2006-155COPY
2006-155
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. of 2006 Amending the Town of Wappinger
Zoning Law Regarding Fences
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 12th,
2006.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Joseph Ruggiero
Councilmembers - Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined that the
Town Code, Section 240-2 LB(4) of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law, should be
amended so as to allow more discretion by the Planning Board in approving fences (the
"Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is an
Unlisted action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617
NYCRR (commonly known as "SEQRA"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed Local Law is an
action for which there are no other Involved Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore,
by default, the Lead Agency for this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for consideration of
its adoption proposed Local Law No. of 2006 in the form annexed hereto; except
as specifically modified by the amendments contained therein, the Zoning Law and
Subdivision Regulations as originally adopted and amended from time to time
thereafter are to remain in full force and effect and are otherwise ratified, readopted
and confirmed.
2. The Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and hereby reserves the right to
make its Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA at the conclusion of the
Public Hearing(s) on the proposed amendments to the Town Code.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the
annexed proposed Local Law No. of 2006 for 7:30 PM on the 5t' day of July,
2006, and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof in the Town's
official newspapers not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing date.
4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the
proposed Local Law:
a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the
public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not
less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing;
b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the
public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and
Development for advisory review in accordance with Section 239 of the
General Municipal Law; and
C. To distribute a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and
the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for its
review and recommendation pursuant to Section 240-112 of the Zoning Law
prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
ROBERT L. VALDATI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/12/2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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