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MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING HELD 9/16/09 Present: Lloyd Frink, Chairman, Frank Barresi, Allen Firstenberg, Kristina Costa Absent: Scott Davis Others Present: Peg O’Leary Sheila Rosewhite Dolfinger Raymond Rosewhite Dolfinger Cathy Relyea Kevin Ward Sarah Bower Harry Terbush David Dookie Harry Wenning Mark Grossjung Charles Norman Art Buckley Nazmi Berisha Josine Fekete Frank Cannizzaro Mike Berta Matthew Noviello Lisa Cobb, Attorney for Village Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Secretary took role - it was noted that Mr. Davis was absent. Mr. Frink made a motion to go into Executive Session to consult with Counsel. Motion was seconded by Ms. Costa. On roll call vote - Ms. Costa - aye, Mr. Firstenberg - Aye, Mr. Barresi - Aye, Mr. Frink - Aye and Mr. Davis - Absent. Board went into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. The Board reconvened at 8:00 p.m. - and it was stated that all members previously present were still present. FRANK CANNIZZARO, 3 ELM STREET Public hearing on the request of Frank Cannizzaro seeking a variance from Section 151- 19(A) of the Zoning Ordinance to be able to have a three family house in a two family zone and seeking the following area variances (1) front yard setback - existing is 12,83 ft. and required is 15 ft., (2) lot depth - required is 100 ft. and existing is 84.34 ft., and (3) lot size - required is 15,000 sq. ft. and provided is 10,890 sq. ft. Mr. Berta (Architect for the project) was present along with the owner Mr. Frank Cannizzaro. Notice of mailings and notice of publication were given to the Board. Secretary stated that Dutchess County Department of Planning had responded to the zoning referral with a “matter of local concern” comment. Mr. Berta stated the house is currently a two family house and they want to add an additional apartment. There is sufficient parking - they will be just building on top of what is currently existing. Mr. Frink asked if applicant had appeared before the Planning Board and he answered he is scheduled to appear before the Planning Board at their October 1, 2009 meeting. It was stated that there was a short form EAF attached to Mr. Cannizzaro’s use variance application. Mr. Frink asked applicant why he felt the need to construct a third apartment in a two family zone. Applicant stated he needed help with making payments on the mortgage. The outstanding mortgage on the property is approximately $172,000.00. Mr. Frink then asked what the current assessment of the property was and applicant answered he did not know. Mr. Frink asked Mr. Berta as an Architect what was his estimate for the cost of construction - and he