Planning Board - Minutes
Administrative:
Chairman Hans Klingzahn opens the meeting at 7:15 pm.
Roll call: Present: Hans Klingzahn, Theresa Cuchelo, Reylene VanGeldern, and Suzanne Speziali, Absent: Cris Phillips and Stephen Brown. Also present: Tom VanTine, Building
Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, Sarah Brown, Village Planner, Larry Paggi , Village Engineer. Victoria Polidoro, Planning Board Attorney and Don Van Nostrand, Secretary.
Chairman Klingzahn announced that a attorney/ board meeting was held before the meeting
and no decisions were made. Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion to approve the minutes for the meeting held on May 24, 2018. Reylene VanGeldern, so moved. Motion seconded by Theresa Cuchelo. Discussion none, all in favor, Aye. Motion carried.
Public Hearing:
1. None
Review:
1. Pinot’s Palette - 992 Main Street - Sign Permit Application
Applicant: - Nancy Forrest - Gloede Signs
97 N Clinton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Jose Domenech - Business Owner
Village Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector Tom VanTine informed the board
that the proposed signage complies to Village code The sign maxes out the available space and
any additional signage would have to go before the Zoning Board for approval.
Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion.
Theresa Cuchelo moves to accept the sign permit for Pinot’s Palette at 992 Main Street as
per application. Motion seconded by Suzanne Speziale. Discussion none, all in favor. Aye.
Motion carried.
2. Ackerly & Hubble - 1072 Main Street - Sign Permit Application
Appraisal Corp.
Applicant: - Grant Ackerly - Business Owner
Grant Ackerly owner of the business presented the sign to the board and requested approval.
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Village Code Enforcement Officer / Building inspector Tom VanTine informed the board
that the existing free standing sign complies to regulations.
Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion.
Reylene VanGeldern, so moved. Motion seconded by Theresa Cuchelo. Discussion none, all in
favor. Aye. Motion carried.
3. Trost Residence - 63 Broad Street - Certificate of Appropriateness
Applicant: - Ann Trost - Property Owners
- Dale Trost 63 Broad Street
Ann Trost presented samples of the cedar fencing they would like to replace on their
property. The fencing would be six foot in height.
Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion.
Theresa Cuchelo moves to accept the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Trost residence
located at 63 Broad Street as per application. Motion seconded by Reylene VanGeldern.
Discussion none, all in favor. Aye. Motion carried.
4. Clever Astudillo, Owner - 1183 Main Street - Certificate of Appropriateness
Applicant: - Clever Astudillo - Property Owner
1183 Main Street
Clever Astudillo presented blue color samples (on file) for the siding, white trim (on file)
a new white front door (brochure on file) and new roofing (material on file).
Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion.
Theresa Cuchelo moves to accept a Certificate of Appropriateness for Clever Astudillo at 1183
Main Street as per application. Motion seconded by Reylene VanGeldern. Discussion none, all
in favor. Aye. Motion carried.
5. Ready Coffee, LLC - 986 Main Street - Site Plan/Special Use Permit
Applicants: - Jennifer VanTuyl - Attorney, Cuddy & Feder LLP
- Jed Bonnem - Ready Coffee Owner
- Stephen Dunn - Ready Coffee Owner
- Jamie Logiudice - Insite Engineering, Surveying
- Anthony Russo - Traffic Consultant
- Norm DiChiara - Architect
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Jennifer VanTuyl stated that the applicants would hope that the board would set a public
hearing for next month. We have asked that the public hearing be deferred in the past waiting
for feedback from the Dutchess County Planning Department and we have now received
that. The County Planning Department waived no concerns about the project at the County
level and a decision would be at a local concern. Also, the second issue was a determination of
parking spaces which is 629 spaces for the site. Now that we have that number we can submit
for the next meeting. It appears that calculations are pretty close to what we came up with.
There is some refinement that needs to be done between the consultants and can probably be
done before the next meeting. Anthony Russo, Traffic Consultant would cover the parking
demands for the project.
Jaime Logiudice reviewed the project and updated site plans which included the building,
required parking spaces, drive lanes, lighting, landscaping and dumpster enclosure.
Anthony Russo, Traffic Consultant updated the board on the traffic and parking surveys
on the site.
Chairman Klingzahn voiced a concern on the last event held at the plaza that the plaza
parking was full and cars were parked on Blodgett Road.
Code Enforcement Officer Tom VanTine also stated that complaints were received on parking
for the same event.
Sarah Brown, Village Planner addressed her comments on the plans. (Memo on file)
Larry Paggi, Village Engineer addressed the rehabilitation of dry wells and catch basis which
is pertinent and questioned whether a rehabilitation bond be required prior to construction.
The planning board agreed that the work could be done with the construction of the site and
must be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. This would be added to the
resolution on the project.
Victoria Polidoro addressed the drive aisle by the CVS building and a modification of the
plans would have to be made.
Jennifer VanTuyl requested that a public hearing be scheduled for the project.
Chairman Klingzahn entertains a motion to set a public hearing for Ready Coffee on
July 19, 2018.
Theresa Cuchelo moves to set a public hearing for Ready Coffee on July 19, 2018.
Motion seconded by Suzanne Speziale. Discussion none, all in favor. Aye. Motion carried.
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6. Methodist Church - 38,40,42 Broad Street - Site Plan Application
Applicant: - Christian Moore - KC Engineering and
Land Surveying, P.C.
56 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Ray VanVoorhis - Liscum, McCormak, VanVoorhis
181 Church Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Christian Moore presented the plans for the three lots located at 38, 40 and 42 Broad Street.
Sarah Brown, Village Planner explained the process involved for SEQR on this project
which would have to be circulated to the Village Board and Zoning Board. Public hearings
would be required by both boards. A demolition permit would be required and lead agency
letters have been circulated to both boards.
Village Engineer Larry Paggi covered his comments on the project. He informed the applicants
that he would like to see the proposed sewer line go directly into the manhole on Broad Street.
The project is scheduled to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 26, 2028.
7. Toro Restaurant - 1069 Main Street - Site Plan Application
Applicant: - Ken Stenger - Attorney, Stenger, Roberts
Attorney Ken Stenger addressed the driveway easement on the adjoining parcel and believes
the plans put in place allows the applicant to move forward on this project and would like to
possibly set the public hearing for July.
Victoria Polidoro said that basically it removes liability from the Planning Board (the use of
someone else’s property) . If it ever stops than the site plan would require them to stop using
that entryway. Then a different solution would have to be made under the Village code and a
fee would have to be paid per space annually.
Sarah Brown covered her comment letter (on file).
Larry Paggi reported that he was working with the applicants engineer on piping between
the properties and will be able to work out the technical details.
Attorney Stenger requested that a public hearing be set up for July.
Reylene VanGeldern moves to set up a public hearing for July 19, 2018. Motion seconded by
Suzanne Speziale. Discussion none, all in favor, Aye, Motion carried.
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8. Fishkill Church of Nazarene 953 Main Street - Site Plan Application
Applicant: Rev Ronald Pankey - Pastor of Nazarene Church
953 Main Street
Fishkill, NY
Bill Brothers Engineer and Developing
Partner
Charlie Mack Church Board of Trustees
Reverend Pankey stated that the church has been working on a plan and idea concept for
two and half years for senior housing on the church’s property. We are proposing to begin
the process of building 110 apartments (independent senior living) with weekly housekeeping,
cleaning, all utilities included, cable, activities, transportation, etc. all in one price. The buildings
are proposed to be three stories. We are proposing also to put an extension on the church for
daycare, office and education space.
The purpose of the presentation was to begin the initial planning process and to get feedback
from the board on the project for zoning, parking, lot lines, etc.
The board also advised the applicants to get on the agenda of the Village Board to review
the proposed plans.
Close Meeting:
Motion by: Theresa Cuchelo
Seconded by: Reylene VanGeldern
Votes for: 4 Votes against: 0 Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:
Don Van Nostrand
Planning Board Secretary