2005-05-24
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
May 24, 2005
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Agenda
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
MEETING DATE: May 24, 2005
TIME: 7:30 PM
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Approve minutes for May 10, 2005.
Approve site minutes for May 14, 2005.
Public Hearings:
Appeal No. 05-7257 A & B
Eleanor Meyer
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R -20 Zoning District.
-Where a rear yard setback of 40 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 35 feet to allow for a 6 X 8 feet pool deck, thus reQuestine: a variance of 5 feet.
-Where a side yard setback of 10 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a side yard setback
of 5 feet to allow for a 8 X 12 feet shed, thus reQuestine: a variance of 5 feet.
-Where a rear yard setback of 10 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 6 feet to allow for a 8 X 12 feet shed, thus reQuestine: a variance of 4 feet.
The property is located at 12 Alpert Drive and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6257-02-867785 in
the Town of Wappinger.
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Appeal No. 05-7258
Llovd's Parcel- Eh!en Associates- Seeking the following area variance of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
-Where a front yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a front yard
setback of 20 feet to allow for a proposed office buildine:, thus reQuestine: a variance of 30
feet.
The property is located on Old Route 9 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-02-
604765 in the Town of Wappinger.
Appeal No. 05-7259 A & B
Scott & Sari Skinnider
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R -40 Zoning District.
_ Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 47 feet 5 inches to allow for a 21 X 28 feet deck, thus reQuestine: a variance of 2 feet
7 inches.
-Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 30 feet 7 inches to allow for a 15 X 24 feet above e:round pool, thus reQuestine: a
variance of 19 feet 5 inches.
The property is located at 18 Lor Mar Court and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6258-02-888677
in the Town of Wappinger.
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Discussions:
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Appeal No. 05-7260
R02er & Natalie Mvrick
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R-40 Zoning District.
-Where a side vard setback of 10 feet is reQuired, the applicant is proposing a side vard setback
of 5 feet to allow for a 10 X 12 foot shed. thus reQUestin2 a variance of 5 feet.
The property is located at 86 Gold Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-03-023436 in
the Town of Wappinger.
Appeal No. 05-7261
Barrv & Maria Olah
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-29F.(1 )(a) of District Regulations of the Town of
Wappinger Zoning Law.
-Which stipulates "no si2n shall proiect above the roof or bevond the side walls of the
structure pertinent to the permitted use.
The property is located at 1639 Route 376 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6259-03-482346 in
the Town of Wappinger.
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Appeal No. 04-7068
Real Holdine Corp. (Gasland)- Seeking the following four area variance's of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
1. -Seeking an area variance of Article V, Section 240-18 Paragraph F of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
-Where two acres is required, the applicant is proposing .53 acre for continued use of a
pre-existine non-conformine lot. thus reQuestine a variance of 1.47 acres.
2. -Seeking an area variance of Article VI, Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an
HB Zoning District.
- Where a minimum lot depth of 200 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a lot
depth of 153 feet, thus reQuestine a variance of 47 feet for an existing non-conforming
lot.
3. -Seeking an area variance of Article VIII, Section 240-52 Paragraph A of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
- Where 1000 feet is required from a residential district, the applicant is proposing 400
feet, thus reQuestine a variance of 600 feet to allow issuance of a Special Use Permit.
4. -Seeking an area variance of Article VIII, Section 240-52 Paragraph E of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
- Where 2.500 feet is required between gasoline filling stations, the applicant is proposing
85 feet, thus reQuestine a variance of 2.415 feet to allow issuance of a Special Use
Permit.
The property is located on the corner of Old Hopewell Road and Route 9 and is
identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-02-610544 in the Town of Wappinger.
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Town of Wappinger
Zoning Board of Appeals
May 24, 2005
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Summarized Minutes
Members Present:
Mr. Fanuele,
Mr. Prager,
Ms. McEvoy-Riley
Mr. Warren,
Mr. DellaCorte,
Chairman
V ice-Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Others Present:
Mr. Caviglia, Special Counsel
Mrs. Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator
Mrs. Roberti, Secretary
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SUMMARY
Public Hearin2s:
Eleanor Meyer
- Variances Granted with condition.
Lloyd's Parcel/Elgen Assoc.
-Variance Granted.
Scott & Sari Skinnider
- Variances Granted.
Discussions:
Roger & Natalie Myrick
-Public Hearing set for June 14,
2005.
Barry & Maria 01ah
-Public Hearing set for June 14,
2005.
Real Holding Corp.
-Three Variances Granted, One
Variance Denied.
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Town of Wappinger
Zoning Board of Appeals
May 24, 2005
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY
Summarized Minutes
Members Present:
Mr. Fanuele,
Mr. Prager,
Ms. McEvoy-Riley
Mr. Warren,
Mr. DellaCorte,
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Others Present:
Mr. Caviglia, Special Counsel
Mrs. Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator
Mrs. Roberti, Secretary
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SUMMARY
Public Hearines:
Eleanor Meyer
- Variances Granted with condition.
Lloyd's Parcel/Elgen Assoc.
-Variance Granted.
Scott & Sari Skinnider
-Variances Granted.
Discussions:
Roger & Natalie Myrick
-Public Hearing set for June 14,
2005.
Barry & Maria Olah
-Public Hearing set for June 14,
2005.
Real Holding Corp.
-Three Variances Granted, One
Variance Denied.
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
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Motion to approve Minutes for May 10,2005.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Motion to approve Site Minutes for May 14, 2005.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Appeal No. 05-7257 A & B
Eleanor Meyer
- Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R-20 Zoning District.
-Where a rear yard setback of 40 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 35 feet to allow for a 6 X 8 feet pool deck. thus reQuestine: a variance of 5 feet.
-Where a side yard setback of 10 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a side yard
setback of 5 feet to allow for a 8 X 12 feet shed. thus reQuestine: a variance of 5 feet.
-Where a rear yard setback of 10 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 6 feet to allow for a 8 X 12 feet shed. thus reQuestine: a variance of 4 feet.
The property is located at 12 Alpert Drive and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6257-02-867785 in
the Town of Wappinger.
Present:
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Vote:
Mr. Fanuele:
Ms. Meyer:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Ms. Meyer:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
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Eleanor Meyer
Motion to open the public hearing.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Swore in the applicant.
I want to legalize my shed and deck which is already existing. There was a
pool there when I bought the house but it had no deck. I didn't know I needed
a permit for a deck when it was constructed. As for the shed I have very un-
level property there and if! bring it our farther it will be against the pool.
When I did the site visit I noticed you have quite a hill back there and you
couldn't really bring it further in.
Is that fence back there the property line?
No it is actually three feet behind that.
A site inspection was done by this board individually. Is there anyone in the
audience with a comment or question? Hearing none.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
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Mr. Prager:
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Mr. DellaCorte:
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Motion to grant the variance as it won't be detrimental to any nearby
properties; it is not undesirable although it is self-created. At this point I
don't see an alternative method at this time. We will place a condition
that nothing be stored behind the shed.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley: Aye.
Mr. Warren: Aye.
Mr. Prager: Aye.
Mr. DellaCorte: Aye.
Mr. Fanuele: Aye.
Appeal No. 05-7258
Lloyd's Parcel- EIl!eD Associates- Seeking the following area variance of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
-Where a front yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a front yard
setback of 20 feet to allow for a proposed office buUdinl!. thus reQuestinl! a variance of 30
feet.
The property is located on Old Route 9 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-02-
604765 in the Town of Wappinger.
Present:
Mr. Prager:
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Mrs. Roberti:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Povall:
Mr. Fanuele:
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Bill Povall - Povall Engineering
Are all the mailings in order?
Yes.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Swore in the applicant.
This is a 1.3 acre parcel north of Greenbaum & Gilhooly's and south of
Poughkeepsie Nissan. There is a stream that traverses though the southern
side. We have been working with the planning board for about a year now
and at their recommendation the building was shifted toward Old Route 9
close to the frontage for a number of reasons. First to minimize any
disturbance to the wetland and to increase the buffer. Second the town is
thinking of creating a Hamlet District and wants to promote sidewalks and
buildings close to the road. So with this being the first project in the area the
planning board really wanted to create that atmosphere of a hamlet and so
they asked if we could put in sidewalks and it is my understanding that they
are following along that same path with the La Fonda Del Sol project as well
as the Toyota project.
Is there anyone in the audience with a comment? Hearing none. Does anyone
on the board have a question? Hearing none.
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Mr. DellaCorte: Motion to close the public hearing.
Mr. Prager: Second the motion.
Vote: All present voted aye.
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Roll Call:
I'll motion to grant the variance. I don't believe it will be detrimental to
nearby properties or change the character of the neighborhood much. It
is substantial at 60% and as a variance goes it is not self-created since the
planning board has requested it.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley: Aye.
Mr. Warren: Aye.
Mr. Prager: Aye.
Mr. DellaCorte: Aye.
Mr. Fanuele: Aye.
Appeal No. 05-7259 A & B
Scott & Sari Skinnider
- Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R-40 Zoning District.
-Where a rear vard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 47 feet 5 inches to allow for a 21 X 28 feet deck, thus reQuestine: a variance of 2
feet 7 inches.
-Where a rear yard setback of 50 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a rear yard
setback of 30 feet 7 inches to allow for a 15 X 24 feet above e:round pool. thus reQuestine: a
variance of 19 feet 5 inches.
The property is located at 18 Lor Mar Court and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6258-02-888677
in the Town of Wappinger.
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Present:
Mr. Prager:
Mrs. Roberti:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
Mr. Skinnider:
Mr. Fanuele:
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Scott Skinnider
Are all the mailings in order?
Yes.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
In 2003 we had an above ground pool installed at our house and I did not
know that I needed a permit for it. I placed it where it is because my yard is
one that is triangle in shape and to the right of the house is my septic, so the
place that it has been put is about the only place it would fit.
We did a site visit and there really is not too much space considering the
shape ofthe lot. Is there anyone in the audience with a question or comment?
Hearing none.
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
Mr. DelIaCorte:
Mr. Prager:
Roll Call:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Vote:
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
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Motion to close the public hearing.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Motion to grant the variances. It is substantial but it is under 50 % and I
don't think it will have any detrimental affects. It is self-created but will
not create any undesirable affect on the neighborhood.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley: Aye.
Mr. Warren: Aye.
Mr. Prager: Aye.
Mr. DellaCorte: Aye.
Mr. Fanuele: Aye.
Due to a time constraint for our attorney we will take a brief five minute
executive session.
Motion to go into executive session.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Motion to come out of executive session.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Appeal No. 04-7068
Real Holdine: Corp. (Gasland)- Seeking the following four area variance's of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
1. -Seeking an area variance of Article V, Section 240-18 Paragraph F of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
-Where two acres is required, the applicant is proposing .53 acre for continued use of
a pre-existine: non-conformine: lot. thus reQuestine: a variance of 1.47 acres.
2. -Seeking an area variance of Article VI, Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an
HB Zoning District.
- Where a minimum lot depth of 200 feet is required, the applicant is proposing a lot
depth of 153 feet, thus reQuestine: a variance of 47 feet for an existing non-conforming
lot.
3. -Seeking an area variance of Article VIII, Section 240-52 Paragraph A of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
- Where 1000 feet is required from a residential district, the applicant is proposing 400
feet, thus reQuestine: a variance of 600 feet to allow issuance of a Special Use Permit.
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4. -Seeking an area variance of Article VIII, Section 240-52 Paragraph E of District
Regulations in an HB Zoning District.
~ - Where 2.500 feet is required between gasoline filling stations, the applicant is
proposing 85 feet, thus requesting: a variance of 2.415 feet to allow issuance of a
Special Use Permit.
The property is located on the corner of Old Hopewell Road and Route 9 and is
identified as Tax Grid No. 6157-02-610544 in the Town of Wappinger.
Mr. Prager: Motion to declare a negative Dec.
Mr. DellaCorte: Second the motion.
Mr. Fanuele:
At this time the resolution was read into the record.
RESOLUTION
At a regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town hail, 20 Middlebush
Road, Wappinger Falls, New York, on the 24th day of May, 2005, at 7:30
p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Victor Fanuele, Chairman, and
upon roll being called, the following were present:
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Chairman:
Members:
Victor Fanuele
Howard Prager
Douglas Warren
Thomas DellaCorte
Jennifer McEvoy-Riley
Absent:
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Prager
by -Mr. DellaCorte
and seconded
WHEREAS, by application dated September 12, 2000, Gas Land
Petroleum Company (Real Holding Corporation) sought four variances
concerning property located at Route 9 & Old Hopewell Road; Grid no. 1 9-
6157-02-610544, located in an HB district; and
WHEREAS on or about March 9, 2001 the Zoning Board of Appeals
was declared the lead agency in this application; and
WHEREAS the Board has reviewed the documents submitted by
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the applicant, including the Full environmental Assessment Form dated
November 27, 2000 submitted to assist in this review, and having
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations set forth above are incorporated in this Resolution as if
fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. This action is an "unlisted action" pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.
3. No significant adverse impacts are foreseeable as a result of the
application. The property is fully developed, although vacant. There
is no known endangerment of any species of flora or other life on
the site. There is no adjoining stream. The property is on a major
highway which has over 35,000 motor vehicles traveling by daily.
The site is not used for, nor will it have an impact upon, any
recreational or ecological pursuits by the public. The uses of the
property for a commercial operation will not affect energy
consumption significantly. The location is located in the Highway
Business district and congruent with such purposes, and was used
extensively in the past for commercial purposes.
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4. The site is not located in nor substantially contiguous to a Critical
Environment Area pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law,
Article 8 or 6 NYCRR Part 617.
5. The site is congruent with the Town's existing plans for the district.
6. There is no significant adverse environmental impact discernible,
and an Environmental Impact Statement is not be required for this
action.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Victor Fanuele Voting Aye.
Howard Prager Voting Ave.
Douglas Warren Voting AY~.
Thomas DellaCorte Voting Ave.
Jennifer McEvoy-RileyVoting ~.
Mr. Fanuele:
At this time the findings of fact were read into the record.
FINDINGS:
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The Zoning Board of Appeals acted as the "lead agency" for the purpose of
conducting the coordinated environmental review of the property as required
by the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Regulations
promulgated there under and the Wappinger Environmental Quality Review
Law (collectively "SEQRA"), and finds this to be an unlisted action in
accordance with SEQRA.
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2. By resolution dated May 24, 2005, the ZBA, as lead agency, adopted a
Negative Declaration of Significance, thereby determining that the proposed
action would not result in significantly adverse effect upon the environment.
3 The property at issue is located in the HB district of the Town of Wappinger
on the comer of Route 9 and Old Hopewell Road.
4. The property was purchased by Vincent Cappeletti, apparently a principal of
the applicant entity, in 1992. Title was transferred in 1997 to the Real Holding
Corporation.
5 At the time that the property was purchased by Mr. Cappeletti, it was a
contaminated gasoline service station which had been in operation for years.
6. Mr. Cappeletti discontinued the use of the property as a gasoline station.
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7. After clean-up of the site, he apparently inquired or attempted unsuccessfully
to interest a drug store (CVS) and a donut shop to locate at the property. His
attorney related that fast food sites required at least one acre and had an
increased need for water and sewer, all of which are unavailable at the
property.
8. There is the possibility that the applicant, assuming that the variances were
granted, would need further variances in the future depending upon the final
site layout.
9. The property is substandard in size in that it is only .53 acres, and has a lot
depth of only 153 feet.
1 O. The property is encumbered by an easement belonging to an adjacent lot.
11. The County of Dutchess opposes the application for the variances because the
lot is substandard, questions the use of the parcel to viably house a gasoline
service station again with a convenience store, which the applicant
contemplates constructing, on such a sized lot.
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12. In reaching this decision hereinafter, the Zoning Board of Appeals
considered the following factors and made the following determinations:
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a. Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the
neighborhood or a detriment to near by properties by grant of the variance?
NO: The character of the surrounding properties would not be affected as they are all
commercial in nature.
b. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by some method,
feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance?
NO: The lot is of such substandard character, that any commercial development on the
property will need some type ofvariance(s). While the applicant has stated he seeks to
build a gasoline service station and convenience store, even if another commercial use
comes to pass, at least three of the variances would be needed.
c. Is the area variance substantial?
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YES: The requested area variances are substantial. With regard to the variance reducing
the required 2 acres to .53 acres, a variance of73.5%, such a variation is highly
substantial. However, in mitigation, the nature of the area on at least three sides of the
parcel do not readily call attention to the deficiency, and the existing gas
station/convenience store across the road is itself substandard, being located on only .68
acres. These factors encourage the board to find that this particular variance, standing
alone, is not objectionable despite its size.
With regard to the variance of 47 feet from the minimum depth lot requirement of
200 feet, this variance is 23.5%, and considering all the circumstances, is not
objectionable standing alone.
In regard to the foregoing lot size depth variance, the County of Dutchess has
objected to the grant of such variance, arguing that not only is the property already
undersized, but it is even more so in reality because it is subject to an easement belonging
to an adjacent property. However, given the topography of the property upon which this
easement rests, it is improbable that the easement can be exercised for any purpose which
would impede or affect the operations on the applicant's property. Also, as already
mentioned, a neighboring gas station directly across Old Hopewell Road has only a
slightly larger and substandard size and does not seem to experience any problems, nor
cause a detriment to the surrounding area. Concerning the requirement, under special
permit regulations, that the property be located 1 000 feet from a residential area, the
applicant seeks a variance of 60% or 600 feet, as only 400 feet is provided. Such is
substantial and would normally be denied. Again, however, such is mitigated by the fact
that the property at issue is surrounded by commercial properties on all sides. Thus, the
benefit to the residential area is not realized by prohibiting such a variance, and such
variance, standing alone would be granted.
The final variance sought regarding the requisite separation between gasoline
filling stations of 2,500 feet under special permit regulations, to only 85 feet, is so
extraordinarily substantial as to be overwhelming and effectively a nullification of the
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legislation itself imposing the separation if the variance were granted. The variance
amounts to 96.6%. The legislation was passed imposing this separation presumably for
one or more good reasons to further and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
community and public. This legislation would be eviscerated by such a variance,
certainly as applied to this situation in which another gas station is located directly across
the road, the specific situation sought to be avoided by the statute. This variance, standing
alone, must be rejected.
The difficulty is compounded by the fact that the variance is in addition to the
other three variances which seek substantial alterations. While we have observed that
none of the other three individually or perhaps cumulatively should be rejected, when
those are added to the request for the 2,500 foot special permit variance, it becomes even
more compelling to deny the application as to that variation.
d. Will the proposed variance have an adverse effect or impact on the physical
or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or the district?
NO: The variances will not have an adverse effect or impact of this nature.
e. Is the alleged difficulty selfcreated?
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YES : Although the lot in its present dimensions was not created as such by the applicant,
after purchase by the applicant, he sought to use the property for other purposes,
voluntarily allowing the prior use as a gasoline service station to lapse in order to pursue
other commercial purposes. The applicant's business judgment was demonstrated to be
erroneous as these turned out to be impracticable, compelling him to now seek the
variance concerning use as a gasoline service station. In addition, there was no evidence
submitted that he has made any attempt to buy any adjoining property or part of it for the
purpose of creating a sufficiently large property to provide for potential commercial uses
other than a gasoline service station or to sell the property to an adjoining property
owner.
CONCLUSION:
Each of the first three requested variances alone is not objectionable. The fourth
requested variance concerning the 2,500 foot separation is objectionable. The first three
variances should be granted in order to allow or encourage use of the property for a
commercial purpose in view of not granting the fourth requested variance.
DECISION:
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It is determined that the requested variances for an area variance in the amount of 1
.47 acres from the 2 acres required pursuant to 9240- 1 8 paragraph F is granted; that the
area variance in the amount of 47 feet from the minimum lot depth of 200 feet required
pursuant to 9240-37, schedule of dimensional regulations, is granted; that the area
variance in the amount of600 feet from the 1000 feet separation from a residential district
required under special permit regulations pursuant to 9240-52 paragraph A, is granted;
and the area variance in the amount of 2,415 feet from the 2,500 feet separation from
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another gasoline filling station required under special permit regulations pursuant to
9240-52 paragraph E, is denied.
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C) The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on
roll call, which resulted in the following:
Victor Fanuele
Howard Prager
Douglas Warren
Thomas DellaCorte
Jennifer McEvoy-Riley
Variance # 1
Mr. Prager:
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Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Roll Call:
Variance #2
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Roll Call:
Variance # 3
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V oting: Aye.
Voting Aye
Voting Aye.
Voting Aye for Variance # 1,2 & 3
Nay for Variance # 4
Voting Aye.
Variance of a substandard lot.
I think in and of itself we looked at the other lots in the area and
there are a number of sub-sized lots in the area like 7/11 and the one
next to this.
I make a motion to grant this area variance for .53 acres where 2
acres is required.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Mr. Fanue1e:
Variance for lot deoth.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Motion to grant the variance for 47 feet where 200 feet is required.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Mr. Fanue1e:
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Variance to be 1000 feet from a residential district.
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Mr. Fanuele:
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Roll Call:
Variance #4
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Roll Call:
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Cappelletti:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Cappelletti:
Mr. DellaCorte:
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This particular parcel is surrounded by other commercial properties.
This is substantial but I make a motion to grant this variance of 600
feet where 1000 feet is required since it is surrounded by commercial
parcels.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Mr. Fanuele:
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Variance of 2500 feet between I!asoline tillinl! stations.
I just think that it is just so large at 97 % that we would be changing the
zoning law and if that is the case I believe there was a reason when this
was written to have 2500 feet between gas stations and I am not about to
start changing laws.
This is just a little too large for my feelings so I make a motion that we
deny this variance.
Second the motion.
Ms. McEnoy-Riley:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. DellaCorte:
Mr. Fanuele:
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Nay. I think it should be granted.
Aye.
The Town Board would have to do something.
The Town Board sent us here for relief. They didn't want to change the
law and it's not this one they are trying to stop but they didn't want to open
the door to other gas stations.
You will need to go back to the Town Board.
How can they correct this without taking out the law completely?
We really can't argue this anymore since the ZBA has made their decision.
Appeal No. 05-7260
Roeer & Natalie Mvrick
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-37 of District Regulations in an R-40 Zoning District.
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-Where a side yard setback of 10 feet is reauired, the applicant is proposing a side yard
setback of 5 feet to allow for a 10 X 12 foot shed. thus reauestine: a variance of 5 feet.
The property is located at 86 Gold Road and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6358-03-023436 in
the Town of Wappinger.
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Present:
Mr. Myrick:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Myrick;
Mr. DellaCorte:
Mr. Myrick:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Myrick:
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Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Warren:
Vote:
Roger Myrick
33 years ago I built a shed 5 feet from the property line and then replaced it
once and now I am selling my house. On the east side my neighbor has a
great view of the mountains and the center of my yard has my septic fields.
My property slopes down on the sides so I built it up with cement.
We will come out and do a site visit.
Is this securely mounted to the cement?
Yes it is.
The builder of your home, Reiger Homes, told you that he thought that
location for the shed is fine?
Yes he did.
When did you replace it?
I put it in 33 years ago and replaced it two years ago.
We will do a site inspection on June 4th and your public hearing will be
June 14th, 2005.
I motion that the ZBA be Lead Agency.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Appeal No. 05-7261
Barrv & Maria Olah
_ Seeking an area variance of Section 240-29F.(l)(a) of District Regulations of the Town of
Wappinger Zoning Law.
-Which stipulates "no sie:n shall proiect above the roof or beyond the side walls of the
structure pertinent to the permitted use.
The property is located at 1639 Route 376 and is identified as Tax Grid No. 6259-03-482346 in
the Town of Wappinger.
Present:
Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Olah:
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Mr. & Mrs. Olah
This is the Old Warnock House correct?
Yes.
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Mr. DellaCorte:
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Mr. Prager:
Mr. Olah:
Mr. Prager:
Mr. Olah:
Mr. Warren:
Mr. Olah:
Mrs. Lukianoff:
Mr. Prager:
Mrs. Lukianoff:
Mr. Olah:
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Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Olah:
Mr. Prager:
Mrs. Lukianoff:
Mr. Prager:
Mrs. Roberti:
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I like the Lillianna sign a lot but not the Runaway Deli sign.
Are you going to keep them about the same?
Yes.
Do you think when you come back you can have a picture of it?
What are plans are is to get the restaurant up and running and then within 6
months get the pizza and deli up and running. It's a big building and we
would like to maximize it.
Will this be seven days a week?
Yes.
If the signs were put on the walls they would be hidden.
Is the square footage ok?
Yes that was already checked and it was just the location of the signs that
were the problem.
We will also be putting awnings up and will generally be dressing up the
site.
We will drive by there and take a look at the site and your public hearing
will be on the 14th of June.
Thank you.
What is this memo from Tania?
It basically tells you when the code started to add the extra parameters for
the sq. footage for accessory buildings. I was surprised that it was fairly
recently. When looking at the sq. ft. of pools and sheds that were put in the
yards in the eighties that it was not a mistake but rather there really were
no criteria for that location and now there are.
What about the Stear Subdivision?
Marco has all the paperwork and he will be looking into it. I have also sent
a letter to Graham as requested.
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Mr. Fanuele:
Mr. Prager:
Vote:
Motion to adjourn.
Second the motion.
All present voted aye.
Meeting ended at 8:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
AJ~-/UlO~'
B~~berti, Secretary
Secretary - Zoning Board of Appeals
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