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Planning Board roundup: approvals, referrals and new hearings — Sunbelt, Perugino, Pilot EV, cannabis and more
Summary
At its July 18 meeting the Town of Newburgh Planning Board approved Perugino subdivision, granted Harbor Freight ARB approval, set public hearings for a cannabis dispensary and Tarben II, and referred several items—including Sunbelt signage and the Pilot EV proposal—to the ZBA or county as needed. Vote tallies recorded were unanimous where roll calls were taken.
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board handled a batch of routine and significant items at its July 18 session, voting on subdivisions, referrals and Architectural Review Board matters across the agenda.
Signage and ZBA referrals
- Sunbelt Rentals (224 & 226 Route 17K): Lite Brite Signs representative Maria Rotundo described a proposal for two building-mounted channel-letter signs and a 12-foot monument sign. Code Compliance (Jim Campbell) told the Board the two building signs totalled 143.77 sq ft while the code allows a 60 sq ft maximum; Campbell said the free‑standing monument would not meet the 15-foot front-yard setback. The Board voted to have Planning Board Attorney Dominic Cordisco prepare a referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously.
Subdivision and approvals
- Perugino Two‑Lot Subdivision (Mountain View Ave & Travis Lane): The Board closed the public hearing and granted final approval subject to conditions including a driveway access permit from the highway superintendent and compliance with Chadwick Lake Critical Environmental Area requirements. The Board recorded a roll-call vote with all members in favor.
- Tarben II Subdivision (Tarben Way): The Board declared a negative SEQRA determination for the two‑lot subdivision and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 15, 2024.
EV charging and site-plan referrals
- Courtyard by Marriott (airport parcel): MH&E advised the Board the parcel is owned by the Port Authority/DOT (airport property), placing it outside Town jurisdiction; the applicant must pursue Port Authority/DOT approvals.
- Pilot Travel Center (239 Route 17K): Colliers proposed two EV chargers and a canopy. MH&E and Code Compliance flagged potential variances (front-yard setback adjacent to a state highway, canopy location and signage, and parking/landscaping impacts). The Board directed the applicant to attempt a redesign and referred outstanding variances to the Zoning Board of Appeals; MH&E recommended Orange County referral for an amended site plan.
Cannabis and other hearings
- 217 South Plank Road — Cannabis dispensary: Minuta Architects requested a special-use permit. Staff noted potential nonconforming freestanding signage (setback/height) and recommended a public hearing; the Board set the hearing for Aug. 15, 2024.
Architectural Review Board approvals
- Harbor Freight (Route 300): After confirming sign and façade details and landlord façade approvals, the Board granted ARB approval. The motion included standard conditions (payment of outstanding fees and construction consistent with approved plans).
Votes at a glance
- Sunbelt Rentals signage: motion to refer to ZBA — approved (roll-call: 6–0). - Perugino Two-Lot Subdivision: final approval subject to conditions — approved (6–0). - Newburgh Commons: re-referred to Orange County and rescheduled — approved (6–0). - Tarben II: negative declaration and public hearing scheduled — approved (6–0). - Pilot Travel Center: ZBA referral for variances — approved (6–0). - Harbor Freight ARB: approval — approved (6–0). - Newburgh Mall ARB/signage: approval — approved (6–0).
What’s next: applicants must supply outstanding agency approvals where required (DOT, DEC, Army Corps, County Planning, Health Department) and finalize tenant frontages and sign details for permitting.
