City Council
Regular MeetingSouth Blooming Grove, NY · June 27, 2019
Minutes
Village of South Blooming Grove
Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:30 P.M.
Call to order
o Chairman Campbell called to order the Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing on
June 27, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.at the South Blooming Grove Village Hall located at 811
State Route 208, within the Village of South Blooming Grove, and having a mailing
address of Monroe, New York.
o Upon opening of the public hearing, Chairman Campbell made a motion to enter
attorney/client session at 7:31 p.m., seconded by Member Ayala. 3 Ayes.
o Motion to exit attorney/client session and re-open the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.by
Member Ayala, seconded by Alternate Member Williams. 3 Ayes.
Roll call
The following persons were present:
o James Campbell – Chairman
o Sonia Ayala – Member
o Peter Piampiano – Member
o A. Dennis Williams – Alternate Member
Also Present:
o Joseph McKay, Esq. – Village Counsel
Public Notice
o The Clerk to Boards read the public notice regarding an appeal by the Village of South
Blooming Grove Planning Board of a determination by the Village Building inspectore dated
April 2, 2019 that involves an Application of Israel Zeigelman, 200 Wallabout Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211 involving real property situated at Section 215, Block 6, Lot 3 in the
Village of South Blooming Grove, said lot also being known as 13 Dallas Drive.
Business
o Attorney Joseph McKay reviewed the appeals process. Explained the Zoning
Board requests the Planning Board make a submission describing the
determination the Planning Board is seeking.
o The public hearing notice was published in the Times Herald Record.
Public Comment
o Simon Gelb, Monroe – Provided memo to the board explaining his opinion of the
height restriction within the Village of South Blooming Grove as per the Zoning
Code of the village.
o Lipa Duestch, Monroe – Expressed frustration with regards to the 13 Dallas Drive
application, offered opinion that the determination has already been decided.
Adopted: August 21, 2019
Village of South Blooming Grove
Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:30 P.M.
Board Member & Attorney Comments
o Attorney McKay provided conditions determined by the ZBA to leave the public
hearing open until a submission is given by the Planning Board clarifying the
action the board wishes to take. Submission by the Planning Board to the ZBA is
due by August 2, 2019. Additionally the submission shall determine if the
required mailings will be made by the Planning Board or the Property Owner.
Mailings must be made by August 9, 2019. Submission by the Planning Board is
due no later than August 14, 2019. Public Hearing continuation to take place on
Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The ZBA requests the Building Inspector, Planner
and Engineer that represent the Village be present at the August 21 continued
Public Hearing. The ZBA also requests Planning Board attorney Dennis Lynch
attend the August 21, 2019 continued Public Hearing.
o Resolution (01) ZBA Chairman Campbell made a motion to leave the Public
Hearing open and to accept the conditions described above regarding the
continued Public Hearing and the notice to all residents within 500 feet of 13
Dallas Drive, seconded by Member Piampiano. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Adjournment
o Motion to adjourn the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. made by Member Piampiano
and seconded by Member Ayala. 3 Ayes.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Christine Bodeker – Clerk to Board
Adopted: August 21, 2019
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