Meetings

• Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Exceptions for holidays) 
• Start time is 6:30 pm
• Held in person and virtually, via Zoom 
  • For Meeting Link, email Planning@Redhookny.gov 
  • Include your name, address and phone number in your email

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Planning Board is a seven year appointment, comprised of 7 members. The Board maintains one part-time clerk.

7 Members

• Chair - Sam Phelan
• Kristina Dousharm
• Arthur Salman
• Karen Smythe
• Maxine Coleman
• Ariadne Montare
• VACANT
• Planning Board Clerk - Katie Khakhar
• Liaison - Christine Kane

Currently, there is one vacancy on the Planning Board. If you are interested in applying to be a member of the board, please email your resume to both

• Katie Khakhar. Planning Board Clerk:  planning@redhookny.gov and
• Deanna Cochran, Town Clerk: townclerk@redhookny.gov

All questions and concerns for the Planning Board will come through the Planning Board Clerk, Katie Khakhar. The clerk can be reached by calling 845-758-4613 or emailing planning@redhookny.gov

Planning Department Office hours are: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 10-1. 

Call Ahead for Appointments outside of these hours.

Application Process

All applicants to the Planning Board should obtain a referral, also known as a "determination", from the Building and Zoning Department. 

In order for an application to be placed on an agenda, the Planning Board Office must receive all application fees, a paper copy of the application and a digital copy of the application emailed to planning@redhookny.gov by 12:00 noon 10 days prior to the meeting date. Check the calendar above for submission dates. 

All applications must be submitted with BOTH a hard copy and two digital copies. Hard copies can be submitted in person, or mailed to: Planning Board, 7340 S Broadway, Red Hook NY 12571. Please email the digital copy to planning@redhookny.gov. 

For Basic application forms, click on the following links:

Special Use Permit 

Minor Subdivision (For four lots or less. For Major Subdivisions, contact the Planning Office) 

Lot Line Alteration

Site Plan Checklist

Certificate of Appropriateness

- All applications should include a Short Environmental Assessment Form  (please complete part 1 only).

-Applicants who wish to be represented by someone else at Board Meeting should submit an Owner Consent Form.

- If the applicant's property is within 500 feet of a working farm, an Agricultural Data Statement  should be submitted. (if you are unsure, the Planning Board Clerk can assist you.)

Good Lights for Good Nights Guide

Lighting Guidance Packet

Native Species Planting Guide