2012-3132012-313
Resolution Introducing Local Law _ of 2013 Which Would Amend the Town's Zoning
Map in Connection with the Hilltop Village at Wappinger Project, for the Purpose of
Rezoning Property to the RMF-3 Multifamily Residence District
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on
November 26, 2012.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
- Barbara Gutzler
- William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina (Arrived at 7:31)
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of Local Law _ of 2013
which would amend the Zoning Map of Chapter 240, Zoning, of the Town Code in
connection with the Hilltop Village at Wappinger project, for the purpose of rezoning
property to the RMF-3 Multifamily Residence District; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and a Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) regarding the Hilltop Village at Wappinger project
and the associated zoning changes (the "Proposed Action") have been prepared and filed in
accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has adopted a Findings Statement regarding the
Proposed Action, thereby completing the SEQRA process with respect to this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that the proposed rezoning is consistent
with the Town's Comprehensive Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and
statements set forth above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for
consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law _ of 2013 in the form
annexed hereto; except as specifically modified by the amendments contained
therein, the Zoning Law as originally adopted and amended from time to time
thereafter is to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of
the annexed proposed Local Law _ of 2013 for 7:30 PM on the 14 day of
January, 2013 and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof
in the Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10) days prior to said
public hearing date.
4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect
to the proposed Local Law:
a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law,
and the public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting
municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing;
b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law,
and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of
Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with
Section 239 of the General Municipal Law; and
c. To distribute a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local
Law, and the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger
Planning Board for its review and recommendation pursuant to Section
240-112 of the Zoning Law prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11 /26/2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
CHRISTINE FULTON, TOWN CLERK