2010-09-28ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
September 28, 2010
AMENDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Agenda
Town of Wappinger Zoning
MEETING DATE: Septem~~
TIME: 7:30 PM
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TOWN OF WpPPINGER
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20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Appeal No. 10-7424 I T~OV1,-N CLERK ~
Kenneth & Joan Kerrs :Seeking variances ~of Section 240-37 & 240-53 of District
Zoning Regulations for R-20 Zoning.
-Where an accessory apartment shall not exceed 35% of the gross floor area or 1000
sf of the principal residence, the applicant is proposing 1202 sf for the accessory
apartment, thus requesting a 20% variance over the maximum allowed.
-Where a side yard setback of 20 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a side
yard setback of 16'6" feet, to allow for an expansion of an existing accessory apartment,
thus requesting a variance of 3'6" feet.
The property is located at 39 Carroll Drive and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6257-04-
867463 in the Town of Wappinger.
Public Hearing:
Appeal No. 10-7425
Adams Wappingers, LLC: Seeking variances of Section 240-29 (5) of District Zoning
Regulations for HB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not exceed 6 sa fz in
area, whether it is for construction or sales. The applicant is proposing 2 temporary
signs during construction, thus requesting a variance of 1 sign.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not exceed 6 sa fz in
area, whether it is for construction or sales. The applicant is proposing 2 temporary
signs of 36 sa. ft. during construction, thus requesting a variance of 30 sa. ft. for the
signs.
The property is located at 160 Old Post Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-04-
614375 in the Town of Wappinger.
Appeal No. 10-7426
Friendly Motorcars: Seeking variances of Section 240-29 (5) & 240-27.1 (C) of District
Zoning Regulations for HB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted whether it is for construction or
sales, The applicant is proposing 3 temporary signs during construction, thus
requesting a variance of 2 signs.
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-Where a temporary construction or sales trailer shall be permitted as a temporary
accessory use to residential and nonresidential development projects, and a building
permit shall be issued therefor, subject to the following condition. No more than one
trailer, whether it is for construction or sales, is permitted per development project, or
approved phase thereof. The applicant is proposing 6 temporary construction trailers,
thus requesting a variance of 5 temporary trailers.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not exceed 6 sa fz in
area, whether it is for construction or sales, The applicant is proposing 3 temporary
sins: ls` sign is 32 sf and double sided for a total of 64 sf. 2"d sign is single sided and
32 sf.. 3r° sign is 16 sf and double sided for a total of 32 sf All three signs total 128
sa. ft. during construction, thus requesting a variance of 122 sg. ft. total for the signs.
The property is located at 134 Old Post Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-04-
633403 in the Town of Wappinger.
Discussions:
Appeal No. 10-7427
Richard Finnerman: Seeking a variance of Section 240-29 (5) of District Zoning
Regulations for GB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not exceed 6 sa. f~ in
area, whether it is for construction or sales, The applicant is proposing a temporary
"For Lease" sign of 24 sa. ft., thus requesting a variance of 18 sa. ft. for the sign.
The property is located at 1515-1525 Route 9 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6158-04-
572057 in the Town of Wappinger.
Appeal No. 10-7428
Stage Door Furniture: Seeking variances of Section 240-29 (5) of District Zoning
Regulations for HB Zoning.
-Where No temporary sign shall exceed 6 sa. fz in area, whether it is for construction or
sales, the applicant is proposing (2) temporary signs of 240 sa. ft. each and (1)
freestanding sign of 28 s.f., thus requesting a variance of 490 sg. ft. for the three
temporary signs.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted on each street frontage the
applicant is proposing (2) ttemporary wall signs and (11 temporary freestanding sign,
thus requesting a variance of 2 temporary signs.
The property is located at 1 Stage Door Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6156-02-
777824 in the Town of Wappinger.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of September 28, 2010
Town of Wappinger
Zoning Board of Appeals
September 28, 2010
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Summarized Minutes
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Members: Mr. Prager, Chairman ~Q~~~
Mr. De1laCorte, Vice-Chairman
Mr. McVeigh, Member NOV
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Mr. Kuzmicz, Member °~--~~.~-..,_,~_~
Others Present: Mrs. Dao, Secretary
Mrs. Roberti, Zoning Administrator
Mr. Horan, Town Attorney
SUMMARY
Ads ourned Public Hearing:
Kenneth & Joan Kerrs -Variance Granted.
Public Hearings:
Adams Wappingers, LLC -Variances Granted.
Friendly Motorcars -Variances Granted.
Discussions:
Richard Finnerman -Public Hearing on October 12`", 2010.
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Stage Door Furniture -Public Hearing on October 12`h, 2010.
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Appeal No. 10-7424
Kenneth & Joan Kerrs :Seeking variances of Section 240-37 & 240-53 of
District Zoning Regulations for R-20 Zoning.
-Where an accessory apartment shall not exceed 35% of the gross floor
area or 1000 sf of the principal residence, the applicant is proposing 1202
sf for the accessory apartment, thus requesting a 20% variance over the
maximum allowed.
-Where a side yard setback of 20 feet is required, the applicant is
proposing a side yard setback of 16'6" feet, to allow for an expansion of
an existing accessory apartment, thus requesting a variance of 3'6" feet.
The property is located at 39 Carroll Drive and is identified as Tax Grid
No. 6257-04-867463 in the Town of Wappinger.
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Present: Denise Suraci -Architect for applic t
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Mr. Casella: Motion to open the public hearin TQwN OF I~/gppjNGE
Mr. De1laCorte: Second the motion --..._._7-O R
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Ms. Suraci: We have cut the addition down by 9.5 %. Now we only
need 2' 11" to the side yard and we have reduced the
room sizes.
Mr. Prager: Any questions from the board members?
Mr. Casella: I thought you were going to take out the den?
Ms. Suraci: The owners still want the den.
Mr. Prager: Is there anyone in the audience with a question or
comment.
Mr. Fontana: Michael Fontana, 41 Carroll Dr. I'm a neighbor and I
don't have a problem with the addition.
Mr. McVeigh: Do you want landscaping there Mr. Fontana?
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Mr. Fontana: I would like to see it properly landscapgFi~_
Mr. Prager:
Anyone else? Hearing none.
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Mr. Casella:
Mr. De1laCorte:
Vote:
Mr. McVeigh:
Motion to open the public
Second the motion
All present voted aye.
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Motion to grant the variances. They will not be ~k
detrimental to the neighborhood. One is substantial
and one is not. There will not be an adverse affect to
the environment and this is self-created. Proper
screening to be installed on the side property line.
Mr. De1laCorte: Second the motion.
Vote:
All present voted aye.
Mr. Horan: Let's get on the record that the office in this accessory
apartment is due to a person having a handicap.
Otherwise this sets a precedent for the future. Sothis
variance is because of special circumstances involving a
handicapped family member.
Appeal No. 10-7425
Adams Wappingers, LLC: Seeking variances of Section 240-29 (5) of
District Zoning Regulations for HB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not
exceed 6 sg. ft. in area, whether it is for construction or sales, The
applicant is proposing 2 temporary signs during construction, thus
requesting a variance of 1 sign.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not
exceed 6 sg. fz in area, whether it is for construction or sales, The
applicant is proposing 2 temporary signs of 36 sq. ft. during
construction, thus requesting a variance of 30 sg. ft. for the signs.
The property is located at 160 Old Post Road and is identified as Tax Grid
No. 6157-04-614375 in the Town of Wappinger.
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Present: Michael Augello -Construction manager for Adams
Mr. Prager: Are the mailings in order?
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Mrs. Dao: Yes they are. .~O
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Mr. De1laCorte: Motion to open the public hearing. ,~` ~ G ~l~
Mr. Casella: Second the motion. ,~~,.0,~` ~,t
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Mr. Augello: Gave overview of the needed variances. ~ .,~,~~
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Mr. Prager: Will the signs be removed when the construction is clon .
Mr. Augello: Yes.
Mr. Casella: The road is steep there, will it be changed?
Mr. Augello: Yes it will be changed and a traffic light installed.
Mr. Prager: Were permanent signs approved ?
Mrs. Roberti: Yes, they were approved at the PB.
Mr. Prager: Is there anyone in the audience with a question or
comment. Hearing none.
Mr. Casella: Motion to close the public hearing.
Mr. De1laCorte: Second the motion.
Vote: All present voted aye.
Mr. Casella: Motion to grant the variance for temporary signage.
They will not cause any detriment to the
neighborhood and are temporary.
Mr. McVeigh: Second the motion
Vote: All present voted aye.
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Appeal No. 10-7426
Friendly Motorcars: Seeking variances of Section 240-29 (5) & 240-27.1
(C) of District Zoning Regulations for HB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted whether it is for
construction or sales, The applicant is proposing 3 temporary signs
during construction, thus requesting a variance of 2 signs.
-Where a temporary construction or sales trailer shall be permitted as a
temporary accessory use to residential and nonresidential development
projects, and a building permit shall be issued therefore, subject to the
following condition. No more than one trailer, whether it is for
construction or sales, is permitted per development project, or approved
phase thereof. The applicant is proposing 6 temporary construction
trailers, thus requesting a variance of 5 temporary trailers.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not
exceed 6 sq. f~ in area, whether it is for construction or sales, The
applicant is proposing 3 temporary signs: 1St sign is 32 sf and double
sided for a total of 64 sf, 2"d sign is single sided and 32 sf., 3rd sign is 16
sf and double sided for a total of 32 sf. All three signs total 128 sg. ft.
during construction, thus requesting a variance of 122 sg. ft. total for
the signs.
The property is located at 134 Old Post Road and is identified as Tax Grid
No. 6157-04-633403 in the Town of Wappinger.
Present: Jennifer Suite -For the Applicant (Michael Ostrow's
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Mr. Prager: Are the mailings in order?
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Mrs. Dao: Yes they are. TOWN OF WApPINGER
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Mr. Casella • Motion to open the public hearing. -_.._T~. - - -- _ - -.--.---. ------
Mr. De1laCorte: Second the motion
Vote: All present voted aye.
Ms. Suite: I am here seeking variances for multiple trailers and two
temporary signs.
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Mr. Prager: What is the Claris sign for?
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Mrs. Roberti: It is the name of the contractor.
Mr. Horan: The signs requested are due to the construction set to
begin. They convey who is on the site with contact
information for the engineering.
Ms. Suite: There is an emergency telephone number listed on the
sign.
Mr. Prager: Is there anyone in the audience with a question or
comment.
Mr. Zorillo: William Zorillo, 17 Beechwood Circle. Is it 6 more
trailers for storage?
Ms. Suite: It is seven total. They may be used for an office or
storage.
Mr. Prager: Will there be additional signage?
Ms. Suite: Only what was approved on the plans.
Mr. Zorillo: Will the trailers be in the back? My house backs up to
this property.
Ms. Suite: I can make sure the trailers stay on the south side.
Mr. Prager: How long will the construction take?
Ms. Suite: Hopefully they will be done by next summer.
Mr. De1laCorte:
Mr. Casella:
Vote:
Motion to close the public hearing.
Second the motion
All present voted aye.
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Mr. DellaCorte: Motion to grant a variance for 6 additional temporary
construction trailers and three temporary signs for
the construction phase. This will not be detrimental
to the neighborhood, is self-created but is temporary.
Mr. Casella: Second the motion.
Vote: All present voted aye.
Appeal No. 10-7427
Richard Finnerman: Seeking a variance of Section 240-29 (5) of District
Zoning Regulations for GB Zoning.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted and shall not
exceed 6 sA. fz in area, whether it is for construction or sales. The
applicant is proposing a temporary "For Lease" sign of 24 sg. ft., thus
requesting a variance of 18 sg. ft. for the sign.
The property is located at 1515-1525 Route 9 and is identified as Tax Grid
No. 6158-04-572057 in the Town of Wappinger.
Present: Sam Finnerman - Brother of property owner
Mr. Finnerman: We are looking for a temporary sign in order to market
the property. Pizza Hut will be leaving as of March 2011
and we would like to start now looking for a tenant.
Mr. Prager: When do you want the sign up?
Mr. Finnerman: ASAP.
Mr. Prager: How long will the sign be up, it could take years to lease
the property.
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Mr. Prager: Can there be a stipulation of time for the sign.
Mrs. Roberti:
Mr. Horan:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Finnerman:
According to 240-29 (5) the sign can be up no longer
than 6 months.
They can renew the sign.
We will set
Thank you.
Appeal No. 10-7428
Stage Door Furniture: Seeking vat
Zoning Regulations for HB Zoning.
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-Where No temporary sign shall exceed 6 sg. f~ in area, whether it is for
construction or sales, the applicant is proposing (2) temporary signs of
240 sq ft. each and (1) freestanding sign of 28 s.f., thus requesting a
variance of 490 sg. ft. for the three temporary signs.
-Where No more than one temporary sign is permitted on each street
ronta e the applicant is proposing (2) temporary wall signs and (1)
temporary freestanding sign, thus requesting a variance of 2 temporary
si ns.
The property is located at 1 Stage Door Road and is identified as Tax Grid
No. 6156-02-777824 in the Town of Wappinger.
Present: Jed Ackerman -owner of property and business.
Mr. Ackerman: I am requesting two temporary signs to help while we
close the store and move to my Pawling location. I
would like them up for 75 days.
Mr. Casella: We have seen many of your going out of business signs
in the past.
Mr. Prager: Why 75 days?
Mr. Ackerman: We will be closing the store by the end of the year.
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Mr. Beale: As a councilman for the town, I have received many
calls about all your signs stating your going out of
business. Including you putting signs up and down
Route 9.
Mr. Ackerman: I don't do that.
Discussion continued between Mr. Beale and Mr.
Ackerman.
Mr. Prager: I want a site inspection on this Saturday. Your public
hearing will be October 12`h, 2010.
Mr. Ackerman: Thank you.
Mr. McVeigh: Motion to adjourn.
Mr. DellaCorte: Second the motion
Vote: All present voted aye.
Meeting ended at 9:00 PM
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Susan Dao, Acting Secretary
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roberti, Zoning Administrator
July 18, 2012
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