Wesley Hills public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a property at 7 Ardley Place seeking multiple front yard, side yard, and rear yard variances, and another for a cabana at 12 Dike Drive seeking a rear yard variance. The board will also discuss a local law amending the zoning code regarding sign permits, and approve the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing: variances for 7 Ardley Place (impervious surface ratio, side/rear yards)
- Public hearing: cabana rear yard variance for 12 Dike Drive
- Discussion: local law on sign permit regulation
- Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to consider adopting a local law revising zoning rules for sign permits, following a public hearing on the proposal. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including property maintenance and snowplowing contracts for village-owned properties, an indemnification agreement for 7 Harriet Lane, and routine financial approvals. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and reports from village officials.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2023 amending sign permit zoning regulations
- Resolution authorizing publication of village election notice (date, polling place, offices)
- Property maintenance contract for Gregory Sikorsky Park, Village Hall, and village-owned property
- Snowplowing and shoveling contract for Village Hall and village-owned property
- Indemnification & hold harmless agreement for 7 Harriet Lane
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing on an amended site plan and special permit for a tree-expert business at 11 McNamara Road. It will also discuss a home-business special use permit at 19 Deerwood Road, a clearing/filling/excavating permit at 33 Astor Place, and a wetlands permit at 49 Tranquility Road. The board will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees on a proposed zoning-law amendment.
- Amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road
- Special use permit for home business at 19 Deerwood Road
- Clearing/filling/excavating permit at 33 Astor Place
- Wetlands permit at 49 Tranquility Road
- Proposed zoning-law amendment recommendation to Board of Trustees
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on three applications requesting variances from the Village Code to allow construction and other uses on residential properties. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its October 18, 2023 meeting.
- 8 Suhl Lane: variances for resubdivision and cabana, accessory rear yard 15.7 ft (required 50 ft)
- 428 Route 306: variances for single-family residence, pool, cabana; side yard 52.7 ft (required 60 ft), rear yard 15 ft (required 50 ft), impervious surface ratio .33 (max .25)
- 21 Amsterdam Avenue: variances for residence; side yard 21 ft (required 25 ft), total side yard 46 ft (required 60 ft), front yard impervious surface ratio .209 (max .20), building coverage .128 (max .10)
- Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions, including certifying unpaid taxes, approving an indemnification agreement for 7 Harriet Lane, releasing escrow funds for 2 Deerwood Road, and scheduling a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment regarding sign permits. The board will also approve abstracts of audited claims and a fund transfer, followed by reports and public discussion.
- Resolution certifying amount of unpaid taxes
- Resolution approving indemnification & hold harmless agreement for 7 Harriet Lane
- Resolution authorizing partial release of escrow funds for 2 Deerwood Road
- Resolution scheduling public hearing on local law to revise zoning law on sign permits
- Resolution approving abstracts of audited claims and transfer of funds
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing on three subdivision applications, a public hearing for a home business special use permit, and discussions on a clearing/filling/excavating permit. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Reapproval of 1 East Lane subdivision at McNamara Road and Pomona Road
- Amended site plan and special permit for 11 McNamara Road
- Revised approval of fourteen-lot subdivision at 15 Terrace Road
- Special use permit for home business at 19 Deerwood Road
- Clearing/filling/excavating permit at 33 Astor Place
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will hear a presentation on the Willow Tree Road sidewalk project, consider a zoning amendment regarding sign permits, and vote on several resolutions including stop signs and a video services contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals and an executive session on a salary increase.
- Presentation from Creighton & Manning on Willow Tree Road Sidewalk Project
- Resolution referring proposed zoning law amendment on sign permits to Planning Board
- Resolution authorizing stop signs at Serven Road and Terrace Road intersection
- Resolution accepting Weston & Sampson proposal for video services at Timber Trail Culvert
- Appointment of second alternate member to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two revised subdivision applications and discuss four land-use permits, including clearing/filling/excavating and a special use permit for a home business. The board will also review minutes from two prior meetings.
- Revised approval of 14-lot subdivision on Rockwood Lane and Jeremy Court (15 Terrace Road)
- Reapproval of 1 East Lane subdivision (1 East Lane)
- Clearing/filling/excavating permit for 33 Astor Place
- Special use permit for home business at 19 Deerwood Road
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on three variance applications. These involve requests for exceptions to zoning rules for properties on Suhl Lane, Forshay Road, Judith Lane, and Reeder Place. The board will also approve minutes from its August 16 meeting.
- 8 Suhl Lane / 95 Forshay Road: variances for resubdivision, cabana, rear yards, pool setback, impervious surface ratio
- 16 Judith Lane: variances for impervious surface ratio, front yard, basketball court side yard, pool side yard, fence height
- 4 Reeder Place: variances for side yard and building coverage
- Approval of August 16, 2023 minutes
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, several resolutions including grant applications, contracts, and performance bonds, and other administrative items. The meeting includes public discussion and an executive session.
- Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals member for term to April 2027
- Resolution authorizing Justice Court Assistance Program grant application 2023-2024
- Resolution approving proposal from Environmental Construction
- Resolution accepting performance permit bond for Congregation Trisk-Tolna
- Resolution approving contract with Colliers Engineering for Lime Kiln/Wilder Warrant Analysis
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will consider rescheduling the public hearing for a 14-lot subdivision on Rockwood Lane and Jeremy Court, and will continue a public hearing for an amended site plan and special permit for a tree expert company on McNamara Road. The board will also discuss several special use permits, including a home business, a congregation gathering and mikvah, a subdivision reapproval, and two sign permits. The agenda includes approval of the July 26, 2023 minutes.
- Request to reschedule public hearing for 14-lot subdivision at 15 Terrace Road
- Continued public hearing for amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road
- Special use permit for home business at 19 Deerwood Road
- Special use permit and site plan for congregation gathering and mikvah at 33 Glenbrook Road
- Sign permits for Gulf Gas Station at 475 Route 306 and Chai Pizza at 481 Route 306
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four public hearings on variance applications that seek to reduce rear-yard setbacks, pool distances, and impervious surface limits for properties in R-35 and R-50 zoning districts. The board will also discuss the lead agency designation for a separate project submitted by Ira Wickes, Inc.
- Variance for 8 Suhl Lane and 95 Forshay Road: rear yards reduced to 25 ft and 43.3 ft (min. 50 ft), pool rear yard 4.3 ft (min. 15 ft), impervious surface ratio .31 (max .25)
- Variance for 16 Judith Lane: impervious surface ratio .42 (max .25), front yard impervious .239 (max .20), basketball side yard 0 ft (min. 15 ft), pool side yard 4.8 ft (min. 15 ft), fence height 9.1 ft (max 6 ft)
- Variance for 4 Reeder Place: side yard 60.1 ft (min. 75 ft), building coverage .13 (max .10)
- Variance for 19 Amsterdam Avenue: front yard impervious surface ratio .23 (max .20)
- Discussion of Lead Agency for Ira Wickes, Inc. project
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board is holding a public hearing on an amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road, continuing a discussion on a clearing/filling/excavating permit for 28 Powder Horn Drive, and considering a request for a public hearing on a revised 14-lot subdivision at 15 Terrace Road. The board will also approve minutes from the June 28 meeting.
- Public hearing: amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road
- Continued discussion: clearing/filling/excavating permit for Basya Holzberg at 28 Powder Horn Drive
- Consideration: request for public hearing on revised 14-lot subdivision by AMS Acquisitions at 15 Terrace Road
- Approval of June 28, 2023 planning board minutes
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued and new public hearings on three variance applications. These involve requests to exceed code limits on building coverage, setbacks, fence height, and impervious surface ratios for properties on Dike Drive, Baker Lane, and Suhl/Forshay Roads. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Shimmy Enterprise, Inc. seeks variances for a cabana and 12-ft fence at 22 Dike Drive (R-50 district)
- Neil Zyskind requests variance for addition at 10 Baker Lane to allow impervious surface ratio of .26 vs .20 max
- Eli Amsterdam and Mona Gaudino seek variances for resubdivision and cabana/pool setbacks at 8 Suhl Lane and 95 Forshay Road (R-35 district)
- Approval of minutes from May 17 and June 21, 2023 meetings
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to adopt Local Law 3 of 2023, which would amend the village zoning law to regulate cabanas. The board will also vote on an agreement with U-Audit Associates for auditing services on revenues, approve abstracts of audited claims, and approve a transfer of funds. Reports from the mayor, clerk/treasurer, and attorney are scheduled, followed by public discussion and an executive session.
- Public hearing and resolution on Local Law 3 of 2023 to revise zoning regulations for cabanas
- Resolution approving agreement with U-Audit Associates for auditing services on revenues
- Resolution approving abstracts of audited claims
- Resolution approving transfer of funds