2022-128 2022-128
Resolution Introducing Proposed Local Law 6 Entitled "A Local Law Amending The
Town's Zoning Map For The Purpose Of Rezoning A Property From The R-40 To The R-
80 Zoning District"
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on August
22, 2022.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-128
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the petition of a resident at 189 Myers Corners Road
to rezone the property from the R-40 Zoning District to the R-80 Zoning District to permit the
development of a solar farm to supplement the farming activities on the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning change would extend the R-80 Zoning District which currently
exists on the Cranberry Hills property that abuts the subject property to the northeast; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed adoption of the aforementioned
Local Law is a Type I action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.4(b)(3) and the Town Board intends to
serve as lead agency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town Board hereby introduces for adoption proposed Local Law entitled "A
LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING MAP FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REZONING A PROPERTY FROM THE R-40 TO THE R-80 ZONING DISTRICT" in
the form annexed hereto; and
2. That the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of
Local Law entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING MAP FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REZONING A PROPERTY FROM THE R-40 TO THE R-80
ZONING DISTRICT"to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York on the 26th day of September, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., and the Town Clerk is
directed to post the Notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto and to
publish same in the Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal as required by
law
3. 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, the Full
Environmental Assessment Form, the public hearing notice and the notice of
intent to serve as lead agency to the involved agencies;
b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, the Full
Environmental Assessment Form and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess
County Department of Planning and Development for advisory review in
accordance with Section 239-m of the New York State 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 prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
8/22/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK