Hart et al v. Town of Guilderland et al
Plaintiff: Kevin McDonald, Lisa Hart, Red-Kap Sales, Inc., 1667 Western Avenue, LLC, Thomas Hart and Sarah McDonald
Defendant: Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Planning Board of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC and Rapp Road Development, LLC
Case Number: 1:2020cv00475
Filed: April 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Mae A D'Agostino
Referring Judge: Daniel J Stewart
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 23, 2020 CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re #34 Reply to Response to Motion. Corrected case number. (khr)
June 19, 2020 Filing 35 MEMORANDUM OF LAW re #29 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction,,, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Rosborough, Robert)
June 19, 2020 Filing 34 REPLY to Response to Motion re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Declaration of Roger Keating, P.E. filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A to Keating Declaration (CV))(Rosborough, Robert) (Main Document 34 replaced on 6/23/2020) (khr, ).
June 19, 2020 Filing 33 REPLY to Response to Motion re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Reply Declaration of Kenneth Kovalchik filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A to Kovalchik Reply Declaration (Pyramid Site Plan), #2 Exhibit(s) B to Kovalchik Reply Declaration (Town Code 247-30), #3 Exhibit(s) C to Kovalchik Reply Declaration (Town Code 247-1), #4 Exhibit(s) D to Kovalchik Reply Declaration (Rapp Rd. Subdivision Application))(Rosborough, Robert)
June 15, 2020 Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim on behalf of plaintiffs filed by Lisa Hart. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Engineer's Declaration, #2 Exhibit(s) CV, #3 Exhibit(s) Analysis of clearcut acreage)(Bacon, James)
June 15, 2020 Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae filed by Save the Pine Bush Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law In support of Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, #2 Exhibit(s) Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief) Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Ommen, Todd)
June 1, 2020 Filing 30 MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER denying #2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction: The Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiffs' motion to for a preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. 2) is DENIED; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Memorandum-Decision and Order on all parties in accordance with the Local Rules. Signed by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino on 6/1/20. (ban)
May 26, 2020 CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re #28 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Corrected TEXT to correct the name of document. (khr)
May 25, 2020 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion Hearing set for 6/30/2020 09:30 AM in Albany before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino Response to Motion due by 6/15/2020 Reply to Response to Motion due by 6/19/2020. filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert S. Rosborough IV, #2 Exhibit(s) A to Declaration of Robert S. Rosborough IV (May 13, 2020 Town of Guilderland Planning Board Public Hearing Transcript), #3 Memorandum of Law) (Rosborough, Robert)
May 22, 2020 Filing 28 REPLY to MOTION for Preliminary Injunction #2 filed by Lisa Hart. (Bacon, James) Modified on 5/26/2020 (khr).
May 18, 2020 Filing 27 MEMORANDUM OF LAW re #2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,, filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Robert S. Rosborough IV filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A (Decision and Order in Matter of Tresselt v. Town of Guilderland Zoning Bd. of Appeals))(Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 25 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of James Soos filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A (Site Plan))(Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 24 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Kenneth Kovalchik filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A (Westmere Study), #2 Exhibit(s) B (Local Law #4), #3 Exhibit(s) C (Site Plan Showing Berm), #4 Exhibit(s) D (Exit Options), #5 Exhibit(s) E (SEQRA EAF Parts 1-3), #6 Exhibit(s) F (SEQRA Positive Declaration), #7 Exhibit(s) G (Special Use Permit Application), #8 Exhibit(s) H (Resolution Accepting SEQRA Draft EIS), #9 Exhibit(s) I (Town Tree Cutting Notice), #10 Exhibit(s) J (Wetlands Photos), #11 Exhibit(s) K (Tree Cutting Report))(Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 23 AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Michael Bontje filed by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland, Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A (Curriculum Vitae), #2 Exhibit(s) B (Site Plan), #3 Exhibit(s) C (Relevant Portion of Report), #4 Exhibit(s) D (Aerial photograph map), #5 Exhibit(s) E (Correspondence from NYSDEC), #6 Exhibit(s) F (Water Test Results), #7 Exhibit(s) G (Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission's Letter))(Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 22 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Crossgates Releaseco, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Crossgates Land Company, LLC for Crossgates Releaseco, LLC.. (Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 21 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rapp Road Development, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Crossgates Land Company, LLC for Rapp Road Development, LLC.. (Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 20 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pyramid Management Group, LLC. (Rosborough, Robert)
May 18, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert L. Sweeney on behalf of Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC (Sweeney, Robert)
May 18, 2020 TEXT Minute Entry for Telephone Pre-Motion Conference held on 5/18/2020 before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino: Appearances by James Bacon, Esq. for the Plaintiff; James Melita, Esq. for the Town defendants; and Robert Rosborough, Esq. for the Pyramid defendants; Judge D'Agostino addresses counsel regarding the defendant's pre-motion letter requests. Counsel are to file their motions to dismiss on or before 5/25/20; The motions shall be made returnable for June 30, 2020 (ON SUBMIT) before Judge D'Agostino; The plaintiff's response papers shall be filed on or before 6/15/20; Reply papers are to be filed on or before 6/19/20. The motions will be decided on the submission of the papers only. No personal appearances are necessary. (Court Reporter Jacqueline Stroffolino, CRD Britney Norton [Time 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.]) (ban)
May 13, 2020 Filing 18 WAIVER OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT BY ALL PARTIES - this case will remain assigned to Judge D'Agostino.(ban)
May 12, 2020 ***Answer due date updated for Planning Board of Guilderland answer due 6/24/2020; Town of Guilderland answer due 6/24/2020; Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland answer due 6/24/2020. (dpk)
May 11, 2020 Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Town of Guilderland. (Melita, James)
May 11, 2020 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by James P. Melita, Jr on behalf of Town of Guilderland (Melita, James)
May 8, 2020 Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Rapp Road Development, LLC, Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Pyramid Management Group, LLC. Rapp Road Development, LLC waiver sent on 4/25/2020, answer due 6/24/2020; Crossgates Releaseco, LLC waiver sent on 4/25/2020, answer due 6/24/2020; Pyramid Management Group, LLC waiver sent on 4/25/2020, answer due 6/24/2020. (ban)
May 8, 2020 Filing 14 RESPONSE TO LETTER BRIEF filed by Lisa Hart as to #13 Letter Request/Motion filed by Town of Guilderland, #10 Letter Request/Motion, filed by Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Crossgates Releaseco, LLC . (Bacon, James)
May 7, 2020 Filing 13 Letter Motion from James P. Melita, Esq. for Town of Guilderland requesting pre-trial motion conference submitted to Judge Hon. Mae A.D'Agostino, U.S. District Judge . (Melita, James)
May 7, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Gabriella Levine on behalf of Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC (Levine, Gabriella)
May 6, 2020 Filing 11 RESPONSE to Motion re #8 Letter regarding service Letter Motion from James Bacon for Lisa Hart requesting Plaintiffs submitted to Judge Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino filed by Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Executed Waiver of Service)(Rosborough, Robert)
May 6, 2020 Filing 10 Letter Motion from Robert Rosborough for Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC requesting Pre-Motion Conference in Anticipation of Filing a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint submitted to Judge Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino . (Rosborough, Robert)
May 6, 2020 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert S. Rosborough, IV on behalf of Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC (Rosborough, Robert)
May 5, 2020 Filing 8 Letter regarding service Letter Motion from James Bacon for Lisa Hart requesting Plaintiffs submitted to Judge Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino . (Bacon, James)
April 28, 2020 Filing 7 TEXT-ONLY NOTICE REGARDING JUDGE D'AGOSTINO CASE DISPOSITION PILOT - Please refer to the Individual Rules and Practices of the Hon. Mae A. D'Agostino, U.S. District Judge, for guidance regarding the Case Disposition Pilot. https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/sites/nynd/files/MAD_Rules_of_Practice_04_14_2020.pdf. (pjh, )
April 28, 2020 Filing 4 G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 7/22/2020 at 10:30 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 7/15/2020. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (pjh, )
April 28, 2020 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Crossgates Releaseco, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued as to the Planning Board of Guilderland, #2 Summons Issued as to the Town of Guilderland, #3 Summons Issued as to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland, #4 Summons Issued as to Pyramid Management Group, LLC, #5 Summons Issued as to Rapp Road Development, LLC)(pjh, )
April 25, 2020 Filing 6 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by 1667 Western Avenue, LLC. (pjh, )
April 25, 2020 Filing 5 FRCP 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Red-Kap Sales, Inc. (pjh, )
April 25, 2020 Filing 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion Hearing set for 6/2/2020 10:00 AM in Albany before U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino Response to Motion due by 5/18/2020 Reply to Response to Motion due by 5/22/2020. filed by 1667 Western Avenue, LLC, Lisa Hart, Thomas Hart, Kevin McDonald, Sarah McDonald and Red-Kap Sales, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Affidavit of Dr. Erik Kiviat, #3 Dr. Erik Kiviat Curriculum Vitae, #4 Affidavit of Lisa Hart, #5 Attachment 1 to Lisa Hart Affidavit, #6 Attachment 2 to Lisa Hart Affidavit, #7 Affidavit of Kevin McDonald, #8 Attachment 1 to Kevin McDonald Affidavit, #9 Affidavit of James Bacon, Esq., #10 Complaint, #11 Exhibit A, #12 Exhibit B, #13 Exhibit C, #14 Exhibit D, #15 Exhibit E, #16 Exhibit F, #17 Exhibit G, #18 Exhibit H, #19 Exhibit I, #20 Exhibit J, #21 Exhibit K, #22 Exhibit L, #23 Exhibit M, #24 Exhibit N, #25 Exhibit O, #26 Exhibit P, #27 Exhibit Q, #28 Exhibit R, #29 Exhibit S, #30 Exhibit T, #31 Exhibit U, #32 Exhibit V, #33 Exhibit W, #34 Exhibit W-1, #35 Exhibit W-2, #36 Exhibit X, #37 Exhibit Y, #38 Exhibit Z, #39 Exhibit AA, #40 Exhibit BB, #41 Exhibit CC, #42 Exhibit DD, #43 Exhibit EE, #44 Exhibit FF, #45 Exhibit GG) (pjh, )
April 25, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Crossgates Releaseco, LLC, Planning Board of Guilderland, Pyramid Management Group, LLC, Rapp Road Development, LLC, Town of Guilderland and Zoning Board of Appeals of Guilderland (Filing fee $400 receipt number ANYNDC-5102037) filed by Red-Kap Sales, Inc., Lisa Hart, Sarah McDonald, 1667 Western Avenue, LLC, Thomas Hart and Kevin McDonald. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S, #20 Exhibit T, #21 Exhibit U, #22 Exhibit V, #23 Exhibit W, #24 Exhibit W-1, #25 Exhibit W-2, #26 Exhibit X, #27 Exhibit Y, #28 Exhibit Z, #29 Exhibit AA, #30 Exhibit BB, #31 Exhibit CC, #32 Exhibit DD, #33 Exhibit EE, #34 Exhibit FF, #35 Exhibit GG, #36 Affidavit of Dr. Erik Kiviat, #37 Dr. Erik Kiviat Curriculum Vitae, #38 Affidavit of Lisa Hart, #39 Attachment 1 to Lisa Hart Affidavit, #40 Attachment 2 to Lisa Hart Affidavit, #41 Affidavit of Kevin McDonald, #42 Attachment 1 to Kevin McDonald Affidavit, #43 Affidavit of James Bacon, Esq., #44 Civil Cover Sheet)(pjh, )

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Defendant: Crossgates Releaseco, LLC
Represented By: Gabriella Levine
Represented By: Robert S. Rosborough, IV
Represented By: Robert L. Sweeney
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Plaintiff: Kevin McDonald
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Plaintiff: Thomas Hart
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