2021-166
2021-166
Resolution Introducing Proposed Local Law _____ Entitled “A Local Law Amending The
Town’s Zoning Map For The Purpose Of Rezoning A Property To The R-20 District”
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 December
13, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-166
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the petition of a resident at 26 Myers Corners Road
to rezone the property from Conservation Commercial District to R-20; and
WHEREAS, the property was previously zoned R-20 prior to the adoption of Local Law 4 of
2014 so it is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of the annexed Local Law to amend the
Town Zoning Code to revert the property to R-20 Zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed adoption of the aforementioned
Local Law is an unlisted action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.4 and it is the only agency having
approval jurisdiction over the action therefore it is established as the lead agency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town Board hereby introduces for adoption proposed Local Law entitled “A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN’S ZONING MAP FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REZONING A PROPERTY TO THE R-20 DISTRICT” in the form annexed hereto; and
2. That the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of
Local Law entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN’S ZONING MAP FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REZONING A PROPERTY TO THE R-20 DISTRICT” to be held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 10th day of
January, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., and the Town Clerk is directed to post the Notice of the
Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto and to publish same in the Southern Dutchess
News and Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law
3. 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, the Full
Environmental Assessment Form 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, the Full
Environmental Assessment Form and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess County
Department of Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with
Section 239 of the New York State 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 prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/13/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK