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MORRIS ASSOCIATES
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC
"9 Elks Lane, poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962
0187 Church street. poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 471-7900 Fax: (845) 471-7901
0389 Falrvlew Avenue, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963
E-Mail: morrIsassoCIates@aoI.com
August 6, 2009
Town of Wappinger Town Board
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Attn: Hon. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
RECEIVED
AUG 0 6 2009
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RE: Minor and Guzzman Residences
Wildwood Drive
Dear Mr. Colsey and Town Board Members:
This office completed field surveys for the Minor and Guzzman residences for the intent to
determine the maximum asphalt berm that can be installed at the head of each driveway to reduce
stormwater runoff from running into the driveways.
We enclose copies of the drawing plan and profile showing the berms. It should be noted that the
scale of the profiles is exaggerated to show detail. The profiles and the berm appear steeper than they
are in actuality. The dimension of the berm at the Minor residence is 24 inches wide by 3 inches in height
, at the center. In the case of Guzzman, the existing berm in the driveway will be added to by installing a
berm at the head of the driveway and adding material to fill in the area between the two berms.
It should be understood that these berms are at the maximum we feel can be installed without
creating an obstruction for the vehicle clearance. These berms will reduce stormwater running down the
driveways during minor rain events, they will not prevent stormwater running down the driveways during
severe runoff events..
We will be prepared to discuss this matter further with you at the Town Board meeting on August
10, 2009.
Please call Michael Takacs at (845) 454-3411 Ext. 53 if you have any questions relating to this
matter.
Very truly yours,
MORRIS ASSOCIATES
Engineering Consultants, PLLC
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Engineer to the Town of Wappinger
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Cc: John C. Masterson, Town Clerk
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
Albert Roberts, Esq. Attorney to the Town