Village of Montebello, NY

HPPC Meeting
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Village Hall, One Montebello Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States

Montebello Justice Court - Hon. Judge Gobetz
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
Please call or email to confirm your Court Date and Time (845 368-2837) or courtclerk@montebellony.gov
If you need to pay a bill, you can either mail a money order or CERTIFIED CHECK payable to Village of Montebello Justice Court – 1 Montebello Road – Montebello, NY 10901. You must pay any outstanding bills before your due date. If you wish to pay by credit card online: govpaynow.com PLC #A002FF Justice Riley PLC #A002FE Justice Gobetz
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND DOB AND/OR CASE NUMBER ON ALL MESSAGES AND LETTERS.

Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
Approval of the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
Abe Kohn–17 Sterling Forest Drive, Montebello, NY—PUBLIC HEARING continued Application of Abe Kohn, 17 Sterling Forest Lane, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals for variances for the construction of an addition to an existing house and an in-ground pool: Front Setback (for addition) [req. 50′, proposed 30′]; Front Yard (for addition) [req. 50′, proposed 30′]; Side Yard (pool) [req. 30′, proposed 24.9′]; Floor Area Ratio [max .15, proposed .203]; Dev. Coverage [max. 20%, proposed 22.4%] per Section 195-13 Use groups q and h of the zoning code of the Village of Montebello. Additionally, the Applicant seeks an interpretation on whether the development coverage shall be calculated based on gross or net lot area. The Parcel is located on the west side of Sterling Forest Lane at the intersection of High Gate Court, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.11 Block 1 Lot 3 in the RR-50 Zone.
Zvi Sternberg–1 Sheilah Court, Montebello, NY–S/B/L 49.17-1-3—PUBLIC HEARING continued Application of Zvi Sternberg, 1 Sheilah Court, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals. The Application is appealing the Building Inspector’s denial of a ZBA application for an area variance for relief from Sec.195-82 D of the code of the Village of Montebello. The Parcel is located on the north side of Sheilah Court, at the intersection of Spook Rock Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 49.17 Block 1 Lot 3 in the R-55 Zone.
New Business

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
October 22, 2025
Village Board of Trustees

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Mayor’s Report
Building Department Report – September 2025
HPPC Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
RESOLUTION: Adopt Comp Plan (Action II)
PUBLIC HEARING – Homeland Towers, LLC
RESOLUTION: Cell Tower
RESOLUTION: 2025 budget modifications
RESOLUTION: Accept the Minutes for September 17, 2025
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for the General Fund for October
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for the Professional Fees Fund for October
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for LOC Draw Fund for October
RESOLUTION: Appointment to Hire Clerk-Typist (PT)
RESOLUTION: Appoint Ad Hoc Planning Board
RESOLUTION: Appoint Ad-Hoc Zoning Board of Appeals
RESOLUTION: Update Fee Schedule – Road Opening Fees
Old and New Business
PUBLIC COMMENT
Executive Session
Adjournment

Planning Board
2025-10-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Village Hall, One Montebello Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025
Joseph Brachfeld, Rella Owner LLC—PUBLIC HEARING continued–300 Rella Boulevard, Montebello, NY–Site Plan/Special Permit Application of Rella Owner LLC, 95 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645 for a Site Plan/Special Permit to construct a combination of standard warehouse space and smaller warehouses on an 18.5 acre commercial lot. The Parcel is located on the north side or Rella Boulevard at the intersection of North Airmont Avenue, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.08 Block 1 Lot 6 in the LO-C Zone.
Zalmen Rubin—PUBLIC HEARING continued–66 Mile Road. Montebello, NY 10901–Stream and Wetlands Protection Permit Application of Zalmen Rubin, 20 Algonquin Circle, Airmont, NY 10952 for a Wetlands and Stream Protection permit to construct and addition to an existing home that lies within the buffer to the wetlands. The parcel is located on the east side of Mile Road, 1500 feet north of Montebello Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.19 Block 1 Lot 15 in the RR-50 Zone.
Approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
New Business

Community Design Review Committe (CDRC)
2025-10-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-30 09:30 - 11:30 | ZOOM Meeting, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States

Montebello Justice Court - Hon. Judge Riley
2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States

Village Board Meeting and Budget Workshop
2025-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
Village Board of Trustees
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
Budget Workshop

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Mayor’s Report
Building Department Report – October 2025
HPPC Report – October 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT
RESOLUTION: Tentative Budget/Final Ratification Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING: Local Law No. ___ of 2025 – Exceed 2% tax cap
RESOLUTION: Adoption of Local Law No. ___ of 2025 – Exceed 2% tax cap
PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 Budget
RESOLUTION: Adoption of 2026 Budget
RESOLUTION: Accept the Minutes for October 22, 2025
RESOLUTION: Approval of the Abstract for General Fund for October
RESOLUTION: Approval of Abstract for Professional Fees Fund for October
RESOLUTION: Approval of Abstract for LOC Draw for October
RESOLUTION: Route 59 Improvements Project – Inspection Phase
RESOLUTION: Village Hall Campus – Parking Lot and Site Improvements Bid
RESOLUTION: 2026 Town of Ramapo Highway Contract
RESOLUTION: Park Improvements to KGPP
RESOLUTION: Contract for Cleaning Services 2026
RESOLUTION: Continuing Contract for Engineering Services 2026
RESOLUTION: Continuing Contract for Landscaping Services 2026
RESOLUTION: Appointment of Building Inspector FT
RESOLUTION: Accept the Resignation of Deputy Clerk
RESOLUTION: Auth. Of IT to update office computers 2025
RESOLUTION: Auth. Of IT to update wi-fi 2026
RESOLUTION: Auth. Of IT to update server 2026
RESOLUTION: Contract for IT Service and Cyber Security 2026
RESOLUTION: 25 Fant Farm Lane – Return of Escrow
Old and New Business
PUBLIC COMMENT
Executive Session
Adjournment

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States

PLANNING BOARD
2025-11-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Village Hall, One Montebello Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
BE ADVISED THAT THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT MONTEBELLO VILLAGE HALL AT ONE MONTEBELLO ROAD
MEETING AGENDA
Joseph Brachfeld, Rella Owner LLC—PUBLIC HEARING continued 300 Rella Boulevard, Montebello, NY Site Plan/Special Permit Application of Rella Owner LLC, 95 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645 for a Site Plan/Special Permit to construct a combination of standard warehouse space and smaller warehouses on an 18.5 acre commercial lot. The Parcel is located on the north side or Rella Boulevard at the intersection of North Airmont Avenue, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.08 Block 1 Lot 6 in the LO-C Zone.
Approval of the October 22, 2025 Planning Board minutes.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 | NY

Village Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Village Hall Senior Center, 1 Montebello Rd, MONTEBELLO, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
Village Board of Trustees
NOVEMBER 13, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Mayor’s Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING: Local Law No. 2 of 2025 – Exceed 2% tax cap
RESOLUTION: Adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2025 – Exceed 2% tax cap
PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 Budget
RESOLUTION: Adjourned Adoption of 2026 Budget to November 18 at 6pm VH
PUBLIC COMMENT
Adjournment

Village Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Hall Senior Center, 1 Montebello Rd, MONTEBELLO, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
Village Board of Trustees
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Montebello Senior Center

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Mayor’s Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
Continued PUBLIC HEARING: 2026 Budget
RESOLUTION: Adoption of 2026 Budget
RESOLUTION: Supreme Court Judge Request – Illegal Multi-Family Residence
RESOLUTION: Appointment of Chief Clerk Office of Boards & Commissions PERM FT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Adjournment

Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-11-20 08:00 - 19:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
MEETING AGENDA

Approval of the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
Hudson Design on behalf of Mendy Kempler—213 Spook Rock Road, Montebello, NY Application of James Copeland of Hudson Design, 3052 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY 10516, which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of the homeowner Mendy Kempler for an area variance for: Side yard: [req. 25’; proposed 5’] per Section 195-13 Use group h of the code of the Village of Montebello. The Applicant previously received a variance for same for improvements to an existing home, however, the layout of the driveway that was built varies from the originally approved driveway layout. The Parcel is located on the east side of Spook Rock Road, 10 feet from the intersection of Topaz Court and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 49.13 Block 1 Lot 4 in the RR-50 zone.
Rifky Mehrel Goldstein—30 Viola Road, Montebello, NY Application of Rifky Goldstein, 30 Viola Road, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals for area variances for: Side yard [req. 25’; proposed 5.7’], Rear yard [req. 25’, proposed 3.6’], Development coverage: [max. 20%, proposed 35.4%], FAR [max. 0.15, proposed .204]. The Parcel is located on the north side of Viola Road at the intersection of Mile Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.08-1-12.1 in the RR-50 Zone.
Abe Kohn–17 Sterling Forest Drive, Montebello, NY Application of Abe Kohn, 17 Sterling Forest Lane, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals for variances for the construction of an addition to an existing house and an in-ground pool: Front setback for addition [req. 50’ proposed 30’]; Front yard for addition [req. 50’ proposed 30’]; Side yard for pool [req. 30’ proposed 24.9’]; FAR [max. .15 proposed .173] per Section 195-13 Use groups q and h of the zoning code of the Village of Montebello. The Parcel is located on the west side of Sterling Forest Lane at the intersection of High Gate Court, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.11 Block 1 Lot 3 in the RR-50 Zone.
ADJOURNED–Zvi Sternberg–1 Sheilah Court, Montebello, NY Application of Zvi Sternberg, 1 Sheilah Court, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals. The Application is appealing the Building Inspector’s denial of a ZBA application for an area variance for relief from Sec.195-82 D of the code of the Village of Montebello. The Parcel is located on the north side of Sheilah Court, at the intersection of Spook Rock Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 49.17 Block 1 Lot 3 in the R-55 Zone. THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED AN ADJOURNMENT TO THE DECEMBER MEETING.

Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 | NY
Happy Thanksgiving! Village hall will be closed.

Planning Board
2025-12-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
MEETING AGENDA
Joseph Brachfeld, Rella Owner LLC (Public Hearing Closed)–300 Rella Boulevard, Montebello, NY–Site Plan/Special Permit (Public Hearing is closed) Application of Rella Owner LLC, 95 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645 for a Site Plan/Special Permit to construct a combination of standard warehouse space and smaller warehouses on an 18.5 acre commercial lot. The Parcel is located on the north side or Rella Boulevard at the intersection of North Airmont Avenue, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.08 Block 1 Lot 6 in the LO-C Zone.
Indian Rock Holdings–10 Indian Rock Plaza, Montebello, NY–Amended Site Plan Application of Jake Berdugo on behalf of Indian Rock Holdings, 16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 106, New City, NY 10954 for an amended site plan to install eight (8) level-3 EV chargers in the parking lot of Indian Rock Plaza. The Parcel is located on the north side of Route 59 at the intersection of Hemion Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.10 Block 1 Lot 5.1 in the NS Zone.
Approval of the November 6, 2025 Planning Board minutes.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES meeting for tonight has been cancelled due to illness. The Public Hearing on the Cell Tower has been re-scheduled for January 21, 2026 at 7pm.
There will be a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday morning (December 23) at 10:30 am at Village Hall Senior Center in order to approve abstracts for paying bills and approve the minutes of prior meetings.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
DECEMBER 18, 2025 MEETING AGENDA
Approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Abe Kohn–17 Sterling Forest Drive, Montebello, NY Application of Abe Kohn, 17 Sterling Forest Lane, Montebello, NY which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals for variances for the construction of an addition to an existing house and an in-ground pool: Front setback for addition [req. 50’ proposed 30’]; Front yard for addition [req. 50’ proposed 30’]; Side yard for pool [req. 30’ proposed 24.9’]; FAR [max. .15 proposed .173] per Section 195-13 Use groups q and h of the zoning code of the Village of Montebello. The Parcel is located on the west side of Sterling Forest Lane at the intersection of High Gate Court, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.11 Block 1 Lot 3 in the RR-50 Zone
Hudson Design on behalf of Mendy Kempler—213 Spook Rock Road, Montebello, NY–THIS IS A PUBLIC HEARING Application of James Copeland of Hudson Design, 3052 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY 10516, which was submitted to the Village of Montebello Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of the homeowner Mendy Kempler for an area variance for: Side yard: [req. 25’; proposed 5’] per Section 195-13 Use group h of the code of the Village of Montebello. The Applicant previously received a variance for same for improvements to an existing home, however, the layout of the driveway that was built varies from the originally approved driveway layout. The Parcel is located on the east side of Spook Rock Road, 10 feet from the intersection of Topaz Court and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 49.13 Block 1 Lot 4 in the RR-50 zone.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-12-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Village Hall Senior Center, 1 Montebello Rd, MONTEBELLO, NY, 10901, United States
VILLAGE OF MONTEBELLO
December 23, 2025
Village Board of Trustees

Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Mayor’s Report
Building Department Report – November 2025
HPPC Report – November 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT
RESOLUTION: Accept the Minutes for November 6, 2025
RESOLUTION: Accept the Minutes for November 13, 2025
RESOLUTION: Accept the Minutes for November 18, 2025
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for the General Fund for December
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for the Professional Fees Fund for December
RESOLUTION: Approve the Abstract for LOC Draw Fund for December
RESOLUTION: Amending Deputy Village Attorney Hourly Pass-Through Rates
RESOLUTION: Fire Department – Ice Training Drills
Old and New Business
PUBLIC COMMENT
Executive Session
Adjournment

Christmas Eve - Office closes at 11 am
2025-12-24 | NY

Christmas
2025-12-25 | NY
Merry Christmas! Village hall will be closed.

Planning Board
2026-01-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center, 350 Haverstraw Road, Montebello, NY, 10901, United States
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Indian Rock Holdings, 10 Indian Rock Plaza, Montebello, NY– Amended Site Plan PUBLIC HEARING Application of Jake Berdugo on behalf of Indian Rock Holdings, 16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 106, New City, NY 10954 for an amended site plan to install eight (8) level-3 EV chargers in the parking lot of Indian Rock Plaza. The Parcel is located on the north side of Route 59 at the intersection of Hemion Road, and is shown on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.10 Block 1 Lot 5.1 in the NS Zone.
Filben Montebello Propco, LLC, 250 Lafayette Avenue, Montebello, NY–6-Month Extension request for use of temporary access Application of Filben Montebello Propco, LLC (The Braemar) for a six-month extension of the temporary use of the Hemion Road Access until such time that the road to Route 59 is built. The Property is located on the north side of Lafayette Avenue, 1000 feet west of the intersection of Hemion Road in the Village of Montebello which is known and designated on the Ramapo Tax Map as Section 55.10-1-2.1 in the RTE59DD zone.
Approval of the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes.
