Wesley Hills public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on five applications seeking variances from the village code, covering residential additions, a pool and cabana, and an arborist facility. The board will also discuss a resolution on the Jay Court subdivision and a proposed zoning amendment regarding sidewalks. The meeting includes approval of minutes and an executive session on litigation.
- Sam Yurowitz: variances for 21 Glenbrook Rd (building coverage .135 vs .10, driveway width 25 ft vs 12 ft, gradient 4.23% vs 3%)
- Alan and Debra Rosenstock Legacy Trust: variances for 3 Laura Ln (building coverage .138 vs .1256, side yard 53.8 ft vs 60 ft)
- IJJ, LLC-John Wickes: variance for 11 McNamara Rd (impervious surface ratio .46 vs .25 for arborist facility)
- Nancy Rubin for Abraham Spira: variances for 4 Charlotte Dr (building coverage .1228 vs .10, pool rear yard 7 ft vs 15 ft)
- Ahuva Katz Cherns: interpretation/variance for cabana at 38 Willow Tree Rd (2,337 sq ft vs 900 sq ft) — to be adjourned
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance applications: one for a single-family residence at 21 Glenbrook Road (reducing the requested variances to front yard impervious surface ratio and driveway gradient, with conditions) and one for an arborist facility at 11 McNamara Road (reducing the impervious surface ratio variance to .44). The board also vacated previously granted variances for a Jay Court subdivision after the applicant abandoned the project, and adjourned two other applications to future dates.
- Approved amended variances for 21 Glenbrook Road (front yard impervious surface ratio .26, driveway gradient 4.23%) with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved amended impervious surface variance (.44) for arborist facility at 11 McNamara Road, subject to Planning Board approval (unanimous)
- Vacated September 17, 2025 variances for Jay Court subdivision (106/108 East Willow Tree Road, 2 Charlotte Drive) as abandoned
- Adjourned application for 4 Charlotte Drive (pool/cabana variances) to January 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Adjourned application for 38 Willow Tree Road (cabana size interpretation/variance) to April 22, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved November 12, 2025 minutes with a correction (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing and discussions on several applications, including site plans, special permits, and a clearing/filling/excavating permit. They will also discuss a proposed zoning law amendment regarding sidewalks and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Continued public hearing: Mark Friedman site plan and special permit, 12A Martha Road (Parcel ID# 41.14-1-62)
- Discussion: Tzvi Lefkowitz clearing/filling/excavating permit, 34 Willow Tree Road (Parcel ID# 41.07-2-31)
- Discussion: Mendel Kirsh site plan and special permit, 1 Pearl Drive (Parcel ID# 41.14-1-38)
- Discussion of proposed zoning law amendment regarding sidewalks
- Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025
The Planning Board closed the public hearing and unanimously approved a negative declaration under SEQRA for Mark and Devorah Friedman's application for a special permit and site plan at 12A Martha Road, which includes a pool, pool house, and tennis court. The board also discussed but took no action on a clearing/filling/excavating permit for 34 Willow Tree Road and a home business special permit for 1 Pearl Drive, and discussed a proposed zoning amendment regarding sidewalks. Minutes from November 25, 2025, were approved.
- Closed public hearing for Friedman site plan and special permit (unanimous)
- Approved negative declaration for Friedman application (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions, including a snow removal and highway maintenance agreement with the Town of Ramapo, installation of stop signs on Glenbrook Road, and a referral to the Planning Board for a zoning amendment regarding sidewalks. The board will also approve fund abstracts and transfers, and hear reports from the mayor, clerk/treasurer, and attorney.
- Resolution approving 2026 snow removal, highway maintenance, and storm drain maintenance agreement with Town of Ramapo
- Resolution approving installation of stop signs on Glenbrook Road
- Resolution referring proposed zoning law amendment regarding sidewalks to Planning Board
- Resolution approving abstract of funds
- Resolution approving transfer of funds
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2026 agreement with the Town of Ramapo for snow removal, highway maintenance, and storm drain maintenance. The board also approved the installation of stop signs on Glenbrook Road, referred a zoning amendment regarding sidewalks for review, and approved fund claims and transfers. All resolutions passed unanimously with four members present; Trustee Joseph Mause was absent.
- Approved 2026 snow removal/highway/storm drain agreement with Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
- Approved request for stop signs on Glenbrook Road at Moccasin Place (unanimous)
- Referred proposed sidewalk zoning amendment to Planning Board and other agencies (unanimous)
- Approved general fund claims totaling $168,927.80 (unanimous)
- Approved fund transfers totaling $175,000 (unanimous)
- Designated Village as lead agency for Wilder Road sidewalk project SEQRA review (unanimous)
- Approved SEQRA Negative Declaration for Wilder Road sidewalk project (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Jay Court Holdings LLC to reinstate a previously approved preliminary and final plat for a three-lot merger into a two-lot subdivision. The original approval was granted on July 24, 2024. The board will also consider minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing on reinstatement of subdivision approval for Jay Court Holdings LLC
- Properties involved: 2 Charlotte Drive, 106 East Willow Tree Road (two parcels), Wesley Hills
- Parcel IDs: 44.08-1-44.1, 41.08-1-34, 41.08-1-44.2
- R-35 Zoning District
- Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on four applications seeking variances from village zoning rules. Each request involves residential construction, such as additions, pools, and driveways, that would exceed current limits on building coverage, yard sizes, or impervious surfaces. The board will also approve minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting.
- 3 Laura Lane: variance for building coverage .138 vs .1256 max, side yard 53.8 ft vs 60 ft required
- 4 Charlotte Drive: variances for building coverage .1228 vs .10 max, impervious surface .29 vs .25, cabana side yard 22 ft vs 25 ft, pool rear yard 7 ft vs 15 ft
- 21 Glenbrook Road: variances for building coverage .135 vs .10, driveway width 25 ft vs 12 ft, driveway gradient 4.23% vs 3%
- 5 Maurice Lane: variances for impervious surface .273 vs .20, building coverage .111 vs .106, cabana rear yard 23.5 ft vs 50 ft, wall side yard 1.5 ft vs 7.9 ft
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance application for a single-family residence, pool, and cabana at 5 Maurice Lane, with conditions including screening and compliance with county review. The board also approved a side yard variance for an addition at 3 Laura Lane, while tabling the building coverage decision for that property. Two other applications were adjourned to the December 29, 2025 meeting.
- Approved variances for 5 Maurice Lane (pool, cabana, impervious surface, side yard) with conditions (4-1, 1 abstention)
- Approved side yard variance for 3 Laura Lane addition (unanimous)
- Adjourned building coverage decision for 3 Laura Lane to Dec 29, 2025
- Adjourned application for 4 Charlotte Drive to Dec 29, 2025
- Adjourned application for 21 Glenbrook Road to Dec 29, 2025
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss resolutions covering unpaid taxes, election notices, grant applications, and infrastructure agreements. The agenda also includes building permit refunds, board appointments, drainage work, and financial approvals.
- Resolution Certifying Amount of Unpaid Taxes
- Intermunicipal Contract with the County of Rockland for Sidewalk Funding
- Refund for a Canceled Building Permit at 1 Oren Court
- Cost Sharing Agreement with Orange & Rockland Utilities for paving Grand Park Drive, Fieldcrest Drive, and Suhl Lane
- Proposal from Belleville Landscaping Inc for Drainage Work on Wesley Chapel Road
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a cost-sharing agreement with Orange & Rockland Utilities for paving Grand Park Drive, Fieldcrest Drive, and Suhl Lane, with the utility contributing $125,450. The board also certified $15,712.66 in unpaid taxes, authorized a grant application for the Justice Court, and approved a $590 refund for a canceled building permit at 1 Oren Court. All votes were unanimous with all five members present.
- Approved cost-sharing agreement with Orange & Rockland for paving Grand Park Drive, Fieldcrest Drive, Suhl Lane ($125,450 contribution) (unanimous)
- Certified $15,712.66 in unpaid 2025 taxes, exclusive of interest (unanimous)
- Authorized Justice Court to apply for JCAP grant up to $30,000 (unanimous)
- Approved intermunicipal sidewalk funding agreement with Rockland County (unanimous)
- Approved $590 refund to SunRun for canceled building permit at 1 Oren Court (unanimous)
- Approved Ethan Halpert as 2nd Alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
- Approved Belleville Landscaping proposal for drainage work on Wesley Chapel Road (unanimous)
- Approved $262,159.79 in general fund claims and $275,000 in fund transfers (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven variance applications, mostly for residential additions, pools, and accessory structures that exceed code limits on building coverage, yard setbacks, and impervious surfaces. One application, for a 2,337-square-foot cabana, is scheduled to be adjourned. The board will also approve minutes from its September 17 meeting.
- 3 Laura Lane: variance for building coverage .138 (max .1256) and total side yard 53.8 ft (min 60 ft)
- 4 Charlotte Drive: variance for building coverage .1228 (max .10), impervious surface ratio .29 (max .25), and pool rear yard 7 ft (min 15 ft)
- 21 Glenbrook Road: variance for building coverage .135 (max .10), driveway width 25 ft (max 12 ft), and driveway gradient 4.23% (max 3%)
- 11 McNamara Road: variance for arborist facility impervious surface ratio .46 (max .25)
- 38 Willow Tree Road: interpretation and variance for cabana 2,337 sq ft (max 900 sq ft) — to be adjourned
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a resolution approving a stipulation of settlement between the village and Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey. The agenda includes an executive session and the settlement resolution as the only substantive item.
- Resolution approving stipulation of settlement with Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolution No. 94-25, a stipulation of settlement between the Village of Wesley Hills and Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey. The settlement resolves litigation over Mesivta's use of a property at 8 Lois Lane as a dormitory, with Mesivta agreeing to cease that use and seek a new property. The Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement once Mesivta signs it.
- Approved settlement with Mesivta Lubavitch of Monsey over dormitory use at 8 Lois Lane (3-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation, no action taken (3-0)
- Entered second executive session to discuss litigation, no action taken (3-0)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions, including installing stop signs in the Pomona Heights neighborhood and at Willow Tree Road & Grandview Ave, appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and releasing road opening escrows for 110 Forshay Road and 14 Holland Lane. They will also accept a Justice Court audit and approve abstracts and transfers of funds. The meeting includes public discussion and an executive session.
- Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Member and two alternates
- Resolution approving stop signs in Pomona Heights neighborhood
- Resolution approving stop sign at Willow Tree Road & Grandview Ave
- Resolution releasing road opening escrow for 110 Forshay Road
- Resolution releasing road opening escrow for 14 Holland Lane
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved installing stop signs at three Pomona Heights intersections and replacing a yield sign with a stop sign at Willow Tree Road & Grandview Ave, per the Village Engineer's September 22, 2025 plan. The board also appointed Barry Rozenberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Anita Hajioff as 1st Alternate, tabled the 2nd Alternate appointment, and approved two road opening escrow releases ($1,000 and $5,000). All votes were unanimous (3-0) with Trustee Mause absent.
- Approved stop signs at Pomona/Serven, Buena Vista/Serven, and Cains/Old Pomona intersections (3-0)
- Approved stop sign replacing yield sign at Willow Tree Rd & Grandview Ave (3-0)
- Appointed Barry Rozenberg to ZBA for term expiring April 2029 (3-0)
- Appointed Anita Hajioff as 1st ZBA Alternate (3-0)
- Tabled 2nd ZBA Alternate appointment until candidate selected (3-0)
- Approved $1,000 escrow release to Shimmy Enterprise for 110 Forshay Rd (3-0)
- Approved $5,000 escrow release to Melaney Dr Corp for 14 Holland Lane (3-0)
- Approved $146,005.62 in claims and $155,000 in fund transfers (3-0)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will conduct public hearings on four development applications, including architectural plan reviews and wetlands permits for properties on Rockwood Lane, Spook Rock Road, Wilder Road, and Marcus Drive. Additionally, the board will discuss a site plan and special permit application for a property on Martha Road.
- Public hearing on architectural plan review for 24 Rockwood Lane (Eli Glassman)
- Public hearing on architectural plan review for 37 Rockwood Lane (Moshe Teigman)
- Public hearing on wetlands permit for 26 Spook Rock Road (Cool Pool for Rajiv Diwan)
- Public hearing on wetlands permit for 39 Wilder Road (Stanley Mayerfeld)
- Discussion on wetlands permit for 12 Marcus Drive (Nancy Rubin)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five applications for zoning variances to allow new single-family homes, pools, a cabana, a pickleball court, and an arborist facility. The board will also continue a hearing on a front-porch variance and consider a two-lot subdivision appeal.
- Variance for 5 Maurice Lane: pool, cabana, and house with impervious surface and setback relief
- Variance for 37 Rockwood Lane: residence, pool, and pickleball court with setback and coverage relief
- Variance for 11 McNamara Road: arborist facility with impervious surface relief
- Variance for 20 Powder Horn Drive: front porch setback relief
- Appeal or variance for 106 East Willow Tree Road/2 Charlotte Drive: two-lot subdivision with reduced lot frontage
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will consider resolutions including completing the environmental review for the Wilder Road sidewalk project, approving a contract with the International Code Council, and accepting resignations and making appointments for village positions. The board will also discuss parking on Glenbrook Road and handle routine approvals of minutes, claims, and fund transfers.
- Resolution to complete SEQRA for Wilder Road Sidewalk Project
- Resolution approving proposal from International Code Council for upgraded agenda and minutes program
- Resignation of Ben Selig as Village Attorney; appointment of Howard Richman as Village Attorney
- Resignation of Howard Richman as Associate Justice; appointment of Alan Straus as Associate Justice
- Appointment of Stephanie Caputo as Secretary to Planning and Zoning Boards
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including accepting the resignation of Village Attorney Ben Selig and Associate Justice Howard Richman, effective October 1, 2025. The board then appointed Howard Richman as Village Attorney and Alan Straus as Associate Justice, both for terms extending to April 2026. Additionally, the board authorized the SEQRA process for the Wilder Road Sidewalk Project and approved various administrative items.
- Approved minutes of August 5 and August 19, 2025 (unanimous, Katz abstained on Aug 5)
- Authorized SEQRA lead agency for Wilder Road Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
- Approved International Code Council agenda/minutes program upgrade (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Village Attorney Ben Selig effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Associate Justice Howard Richman effective Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Howard Richman as Village Attorney until April 2026 (unanimous)
- Appointed Alan Straus as Associate Justice until April 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved $133,466 in claims and $150,000 fund transfer (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an architectural plan review for a property at 1 Rochelle Lane. Two additional wetlands permit applications will also be discussed for properties on Spook Rock Road and Wilder Road.
- Public hearing on Willow Tree Management’s architectural plan review for 1 Rochelle Lane
- Discussion on Cool Pool for Rajiv Diwan’s wetlands permit for 26 Spook Rock Road
- Discussion on Stanley Mayerfeld’s wetlands permit for 39 Wilder Road
The Wesley Hills Planning Board approved the architectural plan for a new single-family residence at 1 Rochelle Lane, submitted by Willow Tree Management, with conditions. The board also discussed two wetlands permit applications, adjourning both to the September 25, 2025 meeting. Minutes from July 23, 2025 were approved.
- Approved architectural plan for 1 Rochelle Lane (Resolution 25-13) (unanimous)
- Adjourned Cool Pool wetlands permit application for 26 Spook Rock Road to Sept 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned Stanley Mayerfeld wetlands permit application for 39 Wilder Road to Sept 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a front porch setback, a two-lot subdivision, an arborist facility's impervious surface ratio, and a cabana size. They will also discuss a procedural suggestion and approve prior minutes.
- Variance for front porch at 20 Powder Horn Drive (46 ft setback vs. required 50 ft)
- Appeal/variance for two-lot subdivision at 106 East Willow Tree Road/2 Charlotte Drive (35 ft frontage vs. required 100 ft)
- Variance for arborist facility at 11 McNamara Road (impervious ratio .46 vs. max .25)
- Continued hearing for cabana at 38 Willow Tree Road (2,337 sq ft vs. max 900 sq ft)
- Discussion on adding Statement of Compliance regarding GML reviews to application packet
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 13, 2025, and took no final decisions on any applications. All four public hearings were adjourned: two to September 17, 2025 (20 Powder Horn Drive and 11 McNamara Road), one to September 17, 2025 with a site visit (2 Charlotte Drive/106 & 110 East Willow Tree Road), and one to October 29, 2025 (38 Willow Tree Road) due to pending litigation. The board also approved adding a General Municipal Law (GML) compliance statement to all ZBA applications and approved the June 18, 2025 minutes.
- Adjourned 20 Powder Horn Drive variance to Sept 17, 2025, with site visit Sept 14 (unanimous)
- Adjourned 11 McNamara Road variance to Sept 17, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned 2 Charlotte Drive/106 & 110 East Willow Tree Road appeal to Sept 17, 2025, with site visit Sept 14 (unanimous)
- Adjourned 38 Willow Tree Road cabana interpretation to Oct 29, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved adding GML compliance statement to all ZBA applications (unanimous)
- Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing attorneys to represent the village in an Article 78 legal matter, reducing a letter of credit for AMS Acquisitions, approving a standard work day for retirement system purposes, and approving claims and fund transfers. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from village officials.
- Resolution authorizing Zarin & Steinmetz to represent the village in an Article 78 case
- Resolution authorizing Assistant Village Attorney Doris Ulman to represent the village in an Article 78 case
- Resolution to reduce letter of credit for AMS Acquisitions
- Resolution approving standard work day for village employees for NYS retirement system
- Resolution approving abstracts of audited claims and transfer of funds
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications by Kamran Amona for architectural plan review, affecting properties on Rockwood Lane and Jeremy Court. The board will also approve minutes from its May 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing: architectural plan review, 31 Rockwood Lane (Parcel ID #32.19-2-4.9)
- Public hearing: architectural plan review, 18 Rockwood Lane (Parcel ID #32.19-2-4.12)
- Public hearing: architectural plan review, 17 Jeremy Court (Parcel ID #32.19-2-4.4)
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2025
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two zoning relief requests: a two-lot subdivision that would reduce frontage on East Willow Tree Road and Charlotte Drive, and a request to allow a 2,337 sq ft cabana in an R-50 district where 900 sq ft is the maximum. The board will also vote on moving the August 2025 meeting to August 13.
- Appeal/variance for 2-lot subdivision at 106 East Willow Tree Road / 2 Charlotte Drive (R-35 district)
- Variance for 2,337 sq ft cabana at 38 Willow Tree Road (R-50 district)
- Resolution to change August 2025 meeting date from August 20 to August 13
The Zoning Board of Appeals rescheduled a public hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive/106 & 110 East Willow Tree Road to August 13, 2025, after a neighboring property owner said the notice was received less than 10 days prior. The board also adjourned a continued hearing for a cabana variance at 38 Willow Tree Road due to a court order, and approved a resolution moving the next meeting to August 13, 2025. Minutes from May 21, 2025 were approved.
- Rescheduled public hearing for 2 Charlotte Drive/106 & 110 East Willow Tree Road to August 13, 2025
- Adjourned continued hearing for cabana variance at 38 Willow Tree Road to August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution changing next ZBA meeting to August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss sidewalk funding and consider resolutions on stormwater concerns, escrow release, and fund transfers. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports, with no major zoning or budget decisions listed.
- Discussion: Sidewalk Funding
- Resolution Supporting Rockland County Stormwater Consortium Concerns with NYS Nutrient Runoff Law
- Resolution Authorizing Release of Escrow Funds - Congregation Sha'ar Hashamayim
- Resolution Approving Abstracts of Audited Claims
- Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved several resolutions, including authorizing the Village Engineer to begin surveying for sidewalk construction on Grandview Avenue and Lime Kiln Road, funded by a $1.37 million county grant. They also approved a resolution supporting the Rockland County Stormwater Consortium's concerns about the Nutrient Runoff Law, released escrow funds to Congregation Sha'ar Hashamayim, and approved the July 2025 budget amendment. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
- Directed Village Engineer to start sidewalk design on Grandview Ave and Lime Kiln Rd (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting Rockland County Stormwater Consortium nutrient runoff concerns (unanimous)
- Released $4,792.30 escrow to Congregation Sha'ar Hashamayim (unanimous)
- Approved abstract of funds totaling $98,084.68 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of funds totaling $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved July 2025 budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved refunds for double tax payments to Kupferstein, Rosenfeld, Moskowitz (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for an interpretation and possible variance to allow a cabana larger than the 900 sq ft maximum, and will continue hearings on two other variance requests for residential properties. The board will also approve minutes from its April 24 meeting.
- Public hearing: Ahuva Katz Cherns seeks variance for 2,337 sq ft cabana at 38 Willow Tree Road (max 900 sq ft)
- Continued hearing: Four Grand Park LLC seeks variances for impervious surface ratios and driveway gradient at 4 Grand Park Drive
- Continued hearing: Jacob Fried seeks variances for front yard setback and impervious surface ratios at 91 Spook Rock Road
- Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including awarding a bid for Greg Sikorsky Park improvements, creating a Secretary for Planning & Zoning Board position, and applying for a grant to replace playground equipment. The board will also discuss designating the village as a Greenway Community and approving standard work days for retirement system purposes. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and fund transfers.
- Resolution Award of Bid - Greg Sikorsky Park Improvements
- Resolution Authorizing the Creation of Secretary for Planning & Zoning Board Position
- Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant for the Replacement of Playground Equipment and Related Amenities in Greg Sikorsky Children’s Park
- Resolution Requesting Designation of the Village of Wesley Hills as a Greenway Community
- Resolution Approving Standard Work Day for Village Employees for the New York State and Local Retirement System
The Board unanimously awarded the Greg Sikorsky Park improvements bid to Belleville Landscaping Inc., covering trail expansion, park repairs, and bridge replacement. It also approved creating a part-time Secretary for Planning & Zoning Boards position at $35/hour, authorized a grant application for playground equipment, and approved several administrative resolutions. Public discussion addressed speed bumps in Pomona Heights, with the Board favoring not reinstalling them and requesting the Village Engineer review alternatives.
- Awarded Greg Sikorsky Park improvements bid to Belleville Landscaping Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved creation of part-time Secretary for Planning & Zoning Boards at $35/hr (unanimous)
- Authorized grant application to NYS OPRHP up to $250,000 for playground equipment (unanimous)
- Endorsed designation as a Greenway Community (unanimous)
- Approved standard workday resolution for NYS Retirement System (unanimous)
- Approved abstract of funds totaling $244,291.81 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of funds totaling $240,000 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will meet to continue a public hearing on an architectural plan review for a property at 43 Rockwood Lane, and to discuss several applications including site plans, special permits, and a clearing/filling/excavating permit. The board will also approve minutes from its March 26, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing: Nancy Rubin for Mordechai Schwab, architectural plan review, 43 Rockwood Lane (Parcel #32.19-2-4.11)
- Discussion: Mark Friedman, site plan and special permit, 12A Martha Road (Parcel #41.14-1-62)
- Discussion: Yeshiva Ohr Reuven, revised site plan and special permit, 251-259 Grandview Avenue (Parcels #40.16-1-17 & 18)
- Discussion: Rachel Cohen, clearing/filling/excavating permit, 9 Fieldcrest Drive (Parcel #41.14-1-17)
- Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025
The Wesley Hills Planning Board unanimously approved two SEQRA lead agency notices for proposed projects: a revised site plan and special permit for a tennis court at 12A Martha Road, and a revised site plan and special permit for faculty housing at 251-259 Grandview Avenue. The board also approved an architectural plan review for a new home at 43 Rockwood Lane and a clearing/filling/excavating permit for 9 Fieldcrest Drive, both unanimously. No public comments were made during the meeting.
- Approved Resolution 25-6: Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency for 12A Martha Road (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-7: Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency for 251-259 Grandview Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-8: Architectural Plan Review for 43 Rockwood Lane (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-9: Clearing/Filling/Excavating Permit for 9 Fieldcrest Drive (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two new variance applications and continue a third, all seeking relief from property development rules. The board will also approve minutes from its March 19, 2025 meeting. The items involve requests to build or modify structures that don't meet current setback, impervious surface, or driveway gradient requirements.
- Jacob Fried seeks variances for a covered porch, pavers, and deck at 91 Spook Rock Road, with front yard of 47 ft (required 50 ft) and impervious surface ratios of .29 (max .20) and .42 (max .15).
- Four Grand Park LLC seeks variances for a single-family residence and semi-circular driveway at 4 Grand Park Drive, with impervious surface ratio .203 (max .20), front yard ratio .255 (max .24), and driveway gradient 12% (max 3%).
- Continued hearing: Ilana Rosen seeks variances for a detached garage at 29 East Lane, with front yards of 8.1 ft and 14.4 ft (required 50 ft) and front yard impervious surface ratio .263 (max .20).
- Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on resolutions including the annual tax levy, a revised fee schedule, and a contract with Barton & Loguidice P.C. for engineering services related to the Wesley Chapel Culvert Replacement project. Additional votes include a reduction in escrow for 89/91 Spook Rock Road and approval of audited claims and fund transfers.
- Levy annual taxes
- Adopt revised fee schedule
- Approve $X contract with Barton & Loguidice P.C. for Wesley Chapel Culvert Replacement
- Approve escrow reduction for 89/91 Spook Rock Road
- Approve abstracts of audited claims and transfer of funds
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved all eight resolutions on the agenda, including the tax levy for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at a rate of $7.3259 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, totaling $903,363 for the General Fund. They also adopted a revised fee schedule, approved an escrow refund for 89/91 Spook Rock Road, and contracted with Barton & Loguidice for engineering services for the Wesley Chapel culvert replacement. Additionally, the board approved a cafeteria plan with flexible spending, audited claims, and fund transfers. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved tax levy for 2025-2026 at $7.3259 per $1,000, totaling $903,363 (unanimous)
- Adopted revised fee schedule dated May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved escrow refund of $15,432.67 to Zahav Group Inc. for 89/91 Spook Rock Road (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Barton & Loguidice for Wesley Chapel culvert engineering (unanimous)
- Approved cafeteria plan with flexible spending effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved abstract of funds totaling $140,108.58 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of funds totaling $150,000 (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five applications for area variances from the village code, covering properties on East Lane, Willow Tree Road, Buena Vista Road, East Willow Tree Road, and Roven Road. The board will also vote on approving minutes from its February and March meetings. All items are requests for relief from setback, coverage, and other zoning requirements.
- Ilana Rosen: variances for detached garage at 29 East Lane (front yard 8.1 ft vs 50 ft required; impervious ratio .263 vs .20 max)
- Ahuva Katz Chems: variances for addition, garage, pool, cabana at 38 Willow Tree Road (side yard 22.8 ft vs 30 ft required)
- Shoshana Kohn: variances for residence addition at 22 Buena Vista Road (front yard 41.5 ft vs 50 ft; building coverage .175 vs .108 max)
- Pablo Umansky: variances for two-story addition and terraces at 57 East Willow Tree Road (garage 1,340 sq ft vs 900 sq ft max)
- Elana Motechin: variances for residence and pool at 18 Roven Road (building height 28.9 ft vs 25 ft max; pool setbacks reduced)
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variance applications for residential projects, including additions, a pool, and accessory structures, with conditions. One application was adjourned to a future meeting. All decisions were made unanimously except one, which passed 3-1.
- Approved variances for 38 Willow Tree Road addition (unanimous)
- Approved variances for 22 Buena Vista Road second-story addition (unanimous)
- Approved amended variances for 57 E. Willow Tree Road addition and accessory buildings (3-1)
- Approved variances for 18 Roven Road house and pool with drainage conditions (unanimous)
- Adjourned 29 East Lane garage variance application to May 21, 2025
- Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an architectural plan review for a property at 43 Rockwood Lane, then discuss several applications including site plans, special permits, and a clearing/filling/excavating permit. The board will also approve minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing: Nancy Rubin for Mordechai Schwab, architectural plan review, 43 Rockwood Lane (Parcel ID #32.19-2-4.11)
- Discussion: Mark Friedman, site plan and special permit, 12A Martha Road (Parcel ID #41.14-1-62)
- Discussion: Yeshiva Ohr Reuven, revised site plan and special permit, 251-259 Grandview Avenue (Parcel IDs #40.16-1-17 & 18)
- Discussion: Rachel Cohen, clearing/filling/excavating permit, 9 Fieldcrest Drive (Parcel ID #41.14-1-17)
- Approval of minutes: February 26, 2025
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on and then vote to adopt the 2025-2026 Village Budget. The board will also make numerous appointments to village boards and positions, approve engineering contracts, and discuss speed bumps and park improvements.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting 2025-2026 Village Budget
- Appointments: Deputy Mayor, Deputy Village Clerk, Deputy Village Treasurer, Associate Justice, Planning Board and Zoning Board members/alternates
- Contract with Civil Design Works for engineering services for 2025-2026
- Proposal with Brooker Engineering (Weston & Sampson) for engineering services for 2025-2026
- Discussion: Pomona Heights Speed Bumps and Willow Tree Park Improvements
The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2025-2026 village budget, incorporating revisions that lowered the total assessed value and adjusted election and building operation line items, resulting in a tax rate change of -1.0089%. The board also approved multiple appointments, including Milton Schwartz as Deputy Mayor, and various board members and officials. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including engineering services and a stormwater education program. Discussions were held on Pomona Heights speed bumps and Willow Tree Park improvements, with no final decisions made.
- Adopted 2025-2026 village budget with tax rate change of -1.0089% (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Milton Schwartz as Deputy Mayor for one-year term
- Approved Alicia Schultz as Deputy Village Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved Yael Ash as Deputy Village Treasurer (unanimous)
- Approved Howard Richman as Associate Village Justice (unanimous)
- Approved Lon Lieberman as Planning Board Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved engineering contracts with Civil Design Works and Brooker Engineering (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on an architectural plan review for a property at 6 Jeremy Court, and to continue a hearing on wetlands and clearing/filling permits for 41 Glenbrook Road. The board will also approve minutes from its January 27, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing on Nancy Rubin's application for Zev Westreich for architectural plan review at 6 Jeremy Court
- Continued public hearing on Ben Grossberger's application for Wesley Construction Group for wetlands and clearing/filling permits at 41 Glenbrook Road
- Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025
The Wesley Hills Planning Board unanimously approved an architectural plan review for a new single-family home at 6 Jeremy Court, subject to conditions including a March 11, 2025 letter from Nelson Pope Voorhis. The board also unanimously approved clearing, filling, excavation, and wetlands permits for 41 Glenbrook Road, with conditions including compliance with engineer letters, payment of fees, a performance bond, and a July 17, 2025 work deadline. Both actions were Type II under SEQRA and no public opposition was recorded.
- Approved architectural plan review for 6 Jeremy Court (unanimous)
- Approved clearing/filling/excavation and wetlands permits for 41 Glenbrook Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for additions at 4 Kentor Lane, 6 Hastings Road, 16 Amsterdam Avenue, and 9 Marcus Drive, each with conditions such as maintaining screening. Three other applications (38 Willow Tree Road, 22 Buena Vista Road, 57 E. Willow Tree Road) were adjourned to the April 24 meeting for further review. The board also approved the January 15, 2025 minutes.
- Approved variances for addition at 4 Kentor Lane (unanimous)
- Approved variances for new home and pool at 6 Hastings Road (unanimous)
- Approved variances for addition and deck at 16 Amsterdam Avenue (4-1)
- Approved variances for additions at 9 Marcus Drive (unanimous)
- Adjourned application for 38 Willow Tree Road to April 24
- Adjourned application for 22 Buena Vista Road to April 24
- Adjourned application for 57 E. Willow Tree Road to April 24
- Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the village's 2024 MS4 annual report and consider adopting it. The board will also receive the mayor's 2025 budget presentation and schedule a public hearing for the tentative budget, along with routine approvals of claims and fund transfers.
- Public hearing on 2024 MS4 Annual Report
- Resolution adopting 2024 MS4 Annual Report
- Mayor's 2025 Village Budget presentation
- Resolution scheduling public hearing on tentative budget for fiscal year starting June 1, 2025
- Resolutions approving abstracts of audited claims and transfer of funds
The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the Village's 2024 MS4 Annual Report and approved a public hearing for the tentative 2025-2026 budget on April 1, 2025. The Mayor presented a conservative budget with no tax increase and $400,000 going to reserves, and the Board decided to raise compensation for elected and appointed officials. The Board also approved audited claims, a fund transfer, and a contract renewal for IT support.
- Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2024 MS4 Annual Report (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on tentative budget for April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved general fund claims totaling $134,017.96 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of funds totaling $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal with FYS Computer Consulting for IT support (unanimous)
- Decided to raise compensation for Mayor, Village Board, ZBA, and Planning Board members (no vote recorded)
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board is holding continued public hearings on two applications: one for wetlands and clearing/filling permits at 41 Glenbrook Road, and another for an amended site plan and special permit at 11 McNamara Road. The board will also discuss a revised special permit and site plan for a neighborhood gathering at 73 Forshay Road. These are discussions and hearings, not final decisions.
- Continued public hearing: wetlands and clearing/filling permits for Ben Grossberger/Wesley Construction Group at 41 Glenbrook Road (Parcel ID#41.10-2-20)
- Continued public hearing: amended site plan and special permit for Rockland Tree Expert Co. dba Ira Wickes/Arborists at 11 McNamara Road (Parcel ID#42.13-1-22)
- Discussion: revision of special permit and revised site plan for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak for a neighborhood gathering at 73 Forshay Road (Parcel ID#41.18-1-12)
The Planning Board unanimously approved Resolution 25-2, granting a revised special permit and site plan for Rockland Tree Expert Co. at 11 McNamara Road, reaffirming a negative declaration under SEQRA. The board also unanimously approved Resolution 25-3, granting conditional approval for Congregation Ahavas Yitzchak's amended site plan at 73 Forshay Road, subject to county and consultant conditions. A continued hearing for Ben Grossberger's wetlands application was adjourned to March 26, 2025, with a warning that failure to appear would result in revocation.
- Approved revised special permit and site plan for 11 McNamara Road (unanimous)
- Reaffirmed negative declaration for 11 McNamara Road under SEQRA
- Approved amended site plan and special permit for 73 Forshay Road, subject to conditions (unanimous)
- Adjourned Ben Grossberger wetlands application to March 26, 2025 (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on six applications for area variances from the village code, each seeking relief from setback, coverage, or other requirements to build or expand homes. The board will also approve minutes from its December 18, 2024 meeting.
- 4 Kentor Lane: front yard 40 ft (required 50), rear yard 20.4 ft (required 50)
- 6 Hastings Road: building coverage .14 (max .10), impervious surface .40 (max .25), pool setbacks 14.5/14.7 ft (required 15)
- 16 Amsterdam Avenue: front yards 38.6/29.7 ft (required 50), building coverage .154 (max .10)
- 57 East Willow Tree Road: side yard 11.5 ft (required 25), garage 1,340 sq ft (max 900)
- 18 Roven Road: building coverage .34 (max .10), height 28.9 ft (max 25), pool setbacks 7.4/8.3 ft (required 15)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss village funds and a culvert engineer RFQ, and vote on several resolutions including sidewalk projects, snow removal services, and the MS4 annual report. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and fund transfers, with public discussion and executive session scheduled.
- Discussion: Village Funds
- Resolution scheduling public hearing for MS4 Annual Report adoption
- Resolution approving Supplemental Consultant Agreement #2 with Creighton & Manning for Willow Tree Road Sidewalks
- Resolution approving Consultant Agreement with Creighton & Manning for Wilder Road Sidewalk Project
- Resolution approving 2025 Sidewalk Snow Removal Services agreement with Town of Ramapo
Planning Board
The Wesley Hills Planning Board will discuss a request to extend the final plat approval for the Jay Court Holdings 3-lot subdivision, review a clearing/filling/excavating permit application, and continue a public hearing on an amended site plan for a tree expert company. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.
- Extension request for final plat approval of Jay Court Holdings subdivision at 2 Charlotte Drive & 106 East Willow Tree Road
- Discussion of Rachel Cohen's clearing/filling/excavating permit application at 9 Fieldcrest Drive
- Continued public hearing for Rockland Tree Expert Co. (Ira Wickes/Arborists) amended site plan at 11 McNamara Road
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024
The Wesley Hills Planning Board unanimously approved a resolution extending the final plat filing deadline for the Jay Court Holdings 3-lot subdivision to April 26, 2025. The board also adjourned a clearing/filling/excavating permit application for Rachel Cohen to the February 26, 2025 meeting because the applicant did not appear. The public hearing for Rockland Tree Expert Co.'s amended site plan and special permit was continued to the next meeting, with a negative declaration to be prepared.
- Approved Resolution 25-1 extending final plat filing deadline to April 26, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned Rachel Cohen's clearing/filling/excavating permit application to Feb 26, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for Rockland Tree Expert Co. amended site plan to Feb 26, 2025 (unanimous)
Zoning Board Of Appeals
The Wesley Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on an application by Nethanel and Deena Samuels for variances to permit an addition to their single-family residence at 7 Steinway Court. The requested variances are for a front yard of 48 feet instead of the required 50 feet, and a front yard impervious surface ratio of .165 instead of the maximum .15. The board will also approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on variances for 7 Steinway Court (Section 32.18 Block 1 Lot 19, R-50 district)
- Requested front yard variance: 48 feet vs. required 50 feet
- Requested impervious surface ratio variance: .165 vs. max .15
- Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for Nethanel and Deena Samuels at 7 Steinway Court, allowing a front yard of 48 feet (required 50) and an impervious surface ratio of .165 (max .15). The decision was unanimous and subject to conditions from county and town agencies. The board also unanimously approved the November 20, 2024 minutes.
- Approved variances for 7 Steinway Court (unanimous)
- Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Wesley Hills Board of Trustees will discuss a request for qualifications for the Wesley Chapel Culvert and vote on several resolutions, including releasing a road opening escrow for 12 Dike Drive, contracting with Limnology for the 2025 Village Park Pond Treatment, revising Willow Tree Sidewalk Plans, approving audited claims, and transferring funds. Public discussion is open.
- Discussion: Wesley Chapel Culvert RFQ
- Resolution authorizing release of road opening escrow for 12 Dike Drive
- Resolution authorizing contract with Limnology for 2025 Village Park Pond Treatment
- Resolution authorizing revisions to Willow Tree Sidewalk Plans
- Resolution approving abstracts of audited claims and transfer of funds
The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including authorizing the release of a $5,000 road opening escrow, contracting with Limnology for 2025 pond treatment, revising Willow Tree sidewalk plans, approving $161,575.46 in claims, and transferring $180,000 in funds. The Board also discussed the Wesley Chapel culvert project, which received a $1.5 million BridgeNY grant to supplement an earlier $699,000 NYSDOT grant, and selected two trustees to review engineering RFQs.
- Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 (unanimous)
- Authorized release of $5,000 road opening escrow to Michael & Adina Finkelstein (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Limnology for 2025 Village Park pond treatment (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Willow Tree sidewalk plans to coordinate with Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
- Approved general fund claims #22,578-#22,644 totaling $161,575.46 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $180,000 in funds (unanimous)