07-7358
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-1373
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
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October 23, 2007
OCT .2 I:. 2007
TOWN CLERK
To: Chris Masterson
Town Clerk
From: Barbara Roberti, Secretary
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Re: McGrath Decision
Appeal No. 07-7358
Attached you will find the original Application/Decision & Order for John
& Rita McGrath, 40 Sherwood Hgts., Wappinger Falls, NY., Tax Grid No.
6258-04-768283. I would appreciate it if you would file these documents.
Attachments
cc: Mr. & Mrs. McGrath
Zoning Board
Town File
Town Attorney
Building Inspector
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
P.O. Box 324 - 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Zoning Board of Appeals
Office: 845.297.1373'" Fax: 845.297.4558
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Office: 845.297.6257
www.townofwappinger.us
Application for an Area Variance
Appeal #
07-7558
Dated:
10- 4--0'7
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NEW YORK:
I(We), .J oH N ArJJ) (<.1 rA Me GRA TH residing at 40 5 Ht;ft~"'cf) H ~ I('W~J ""Jt<II,f'J6I/.1LJ FI! LL')) oJ Y,
, ~'1) -'133 - 53/'1 (phone), hereby appeal
to the Zoning Board of Appeals from the decision/action of the Zoning Administrator,
dated oC1'oBr:~) , 200l, and do hereby apply for an area variance(s).
Premises located at 40 StlEAwoo/J HEl6HT5
Tax Grid # ~9 /f42. Sf - oLf - 7~S 2f3 -600 0
Zoning District A - 'fa
1. Record Owner of Property .J OHN fv,JfI {{IrA lV\c GMlH
Address J.(o SttEiLlIJocO HEI6\{TS",w"Pf'I.JGDLi (-JrLLSJ",y /2)'1"
Phone Number ~-i{3J - 5311
Owner Consent: Dated: /0/3)C7 Signature:
Printed:
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2. Variance(s) Request:
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Variance No.1
I(We) hereby apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance~ of the following
requirements of the Zoning Code.
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(Indicate Article, Section, Subsection and Paragraph)
Required: 2.5 Fr. SIOF YAM 5"t..,-af\u< (J(.I~HT)
Applicant(s) can provide: 2..D Pr. 511H' 'Y1\-lto Sf'TBA-o<, (({./(.m-)
Thus requesting: ({tfLIt;'"F fit""" 2' fr. JibE" Y 4ftD s1:T8!rtK (!\/(,HI Ac~Yitlt'(\\vvr 5:
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Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Application for an Area Variance
Appeal No.
Variance No. 2
I(We) hereby apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance(s) of the following
requirements of the Zoning Code.
(Indicate Article, Section, Subsection and Paragraph)
Req u ired:
Applicant(s) can provide:
Thus requesting:
To allow:
3. Reason For Appeal (Please substantiate the request by answering the following questions in
detail. Use extra sheet, if necessary):
A. If your variance(s) is(are) granted, how will the character of the neighborhood or nearby
properties change? Will .any of those changes be negative? Ple?\se explain your answer in detail.
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B. Please explain why you need the variance(s). Is there any way to reach the same result
without a variance(s)? Please be specific in your answer.
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C. How big is the change from the standards set out in the zoning law? Is the requested area
variance(s) substantial? If not, please explain, in detail, why it is not substantial.
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D. If your variance(s) is(are) granted, will the physical environmental conditions in the
neighborhood or district be impacted? Please explain, in detail, why or why not.
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Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Application for an Area Variance
Appeal No.
E. How did your need for an area variance(s) come about? Is your difficulty self-created? Please
explain your answer in detail.
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CV~ ~ 5fA.Ct; IN />If ft\"~1a\ lif1ACeM BE'UI""e- ^"IlIlE')IT.
F. Is your property unique in the neighborhood that it needs this type of variance? Please explain
your answer in detail. .
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4. List of attachments (Check applicable information)
(J) Survey Dated 9/2 ~J8'l. I Last Revised
Prepared by t\IcHhlU Go f)At\ca.,..,1.,
'1/2.'1 J 8'2.
and
Plot Plan Dated
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Photos
Drawings Dated
1//8/()1
Letter of Communication which resulted in application to the ZBA.
(e.g., recommendation from the Planning Board/Zoning Denial)
Letter from '7owrJoF (JJ~,rJ6'Ci\. cdle nfI;1AIl.l:.-ptt't'IT ~~"'t~ Dated:
Letter from Dated:
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(0 Other (please list):
)UPPof\..-llrJ6- AET^I L roll... A-6D'Tlur-J yMIty.J(f Rnlvt:~i
5. Signature and Verification
Please be advised that no application can be deemed complete unless signed below.
The applicant hereby states that all information given is accurate as of the date of application.
SIGNATURE
(Appellant)
.C\.. 1nL b~
(If more than one Appellant)
DATED:
/(>/3/61
/0/3/61
SIGNATURE
DATED:
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Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Application for an Area Variance
Appeal No.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1. The requested variance(s) ( ) WILL / (x) WILL NOT produce an undesirable change in the
character of the neighborhood.
( ) YES / (X) NO, Substantial detriment will be created to nearby properties.
2. There ( ) IS(ARE) / ex) IS(ARE) NO other feasible methods available for you to pursue to
achieve the benefit you seek other than the requested variance(s).
3. The requested area variance(s) ( ) IS(ARE) / (X) IS(ARE) NOT substantial.
4. The proposed variance(s) ( ) WILL / (X) WILL NOT have an adverse effect or impact on the
physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. The alleged difficulty (X) IS / ( ) IS NOT self-created.
6. The property ( ) IS / ( X) IS NOT unique to the neighborhood.
Conclusion: Therefore, it was determined the requested variance
Be ex) GRANTED () DENIED.
Conditions/Stipulations: The following conditions and/or stipulations were adopted by resolution
of the Board as part of the action stated above: .
~h~ 7n;;~~ Rn~rn nfAppp~'~ h~~ vot~rl to gr~nt a ~ine yarn variance of 5 feet for a
_' R" _ __' 7" ~nn;t;~~ "Whpre the ('one reqllire~ 25 feet to the side yard. the applicant
en"l n nnl y prmri np ?O fppt .
(X) Findings & Facts Attached.
DATED: October 23, 2007
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NEW YORK
BY:~ / ~~
(Chairman)
PRINT: VJ~f( /., ~AN"ELC
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PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. APPUCANT I SPONSOR
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617.20
APPENDIX C
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
for UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
(To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor)
2. PROJECT NAME
AbA 1T),,J n I-J 0 5H fYU'lQo ~ t-lfl 6ft r'! Rl:''J II)C)J LE
SEQR
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3.PROJECT LOCATION:
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MuntClpality
4. PRECISE LOCATION: Street Addess and Road
Lfo SHc/lWGCO 1-11:.:161-11>
County b lJTCH(%..5
Intersections, Prominent landmarks ete - or provide map
5. IS PROPOSED ACTION:
New 0 Expansion D ModIficaliOJlI alteration
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
AM MI\STI:/\ ~fi)t\ooM CLo.>t:, .^'" 0 DfU!j)ItJ~ ^"td\..
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially <.: . I acres Ultimately c:. _I acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS?
DYes ~ No If no, describe briefly: ~ EL-I eF f1W"\ 51b'l:: VA, f..:I> St'T~ At/<.. (t~IIIIlE1>
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? (Choose as many as apply.)
[21 Residential 0 Industrial D Commercial DAgrlcultUre D Park I Forest I Open Space
D Other (describe)
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY (Federal. State or Local)
[2JYes 0 No If yes, list agency name and permit I approval:
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11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
DYes ~NO If yes, list agency name and permit I approval:
ULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT I APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
No
CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
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Date:
Ic{3J61
Applicant
If the action is a Costal Area, and you are a state agency,
complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Code Enforcement Department
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
tel (845) 297-6256 fax (845) 297-0579
10/01/2007
MCGRATH, JOHN D
MCGRATH, RITA
40 SHERWOOD HTS
WAPPINGERS FALLS NY
125900000
A27708
Grid Number: 89/6258-04-768283-0000
Site Address: 40 SHERWOOD HTS
Z 0 N E 1<-10
Your APPLICATION A27708 for a permit to construct
CONSTRUCT ADDITION 2-STORY 6' 8" x 20' 7" RIGHT SIDE OF DWELLING Upper level: ENLARGING
MASTER BEDROOM (1/2 CLOSET w/CEILING FAN &
1/2 DRESSING AREA w/CEILING FAN) Lower level: ENCLOSED PORCH AS SITTING AREA w/CEILING
FAN (REMOVING EXTERIOR WALL TO EXTEND LIVING ROOM) ",and'" OPEN DECK AREA
is hereby DENIED on the basis of Section: 240-37 of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law, which stipulates:
fi "Accessory Structures must comply with all minimum yard setback requirements for buildings,
but in no case shall they be permitted in the front yard."
o "This zoning district has a front yard requirement of seventy-five feet (75') from a state or
County road."
o Does NOT MEET bulk requirement for Zone.
REAR YARD:
SIDE YARD (LEFT):
SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
FRONT YARD:
SIDE YARD (LEFT):
SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
REO U IRE D:
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ft
.:25 ft
WHAT YOU CAN PROVIDE:
ft
ft
~O ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
You have the right to appeal this decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals within 60 days of the date of this
letter. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The area variance
appeal will require at least two meetings, one for discussion and one for a Public Hearing. The required
forms can be obtained at this office.
Yours truly,
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Tatiana Lukianoff
Zoning Administrator
Town of Wappinger
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.20 l'Yfiddlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
,telephone: 845-297-6256 fax: 845-297-0579
APPLICATION TYPE:
'Residential
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
ZONE: R-Lfo 'DATE: r ~ 7-()7
APPL #: 0277rJY' PER1'UT #
GRID: "i '58- ~ If :... 71/12- fj 3~ 0006
o New Construction 0 Commercial
fI Renovation/Altel'ation 0 Multiple Dwelling
APPLlCANTNAM~: ....JO~N A-~l<lrA MC6~ATI.i'
, ADD~ESS: 'to 5rlcR..i;,)C.O~ HEIGi(r.:S) f/JA,ffi,.;6Gf4 MLU ~ IJY 12f?-16
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NAME OWNER OF BUILDING/LAND: .j ,,'H~ ft-NT) (l..i T:r\ iV\ L.[;;f'_\-nt
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MAILING ADDRESS: ~l\tVlt
TE'L'#: 'lif)~~'iB.<;~1f{ CEL{;ifc<.. -. ' FAX#::L9'i-.n/b E~MAIL:
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BUILDER/CONTRACTOR DOING WORK: /I ()r~ -O}~'"
COMPANY NAME: O\jJ,.JGf'..... g Vi t.J Ql. ,
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ADDRESS: . 4 I) SH I:.:"ilw () {)~ H ei ~"H r:r, . W 41'1'1..-J G "I'\.) FA l.l.;S' I rJ''I I 25'....' II
TEL#: fjlf)-ttJJ--f311 CELL: FAX#:
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL NAME: b"vll> BC:Lj.(w)nI, It/tlHlrecr
TEL #: ,rLf5~ -b35--'/] is, CELL: FAX #:' E-MAIL:
CONSTRUCT ADDmON 2-STORY 6' 8" x 20' 7"
RIGHT SIDE OF DWELUNG
Upper level: ENLARGING MASTER BEDROOM
(1/2 CLOSET w/CEIUNG FAN &
.; 1/2 DRESSING AREA w/CEIUNG FAN)
Lower level: ENCLOSED PORCH AS SITTING AREA
w/CEIUNG FAN (REMOVING EXTERIOR WALL TO
EXTEND UVING ROOM) "'and", OPEN DECK AREA
SETBACKS: FRONT: . 5'('.10' REAR: 7'/'01 L-SIDEYARD: 30. (/'/ R-SIDtYARn: 20"~3() , A Fr&7t,
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SIZE OF STRUCTURE: I, S ),' 2-0 7 . SMRQ.rJ~ . .
ESTIMATED COST: " / "i, (J aD. CJ IvpE OF USE: C LO<<r; S, ~TI" & ,e." <f\ell f ."'>1
NON-REFUNDABLE APPL. FEE: 1 jOOfJ-pAID o~~7 k7 C:HEC~ # 307 ('I RECEIPT #: R07 -' /olJ.2 .fiJ
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BALANCE DUE: PAID ON: CHECK # RECEIPT #:
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TOWN, OF WAPPINGER
PLOT PLAN
DATE 7'--c27-u7
DIRECTIONS:
1- DRAW STRUCTURE TO BE ADDEC
2- LABEL ITS DIMENSIONS
3- LABEL SETBACKS WITH ARROWS
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