1993-11-29 PH931129.PH
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger on November 29, 1993 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush
Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on the Application of
a Special Use Permits to Authorize the Use of Parcels for
Recreational as a Golf Driving Range in The Town
of Wappinger, and a Grading Permit.
Supervisor Smith Open the Hearing at 7:03 P.M.
Present:
Constance 0. Smith, Supervisor
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden
Absent:
James Mills Councilman
Robert Wallace Councilman
Others Present:
Donald Keller, Planning Board Chairman
William Parsons, Vice Chairman
Phil Di Nonno, Boardmember
Michael Franzese, Boardmember
Chris Simonetty, Boardmember
Absent:
Hugo Musto, Boardmember
John Perillo, Boardmember
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavits of Posting
and Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits
are attached hereto and made part thereof the Minutes of this
Meeting).
Supervisor Smith asked if there were any questions or comments
from the audience .
Mr.Michael Pinerio 46 Robert Lane asked what is the issue of
the Special Use Permit & Special Grading Permit, and how was it
going to affect them.
John Ianelli, attorney for Elisabeth Lauffer explained to the
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audience that Mrs. Lauffer is requesting to put into operation a
Golf Range. The golf range would operate from 10:00 A.M.
to 10:00 P.M. As far as grading permit, one is necessary to
develop the site. A wet lands permit has also been obtained.
The description was explained to the audience regarding
construction of the Driving Range. It would have a Driving
Range with a Range House, 26 Driving Stations, 44 Parking Spaces
the property is approximately 50 acres. The proposed use would
occupy approximately 10 acres in the southern portion of the
property, approximately 3.5 acres of which consists of wetlands.
Colin Aiken of 5 Phyllis Drive spoke in regard to Special Use
Permit, what protection do they have in the future. If they want
to have other activities.
It was explained to the to the residents if future activities
are wanted they must apply to the Planning Board again.
Mrs. Smith reiterated that this Public Hearing has only to do
with Special Use Permit for Recreation. Any other questions on
lighting, roads, etc were to be addressed to the Planning Board
at their meeting, which would follow the Public Hearing.
Resident, 34 Robert Lane stated that water coming in her house
and wants to know if there is grading done where will it be done
how will grading affect her.
Mr. Paggi, Town Engineer said they are grading to alleviate the
condition now. said there is a pipe that is undersized, plans
are under way to upgrade it with a larger pipe, this should help
alleviate most of the problem.
Mrs Smith stated that there will be certain things done while
they are draining, things to prevent erosion.
A question was raised on Planning Boards recommendation on
Special Use Permit and was told this is a Public Hearing for
input and any questions about the Special Use Permit would
be taken up with the Planning Board Meeting following the
Hearing.
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Residents also concerned that the area would become a park which
would bring in local teens, alcohol.
Mrs. Smith stated that this special use permit is only to be
used for recreation. It is a residential area and will stay that
way.
Frank Versace spoke regarding the rental of buckets of balls; is
there also going to be a Restaurant
Fred Weiss, said no, just a golf course,
Resident of Henry Dr. has some conditions, doesn't think there
should be a golf shop selling golf apparel, just a driving range
and it should close by 9:00 pm disgusted with noise in area now.
Resident of 17 Patti Place objected to the bringing of a Special
Use Permit for this area because it has been a residential area
for 30 years, these homes were here first, she also objects to
noise and commercialism.
Mrs. Smith asked if there were any more questions or comments
There were no more questions or comments from the audience
Mrs. Visconti moved to adjourn the Public Hearing, seconded by
Mr. Valdati.
The Hearing closed at 8:00 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
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IN THE MATTER
FIN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
THE APPLICATION OF ELISABETH LAUFFER
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE
THE USE OF PARCELS FOR RECREATIONAL
AS A GOLF DRIVING RANGE IN THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
ss:
DUTCHESS COUNTY )
AFFIDAVIT OF
POSTING
ELAINE H. SNOWDEN, being duly sworn, deposes and says;
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town
Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State
of New York
That on November 24, 1993 your deponent posted a copy of
the attached notice of Public Hearing on the application for a
Special Use Permit by Elisabeth Lauffer in the Town of Wappinger
on the signboard maintained by your deponent in her office in the
Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Rd., Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
Sworn to before me this j 9 A
day of %Vc)ye- , 1993
IL
Notary Pubt-te
JUNDA M. 11UCC1
Notary Public. state of NOW Y01%
No.2381720
ouali(ied In Dutchess County 4-0Commission Expires 1013VIM
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL JOINT AND COMBINED PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY
THE TOWN BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER IN THE
MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
ELISABETH LAUFFER
PLEASE TARE NOTICE that the Town of Wappinger Planning Board will hold.a
Public Hearing on the 29th day of November, 199.3 at -7:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls New York
pursuant to Article
IV, Section 450 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger on the
application of Elisabeth Lauffer, dated 3/05/93 seeking Site Plan approval
on two parcels of land containing 56 acres, plus or minus, located on
Myers Corners Road in the Town of Wappinger and identified as Tax
Grid #19-6157-02-838988-00 and #19-6158-04-805120-00 to use the subject
parcels for recreational purposes as a golf driving range and incidental
activities in accordance with a Site Plan entitled Wappinger Golf Park
dated 7/08/93, last revised 8/19/93 and prepared by Barger, Day & Oswald,
P.E..
PLEASE TARE FURTHER NOTICE, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will
simultaneously conduct a Public Hearing on the 29th day of November, 1993
at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, New
York pursuant to Article IV, Section 426 of the Zoning Law of the Town of
Wappinger on the application of Elisabeth Lauffer for a Special Use Permit
for the same project, to authorize the use of the parcels for recreational
purposes as identified above_
PLEASE TARE FURTHER NOTICE, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will
simultaneously conduct a Public Hearing on the 29th day of November, 1993,
at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, New
York pursuant to Article IV, Section 441 of the Zoning Law of the Town of
Legal Notice
Wappinger Golf Park
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Wappinger on the application of Elisabeth Lauffer for a Special Use Permit
for the same project to authorize land filling and regrading associated
with the construction and development of the site for use as a driving
range and related activities.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Planning Board'on November 15, 1993 has
made a Negative Declaration of Significance for this project.
Tow f Wa ger ing Board
BA.
DON PD J. KEL CHAIRMAN
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TOW_ WAPP�NG TOWN BOARD
1��By LLOl�bZN
ELAINE SNOWDEN, TOWN CLERK
DATED: NOVEMBER 22, 1993
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RECEIVED
NOV " 0 1993
ELAINE SNOWDEN
TOWN CLERK
AFFIDAVIT OP PUBLICATION
State of New York,
County of Dutchess,
Town of Wappinger.
.,......... Joan Miller ...................... of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
being duly sworn, says that he is, and at the several
times hereinafter was, the Bookkeeper
of the SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS, a
newspaper printed and published every Wednesday
in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, and that the annexed NOTICE was duly
published in the said newspaper for one,,,,weeks
successively in each week, commencing on the
24thday of ..November 19.93. and on the
following dates thereafter, namely on
and ending on the 24th,,,, day of ....Nov.
19.93 both days inclusive.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 24th day of November/ 4 93
Notary Public
My commission expires .................................
RACHEL l' ISHART
NOTARY PUPLIC, STATE Or. h,EM YORK
OUALIFrD IN 0DTrfj�&5 COL';lT>
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