Public Hearing On Zoning And Adopt-A-Spot Locations

The Clarkstown Town Board begins its Tuesday night meeting with presentations to the Clarkstown Youth Court and JT’s Forty Something Softball League, 2012 Champions.  The league plays games at Zukor and Germonds parks. 

The board will then hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend the zoning map and code regarding major regional shopping and regional shopping. The amendments would rezone properties along Route 59 and Route 303 near the Palisades  Center that are currently zoned light industrial office and regional shopping to major regional shopping. Other parcels zoned for light industrial office, manufacturing and medium density single-family housing would be changed to regional shopping zoning.

Additional agenda items include a board vote on accepting the resignation of Clarkstown Police Sgt. Eric Eisele, who is retiring, and the appointment of Police Officer Matthew E. Usefof to a permanent position. Members will also vote on creating a police sergeant position within the department. They will vote on authorizing the July 3 fireworks display at Nanuet Senior High School and scheduling a public hearing on a local law to amend 26 chapters of the town code.

Additionally, they will also consider authorizing Supervisor Alex Gromack to enter into Adopt-a-Spot Agreements with John Mini Distinctive Landscapes for Brenner Drive & Route 303 in Congers, Curti’s Landscaping for Route 303 & Route 9W in Congers and Belleville Landscaping, Inc. for the northwest corner of Route 9W & Lake Road in Valley Cottage

Other listed agenda items include authorizing funds for technology improvements for town hall and the police department, filing of a Local Government Efficiency Grant application with the NYS Department of State and changing street names.