2005-066D
5/18/05
RESOLUTION NO.' 2005-066
TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN BOARD
RE: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 137, FRESHWATER
WETLANDS, AND SECTIONS 122-20.0 AND 240-32.A OF THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER CODE — INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. OF
2005
Ata regular meeting bf fl e "TownBoard of the Town of Wappingers Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 23'd
day of May 2005 at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, and upon roll being
called, the following were:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilpersons
::men
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
ROBERT L. VALDATI
VINCENT F. BETTINA
JOSEPH PAOLONI
MAUREEN MCCARTHY
The following resolution was moved by Councilperson Paoloni
and seconded by Councilperson Bettina
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined that Chapter
137 of the Town Code should be amended to clarify and update the Town's existing wetlands
regulations and to exempt any proposed activities on any residentially zoned lot which is
80,000 square feet or less in size and which contains an existing home; along with
associated amendments to Sections 122-20.0 (Fees) and Section 240-32.A of the Town Code
(the "Project" or "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted
Action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR
(commonly known as "SEQRA"); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 137 of the Town Code
Resolution of Introduction
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for consideration of its
adoption proposed Local Law No. of 2005 in the form annexed hereto.
2. The Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and hereby reserves the right to
make its Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA until the conclusion of the
Public Hearing(s) on the proposed amendments to the Town Code.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the
annexed proposed Local Law No. of 2005 for 7:30 PM on the 27h day of June,
2005 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 question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a roll call vote, which
resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor voting Aye _
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETUNA, Councilmember voting Aye
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilmember voting Ave
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember voting Ave
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Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 137 of the Town Code
Resolution of Introduction
The resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Dated: May 23, 2005
Wappingers Falls, New York
Town Clerk
Town of WI
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