09-7408
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
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
riECEIVED
SEP 1 , 2009
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September 9, 2009
To: Chris Masterson
Town Clerk
From: Barbara Roberti, Secretary
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
Re: Schmidt Decision
Appeal No. 09-7408
Attached you will find the original ApplicationlDecision & Order for
Stephen & Jennifer Schmidt, 88 Ardmore Drive, Wappinger Falls, NY., Tax
Grid No. 6257-03-317468. I would appreciate it if you would file these
documents.
Attachments
cc: Mr. & Mrs. Schmidt
Mr. Al Cappelli
Zoning Board
Town File
Town Attorney
Building Inspector
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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 #
111- '7 Lto<6
Dated: Af..JC; I'1.J ~
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NEW YORK:
I(We), ~ IN ..(f!/ooIHff~R ~.M'P1residing at 8S A~9,uc:=u. .P~
WAr ~"" ., U-. , _-_ (phone), hereby appeal
to the Zoning Board of Appeals from he decision/action of the Zoning Administrator,
dated , 200_, and do hereby apply for an area variance(s).
Premises located at 88 ARt>MOl2..c P,:uUE.
Tax Grid # ~2..J;' .. D~ - ~, '4"'8
Zoning District R" I c:;
1. Record Owner of Prop~rty ? te.PH f:H
Address B~ AfY2#~6. Plt'vA
Phone Numberael5--2.3..1 t6~'9
Owner Consent: Dated: ~ I~. ~
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Signature: 6u- ~e..1-
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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(Indicate Article, Section, Subsection and Paragraph)
Required: I.'-t?" t!JJ'~t~ ~er~
Applicant(s) can provide: . qo'-~
Thus requesting: c..'-~" V.hp..f~~
To allow: ~"'fl.u,,-r.,4/#t-I.p AU p.LM ''-7/'!;IVIAJIt ~~
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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.
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(Indicate Article, Section, Subsection and Paragraph)
Req u ired: '? ~' "e1" F-flt:W 1 ., ka.t:) S~ .,...~
Applicant(s) can provide: ,-q ,_~.I
Thus requesting: <.'. ," V4p..1A..i~f:. ,
To allow: ~-5r~(K...TL'"J ~~ ,,' "< ,8 ~GI!.*-P
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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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F. Is your property unique in the neighborhood that is needs this type of variance? Please explain
your answer in detail.
4. List of attachments (Check applicable information)
(~ Survey Dated ~ Jy l't{p,p I Last Revised and
Prepared by f:.(~'1 ~ J,.p..",,~ l...~
(wo( Plot Plan Dated -A1./,7 11., ~,
() Photos
() Drawings Dated
()Q Letter of Communication which resulted in application to the ZBA.
(e.g., recommerdation frqrn the Planning Board/Zoning Denial)
Letter from '-r(1-hO~) '-~..( \/10 .tl\ M.P. Dated: 5-1- -oi
Letter from --uv Dated:
() Other (please list): : F~_~~~&...J._
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 ~ ~etO)
(Appellan )
DATED:~~
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 / (x) 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.
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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 ~ ) 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:
The ZBA has voted to grant the following two variances:
1. Where 15' to the side yard is required, the applicant could only prov1de 9'. The
ZBA has granted a 6' variance for the construction of a new add1t10n.
2. Where 35' to the front yard is required, the applicant could only provide 29 '. The
ZBA has granted a variance of 6' to the front setback tor the cons~ruc~ion uf a llt::W
addition.
( X) Findings & Facts Attached.
DATED: September 8, 2009
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF WAiINGER, NE~ YORK
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PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. APPLICANT / SPONSOR
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
S tJ/.,M 11' Re. ,=,I.JeIJ~
SEQR
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I 'PRO;JECT ID NUMBER
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Municipality County !?tJ r GJ.I ~ '? S
4. PRECISE LOCATION:~reet Addess and R~ Inte~eCtions, fiominent landmarks ete -or provide map
J..e,; + ~lde. ~ e>j C~\ -clG. sac:.
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5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: D New
expansion 0 Modification / alteration
6. DESCRIBE
PROJECT BRIEFLY:
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V' ~V" 4 c:...x \ S-T11t.Ilj S \ "I5f I e.. ~~........l i J. ......ell, ~l
fHo:, ~",vre4 CAJe.ve.4 ~Y'o.o.+ ~ch'
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially O. 'acres Ultimately 0 . ~~ acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS~r . ~ .l. '
OVos D(No · "",."""be'rielly' ~\ck...t~....J &"\J \~'f~..,J
Va.Vt:l.\tt~~ ave V'~ ~ 1 V'~
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? (Choose as many as apply.)
~ Residential 0 Industrial D Commercial DA9riCUlture D Park / Forest / 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) , ~ - \ i i._ . I
mYes DNa If yes, list agency name and permit I approval: ~,,~ ~6> "'l'?.e.. .4-
/I' V .:2.V't~ .t:\:> ~~. PE 1 e/-ud l:" _ O.
11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR PROVAL?
~Yes DNa If yes, list agency name and permit I approval:
A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT I APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
es No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORM(-TION PROVIDED ABO~E IS TRU'; TO THE B'iST OF, MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant / Sponsor Name A-t~V"e.c:) ~e.f'~ \, (fV" 7'TV'~~ Date: ~ \ "L,
Si ature
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August 18, 2009
Town ofWappingers
20 Middlebush Rd.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
To Whom It May Concern:
I hereby authorize Alfred A. Cappelli, jr., Architect to handle all matters dealing with the
Zoning Board, filing for a building permit, etc., with regards to our project. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Code Enforcement Department
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12~~O
tel (845) 297-6256 fax (845) 297-0579
05/04/2009
SCHMIDT, STEPHEN
SCHMIDT, JENNIFER L
8B ARDMORE DR
WAPPINGERS FALLS NY
125900000
29293
Grid Number: 89/6257-03-317468-0000
Site Address: 88 ARDMORE DR
ZONE: ~5
Your APPLICATION 29293 for a permit to construct
CONSTRUCTION OF FAMILY ROOM/LIVING ROOM APPROX. 12' X 26' & FRONT COVERED PORCH APPROX. 6'
X 18'
is hereby DENIED on the basis of Section: 240-37 of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law, which stipulates:
D "Accessory Structures._._..r --..tAt _Im.all minimum yard setback requirements for buildings,
but in no case shall they be permitted in the front yard."
D "This zoning district has a front yard requirement of seventy-five feet (75') from a state or
County road."
. Does NOT MEET dimensional requirement for Zone.
D 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..."
WHAT YOU CAN PROVIDE:
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REAR YARD:
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SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
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SlOE YARD (LEFT):
SIDE YARD (RIGHT):
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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,
TO"VN OF "VAPPINGER BUILDI~G DEP ARTVIENT
20 lYIiddlebush Road, vVappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
telephone: 845-297-6256 fax: 845-297-0579
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERlVIIT
.ZONE:R -/~ DATE:~
" APPL #: d 1 cJ 73 PER..'YIIT # "
GRID: u., 2. 57.. 03>- :3' 14(PB
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TEL# ")."~.nlf';cELd1Lr~~ FAX#:'t~E-MAIL: k~e,-~c::~
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MAILING ADDRESS: "
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BUILDER/CONTRACTOR DOING WORK:
COMPANY NAME:
ADDRESS:
TEL #: CELL: FAX #: E-MAIL:. .
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL NAME: At~~ c..:a..p )';~~'''' ~~. ~
TEL #: " . CELL: .. FAX#. " E-MAIL:
APPLICA CION FOR:. ~ ... +11' ~ .:::...+..0-. n .g ~"I;:I ""<P ~ /
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APPLICATION TYPE:
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VRenovation/Alteration 0 Multiple Dwelling
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SETBACKS: FRONT: ~ REAR: ~1, "L-SIDEYARD:," ~ . R-SID'EYARn: q' ' "
SIZE OF STRUCTURE: h. ')( ~ f~:"" J, """""-~.f:- ~~ /8 .p,,-,t ~
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NON-REFUNDABLE APPL. FEE: PAID ON:
BALANCE DUE: PAID ON:
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RECEIPT #:
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APPROV ALS:
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: (1) DRAW structure where you intend to place it. :
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Dutchess County, NY Property Record
Page 1 of 2
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Final Roll -- July 1,2009
Pi'rcel c:;!,~,,-ntlfl,-alcoJ1.ll.
135689-6257 -03-317 468-0000
Parcel Location
88 ArdmoreDf
Town of Wa pplnger
Owner Information
SChmidt " Stephen (Pi
Schmidt, Jennder L (Ai
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88 Ardmore Dr
Wapplngers Falls NV 125900000
Parcel Details
Size (acres):
File Map:
File Lot II:
Spl~ Town
0.25 Ac (C)
Assessment Information
Land' Total:
$108100 $265500
Tax Code:
H: Homestead
ROll Section:
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Tenl. Roll:
5/1/2009
Final. Roll:
711/2009
Last SalefTransfer
Sales Price:
$0
Land Use Class:
Agrl. Dist:
School District
(210) Resldentlal: One Family Vear-Round Residence
(0)
(135601) Wepplnger Fails Central School District
County Taxable:
$265500
Town Taxable:
$285500
School Taxable:
$265500
Village Taxable:
$0
Undorm %:
100
Full Market Value:
$ 265500
Sale Date: Deed Book: Deed Page: Sale Condition: No. Parcels:
3/5/20034:59:17 PM 22003 2762 (A) I
Sewer Type: Desllllbll~: Zoning Code: Used As:
(3) Comm/publlc (2) Typical R15 ()
Site Information
Site f'lumber 1
Water Supply:
(3) Comm/publlc
Valuation:
7/1/2008
Residential Building Information:
Site Number 1
Vear Built Vear Remod.: Building Style: No. Stories:
1966 0 (03) Spilt level 1
No. Kitchens: No. Full Baths: No. Haff Baths: No. Bedrooms:
1 3
Central Air: HealType: FuelType: First Story:
(3) Hot wtr/strn (4)011 (4) 1170
Half Story: 3/4 Story: Fin. Over. Gar.: Fin. Allie:
0 0 0 0
Fin Ree Room: No. Rooms: Glllde: Glllde Adj. Pct.:
0 0 (C) Average 95
SIIa:
1495
Overall Cond..
(3) Normal
No. Fire Places:
o
Basement Type:
(3) Partial
Second Story:
(4)0
Addl. Slory:
(4)0
Unfln 1/2 Slory:
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Unfin 3/4 Story:
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AlfredA.CappeUi, jr.
Architect
792 Ro"te 82
H(JPewell Jet, NY12533
Telephone; .845-226-7943
Fax; 845-226-6642 .
Email;acqppe2101@JlOl.com
August 18, 2009
Town ofWappingers
Zoning Board of Appeals
20 Middlebush Rd.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Att: Chairman Prager
Re: Schmidt Addition
88 Ardmore Dr.
Dear Chairman Prager:
Enclosed please find an application to the Zoning Board. of Appeals for a proposed
residential addition at the above referenced location. A side yard variance is required of 6 feet for
a family roomlliving room addition.
We would very much like to be placed on your next available agenda to discus this
application with the Board.
Very truly yours,
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Alfred A. Cappelli. jr.
Architect
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