadow Lane) to October 29, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned ZBA 26-431 (32 N Saddle River LLC, 32 Saddle River Road) to September 17, 2026, public hearing remains open (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

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Town Board

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board approved several subdivision applications, including amended plans for two-family homes at 137 South Central Avenue and 62-64 Hempstead Road, overriding Rockland County planning comments. The board also granted sketch plat approval for a subdivision at 30 Mirror Lake Road and advanced a site plan for a 14-lane gun range addition to Davis Sport Shop. A request to remove a sidewalk requirement at Remsen Estates was adjourned to October 13, 2026.

• Approved amended minor subdivision at 137 South Central Ave & 16 Noyes Ave (7-0)
• Approved major subdivision at 62-64 Hempstead Rd with two-family homes (7-0)
• Granted sketch plat for 30 Mirror Lake Rd subdivision (6-0)
• Issued negative declaration for 30 Mirror Lake Rd (6-0)
• Approved 144 Remsen Ave minor subdivision sketch plat (6-0-1)
• Classified Davis Sport Shop gun range expansion as unlisted action (7-0)
• Adjourned Remsen Estates sidewalk removal request to Oct 13 (5-2)
• Granted 90-day extension for Heights Division application (5-0)

Planning Board

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The Ramapo Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the zoning chapter and a repeal/re-enactment of the taxicab chapter. The board will also consider several resolutions, including a SEQRA lead agency declaration for a Viola Road development, an agreement with the NYS Attorney General for a police firing range, a PILOT amendment, and various settlements and contracts.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 376 (Zoning)
• Public hearing on repealing and replacing Chapter 255 (Taxicabs)
• Agreement with NYS Attorney General for Police Firing Range 2026
• Amendment to PILOT agreement for Spring Valley-Lakehigh Housing Development
• Settlement of tax certiorari for Forty Six Washington Property LLC

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026, repealing and replacing the taxicab chapter with a comprehensive licensing and insurance framework (4-0). The Board also declared its intent to be SEQRA lead agency for the proposed Viola Road Planned Unit Development, a mixed-use project with 1,029 residential units and commercial space, and circulated the application to involved agencies (5-0). Numerous residents spoke during public participation, with many raising traffic and safety concerns about the PUD. The Board also approved several contracts, settlements, and administrative items.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026 repealing and replacing Chapter 255 (Taxicabs) (4-0)
• Declared intent to be SEQRA lead agency for Viola Road PUD (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 proposal for Ewing Avenue curb and sidewalk design (5-0)
• Accepted $16,000 proposal for Ewing Avenue topographic survey (5-0)
• Accepted bid for Town Hall shade structure and gazebo (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 funding assistance to Village of Kaser Transportation (5-0)
• Settled claim for $9,000 to Nationwide General Insurance (5-0)
• Rescinded salt shed contract and awarded to A-Tech Concrete Co. (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ramapo Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications for residential development, including a two-lot subdivision and two-family dwelling projects. The board also adjourned three other applications to future dates and one indefinitely. All decisions were made during the August 6, 2026, meeting.

• Approved two-lot subdivision at 93 Carlton Road (5-0)
• Approved addition to two-family dwelling at 1 Johanna Lane (4-0)
• Approved two-family dwelling at 136 Union Road (4-0)
• Tabled 16 Highview Road application to Sept 17 (5-0)
• Tabled 67 Babcock Lane application to Sept 17 (5-0)
• Tabled 156 West Eckerson Road application to Oct 15 (5-0)
• Tabled 28 East Hickory Street application indefinitely (5-0)
• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (5-0)

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Planning Board