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Town of (Poug lik.gepsie
SUSAN J. MILLER
ONE OVEROCKER ROAD
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 239 of the General Municipal Law, that the Town
Board, Town of Poughkeepsie does hereby set a public hearing on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at
7 :00 p.m. regarding: Change of Zone- MacDonnell Heights Center, Darrow Place
Please fmd copies of Resolution 11: 16- #6 of 2011 and also the Public Hearing notice for your review and
recommendation.
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Felicia Salvatore
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Poughkeepsie
RESOLUTION 11:16 - #~ of 2011
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board
Change of Zone . MacDonnell Heights Center, Darrow Place
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received a communication from the Director of Municipal
Development recommending that the zoning designation of tax parcel number 6262-04-915295,
located on Darrow Place, be amended from Residence, Single Family 20,000 square feet (R-20,OOO) to
MacDonnell Heights Center (MHC); and
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is approximately 21.21 acres in size and is undeveloped; and
WHEREAS, the action to amend the zoning classification of this parcel is an Unlisted Action
under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations, 6
NYCRR Part 617, ("SEQRA"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed amendment must be referred
to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Economic Development and to the Town
Planning Board for review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, amendment of the Zoning Map (~21O-11 of the Town Code) requires a public
hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Town Board hereby sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment to change the
zoning designation of tax parcel number 6262-04-915295, located on Darrow Place from
Residence, Single Family 20,000 square feet (R-20,OOO) to MacDonnell Heights Center
(MHC) for December 14, 2011, at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may come to
be heard, in the Town Hall, One Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, New York; and
2. The Town Board hereby states that because only the Town Board can consider and adopt
changes to the Town Code that it is the only involved agency, and the Board hereby declares
that it is the Lead Agency for purposes of coordinating the environmental review of this
matter pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law; and
3. The Town Board refers this matter to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and
Economic Development for a recommendation pursuant to GML 239-m; and
4. The Town Board refers this matter to the Planning Board for an advisory report pursuant to
Town Code Sections 210-154.
5. The Town Board directs the Town Clerk to notify the Town Clerk of the Town of LaGrange of
the public hearing pursuant to GML 239-nn.
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Moved By: tJ0f~ f-~Ol Mf.NljJ~
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Appendix C
State Environmental Quality Review Act
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be comoleted by Applicant or Project sponsor)
1. APPLICANT / SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME
Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie Tax parcel number 6262-04-915295 Darrow Place
Zoning Map Amendment
3. PROJECT LOCATION
MUNICIPALITY Town of Poue:hkeepsie COUNTY Dutchess
4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominentlandmarks, etc., or provide map)
Tax parcel number 6262-04-915295 Darrow Place.
5. IS PROPOSED ACTION:
o New o Exoansion . Modification/alteration
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
Town Board action to amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning classification of the properties from
Residence, Single Family 20,000 square feet (R-20,000) to Macdonnell Heights Center (MHC). The change
would allow the consolidation of the MH C District on the south side of Dutchess Turnpike rather than on both
the north and the south sides of the state highway.
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially :l;21.21 acres Ultimately :1::21.21 acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
. Yes o No If No, describe briefly
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROEJCT?
. Residential . Industrial . Commercial o Agriculture o Park/Forest/Open Space o Other
Describe
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL,OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY, FROM ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)?
DYes . No If Yes, list agency(s) and permit/approval
11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
DYes . No If Yes, list agency(s) and permit/approval
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
DYes . No .
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor name: Town of Poue:hkeepsie Date: November 10. 2011
Signature: Neil A. Wilson
Title: Director of Municipal Development
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
PART II-ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed bv Agencv)
A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.4? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the
FULL EAF.
DYes .No '
B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a
negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency.
DYes . No
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if
legible)
a. Existingair quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or
disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly:
No. The action is the adoption of a change to the Town zoning map to reclassify the property but such reclassification does not authorize
any development project. .
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character?
Explain briefly:
No. The action is the adoption of a change to the Town zoning map to reclassify the property but such reclassification does not authorize
any development project.
O. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species; significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
No. The action is the adoption of a change to the Town zoning map to reclassify the property but such reclassification does not authorize
any development project.
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural
resources? Explain briefly.
The action is a map amendment but does not authorize any development project or uses for the properties.
CS. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly.
None identified.
0;. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-05? Explain briefly.
None identified.
C/. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly.
None identified.
D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CEA?
DYes . No
E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
o Yes . No If Yes, explain briefly:
PART III-DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For eacb adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed
in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary,
add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified
and adequately addressed. If question D of Part II was checked yes, the determination and significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action
on the environmental characteristics of the CEA.
D Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed
directly to the FULL EAF and/or prepare a positive deClaration.
. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the
proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on attachments as necessary, the
reasons supporting this determination:
lName of Lead Agency: Town of Poul!h.keetlsie
Date: December 14. 2011
Name and Title of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Patricia Mvers. Sutlervisor
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency:
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie
does hereby set the 14th day of December, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Town of
Poughkeepsie, One Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY as the time date and place of a
public hearing to consider a change of zone for said tax parcel numbers 6262-04-915295,
located on Darrow Place, to be amended from Residence, Single Family 20,000 square
feet (R-20,000) to MacDonnell Heights Center (MHC)
AND PLEASE ALSO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the subject parcel is
approximately 21.21 acres in size and is undeveloped; and.
AND PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the action to amend the zoning
classification of this parcel is an Unlisted Action under the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part
617, ("SEQRA")
Susan J. Miller, Town Clerk
Town of Poughkeepsie
November1Sfu,2011