June Visconti LetterJUNE VISCONTI
13 JOAN LANE
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Chris Colsey, Supervisor
Town Board Members
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Local Law: Historic House Tours, Receptions and Similar Events
Dear Supervisor Colsey:
I regret I will not be in attendance for the Public Hearing scheduled for
9/22/2008.
I would appreciate your reviewing my comments and consider amending
your local law if you believe my comments have merit.
1 know the elected officials are concerned about keeping taxes in check
and maintaining our tax base.
Private sector jobs, clean industries and tourism are crucial to the
economy of the Hudson Valley and the Town of Wappinger.
With that theme I recognize the need for regulations that foster these
objectives while maintening standards for our residents
and businesses.
I offer the following recommendations for consideration:
Section 3: Zoning Amendments
2. A. many historic homes are NOT on two acres i.e. Heugont Homes
in Kingston. This section should be eliminated.
2.C. The requirements to be listed on the state/federal National
Historic Register are far more restrictive than any town law,
therefore there should not be any regulation of the exterior
appearance of the home.(a client of mine spent in excess of
$35,000 to paint the exterior of their National Historic Registered
home.
2.D. The number of persons assembling in the house should not
exceed the fire -rated occupancy as determined by the
Fire inspector and included in the resolution approved by the
Planning Board.
2.E. this paragraph should be eliminated see 2.D. above
2.l.any and all amplified speaking and/or music must conform to the
Town of Wappinger Noise Ordinance.
Planning Board requirements must NOT compromise the National
Register Designation Le additional landscaping etc.
2.K. All signage shall conform to the Town of Wappinger Sign
Ordinance or per the Planning Board Resolution.
2.L. Parking shall be provided as set forth in Article X or as
determined by the Planning Board.
2.M.Eliminate (see 2.L. above)
2.N. Eliminate
1 think these amendments would have the desired results and achieve our
mutual goals.
I hope my suggestions are helpful.
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Jun Visconti