09-7400
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
20 MIDDLE BUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-1373
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
RECEt,VED
JUN 2 5 2009
June 23, 2009
TOlNN CLERK
To: Chris Masterson
Town Clerk
From: Barbara Roberti, Secretary
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Re: Leahy Decision
Appeal No. 09-7400
Attached you will find the original ApplicationJDecision & Order for
Dennis Leahy, 3 Russet Lane, Wappinger Falls, NY., Tax Grid No. 6258-04-
541127. I would appreciate it if you would file these documents.
Attachments
cc: Mr. Dennis Leahy
Zoning Board
Town File
Town Attorney
Building Inspector
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
P.O. Box 324 - 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
W APPINGERS FALLS, NY 1 2590
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 #
oq.. 7100
Dated:
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TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NEW YORK: .
I(We), L :::::r- L residing at LI\4J;
W IU~ I AI. . tV ,~ - (., phone), hereby appeal
to the Zoni Board of Appeals from the decision/action of t e Zoning Administrator,
dated ;:(' u tIJ!: ~... , 2001-, and do hereby apply for an area variance(s).
Premises located at ~ ~\..A..-S~~ ~
Tax Grid # 102..58 -04 -5Lf-l \~I
Zoning District 1<.. -~()
1. Record Own~ Of. Property 4~"lJi"
Address ~ ~U~ /J..5'flJ
Phone Number . , e
Owner Consent: Dated: ,,1.. 0 J.. - C> 'j Signature:
Printed:
2. Variance(s) Request:
Variance No.1
I(We) hereby apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance(s) of the following
requirements of the Zoning Code.
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Required: (Indicate Article, s~ne~ion and ~agraPh)
Applicant(s) can provide: _ ~~
Thusrequestmg: ____ ~
To allow: \ ~--r x.;;L bt?-c ~ _
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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)
Required:
Applicant(s) can provide:
Thus requesting:
To allow:
3.( Reason For Appeal (Please s~bstantiate 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 ornearby
properties change? Will any of those changes be negative? Ple?lse 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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F. Is your property unique in the neighborhood that is needs this type of variance? Please explain
your answer in detail.
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4. List of attachments (Check applicable information) .
ex) Survey Date~t:-GJ...~ -{ ~ ' Last Revised ~Y\ '30.78
Prepared by L-t\cu..b Lttf)\~C> n. .
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and
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Plot Plan Dated
() Photos
() Drawings Dated
~) Letter of Communication which resulted in.application to the ZBA.
(e.g., recommen.dation fref[/) the Planning Board/Zoning Denial)
Letter from ~~~~..t~ Dated:
Letter from Dated:
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() Other (please list):
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 IJ / cf - 1/ DATED: G; -/l~ - 09
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SIGNATURE DATED:
(If more than one Appellant)
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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 / ex) NO, Substantial detriment will be created to nearby properties.
2. There ( ) IS(ARE) / (x) 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 / ~ ) WILL NOT have an adverse effect or impact on the
physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. .
5. The alleged difficulty ( 20 IS / ( ) IS NOT self-created.
6. The property ( )!S / (x) IS NOT unique to the neighborhood.
Conclusion: Therefore, it was determined the requested variance
Be (x) GRANTED () DENIED.
Conditions/Stipulations: The following conditions and/or stipulations were adopted by resolution
of the Board as part of the action stated above:
The ZBA has voted to grant a 5 ft. variance for a handicap ramp. Where 20 ft. to the
side yard property is required, the applicant could only provide 15 feet.
Condition: A condition has been placed on this variance that when the ramp is removed,
this variance terminates.
( ~ Findings & Facts Attached.
DATED: June 23, 2009
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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.1 PROJECT '10 NUMBER
PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. APPLICANT 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
SEQR
3.PROJECT LOCATION:
Municipality ~
4. PRECISE LOCA nON: Street
County
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Addess and Road Intersections, Prominent landmarks etc - or prOvide map
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5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: ~w 0 Expansion 0 Modification I alteration
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
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7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially acres Ultimately acres
8.~LL ~POSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER
~es 0 No If no, describe briefly:
RESTRICTIONS?
S PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? (Choose as many as apply.)
D Industrial 0 Commercial DAgricu,ture 0 Park I Forest I Open Space
o Other (describe)
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCY (F~~I, ~or Local)
DYes ~ If yes, list agency name and permit I approval:
11. DOES A~~~T OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
DYes ~ If yes, list agency name and permit I approval:
OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT I APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant I Sponsor
Date:
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If th ction 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
05/04/2009
LEAHY, DENNIS J
LEAHY, VIRGINIA J
3 RUSSET LA
WAPPINGER FALLS NY
125900000
29135
Grid Number: 89/6258-04-541127-0000
Site Address: 3 RUSSElT LN
ZO N E:
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Your APPLICATION 29135 for a permit to construct
EXISTING DECK-12 X 44 AND 6 X 28 AND REPLACE STAIRS, GUARD RAIL ON EXISTING DECK
is hereby DENIED on the basis o~ Section: 240-37 of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law, which stipulates:
o "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."
. Does NOT MEET bulk requirement for Zone.
o As per code Section 240-26, which states: "The use of tents, trailers and mobile homes for permanent dwelling purposes
shall not be permitted in any district except as permitted and regulated in Section 240-51, Mobile home park, of this chapter..."
REAR YARD:
SIDE YARD (LEFT):
SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
FRONT YARD:
SIDE YARD (LEFT):
SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
REO U IRE 0:
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WHAT YOU CAN PROVIDE:
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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, /J
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Zoning Administrator ...
Town of Wappinger
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TO,"VN OF "VAPPINGER Bt~ILDING DEPART)rENT
20 NIiddlebush Road, \Vappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
telephone: 845-297-6256 fax: 845-297-0579
APPLICATION TYPE: 0 Residential
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APPL #.
GRID:
DATE:
PER'HT #
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o Renovation/Alteration 0 Multiple Dwelling
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TEL #: CELL:
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL NAME:
TEL #: ELL:
FAX#:
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SIZE OF STRUCTURE:
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FIRE INSPECTOR:
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Signature of Building Inspector
TO\VN. OF WAPPINGER
PLOT PLAN
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DIRECTIONS:
1- DRAW STRUCTURE TO BE A
2- LA.BEL ITS DIMENSIONS
3- LA.8EL SETBACKS WITH ARl<
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