Ramapo, NY – Mosdos Chofetz Chaim, the yeshiva trying to develop an adult-student housing complex, can rent its units, despite evidence it was in violation of a state judge’s order and Ramapo laws for already beginning to house students.
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Town officials say an approval last Monday by the Ramapo Planning Board of the final site plan for the yeshiva devlopment on Grandview Avenue voids any past violation claims and allows the yeshiva to operate.
Only the state judge hearing contempt charges against Mosdos Chofetz Chaim can overrule the board’s approval, officials said last week.
Opponents involved in litigation with the yeshiva and Ramapo are planning to appeal.
Until the judge rules, the Planning Board’s approval legalizes any occupancies in the development of 60 units in 12 buildings and a religious study center.
Ramapo Town Attorney Michael Klein said the Planning Board decision also prevents the Building Department from issuing the violation notices to the yeshiva for illegal occupancies.
Instead, the Building Department issued the yeshiva temporary certificates of occupancy for close to 40 units.
Rabbi Areyh Zaks, the developer, exercised his rights and requested a temporary certificate, chief building inspector Anthony Mallia said.
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