Barbara Drive Drainage I
PAGGI & MARTIN
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors
54-56 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
914-471-7 898
October 26, 1995
Town Supervisor
Town of Wappinger `9
P.O. Box 324
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Constance 0. Smith
Reference: 10 Barbara Drive/Derossi
Dear Supervisor Smith:
As you requested, I went out to the above referenced site to assess a
drainage concern of the resident, Irene Derossi. Ms. Derossi concerns
have to do with the existing low area that fills up with water in the rear
of her property.
I field inspected the site and noted that the area is rather large, and
appears to have no outlet. The runoff to the "pond" appears to be
generated from the general surrounding area and not from any road
runoff.
Ms. Derossi's request is to have the pond filled in by the Town. I
explained to her that if there was not a legal reason that compelled the
Town to do the work such as the existence of a drainage easement
which requires maintenance and/or the fact that the Town was dumping
water on the property, in all likelihood the Town would not get involved.
I assured her, however, that I would review the filed map to determine
whether or not there exists a drainage easement.
have reviewed the filed map, and have enclosed a copy of it for your
consideration. As you can see, the map shows no drainage easement,
but does show the existence of a pond. Apparently, this pond has been
in existence since the early 1960's when the subdivision was created.
It is our opinion that the Town has no obligation to perform the work,
and therefore, should not do so.
Joseph E.Paggi,Jr.,P.E. Ernst Martin,Jr., P.E., L.S. printed on recycled paper
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Constance O. Smith - 2 - October 26, 1995
RE: Derossi/Drainage
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am taking the liberty of copying Ms. Derossi of this letter to inform her
of our feelings.
If there are any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to
contact this office.
Very truly yours,
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E.
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Enclosure
cc: Graham Foster wlenclosure
Albert P. Roberts, Esq. wlenclosure
Ms. Irene Derossi w/enclosure
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