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Orangetown board approves amendment for TriB Ltd. but requires clarified narrative after residents object to access and drainage
Summary
TriB Ltd.'s amendment to allow temporary storage containers and access to a rear lot was approved as an amendment to an existing plan, but the board required a revised narrative clarifying containers are temporary, that no land disturbance is proposed, and that screening and drainage concerns be addressed; multiple residents disputed the existence of any right-of-way.
The Orangetown Planning Board approved an amendment (PB25-46) for TriB Ltd. on June 11, while requiring a revised narrative and conditions after several neighbors raised objections about access, drainage and property impacts.
TriB’s proposal was described by applicants and their counsel as an amendment to an existing approved site plan to permit temporary storage trailers and specific trailer locations. During the public portion, Craig Stewart (12 Center Street) and other neighbors said there is no legal access to the rear lot, described repeated intrusions on their property, and argued that "piggybacking" a right-of-way is illegal in New York State. Jane Anderson and James Marinelli raised questions about drainage for a gravel driveway proposed to be paved and asked whether mitigation for conversion to pavement had been evaluated. Michael Tracano said the proposed house and access did not fit neighborhood character and raised concerns about flooding and wildlife.
Board members and staff discussed multiple consultant comments (Rockland County Planning, Department of Environmental Management Town of Orangetown, Brooker/Booker drainage notes, Kier/Collier engineering). The board characterized the filing as an amendment to the existing plan rather than a new plan and required the applicant to submit a revised narrative stating that the storage containers are temporary, that there will be no land disturbance, and that screening and drainage considerations be addressed. The board also declared itself lead agency and moved a negative declaration (SEQR) before approving final action with conditions.
Why it matters: neighbors said the proposal would divide private property, alter drainage patterns and reduce neighborhood quality of life; the board’s conditions require documentation intended to limit long-term impacts and clarify the project’s temporary storage purpose.
Next steps: TriB Ltd. must file a revised narrative and plan revisions that clarify temporary storage, land-disturbance status, screening, and drainage; the narrative will be forwarded to building department staff and county reviewers.
