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
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
JK Gentile	Secretary to the Land Use Records

Overview

Newburgh's unique architectural wealth was first recognized in 1973 when the Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Street Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1977, that district was expanded by the City Council as the East End Historic District, which was then enlarged and added to the National Register in 1985. The City's Architectural Review Commission (ARC), a certified agent of New York's State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) is charged with protecting and promoting the enhancement of this cultural resource.

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.