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Wesley Hills public meetings in 2024

34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

ZBA hears three variance requests for homes and a gathering facility

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves Singer variances, tables Steinway Court application

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.

Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Village board to vote on traffic law, snow removal contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills approves Local Law 2 of 2024 on vehicle and traffic

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Trustee Krull. Upon vote
3 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Krull. Upon vote
4 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning board to hear three variance requests for new homes and fences

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.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves 6-foot fence variance for 2 Ardley Place

The Board granted a variance to allow a 6-foot fence at 2 Ardley Place, subject to county approval. Two other variance applications for residential and religious properties were adjourned to December 18, 2024.

Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Wesley Hills board to discuss Route 306 sidewalks, approve easements and funding

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.5M culvert replacement project, funded by Bridge NY

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Cherns. Upon vote
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Oct 30, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

ZBA to hear variance requests for gathering facility and pool

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.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board adjourns hearings for 2 Ardley Place and 73 Forshay Road

The Board approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Two public hearing applications were adjourned to November 20, 2024, pending further documentation and applicant appearance.

Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider two subdivision extension requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board extends two subdivision final plat approvals to Jan 9, 2025

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.

Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Wesley Hills board to vote on traffic code, stormwater contract, and sidewalk projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sidewalk funding and infrastructure projects

The Board of Trustees approved an intermunicipal agreement for $1M in sidewalk funding for Route 306 and appropriated $238,808 for the Wilder Road sidewalk project. Trustees also authorized a $30,000 grant application for the Justice Court and approved the 2024 Rockland County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the Board approved a $343.88 reimbursement for tire damage caused by a pothole in the Village Hall parking lot.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Schwartz. Upon vote
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

ZBA to hear two variance requests for home additions and fence

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves Windward Lane home addition with variance

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.

Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning board to hold hearings on synagogue, wetlands, and site plan changes

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills Planning Board approves three architectural plans, one site plan

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.

Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss traffic code amendment and intersection safety

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves temporary traffic fix at East Willow Tree & McNamara

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.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to enter Executive Session to discuss possible litigation, seconded by Trustee Cherns. Upon vote
4 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Mause. Upon vote
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

ZBA hears variance requests for three residential properties

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves 9 Cara Drive variances with one-story garage condition

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.

Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to discuss vehicle code amendment and approve stop signs

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills Board supports speed limit reduction on NY State Route 202

The Board approved several financial resolutions, including a budget amendment and $120,867.13 in claims. They authorized a 4-way stop at Charlotte Drive and Deerwood Road and formally requested a speed limit reduction on Route 202 from the NYS DOT.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation, seconded by Trustee Schwartz. Upon vote
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Jul 24, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold hearings on tree service site plan and 3-lot subdivision

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 3-to-2 lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive

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.

Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on faculty housing law and stop sign installation

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.

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✓ Decided: Board enacts Local Law 1 of 2024 allowing faculty housing at schools

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.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the minutes of June 4, 2024, seconded by Trustee Mause. Upon vote
3 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Mause yea
motion to approve the following resolution, seconded by Trustee Mause: RESOLVED, that the proposed “Local Law Amending the Code of the Village of Wesley Hills to Revise the Zoning Law in Relation to…
4 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Krull. Upon vote:
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Jun 26, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on two site plan and special permit applications

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves amended site plan for 73 Forshay Road gathering

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.

Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to authorize emergency repairs and legal agreements

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves emergency repair for Willow Tree Road collapse

The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees unanimously approved an emergency repair contract for a partial roadway collapse on Willow Tree Road. The board also authorized legal representation for a pending lawsuit, approved an indemnification agreement for a property at 2 Ardley Place, and hired an engineering firm to review a traffic study. Additionally, the board agreed on a specific location for a new streetlight requested by Auburn Court residents.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Mause. Upon vote:
5 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning Board reviews residential variances for Cara Drive, Glenbrook Road, and Ardley Place

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.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board denies cabana variances for 7 Ardley Place

The Board granted minor variances for a driveway and trellis at 7 Ardley Place but denied variances for a cabana's side yard, rear yard, and building coverage. Three other variance applications were adjourned to the July 17, 2024 meeting.

Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Wesley Hills Board of Trustees meets June 4 to discuss zoning and drainage

The Board of Trustees will hold a continued public hearing regarding zoning law revisions for faculty housing at schools. The meeting also includes discussions on drainage easements and resolutions for various village contracts and fund transfers.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves emergency drainage repairs and temporary speed bumps

The Board of Trustees approved an emergency contract for drainage repairs on Holland Lane and authorized the installation of three temporary speed bumps on Willow Tree Road. Trustees also approved a $30,820 refund for AMS Acquisitions and authorized engineering services with Civil Design Works. A public hearing regarding faculty housing zoning was closed, with final action scheduled for July 2, 2024.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Schwartz. Upon vote:
3 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed May 29, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to continue hearing on amended site plan for tree service at 11 McNamara Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves third-party traffic review for 11 McNamara Road application

The Planning Board authorized hiring Colliers Engineering & Design to review a traffic study for the 11 McNamara Road site plan, with costs paid by the applicant. The board also extended the final plat approval deadline for the 1 East Lane subdivision to June 26, 2024. Applications for 33 Astor Place and 73 Forshay Road were adjourned to the next meeting.

Wed May 15, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

ZBA to hear five variance requests for homes and pools

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves three variances for home additions and rebuilds in Wesley Hills

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved variance applications for three properties: 1 Villa Lane, 6 Terrace Road, and 5 Glenbrook Road. The board also granted partial variances for 2 Ardley Place but adjourned the fence height request to a future meeting. Applications for 7 Ardley Place and an amendment for 49 Tranquility Road were also addressed, with the latter approved.

Tue May 7, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on budget amendment and tax levy for May 2024

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.

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✓ Decided: Village of Wesley Hills levies taxes for 2024-2025 fiscal year

The Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 tax levy and a budget amendment. The board also authorized an engineering services contract and the bidding process for a drainage project on Holland Lane.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Cherns. Upon vote:
6 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Krull yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning board to hear 8 requests for front-yard and coverage variances

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves variances for driveways and porches; tabled four other applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance applications for properties at 89 Spook Rock Road, 53 Grandview Avenue, and 49 Tranquility Road. The board unanimously tabled four other applications to the May 15, 2024 meeting, including requests for home additions and new constructions, pending site visits and further information.

Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to hold hearing on school faculty housing zoning

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed local law. This law would amend the Village of Wesley Hills Code to revise zoning laws concerning faculty housing at schools.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing on faculty housing law continued to June 4

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Mause. Upon vote:
6 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Krull yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Wesley Hills Board of Trustees to hold budget hearing and multiple appointments

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the tentative budget and consider a resolution to adopt the 2024/2025 Village Budget. The meeting also includes numerous appointments for village officials and board members. Additionally, the Board will consider a stormwater education agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts $4.2M budget with no tax increase and approves new stop signs

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2024-2025 Village budget of $4,238,375, noting no increase in Village taxes. The Board also approved resolutions to install a stop sign at Skylark Drive and Harriet Lane and to place temporary speed bumps on Pomona Road and Cains Road. Several appointments were made for the Deputy Mayor, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, Associate Justice, and members of the Planning and Zoning Boards.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Krull. Upon vote:
6 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Cherns yea · Mause yea · Krull yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Mar 27, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide on tree service site plan and subdivision extensions

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills Planning Board approves Hurwitz subdivision plan revision and extends 231 McNamara Road approval

The Planning Board approved Resolution 24-4, revising the Hurwitz subdivision final plat to delete Note 32 and accept existing plantings on Lot 2 as satisfying the Planting and Erosion Control Plan. It also approved Resolution 24-5, extending conditional final plat approval for the 231 McNamara Road four-lot subdivision until June 25, 2024. Two public hearings and a zoning amendment discussion were adjourned to May 29, 2024 at the applicants' request or pending a Village Board public hearing. The February 28, 2024 minutes were approved.

Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning Board reviews several residential variance applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding multiple requests for residential variances. These applications involve deviations from rules regarding building height, yard setbacks, and impervious surface ratios at various properties.

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✓ Decided: ZBA grants height variance for 2 Ardley Place; adjourns four other hearings

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a building height variance for 2 Ardley Place to allow a Certificate of Occupancy, citing a high water table as the cause. The Board adjourned hearings for 7 Ardley Place, 89 Spook Rock Road, 53 Grandview Avenue, and 49 Tranquility Road to April 17, 2024. A discussion on Faculty Housing Law was also postponed, with a request for more time to comment.

Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to hold public hearings on budget, zoning changes, and AIM funding increase

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills schedules budget hearing, approves contracts and stop signs

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.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Cherns. Upon vote
3 yea
Katz yea · Schwartz yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Feb 28, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to continue review of excavation permit and subdivision revision

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills Planning Board denies Astor Place clearing permit, tables both applications to March 27

The Planning Board denied a motion to approve Nancy Rubin's clearing/filling/excavating permit for 33 Astor Place on the condition that outstanding items be completed, voting 5-0 against, and adjourned that discussion to March 27, 2024. On the Zahav Group's Hurwitz Subdivision final plat revision, the board initially voted 3-2 to give the owner of 87 Spook Rock Road a landscaping credit up to $7,500 from the project escrow, then unanimously retracted that motion and adjourned the item to March 27, 2024. The board approved the January 28, 2024 minutes 5-0, with two abstentions. Chairwoman Vera Brown announced she and Deputy Village Attorney Frank Brown are retiring at the end of March, and Lon Lieberman will become Chairman.

Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning board to hear four variance requests for single-family homes

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.

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✓ Decided: Wesley Hills Zoning Board approves variances for 1 Rochelle Lane

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved building coverage and impervious surface variances for 1 Rochelle Lane after the applicant agreed to remove a pool and patio from the project. The board adjourned public hearings for 7 Ardley Place, 89 Spook Rock Road, and 2 Ardley Place until the March 20, 2024, meeting. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024, meeting.

Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to approve snow removal, sidewalk plowing agreements with Ramapo

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.

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✓ Decided: Village approves emergency culvert restoration and intermunicipal road agreements

The Board approved emergency restoration of the Timber Trail culvert and signed 2024 agreements with the Town of Ramapo for snow removal and highway maintenance. The Board also referred a proposed zoning law amendment regarding faculty housing at schools to the Planning Board and other agencies for review.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel, seconded by Trustee McPherson. Upon vote
4 yea
Katz yea · McPherson yea · Schwartz yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea
Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold hearings on wetlands permit, site plan, and home design

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves wetlands permit and architectural plans

The Planning Board granted a wetlands permit for a home addition at 49 Tranquility Road and approved architectural plans for a new home at 28 Powder Horn Drive. Two other applications regarding a site plan and a subdivision revision were adjourned to future meetings.

Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 19:30

Zoning Board Of Appeals

Zoning board to decide on two variance requests for Ardley Place and Grandview Avenue properties

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves impervious surface variance for 191 Grandview Avenue

The Board adjourned a hearing for 7 Ardley Place to February 21, 2024, due to map discrepancies. The Board approved an amended application for 191 Grandview Avenue regarding impervious surface ratios.

Wed Jan 3, 2024 · 19:30

Planning Board

Wetlands permit public hearing for 49 Tranquility Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board extends Sarelco subdivision approval to March 27, 2024

The Wesley Hills Planning Board unanimously approved Resolution 24-1, extending the conditional final plat approval for the Sarelco LLC four-lot subdivision at 231 McNamara Road until March 27, 2024. The board also adjourned a wetlands permit public hearing for 49 Tranquility Road to January 24, 2024, and scheduled a site visit for the Hurwitz subdivision revision. Minutes from November 29, 2023, were approved.

Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on Wilder Road sidewalk surveying and funding commitments

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Wilder Road sidewalk survey and funding commitment

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved resolutions to accept a surveying proposal from Weston & Sampson for the Wilder Road Sidewalk Project and to authorize a 25% funding match for the project's grant application. They also approved contracts for drainage work at 6 Pearl Drive, pond treatment, escrow release, claims, and fund transfers. No substantive decisions were made on the faculty housing law, which remains under discussion.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Schwartz. Upon vote
5 yea
Katz yea · McPherson yea · Cherns yea · Schwartz yea · Camille Guido-Downey yea