1986-10-06 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
BIMONTHLY MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 1986
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. Accept Minutes: Reg. Sept. 15, 1986
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Tentative Budget delivered to Town Board
Town Justices Receiver of Taxes Hydrant Zng. Adm. Bldg. Insp.
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
7.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
Thos. LeBlanc re: Traffic Safety problem on Brothers Rd.
Command Airways, Inc. re: intent to renew Liquor License
Mrs. Irene DiGrandi re: U.S. Cablevision - no service to
Smith Crossing Rd.
Thos. Logan - Point of information - Sr. Citizens Tax exempt Amt. -
State allows for additional increase again
Keith Gordon, Highland Glen Dev. Corp. re: Road opening permit
cash bond -requested return of $500.00
C.B. Strainletter indicates they consider 100% complete
Correspondence from Howard Erichsen, US Cablevision, in
to Town inquiries
Roger Akeley, D.C.Dept. Ping response to Town concerns
Store, Old Hopewell & Rte 9
John Feltman, N.Y.D.E.C. - re extention of time for
determination (Willowbrook -Shelley)
Jerome Gold, Attny, re: intent of Las Mananas, Inc. to renew
Liquor License
k. T. Classey - recomnendation for Zoning Ord. Amendments
on contract
response
re: 7-11
lead agency
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Establishment of new Wappinger Sewer Imp. Area (Bonding)
b. Increase and improvement of Facilityies at RFS Plant, Fltwd,
Mid -Point and Wildwood (Bonding)
c. Res. directing Assessor to complete Assessment Rolls for Water &
Sewer Dists and improvements
d. Vacancy - Board of Assessment Review
e. Dalinquint W & S Bilis in arrears, to
placed on tax rolls for collection
f. E. Croshier, Hughsonville Fire Dist.,
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- Jos. Ludewigs appointment
be forwarded to Co. to be
re: expiration of term of
Jas. Brooker on Fire Prevention Bureau Board.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments - introduction
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Victor Margiotta re: "Stop" signs in Pondview
9. i'NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on October 6th, 1986 at the Town Hall, Middlebush
Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Paino opened the Meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Irene Paino, Supervisor
Joseph Bracone, Councilman
Vincent Farina, Councilman
David Reis, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr. Engineer
The Minutes of the Regular Bimonthly Meeting of September 15, 1986,
having previously been forwarded to all Board Members, were now
placed before them for their consideration.
MR. FARINA moved that the Minutes of the September 15th, 1986 Meeting
be and they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk presented the Tentative Budget of 1987 to the Town
Board, from the Budget Officer.
Reports received for the month of September included Town Justices,
Receiver of Taxes, Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector and the
Hydrant Report.
MR. BRACONE moved to accept the above stated reports and place them
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Petitions & Communications ---
A letter addressed to the Highway Superintendent from Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas LeBlanc and forwarded to the Board requested that the
Highway Superintendent and the Engineer investigate serious traffic
safety problems near his home at 44 Brothers Road. He mentioned
that his home has been the scene of several accidents over the
last few years and the two recent ones occurred in August. He
felt the present signs are inadequate and the two Town Officials
might be instrumental in determining how to alleviate the problem,
after their investigation.
MR. REIS REIS moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent and the
Engineer to the Town to investigate Mr. LeBlanc's traffic problem
and report their findings and recommendations to the Board.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notification was received from Command Airways, Inc. that they
intend to apply for their Liquor License Renewal (Brendans Restaurant).
MR. BRACONE moved to receive the notification and place it on file
with no comment.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Irene DiGrandi, formerly at 52 Gold Road, now residing at
Smith Crossing Road, wrote to the Board indicating that she was
informed by the Cable Company when she inquired, that there is
currently no service in that area and no plans to install the lines.
She was further informed that any request for installation of service
must come from the Town Board.
MR. FARINA moved to direct a letter to Mr. Erichsen, Regional Manager
of U. S. Cablevision, requesting that he conduct a study on Smith
Crossing Road and Robinson Lane to determine if the required density
in those areas warrants installation of cable service.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
(Mrs. Visconti requested that the Robinson Lane area be included
in the request to U. S. Cablevision).
Assessor Thomas Logan informed the Board that the State has raised
the income ceiling for Senior Citizens from $10,500 to $12,025
and the escalating amount from $13,500 to $15,025 for a lesser
percentage of tax exemption.
MRS. PAINO moved to request the Town Clerk to prepare a Local Law
amending the present one to allow the increases as presented by
the State.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Keith Gordon, Vice President of Highland Glen Development Corp.
wrote to the Board requesting release of $500 deposited with the
Town on March 17, 1983 for a road opening permit on Mina Drive.
MRS. PAINO moved to table action on this matter for further
discussion with the Highway Superintendent.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
In response to our letter to C. B. Strain, Plumbing and Heating
Contractor for the Town Hall, indicating that all items remaining
unfinished as of August 29, 1986 would be completed by a contractor
hired by the Town, a letter was received from Mr. Weiss, Vice President
of that company stating that they are 100% complete with their contract,
to the best of his knowledge.
MR. REIS moved to receive the correspondence and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bracone
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was received from Howard Erichsen, U. S. Cablevision,
replying to several matters of concerns of the Town Board including
service to Stoneykill Road, availability of Channel 62 and the Town's
reception to their increase in rates. Mr. Erichsen indicated, in
his response to Channel 62, that they recently sent a sampling of
customers a survey asking them to indicate their level of satisfaction
with each of the present channels and requesting that they indicate
their interest in specific new services which could be added in the
future. The results indicated high interest levels for new channels
including 62 and they intend to take this into consideration in
determining channel changes and additions.
MR. FARINA moved to receive this correspondence and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Reis
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Reis had also received correspondence relative to proposed cable
service on Stoneykill Road stating the reasons why this has been
delayed and indicating that the -pole licenses should be received
in October and will take abod:thirty days from the date of delivery
of the pole license to construct the cable extension.
A reply was received from Dutchess County Commissioner of Planning,
Roger Akeley, in response to letter from the Board, at Mr. Farina's
request, regarding removal of left turn from 7-11 Store exiting on
Old Hopewell Road. Mr. Farina noted that the Commissioner intends
to request the planner working on the Town Master Plan to examine the
condition at that location and will also ask Commissioner James
Spratt to investigate this condition. A report will be forthcoming
from Mr. Akeley as soon as the situation has been examined.
MRS. PAINO moved to receive this correspondence and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. John Feltman, Department of Environmental Conservation, wrote
to the Board granting an extension of time for comments from the
Town Board on the Willowbrook Sand & Gravel Mining Proposal on
Robinson Lane. Mrs. Paino wished further time for them to consider
if the Town Board preferred to be the lead agency in this matter.
The date has been extended to Octoberl7, 1986. In the meantime,
Mrs. Paino has discussed the proposal with the Town Planning Board
Chairman, Ed Hawksley and has received correspondence from Norman
Benson, District Manager of the Dutchess County Soil and Water
Conservation District who has expressed his concerns on this
proposed project.
MRS. PAINO moved to request the Town Clerk to direct a letter to
Mr. John Feltman, Sr. Environmental Analyst with the Department of
Environmental Conservation indicating that the Town Board wishes to
be the lead agency on the Willowbrook Sand & Gravel Mining Proposal
on Robinson Lane.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Paino noted that she took this action due to the concerns the
Town Board has on this proposal which is located close to the Sprout
Creek Aquifer and the impact it could cause. She also requested that
Mr. Benson's letter be forwarded to Mr. Feltman. Another concern
is the heavy traffic that will be caused by this activity.
Mrs. Visconti added that she had a meeting with the Southern Dutchess
Civic Association consisting of homeowners in the Robinson Lane area
and they are concerned about this proposed activity and its overall
effect to the Town water supply. Both she and the Supervisor are
liaisons with the area residents and will keep them informed of the
status of the project.
Notification of intent to renew liquor license was received from
Jerome Gold, Attorney representing Las Mananas Inc. located at
Old Route 9 & Old Hopewell Road (La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant).
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MR. REIS moved to receive this notification and place it on file
with no comments.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from Thomas Classey, Town Fire Inspector
proposing changes to Section 477 of the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining
to driveways, driveway grades, driveway alignment, location and
sight distance.
MRS. PAINO moved to request the Town Clerk to prepare a resolution
setting forth the changes to be considered at a public hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Judge Vincent Francese requesting
permission to attend a mandated Conference of the New York State
Magistrates Association at the Nevele Hotel from October 19th
thru teh 22nd, 1986. Judge Francese indicated that the Office of
Court Administration will pay for one day lodging plus the mileage;
the Town costs will be the remaining two days lodging, plus the
$35.00 registration fee and other required costs.
MRS. PAINO moved to grant permission to Judge Francese to attend
the Conference as stated and all legitimate expenses will be a
Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Bracone
Motion Unanimously Carried
Committee Reports ---
Mr. Bracone had no reports for this meeting.
Mr. Reis had no reports for this meeting.
Mr. Farina, Landfill Committee, reported that the Castle Point Landfill
%we will be open the first Saturday of November for the last time and
they will accept leaves and brush only. The date is November 1st, 1986.
Mr. Farina, Ordinance Committee, re dumping on New Hackensack Road,
mostly gravel, sand etc. ---Mr. Gunderud has been working on this
violation since the beginning of September and has given the owner
to the end of the month to comply or obtain a grading permit. The
next item has to do with the cars that are piling up on Myers Corners
Road east of the Dutchess Auto Exchange. The Mobil gas station on
the corner of Mesier Avenue and Route 9 needed a place to put "a
few cars that were jamming up their sight". The Zoning Enforcement
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Officer of the Village of Wappingers Falls gave his permission for
them to use a field off of the lot. The problem has compounded
and the station owner has been directed to remove the cars by
November 1st, 1986. This information was received by phone from
the Zoning Officer of the Village. Our Zoning Administrator has
forwarded a letter to the Village lodging an official complaint
from the Town of Wappinger to the Village of Wappingers Falls as
we are an abutting property. Mr. Farina read the contents of the
letter directed to the Village.
Mrs. Visconti reported on a meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee
which dwelt mainly on the coming year's budget. They also discussed
the results of a survey conducted on airport parking but there were
no definite conclusions made at that meeting.
Resolutions ---
A Public Hearing having been held in the matter of a Proposed Sewer
Improvement in the Town of Wappinger Pursuant to the Provisions of
Article 12-c of the Town Law, on September 25th, 1986, the matter
was now placed before the Board for their consideration.
MR. REIS moved to adopt the following Bonding Resolution:
(Attached hereto and made part thereof of the
Minutes of this Meeting).
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
A Public Hearing having been held relating to Improvement of
Facilities of Rockingham Sewer District, Wildwood Sewer District,
Midpoint Sewer District and Fleetwood Sewer District by Installation
of Sand Filters and Location of Inflow and Infiltration, on September
25, 1986, by the Town Board, the matter was now placed before them
for their consideration.
MR. FARINA moved to adopt the following Bonding Resolution:
(Attached hereto and made part thereof of the
Minutes of this Meeting).
Seconded by: Councilman Bracone
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Central Wappinger Water
Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling .unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR OAKWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for Oakwood Water District in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
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c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio: which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All t3,ose subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following REsolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Fleetwood Water District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benfit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TALL TREES WATER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Tall Trees WAter District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres..
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in thejudgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Ardmore Water Improvement Area
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. REsidential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA #1
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area
#1 in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
uf all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wildwood Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Rockingham Farms Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:.
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit far each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
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Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Fleetwood Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MID -POINT PARK SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Mid -Point Park Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATCH HILL SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BRACONE who
moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Watch Hill SewerDistrict
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
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d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g.. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Due to the expiration of Joseph Ludewig's term as a member of the
Board of Assessment Review, a vacancy existed on that Board. A
resignation was received from Mr. Ludewig indicating that he has
considered it an honor to have served on the Board, however, it is
now time to curtail his activities.
MRS. PAINO_moved that a letter of thanks be directed to Mr. Ludewig
for the time and service he has devoted to the Town as a member of
the Board of Assessment Review.
Seconded by Mr. Bracone
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Paino noted that the Board is considering several names for
appointment to this vacancy and no action will be taken until the
next meeting.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that all delinquent water and sewer bills in arrears
as of November 14th, 1986, in: Oakwood Water District, Central
Wappinger Water Improvement Area, Fleetwood Water District, Tall
Trees Water Improvement Area, Ardmore Water Improvement Area,
Watch Hill Water Improvement Area, Wappinger Sewer Improvement
Area #l, Wildwood Sewer District, Rockingham Farms Sewer District,
Fleetwood Sewer District and Mid -Point Sewer District, in the Town
of Wappinger, be forwarded to the County of Dutchess to be placed
on the Tax Rolls of 1987. A list of all delinquent charges will be
forwarded to the County on November 20th, 1986.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from Eleanor Croshier, District Clerk of the
Hughsonville Fire District indicating that the Board of Fire
Commissioners has recommended that James Brooker be reappointed to
another term on the Fire Prevention Bureau; it is their understanding
that his term has or will expire.
MR. REIS moved to confirm the reappointment of James Brooker as a
member of the Fire Prevention Bureau, as recommended by the Hughsonville
Fire District.
Seconded by Mr. Bracone
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Zoning Ordinance Amendments were introduced by
SUPERVISOR PAINO:
BE IT ORDAINED 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:
1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 1
Section 412 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read
as follows:
412. Required Street Frontage
No building permit shall be issued for the establishment of
any use or construction of any structure unless the lot upon
which the use is to be established or such structure is to be
built has frontage of at least 50 feet on a street or highway
which has been suitable improved to Town Road standards or a
bond posted therefor, and unless the actual access to such
use or such structure will be over such frontage, all in
accordance with the provisions of Section 280-a of the
Town Law.
2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2
A new Section 415.4 is hereby added to the Zoning Ordinance as
follows:
415.41 Satellite Dish Antennas
415.41 In residential Zones
The use of satellite dish antennas shall be allowed in
all residential zones within the Town of Wappinger, provided
they meet the following requirements:
a. There shall not be more than one (1) such antenna
allowed on any lot.
b. Such antenna shall be properly mounted, anchored and
grounded as determined by the Building Inspector.
c. The construction and installation of such antennas
shall conform to all applicable building codes and other
regulations and requirements.
d. Subjectfto the. provisions contained herein, such
antenna "shall 'be4 located briry 'in tY e rear' yard of any
lot. If a usable signal cannot be obtained in the rear
yard, the antenna may be located in the side yard of the
property subject to the requirements contained in
this ordinance.
e. Such antennas shall be designed and located to
minimize visual impact on adjacent property and
roadways. The color and construction of the antenna
shall be compatible with its surroundings.
f. A landscaped evergreen planting screen or fence
shall be provided for any ground -mounted antenna to
screen it from view of adjacent lots and public view.
g. Such antenna shall not be more than twelve (12) feet
in diameter, and the uppermost part of any such ground -
mounted antenna shall not exceed thirteen (13) feet
above grade level.
h. Wiring between a ground -mounted antenna and a
receiver shall be placed beneath the surface of the
ground.
3. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 3
Section 450.1 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by
adding a new final sentence, so that the section will read as
follows:
450.1 Approval Required
No Building permit shall be issued and no structure or use
shall be established, other than one (1) one -family dwelling,
except in conformity with an approved site development plan,
and no certificate of occupancy for such structure or use
shall be issued until all the requirements for such approval
and any conditions attached thereto have been met. The
continued validity of any certificate of occupancy shall be
subject to continued conformance with such approved plans and
conditions. Revisions of such plans shall be subject to the
same approval procedure. Any proposed construction of new
structures or additions thereto, or any change or modification
of use of property, which adds to or modifies a previously
approved site development plan shall require further site
plan approval, termed "amendrelsite plan approval " by the
Planning Board.
4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 4
Section 450 entitled "Site Development Plan Approval; subdivi-
sion 450.21 is hereby amended by adding a new last sentence, so that
the Section will read as follows:
450.21 Maps
Eight (8) copies of an area map, at a scale convenient for
Planning Board use, showing the applicant's entire property
as well as all adjacent properties; existing and proposed
roads, railroads, streams, rights-of-way and easements in all
directions from the subject parcel; all community facilities
and utility tTun?c linesinitheghboring a.rea;. and7 all
existing schOol,--ZOnift4"aild 6ur1&s within
five hundred (500) feet of the applicant's property. The
Planning Board shall have the right to require submission of
such additional maps, at a scale to be determined by the
Planning Board, as the Board might find necessary to properly
evaluate the proposal.
5. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 5
Section 450.24 "Additional Required Information" is hereby
amended by adding two new subdivisions as follows:
450.244 The applicant shall provide detailed floor plans, at
a scale satisfactory to the Planning Board, of any proposed
building. Said plans shall clearly indicate the intended
use of all interior space in any proposed building.
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450.245 The applicant must include an Environmental
Assessment Form (E.A.F.) and any other necessary documenta-
tion to comply with S.E.Q.R.A. and Local Law #2 of 1977.
No application shall be deemed complete until a determination
of significance has been made or until a draft environmental
impact statement (E.I.S.) has been accepted by the lead agency
as satisfactory with respect to scope, content and adequacy.
6. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 6
Section 450.3 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Referral of
Application to Planning Board" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 450.3 Referral of Application to Planning Board
Upon receipt of an application as described in Section 450.2,
above, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether or
not it conforms to the basic requirements of this ordinance.
If such conformance is determined, the Zoning Administrator
shall refer copies of the application to the appropriate
Town, County and State officials, departments and agencies
for their review and comment and shall allow a.thirty (30)
day period for the receipt of their recommendations. At the
end of the thirty (30) day review period, the Zoning Administrator
shall submit a report containing these recommendations to the
Planning Board, together with the subject application. The
applicant shall be provided with a copy of the report and
recommendations at least five (5) days in advance of the
Planning Board meeting at which it will be considered.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superceding
the rights of any involved agency or member of the public
to comment under an appropriate S.E.Q.R. review.
The Planning Board shall act to approve, disapprove, or approve
with modifications the proposed site plan within 45 days from
the date of the public hearing or from the date the application
if filed if the Board determines not to hold a public hearing.
7. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 7
Section 450.52 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Public
Hearing for Site Development Plan Review" is hereby amended by
adding a final sentence, so that the section will read as follows:
450.52 Public Hearing for Site Development Plan Review
A public hearing shall be scheduled for the review of all
site development plan applications coming before the Planning
Board. Public notice of such hearing shall be published in
a newspaper designated by the Town, at least five (5) days
before the scheduled meeting date. Additionally, all abutting
and adjacent (across the street or road) property owners shall
be notified by mail, by the Town, of said hearing. The expense
of such published and mailed notices shall be borned by the
applicant. The Planning Board may waive the requirement for
an amended site plan application if, in the Planning Board's
judgment, the amended plan is not a significant change from
the approved site development plan.
8. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 8
A new Section 450.8 entitled "Site Plan Conformance" is hereby
added to the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Section 450.8 Site Plan Conformance
Final approval of the site development plan by the Planning
Board shall require certification from the Building Inspector
that the completed site construction complies with the
originally approved plan, and all amendments thereto, prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
9. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 9
Section 530 entitled "Certificate of Occupancy" is hereby
amended by adding an, additional -final sentence to Section 531
A3g
entitled "General Rule", so that the section will read as follows:
Section 531 General Rule
It shall be unlawful for an owner to use or permit the use
of any building or premises, or part thereof, hereafter
created, erected, changed, converted or enlarged, wholly
or partly, in its use or structure, until a Certificate of
Occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector
and the Zoning Administrator. Such certificates shall state
that such building or premises, or part thereof, and the
proposed use thereof are in complete conformity with the
provisions of this Ordinance. It shall be the duty of the
Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator to issue a
Certificate of Occupancy provided that he is satisfied that
building and the proposed use of the building or premises
conform with all the requirements herein set forth. In
any case where a development proposal has received site
plan approval or amended site plan approval by the Planning
Board, -the Building Inspector shall certify that the completed
site construction complies with the originally approved plan,
and any amendments thereto, prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
10. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 10
Section 421 of the Zoning Ordinance. entitled "Schedule of
Regulations for Residential Districts" is hereby amended by
deleting and omitting existing paragraph number "*18" under the
"Permitted Principal Uses" category. The existing paragraph
"*19" is hereby renumbered "*18".
and hereby distribute copies of said proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to all members of the Board, and
WHEREAS, this action is being treated as a direct action by
the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Board has prepared a long form environmental
assessment form indicating that each proposed Ordinance Amendment,
and all of the amendments considered together, would not have a
significant effect on the environment, and which indicates that a
negative declaration with respect to the action will be issued, and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that each of these
proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the long form environmental
assessment form be set for a public hearing, and that the other
requirements regarding passage of these Zoning Ordinance Amendments
are met,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing on
each of these proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the long
form environmental assessment form be set for Monday, November
17th, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. and that the Town Clerk be authorized to
post, publich and otherwise distribute notice of said hearing as x
required by law.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Whereupon, the resolution was declared adopted by the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger.
The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, insufficient funds were appropriated for the
Engineer's Line Item (1440.40), B Fund and Water and Sewer
District Funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received or will receive bills for
services rendered,
BE IT RESOLVED, that up to the sum of $70,000 be and is
hereby approved for payment to Paggi & Martin. Funds to be borrowed
from the Downstream Drainage Fund for a period of up to one year
and a 5.5% annual interest rate.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Unfinished Business ---
Aside from Victor Margiotta, two other residents in Pondview
have forwarded letters to Mr. Farina, recommending locations for
"Stop" signs in that area. They have also requested "Children At
Play" signs which have been placed at Nancyaleen entering from Spook
Hill Road and at Mina Drive entering from Spook Hill Road. Mr. Farina
noted, after reviewing the requests for the "Stop" signs, that the
locations would be at every corner in that development. He contacted
these residents and they have compromised on the locations, however,
the Highway Superintendent is inthe hospital and unable to finalize
the locations with Mr. Farina.
Joseph Incoronato was recognized by the Chair and referred to
information received at the work shop meeting of September 25th
regarding the dispelling of sulphur from water in the Fleetwood
Water District; the Engineer indicated the cost of installing a
green sand filter to correct this problem. At this meeting, Mr.
Incoronato proposed that they consider the possibility of spending
$10,000 to dig a third well which perhaps would not have the sulphur
content. He claimed that Mr. Reis said at that time that he wished
to assure the residents that it was their district and the wishes
of the homeowners would be recognized and adhered to. Another
person at the hearing indicated that he would like to see this
included in the form that was being sent to the residents of that
district for their vote on expending the money. It was also suggested
%be that the Town send out these forms with the quarterly billing to save
postage. This was not done, but more important is the fact that Mr.
Incoronato's suggestion was not included in the form received by these
homeowners. Why didn't the Board keep their promise and allow them
to decide?
Mrs. Paino responded and agreed that the Board promised to take a
straw poll vote of the Fleetwood residents and they are in the process
of sending them out. In regard to sending the forms with the bills to
save postage, she pointed out that the bills are compiled at O.C.I.S.
and could not be included with that type of material. As for drilling
a third well, this was discussed by the Town Board and the Engineer
after the meeting and they felt it was too much of a gamble
expending $10,000 of taxpayer's money; if it was a lesser amount
they might have considered it, but it was not the consensus of
opinion to chance this expenditure. They preferred to give the
residents an alternative they know will work. Although Mr.
Incoronato persisted with his claims that the residents' wishes
were not being considered, Mrs. Paino concluded the discussion
stating that they were not gambling people and would not consider
this proposal.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. REIS moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Bracone and
unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 10/6/86
aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk