2012-01-10
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
January 10,2012
Amended 12-16-11
Agenda
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
MEETING DATE: January 10, 2012
TIME: 7:30 PM
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Public Hearin!!:
Appeal No. 11-7450 - At the request of John Marcheson who is seeking a variance of
Section 240-37 of District Zoning Regulations for R-40 Zoning District.
- Where a side yard setback of 25 feet is reQuired, the applicant is proposine: a side
yard setback of 17 feet 8 inches. to allow for the construction of a front porch 8' x 23',
rear deck 16' x 29, Screened porch 16' x 21', bump out bedroom 5', relocate master walk in
Closet, thus reQuestine: a variance of 7 feet 4 inches.
- Where a front yard setback of 50 feet is reQuired, the applicant is proposine: a front
yard setback of 43 feet 3 inches. to allow for the construction of a front porch 8' x 23',
rear deck 16' x 29, Screened porch 16' x 21', bump out bedroom 5', relocate master walk in
Closet, thus reQuestine: a variance of 6 feet 9 inches.
The property is located at 82 Brothers Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-03-
018299 in the Town of Wappinger.
Appeal No. 11-7451 - At the request of Ann Costie:an who is seeking a variance of
Section 240-37 of District Zoning Regulations for R-40 Zoning District.
-Where a front yard setback of 75 feet is reQuired from a County or State Hie:hway,
the applicant is proposine: a front yard setback of 14 feet 2 inches. to allow for the
replacement and extension of a front deck 16' x 14'6, thus reQuestine: a variance of 60
feet 10 inches.
- Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is reQuired, the applicant is proposine: a rear
yard setback of 10 feet. to allow for the construction of a new rear deck 27' x IS", thus
eQuestine: a variance of 40 feet.
The property is located at 1222 Route 376 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-01-
213931 in the Town of Wappinger.
Discussion:
Appeal No. 11-7453:
Robert & Lisa Lewandowski: Seeking a variance of Section 240-37 of District Zoning
Regulations for R-40 Zoning District.
- Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is reQuired, the applicant is proposine: a rear
yard setback of 19 feet. to allow an above ground pool with a 20' X 22' deck in the rear
yard, thus reQuestinl! a variance of 31 feet.
The property is located at 112 Brannon PI
473886 in the Town of Wappinger.
nd is identified as Tax Grid No. 6256-01-
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Zoning Board of Appeals
January 10,2012 Minutes
Town of Wappinger
Zoning Board of Appeals
January 10,2012
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Summarized Minutes
Members:
Mr. Prager
Mr. Dellacorte
Mr. Casella
Mr. Johnston
Mr. Gaiotti
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Others Present:
Mrs. Roberti
Mrs. Gale
Zoning Administrator
Secretary
SUMMARY
John Marcheson:
- Public Hearing closed. Decision.
Ann Costi2an:
- Public Hearing closed. Decision.
Robert & Lisa Lewandowski
-Discussion - PH set Jan. 24, 2012
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Public Heario2S:
Appeal No. 11-7450 - At the request of John Marcheson who is seeking a variance of Section
240-37 of District Zoning Regulations for R-40 Zoning District.
- Where a side yard setback of 25 feet is required, the applicant is proDosine: a side yard
setback of 17 feet 8 inches. to allow for the construction of a front porch 8' x 23', rear deck 16' x
29, Screened porch 16' x 21', bump out bedroom 5', relocate master walk in Closet, thus
reqUestin2 a variance of 7 feet 4 inches.
- Where a front yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposine: a front yard
setback of 43 feet 3 inches. to allow for the construction of a front porch 8' x 23', rear deck 16' x
29, Screened porch 16' x 21', bump out bedroom 5', relocate master walk in Closet, thus
reqUestin2 a variance of 6 feet 9 inches.
The property is located at 82 Brothers Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-03-018299
in the Town of Wappinger.
PRESENT: Owner - John Marcheson
Mr. Prager: Are all mailings in order?
Ms. Gale: They are
Mr. Prager: Motion to Open Public Hearing
Motion: Mr. Casella
Second: Mr. Johnston
All in Favor: Aye
Mr. Prager: If you would explain what you need again for new members.
Mr. Marcheson: Explained the need for the variance.
Mr. Prager: We were out there for a site inspection. Mr. Dellacorte did you make it?
Mr. Dellacorte: Yes
Mr. Prager: Opened up the floor to the audience - No one in the audience responded.
Make a motion to closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Mr. Casella
Second: Mr. Johnston
All in favor: Aye
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Mr. Prager: Motion to grant or deny this variance
Mr. Casella: Motioned to grant the variance: It's not undesirable change to the neighborhood, it
actually is going to make in look nice in the front, it's not detriment to nearby properties, there is
no feasible way to put the porch or deck, especially in the front, the variance is kind of
substantially, but I think it's required to in order to get the two decks the gentleman would like to
do, and there is no adverse effects to the environment - I make a motion to grant the variance
Mr. Johnston: Second
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dellacort - Yes
Mr. Johnston - Yes
Mr. GaIotti - Abstain
Mr. Casella - Yes
Mr. Prager - Yes
Appeal No. 11-7451 - At the request of Ann Costie:an who is seeking a variance of Section 240-
37 of District Zoning Regulations for R -40 Zoning District.
_ Where a front yard setback of 75 feet is required from a County or State Hie:hwav, the
applicant is proposine: a front yard setback of 14 feet 2 inches. to allow for the replacement
and extension ofa front deck 16' x 14'6, thus reQuestine: a variance of 60 feet 10 inches.
_ Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposine: a rear yard
setback of 10 feet. to allow for the construction of a new rear deck 27' x 15", thus eQuestine: a
variance of 40 feet.
The property is located at 1222 Route 376 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-01-213931 in
the Town of Wappinger.
Present: Owner Ann Costigan
Mr. Prager: Are the mailings in order
Ms. Gale: Yes they are
Mr. Prager: Motion to open Public Hearing?
Mr. Casella: I motion to open the public hearing
Mr. Johnston: Second
Mrs. Costigan: Explained need for variance
Mr. Prager: The three of us were there Saturday morning. - Tom did you get out there?
Mr. Dellacorte: Yes
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Mr. Prager: There is one thing we did have a question on, in you plot plan drawing it's not quite
drawn the way you actually want it.
Mr. Casella: The way it's outlined in yellow is different from the way it is shown on your plot
plan.
Mr. Prager: Could you please show us the way you want it? (Mr. Prager brought the drawing
to the applicant and asked her to show the Board) to make sure they understood it properly.
It is exactly the way it was diagramed on the ground. It will not be coming out any further
than the building. The question I have now - is this actually for a rear yard setback or
a side yard setback? (Mrs. Roberti - explained the direction of the property.)
Whoever marked it out did a very good job.
Mr. Prager: Anyone on the board have any questions (None)
Anyone in the audience have any questions for or against this variance
(Record shows - no one in audience had any questions or concerns)
Motion to close the Public Hearing?
Mr. Casella: Motioned to close the Public hearing
Mr. Johnston: Second
All- Aye
Mr. Prager: Motion to grant either grant or deny this variance? -
Mr. Casella: Motioned to grant the variance - The Board of Appeals will also consider if the
benefit can be achieved by any other means feasible to the applicant - No
Is there an undesirable change to the neighborhood character or nearby properties - No
Is the request substantial - Yes
Whether the request will have adverse environmental or physical effects - No
Is the alleged difficulty self created - Yes - but I recommend that we grant the variance
Mr. Johnston: Second
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dellacort - Yes
Mr. Johnston - Yes
Mr. GaIotti - Abstain
Mr. Casella - Yes
Mr. Prager - Yes
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Discussion:
Aopeal No. 11-7453:
Robert & Lisa Lewandowski: Seeking a varIance of Section 240-37 of District Zoning
Regulations for R-40 Zoning District.
_ Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposin2 a rear yard
setback of 19 feet. to allow an above ground pool with a 20' X 22' deck in the rear yard, thus
reQUestin2 a variance of 31 feet.
The property is located at 112 Brannon Place and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6256-01-
473886 in the Town of Wappinger.
Present: Owners - Robert & Lisa Lewandowski
Mr. Prager: Explained discussion process.
Please state your name for the record.
Mr. Robert Lewandowski
Mr. Prager: Why don't you go ahead and explain what you need here. Looks like a pool &
a deck. Is the pool in now?
Mr. Lewandowski: Yes
Mr. Prager to Mrs. Roberti: It's for the pool and deck.
Mrs. Roberti: It's for the deck - the pool is fine - 15' - just the deck. (Note change to legal
notice to take out the pool reference).
Mr. Prager: It's just the rear, the side is ok?
Mrs. Roberti: Yes, the side is ok - just the rear.
Mr. Prager: Is there a reason you are putting it back that far?
Mr. Lewandowski: We have a carport, with the children back there, the angle of house, and
the septic is in back and with the carport at the side of the house, we wouldn't be able to see the
children, and that's our main concern. If we went a little further past the carport, we're in the
front of the house.
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Appeal No. 11-7453:
Robert & Lisa Lewandowski:
Mr. Prager: I have your survey (Mr. Lewandowski - showing Mr. Prager and the board
members, on his survey, where the deck and pool would be. Woods here, shed, house).
Mr. Prager: We'll set up a site inspection - January 21 st at lOAM. Take a look at it.
Mark about where your property line is.
Mr. Lewandowski: It is already marked.
Mr. Prager: Any other business to come before us in this meeting?
(No)
Public Hearing set for January 24th, 2012
Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Casella
Second: Mr. Johnston
All: Aye
Meeting ended: 7:45
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle D. Gale, Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals
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