Architectural Review Board
The seven 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 |
| Anthony Calvello, Chairman |
9/13/2008 |
| Charles Cancro |
9/13/2007 |
| Arthur Elias |
9/13/2008 |
| Susan Geffen |
9/13/2009 |
| Karen Gordon |
9/13/2009 |
| Beata Buhl Tatka |
9/13/2009 |
| Chris Tuzzo |
9/13/2010 |
2008 Meeting Dates
Regular meetings of the ARB are held in the Town Hall Annex, Senior Center on the first and third Wednesday's of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meeting dates are subject to change.
Deadline for submission of applications is two weeks prior to regular meeting date. Additions to the agenda are not permitted after it has been posted on the Town web site and on the Town Hall bulletin board. A maximum of 10-15 applications will be scheduled for each meeting.
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January 9
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May 14
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September 3
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January 23
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May 28
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September 17
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February 6
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June 11
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October 1
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February 27
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June 25
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October 15
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March 5
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July 9
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November 5
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March 19
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July 23
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November 19
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April 2
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August 6
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April 30
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August 20
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(No meetings in December)
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.
