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A Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law entitled '~ Local Law Amending ~he Zoning Ordinance of the Village of ~appln~rs Falls with re~ard$ ~ ~on~n~ permits was held on Wednesday~ 5-14-80 at 7:~0 ~.M. in the ~erican Legion Hall. Present: Mayor Synnett, Tr. Dolan~ Tr. Moruzzi, Tr. $ilvestri, Tr. Costa, Tr. DiGregorio, Tr. Viglotti and Atty. Lyons. Atty. Lyons reported each member of the Board previously received a copy of the Local Law and the purpose of same was to eliminate the necessity ob a ~uilding permit for making repairs to existing structures. Zoning Officer Haubennestel stated he didn't concur as same would cause difficulty. He read the following statement: Reference is made to proposed Local Law #1 of the ~ear 1980, amending the Zonlr~ Ordinance of the Village of Wappingers Falls, with regard to zoning permits. The attention of the Board of Trustees is directed to the fact that in nearly every instance of repairs, such as p~rches~ garages and other sub- structures, demolition of same is required before repairs can be effected. Therefore, in the opinion of this.office, any person who might be within the required limits of expense specifled in Local Law #1 of 1980, they would still be libel to obtain a demolition permit as required by ~qection 512 of the Zonin9 Ordinance. It is respectfully recommended that the Board of Trustees add an additional paragraph, in which all persons proposing to make repairs as outlined~ shall be required to notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer and submit a signed statement where the cost of repairs does not e~ceed an amount equal to 25~ of the fair market value of ~he building or structure above the foundation. This will eliminate reports from interested parties that work is bein9 done on a structure without a building permit beihg visible and will save the time of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and his office from investigating unnecessary complaints. This matter has been discussed with the Village Attorney, and in my opinion that he has no objections to the proposal. I respectfully recommend that the Board of Trustees include same if and when Local Law #I of lg80 is adopted. Atty. Lyons reported he agreed with Mr. Haubennestel in that anyone who undertakes repairs should file a simple statement with his office so he is aware repairs are being made. He saw no necessity for a demolition permit. Tr. Viglotti inquired if fines would be ~eco~ended if forms are not s~bmitted &~d Mr. Haubennestel replied it could be a punishable offense. Tr. Viglotti inquired if it was a good idea to ask l~eople to pay a fee to repair existing structures. Atty. Lyons reported purpose of the Local Law was to encourage people to ~ke repairs and Zoning Officer's recommendation would require an ~me~dment. Atty. Lyons stated demolition permit procedures would require the tearing down and removal of a building.