2024-07-08Town of Wappinger
Regular Meeting
- Minutes -
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappingerny.gov
Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5772
Monday, July 8, 2024 7:00 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status
Arrived
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
7:00 PM
William H. Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:00 PM
Angela Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
7:00 PM
Christopher Phillips
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:00 PM
Al Casella
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:00 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Town Clerk
Present
7:00 PM
II. Opening Items
1. Salute to the Flag
2. Bishop Gerardo Colacicco, St. Mary Our Lady of the Falls Catholic Church, followed by a
moment of silent meditation
III. Agenda and Minutes
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of June 24, 2024
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
IV. Public Hearings
1. Motion To: Open Public Hearing
Town of Wappinger Page I Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Resolution Introducing Local Law No. 2 Of 2024 Which Would Amend Chapter 217,
Zoning, Of The Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
Marcy Wagman addressed the Board thanked the board for taking initiative to work on the Town
Code during the moratorium. She supports
Tiny Homes.
V. Public Portion
1. Motion To: Open Public Portion
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
Grace Martin added her support to finish Martz field work.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Close Public Portion
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
VI. Discussions
1. Town Financial Update — Cavaccini / Servidio
Comptroller Servidio presented the financial update.
2. Town IT Infrastructure Update — Beale / Roberts
Craig Roberts rose to discuss IT security. He explained a training system in place.
VII. Resolutions - Consent
RESOLUTION: 2024-151
Resolution Authorizing The Supervisor To Apply For And Receive Funding Under The
2024 NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant Program For Critical
Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
Improvements To The Mid -Point Park Sewer District
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger (Town Board) was notified by New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (SPDES) permit authorizing the wastewater discharge from the Wappinger Sewer District requires
upgraded disinfection treatment measures to be installed at the sewer treatment facility; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board supports and encourages participation in a variety of grant and loan programs
to reduce the financial burden to residents in the Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger prepared a Wastewater Engineering Study under the NYSEFC
Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) Program to determine the preferred alternative for providing proper
disinfection to comply with NYSDEC SPDES permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has made available a
2024 Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program under which the proposed improvements
identified in the Wastewater Engineering Study for the Sewer District are eligible;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to prepare and submit a
2024 NYSDEC WQIP grant application on behalf of the Town of Wappinger on or before the grant
deadline of July 31, 2024 for construction of the identified required improvements to Mid -Point Park Sewer
District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger is hereby committed to using municipal
funds to provide a local cash match of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the grant request towards
eligible expenses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that engineering and design of the required improvements is not an
eligible grant expense and therefore the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to
engage the Town's engineering consultant to complete the engineering and final design using non-WQIP
funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
submit a WQIP application to the NYSDEC and is authorized to execute all other documents necessary
for the implementation of this work, and is also authorized to execute all financial and/or administrative
processes relating to the grant program.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
.a Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-151
No/Nay„
Absent„
Q Adopted
.
„Yes/Aye
„Abstain„
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini„
....... .................
Voter
Q
❑ .,...
❑
❑
... ...... ..
❑ Defeated
Wam H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
o
0
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q❑
................
❑
❑
Al Casella
Mover
El
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2024-154
Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
Resolution Authorizing The Termination Of A Town Of Wappinger Employee
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the termination
of Employee #9795 within the probation period.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the calculation
and payment due to this employee in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Personnel
Policy/Manual.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-154
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter ... ,......
Q
❑ ....,....
❑
..❑ .. ...
❑
,......❑.....
❑ Defeated
Wam H. Beale ........................
............
Voter
.......................
Q ......,........
....... .....
❑..
................
....... ...............
.
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q
❑ ................
❑
❑
Al Casella
.Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2024-156
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Laborers
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring seasonal employees in the Buildings and
Grounds Department to assist with the repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds is
necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources authorizes the
appointment of employees by the Town on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds recommends the appointment of five
employees as Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $18.00 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to April 29, 2024.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints ChristopherVanderlinde as Seasonal Laborerwho shall
be compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to May 20, 2024.
3. The Town Board hereby appoints Nihuche Lopez as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to May 29, 2024.
4. The Town Board hereby appoints Ethan Rastadt as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to May 13, 2024.
5. The Town Board hereby appoints Francis Steinhauer as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date of July 17, 2024.
4. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess
County Department of Human Resources.
Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
5. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human
Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the
Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.
6. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
7. The 2024 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-156
-c
orrespondence
Lo - 2 24-71-0
Number
TO
From
Date
Cate Rec" Re:
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q AdoptedYes/Aye
7!1024
7!312824 Justice Morithly Report, June 2'824
7!812824
..,..
Torn Board
Heather L. Kitchen
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini„
Voter
Q
..Q......
❑
❑ ................
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale .........................
Voter
❑ Defeated
.....❑..............
❑
❑.....
...........
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Christopher Phillips
Al Casella
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2024-157
Correspondence Log
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
F
-c
orrespondence
Lo - 2 24-71-0
Number
TO
From
Date
Cate Rec" Re:
Agenda [gate
87-88-881
Torn Board
Nicholas C. Maselli
7!1024
7!312824 Justice Morithly Report, June 2'824
7!812824
87-88-882
Torn Board
Heather L. Kitchen
71112824
71312824 Justice Morithly Re ort, June 2'824
71812824
87-88-883
Torn Board
Code Enforcement ae 71112824
71112824 Monthly Report, A di une 2024.
7 812824
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the
attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
.a Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-157
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
..
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini„
Voter
El
❑
❑ ...
❑
,... ..❑ .....
❑ Defeated
Wam H. Beale .........................
Voter
Q ....
❑ ....
❑..
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q❑
................
❑
❑
Al Casella
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VIII. Resolutions - Non Consent
RESOLUTION: 2024-150
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 Of 2024 Which Would Amend Chapter 217,
Subdivision of Land, Of The Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2024 which
would amend Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land, of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of
Definitions; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law was duly advertised in the
Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on July 8, 2024 and August 19, 2024; and all parties
in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), the Proposed Action is the amendment of Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land of the Town
Code with respect to a variety of definitions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action 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; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the proposed Local Law to the Town Planning Board
for its advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, as in accordance with Section 239 of the New York State General Municipal
Law, the Town Board referred the proposed Local Law to the Dutchess County Department of
Planning and Development (DCDPD) for its advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, in response to said referral the DCDPD responded and whose comments were
duly noted; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to the comments of the Town
Planning Board and the DCDPD; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger for at least ten (10) days prior to the adoption of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and statements set forth
above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. The Town Board, after due deliberation, finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to
adopt said Local Law, and the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.2 of 2024, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; except as specifically modified
by the amendments contained therein, the Town Code, as originally adopted and amended
from time to time thereafter, is to remain in full force and effect.
I The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting into the
Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local
Law to the Secretary of State of New York.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-150
❑ Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale .........................
Voter ....
.......Q ......
......❑ .......,.......
❑......
❑ ....
Q Tabled
Angela Bettina ............................
Mover ..
...... El .....
❑ .....
❑......
❑ .....
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Next: 8/19/24 7:00 PM
Al Casella..................................
Seconder........
Q ...............
❑.................
❑................
❑.......
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2024-152
Authorizing The Retention Of Napoli Shkolnik As Special Counsel To Commence
Litigation Against At&T, Verizon, And Any And All Parties To Recover The Town's
Damages In Combatting Contamination Of Soil Caused By Degrading Lead Clad Cables
WHEREAS, utility companies previously installed and buried underground lead clad
communications cables in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the public nuisance they created, can cause a significant issue to our environment in
our community, and
WHEREAS, communities throughout the United States have seen property damages arising out of
the contamination of soil and water sources by a sprawling network of degrading lead -clad copper
cables abandoned by telecommunication companies AT&T, Verizon and other companies in the
United States responsible for the installation and maintenance of lead cable lines, and
WHEREAS, there are confirmed lead clad underground cables in the Town of Wappinger and Village
of Wappingers Falls, and
WHEREAS, it is the view of the Town Board that the Town of Wappinger should participate in the
multi -district litigation to recover damages from those companies who installed, buried, and later
abandoned,and
Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
WHEREAS, the law firm of Napoli Shkolnik have extensive experience in environmental protection,
and they should be retained ass pecia I counsel to prosecute such litigation on behalf of the Town,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of hereby authorizes and approves the
commencement of civil litigation on behalf of the Town of Wappinger against AT&T, Verizon, And Any
and all Parties to Recover the Town's Damages in Combatting Contamination of Soil Caused by
Degrading Lead Clad Cables, and
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby
authorized to execute a retainer agreement with the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik to serve as special
counsel to the Town of Wappinger with respect to the initiation and prosecution of such litigation on
a contingency fee basis with such amounts to be computed on the net sum recovered after
deducting allowable expenses that have been advanced by special counsel; with no monies to be
paid to special counsel for any work performed, costs incurred or disbursements made by special
counsel in the event no recovery to the Town is obtained by special counsel.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-152
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
..........
.......
..... .
❑ Adopted as Amended
7oseh D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
.......................................................................................................................
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter..
El ....
❑ ....
❑ ....
❑ ...
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
..................................
Mover
El ...............
❑ .................
❑ ................
❑
Al Casella
Seconder........
Q
❑
❑
❑.......
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2024-153
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. 3 Of 2024 Which Would Amend Chapters 247, 85,
and 240, Zoning, Of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions, and Zoning
Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2024 which
would Amend Chapters 247, 85 and 240, Zoning, Of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of
Definitions, and Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), the Proposed Action is the amendment of Chapters 247, 85 and 240, Zoning, Of the Town
Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions, and Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and
Planning 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
Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
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; and
WHEREAS, a Determination of Significance has not yet been made with respect to the
Proposed Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and statements set forth
above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. The Town Board hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law No. 3
of 2024 in the form annexed hereto.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the annexed
proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 for 7:00 PM on the 19th day of August, 2024 and the Town
Clerk is hereby directed to post the notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto
and to publish same in the Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal 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 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
.a Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-153
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as AmendedJoseph
D. Cavaccini„
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
....... ...
....
Q
....... ................
❑ .........
❑
....... ....
❑
.......
❑ Tabled
Angela BettinaMoyer...
,......
El ....
❑ .....,......
❑ ...
❑ ...
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
......... Voter
... .........
Q .................
❑ ................
b ................
d .......
Al Casella
Seconder
Q
o
o
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2024-155
Resolution Awarding Contract For Major Daniel Martz Vietnam War Memorial
Rehabilitation Project
WHEREAS, in 1966 the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger dedicated the new recreation area at
the corner of Montfort Road and Pye Lane in memory of Major Daniel Martz who was the first
Dutchess County resident to die inaction in the Vietnam War, and
WHEREAS, the monument reflecting this dedication has entered into a state of neglect and is in
need of rehabilitation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger finds it appropriate to relocate and enhance
this monument to be a prominent feature at Martz Field Recreation Facility, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds had estimated that the required workwould be
less $35,000 which would not require competitive bidding, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously allocated only $20,000 in Parkland Trust Funds to fund
this expense, and
WHEREAS, the Town obtained three quotes for the project, and
WHEREAS, Aguado Landscapingwas the lowest quote at $29,980.00, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Aguado Landscaping should be awarded a contract for the work
set forth in the Request for Proposals annexed to this resolution, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger hereby awards a contract for the Major Daniel Martz Vietnam
Memorial Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $29,980.00.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes an additional $9,980.00 to fund the project in its entirety
from Parkland Trust for a total of $29,980.00.
3. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
above-described agreement in the form annexed hereto with such changes as the Town Supervisor
may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
.a Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-155
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent„
Q Adopted
„ ,,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
„Yes/Aye
.
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini„
Voter
Q ....
❑ ........,......
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale .........................
Voter
.............
El
....... ................
❑
❑ ...
❑ ...
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter.... ,......
El ....
❑ .....,......
❑ ...
❑ ...
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
July 08, 2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 8/15/2024
Regular Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024
IX. Items for Special Consideration/New Business
X. Executive Session and Adjournment
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES:
Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES:
Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
XI. Adjournment
Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES:
Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Town of Wappinger Page 11 Printed 8/15/2024
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-151
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Grants
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
DOC ID: 6208
Resolution Authorizing The Supervisor To Apply For And
Receive Funding Under The 2024 NYSDEC Water Quality
Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant Program For Critical
Improvements To The Mid -Point Park Sewer District
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger (Town Board) was notified by New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (SPDES) permit authorizing the wastewater discharge from the Wappinger Sewer District requires
upgraded disinfection treatment measures to be installed at the sewer treatment facility; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board supports and encourages participation in a variety of grant and loan programs
to reduce the financial burden to residents in the Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger prepared a Wastewater Engineering Study under the NYSEFC
Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) Program to determine the preferred alternative for providing proper
disinfection to comply with NYSDEC SPDES permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has made available a
2024 Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program under which the proposed improvements
identified in the Wastewater Engineering Study for the Sewer District are eligible;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to prepare and submit a
2024 NYSDEC WQIP grant application on behalf of the Town of Wappinger on or before the grant
deadline of July 31, 2024 for construction of the identified required improvements to Mid -Point Park Sewer
District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger is hereby committed to using municipal
funds to provide a local cash match of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the grant request towards
eligible expenses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that engineering and design of the required improvements is not an
eligible grant expense and therefore the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to
engage the Town's engineering consultant to complete the engineering and final design using non-WQIP
funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
submit a WQIP application to the NYSDEC and is authorized to execute all other documents necessary
for the implementation of this work, and is also authorized to execute all financial and/or administrative
processes relating to the grant program.
Updated: 7/2/2024 1:53 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Resolution 2024-151
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Meeting of July 8, 2024
Updated: 7/2/2024 1:53 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2
TOWN SUPERVISOR
Joseph D. Cavaccini
July 2, 2024
OFFICE OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR
Sean Mahar, Acting Commissioner
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-0001
Re: 2024 Consolidated Funding Application (CIA)
DEC Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP)
Mid -Point Park Sewer District Improvements
Town of Wappinger New York
Dear Commissioner Mahar,
TOWN HALL
20 M IDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
WWW.T0WNOFWAPP1NGER.NY.GO'
(845) 297-4158 - Main
(845) 297-2744 - Direct
(845)297-4558 Fax
On behalf of the Town of Wappinger, I am pleased to submit an application to the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program for
the Town of Wappinger Mid -Point Park Sewer District Improvements Project
The improvements are necessary to address and satisfy NYSDEC SPDES pen -nit violation
notices and consent orders. A recent modification to the SPDES permit for the facility proposes
lower ammonia and dissolved oxygen limits, making it impossible to meet the permit threshold
with the facility's current infrastructure. The funding requested in the Town's FY2024 WIIA and
WQIP applications will assist in making critical improvements, consistent with the NYSDEC's
compliance period.
The Mid -Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), serving approximately 150 single-family
residential units, was constructed nearly 50 years ago, and is nearing the end of its useful life. In
addition, the facility has been experiencing average daily flows into the plant of approximately
100,000 gpd, due to inflow/infiltration issues, which far exceeds the current SPDES permit limits
of 66,000 gpd.
Based on careful evaluation of three viable alternatives through a NYSEFC- EPG funded study,
this project seeks full replacement of the existing facility. This corrective action has the lowest
capital and life -cycle costs, placing less of a financial burden on the Town and district users. The
project includes:
Phase I of the sewer system rehabilitation to resolve leaking laterals and joint
leakage/collapses to minimize I&I flows to the WWTP.
It -
Lo
It -
4
N
CD
N
co
• Phase Hof the project to replace the Mid -Point WWTP with anew Membrane Bio -
Reactor (MBR) -style activated sludge treatment system..
With only 150 single family residential units, the Town cannot comply with the consent order
and violation notice without a WQIP grant award. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this
funding. I look forward to your favorable response. If I can be of further assistance, please do not
hesitate to contact my office.
Respectfully submitted,
OYoseph D. Cavaccini
Wappinger Town Supervisor
It -
LO
It4
N
O
N
U)
n
u
Town of Wappinger Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Appointments / Terminations
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Town Clerk Joseph P. Paoloni
RESOLUTION 2024-154 Doc ID: 6212
Resolution Authorizing The Termination Of A Town Of
Wappinger Employee
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the termination
of Employee #9795 within the probation period.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the calculation
and payment due to this employee in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Personnel
Policy/Manual.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/3/2024 3:24 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-156
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Appointments / Terminations
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors:
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Laborers
DOC ID: 6213
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring seasonal employees in the Buildings and
Grounds Department to assist with the repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds is
necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources authorizes the
appointment of employees by the Town on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds recommends the appointment of five
employees as Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $18.00 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to April 29, 2024.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints ChristopherVanderlinde as Seasonal Laborerwho shall
be compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to May 20, 2024.
3. The Town Board hereby appoints Nihuche Lopez as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hour with a starting date retroactive to May 29, 2024.
4. The Town Board hereby appoints Ethan Rastadt as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date retroactive to May 13, 2024.
5. The Town Board hereby appoints Francis Steinhauer as Seasonal Laborerwho shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hourwith a starting date of July 17, 2024.
4. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess
County Department of Human Resources.
5. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human
Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the
Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.
6. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
7. The 2024 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/3/2024 3:29 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-157
Correspondence Log
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Correspondence
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
DOC ID: 6214
F
-c
orrespondence
I
Log
I
- 2 24-071-08
I
Number
TO
FFIDM
Date Date Rec' Re:
Agenda Date
07-08-001
Town Board
Nicholas C. Maselli
7/1/2024
7/3/2,024 Justice Month! y Report, June 2024
7/8/2,024
07-08-002
Tovvii Board
Heather L. Ktcheri
7/1/2024
7/312024 Justice Month! y Re ort, June 2024
7/812024
07-08-003
Town Board
Code Enforcement Deo 7/112024
711/2024 Monthly Re ort, April, urie 2024
7 872824
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the
attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/3/2024 3:38 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
E
/
k
§
/
0
LIE
Lo
\
C�
m
w
w
2
I-
9
CD
q
ƒ
E
\
k
2
\
\
/
OgNN
.
■
=
2
2
2R&R
■
Q
\\7
/
(\
�
�
§
�
{
\CL
/
co
CL
�
ƒƒ<
■
»
�
�
/
/
\
�
\
\
>)
\
\
0
Co
\\/
U
G
w
w
J/fN
■
a
7
9
❑
0
\
\
\
@
///
(
�
�
�
�
0CL
0.
E�ct
/
3
0
0
LM
cu
E
LM
0
»22
?
0�o
b
/
\k\
o
y
2
2
/\/
/f/
r
a
r
E
/
/
/
2\\C)
\\\
E
/
k
§
/
0
LIE
Lo
\
C�
m
w
w
2
I-
9
CD
q
ƒ
E
\
k
TOWN JUSTICE
[JEATHER L. KITCHEN
July 1", 2024
TOWN
OF IVAPPINGE
eq //)
IUSTFCE COURT
20 MIDDLEBUSIR R17
WAPPINGE.RS, NY 12.5913-0324
(815) 297-607U
(845) 297-7739
FAX: ( 845) 297-0145
COURT HOURS:
Tuesday 5:301 P.M,
2"" aad? 4`°' Wcclne.sday's 5:30 P.M.
I aria 3`° Thvr-sday's 5:30 P.M.
Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board
Town of Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers, NY 12590
Re: Nicholas C. Maselli, Town Justice Monthly Report, June 2024
Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and .Members of the -Town Board;
TOWN JUSTICE
NICHOLAS C. MASELIA
V
05 Zak eC
59p
The following is a report of the cases disposed of d -lying the month of June 2024;
16 Penal Law matter resulting in $455.00 collected in fines and fees. re
269 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $24,874.00 collected in fines and 00
fees. ti
13 Civil matters resulting in $197.00 collected in fees. N
15 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $1,330:00 collected in fees. N
2 Executive Law matter resulting in $100.00 collected in. fees.
1 Alcohol Beverage Control Law matter resulting in $0.00 collected in fines.
1 Criminal Procedure Law resulting in $0.00 collected in fines.
3 Transportation Law matters resulting in $0.00 collected in fines. Q
4 Town Ordinance Law matters resulting in $115.00 collected in fines.
I have forwarded a check in the amount of $27,071.00 to the Town of Wappinger
Comptroller. In addition, I am holding $25,115.00 in pending bail.
Res ectfully submitted,
W4" �e.
ft4
Nicholas C. Maselli
Town Justice
cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk
TOWN JUSTICE
HEATHER L. KITCHEN
July 151, 2024
JUSTICE COURT
20 MIDDLEBUSH RD
WAPPINGERS, NY 12590-0324
(845)297-6070
FAX: (845) 297-0145
Supervisor Cavacrini and Members of the Town Board
Town of Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers, NY 12590
Re: Heather L. Kitchen, Town Justice Monthly Report, June 2024
Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board;
The following is a report of the cases disposed of during the month of June 2024;
TOWN JUSTICE
NICHOLAS C. IMIASELLI
-IO,� ed
8 Penal Law matters resulting in. $0.00 collected in fines and fees.
271 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $25,594.00 collected in fines and fees.
6 Civil matters resulting in $90.00 collected in fees.
17 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $1,680.00 collected in fees.
I TAX Law matter resulting in $0.00 collected in fines.
I have forwarded a check in the amount of $27,364.00 to the Town of Wappinger Comptroller. In addition, I am
holding $2,693.00 in pending bail.
Respectfully s mitt
Heather tc
Town Justice
cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk
Departments
Category
145
CLERKS
Clerks
Applications entered
20
Applications into permits
39
CO or CC issued
14
Legalization charged @ $250.
15
CO Search received
28
CO Search closed
24
Complaints Received
7
FOILS
2
Building escrow received
26
Violations sent out
0
Expired Permit Letters sent
6
Operational/Assembly reminders
d
Filing days
aplr,e\ -
Plot plans received
102
Research for residents
pVpointments made
37
Misc. Payments
Return Mail sorted
e
Letters mailed
14
3
4
emails
33
Phone calls
41
Window: people helped
102
Back Flow Preventor
5
Violation letters sent out
4
Permit extensions
5
Classes
46
Meetings
1014
Supply order
1242
SWO FEE
911
BUILDING INSPECTORS
Building Inspectors
Inspections
226
Building Permits Issued
Building permits amended
Building Permit voided
15
Certificate of occupancy
Expired permits re -opened
Expired permits closed
3
Legalizations charged $250
Complaints received
Complaints closed
Apr -24 May -24 Jun -24
128
108
145
43
34
51
20
39
12
14
21
15
33
28
17
24
11
7
12
2
48
26
34
0
1
6
1
15
1
1
102
4
7
37
42
56
136
2
3
4
67
33
39
41
68
102
12
5
15
4
3
5
67
46
98
1014
805
1242
893
911
838
238
191
226
13
15
3
3
1
1
1
1
84
170
121
69
48
73
4
11
4
2
4
28
47
54
2
3
1
6
3
1
9
14
1a
4
9
H= -
a6
0
J
m
U
0
m
0
0
Q
N
L
0
ti
4
N
0
N
U)
W
W
00
0
r;
0
N
0
N
m
E
U
M
Q
Violation
1
2
6
Ticket
1
1
FPB Meeting
1
1
1
Calls
48
57
Classes
1
3
2
Hand Del'd F.I. Applications
4
19
Emails
8
PLANNING /ZBA SECRETARY
Planning and ZBA Site Plan submissions
1
2
14
Subdivision Submissions
1
2
4
Lot Line / Consolidation
2
Special Use Submissions
1
1
Conceptual Submissions
1
4
Architectural Submissions
Area Variance application
9
3
10
Use Varinace application
ZBA- Interpretation ,
Projects signed and closed
1
3
4
Escrow received
6
2
1
Escrow returned
1
FOILS
1
4
3
vouchers
5
21
PB Meeting
2
2
2
ZBA-Meeting
2
2
2
PB - minutes
2
2
3
ZBA - minutes
2
2
3
ZBA -Decisions
6
2
Research
21
4
3
Window: residents
55
Calls
180
83
136
Emails
632
215
Letters
Classes
4
3
Projects withdrawn
3
Mailings
16
Agendas
2
Dep•Zoning
Administrator Deputy Zoning Adm in
Inspections
40
63
Permits signed
25
9
Applications reviewed
Applications denied
Complaints received
Complaints closed
OTR's sent
Stop Work Orders
SWO lifted w/ fine
Tickets
Research in Assessors
Meetings/Consultants/Highway
Meetings with residents
Meetings - Contractors
Meetings - Scheduled
FOILS
Misc. reports
Site Visits
Expired Permits (Worked on)
Emails
Calls & Window
Varaince/permit research
Vehicle washed
Classes
PB Meetings
ZBA Meetings
Court
Director/
Planning/Codes Director of Planning/Codes
Applications reviewed
Applications denied
Building Permits issued
Certificate of Occupancy Issued
Inspections
Complaints received
Complaints closed
OTR's sent
Stop Work Orders
SWO lifted w/ fine
Tickets
Research in Assessors
Meetings with Professionals
53
205
60
5
38
42
37
11
23
12
2
3
10
3
3
7
1
6
9
11
12
26
48
41
64
73
77
6
19
9
7
1
5
9
31
7
618
298
724
262
60
12
2
Closed
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
6
Out/sick Out/sick
30 w/js 23 w/js
3 2
66
9
7
1
S
5
Meetings with residents
24
Meetings - Scheduled
3
2
Meetings with contractors
7
Meetings with Supervisor
6
FOILS
2
Misc. reports
2
6
Site Visits
Expired Permits (Worked on)
Return of Escrow
Vouchers
3
16
Window 74
21
Varaince/permit research
15
Payroll 4
4
4
Zoom 2
In-house meetings 1
5
1
Phone calls with staff daily
Classes
4
3
Calls
97
92
Emails recd / sent
623
575
Performance Bond Report
1
Restoration Bonds Rec'd
1
PB & ZBA Meetings
4
a6
0
J
4)
U
0
m
0
0
Q
0
L
0
U
ti
Lo
It4
N
0
N
U)
W
W
00
0
I-
9 0
It*
N
O
N
E
V
M
Q
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
TABLED
RESOLUTION 2024-150
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Local Law Adoption
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
DOC ID: 6210
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 Of 2024 Which Would
Amend Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land, Of The Town Code
With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2024 which
would amend Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land, of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of
Definitions; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law was duly advertised in the
Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on July 8, 2024 and August 19, 2024; and all parties
in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), the Proposed Action is the amendment of Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land of the Town
Code with respect to a variety of definitions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action 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; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board referred the proposed Local Law to the Town Planning Board
for its advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, as in accordance with Section 239 of the New York State General Municipal
Law, the Town Board referred the proposed Local Law to the Dutchess County Department of
Planning and Development (DCDPD) for its advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, in response to said referral the DCDPD responded and whose comments were
duly noted; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to the comments of the Town
Planning Board and the DCDPD; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger for at least ten (10) days prior to the adoption of this resolution.
Updated: 8/6/2024 9:40 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Resolution 2024-150 Meeting of July 8, 2024
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and statements set forth
above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. The Town Board, after due deliberation, finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to
adopt said Local Law, and the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.2 of 2024, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; except as specifically modified
by the amendments contained therein, the Town Code, as originally adopted and amended
from time to time thereafter, is to remain in full force and effect.
3. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting into the
Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local
Law to the Secretary of State of New York.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/19/2024 7:00 PM
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 8/6/2024 9:40 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
41 STATE STREET
ALBANY, NY 12231
Local Law Filing
(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
Draft: 7-25-24
Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use
italics or underlining to indicate new matter.
Town of WAPPINGER
Local Law No. 2 of the year 2024
A local law entitled "A Local Law 2 of the year 2024 for the Purpose of Amending Chapter 217,
Subdivision of Land, of the Town Code with Respect to a Variety of Definitions."
Be it enacted by the TOWN BOARD of the Town of WAPPINGER as follows:
TEXT COMMENCES ON NEXT PAGE
(If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.)
LOCAL LAW No. 2 OF THE YEAR 2024
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section 1. Title
This Local Law shall be known and cited as "Local Law No. 2 of 2024, for the Purpose of Amending
Chapter 217, Zoning, of the Town Code with Respect to a Variety of Matters."
Section 2. Legislative Intent
The Town Board believes that it is reasonable and appropriate to update and amend Chapter 217,
Subdivision of Land, of the Town Code with respect to a variety of matters. This local law is
determined to be an exercise of the police powers of the Town to protect the public health, safety
and welfare of its residents.
Section 3. Amendments to Chapter 217, Zoning
Items in III.: III ue were suggested by CPL Engineering, Items in Red are additions, Items in
are deletions from existing code.
1. Section 217-9 Definitions, shall be amended to read as follows:
§ 217-9(a), Word usage.
1. Except where specifically defined herein, all words in this chapter shall carry their customary
meanings.
2. The word °"slh 11"lis aWays imarrd tory. The word "may" lis aWays Itueirimisslive. The phrase "used
fair" Iiirriclludes °" iris irr ed t6r," "de§grred t6r," "lirrrteirrided t6r," "imairrrt limed fair" ard °"occuIpu ed fbr."
§ 217-9 (b). Definitions.
APPLICANT, SUBDIVIDER -- Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other
entity who or which shall lay out any subdivision or re -subdivision, or part thereof, either on behalf
of himself or for another or others.
ATTORNEY or TOWN ATTORNEY -- The Attorney of the Town of Wappinger.
BULDI G CODE -- The official New "fork State Uniform (Fire Prevention and Building Code as
adopted by the Town Board, together with any and all amendments thereto.
BULDI G PERMIT -- An application form for a building permit or use permit obtainable from the
Building Inspector or his or her appointed assistant.
CERTIIFICATE CIF CCCUPA CY -- A permit to occupy and use a building.
C L.ttST IES II\ II I G ---- slh ll ll it e irri a sUddlivlislio rri Itull t or Itull ts, li irri wlhi ch the appll tic Idlle zorlrg o r6 rri irrice
may Ide it o6 iced wheat lis aI1owed to Ituirovlide cirri aIterraflve Itueirmlitted imethod fair the Il you t,
2
corifiguraflori aurid de§gri of Ilots, bUl6rgs aurid structures, iroads, ufllllty Iliiirries aurid other
rifrastructure, parks, aurid Ilardscaprg as its what its IlegalIy ireqUiired Wthri the towri code liirri order to
preserve the inahjira ll aurid scerlc quallifles of operi Ilards provl6rg lit its liirri a zore that permis lits use.
COLLECTOR ROAD see als(-) "STRREET, COLLEC'JOR" ---. IIs a Courty RRoad OrIy. The purpose
of a Co�Iector R\oad/Street is to carry traffic from Town or State RRoads to various parts of the town
and is designated as such in the comprehensive plan P 65.
CONCEPTUAL SUBDVGON PLAN .— A conceptual sketch made on a topographic survey map,
showing the proposed subdivision in relation to existing conditions and with reference to the
minimum lot and area requirements of the zoning district in which the property is located including
proposed lot counts, layout and provisions for water and sewer systems. Reference 217-11.
CONCEPTUAL SUBDVGON PLAN REVEW .— The review of a conceptual layout of a proposed
subdivision by the Town and Planning Board. The review does not ensure that the proposed
subdivision meets the minimum lot and area requirements. This is the responsibility of the
applicant. A conceptual review determination shall not relieve the person from the responsibility of
obtaining any required permits and shall be contingent upon the submission of such detailed plans,
specifications and information as may be required for permit applications. A conceptual review
determination shall remain in effect indefinitely for the proposed business under -talking, project, or
activity as described in the master application and any additional information submitted as part of
the conceptual review, provided, however, that if new permit requirements or related standards,
over which a state agency has no control or discretion in establishing the effective date thereof,
subsequently become effective, such new permit requirements or standards shall not be
considered to have been part of the conceptual review determination..
CURB .— A low barrier usually along the pavement line of a street, road or highway, con -trolling
surface drainage and separating vehicular areas from pedestrian and/or landscaping areas.
DISTURBANCE .– All land preparation activities involving the movement, placement, removal,
-transfer or shifting of -trees, soil and/or vegetation, including, but not limited to, clearing, draining,
-filling, grading, regrading or the building of structures or the placement of improvements on land,
including the construction of individual sidewallks, paths, roads or driveways. The condition of land
disturbance shall be deemed to continue until the area of disturbance is returned to its original
state or to a state complying with a permit for such disturbance granted in accordance with this
chapter.
EASEMENT — A recorded acquired right of use on the property of another. Authorlzaflori Iby a
property owrier for the use, Iby rother aurid for a specifled Ilpurllpose, of ary de§grated part of his
property.
ENGINEER or TOWN ENGINEER .— The duly designated engineer of the Town of Wappinger or
the Superintendent of Highways, or the consultant or engineer employed by or assigned to the
Planning Board.
EN(31IIES IES FRI TO -FHE TOWN
The IEirrigiirrieeir to the Town of Wapprger, INew York as a nori -empoyee cortracted from cirri exterr4l
f iirm.
IFI AL PLAT .— A drawing prepared by a New Yorlk State licensed professional engineer or land
surveyor (with appropriate certification), in a manner prescribed by this chapter, showing a
proposed subdivision and containing, in such additional detail as shall be provided by these
3
regulations, all information required to appear on a preliminary plat and the modifications, if any,
required by the Planning Board at the time of approval of a preliminary plat of such proposed
subdivision if such preliminary plat has been so approved and which, if approved, may be -filed or
recorded by the owner in the Office of the Dutchess County Clerk.
GRADlNG —The alteration of the surface or subsurface conditions of land, lalkes, ponds or
watercourses by excavation or -filling to a depth greater than six inches.
INTERIOR LOT .— A lot enclosed on all sides by other lots and not abutting a public street.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVffY - Construction activity, including -tree removal, clearing, grading,
excavating, soil disturbance or placement of -fill that results in any land disturbance, or activities
disturbance land area that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, even though
multiple separate and distinct land development activities may talke place at different -times on
different schedules.
LOT — Land, not divided by streets, that is occupied or to be occupied by a building and its
accessory buildings or by a dwelling group and its accessory buildings, together with such open
spaces as are required under the provisions of this chapter, having not less than the minimum area
and width required by Chapter 240 for a lot in the district in which such land is situated and having
its principal frontage on a street or on such other means of access as may be determined in
accordance with the provisions of state law to be adequate as a condition of the issuance of a
building permit for a building on such land.
1...01 1 N[." I:.R[."VISI&N, I...0 1" 1 1 IN A IM IN IM IN 1 .. ......... A charige iiia the Iloc aflori of a bouridary Ibetweeiri
two or irnore hots Wthri a Ipreviiou §y approved Ipat, filed liiri the . )utchess Courity Gerk's Office.
U:::111::.::.N SII:::IACII::.::.I .............. See Open Space Chapter 24.0....5
01 N[:."[.R 1"he owner of record of a tract or Ilan 6, the subdlV§ori of WNch reqUres approval of
the 13oard, or a Ipeirsoiri or Ipersoiris Ihcflldiiirig ari opflori to Ipuirclhase a tract or Ilan 6,
coriflrigerit orfly upori irecelilpt of 13oard approval of a Iprolposed subdlV§ori ofsuch tract or
parc6. 1"he owner irnay be represerited by a dually authorized agerit or irelpreseiritaflve iiia the corlduct
of bu§riess before the 1:3oard, except iiia those iiiristarices spe6fed Ihereafter that reqUre the
appeararice of the owner "ri Ipeirsoiri.
f:)A[.RGI::."I ... ......... Iparcell of Ilarid IlegaIy iiia existerice ori the effecfive date of ths chapter. IFor
purposes of ths chapter, the Il, arerit Iparcell sha�I be deerned to be that Ilot, Iparcell or tract c)land
owned by the Ipeirsoiri or Ipersoiris as showri ori the records of the 'Fowri of WappirigerAssessor's
Office as of the effecfive date of ths chapter.
I::)I_A'1 .. ........ � 1"he fr4irnap, draWrig or chart ori WNch the subdiVder's Ipllari of subdlV§ori its Ipreseirited
to the 13oard for approval and WNch, iif approved, WlI be subrntted to the Courity Gerk for
recordirig (See §§ 276, 277, 278, 279 and 280--a of the 'Fowri I aw of the State of Iw York).
I_AY0LJ1 .. ......... Iprellliirnliiriary draWrig shc)Wrig the Iprolposed Ilayout of a subdlV§ori
WNch lis subrnteed to the oard for lits cori§deraflori and coridifior4approva.
I::)I_A'1 .. ......... A draW'rig Iprelpared iiia the irnariirier Iprescriibed iiia ths chapter shc)Wrig the
ayout of a Iprolposed subdlV§ori, iii riclludiiirig, Ibut snot irestirlicted to, iroad and Ilot Ilayout and
approxlrnate dirnerisioris, Ikey Ipllari, topography and dr4riage, aII Iprolposed fa6llifies, iii rlclludiiirlg
pr6irniriary Ipllaris and profles, at s6table scae and liiri such detalill as ths chapter irectUiires.
2
A11)11)[-ROVAI_ 1"he approval of a Iproll osed subdlV§ori as set forth lila a
pr6lrnlriary Ipw at, Ibut subject to the approval of the fr4Ipl�at lilru accordarice with the Iprovii&ioris of ths
chapter.
1:.R0A[)WAY .'"he Iportlioru of the street which iis Il aved and ordlriarily used for v6NcUar traffic (aIso
see "street").
.. ......... A way for v6NcUar traffic, whether de§griated as a street, INigIhway, throughway,
thoroughfare, aver e, boUevard, road, Iparlkw ay, Iriig ht..of..way, Ilaruo, Ipllace or court or Ihow ever
ruler se de§griated. An exsJrig IpUbllc way which affordspriridpa�l Irnearis of access to abuttirig
properfies and iis s0tably iilrnproved�; or a Iproll osed access way showri ori a Ipl�at approved Iby a�1
approprlate offd4agerides. An existing state, county or Town road or highway, a street shown
upon a plat approved by the Planning Board or a street shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in
the office of the County Clerk.
1"hose streets that are used pr�rnar��y for fast or heavy traffic travelling at 55
mph.
1:3LJS1N[SS or N[)LJS1']:.R1A1..... A street whIch serves or IIs de§gried to serve as access to
abutJrig bu&"riess, cornrnerd4or iilrudu stri4Iproperfies.
STREET, COLLECTOR —see als(-) "C"OLLECKYR ROADS" Are County RRoads Gny which carry
traffic from Town or State RRoads to various parts of the town wid iis de§g1nated as such lilr7l the
Fown Colmpr hiclr7l§v II Iwii
STREET, DEAD-END or CULS-DE-SAC — Those streets which are closed to traffic at one end.
STREET, LOCAL – Town Roads, i.e. those streets which are used Gny for access to the abutting
properties wid sh41 Inot Ib e used to devflop wid access future sub-6V§olns or extelnd exJsfl�ng sub-
6V§olns.
1_1N[:. .. ......... 1"he (JlVdlrig Illilrio Ibotweeri the street rlght..of..way and a Ilot.
II A,.J0[-R-- See [)efrilfiori Street ccfl1ector and Ccfl1ector Road
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH — The width of the right-of-way or the distance between
property lines, on opposite sides of a street or at right angles to the center line of the street.
SLJ[3[)1V1S1011N 1"he (JlV§ori of ariy Iparc6o of Ilarid lilrito two or Irnoro hots, pk)ts, §tes or other
(JlV§ori of Ilarid, with or without streets, for the Ipulrll ose of lilrnrnedliato or future sae or bUkJirlg
devek)prnerft,
'FOWN AN, II AS1']::.[.R AIN, C 0 1M 1:.R I [:.`NS1V[:.` I)I_AN -See 40.5 "he Cornpreheri§ve l::)lari
that was adopted lilru 2010 that iidolrutiifiiod the gc4s, objecfives, Ipriilrudillw es, gukJ6iries, and Ipcflides for
the lilrnrnedliato and Ilorig..lrarige Iprotecfiioru, eriharicernerit, growth and devek)prneritofthe "Fowri.
1:.Rescflufioris to arnerid ths l::)lari or parts of ths l::)lari Irnust precede chariges to zorllrlg.
5
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-152
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Litigation
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
DOC ID: 6209
Authorizing The Retention Of Napoli Shkolnik As Special
Counsel To Commence Litigation Against At&T, Verizon, And
Any And All Parties To Recover The Town's Damages In
Combatting Contamination Of Soil Caused By Degrading
Lead Clad Cables
WHEREAS, utility companies previously installed and buried underground lead clad
communications cables in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the public nuisance they created, can cause a significant issue to our environment in
our community, and
WHEREAS, communities throughout the United States have seen property damages arising out of
the contamination of soil and water sources by a sprawling network of degrading lead -clad copper
cables abandoned by telecommunication companies AT&T, Verizon and other companies in the
United States responsible for the installation and maintenance of lead cable lines, and
WHEREAS, there are confirmed lead clad underground cables in the Town of Wappinger and Village
of Wappingers Falls, and
WHEREAS, it is the view of the Town Board that the Town of Wappinger should participate in the
multi -district litigation to recover damages from those companies who installed, buried, and later
abandoned,and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Napoli Shkolnik have extensive experience in environmental protection,
and they should be retained as special counsel to prosecute such litigation on behalf of the Town,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of hereby authorizes and approves the
commencement of civil litigation on behalf of the Town of Wappinger against AT&T, Verizon, And Any
and all Parties to Recover the Town's Damages in Combatting Contamination of Soil Caused by
Degrading Lead Clad Cables, and
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby
authorized to execute a retainer agreement with the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik to serve as special
counsel to the Town of Wappinger with respect to the initiation and prosecution of such litigation on
a contingency fee basis with such amounts to be computed on the net sum recovered after
deducting allowable expenses that have been advanced by special counsel; with no monies to be
paid to special counsel for any work performed, costs incurred or disbursements made by special
counsel in the event no recovery to the Town is obtained by special counsel.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/2/2024 2:06 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
RETAINER AGREEMENT
THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION
UNDER THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT AND
THE STATE OF NEW YORK GENERAL ARBITRATION STATUTE
retains the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik, as our attorneys to
prosecute any legal claim for negligence (or other viable causes of action) against A.-,&TTZ.
Ver zo�� _.aid any and all parties individuals and/or corporations that are found to be
liable under the law for tll.e l � �iujsa� i(c....:flie. (-rcated. o� itr�buted to a� id ma�� ita�� ied
/2L injuries and/or property damages suffered by us and/or tVme our members2.c�ll��„mu� 2„ ti es arising out of the contamination of soil and water sources by a sprawling
network of degrading lead -clad copper cables abandoned by telecommunication
companies AT&T, Verizon and other companies in the United States responsible for the
installation and maintenance of lead cable lines. We specifically agree as follows:
1. FEE PERCENTAGE: Client and Law Firm agree that the Law Firm shall be paid
Thirty -Three Percent (33%) of the sum recovered, whether by suit, settlement or
otherwise. Client will not be liable to pad/ the Law Firm any l� fee if there is not any form of
recovery/.
2. DISBURSEMENTS: In the event there is no recovery, the Client shall not be
obligated to pay the Law Firm a legal fee for services rendered. Disbursements may
include some of the following expenses: court filing fees, sheriff fees, medical and
hospital report/record fees, doctor's report, court stenographer fees, deposition costs,
expert fees for expert depositions and court appearances, trial exhibits, computer on-line
search fees, express mail, postage, photocopy charges, document management charges,
long distance telephone charges among other charges. Document management charges
are the fees charged by the law firm for processing documents during litigation, such as
medical records, documents produced by defendant(s) and/or other parties, etc.
Processing of the documents may include but is not limited to the following: (1) scanning;
(2) conversion of native files to PDF documents; (3) OCR (optical code recognition);
and/or (4) indexing. At the time of settlement and distribution of proceeds, these
expenses shall be deducted from the Client's share after computation of the Attorney's
Fee.
3. COMPUTATION OF FEES. The contingency fee shall be computed on the
gross recovery, resulting in a net settlement (or judgment), from which all appropriate
disbursements in connection with the institution and prosecution of this claim is
deducted, as set forth in paragraph 2 above. Examples of how a contingency fee is
computed are as follows:
Gross settlement
$100.00
33% Attorney's Fee
$ 33.00
Net settlement
$ 67.00
Disbursements
-$10.00
Net to Client
$ 57.00
4. CONTINGENCY FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE: As set forth above, the Client
agrees to pay the Attorney a contingency fee for legal services rendered upon settlement
or conclusion of the matter. If the payments to the Client are not a single lump payment
but to be paid over a period of time i.e. "installment payments', such Attorney
Contingency Fees will be paid in full from the first installment, or installments paid by
Defendant(s). If the initial payment is insufficient to fund the full amount of Attorney's
Fees due then in subsequent payments by the Defendant(s), any additional amounts
recovered or received annually, the Attorney shall have the right to collect the agreed-
upon contingency fee from those subsequent amounts recovered or received from the
Defendant or any QSF administrator first. Irrespective of the method of payment i.e.,
lump sum or installment, the amount of Attorney Fees shall not exceed the contingency
amount as set forth herein. To the extent this Amendment differs from the original
retainer this Amendment shall control.
5. WITHDRAWAL: The Law Firm expressly reserves the right to withdraw its
representation at any time upon reasonable notification to the client. In the event that the
client advises the Law Firm to discontinue the handling of this claim, or if the client fails
to cooperate with the Law Firm in the handling of this claim, client agrees to compensate
the Law Firm a reasonable amount for its services, and for the time spent on this claim
on an hourly basis or under such other arrangement that may be agreed upon by the
parties. The client understands that the Law Firm have conditionally accepted this case
based upon independent confirmation of all facts and injuries claimed to have been
sustained by Client. In the event that the client desires to transfer the file from this office,
the client shall be responsible to compensate the Law Firm for the reasonable value of
their services. Such transfer shall not include documents or attorney work product
regarding the general liability of the defendants.
6. APPEALS: The above contingency fee does not contemplate any appeal. The
Law Firm are under no duty to perfect or prosecute such appeal until a satisfactory fee
arrangement is made in writing regarding costs and counsel fees.
7. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: We understand that any lawsuit must be
commenced within a certain limited time period, (that may vary, depending upon the
defendant) starting from the "discovery of the injury" or of "the date when through the
exercise of reasonable diligence such injury should have been discovered... whichever is
earlier". We further understand that the Statute of Limitations period for any case must
be investigated, and that this Agreement is made subject to that investigation as well as
an investigation of the entire case.
8. FINANCING OF CASE: If the firm borrows money from any lending institution
to finance the cost of the client's case, the amounts advanced by this firm to pay the cost
of prosecuting or defending a claim or action or otherwise protecting or promoting the
client's interest will bear interest at the highest lawful rate allowed by applicable law. In
no event will the interest be greater than the amount paid by the firm to the lending
institution.
9. RESULTS NOT GUARANTEED: No attorney can accurately predict the
outcome of any legal matter, accordingly, no representations are made, either expressly
or impliedly, as to the final outcome of this matter. We further understand that we must
immediately report any changes in address and telephone number to the Law Firm.
10. APPROVAL NECESSARY FOR SETTLEMENT: Attorneys are hereby
granted a power of attorney so that they may have full authority to prepare, sign and file
all legal instruments, pleadings, drafts, authorizations, and papers as shall be reasonably
necessary to conclude this representation, including settlement and/or reducing to
possession any and all monies or other things of value due to the Client under the claim
as fully as the Client could do so in person. Attorneys are also authorized and empowered
to act as Client's negotiator in any and all negotiations concerning the subject of this
Agreement.
11. ASSOCIATION OF OTHER ATTORNEYS: The Law Firm may, at its own
expense, use or associate other attorneys in the representation of the aforesaid claims of
the Client. Client understands that Law Firm employs numerous attorneys that may
work on Client's case.
12. ASSOCIATE COUNSEL: The Law Firm may participate in the division of fees
in this case and assume joint responsibility for the representation of the client either in
the event that the Attorney retains associate counsel or that the client later chooses new
counsel, provided that the total fee to the client does not increase as a result of the division
of fees and that the attorneys involved have agreed to the division of fees and assumption
of joint responsibility. The Client will be advised of such joint responsibility and full
disclosure will be made to Client regarding the division of fees so that the consent of the
Client can be obtained.
13. NEW YORK OR APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY: This Agreement shall be
considered construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of New York or
applicable law and the rights, duties, and obligations of Client and of Attorneys
regarding Attorney's representation of Client and regarding anything covered by this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York or applicable law.
14. ARBITRATION: Any and all disputes, controversies, claims or demands
arising out of or relating to (1) this Agreement or (2) any provision hereof or (3) the
providing of services by the Law Firm to Client or (4) the relationship between the Law
Firm and Client, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, at law or in equity, for damages
or any other relief, shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal
Arbitration Act in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect with
the American Arbitration Association. Any such arbitration proceeding shall be
conducted in New York County, New York. This arbitration provision shall be
enforceable in either federal or state court in New York County, New York pursuant to
the substantive federal laws established by the Federal Arbitration Act. Any party to any
award rendered in such arbitration proceeding may seek a judgment upon the award and
that judgment may be entered by any Supreme Court in New York County, New York
having jurisdiction.
15. PARTIES BOUND: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representative, successors, and assigns. Client or the Law Firm can execute this document
electronically, by indicating "I agree" (or similar language) via electronic mail after
receiving the Agreement via electronic mail. By indicating "I agree" (or similar language)
Client will be bound by the terms of the Agreement and is executing the document
electronically via Client's electronic signature, indicated as "/s/" in the signature field
and elects the Law Firm advance disbursements.
16. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION: In case any one or more of the provisions
contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable
in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provisions thereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
17. PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED: This Agreement constitutes the sole
and only Agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or
written or oral agreement between the parties respecting the within subject matter.
We certify and acknowledge that we have had the opportunity to read this
Agreement and have answered any questions pertaining thereto. We further state that we
have voluntarily entered into this Agreement fully aware of the terms and conditions.
SIGNED AND ACCEPTED ON THIS day of
20
[CLIENT]
Printed Name
Email Address:
Title:
Address:
Phone:
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK,
Printed Name of Attorney
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-153
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Local Law Intro
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors:
DOC ID: 6211
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. 3 Of 2024 Which
Would Amend Chapters 247, 85, and 240, Zoning, Of the
Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions, and
Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2024 which
would Amend Chapters 247, 85 and 240, Zoning, Of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of
Definitions, and Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), the Proposed Action is the amendment of Chapters 247, 85 and 240, Zoning, Of the Town
Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions, and Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and
Planning 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; and
WHEREAS, a Determination of Significance has not yet been made with respect to the
Proposed Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and statements set forth
above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. The Town Board hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law No. 3
of 2024 in the form annexed hereto.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the annexed
proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 for 7:00 PM on the 19th day of August, 2024 and the Town
Clerk is hereby directed to post the notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto
and to publish same in the Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal 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
Updated: 7/16/2024 3:40 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Resolution 2024-153
Local Law:
Meeting of July 8, 2024
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 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.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/16/2024 3:40 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
41 STATE STREET
ALBANY, NY 12231
Local Law Filing
(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
07 04 24
Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use
italics or underlining to indicate new matter.
Town of WAPPINGER
Local Law No. 3 of the year 2024
A local law entitled "A Local Law No. 3 Of 2024 Which Would Amend Chapters 247 and 240, Zoning,
Of the Town Code With Respect To A Variety Of Definitions, and Zoninq Codes
Regarding Businesses, and Planning"
Be it enacted by the TOWN BOARD of the Town of WAPPINGER as follows:
TEXT COMMENCES ON NEXT PAGE
(If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.)
LOCAL LAW No. 3 OF THE YEAR 2024
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section 1. Title
This Local Law shall be known and cited as "Local Law No. 3 of 2024, for the Purpose of Amending
Chapters 247 and 240, Zoning of the Town Code with Respect to a Variety of Definitions, and Zoning
Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning"
Section 2. Legislative Intent
The Town Board believes that it is reasonable and appropriate to update and amend Chapters 247
and 240, Zoning of the Town Code with respect to a variety of Definitions, and Zoning Codes
Regarding Businesses, and Planning. This local law is determined to be an exercise of the police
powers of the Town to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.
Section 3. Amendments to Chapter 240-5, Zoning
1.
§ 240-5 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
A dwelling unit which is incidental and subordinate to and located within a permitted one -
family dwelling.
[Amended 6-27-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005; 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
ACT
The Telecommunications Act of 1996.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
ADEQUATE CAPACITY
Capacity is considered to be adequate if the grade of service is p.02 or better based on the
Erlang "B" formula for at least 50% of the days in a preceding month, prior to the date of
application, as measured using direct traffic measurement of the personal wireless service
facility in question, where the call blocking is due to frequency contention at the antenna(s).
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
ADEQUATE COVERAGE
Coverage is considered to be adequate within that area surrounding a base station where the
predicted or measured median field strength of the transmittal signal is greater than or equal
to -95 dbm for at least 75% of the intended coverage area. It is acceptable for there to be holes
4
within the area of adequate coverage where the signal is less than -95 dbm, as long as the
signal regains its strength to greater than or equal to -95 dbm further away from the base
station. For the limited purpose of determining whether the use of a repeater is necessary or
desirable, there shall be deemed not to be adequate coverage within said holes. The outer
boundary of the area of adequate coverage, however, is that location past which the signal
does not regain a strength of greater than or equal to -95 dbm.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
ADULT BOOK AND/OR VIDEO STORE
An establishment, whether retail or wholesale, having more than 20% of its stock -in -trade in
recordings, books, magazines, periodicals, films, videotapes/cassettes or other audio or
viewing materials forsale orviewing on or off the premises, which materials are distinguished
or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to sexual
activities or sexual anatomical areas and which establishment excludes minors by reason of
age.
ADULT CABARET
An establishment which presents topless and/or bottomless dancers, strippers, male or
female impersonators, exotic dancers or other similar entertainers and which establishment
excludes minors by reason of age.
ADULT HOTEL OR MOTEL
A hotel or motel which is not open to the public generally but excludes minors by reason of
age or which makes available to its patrons in their rooms films, slide shows and/or
videotapes with material distinguished or characterized by their primary emphasis on matter
depicting, describing or relating to sexual activities or sexual anatomical areas which, if
presented in a public movie theater, would exclude minors by reason of age.
F-11 III I R 2 9: 11-111 a
An establishment presenting films, videotapes/cassettes or other viewing materials to
patrons, which materials are distinguished or characterized by its primary emphasis on
matter depicting, describing or relating to sexual activities or sexual anatomical areas for
observation by patrons and which establishment excludes minors by reason of age.
ADULT USE
This use includes adult book and/or video store, adult cabaret, adult hotel or motel, adult
theater, massage establishment and any other use which is distinguished or characterized
by its emphasis on sexual activities or sexual anatomical areas and which exclude minors by
reason of age. Any use, such as for example a hotel, which includes any form of adult use as
a principal use or as an accessory use shall be considered an adult use for the purposes of
this chapter.
ALL -TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV)
3
Any self-propelled vehicle which is manufactured for sale for operation primarily on off-
highway trails or off-highway competitions and only incidentally operated on public highways
and as further defined by § 2281 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law or any
successor statute. All -terrain vehicles shall include, but not be limited to, off-road
motorcycles, minibikes, go-carts and snowmobiles but shall exclude golf carts.
[Added 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013]
ALTER
To change, enlarge or rearrange the structural parts or the entrance or exit facilities of a
structure or to move a building from one location or position to another.
ANTENNA
A device which is attached to a tower or other structure, for transmitting and receiving
electromagnetic waves, including but not limited to the transmitting and receiving of
electromagnetic waves in conjunction with radio and television services. For the purpose of
§ 240-81 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger, this term shall not include antennas
which are incidental to an accessory use.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
ANTIQUE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE
A passenger motor vehicle which is a minimum of 40 years of age and having a curb weight
of not more than 6,000 pounds.
[Added 6-12-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]
ARTS AND CRAFTS OCCUPATION
Any use involving the individual creation, fabrication, storing or retail sale of items or articles
considered to be of an artistic nature, including drama, music, painting, pottery and sculpture
studios.
AS -BUILT SURVEY
A land survey that shows the final horizontal and vertical field location of constructed
improvements on a lot including any approved design changes and field changes. This type
of survey depicts the location of all improvements on a site including aboveground and
below -ground structures such as buildings, parking areas, utilities, storm drainage systems,
sewer disposal systems, water supply systems and any other constructed features.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[1]]
AVAILABLE SPACE
The space on a tower or structure to which antennas of a personal wireless service provider
are both structurally able and electromagnetically able to be attached and which is available
for rental to the applicant at fair market prices and terms and on which space and location
will provide necessary coverage.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
N
BAR
An establishment serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for consumption on
premises and where food may be served as an accessory use. The term "bar" includes the
terms "barroom," "wine bar," "tavern," "pub" and "saloon." A bar may include an accessory
entertainment use.
[Added 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
BASEMENT
A portion of a building which is partly underground, but which has less than half of its clear
height below the average elevation of the adjoining ground. (See definition of "cellar" for
comparison.)
BASE STATION
The primary sending and receiving site in a wireless telecommunications network. More than
one base station and/or more than one variety of personal wire service provider can be
located on a single tower or structure.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
BED -AND -BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT
A dwelling containing more than two but fewer than six rooms without individual kitchen
facilities, which are provided or offered for occupation by transient guests for sleeping
purposes for compensation. The term "bed -and -breakfast establishment" shall not include
motels, hotels, multifamily dwellings or boardinghouses.
BOARDINGHOUSE
A building or portion thereof containing three or more sleeping rooms or efficiency units that
are occupied on a nontransient basis for compensation, whether the compensation is paid
directly or indirectly. Notwithstanding the above, a boardinghouse shall be permitted to have
one one -bedroom dwelling unit for the caretaker of the premises. The term "boardinghouse"
shall be deemed to include rooming house, but not bed -and -breakfast establishment, inn,
motel, hotel, halfway house or multifamily dwelling.
[Amended 11-12-2013 by L.L. No. 14-2013]
BUILDING
Any structure having a roof which is self-supporting or supported by columns, studs, poles
or similar supports or by walls, and which is intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure
of persons, animals or property.
[Amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
BUILDING, ACCESSORY
A building which is subordinate to the principal building on the lot and used for purposes
customarily incidental to that of the principal building. Accessory buildings shall include but
5
not be limited to barns, garages, sheds, huts, garage- or shed -like tents, fabric shelters, etc.
Where an accessory building is attached to the principal building in a substantial manner, as
by a common wall or roof, such accessory building shall be considered part of the principal
building. An accessory building connected to the principal building by an enclosed and
heated breezeway shall also be considered part of the principal building.
[Amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012; 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 13-2013; 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-
2015; 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017;[2] 9-10-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020]
BUILDING AREA
The total area taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of all principal buildings and
all accessory buildings, exclusive of uncovered porches, parapets, steps and terraces.
BUILDING COVERAGE
That percentage of the lot area covered by the combined building area of all buildings or
structures on the lot.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The greatest vertical distance measured from the adjoining finished grade at the front of a
building to the highest point of the roof if the roof is flat or to the mean level between the
eaves and the highest point of the roof if the roof is of any other type.
[Amended 8-5-2002 by L.L. No. 10-2002]
BUILDING -INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC PRODUCT
A building product that incorporates photovoltaic modules and functions as a component of
the building envelope, which includes photovoltaic siding, photovoltaic canopies and
awnings, photovoltaic shingles and other photovoltaic roof coverings (ICC Code def).
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
BUILDING -INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
A solar energy system that uses building -integrated photovoltaic products.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
BUILDING LENGTH
The least horizontal distance between the furthermost walls of a building, measured along or
parallel to the axis of its greatest dimension.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL
A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said building
is situated.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE
I
A line indicating the minimum horizontal distance permitted between the outside line of a
structure or building or any projection thereof in excess of three feet from the foundation and
the lot line or street line.
CAMP
Any area of land or of land and water, including any buildings, tents, shelters or other
accommodations, which are intended for temporary or seasonal living purposes, and any
dwelling units on such land which are occupied by the owner, caretaker or superintendent.
CAMP, DAY
Any camp, as defined in this chapter, offering day care or instruction for adults or children.
CELLAR
A portion of a building which is partly or wholly underground and which has half or more than
half of its clear height below the average elevation of the adjoining ground. (See definition of
"basement" for comparison).
CHANNEL
The segment of the radiation spectrum from an antenna which carries one signal. An antenna
may radiate on many channels simultaneously.[3]
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
CLUB
A voluntary organization, not conducted for gain, with the facilities catering principally to
members and to their guests for recreational, athletic or social purposes.
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY
An establishment engaged in laundering and/or supplying laundered items, such as
uniforms, gowns and coats, table linens, bed linens and clean room apparel on a rental or
contract basis to entities such as industrial plants, institutions, retail establishments and
hospitality industries.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[4]]
COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITIES
Commercial facilities designed and used for the following participatory athletic and general
recreation activities and including the incidental retail sale of sundries, snacks and other
refreshments:
A.
Miniature golf courses.
B.
Water parks, including water slides and wave pools.
C.
Boat and/or jet ski rentals.
7
D.
Amusement parks, typically including facilities such as ferris wheels, roller coasters and
other motorized or mechanical rides and games, batting cages, bumper boats, go-cart tracks
and bungee jumping.
E.
Gymnastic centers.
F.
Outdoor roller parks, designed and used for skateboarding, roller-blading and/or roller-
skating.
G.
Indoor roller rinks, designed and used for ice skating, hockey, figure skating, roller-skating
and/or roller-blading.
H.
Amusement centers, typically consisting of coin- or token -operated machines and devices
such as video, pinball and billiard games.
Bowling alleys.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SHELTER
A structure located at a base station designed principally to enclose equipment used in
connection with personal wireless service transmissions.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
CONGREGATE CARE FACILITIES
Facilities providing residential care and services in community integrated settings to 40 or
more ambulatory adults, primarily persons 65 years of age or older, who may require
assistance with daily activities. Such services include twenty -four-hour supervision, room
and board, housekeeping, case management, recreation programs, medication management
and, where necessary, provision or arrangement for the provision of enhanced professional
services such as medical, nursing, physical therapy and other personal care services.
Congregate care facilities include assisted living program and adult care facilities run in
accordance with New York State requirements.
[Added 1-26-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998]
CONVALESCENT HOME OR NURSING HOME
Any establishment where three or more persons suffering from or afflicted with or
convalescing from any infirmity, disease or ailment are habitually kept or boarded or housed
for remuneration, other than municipal or incorporated hospitals and establishments
licensed by the State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene and other than maternity homes
licensed by the State Commissioner of Health.
CORNER LOT
A lot situated at the junction of and fronting on two or more intersecting streets where the
angle of the streets is 1350 or less.
CREMAINS
The pet remains after cremation.
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008]
DAY-CARE CENTER
A structure, together with the necessary surrounding lands, which contains a program
providing care for three or more children away from their home for more than three hours per
day, excluding those children receiving family day care, as defined in this section. The term
"day-care center" shall not refer to a day camp; an after-school program operated for the
primary purpose of religious education; or a facility operated by a public school district.
DBM
Unit of measure of the power level of an electromagnetic signal expressed in decibels
referenced to one milliwatt.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
DECIBEL
A unit of measurement of intensity of sound (the sound pressure level).[5]
DESIGNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
A group of residential dwelling units and accessory uses constructed or to be constructed
as a unified project under a General Land Use and Development Plan approved in accordance
with the requirements of this chapter.
DUMP
A lot or parcel of land or part thereof, used primarily for the disposal by abandonment,
dumping, burial, burning, or any other means and for whatever purpose, of garbage, sewage,
trash, refuse, junk, discarded machinery, vehicles or parts thereof or waste material of any
kind. (See definition of junkyard" for comparison).
DUST
Solid particulate matter capable of being air or gas borne.
DWELLING
A building containing one or more dwelling units.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
A dwelling containing three or more dwelling units.
DWELLING, ONE -FAMILY
A dwelling containing a single principal dwelling unit.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
9
A dwelling containing two principal dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
A building or portion thereof providing complete housekeeping facilities for one family
including independent kitchen, sanitary and sleeping facilities, and physically separate from
any other dwelling unit, whether or not in the same building.
DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED
A dwelling unit having at least one common wall, floor or ceiling with one or more other
dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED
A single dwelling unit located in its own separate building which does not abut any other
dwelling unit.
EFFICIENCY UNIT
A small dwelling unit, usually consisting of a single room and a bathroom, within a
boardinghouse or multifamily dwelling.
[Added 11-12-2013 by L.L. No. 14-2013]
ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ABLE
The determination that the new signal from and to the proposed new antenna will not
significantly interfere with the existing signals from and to other facilities located on the same
tower or structure as determined by a qualified telecommunications engineer. The use of
available technologies to alleviate such interferences shall be considered when making this
determination.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
EMF
Electromagnetic field.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
ENTERTAINMENT USE
A.
Commercial establishments designed and used for any of the following activities:
(1)
Comedy clubs.
(2)
Dinner theaters.
(3)
Playhouses.
(4)
Nightclubs.
10
(5)
Dance clubs.
B.
This use specifically excludes adult uses.
ERP
Effective radiated power.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
FACILITY SITE
A property, or any part thereof, which is owned or leased by one or more personal wireless
service providers and upon which one or more personal wireless service facility(ies) and
required landscaping are located.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
FACTORY MANUFACTURED HOME
A structure designed for residential occupancy, which is constructed by a method or system
of construction whereby the structure or its components are wholly or in substantial part
manufactured in manufacturing facilities and which is intended or designed for permanent
installation or assembly and permanent installation, on a foundation, on a building site.
FAMILY
A group of related individuals living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, or
a group of unrelated individuals living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit in
a manner which is the functional equivalent of said related individuals. A foster home under
the jurisdiction of a public agency shall be considered a family for the purpose of this chapter.
[Amended 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001]
FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME
A structure, together with the necessary surrounding lands, which contains a program
providing care for at least three but not more than six children away from their home for more
than three hours per day. A family day-care home, as defined herein, is generally operated in
an existing residential structure by a resident thereof and is subject to licensing by the New
York State Department of Social Services.
FARM ANIMAL
Livestock, poultry and insects customarily associated with agricultural operations, such as
cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, chickens, guinea fowl, pigeons, ratites such as ostriches,
emus, rheas and kiwis, farmed deer, farmed buffalo, fur -bearing animals, wool -bearing
animals such as alpacas and llamas, and bees.
[Added 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
FARM AN I MAL, LARGE
Animals including cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, ratites such as ostriches, emus, rheas
and kiwis, farmed deer, farmed buffalo, and wool -bearing animals such as alpacas and llamas.
[Added 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
FARM USE
The use of a parcel of land either as a principal use or as an accessory use for the purpose
of producing agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, vegetable or fruit products of the soil,
livestock or meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, nuts, honey, wool or hides, but shall not
include the breeding, raising or maintaining of fur -bearing animals or piggeries, abattoirs,
riding academies, livery stables or commercial kennels.
FAST-FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
A business enterprise primarily engaged in the sale of preprepared or quickly prepared food
and beverages in disposable containers or wrappers, selected by patrons from a limited line
of specialized items such as hamburgers, chicken, pizza, tacos, hot dogs, ice cream or yogurt
for consumption either on or off the premises, in a facility in which a major portion of the
sales to patrons is at a stand-up or drive-through type counter. A delicatessen or a restaurant
selling food and beverages for consumption off the premises is not a fast-food establishment,
provided that such sale as described above is not the principal business of the establishment.
The conduct of a bakery or delicatessen shall not be deemed to be a fast-food establishment.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission; the government agency responsible for regulating
telecommunications in the United States.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
FIELD CHANGE
A change to an approved plan made during the course of site development work or
construction work required by unforeseen site constraints and/or technical or engineering
considerations where the change does not match the plan that was originally approved but
is generally consistent with the approved plan.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[6]]
FILED MAP
Any map or plat filed in the County Clerk's office of Dutchess County.
FLOOD
A temporary increase in stream flow or stage that results in water inundating areas adjacent
or near to the usual channel.
FLOOD, ONE -HUNDRED -YEAR
The highest level of flood that, on the average, is that which has a one -percent chance of
occurring in any year.
`Pa
FLOOD -PRONE AREAS OR FLOODPLAIN
The channel of a watercourse and its adjacent areas subject to inundation by the one -
hundred -year recurrence interval flood.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS (GFA)
The sum of the gross horizontal area of every floor of a building or buildings, measured from
the exterior faces of the outside walls of such buildings, but not to include porches, terraces,
basements, cellars or unfinished floor areas having a clear head room of less than seven feet.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the area of such lot.
FREQUENCY
The number of oscillations per second of a vibration.
FRONTAGE
The continuous extent of a lot along a street.
GARAGE, PRIVATE
An accessory building or that part of a principal building which is primarily used only for the
storage of motor vehicles belonging to residents, employees or visitors of the premises.
GARAGE, REPAIR
A building or portion thereof used for the storage, care or repair of motor vehicles for
remuneration, including but not limited to the conduct of engine work, body work, major
structural repair, painting or restoration. Permitted accessory uses may include the sale of
motor fuels dispensed from pumps, the sale of motor vehicle accessories and supplies,
and/or the rental of motor vehicles.
[Amended 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001]
GASOLINE FILLING STATION
An area of land, including structures thereon or a building or part thereof, other than a repair
garage, that is used for the sale of motor fuels dispensed from pumps and motor vehicle
accessories and supplies. Permitted accessory uses may include facilities for lubricating,
washing or other minor servicing of motor vehicles and/or the retail sale of convenience
items, including but not limited to snacks and beverages, provided such accessory uses are
located indoors. The rental of motor vehicles is also a permitted accessory use. The conduct
of motor vehicle body work, major structural repair or painting by any means are not
permitted accessory uses.
[Amended 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001]
GHZ
13
Gigahertz; 1,000,000,000 hertz.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
GRADE, FINISHED
The finished grade at any point along the wall of a building shall be the elevation of the
completed surfaces of lawns, walks and roads adjoining the wall at that point.
GRADE OF SERVICE
A measure of the percentage of calls which are able to connect to the base station during the
busiest hour of the day. Grade of service is expressed as a number, such as p.02, which
means that 98% of callers will connect on their first try. A lower number (p.01) indicates a
better grade of service.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
GREENHOUSE
A building used as a conservatory for the growing and protection of flowers or plants and for
the propagation and culture thereof.
GROUND -MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system mounted on a structure, pole or series of poles constructed
specifically to support the photovoltaic system and attach it to the ground and not attached
to any other structure. Ground -mounted solar energy systems include ground -mounted
photovoltaic systems and ground -mounted solar thermal systems.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
HEALTH CARE OFFICE
A facility used for the diagnosis and treatment of human patients by a health care
professional that does not include overnight care facilities. This definition includes, but is not
limited to, the office of a single health care professional, a group practice, an urgent care
facility, a dialysis facility, a physical therapy facility, or an imaging facility.
[Added 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
A physician, psychiatrist, podiatrist, chiropractor, osteopath, audiologist, holistic medical
practitioner, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, dentist, orthodontist, periodontist or
similar such professionals that are licensed by the State of New York to provide health-related
services to the general public.
[Added 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
HEALTH, EXERCISE OR FITNESS CLUB
Membership facilities designed and used for body conditioning and rehabilitation, including
activities such as weight training, racquet sports and aerobic and related class exercises.
Health, exercise or fitness clubs may contain equipment such as whirlpools, saunas, steam
`C!
rooms, showers, locker facilities and the incidental retail sale of sundries, snacks and other
refreshments.
HERTZ
One hertz is the frequency of an electric or magnetic field which reverses polarity once each
second or one cycle per second.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
HOME OCCUPATION
The performance of a service for gain, which is conducted entirely within a dwelling unit or
an accessory building meeting all applicable setback requirements, by the residents or
owners thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit
for residential purposes and does not change the character thereof, which does not have any
exterior evidence of such accessory use other than a permitted nameplate and which does
not involve the keeping of stock in trade. A home occupation shall be limited to one employee,
excluding the owner. A home occupation shall expressly be deemed to not include the sale
of goods, products, equipment or materials, of every kind, nature or description (e.g., the sale
of motor vehicles), or the conduct of a clinic, hospital, tearoom, boardinghouse, animal
hospital, commercial kennel, convalescent home or funeral home.
[Amended 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 13-2013]
HOSPITAL
A building providing primarily inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of human
ailments, including a sanatorium.
[Amended 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
HOTEL
A building or portion thereof, containing rooms without individual kitchen facilities, occupied
by transient guests who are lodged with or without meals, which rooms have primary access
from public halls and which such building or portion thereof may contain public rooms or
halls for the service of food and drink, with or without entertainment, and other facilities
intended to provide customary accessory conveniences or services normally incidental to
and associated with such use.
HOUSE TRAILER
The same as "mobile home."
INTERMENT
The placement of pet remains in the earth or in a tomb.
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008]
INURNMENT
The placement of pet remains in an urn or in a tomb.
15
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008]
An area of land, with or without buildings, used for the outdoor storage of used and discarded
materials, including but not limited to wastepaper, rags, metal, building materials, house
furnishings, machinery, unlicensed vehicles or parts thereof, with or without the dismantling,
processing, salvage, sale or other use or disposition of the same. The deposit or storage of
two or more wrecked or broken vehicles or the major parts of two or more such vehicles on
a lot for a period exceeding six months shall be deemed to make the lot a junkyard. (See
definition of "dump" for comparison.)
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL
An establishment for the treatment, care, boarding or breeding of dogs or cats for
remuneration.
KENNEL, PRIVATE
Structures, runs, storage areas or other customary appurtenant and accessory buildings,
structures or facilities used for the keeping of four or more dogs or three or more cats over
five months of age for noncommercial purposes.
[Amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
LABORATORY, DENTAL
An establishment primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic
appliances to order for the dental profession, where patients are not ordinarily seen.
[Added 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
LABORATORY, MEDICAL
An establishment primarily engaged in providing professional analytic or testing services to
the medical profession, where patients are not ordinarily seen; or an establishment primarily
engaged in making prosthetic devices or hearing devices to order for the medical profession.
[Added 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
LOADING SPACE
An off-street area or berth for the loading or unloading of commercial vehicles.
LOT
A parcel of land occupied or capable of being occupied by one building and the accessory
buildings or uses customarily incident to it, including such open spaces as are arranged and
designed to be used in connection with such buildings.
LOT AREA
The total horizontal area included within the lot lines of a lot.
16
LOT DEPTH
The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the general
direction of the side lot lines.
LOT LINE
A property line bounding a lot.
LOT LINE, FRONT
In the case of a lot abutting only one street, the lot line separating the lot from the street; in
case of any other lot, the owner may elect any lot line abutting a street as the front lot line.
LOT LINE, REAR
The lot line which is generally opposite the front lot line. If the rear lot line is less than 10 feet
in length or if the lot comes to a point at the rear, the rear lot line shall be deemed to be a line
drawn parallel to the front lot line not less than 10 feet long, lying wholly within the lot and
farthest from the front lot line.
LOT WIDTH
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines taken at the front yard line or principal
building line and measured along a line which is at right angles to the lot depth.
MAJOR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING FACILITY
Any change in maximum power input or output and/or number of channels or number of
antennas and/or change in operating frequency approved under an existing special permit or
site plan.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
MAJOR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING TOWER
Any change or proposed change, in power input or output, number of antennas, change in
antenna(s) type or model, repositioning of antenna(s), change in number of channels per
antenna above the maximum number approved under an existing special permit; also, any
increase or proposed increase in dimensions of an existing and permitted tower or other
structure designed to support personal wireless service transmission, receiving and/or
relaying antennas and/or equipment.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
MASSAGE
A method of treating the external part of the human body by rubbing, stroking, kneading,
tapping or vibrating with the hand or any instrument.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment where massages are administered, excluding hospitals, nursing homes,
medical clinics, offices of practitioners duly licensed by the State of New York, and also
excluding barbershops, beauty salons or spas in which massages are administered only to
17
the scalp, face, neck, back, feet and/or shoulders. This definition shall also exclude health,
exercise or fitness clubs that have facilities for physical exercise such as tennis courts,
racquetball courts and/or exercise rooms and which do not receive their primary source of
revenue through the administration of massages. This definition shall further exclude any
volunteer fire department or volunteer rescue squad, any nonprofit organization operating a
community center and other such similar educational, cultural, recreational or athletic
facilities. A massage establishment where any of the practitioners are not licensed by the
State of New York shall be considered to be an adult use as defined herein.
[Amended 11-13-2019 by L.L. No. 6-2019]
MASSAGE TECHNICIAN
Any individual who administers a massage to another individual at a massage establishment.
This definition shall not include practitioners duly licensed by the State of New York.[7]
MHZ
Megahertz; 1,000,000 hertz.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
MICROBREWER
A facility for the production, packaging and sampling of malt beverages of alcoholic and/or
nonalcoholic content for retail or wholesale distribution, on or off the premises, which does
not produce more than 75,000 barrels of beverage per year and which is subject to State
Liquor Authority licensing.
[Added 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
MICRODISTILLER
A facility for the production, packaging and sampling of non -malt beverages of alcoholic
content for retail or wholesale distribution, on or off the premises, which does not produce
more than 75,000 gallons of beverage per year and which is subject to State Liquor Authority
licensing.
[Added 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
MOBILE HOME
A movable or portable unit designed and constructed to be towed on its own chassis,
comprised of frame and wheels, to be connected to utilities and designed and constructed
without a permanent foundation, for year-round living. A unit may contain parts that may be
folded, collapsed or telescoped when being towed and expanded later to provide additional
cubic capacity as well as two or more separately towable components designed to be joined
into one integral unit capable of being again separated into the components for repeated
touring. "Mobile home" shall mean units designed to be used exclusively for residential
purposes, excluding travel trailer.
MOBILE HOME PARK
0.0
Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping
purposes, are or can be located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such
accommodation. The term "mobile home park" shall include the terms "house trailer park,"
"mobile home trailer park," "trailer camp" or other similar phrase.
MONITORING
The measurement, by the use of instruments in the field, of the electromagnetic radiation
from a site as a whole or from individual personal wireless service facilities, towers, antennas
or repeaters.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
MONITORING PROTOCOL
An approved testing protocol as defined in the most current FCC regulations. As of August
15, 1997, the most current practice is referenced in FCC regulations, Title 47, Part 1, Section
1.1307, as IEEE C95.3 1991. The SPGA may, as the technology changes, require by written
regulation the use of other testing protocols. A copy of the monitoring protocol shall be on
file with the Town Clerk.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
MOTEL
A series of attached or detached dormitory units, having a private outside entrance for each
unit, providing an automobile parking space convenient to each unit and providing lodging
with or without meals and other incidental services for a transient clientele. "Automobile
court" and "tourist court" shall both be deemed to be a motel.
NET ENERGY METERING
Use of a net energy meter to measure the net amount of electricity supplied to the premises
equipped with a solar energy system less the electricity provided by the solar energy system
to the electric corporation. Net metering shall be in accordance with NY Public Service Law §
66-j.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
NET LOT AREA
The gross area of a property minus 100% of the area of wetlands, lands within the one -
hundred -year floodplain, and areas of steep slopes in excess of 25% when measured over a
distance of 50 feet.
[Added 9-9-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
NONCONFORMING USE
A use of a building, structure or land that does not conform to the regulations as to use in the
zoning district in which it is located, which use was lawful under the Zoning Law in effect at
the time the use was established.
19
NURSERY SCHOOL
A business enterprise providing care or instruction of three or more children less than six
years old and operated in accordance with the Social Services Law of the State of New York.
NURSING HOME
The same as "convalescent home."
OCTAVE BAND
A means of dividing the range of sound frequencies into octaves, in order to classify sound
according to pitch.
OCTAVE BAND FILTER
An instrument, standardized by the American Standards Association, used in conjunction
with a sound level meter to take measurements in specific octave bands.
OFFICIAL MAP
A map, adopted by the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of § 270 of the Town
Law, showing streets, highways and parks. Drainage systems may also be shown on this
map.
' II' I'I 1511) Cor 01)EN AREA
Any area or space characterized by natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness,
natural condition or present state of use enhances the present or potential value of abutting
or surrounding development or maintains or enhances the conservation of natural or scenic
resources as expressed In the ""'own of Wappinger Ccaipr6heiirm ilve Plan For purposes of this
section, natural resources shall include but not be limited to agricultural lands used or
possessing the potential for use in bona fide agricultural production, mature forest, wetlands,
floc 11 111 shin , water Il c ile , stream corridors, and scenicire n open space sIhall isnot Il be
Just Ill in "IIeft over" Il because of Its unsultability for development Such areas sIhall
enconipass l n hav'ing irraeiniiingfull ecological, aesthetic andiirecreational 6haracteristics,
i[fh access, sIhape, dimensions, Illc tlilo�in,,tollpogiira11pll�iy andiinature and extent of Improvements
uiltable, In the opinion of the ,'own IBoard and the ,'own Planning IBoard for the iiiiirmteinde
purposes
PARKING AREA
An off-street area containing one or more parking spaces, with passageways and driveways
appurtenant thereto, having usable access to a street.
PARKING SPACE
An off-street space available for the parking of one motor vehicle on a transient basis, having
usable access to a street.
PARTICULATE MATTER
20
Any finely divided liquid or solid matter, including smoke, capable of being air or gas borne
PAWNSHOP
An establishment operated by a person, partnership or corporation which loans money on
deposit or pledge of personal property, other than securities or printed evidences of
indebtedness, or deals in the purchasing of personal property on condition of selling said
property back at a stipulated price.
[Added 5-11-2009 by L.L. No. 5-2009]
PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESS
A business enterprise engaged in providing services involving the care of a person or his or
her personal goods or apparel, including but not limited to beauty and barber shops,
dressmakers, tailor shops, watch repair, clothing and shoe repair, laundromats, laundry and
dry cleaners (not including commercial or industrial laundries), nail salons and tanning
salons, and excluding tattoo parlors.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[8]]
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE
Commercial mobile service, unlicensed wireless services and common carrier wireless
exchange access services, which services are regulated by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in accordance with and as the term "personal wireless service" is defined
in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47
U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C), or as hereafter amended. These services include cellular services,
personal communications services (PCS), specialized mobile radio services and paging
services.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY (PWSF)
Any equipment used in connection with the commercial operation of personal wireless
services facility, as defined in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C), or as hereafter amended, to
transmit and/or receive frequencies, including but not limited to antennas, monopoles,
equipment, appurtenances and structures.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDER
An entity licensed by the FCC to provide personal wireless services.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
PET
Any domestic animal that has been adapted or tamed to live in intimate association with
people, but is not limited to dogs, cats, rodents, fish, birds, snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs and
rabbits, but excluding farm animals as defined herein.
21
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008; amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
PET CREMATORIUM
Any facility providing the cremation of pets to veterinarians or members of the general public,
by any person for a fee, whether or not not-for-profit, and which is licensed under § 750 of
Article 35-C of the General Business Law of New York State.
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008]
PET DAY CARE
An establishment for the care or boarding of pets for remuneration.
[Added 9-9-2013 by L.L. No. 13-2013]
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
A complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics and other
components, exclusive of a tracker, designed to generate DC power when exposed to sunlight
(ICC Code def).
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL
A collection of modules mechanically fastened together, wired, and designed to provide a
field -installable unit (ICC Code def).
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEM
A system that incorporates discrete photovoltaic panels, that converts solar radiation into
electricity, including rack support systems (ICC Code def).
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
A single development containing a combination of one or more of the following: residential
dwellings and/or commercial, industrial and/or office space; all constructed or to be
constructed as a unified project under a General Land Use and Development Plan approved
in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
PORCH
A roofed structure projecting out from the wall or walls of a principal structure and which may
be open to the weather.
PORTABLE STORAGE UNIT
A container not more than eight feet wide, 16 feet long and eight feet high, also sometimes
known as a "POD," which is designed for the storage of personal property and which is
typically rented to the owner and/or occupant of the premises for his/her temporary use and
which is typically delivered and removed by truck.
KAI
[Added 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
PRIVATE, COMMUNITY OR FRATERNAL RECREATION CLUB
A not-for-profit corporation organized to cater exclusively to its members and their guests,
including land, buildings and swimming, tennis, golf and/or other types of country club
facilities for recreational, athletic, social, professional and/or cultural purposes. The members
of the organization shall have a financial interest in and a method of control of, the assets
and management of the private, community or fraternal recreation club.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
An office used by an architect, attorney, engineer, insurance broker, insurance salesman, real
estate broker, real estate salesman, surveyor or other similar professional. A health care
office is not a professional office.
[Added 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001; amended3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
PROFESSIONAL STUDIO
A space used as a place of work, display or instruction by a musician, artist, craftsperson,
photographer or other similar artisan.
[Added 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001]
QUALIFIED SOLAR INSTALLER
A person who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of solar
electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards
involved. Persons who are on the list of eligible photovoltaic installers maintained by the New
York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), or who are certified as
a solar installer by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP),
shall be deemed to be qualified solar installers for the purposes of this definition.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
RADIATION PROPAGATION STUDIES OR RADIAL PLOTS
Computer generated estimates of the radiation emanating from antennas or repeaters sited
on a specific tower or structure. The height above ground and above mean sea level, power
input and output, frequency output, type of antenna(s), antenna(s) gain energy dispersion
characteristics and topography of both the site and its surrounding are all taken into account
to create these simulations. They are the primary tool for determining whether a site will
provide adequate coverage for the personal wireless telecommunications service facility
proposed for that site.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
REPEATER
A small receiver/relay transmitter of not more than 20 watts output designed to extend service
to areas which are not able to receive adequate coverage directly from a base station, using
the same channels as the base station.
23
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
RESTAURANT
An establishment which prepares and serves food and beverages selected by patrons from a
menu, or at a buffet, and consumed on the premises, and which contains permanent seating
facilities and counters or tables adequate to accommodate the customers served. A
restaurant may include the serving of alcoholic beverages if licensed by the State Liquor
Authority and may provide for carry -out food service if incidental to the consumption of food
and beverages on the premises. Specifically excluded from the term "restaurant" are stand-
alone, franchise fast-food establishments, carry -out food service establishments,
delicatessens, refreshment stands, and curb service or drive -in -type food establishments. A
restaurant may include an accessory entertainment use.
[Amended 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
RESTAURANT -BREWER or BREW PUB
A bar or restaurant, as defined in this chapter, that includes as an accessory use the brewing
of malt beverages for consumption on premises and which is subject to State Liquor
Authority licensing. The area used for brewing, including bottling and kegging, shall not
exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the space approved for the restaurant -brewer or brew
pub use and shall not produce more than 5,000 barrels of beverage per year. A restaurant -
brewer or brew pub may include an accessory entertainment use.
[Added 5-14-2018 by L.L. No. 6-2018]
RESTORATION OF ANTIQUE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES
Shall include the repair, reconstruction, painting, refurbishing and/or rehabilitation of an
antique passenger motor vehicle to restore the vehicle as close as practicable to its original
condition.
[Added 6-12-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]
RINGELMANN SMOKE CHART
A chart for determining the density of smoke and which is issued by the Federal Bureau of
Mines.
ROOFTOP -MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
A photovoltaic panel system installed on or above the roof covering. A rooftop -mounted
photovoltaic systems are comprised of photovoltaic panels that are fixed and flush -mounted
to the roof, rack -supported systems that may be articulated and titled or a combination of the
two. A rooftop -mounted photovoltaic system does not include building -integrated
photovoltaic products like photovoltaic roof coverings.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
ROOFTOP -MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A solar energy system installed on or above the roof covering. Rooftop -mounted solar energy
systems include rooftop -mounted photovoltaic systems and rooftop -mounted solar thermal
systems.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
ROOMING HOUSE
The same as "boardinghouse."
SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA
Any apparatus or device, commonly known as an "earth terminal antenna," "earth terminal,"
"earth station," "satellite communication antenna," "satellite antenna," "microwave dish
antenna" or "dish antenna" and which includes as part of such apparatus or device the main
reflector, sub -reflector feed, amplifier and support structure, which is designed for the
purpose of receiving microwave, television, radio, satellite or other electromagnetic energy
signals from space; this does not include a conventional television, radio or amateur radio
antenna.
SCHOOL, PRIVATE
A kindergarten, primary or secondary school which is not operated by a public school district,
but which furnishes a comprehensive curriculum of academic instruction similar to that of a
public school or a nursery school specifically designed and used to provide care or
instruction for two or more children under six years of age.
SCHOOL, PUBLIC
An educational institution operated by a public school district in accordance with the
Education Law of the State of New York.
SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Any act of masturbation, fellatio, sadomasochism, sexual intercourse or physical contact
with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks or, if such person is
female, breast.
SIGN
Any structure or part thereof or any device attached thereto or painted thereon or any material
or thing, illuminated or otherwise, which displays or includes any numeral, letter, work,
model, banner, emblem, light, device, trademark or other representation used as an
announcement, designation, direction, display or advertisement of any person, firm, group,
organization, commodity, service, profession or enterprise when placed in such manner that
it provides visual communication to the general public out-of-doors, but not including the
following:
A.
Signs maintained or required to be maintained by law or governmental order.
B.
25
The flag or insignia of any government or governmental agency.
C.
The flag of any civic, political, charitable, religious, fraternal or similar organization, which is
hung on a flagpole or mast.
D.
Religious or other seasonal holiday decorations which do not contain commercial lettering,
wording, designs, symbols or other devices.
SIGN AREA
Where a sign consists of a single board or face with information on one side or both sides,
the area which results by including the outside dimensions of such sign, not including the
vertical, horizontal or diagonal supports which may affix the sign to the ground or to a
structure or building unless such supports are evidently designed to be part of the sign, as
defined herein. Where a sign consists of several individual faces, the area shall be the total
of the area of all such faces which can be observed from any one point. Where the sign
consists of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a building, the area shall
be considered to be that of the smallest basic geometric shape (rectangle, triangle or circle)
which encompasses all of the letters or symbols.
SMOKE
Any emission into the open air from any source, except emissions of uncontaminated water
vapor.
SMOKE OR I' I ' 151101) Asm esta lllllslhi eint Il primarily engaged In the iiretalll sale oftobacco,
tobacco Ilproducts, or tobacco Ilparaplhernalla, electronic smoking devices, liquid iin1cotiiiiir e
containers or vapor Ilproducts A use sIhall Il be defined as a smoke or vape sIhop IIby considering
factors IIh as the Ilproportion of floor area dedicateto the display or sale of saidproducts,
the Ilproportion of total iirewreiirmue derived fiironi saidproducts, and the overall imarketing or
branding of the esta lllilslhi aeint
SMOKE UNIT
A measure of the quantity of smoke being discharged and is the number obtained by
multiplying the smoke density in a Ringelmann Smoke Chart by the time of emission in
minutes. For example, the emission of Ringelmann Smoke Chart No. 1 for one minute equals
one smoke unit.
SOLAR ACCESS
Space open to the sun and clear of overhangs or shade including the orientation of streets
and lots to the sun so as to permit the use of active and/or passive solar energy systems on
individual properties.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR COLLECTOR
26
A solar photovoltaic cell, panel, or array, or solar hot air or water collector device, which relies
upon solar radiation as an energy source for the generation of electricity or transfer of stored
heat.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR EASEMENT
An easement recorded pursuant to NY Real Property Law § 335-b, the purpose of which is to
secure the right to receive sunlight across real property of another for continued access to
sunlight necessary to operate a solar collector.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT
Solar collectors, controls, energy storage devices, heat pumps, heat exchangers, and other
materials, hardware or equipment necessary to the process by which solar radiation is
collected, converted into another form of energy, stored, protected from unnecessary
dissipation and distributed.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
The components and subsystems required to convert solar energy into electric or thermal
energy suitable for use. Solar energy systems include, but are not limited to, solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar thermal systems.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR FARM
A ground -mounted solar energy system that is intended to generate electricity or thermal
energy for commercial sale in the electricity or energy markets. Ground -mounted
photovoltaic systems that are net metered and exceed the kW thresholds in the definition of
"solar electric generating equipment" found at Public Service Law § 66+1)(d) are considered
a solar farm. A solar farm is a principal land use for the parcel on which it is located. A ground -
mounted solar energy system where the surface area of the solar collectors is greater than
2.0 acres is deemed to be a solar farm, notwithstanding that is located on a lot with another
use.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM
An arrangement or combination of solar energy equipment using thermal solar energy to
provide space heating or cooling, hot water heating, production of steam and swimming pool
heating.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
SOUND LEVEL METER
27
An instrument, standardized by the American Standards Association, used for measurement
of the intensity of sound and calibrated in decibels.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY (SPGA)
The Planning Board shall be the SPGA under § 240-81 of the Zoning Law.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
STABLE, COMMERCIAL
A building in which any horses are kept for remuneration, hire or sale.
[Added 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001]
STABLE, PRIVATE
An accessory building in which horses are kept for use by the owners of the premises and
not for hire, remuneration or sale.
STABLE, PUBLIC
A building in which any horses are kept for remuneration, hire or sale.
STAND-ALONE, FRANCHISE, FAST-FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
A business enterprise having the three following characteristics:
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[9]]
A.
The business occupies the total floor area of the building in which it is located.
B.
The business is a franchise.
C.
The business is primarily engaged in the sale of pre -prepared or quickly prepared food and
beverages in disposable containers or wrappers, selected by patrons from a limited line of
specialized items such as hamburgers, chicken, pizza, tacos, hot dogs, ice cream, yogurt,
etc., for consumption either on or off the premises, in a facility in which at least a major
portion of the sales to patrons is at a stand-up counter or drive-through window. For the
purposes of this chapter, the conduct of a bakery, a delicatessen, convenience store or other
store selling food and beverages whether or not at a gasoline filling station shall not be
deemed to be a stand-alone, franchise, fast-food establishment but shall be considered to be
the retail sale of food and beverages.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
STORY
That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the
floor next above or, if there is no floor above it, then the space between the surface of the
floor and the top of the ceiling beams next above it. If the finished floor level directly above a
basement or cellar is more than six feet above the average finished grade or the natural grade
adjoining the exterior walls of the building, whichever is lower, or if it is used for
nonaccessory business purposes or for dwelling purposes by other than a janitor or
watchman, such basement or cellar shall be considered a story.
STORY, HALF
A story immediately under a sloping roof where less than 50% of the story's floor area has a
height of seven feet or more between the surface of the floor and bottom of the roof beams.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[10]]
STREET
An existing state, county or Town highway or road or a proposed highway or road, including
all of the land within the right-of-way, shown upon a subdivision plat approved by the Town
Planning Board, as provided by law or on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the
Dutchess County Clerk prior to the appointment of the Town Planning Board and the grant of
the power to approve subdivision plats.
STREET LINE
The dividing line between a street right-of-way and a lot. (See also the definition of "lot line,
front" for comparison.)
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION
Any change in or addition to the supporting members of a structure, including but not limited
to bearing walls, retaining walls, columns, beams or girders.
STRUCTURE
[Amended 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998;1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012; 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-
2013]
A.
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on, in or under the
ground or water or attachment to something having location on the ground or water,
including, but not limited to, buildings, parking decks or garages, storage containers,
swimming pools, tennis courts, towers, docks, balconies, open entries, porches, decks,
handicap ramps, signs, permanent awnings, gas or liquid storage tanks, ground -mounted
antennas, ground -mounted solar panels and satellite -receiving antennas, outdoor tables and
seating for patrons, and walls more than six feet in height, but not anything requiring only
single paving or surfacing of the ground, such as parking lots, driveways or sidewalks.
B.
A static construction or an assembly of materials, the use or occupancy of which requires a
fixed location on the ground or attachment to an object having a fixed location.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC
A medical or psychotherapeutic treatment center for treating of dependency of psychoactive
substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal street drugs such as heroin,
cocaine, amphetamines, or similar such substances.
29
[Added 3-28-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
SWIMMING POOL
Any body of water having an artificial bottom and/or sides and a depth of more than two feet
in any point therein.
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
An unstaffed facility in connection with the commercial operation of a personal wireless
services facility, as defined in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C). Such facility usually consists of an
equipment shelter, a support structure and/or other transmission and reception devices.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER/TOWER
A lattice structure framework or monopole that is designed to support personal wireless
service or other communications system, transmission, receiving and/or relaying antennas
and/or equipment.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
TELEPORT
A facility utilizing satellite dishes of greater than 2.0 meters in diameter designed for two-way
communications with satellites and intended for use by multiple owners, lessees or rental
customers.
[Added 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
TERRACE OR PATIO
A roofless platform of earth or other natural material covered by a surface material, with or
without retaining walls. Any such platform with a roof or awning shall be considered a porch.
THREE -COMPONENT MEASURING SYSTEM
A device for recording the intensity of any vibration in three mutually perpendicular
directions.
TOXIC OR NOXIOUS MATTER
Any solid, liquid or gaseous matter, including but not limited to gases, vapors, dusts, fumes
and mists containing properties which by chemical means are inherently harmful and likely
to cause injury to the well-being of persons or damage to property.
TRAILER, HOUSE
The same as "mobile home."
TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL
all
A facility where ambulances, taxis, limousines, armored cars, tow trucks, buses and similar
commercial vehicles are stored, and/or from where they are dispatched. A transportation
terminal does not include the storage of impounded or towed vehicles.
[Added 4-27-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015; amended 1-30-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017[11]]
TRAVEL TRAILER
A portable vehicular structure built on a chassis, designed to be used primarily as a
temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, having a body width not
exceeding eight feet and a body length not exceeding 32 feet.
UNIFIED SOLAR PERMIT
The New York State Unified Solar Permit or such other uniform permit promulgated by
NYSERDA or other state agency which provides for an expedited building permit review
process for small-scale roof -mounted photovoltaic system residential and commercial solar
electric.
[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
USE
The purpose for which land, water or a building or structure is designed, arranged, intended
or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.
USE, ACCESSORY
A use which is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use on a lot and which
is located on the same lot or water area therewith.
USE, PRINCIPAL
The main or primary use of land, water or a building, structure or lot.
UTILITY, PUBLIC
An electrical substation, electrical transmission line, municipal pump station, water tower,
municipal garage, firehouse, telephone substation and/or any utility approved by the Public
Service Commission or other regulatory agency. A solar energy system that is not subject to
New York State Public Service Commission Approval is not a public utility.
[Amended 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
VETERINARIAN
A person licensed to practice the profession of veterinary medicine as defined by § 6701 of
the New York State Education Law.
[Added 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 7-2008]
VIBRATIONS, IMPACT
Earth -borne oscillations occurring in discrete pulses at or less than 100 per minute.
31
VIBRATIONS, STEADY-STATE
Continuous earth -borne oscillations. Discrete pulses that occur more than 100 times per
minute shall be considered steady-state vibrations.
WATERCOURSE
Any flow or body of water which contains water or a flow of water at least six months in the
aggregate during the course of an average year.
WETLAND
Lands generally or intermittently covered with water which, by nature of their surface and/or
subsurface soil characteristics, contribute to the replenishment of the subsurface water
supply, including marshes, swamps, bogs and other areas with poorly drained soils such as
organic muck and alluvial soils.
YARD
An open space on the same lot as a building, which open space lies between the building or
group of buildings and the nearest lot line and is unoccupied and unobstructed from the
ground upward, except for permitted accessory uses and structures. In measuring a yard, as
hereinafter provided, the line of a building shall be deemed to mean a line parallel to the
nearest lot line, drawn from a point of a building or the point of a group of buildings nearest
to such lot line and the measurement shall be taken at right angles from the line of the building
to the nearest lot line.
YARD, FRONT
A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the front lot line and the
nearest line of the building.
YARD, REAR
A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the rear lot line and the
nearest line of the building.
YARD, SIDE
A yard between the side lot line and the nearest line of the building and extending from the
front yard to the rear yard or, in the absence of either of such yards, extending to the front lot
line or rear lot line, as the case may be.
247-14, llliieinatiion restricted
"Phe `r'ow m IBoard of the ,'own of iiiin ¢sir i s not Illlii¢�inat affirm
IIII � � 'iiirmteiirest liiiirm clleiirm spaces or
open areas acquiredIIby It under the Il provisions of § 247 of the General Municipal iiilpall IL of the
State of INew York except upon the adoption of a local IIlaw IIby a t Jcirllt Ilplus one of the ,'own
Board aufhorlzlngtIlheIllliienatiion of said Interest, subject to mandatory referendum IIby the
electors of the ,'own of Wappinger,
32
§ 240-79 Tattoo parlors.
A. Legislative intent. The Town Board hereby finds that certain business activities, by their
nature, have serious objectionable operational characteristics which can lead to significant
impact on the surrounding community. The Town Board further finds that the uncontrolled
proliferation of such uses would be inconsistent with the existing development and future
plans for the Town of Wappinger in that they often result in influences on the community
which undermine the economic, physical and social welfare of the community. Such uses
have been found to contribute to the blighting of surrounding residential and commercial
areas as a result of the related potential for the undermining of the economic and social
welfare of the community and by deterring investment in and improvement of surrounding
properties. Such uses can adversely impact the general health, safety and economic well-
being of the entire community. Further, the location of these uses may be in areas where
youth may regularly assemble and the general atmosphere encompassing their operation is
of great concern to the Town Board. The purpose of this section is to prevent the unrestricted
proliferation or concentration of such businesses, to specifically limit and reduce their
potential accessibility to children and to ensure that the effects of such businesses will not
adversely affect the health, safety and economic well-being of the community, by enacting
criteria for the establishment of tattoo parlors in the Town.
B.
Standards. To help achieve the above -stated goals and to promote the objectives of the Town
Comprehensive Plan, the granting of special permit approval by the Planning Board shall be
subject to the following requirements in addition to the requirements of special permit
approval in § 240-44 herein.
(1)
Not more than one tattoo parlor shall be permitted on any lot.
(2)
No tattoo parlor shall be permitted on any lot which is located within 2,500 feet of any other
lot containing a tattoo parlor.
(3)
No tattoo parlor shall be permitted in any building which is located within 400 feet of any
residential zoning district.
(4)
No tattoo parlor shall be permitted in any building which is located within 400 feet of any lot
on which there is located a school, day-care center, place of worship or other religious
institution, community center, public park or playing field.
(5)
No tattoo parlor shall be permitted in any building which is used in whole or in part for
residential purposes. No residential use shall be established in a building of which any part
is used as a tattoo parlor.
(6)
Tattoo parlors shall comply with all other requirements of the Zoning Law as well as all
applicable Town, county, state and federal laws and regulations.
(7) r'at' cc Ilparlors sIhall Il be allowed In I0 zones
33
240-81 9 Smoke Or Vape Shop
Legislative iiiiirmteint °°
Phe °°"iii IBoard IIheiireII liiiirm that certain busihness activitles, IIby their
nature, IIhave serlous objectionable operational 6haracteristics Whith can IIIle to significant
Impact on the surrounding community °° "IIh e r'own IBoard further finds that the uiir con' iir lllllle
proliferation of skh uses wouldIIbe liinconsistent with the existing evell 11 irraeint and future
plans for the r'own of Wappinger lihn that they often iiresult lihn Influences Ilan the community
Ihil6h undermine the economic, IIpIhyslcal and social welfare of the community Skh use
have Ilbeen foun to contribute to the Ilblhlglhthng of surrounding residential and commercial
areas as a result of the iirelated IIpotential for the undermining f the economic and lii 111
welfare of the community andIIby deterringInvestment lihn and Improvement of surrounding
it 1pertiles Skh uses can adversely Impact the general health, safely andeconomic well-
being f the eiirmtihre community Further, the location of these uses imay II be lihn areas Where
th imay regularly eirr blle and the general atmosplhere encompassing their operation lIs
f great concern to the ,'own IBoar , °°Phe Ilpurpose of this esti n Is to prevent the unrestricted
proliferation or concentration of su6h Ilbusihnesses, to specificallyIllliiirraliit and iireduce their
potential accessibilittoIlhllll irein antoensure that the effects f su6h Ilbusihnesses will isnot
adversely ffect the health, safety and economicwell-being f the community, IIby enacting
criteria for the esta lllilslhi aeint oftattoo Ilparlors hn the ,'own
Standards, , n IIhelp Ilhiieve theabove-stated III firm tIl promote the objectives of the ,'own
Caipr6Iheiirm hive Plan, the granthng of special II permit approval IIby the Planning IBoard Ihall IIbe
subject to the following iirequirements lihn addition to the iirequirenients of special IIpermit
approval sir vall lihn § 240-44, herein
Not more than one smoke and or w ape sIhqp sIhall IIbe IIpermitted n any I c,
smoke or vape sIhqpIhall IIbe IIpermitted n any Ic Whl6h Is located withihn 3,500 feet ofany
other IIIc containing a smoke and or w ape sIhqp
smoke and or vape sIhqpIhall IIbe IIpermitted lihn anybuilding Whl6h Is located withihn 400
feet of any residential dwelling
smoke and or vape sIhqpIhall IIbe IIpermitted lihn anybuilding Whl6h Is located withihn 400
feet of any Ic on Whl6h there Is located a scIhool, day-care center, II Mace of worslhlp orother
religious Institution, community center, Ilpublicpark or Il playing fiiieIII ,
(5
smoke and or vape sIhqpIhall IIbe IIpermitted lihn anybuilding Whl6h Is used hn Whole or lihn
part for iiresidential Ilpurposes Ido iiresidential use sIhall IIbe establlslhed hn abuilding of Whith
any Ilpart Is used as a smoke and or w ape sIhqp
1 imoke and vape sIhqps sIhall comply with all other requirenients of the Zoning L eIll as
IIIIII applicable °" bwn, county, state and federal IIlaws andiiregulations
W
5. Section 240-52 shall be amended to read as follows:
§ 240-52 Gasoline filling stations.
c gasollne filling station sIhall Ile litlhliiin 1,000 feet of the Il boundary Illiiiiir e ofany residence
district or of any s6hool, 6hur6h, Ilpark, II playground, Ihospital, Ilpublic lliill it it , liInstitution for
dependents eint or cIhlldren or any Mace of Ilpublic assemblydesigned for the simultaneous use
of 100 II persons or more, regardless of the district Where 6iiflher Ilprenilses are Illocated
B A. Fuel pumps and storage tank inlets shall be set back at least 25 and 15 feet, respectively,
from the perimeter property lines of the site. Further, fuel pumps and storage tank inlets shall
be located and oriented in such a manner as to prevent the stacking of vehicles into any road
right-of-way and the blocking of any point of site ingress or egress. For the purposes of this
section, canopies over commercial fuel pumps and filling areas shall be permitted to extend
into the minimum required front yard for the district in which the property is located, but in
no case shall any canopy be located within five feet of any lot line.
All automobile parts, partially dismantled motor vehicles or similar articles shall be
stored within a building. All repair and service work, including car washing, but excluding
emergency service and the sale of fuel and lubricants, shall be conducted entirely within
either a building or, where deemed appropriate by the Planning Board due to such factors as
the size of the property involved and/or its location, shall be conducted entirely within a
fenced -in area in which such work is visually screened from all adjoining properties and
roadways. In no case shall any vehicles awaiting service or repair work be stored outdoors
for a period exceeding five days, unless such vehicles are entirely located within a fenced -in
area and are visually screened from all adjoining properties and roadways. Body work, major
structural repair or painting shall not be permitted.
D G, Use of a building for any residence or sleeping quarters shall not be permitted.
', °°Phere sIhall Il be a minimum of 2,500 feet Ilbetween gasollne filling stations
§ 240-20 Access and required street frontage.
[Amended 9-24-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001; 4-28-2003 by L.L. No. 6-2003]
B. Flag and radial lots. A lot may derive its street frontage and access by means of a strip of
land connecting the street and the main portion of the lot, provided that no portion of said
access and frontage strip of land shall be less than 150 100 feet wide. The front yard setback
of such a flag lot shall be measured from the rear lot line of the lot between the flag lot and
the street on which it has frontage. In the case of a lot with radial or angled side lot lines, the
front yard setback shall be established where the lot meets the minimum lot width
requirement when measured parallel to the street from which the lot derives access.
35
§ 240-19 Modification of lot requirements.
For the purposes set forth earlier in this chapter and to promote natural resource preservation
and conservation and to minimize the construction and maintenance costs of community
facilities and utilities, all directed towards the objective of fostering and obtaining land
development of good quality and design at reasonable economic cost, the Planning Board is
hereby authorized to review and act upon all subdivisions in accordance with the following
provisions. In all cases, the Planning Board shall have the full power of subdivision approval,
approval with conditions or denial, as authorized by the Town Law.
A.
Average density subdivisions. Simultaneously with the approval of a subdivision plat and
pursuant to § 278 of the Town Law, at the request of the applicant, the Planning Board is
authorized to modify the zoning regulations with respect to lot area and dimensions, provided
that the average size of all lots shown on the subdivision plat shall be equal to or greater than
the permitted minimum lot area in such district and that there shall not be a greater average
density of population or cover of the land with buildings than is permitted in such district,
and further provided that no lot shall have less than the minimum area and dimensions
required for lots in the next less restrictive residential zoning district to the one in which the
property is located. For the purpose of this section, average density shall be determined by
the number of one -family residences which could be built under the zoning district standards
in full conformity with the Town's Subdivision Regulations[1] and all other applicable
requirements. The basis for determination by the Planning Board shall be a conventional
subdivision sketch layout for the subject property.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Subdivision of Land.
B.
Conservation subdivisions. Pursuant to § 278 of the Town Law, at the written request of the
applicant to the Town Board, the Planning Board may be authorized to modify the zoning
regulations in one -family residence districts with respect to lot area and dimensions upon
such conditions as the Town Board may impose and provided that:
(1)
Such modifications result in design and development which promote the most appropriate
use of the land, facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities and
preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open lands.
(2)
The permitted number of dwelling units in no case exceeds the number which could be
permitted, in the Planning Board's judgment, if the land were subdivided into lots conforming
to all the normally applicable requirements of this chapter, the Land Subdivision
Regulations,[2] the Dutchess County Department of Health Regulations and all other
applicable standards. The basis for this determination by the Planning Board shall be a
conventional subdivision sketch layout for the subject property, plus such other information
as may be required by said Board.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 217, Subdivision of Land.
0
(3)
The maximum permitted building height and the minimum permitted floor area requirements
shall be the same as those normally applicable to other dwellings in the zoning district in
which the property is located.
(4) The dwelling units permitted may be detached, semidetached or attached structures,
provided that there shall be no more than four dwelling units in any single structure and
provided that It the subdivision Is not In conflict iiflh the Il provisions of the Master Plan and
cniplliiie i[fh existing 'own of Wappinger Zoning Codes for Whl6h the Ilparcel Is currently
zoned,
37
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN CODE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will conduct a
Public Hearing on the 19th day of August 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York, at which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity
to be heard as to whether the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger should adopt "A Local Law No. 3
Of 2024 Which Would Amend Chapters 247, 85, and 240, Zoning, Of the Town Code With Respect
To A Variety Of Definitions, and Zoning Codes Regarding Businesses, and Planning"
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Board has reserved its right to make its
Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA at the conclusion of the Public Hearing to be held
on the adoption of the proposed Local Law.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Local Law will be
available for review and inspection at the office of the Town Clerk on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00
PM.
DATED: July 18, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-155
Meeting: 07/08/24 07:00 PM
Department: Town Clerk
Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases
Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni
Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin
Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
DOC ID: 6215
Resolution Awarding Contract For Major Daniel Martz
Vietnam War Memorial Rehabilitation Project
WHEREAS, in 1966 the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger dedicated the new recreation area at
the corner of Montfort Road and Pye Lane in memory of Major Daniel Martz who was the first
Dutchess County resident to die inaction in the Vietnam War, and
WHEREAS, the monument reflecting this dedication has entered into a state of neglect and is in
need of rehabilitation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger finds it appropriate to relocate and enhance
this monument to be a prominent feature at Martz Field Recreation Facility, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds had estimated that the required workwould be
less $35,000 which would not require competitive bidding, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously allocated only $20,000 in Parkland Trust Funds to fund
this expense, and
WHEREAS, the Town obtained three quotes for the project, and
WHEREAS, Aguado Landscapingwas the lowest quote at $29,980.00, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Aguado Landscaping should be awarded a contract for the work
set forth in the Request for Proposals annexed to this resolution, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger hereby awards a contract for the Major Daniel Martz Vietnam
Memorial Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $29,980.00.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes an additional $9,980.00 to fund the project in its entirety
from Parkland Trust for a total of $29,980.00.
3. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
above-described agreement in the form annexed hereto with such changes as the Town Supervisor
may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Updated: 7/3/2024 3:48 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1
Request For Proposals
Martz Field Memorial Hardscape
Pye Lane and Montfort Road, Wappinger, NY
1. Install 20' x 5' Unilock paver walkway from parking lot to 22' diameter Unilock paver patio
2. Install (2) 32' long half-moon block walls around patio
3. Move "Martz" 3'x4' Memorial Stone from current location to Flagpole area above new retaining
wall
4. Create Planting beds around new walkways/patio/walls with the following:
o (8) 5 -gallon White Azaleas
o (14) 3 -gallon Inkberry Holly
o (4) 3 -Gallon Gold Lace
o (8) 3 -gallon Double Play Spirea
o (11) 1 -gallon dwarf fountain grass
o (8) 3 -gallon Vanilla Spice
o (20) 1 -quart early snowdaylily
o (22) 1 -quart red daylily
5. Bark mulch will be installed in all planting beds (Color to be approved prior to installation)
6. Paver + Wall block to be approved prior to installation
Return proposals by July 3, 2024 to:
Town of Wappinger
Attn. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
jcavaccini@townofwappingerny.gov
Client Name: ]Vey[avaucini
Billing Address: 20 Middlebush Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Prop a1#2527
Project Name: Martz Field (Town of Wappinger)
JnbsheA6dress: 126PyeLane
Wappingers Falls, NY12590
1. Install 20'x 5' Uni|ockpaver walkway from parking lot to 22' dianooterUmihzck paver patio
2. Install (Z)32'long half moon block walls around patio
3. Move "Martz" Memorial Stone from current location to Flag pole area above new retai,ning wall
4. Create Planting beds around new vva|km/eys/patiokwa|lswith the following:
u (Q)5gallon White Azaleas
p (14) 3gallon |nkberryHolly
o (4)3Gallon Gold Lace
o (8)3gallon Double Play Spirea
p /11\ 1gallon dwarf fountain grass
o (8)3 gallon Vanilla Spice
u (2D)1g¢early snow dayli|y
o (22)1quart red day|i|y
5. Bark mulch will be installed in all planting beds (Color to be approved prior to installation)
6. Paver +Wall block to be approved prior to installation
Memorial Hardscape Install: $29,980,00
PROUECTTQTAb
264New HakenuackRd p.- 845-297-4807' vvvvvv.oQuadolandscapbng.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Pa
Down Payment
Completion of Project
$14,990.00
$14,990.00
$0.00
$0.00
$14,990.00
$14,990.00
$29,980.00
$0.00
$29,980.00
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Pag Packet Pg. 82
264New HakemsaokRd p: vvvvw/.aguado|andmcap|ng.com
Wappingers Falls, NY1359Q ernaN:dy|anVDaguodo|amdsmapiog.comm
Pag
I Packet Pg. 83
Reddavhhes
White lilies
ZG4New HakensackRd p: 845-297-4807 vvvvw.a8oedo|ondsoaping.conm
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
emmi|:dvan@a8uado|mndsoaping.com
6u|d Lace Juniper
I64New HakensockRd p:845 -297'48O7 vvvvm/.a8uado|andscapdng.conm
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Pa
Double play Big Bang Spiraea
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
T
Inkberry Holly
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.co,m
Fag 1 Packet Pg. 87 1
Dwarf Fountain Grass
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY1259Q
emai|:dy|an@aguadolandscaping.com
Pa
Delaware Valley White azalea
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Page
'vanilla spice'
Clethr-a alnifolia
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4867 www,aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Page
2-2.5" cal Red Maple
By Date
Martz Field (Town of Wappin,ger)
264 New Hakensack Rd p: 845-297-4807 www.aguadolandscaping.com
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
email: dylan@aguadolandscaping.com
Page