2006-04-13
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TATIANA LUKIANOFF
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
ZONING DEPARTMENT
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-6257
FAX: (845) 297-4558
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
April 13, 2006
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
RE: A W Scrao Processors. Inc - Salvaee Dealers' License Renewal
Albert Weinert Jr., President
1980 Route 9D
Wappingers Falls, New York
Tax Grid #6056-02-688723 & 6056-02-721673
Dear Supervisor Ruggiero,
The ordinance addressing the licensing of salvage yards (junk yards) was adopted by the
Town of Wappinger on December 29, 1960, amended in 1977, 1984, and some sections
were further amended in 1999, 2003, 2004. Although the Schedule of Use Regulations
makes no mention ofthis particular use, the presence of a specific Ordinance dealing with
the licensing of said use indicates that junkyard(s) were in existence in the Town prior to
zoning. The above referenced salvage yard was already in existence in the 1960's and a
letter dated 1971 lists the name as Mid-Hudson Auto Wreckers. I have found no record
of any Site Plans.
A W Scrap Processors applies annually for the Salvage Dealers' License as required by
Section 153-5 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger. The prepared application, plus the
licensing fee, is submitted to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk advises the Fire Inspector
and myself of the application and inquires whether there are any pending issues or
violations on the specific property. Although the renewal is submitted prior to the
expiration ofthe license on December 31rst, the annual inspection by both Mr.
Liebermann and myself usually occurs when weather conditions allow us to see what
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would otherwise be covered by snow and ice. Both Mr. Liebermann and I inspect the site
to verifY that the conditions stated in the ordinance are adhered to. We apprise the owner
ifthere are items which need to be addressed and do not recommend approval of the
license until such concerns are addressed. In my experience, the various issues have
always been addressed within several weeks, at which time we would conduct a re-
inspection to verifY compliance. .
I attach a copy of Mr. Lieberrruinn's current inspection report. My concerns this year,
voiced directly to Mr. AI Weinert, who accompariied me during the inspection, were
these:
. Fence along Route .9D is in disrepair and must be replaced or comprehensively
repaired. . This is to be done within two weeks.
. entry gate needs to be stabilized.
. The entry to the sjte from Route 9D needs to be paved to eliminate, as much as
possible, the dust generated by traffic entering and leaving the site. The owner had
already planned to pave the entrance this summer. Gravel is to be put down within
several weeks as a temporary measure while arrangements are being made foJ," the
pavmg.
The requirements of the Ordinance dealing with distances from residential boundaries are
satisfied. The ac<;ess lanes are ample and the yard looks less congested and more
organized than last year. There are areas where there was clearing of brush but I saw no
evidence of trees being cut. An attempt at a general clean-up is evident.
The hours of operation are well within the time frame allowed by the Code which restricts
operations to between 7am to 7pm, and makes no mention ofthe exclusion of week-ends
or holidays. This salvage yard is open weekdays and half a day on Saturday. No business
is conducted on Sundays. When asked whether regular inspections were conducted by the
DEe. Mr. Weinert replied that DEC inspectors had come to the yard roughly 3 times in
the last 8 years, following up on complaints regarding oil spillage and soil contamination.
The business was never cited or given instructions to remedy a specific situation.
However, the DEC inspectors did want to see records kept on site as to the disposal of
tires.
I mentioned to Mr. Weinert that there had been reports of blasting or explosions from his
site on weekends. He replied that he himselfhad heard the explosions last summer but
could not pin-point from whence they came. His guess was somewhere to the south,
possibly Fishkill, maybe Beacon.
I have included photos taken recently at the site. Should you have any questions I will be
happy to address them.
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Very truly yours,
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Zoning Administrator
Attachments - Photos taken 3/20/2006
Photos taken during inspection 4/11/2006
Inspection report by Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector
Cc: George A. Kolb, Director of Code Enforcement
Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
FIRE INSPECTOR
MARK J. LIEBERMANN
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
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TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
Tuesday, April 11 , 2006
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-1373
FAX: (845) 297-0579
e-mail: mliebermann@townofwappinger:us '
AL Weinert
AW Scrap Processors Inc.
, 1980 Route 90
Wappingers Falls. New York 12.590
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RE: AnnuallnSDection
Mr. Weinert:
, The annual inspection of your premises was made on this date and the results were as
follows':
Fire Lanes:
Fire Extinguishers:
Waste Oil Tank:
Antifreeze Tank:
Freon Recovery:
All OK, open and accessible
OK All mounted at required locations and serviced.
OK
OK
OK
CORRECTIONS:
TIRES: The tires shall not be stored against the gasoline tank. They must be at least 50'
from any flammable or combustible materials.
PROPANE TANK: The propane tank opposite office by scale house shall be protected
from vehicle damage by installing bollards pursuant to 19NYCRR Section 312. (copy
attached herewith)
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NYS/CEO # 0189-7192
Cc: Tatiana Lukianoff - Zoning Administrator
Robert VanTassel- Chief, Chelsea Fire District