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Untitled PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY Susan Dao PLANNING BOARD Victor Fanuele, Chairman Constance Smith Marsha Leed June Visconti Robert Valdati Angela Bettina Francis Malafronte To: From: Date: Re: TOWN SlJPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bellina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni PLANNING BOARD 20 MIDDLEBUS/-I ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 PH: 845-297-6256 Fax: 845-297-0579 E-Mail: sdao!il)townolWappinger.us Supervisor Office MAY.l7 ZOIl Received Chris Colsey, Supervisor Town Board Members Susan Dao, Planning Board Secretary May 23,2011 Chelsea Farms Subdivision At the Planning Board meeting held on March 21, 2011 a discussion took place in regard to the project Chelsea Farms Subdivision. The Planning Board members voted in favor of a positive recommendation to the Town Board to accept land for recreation in lieu of money. The majority of the members feel that the property should be kept open-green space. Z:::t1u Mrs. Susan Dao Secretary to the Planning Board Cc: File Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultants 174 Main Street. Beacoll, Nell' York 12508 Phone: 845-440-6926 Fax: 845-440-6637 www.HudsonLandDesign.com June 7, 2011 Supervisor Chris Colsey and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Re: Chelsea Farm Subdivision Chelsea Road (County Route 92) & North River Road Tax parcels 6056-01-138527 (:f:102.7 acres) and 6056-01-190688 (:f:84.1 acres) Town of Wappinger, New York Dear Supervisor Colsey and Members of the Town Board: On behalf of the Applicant for the above referenced project, Hudson Land Design (HLD) has enclosed the following materials for the Town Board's consideration at your next available meeting: ~ Subdivision Plan Set -Sheets 3 & 4 (3 copies); and ~ Letter from Winnakee land Trust in support of the proposal (3 copies). This subdivision has been formally submitted to the Town Planning Board for review. We last appeared before the Planning Board on February 22, 2011, at which time the Planning Board voted to support the proposed dedication of two recreation parcels to the Town of Wappinger. Per email correspondence with SusanDao from last week, it is our understanding that a letter from the Planning Board has been submitted to the Town Board stating such (although we are not in receipt of said letter to verify). In summary, the Applicant is offering two separate recreation parcels for dedication to the Town of Wappinger. The two parcels comprise of 31.912 acres in totality. The subdivision proposes eighteen new single-family building lots. The focus of the development is on the eastern portion of the parcel where the Applicant is proposing thirteen lots that will obtain access from a new Town Road. Three additional lots are proposed along Chelsea Road, and two estate-type lots are proposed along River Road Supervisor Colsey and Members of the Town Board June 7, 2011 Page 2 of2 North. The proposed dedication of recreational land is 17% of the parent parcel area which exceeds the 10% threshold discussed in Town Code. The area noted as Recreation Parcel 1 (along Chelsea Road) is 31.465 acres and is contiguous to existing Town of Wappinger park land. While the parcel may not offer standard-recognized recreation such as level ball fields, there are many opportunities that the Town can take advantage of with this land, including playgrounds, enclosed dog parks, passive recreation via nature trails, educational areas (biodiversity exists with several habitats such as upland forests, wetlands, etc., and the parcel is also home to an endangered species Indiana Bat roost tree), educational/agricultural areas, etc. The area noted as Recreation Parcel 2 (along River Road North) is 0.447 acre in size and is located in close proximity to an existing boat launch. It is our understanding that there is limited parking available for truck and trailers that are launching their boats for the day. We have provided a concept layout showing ten 50-foot parking spaces. Parking was identified during initial concept layout review by the Planning Board as a positive potential use for the land. The Applicant proposes to dedicate this land to the Town of Wappinger with the understanding that there would be no additional recreation fees at the time the subdivision is approved. Please place this item on the next available agenda, at which time we would appreciate the opportunity to appear before the Board to discuss this proposal. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call me at 845-440-6926. Sit1 A .U ~ Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. Principal cc: David Silver Jon D. Bodendorf, P.E. (HLD file) www.HudsonLandDesign.com \VINNAKEE L/\1\D TRUST P.O, Box 610 Rhinebcck, N.Y. 12572 (845) 876-42n E-mail: info@winnakeeland,org www.winnakeeland,org Board of Directors Saveria L. Mazzarella. President Rhincbeck Drayton Grant. Vice President Rhinebeck Carl E. Meyer. Treasurer Rhincbeck Marcella Appell, Seanar)' Red Hook Robert Arata Hyde Park Caroline Carey Hyde Park Michael Coluccio Staalsburg Kathleen Davis Hyde Park Ann Gahler Red Hook Joseph Gelb Rhinebeck Jack Grumel Milan Scan Kemp Rhinebeck Lauren Kingman Milan Frank Margiotta Milan Barbara Markell Red Hook Wilfred Relyea Clinton Bl;inche Rubin C1illlon Benjamin Shule Red Hook Ann Stellner Clinton William Yolk Hyde Park Robert Wills Rhinecliff Staff LlIl'y Hayden. 1:',teC'lltil'e Director Sarah Wl'chsler Fajardo. [)el'e/o/,ment MatlClgl'r Raphael Notin. Ste\\'(/rdJhip Manal-wr o 100% recycled April 12, 2011 Supervisor Christopher Colsey and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger 29 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Dear Supervisor Colsey and Members of the Board, On behalf of David Silver, I'm writing regarding Mr. Silver's offer of land to the Town of Wappinger in connection with the Chelsea Farm residential development. We've reviewed maps of the proposed project and, in particular, the land on offcr in ordcr to assess its potential for recreation and conservation. The parcels present a tremendous opportunity to provide a beautiful and varied public-access trails systcm that would extend the recrcational oppoliunities at the neighboring Town park. Winnakee Land Trust has experience with such town-owned conscrvation areas. In the Town of Rhinebeck, one of the properties on which we hold a conservation easement is Thompson-Mazzarella Park, which brings together playing fields, playgrounds, a town pool, a community garden, an archeological educational area, and extensive trails through a rich natural landscape. Both the Town and Winllakee enjoy a wonderful partncrship in the stewardship of this park. It's possible that the Chelsea lands offered to the Town of Wappinger could provide a similar amenity. In its section on Recreation and Community Facilities, the Wappinger Comprehensive Plan emphasizes that a majority of Wappinger residents would like more opportunites for the enjoyment of nature and hiking. To draw a quote from the Plan: "Nature preserves and trails were the top items (over 80%) combined) for recreatonal amenities that respondents would like to see more of in their neighborhoods." Castlc Point Park, adjaccnt to thc offered property, is mentioned scveral times in that document as a place where expansion, including trails, hiking, camping, parking, and access to the river would be welcome. It's possible that a conncction could bc made from the offered lands to the Chelsea Boat Launch, providing even further amenity. Winnakcc has workcd closely with the Hudson River Valley Greenway in developing miles of public trails in the Town of Hyde Park. ('111 surc that your own experiencc with the Grecnway in developing the Wappinger Grcenway Trail has bcen equally rewarding. IIRV Greenway may be available to nssist in the development of trails connected to Castle Point Park, ussisting with thc cost oftraiJ building, signage, lookout points, and othcr features. The value YOll bring to the community through development of this land tor public access would bc an irreplaceable gin to Wappinger's future gcncmtions. If you'd like to discuss these possibilities further, 1'111 happy to help. With bcst WiShesf7' . /~d~ Lucy Hayden ~/p'?7c Executive Direc or I' \\.INNAKEE r:~ L/\!\D TRlIST P.O. Box 610 Rhincbcck. N.Y. ]2572 (845) 876-4213 E-mail: info@winnakeeland.org www.winnakeeland,org Board of Directors Saveria L. Mazzarella, President I{hinebeck Drayton Grant, Vice President I{hinebeck Carl E. Meyer, Treasurer Rhinebcck Marcella Appell, Secretary Red Hook Robert Arata Hyde Park Caroline Carey Hyde Park Michael Coluccio Staatsburg Kathleen Davis IIyde Park Ann Gabler Rcd Hook Joseph Gelb Rhinebcck Jack Gromer Milan Scan Kemp Rhincbeck Lauren Kingman Milan Frank Margiotta Milan Barbara Markell I{ed Hook Wilfred Relyea Clinton Blanche Rubin C1imon Benjamin Shute Red Hook Ann Stellncr Clinton William Yolk Hyde Park Robert Wills Rhinecliff Stuff LlIl~y Hayden, I::tt'('IIIi1'I' lJirector Sarah Wl'chsler Fajardo. lJl'I'I'/o/'ment M{mugi'r Raphael Notin. Stewa/'d.\hi" Munugi'/' o 100% recycled April 12, 201 1 Supervisor Christopher Colsey and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger 29 Middlcbush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Dear Supervisor Colsey and Members of the Board, On behalf of David Silver, I'm writing regarding Mr. Silver's offer of land to the Town of Wappinger in connection with the Chelsea Farm residential development. We've reviewed maps of the proposed project and, in particular, the land on offer in order to assess its potential for recreation and conservation. The parcels present a tremendous opportunity to provide a beautiful and varied public-access trails system that would extend the recreational oppoliunities at the neighboring Town park. Winnakee Land Trust has experience with such town-owned conservation arcas. In the Town of Rhinebeek, one of the properties on which we hold a conservation easement is Thompson-Mazzarella Park, which brings together playing fields, playgrounds, a town pool, a community garden, an archeological educational area, and extensive trails through a rich natural landscape. Both the Town and Willnakee enjoy a wonderful partnership in thc stcwardship or this park. It's possible that the Chelsea lands offered to the Town of Wappinger could provide a similar amenity. In its scction on Recreation and Community FnciJities, the Wappinger Comprehensive Plan emphasizes that a majority orWappinger residents would like more opportunites for the enjoyment of nature and hiking. To draw a quote from the Plan: "Nature preserves and trails were the top items (over XO%l combincd) for recrcatonal amenities that respondenls would like to see more orin their neighborhoods." Castle Point Park, adjacent to the offered property, is mcntioned several limes in that document as a place where expansion, including trails, hiking. camping, parking, and access to the river would bc welcome. It's possible that a connection could be made Ii'om the offered lands to the Chl:Jsea Boat Launch, providing even furthcr amcnity. Winllakee has worked closely with the ,.Judson River Valley Greenway in developing miles of publ ic trai Is in the Town of Hyde Park. 1'111 sure that your own experience with the Greenway in developing the Wappinger Greenway Trail has bcen equally rewarding. IIRV Greenway may be available to assist in the developmcnt of trails connected to Castle Point Park, assisting with the cost of'truil building, signage, lookout points, and other fcatures. The value you bring to the community through development of this land for public access would be an irreplaceable gin to Wappinger's future generations. If you'd like to discus's these possibilities further, I'm happy to help. WithbestWiShe~:, /h_.~ Lucy Hayden ~*~ Executive Diree or /' \\.[NNAKEE 1:3 L/\ND TRlIST P.O. Box 610 Rhincbcck, N.Y. 12572 (lWi) 876-421.1 E-mail: info@winnakccland.org www.winnakeeland,org Board of Directors Saveria L. Mazzarella. President Rhinebeck Drayton Grant. Vice President Rhinebeck Carl E. Mcyer. Treasurer Rhinebcck Marcella Appell, Secretary Red Hook Rohen Arata lIyde Park Caroline Carey lIyde Park Michael Coluccio Staatshurg Kathleen Davis II yde Park Ann Gabler Red Hook Joseph Gelb Rhinebeck Jack (jrumet Milan Scan Kemp Rhinebeck Lauren Kingman Milan Frank Margiotta Milan Barbara Markell Red Hook Wilfred Relyea Clinton Blanche Ruhin Clinlon Benjamin Shute Red Hook Ann Stellner Clinton William Yolk Hyde Park Robert Wills Rhineclill Staff LUl'y Haydcn. Ll't'Clltil'e mrector Sarah W l'ehsler Fajurdo. /)el'l'Io!'ml'nt Managl'r Raphael Nolin. Slel1'a rd.lili!, Manaf(1'r o 100% recycled April 12, 2011 Supervisor Christopht:r Colsey and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger 29 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Dear Supervisor Colsey and Members of the Board. On behalf of David Silver, I'm writing regarding Mr. Silver's offer of land to the Town of Wappinger in connection with the Chelsea Farm residential developmt:nt. We'vt: reviewed maps of the proposed project and, in particular, the land on offer in order to assess its potential for recreation and conservation. The parcels present a tremendous opportunity to provide a beautiful and varied public-access trails system that would extend the recreational oppol1unities at the neighboring Town park. Winnakee Land Trust has experience with such town-owned conservation areas. In the Town of Rhinebeck, one of the properties on which we hold a conscrvation easement is Thompson-Mazzarella Park, which brings together playing fields, playgrounds, a town pool, a community garden, an archeological educational area, and extensive trails through a rich natural landscape, Both the Town and Winnakee enjoy a wonderful partnership in Ihe stewardship or this park. It's possible that the Chelsea lands orlcred to the Town of Wappinger could provide a similar amenity. In its section on Recreation and Community Facilities, the Wappinger Comprehensive Plan emphasizes that a majority of Wappinger residents would like more opportunitcs ror the enjoyment of nature and hiking. To draw a quotc from the Plan: "Nature preserves and trails were the top items (over XO'Xl combined) for recrcatonal amcnities that respondents would like to sce more orin their neighborhoods." Castle Point Park, adjacent to the offered property, is mentioned severaltimcs in that document as a place where expansion, including trails, hiking, camping, parking, and access to the river would be welcome. It's possible that a connection could be made from thc offered lands 10 the Chelsea Boat Launch, providing even rurther amenity. Winnakec has worked closely with the Hudson River Vallcy Grcenway in developing milcs or public trails in the Town of Hyde Park. 1'111 sure that your OW/I expericnce with the Grecnway in developing the Wappinger Greenway Trail has bcen equally rewarding. IIRV Grecnway may be available to assist in the dcvelopment of trails connected to Castle Point Park, assisting with the cost of trail building, signage, lookout points, and other features. The value you bring to the community through development of this land le)r public access would be an irreplaceable gin to Wappinger's future generations. If you'd like to discuss these possibilities tllrther, )'m happy to help. With best WiShef7'" /' h, ~ Lucy Hayden ~;'7~ Executivc Direc or I'