1968-06-11The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board
of Appeals was called to order on Tuesday, June 11, 1968, at 8:05
p.m., at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Members Presents
Thomas I. Graham# Sr.
Joseph Incoronato
Members Absent:
H. Frederick Koehler
Gordon A. Hirt
Richard E. Jacobson
Others Present:
Susan J. Pike, Secretary
Joseph E. Ludewig, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator
Chairman Graham welcomed Mr. Incoronato as a member of the
Board.
PUBLIC HEARING, APPEAL #75 - Pursuant to Section 544 of the
Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance, at the request of John and
Christine Brickwedel, seeking a variance to permit the construction
of a garage addition to their residence located on All Angels Hill
Road, in the Town of N'appinger, within 10 ft. 6 in. of their
property line, being a variance of the sideyard setback regulations.
Affidavit of Publication had been received from the Wappinger
and Southern Dutchess News, attesting that notice of this hearing
was published in the June 6th edition of said newspaper.
written notice of this hearing had been sent to the abutting
property owners, said property owners being William and Eileen
Prevatel, Joseph and Linda Polhill, and Chris J. Simonetty,
Mr. Briekwedel, being present for the appeal, came before
the Board and discussed the plans with them. He explained that
the existing garage in the basement will be closed off and converted
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to a playroom and storage space. Referring to his plans, he
noted that, due to the location of his septic tank and leaching
field, there is no alternatives for location of this garage.
Mr. Simonetty and Mr. Polhill, abutting propertycwners, were
present and, upon viewing the plans, indicated that they have no
objections to granting this variance.
No one else was present to speak in favor or or against the
appeal at this time. The hair declared the hearing closed at
8:25 p.m., at which time the Board went into an executive session.
The meeting reconvened at 8:56 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Prevatel, abutting property owners, were now
present and indicated that they have no objections to granting this
variance.
Chairman Graham explained that because the Brickwedel property
is located within 500 fto of a County Highway (All Angels hill Road),
this appeal must be submitted to the Dutchess County Planning Board
for a recommendation, as required by Sections 239-L and 239-m of
the General Municipal Laws therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeals
could not act at this time. However, Chairman Graham indicated
that as soon as the County's report is received* the Zoning Board
would be willing to call a special meeting for action.
The Secretary was instructed to make this referral.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1968, were read
by the Secretary.
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A motion was made by Mr. Hirt, seccmded by Mr. Jacobson, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1968 as
read. Motion Unanimously Carried
The Board received a copy of a letter, dated May 16, 1968,
addressed to Joseph Incosonato, from Blaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk,
notifying him of his appointment as a member of the Zoning Board
of Appeals. Said letter was filed as information.
The Board also received a copy of the decision handed ddwn
by Supreme Court Justice Joseph F. Hawkins, dated May 14, 19$8,
in the matter of that application of Highway Displays, Inc., Petitioner,
against the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wappi4ger,
Dutahess County, New York, Respondent. Said copy was fii`ed as
information. t
The meeting was adjourned at 9; 0S pm.
Respectfully submitted, `
Susan J. pike, Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals
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APPROVED 6/25/68