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Architectural Review Commission
Meetings
Time: 6:30pm
2nd Tuesday of every month
Meeting Location : Activity Center 401 Washington Street Newburgh NY 12550
Secretary to the Land Use Boards Phone: 845-569-7383
Agendas & Minutes
- Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
Commission members are appointed by the City Manager to 5-year terms. The Commission must include:
- All individuals who have shown interest in and commitment to architecture and historic preservation
- At least 3 residents of a historic district or building
- At least one architect
- At least one historian
Name | Title |
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Michele Basch | Chairperson |
Michael Buonanno | Architect |
Carson Carter | Commissioner |
Kate Flanagan | Commissioner |
Christopher Hanson | Commissioner |
James Kelly | Historian |
Schnekwa McNeil | Alternate Commissioner |
Gregory Nato | Alternate Commissioner |
Staff Contact | Title |
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JK Gentile | Secretary to the Land Use Records |
Overview
Both residential and income-producing properties located in the City's East End Historic district may be eligible for a 20% federal income tax credit for the substantial rehabilitation (both interior and exterior) of historic properties. For income-producing properties, the final dollar amount is based on the cost of the rehabilitation; in effect, 20% of the rehab costs will be borne by the federal government. The credit for rehabilitation work on historic residential structures will cover 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of structures, up to a credit value of $50,000. Houses must be owner-occupied. At least $5,000 must be expended on qualifying work and at least 5% of the total project must be spent on the exterior of the building. For both income-producing and residential structures, the work performed must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and be approved by the Newburgh Architectural Review Commission.
For more information, visit the New York State Historic Preservation Office.
Consent Agenda Policy & Procedures
In October of 2105, the ARC adopted a Consent Agenda Policy and Procedures (PDF) to enable the ARC to increase the efficiency of the Commission. The ARC may utilize a consent agenda to approve applications for Certificates of Appropriateness that meet the eligibility criteria.
East End Historic District
In February 2008, the City Council adopted updated Design Guidelines for the East End Historic District.
East End Documents
- Colonial Terraces Design District Map (PDF)
- East End Historic District - 1980 Photographs - Addresses May Have Changed (PDF)
- East End Historic District Map (PDF)
- East End Historic District Nomination 1980 - Nomination Form (PDF)
- East End Historic District Nomination 1980 (PDF)
- Historic District 2004 Expansion OPRHP East End District (PDF)
Additional Information
- For information on applications, fees, and meeting agendas, please contact the Code Compliance/Building Department at 569-7400.
- For the code establishing the ARC and defining its responsibilities, see Section 300.22 of the City Code.
- In January 2008, Ordinance 2008-1 (PDF) revised the code to allow the architect of the ARC to be a non-resident of the City.