Architectural Review Board
The five member Architectural Review Board (ARB) is appointed by the Town Board with members serving three year terms. At least one member must be a registered architect. Other members are chosen for qualifications and training in related fields such as landscape architecture, interior or exterior design, municipal planning, municipal government and other professions with related disciplines or civic interest.
* Current Board Members
* Meeting Dates
* Board Responsibilities
Current Members
Board Member |
3 Year Term Expires |
| Beata Buhl Tatka, Chairman |
9/13/2014 |
| Susan Geffen |
9/13/2012 |
| Chris Tuzzo |
9/13/2013 |
| Frank Benish |
9/13/2014 |
| Angelo Monaco |
9/13/2012 |
2012 Meeting Dates
Regular meetings of the ARB are held in the Town Hall Annex, Senior Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. However If needed, a second meeting meeting date will be scheduled later in the month.
Once an application is deemed complete the applicant will be assigned a meeting date. A maximum of 10-15 applications (depending on the projects) will be scheduled for each meeting.
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January 11
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May 9
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September 12
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February 8 |
June 13 |
October 10 |
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March 14
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July 18
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November 14
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April 11
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December 12
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ARB Responsibilities
The ARB reviews all major new commercial and residential buildings as well as renovation projects to make sure they comply with certain aesthetic and visual standards before a building permit is issued. One goal of the ARB is to ensure that new buildings fit into established neighborhoods and commercial areas. All new subdivisions are examined to make sure that a harmonious neighborhood is being created. For every application, the ARB members review a number of factors for each new structure. The ARB is most concerned with excessive similarity or excessive dissimilarity in design that is detrimental to the visual environment. It also reviews color palettes and building materials to make sure they are appropriate for the proposed use.
The Town Board established the ARB to ensure high standards of quality of design for commercial, municipal, recreational and residential structures, exterior landscaping and development planning for all new and renovated building projects in the Town and to continue to protect the Town's visual environment.
The Secretary of the ARB is Linda DiFiore who can be reached at (914) 273-8625. All inquiries and questions should be addressed to Ms. DiFiore.
