UntitledThe following resolution was offered by Councilman Johnson who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, an ordinance has been introduced to amend the compre-
hensive zoning ordinance of the Town of Wappinger for purposes
of adding thereto the provisions relating to signs in shopping
center districts, and
WHEREAS, the text of the proposed revision to the ordinance has
been referred to the Dutchess County Planning Department in
accordance with the provisions of General Municipal Law, §239-m,
and
WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Department of Planning by letter
dated October 30th, 1980 has recommended disapproval of such
amendment for the reasons stated therein, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of General Municipal Law §239-m require
an expression of reasons for approval of the revisions to a
zoning ordinance under such circumstances,
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that the amendment to the zoning ordinance
be adopted for the following reasons:
1. The existing zoning ordinance lacks any provisions for
signs which are associated and necessary with shopping center
districts; the proposed amendment will fill that need.
2. Contrary to the assertions of the Dutchess County
Planning Department, only a minimum area of Route 9 within the
town will be affected given the small size of the shopping center
district on said highway within the Town of Wappinger.
3. The provisions of the proposed amendment are comparable
to sign regulations affecting shopping center districts in other
municipalities.
4. The review of the proposed amendment by the Dutchess
County Planning Department fails to take into consideration
the provisions of 416.912 which further limit signs to specified
maximum dimensions and also overlook limitations provided in
the ordinance as to the maximum size of signs, the same correlated
to building frontage.
5. Sufficient mechanisms exist to site plan review and
provisions within the proposed amended zoning ordinance to control
locations of signs, particularly free standing signs, as the same
will be subject to the jurisdiction and review of the Planning
Board of the Town of Wappinger.
6. The comments of the Dutchess County Planning Department
fail to take into consideration those circumstances in which a
shopping center is located on two intersecting streets and has
means of access and egress from both of said streets; under such
circumstances, it is necessary that identification signs be on
more than one side of the building.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Dated: November 3, 1980
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger will conduct a public hearing at the Town Hall, Mill
Street, Wappingers Falls, in the Town of Wappinger, County of
Dutchess, New York, on August 26, 1970, at 7:00 P.M. EDT to hear
all persons concerning an Ordinance Requiring License for Sale of
merchandise by Hawking and Peddling.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
OFFICE OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN HALL
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N. Y. 12590
Ten- 297-6256
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
October 24, 1980
RE: Shopping Center District Sign Ordinance Amendment
Dear Members of the Board:
I have reviewed the proposed sign amendment, compared it to other ordinance regulations
and would recommend it's adoption, as part of our new zoning ordinance.
I have made recommendations in the recent past to Mr. Diehl, the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Zoning Commettee, indicating that the present sign section of the
ordinance would be too restrictive for the Shopping Center, as well as other zones
within the Town.
This amendment will allow all the stores within the Plaza the signs they need to
attract and maintain their business and is restrictive enough to prevent the chaos
apparent in our neighboring municipalities.
Thank you for your consideration of my recommendations.
Res ectful y,
Hans R. G nderud
Building Inspector &
Zoning Administrator
HRG/dlh
CC: Al Roberts, Attorney
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN HALL
WAPPINGERS FALLS. NEW YORK 12590
TEL. 297-6257
October 22nd, 1980
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
RE: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Section 416.81 - Sign
Regulations in Shopping Center Districts.
Dear Board Members:
At the October 20th, 1980 meeting, a motion was made by
Mr. Keller to recommend that the amendment be adopted based
upon the Planning Board's review of the material which was
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brannen.
Vote:
Mr. Fanuele - aye Mr. Brannen - aye
Mr. Keller - aye Mr. May - aye
Mr. Mills - nay Mr. Rubenstein - aye
Dr. Miller - absent
The Planning Board would like to take this opportunity to
note that they feel that there have been other numerous requests
previously made to the Town Board for zoning amendments which
warrant consideration.
Respectfully yours, 7
(Mrs. etty-Ann Russ, Secretary
Town of Wappinger Planning Board
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cc: Jon Holden Adams, Attorney to the Town
Hans R. Gunderud, Bldg. Inspecto Zoning Admin.
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will conduct a
Public Hearing at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, on
October 30, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., EST to hear all persons concerning the amendment
to the Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance Section 416.81 Sign Regulations in
Shopping Center Districts.
The following Ordinance was introduced by Supervisor Diehl, who moved
its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, pursuant to the authority conferred by the Laws of the State of New
York, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance adopted March 10, 1980,
and amended from time to time is further amended as follows:
Section 416.81 Sign Regulations in Shopping Center Districts is hereby
added as follows: