2005-05-09 RGMSUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Monday, May 9, 2005
. 7:30pm
Wappinger Town Hall
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call, Salute to Flag
Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items
Discussions
Wetlands Ordinance — David Stolman
Accessory Apartments — David Stolman
Lot Line Realignment Applications — David Stolman
Stop Sign at Flint Rock Road and Riverview Drive
Resolutions:
2005-63 Resolution Introducing LL for Stop Signs at Flint Rock Road and
Riverview Drive
New Business/Comments
Adjournment
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
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The Workshop Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on May 9, 2005,
at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
David Stolman, Town Planner
Absent:
Robert Valdati, Councilman
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA
ITEMS
Councilwoman McCarthy moved to suspend the rules for public comment on
Agenda Items, seconded by Councilman Paoloni and unanimously carried.
John Ragusa of 183 Riverview Drive was in favor of the proposed Local Law
placing Stop Signs at Flint Rock and Riverview Roads for the safety of the
children. Rick Dahl of 187 Riverview Drive was also in favor of the Stop
Signs. Mr. Dahl delivered a signed petition to the Town Clerk in favor of the
Stop Signs.
Councilman Paoloni moved to reinstate the rules, seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
DISCUSSIONS:
• Wetlands Ordinance — David Stolman went over a draft of the
Wetlands Law which with included changes of the proposed
amendments for the Town Boards review.
• Accessory Apartments — Councilman Bettina announced that a study
performed by AARP strongly supports accessory apartments be made
available to seniors 62 and over. This would expand the supply of
affordable housing for both owner and renter in the community. He
would also like the issue of family members to be addressed. We owe
an obligation to our seniors. Discussion followed. David Stolman
went over a draft which would change the existing regulation for
accessory apartments be processed by the Zoning Administrator and
Building Inspector rather than the Planning Board. Other changes
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would include: the elimination of a minimum lot size requirement;
allowing accessory apartments in accessory buildings; lifting
prohibition against accessory apartments in principal dwellings that
already contain boarders, a home occupation, or a professional home
office; and adjustments and clarifications to various requirements
including dwelling unit size, access and parking. Discussion followed.
• Lot Line Realignment Applications — David Stolman went over draft
amendments to Section 217.12.H of the Town's Subdivisions
Regulation that would permit the Planning Board to waive the public
hearing for subdivisions that consist solely of a lot line realignment
between two adjacent lots.
• Stop Sign at Flint Rock & River View Drive- Graham Foster
announced that he and Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town were both in
agreement that this is a suitable place for a Stop Sign.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION NO. 063-2005
RESOLUTION INTRODUCING LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR
2005, DESIGNATING A FULL STOP INTERSECTION AT THE
INTERSECTION OF FLINTROCK ROAD AND RIVERVIEW DRIVE
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded
by Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, Town Engineer, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., by letter dated April 21,
2005, has recommended that the Town install a "stop sign" and establish a
full stop intersection at Flintrock Road at its eastbound intersection with
Riverview Drive; and
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, by letter dated April
21, 2005, has approved the installation of a "stop sign" and the establishment
of a full stop intersection at Flintrock Road at its eastbound intersection with
Riverview Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has elected to create a full stop intersection at
Flintrock Road at its eastbound intersection with Riverview Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in accordance with the recommendation of
Town Engineer, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., and the approval of Highway
Superintendent, Graham Foster, directs the placement of the "stop sign" on
Flintrock Road as it intersects with Riverview Drive; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) and
is otherwise exempt from environmental review pursuant to the New York
State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local Law No. 6 of
1992.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this
Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby introduces for adoption Local Law
No._ of 2005 in the form annexed hereto.
3. The Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the
aforementioned Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5
(c) (20) and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that
this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of
New York State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local
Law No. 6 of 1992 or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Parts (17).
4. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the
Proposed Adoption of Local Law No. _ of the Year 2005 to be held at Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 13th day of
June, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., and that the Town Clerk be directed to post and
publish Notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Absent
Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
NEW BUSINESS/COMMENTS
Councilman Bettina requests the Town Board to consider the necessity of
senior housing. That type of program is endorsed by the AARP. There is a
need for this type of housing in our area which would allow the seniors to
live in the community. Supervisor Ruggiero asked Mr. Stolman to review
the documents that were brought in tonight by Councilman Bettina and
report back.
Councilman Bettina moved to rename the Old Dormitory Building located at
Carnwath to, Frances Reese Cultural Center, seconded by Councilwoman
McCarthy and unanimously carried.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
Councilman Bettina moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilwoman
McCarthy and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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