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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Revising and extending a six-month Moratorium May 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm
VILLAGE OF WASHINGTONVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village Board of the Village of Washingtonville, Orange County, New York, on May 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at the Village Hall, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York 10992 to consider the adoption of a Local Law revising and extending a six-month moratorium prohibiting the review and approval of certain land development applications in the Village of Washingtonville.
Said Local Law will be made available for review in the Village Clerk’s Office, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York 10992 and may be examined by any interested party from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in advance of the meeting after May 8, 2023.
By Order of the Village Board dated May 2, 2023 Christine Shenkman – Village Clerk
Beautification Committee Volunteer Wanted
The Village of Washingtonville is currently seeking volunteer members for the Village Beautification Committee. Interested Village of Washingtonville residents are hereby welcome to submit a letter of interest no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 8 to Village Clerk Christine Shenkman at Village Hall, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York, 10992 or Christine@washingtonville-ny.gov.
Village Of Washingtonville Planning Board Meeting / Public Hearing Tuesday April 25, 2023 7:00 PM
Meeting / Public Hearing
Tuesday April 25, 2023 7:00 PM
Agenda
1 – Call to Order
2 – Pledge of Allegiance
3 – Announcements:
a – Tonight there is a public hearing of the Village of Washingtonville Planning Board. Public comments must be specific to the 61 East Main Street project or the Casazza project.
Comments are requested to be limited to 3 minutes per person. The Chairperson reserves the right to allow extended time and / or allow additional comment as time & schedule permit.
Public comments submitted in written form were distributed to all VPB members for review and consideration.
b- The next village planning board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 9 ,2023 at 7:00 PM in the village hall unless otherwise noticed.
4 – Accept 28 Mar 2023 VPB meeting minutes
5 – Accept adjournment orders of 4/11/2023 for 61 East Main Street Public hearing and Casazza Public hearing to be held on 4/25/2023 at 7:00 PM.
6- PUBLIC HEARING:: Applicant James Casazza – Subdivision/Lot Line Change SBLs: 118-1-1 ,118-1-3, 121-1-1.1
7- PUBLIC HEARING: Applicant 61 East Main Street Assoc. LLC – Site Plan & Subdivision/Lot Line Change 61 East Main Street SBLs: 114-1-3.22 & 113-2-31
8 – Adjournment
About Your Planning Board
The Village of Washingtonville Planning Board (“VPB”) is made up of Village residents who volunteer their time to serve on the VPB. There are two (2) scheduled meetings per month and a minimum of four (4) hours of annual training requirements.
All VPB members are appointed by the Village of Washingtonville Board of Trustees.
All VPB meetings are open to the public unless under an executive session or an attorney-client session, which would be announced as such. When practicable the VPB meetings are recorded and posted on the Village of Washingtonville YouTube channel for public viewing.
The VPB has an attorney and an engineer that act as consultants and advisors.
Every project follows a process to ensure that it complies with all applicable federal, state, county and local laws, rules, codes and regulations. Typically, the Attorney and Engineer for the VPB sit at the table to the right of the VPB during the meeting.
The applicant, applicant’s engineers, attorneys and/or advisors sit to the left of the VPB.
Public participation is limited to public comments during scheduled public hearings. Comments are requested to be limited to 3 minutes per person. The comments must be specific to the project that the public hearing is being held for.
Public comments submitted in written form are distributed to all VPB members for review and consideration.
Submitting written comments is strongly encouraged, As they can be used to form questions for the applicants and engineers.
Located on the long table to the right of the VPB panel you will find information about current projects. Information on all projects before the board can be FOILED via a form found at the Village Clerk’s Office.
Some projects have their information posted on online portals that may be accessed via the Village website.
Please inquire with the Village Building Department or the Planning Board Chairperson regarding whether a project has documents available online and how to access same.
Chairman
Village of Washingtonville Planning Board
Village of Washingtonville Seeking Village Clerk
The Village of Washingtonville is seeking resumes regarding the opportunity to join a small, welcoming community as Deputy Village Clerk. Main responsibilities include assisting the Village Clerk with various matters such as clerical work, agenda preparation, posting of legal notices and additional responsibilities to be discussed.
Municipal Deputy Clerk experience or in municipal government for at least five years is preferred. The Village of Washingtonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability and sexual orientation.
Resume with cover letter detailing experience and ability due no later than Monday, May 8 at 4:00 P.M. to Village Clerk Christine Shenkman, Village of Washingtonville, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York, 10992, Christine@washingtonville-ny.gov, 845-496-3221.
Village of Washingtonville Seeking To Fill Positions
VILLAGE RESIDENTS:
The Village of Washingtonville is currently seeking members for the following Board positions:
- Village Board Trustee – 2 positions
- ZBA (Zoning Board of Appeals) – 2 positions
- Architectural Review Board – 5 positions
- Ethics Board – 5 positions
Any interested Village of Washingtonville resident, who is a minimum of 18 years old and a legal citizen of the United States, is hereby welcomed to submit a letter of interest to be considered for appointment to the above vacant Board positions. Please submit your letter no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, to Village Clerk, Christine Shenkman, at 9 Fairlawn Dr., Washingtonville, NY 10992 or CHRISTINE@WASHINGTONVILL-NY.GOV For questions call: 845 496-3221
All applicants will be asked to appear for an interview with the Village Board.
Letter of Interest should include:
- Name, Address, Phone #, Email
- Board/Boards of Interest
- Reason for applying
Thank you,
Your Village Board:
Tom Devinko,
Susan Walski
Donna Jacaruso
VILLAGE BOARD REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MONDAY APRIL 17, 2023 7:00 P.M.
VILLAGE BOARD
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MONDAY
APRIL 17, 2023
7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Public Comment – Agenda Items
- Resolution: Reorganizational Appointments
- Resolution: Attorney Municipal Legal Representation Agreement
- Resolution: Advertise for Beautification Committee Members
- Resolution: Electronic Recycle Day – April 29
- Resolution: Lift Water Restrictions from last year’s drought
- Resolution: Facility Use Request Form – Washingtonville Little League Softball
- Announcement: Kiwanis Club Spring Clean-Up
- Announcement: Kiwanis Club Children’s Books
- Resolution: Advertise for Deputy Clerk, two Zoning Board of Appeals members, 5 Architectural Review Board Members, and 5 Code of Ethics Board Members
- Resolution: Letters of Intent for two Trustees
- Announcement: Blooming Grove Annual Roadside Clean-up Campaign
- Announcement: Lions Club Recycling Collection
- Resolution: Facility Use Request Form – Hudson Valley Hot Rods
- Resolution: Facility Use Request Form – Hudson Valley Hawks
- Resolution: Purchase of Edmunds Financial Program
- Committee Reports
- Resolution: Payment of Village Warrants
- Resolution: Kiwanis Club Earth Day
- Resolution: Kiwanis Club Flags for Heroes
- Resolution: Kiwanis Fundraiser for Pumpkins and Chrysanthemums
- Public Comment
Adjournment
******** AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 61 EAST MAIN STREET Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m
will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York
10992 to consider the following application:
61 E Main Street, Washingtonville, New York 10992
61 E Main Street, Washingtonville, New York 10992
Washingtonville, NY 10992
Section 113, Block 2, Lot 31
Section 114, Block 1, Lot 3.22
Construction of two (2) new 14,000 sq. ft. apartment buildings consisting of 14 units each with a parking lot and
stormwater facilities
This meeting is a continued public hearing from March 28, 2023. A copy of the application is on file at Village Hall
and may be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The relevant documents may also be viewed at Planning & Zoning – Village of Washingtonville (washingtonville-
ny.gov).
official record of the proceedings.
Such comments may be e-mailed to buildingdepartment@washingtonville-ny.gov or mailed to:
Washingtonville Village Hall
ATTN: Building Department/Planning Board
9 Fairlawn Drive
Washingtonville, New York 10992
disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Village.
Dated: April 12, 2023
Bob Buchalski
Chairman
Village of Washingtonville Planning Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Casazza Lot Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a continued public hearing of the Planning Board of the Village of Washingtonville
will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 9 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, New York
10992 to consider the following application:
CASAZZA LOT LINE CHANGE
Owner(s)/Applicant(s):
James Casazza
Maringoman Farm LLC
Osetek Farm LLC
Location: NYS Route 208 (Between Route 94 and Woodcock Mountain Road)
Washingtonville, NY 10992
Section 118, Block 1, Lot 3
Section 118, Block 1, Lot 4
Section 121, Block 1, Lot 1.1
Proposed Use: Enlarge an existing 1.55 acre residential lot (SBL: 118-1-4) to be a total of 3.43 acres and
reducing SBL 118-1-3 from 1.7 acres to 1.04 acres and SBL 121-2-1.1 from 88.6 acres to 88.4 acres.
A copy of the application is on file at Village Hall and may be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the public hearing which will be made part of the
official record of the proceedings.
Such comments may be e-mailed to buildingdepartment@washingtonville-ny.gov or mailed to:
Washingtonville Village Hall ATTN: Building Department/Planning Board
9 Fairlawn Drive
Washingtonville, New York 10992
The Village of Washingtonville will make every effort to assure the hearing is accessible to persons with
disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Village.
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF WASHINGTONVILLE PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN.
Dated: April 12, 2023
Bob Buchalski
Chairman
Village of Washingtonville Planning Board
