Wesley Hills public meetings in 2024

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications. Two are for single-family residences (one new, one addition) and one is for a neighborhood gathering facility. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances from the village code.

• 7 Steinway Court: front yard variance (48 ft vs 50 ft required) and impervious surface ratio (.165 vs .15 max)
• 3 Carefree Lane: side yard, building coverage, and impervious surface variances for a new home and pool
• 73 Forshay Road: front yard, side yard, and impervious surface variances for an addition and parking area
• All properties are in R-50 or R-35 zoning districts

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for Adam and Taryn Singer at 3 Carefree Lane, allowing a larger driveway, deck, and pool despite exceeding impervious surface limits, subject to county agency letters. The board also tabled the application for 7 Steinway Court to a January 15, 2025 meeting, requiring a site visit, and approved variances for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak at 73 Forshay Road for a parking lot expansion and ADA ramp.

• Approved Singer variances at 3 Carefree Lane (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled 7 Steinway Court application to Jan 15, 2025 with site visit (unanimous)
• Approved Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak variances at 73 Forshay Road (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law amending vehicle and traffic regulations. The board will also discuss sidewalk engineering, park improvements, and approve a snow removal and highway maintenance agreement with the Town of Ramapo.

• Public hearing and resolution on Local Law 2 of 2024 amending Section 210 (Vehicle & Traffic)
• Discussion: Wilder Road Sidewalks Engineer Selection Committee
• Discussion/Resolution: Greg Sikorsky Children's Park Improvements
• Resolution approving 2025 snow removal, highway maintenance, and storm drain maintenance agreement with Town of Ramapo
• Resolution in support of increased state aid for local governments

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Local Law 2 of 2024 amending Section 210 of the Village Code regarding vehicle and traffic, following a public hearing with no public comments. The board also approved funding for Greg Sikorsky Children's Park improvements, a resolution supporting increased state aid, a snow removal agreement with the Town of Ramapo, and other routine items.

• Approved Local Law 2 of 2024 amending Section 210 (Vehicle & Traffic) (unanimous)
• Approved $56,342 from parkland account for Greg Sikorsky Children's Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting continued and increased state aid for local governments (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 snow removal/highway/storm drain maintenance agreement with Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Approved general fund claims totaling $323,253.66 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds totaling $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 (unanimous)

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications for zoning variances. Two requests seek to allow new single-family homes and inground pools with smaller side yards and higher building coverage than permitted. A third seeks a taller fence than the code allows.

• Variance for 3 Carefree Lane to allow smaller side yards and higher building coverage for a single-family home and pool
• Variance for 73 Forshay Road to allow a larger front yard setback and parking area for a neighborhood gathering facility
• Variance for 2 Ardley Place to allow a 6-foot fence instead of the 4-foot maximum

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a discussion on Route 306 sidewalks, acceptance of easements for two subdivisions, and a transportation project potentially funded by Bridge NY. The board will also consider legal representation, equipment upgrades, a public hearing on traffic law, and cost-sharing agreements. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and fund transfers.

• Discussion: Route 306 Sidewalks
• Resolution accepting easements for One East Lane Subdivision
• Resolution accepting easements for 231 McNamara Road Subdivision
• Resolution authorizing Bridge NY-funded transportation project (100% cost)
• Resolution approving cost sharing with Orange & Rockland Utilities for paving Lois Lane & Auburn Court

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the implementation and funding of the Wesley Chapel Road over Willow Tree Brook Culvert Replacement project, appropriating $1.5 million from the General Surplus Fund. The project is eligible for reimbursement from Bridge NY funds, and the Village will be responsible for all costs, including any that exceed the reimbursement amount. The Board also approved several other resolutions, including accepting easements for two subdivisions, authorizing legal representation in a civil case, and approving a cost-sharing agreement with Orange & Rockland Utilities for paving.

• Approved $1.5M appropriation for Wesley Chapel Road culvert replacement (5-0)
• Certified $15,638.10 in unpaid 2024 village taxes (5-0)
• Accepted shade tree, sight distance, utility & sewer easements for 1 East Lane subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted shade tree, sight distance, utility & sewer easements for 231 McNamara Road subdivision (5-0)
• Authorized Zarin & Steinmetz to represent Village in civil case over Willow Tree Road sidewalks (5-0)
• Approved Clarkstown Fire & Safety proposal for Village Hall sensor upgrades (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Dec. 3 on Vehicle & Traffic code amendment (5-0)
• Approved $66,600 cost-sharing agreement with Orange & Rockland for paving Lois Lane & Auburn Court (5-0)

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application from Cong. Ahavas Yitzchak to expand a neighborhood gathering facility at 73 Forshay Road, seeking relief from front yard, side yard, and impervious surface requirements. The board will also continue a hearing on a variance request from Goldy Rosenfeld for an inground pool at 2 Ardley Place, addressing impervious surface and rear yard setbacks. Minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Public hearing: Cong. Ahavas Yitzchak variance for addition and parking at 73 Forshay Road (front yard 31.9 ft vs 50 ft required, side yard 7 ft vs 25 ft, impervious ratio .58 vs .25)
• Continued hearing: Goldy Rosenfeld variance for inground pool at 2 Ardley Place (impervious ratio .30 vs .25, rear yard 11.5 ft vs 15 ft)
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will consider two requests for time extensions on final plat approvals for subdivisions: one for a four-lot subdivision by Sarelco, LLC at 231 McNamara Road, and another for a three-lot subdivision by Aby East, LLC at 1 East Lane. The board will also approve minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting.

• Extension request for final plat approval, four-lot subdivision, Sarelco, LLC, 231 McNamara Road
• Extension request for final plat approval, three-lot subdivision, Aby East, LLC, 1 East Lane
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024

The Wesley Hills Planning Board unanimously approved two resolutions extending the deadline for filing final plats for subdivisions at 231 McNamara Road (SareLCO, LLC, four lots) and 1 East Lane (Aby East, LLC, three lots) to January 9, 2025. The board also approved the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 24-18: extended final plat filing deadline for 231 McNamara Road (SareLCO, LLC) to Jan 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-19: extended final plat filing deadline for 1 East Lane (Aby East, LLC) to Jan 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and vote on a series of resolutions, including a proposed amendment to the Village Code on vehicles and traffic, a stormwater program contract, and several infrastructure and grant items. The board will also consider intermunicipal agreements and a reimbursement for tire damage.

• Discussion and resolution on amending Village Code Chapter 210 (Vehicles & Traffic)
• Contract with Civil Design Works for the Village Stormwater Program
• Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Ramapo for sidewalk funds
• Application for Justice Court Assistance Program grant (2024-2025)
• Reimbursement to Miriam Katz for tire damage

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on two variance applications: one for a home addition at 6 Windward Lane and one for a taller fence at 2 Ardley Place. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for side yard setbacks at 6 Windward Lane (22 ft vs 25 ft required; total 41.3 ft vs 60 ft required)
• Variance for fence height at 2 Ardley Place (6 ft vs 4 ft max)
• Approval of August 21, 2024 minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a continued application for a home addition at 6 Windward Lane, including a two-car garage, rear addition, front porch, and deck, with a side yard variance. The board also adjourned the application for 2 Ardley Place to October 30, 2024, and approved the August 21, 2024 minutes.

• Approved 6 Windward Lane addition with side yard variance (unanimous)
• Adjourned 2 Ardley Place application to October 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 minutes (2-0, 3 abstentions)

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold four public hearings on land-use applications, including a synagogue proposal at 62 Lime Kiln Road, a wetlands permit at 41 Glenbrook Road, and architectural reviews for properties at 25 Rockwood Lane and 11 Jeremy Court. A fifth hearing will continue discussion on an amended site plan at 11 McNamara Road.

• Synagogue special permit and revised site plan at 62 Lime Kiln Road
• Wetlands permit application at 41 Glenbrook Road
• Architectural plan review at 25 Rockwood Lane
• Architectural plan review at 11 Jeremy Court
• Amended site plan and special permit at 11 McNamara Road

The Planning Board approved architectural plan reviews for new homes at 25 Rockwood Lane and 11 Jeremy Court, and a revised site plan for a synagogue at 62 Lime Kiln Road. A wetlands permit application for 41 Glenbrook Road was adjourned to October 9, 2024, and a continued hearing for 11 McNamara Road was adjourned to December 18, 2024. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved architectural plan review for 25 Rockwood Lane (Resolution 24-15, unanimous)
• Approved architectural plan review for 11 Jeremy Court (Resolution 24-16, unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan and special permit for synagogue at 62 Lime Kiln Road (Resolution 24-17, unanimous)
• Adjourned wetlands permit hearing for 41 Glenbrook Road to October 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned amended site plan hearing for 11 McNamara Road to December 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous, Neal Wasserman abstained)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will discuss amending the Village Code chapter on vehicles and traffic and review the East Willow Tree and McNamara Road intersection. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a contract with Passport Labs, escrow releases for two properties, and routine financial approvals.

• Discussion: Amendment to Village Code Chapter 210-Vehicles & Traffic
• Discussion: East Willow Tree & McNamara Road Intersection
• Resolution Approving Contract with Passport Labs
• Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow - 39 Glenbrook Road
• Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow - 110 Forshay Road

The Board unanimously approved a temporary traffic solution at the East Willow Tree & McNamara Road intersection, including pavement markings and tree trimming. They also approved contracts for electronic parking ticket services and released two escrow funds. Discussions on amending the vehicle code and overnight parking were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved temporary traffic solution at East Willow Tree & McNamara (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Passport Labs for electronic parking tickets (unanimous)
• Released $511.49 escrow refund for 39 Glenbrook Road (unanimous)
• Released $1,000 escrow refund for 110 Forshay Road (unanimous)
• Approved audited claims totaling $93,696.18 (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers of $275,000 (unanimous)

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a new variance application and continue hearings on two others, all seeking relief from zoning rules for residential additions or a fence. The board will also approve minutes from its June 18, 2024 meeting.

• New application: David and Jacqueline Borgen, 6 Windward Lane, side yard variances (22 ft vs 25 ft required; total 41.3 ft vs 60 ft required)
• Continued: Tzvi & Batya Gorelick, 9 Cara Drive, variances for side yard (12.5 ft vs 25 ft), front yard (47.8 ft vs 50 ft), and building coverage (0.11 vs 0.10 max)
• Continued: Goldy Rosenfeld, 2 Ardley Place, fence height variance (6 ft vs 4 ft max)
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the application by Tzvi and Batya Gorelick for variances at 9 Cara Drive, allowing a side yard of 15.4 feet (minimum 25), building coverage of .12 (max .10), and front yard of 47.7 feet (minimum 50), subject to the garage remaining one story. The board also adjourned the public hearing for 6 Windward Lane to September 18, 2024, with a site visit scheduled for September 15, and granted an adjournment for 2 Ardley Place to the same date. Minutes from June 18, 2024 were approved 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved variances for 9 Cara Drive (side yard 15.4 ft, building coverage .12, front yard 47.7 ft) with condition garage stays one story (unanimous)
• Adjourned 6 Windward Lane public hearing to September 18, 2024, with site visit September 15 (unanimous)
• Adjourned 2 Ardley Place public hearing to September 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (3-0, one abstention)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including an amendment to the Village Code regarding vehicles and traffic, and the placement of stop signs at Charlotte Drive and Deerwood Road. The board will also consider resolutions on electronic records, escrow release, budget amendments, and other administrative matters.

• Discussion: Amendment to Village Code Chapter 210-Vehicles & Traffic
• Resolution Approving the Placement of Stop Signs at Charlotte Drive & Deerwood Road
• Resolution Authorizing the Release of Escrow - 1 Cottonwood Lane
• Resolution Approving the End of Year Budget Amendment
• Resolution Establishing Electronic Records

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on an amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road, and to open a new public hearing on a 3-lot subdivision by Jay Court Holdings at 2 Charlotte Drive and 106 East Willow Tree Road. The board will also discuss a synagogue proposal by Anshei Chesed at 62 Lime Kiln Road and consider extension requests for two subdivisions. The meeting includes approval of the June 26, 2024 minutes.

• Continued public hearing: Rockland Tree Expert Co. amended site plan and special permit, 11 McNamara Road
• Public hearing: Jay Court Holdings 3-lot subdivision, 2 Charlotte Drive & 106 East Willow Tree Road
• Discussion: Anshei Chesed revised site plan and special permit for a synagogue, 62 Lime Kiln Road
• Extension request: Aby East, LLC final plat approval for 3-lot subdivision, 1 East Lane
• Extension request: Sarelco, LLC final plat approval for 4-lot subdivision, 231 McNamara Road

The Planning Board approved a preliminary and final plat for a three-to-two lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive and 106 East Willow Tree Road, with conditions. They also extended final plat approval deadlines for two other subdivisions. A public hearing for a site plan amendment was adjourned, and a new hearing was scheduled for a synagogue proposal.

• Approved 3-to-2 lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive & 106 E Willow Tree Rd (unanimous)
• Extended final plat filing deadline to Sept 24, 2024 for 1 East Lane (unanimous)
• Extended final plat filing deadline to Sept 24, 2024 for 231 McNamara Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for Rockland Tree Expert Co. site plan to Sept 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Anshei Chesed synagogue site plan for Sept 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, discuss Local Law 1 of 2024 on faculty housing, and vote on installing stop signs at Lime Kiln Road & Wilder Road. The board will also approve tax refunds for three properties and review audited claims and fund transfers.

• Local Law 1 of 2024 - Faculty Housing (discussion/resolution)
• Install stop signs at Lime Kiln Road & Wilder Road
• Approve tax refunds for 14 Doe Drive, 4 Old Pomona Road, and 9 Cara Drive
• Approve abstracts of audited claims
• Approve transfer of funds

The Board of Trustees approved and enacted Local Law 1 of 2024, amending the zoning law to allow faculty housing at schools, with minor typographical changes. The vote was 4-1, with Trustee Krull dissenting. The board also approved stop signs at Lime Kiln Road and Wilder Road, three tax refunds for duplicate payments, and routine financial resolutions.

• Enacted Local Law 1 of 2024 on faculty housing at schools (4-1)
• Approved stop signs at Lime Kiln Road and Wilder Road (unanimous)
• Approved $389.15 tax refund to Corelogic for 14 Doe Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $317.51 tax refund to Corelogic for 4 Old Pomona Road (unanimous)
• Approved $649.03 tax refund to Corelogic for 9 Cara Drive (unanimous)
• Approved audited claims totaling $96,633.32 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds totaling $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 4 and June 18, 2024 (June 4 with one abstention)

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on an amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road, and to open a new public hearing for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak's revised special permit and site plan for a neighborhood gathering at 73 Forshay Road. The board will also discuss a clearing/filling/excavating permit application at 33 Astor Place, a sketch plat for a two-lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive and 106 East Willow Tree Road, and a proposed zoning law amendment. Minutes from May 29, 2024, will be approved.

• Continued public hearing: Rockland Tree Expert Co. amended site plan and special permit, 11 McNamara Road
• Public hearing: Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak revised special permit and site plan for neighborhood gathering, 73 Forshay Road
• Discussion: Clearing/filling/excavating permit for Nancy Rubin on behalf of Mark Nussen, 33 Astor Place
• Discussion: Sketch plat approval for Jay Court Holdings 2-lot subdivision, 2 Charlotte Drive & 106 East Willow Tree Road
• Discussion: Recommendation to Board of Trustees on proposed Zoning Law Amendment

The Planning Board approved the amended site plan and special permit for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak's neighborhood gathering at 73 Forshay Road, including a 40-space parking lot and handicapped ramp, with conditions. It also approved a clearing/filling permit for 33 Astor Place and a three-to-two lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive and 106/110 East Willow Tree Road. The board recommended adoption of a proposed Faculty Housing Zoning Law to the Board of Trustees. The Rockland Tree Expert Co. application was adjourned to July 24, 2024.

• Approved amended site plan and special permit for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak at 73 Forshay Road (unanimous)
• Approved clearing/filling permit for Mark Nussen at 33 Astor Place (unanimous)
• Approved three-to-two lot subdivision for Jay Court Holdings at 2 Charlotte Drive and 106/110 East Willow Tree Road (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Faculty Housing Zoning Law to Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Adjourned Rockland Tree Expert Co. application to July 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from June 4, 2024, and discuss resolutions for emergency repairs on Willow Tree Road, an indemnification agreement for 2 Ardley Place, legal representation for litigation, and a traffic study contract with Colliers Engineering.

• Emergency repair resolution for Willow Tree Road
• Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreement for 2 Ardley Place
• Resolution to authorize Zarin & Steinmetz for litigation representation
• Contract with Colliers Engineering for traffic study review

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding several residential variance applications. These requests involve deviations from village code regarding side yard minimums, building coverage, parking, fence height, and impervious surface ratios.

• Variance for home addition at 9 Cara Drive regarding side yard and building coverage
• Variance for 25 Glenbrook Road regarding indoor parking space requirements
• Continued hearing for 6-foot fence variance at 2 Ardley Place
• Continued hearing for multiple variances at 7 Ardley Place regarding pool, cabana, and impervious surfaces

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on an amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road, and to discuss several other applications, including a clearing/filling permit, a revised special permit for a congregation, and a subdivision extension. The board will also discuss a proposed zoning law amendment and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Continued public hearing: Rockland Tree Expert Co. (Ira Wickes/Arborists) amended site plan and special permit, 11 McNamara Road
• Discussion: Nancy Rubin for Mark Nussen clearing/filling/excavating permit, 33 Astor Place
• Discussion: Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak revised special permit and site plan for neighborhood gathering, 73 Forshay Road
• Consideration: Aby East, LLC request for time extension for final plat approval, 1 East Lane
• Discussion: Recommendation to Board of Trustees on proposed Zoning Law Amendment

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on five applications seeking variances from village zoning rules, covering front yards, side yards, building coverage, and impervious surface ratios for residential additions, a new home, and swimming pools. The board will also discuss an amendment to a prior resolution and approve minutes.

• Variance for 1 Villa Lane: front yard 37.8 ft (required 50 ft)
• Variance for 6 Terrace Road: front yards 23.1 ft and 24.5 ft (required 50 ft), impervious surface .159 (max .15), building coverage .125 (max .10)
• Variance for 5 Glenbrook Road: front yard 40 ft (required 50 ft), side yard 20 ft (required 25 ft), total side yard 53.6 ft (required 60 ft), building coverage .122 (max .115)
• Variance for 2 Ardley Place: pool impervious surface .30 (max .25), rear yard 11.5 ft (required 15 ft)
• Variance for 7 Ardley Place: front yard impervious .46 (max .20), impervious .36 (max .25), side yards 19.9 ft and 14.8 ft (required 25 ft), cabana rear yard 17 ft (required 50 ft)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve a budget amendment for May 2024, levy taxes, and authorize several financial and engineering resolutions. The meeting includes standard procedural items and reports from village officials.

• Resolution approving May 2024 budget amendment
• Resolution levying taxes
• Resolution approving engineering services contract with Brooker Engineering (Weston & Sampson) for 2024-2025
• Resolution authorizing publication of Notice to Bidders for Holland Lane Drainage Project
• Resolution approving abstracts of audited claims

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight applications for zoning variances that would allow smaller front yards, greater building coverage, and higher impervious-surface ratios than the village code currently permits. All properties are single-family homes in R-35 or R-50 districts.

• Variance for 1 Villa Lane (Villa Lane) to reduce front yard from 50 ft to 37.8 ft
• Variance for 6 Terrace Road (Terrace Road) to reduce front yards to 23.1 ft and 24.5 ft, raise impervious ratio to 0.159, and increase building coverage to 0.125
• Variance for 5 Glenbrook Road (Glenbrook Road) to reduce front yard to 40 ft, side yards to 20 ft and 53.6 ft total, and raise building coverage to 0.122
• Variance for 2 Ardley Place (Ardley Place) to allow pool rear yard of 11.5 ft and impervious ratio of 0.30
• Variance for 53 Grandview Avenue (Grandview Avenue) to add front porch with 43 ft front yard and building coverage of 0.13

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on a proposed local law to allow faculty housing at schools with dormitories, specifically requested by Yeshiva Ohr Reuven. After hearing extensive public comments both for and against, the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to its June 4, 2024 meeting. No final decision was made on the law itself.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on faculty housing zoning law (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing to June 4, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will continue public hearings and discussions on several land-use applications, including an amended site plan for a tree service business, clearing/filling permits, subdivision revisions, and a zoning amendment recommendation. The board will also consider a time extension for a four-lot subdivision approval.

• Amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road
• Clearing/filling/excavating permit for 33 Astor Place
• Revision of final plat for Hurwitz Subdivision at 89 Spook Rock Road
• Proposed zoning law amendment recommendation to Board of Trustees
• Extension request for final plat approval for Sareico LLC’s four-lot subdivision at 231 McNamara Road

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including scheduling public hearings for the 2024-2025 budget and zoning amendments for faculty housing. They will also consider a supplemental consultant agreement, indemnification for a property at 3 Vanessa Drive, and a contract with FYS Computer Consulting. Public input will be heard on speed bumps for Pomona Heights.

• Public hearing scheduled for 2024-2025 tentative budget approval
• Public hearing scheduled for zoning law amendment on faculty housing
• Supplemental consultant agreement with Creighton & Manning
• Contract with FYS Computer Consulting
• Speed bump discussion for Pomona Heights

The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including scheduling a public hearing for the tentative 2024-25 budget, approving a supplemental consultant agreement for the Willow Tree Road sidewalk project, scheduling a public hearing on faculty housing zoning, approving an indemnification agreement for 3 Vanessa Drive, calling for increased AIM funding, renewing a computer consulting contract, and approving claims and fund transfers. A resolution to install stop signs at Skylark Drive and Harriet Lane was discussed but not voted on, pending resident feedback.

• Approved resolution scheduling public hearing for tentative FY 2024-25 budget on April 2 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental consultant agreement with Creighton & Manning for Willow Tree Road sidewalk (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for local law revising zoning for faculty housing on April 16 (unanimous)
• Approved indemnification and hold harmless agreement for 3 Vanessa Drive (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging state to increase AIM funding (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with FYS Computer Consulting for tech support (unanimous)
• Approved general fund claims totaling $148,838.69 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds totaling $150,000 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a continued discussion on a clearing/filling/excavating permit application for 33 Astor Place and a revision of the final plat for the Hurwitz Subdivision at 89 Spook Rock Road. The board will also approve minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting.

• Continued discussion on clearing/filling/excavating permit for 33 Astor Place (Parcel ID#41.06-1-78)
• Continued discussion on revision of final plat for Hurwitz Subdivision at 89 Spook Rock Road (Parcel ID#40.16-1-10.2)
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four applications for zoning variances to allow modifications to single-family residences, including impervious surface ratios, side yards, and building height. The board will also approve minutes from the January 23 meeting and adjourn.

• Variance for 7 Ardley Place: front/side yard impervious surfaces, side/cabana yards
• Variance for 1 Rochelle Lane: building coverage and front yard impervious surface
• Variance for 89 Spook Rock Road: driveway impervious surface ratio
• Variance for 2 Ardley Place: building height, impervious surface ratio, pool rear yard

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several resolutions, including intermunicipal agreements with the Town of Ramapo for snow removal, highway maintenance, storm drain maintenance, and sidewalk plowing. The board will also vote on designating the village as lead agency for an ADA-compliant sidewalk project on Willow Tree Road, appointing election inspectors, releasing escrow funds for 475 Route 306, and approving abstracts of audited claims and a fund transfer. Public discussion is open, followed by an executive session.

• 2024 Agreement for Snow Removal Services, Highway Maintenance and Storm Drain Maintenance with Town of Ramapo
• 2024 Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Ramapo for Sidewalk Plowing Services
• Designating Village as Lead Agency for Willow Tree Road ADA-Compliant Sidewalk System Project
• Release of Escrow Funds for 475 Route 306
• Appointment of Election Inspectors

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will continue public hearings on a wetlands permit for 49 Tranquility Road and an amended site plan for 11 McNamara Road, and open a new hearing for architectural review of a home at 28 Powder Horn Drive. They will also discuss a revised final plat for the Hurwitz Subdivision at 89 Spook Rock Road and approve minutes from January 3.

• Continued hearing: wetlands permit for Yitzchok Wieder, 49 Tranquility Road
• Continued hearing: amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co., 11 McNamara Road
• New hearing: architectural plan review for single-family home by Basya Holzberg, 28 Powder Horn Drive
• Discussion: revision of final plat for Hurwitz Subdivision by Zahav Group, 89 Spook Rock Road
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024

Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two public variance requests at its January 23 meeting. The first concerns a single-family residence at 7 Ardley Place with multiple setback and impervious surface violations. The second involves non-building site improvements at 191 Grandview Avenue with an impervious surface ratio exceeding the limit.

• Variance request for 7 Ardley Place: front yard impervious ratio .46 (max .20), side yards 19.9 ft (min 25 ft), cabana side yard 14.8 ft (min 25 ft), rear yard 17 ft (min 50 ft)
• Variance request for 191 Grandview Avenue: impervious surface ratio .23 (max .20)
• Public hearings for both applications

Planning Board

The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands permit application for property at 49 Tranquility Road, and discuss two subdivision-related items: a revision of the Hurwitz Subdivision final plat at 89 Spook Rock Road and a time extension request for a four-lot subdivision at 231 McNamara Road. The board will also approve minutes from the November 29, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing: wetlands permit for Yitzchok Wieder, 49 Tranquility Road
• Discussion: Zahav Group's revision of Hurwitz Subdivision final plat, 89 Spook Rock Road
• Discussion: Sarelco, LLC's request for time extension for final plat approval, 231 McNamara Road
• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023

Board of Trustees

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will decide on resolutions for surveying services and a funding commitment for the Wilder Road Sidewalk Project. Additional votes include drainage work at 6 Pearl Drive, treatment of the Village Pond, and release of escrow funds for 526 Route 306. The board will also discuss a state faculty housing law.

• Resolution approving surveying services for Wilder Road Sidewalk Project
• Resolution authorizing village funding commitment to Wilder Road Sidewalk Project
• Resolution approving drainage work at 6 Pearl Drive
• Resolution approving treatment of Village Pond
• Resolution authorizing release of escrow funds for 526 Route 306