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2024-1052024-105 Resolution Directing The Removal Of Unsafe Structure 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 April 8, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following was recorded: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-105 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Q Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn F-11hd Christopher Phillips Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Next: 5/13/24 7:00 PM Al Casella Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has been advised by its Building Department that a certain unsafe structure exists at 16 Dogwood Hill, Wappingers Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, in response, the Town Board caused its structural engineer to review and report on the condition, which was culminated in the June 29, 2023 letter of Larry Werts, P.E. of CPL, wherein it was confirmed that the structure was unsafe and directed the Building Department to take efforts to cause the Owner to remove the structure; and WHEREAS, the Building Department has made numerous attempts to cause the Owner to remove the structure, including providing the required notices in accordance with Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code, which attempts have been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, the unsafe structure is now an emergency condition and the Building Inspector has requested that the Town Board authorize its removal pursuant to Chapter 93-11 of the Wappinger Town Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the information provided to it from its structural engineer and Building Department, the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Building Department to have the unsafe structure removed. All costs for same shall be assessed to the Owner pursuant to Chapter 93-10 of the Wappinger Town Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, prior to said removal, the Town Attorney is hereby directed to file a copy of the notice provided to the Owner pursuant Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code with the Dutchess County Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/13/2024 7:00 PM MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 4/8/2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. JOSEPH,"P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK Co J u n e 29, 2023 Town of Wappinger Town Board Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Re: 16 Dogwood Hills Residential Structural Evaluation CRL## 819.15034.00 Dear Board Members, CPL was requested to conduct a site visit for a visual inspection and provide our opinion of the condition of the residence at 16 Dogwood Hills located in the Town of Wappinger. This site visit occurred on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Our site visit was limited to the exterior of the residence. The interior portions of the home were inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Briefly, the property consists of a single-family residence, originally built in 1969. The house is constructed of conventional wood framed floor, wall, and roof systems with a masonry block foundation. The property also has accessory structures, a camper and site features associated with the residence. It is our opinion that the current condition of the residence is not structurally safe and should not be entered by anyone, nor should anyone be allowed adjacent to the structure. Due to the observed serious deterioration and prolonged exposure, the structural systems are in a condition that is beyond repair. Some of the observed conditions include, but are not limited to, numerous locations of large roof penetrations and failed roofing, exposed interior framing, failed cladding, severe moisture infiltration locations, and deficient roof framing conditions. Access to the home and surrounding areas may be an attraction for pests/rodents and people, including vandals. The residence should be demolished by a qualified contractor and upon completion the property and surrounding site should be left in a safe and stable condition. Based on the limited visual inspection of the Property it is our opinion that the following items relate to code deficiencies and/or hazardous conditions: • Numerous holes in roof- PMCoNYS 107.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy, PMCoNYS 107.1.1 Unsafe structures, FCoNYS 108.1.1 Unsafe structures, and FCoNYS 108.2 Structure unfit for human occupancy • Hole in chimney- PMCoNYS 107.1.2 Unsafe equipment • Soffit at west side missing - PMCoNYS 107.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy CPL Architecture I Engineering I Planning 26 IBM Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845.454.3411 CPLteam.com Town of Wappinger Town Board CO Town of Wappinger L June 29, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Should you have questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact us. Very tru ly you rs, LarryW ts, PE Structura Engineer �,OF NEW y 4T OA� r W 2 084985 A'��FESSIONP� L°