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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD HELD 10/21/14 Present: Tom Morris, Chairman, Bonnie Kieffer, Vice Chairperson, Don McCormick, Mike Kocan, George Moran and Mary Ann Loncto, Secretary Absent: John Regan Others Present: Bryan Murphy Trustee Huber Mayor Alexander Pete Purdy Beth Devine Kenny Michelin Cathy Mazochi Cindy Latino Joe Indovino Claudia Indovino Anthony Pavese Mrs. Pavese Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. RICHARD HOLLISTER, 45 S. MESIER AVENUE First on the agenda was the discussion on a request from the Village Board of Trustees for a recommendation for an additional curb cut at 45 S. Mesier Avenue. Mr. McCormick stated that there was no survey included in the submission. Mr. McCormick stated he would like to see a survey to make sure that the proposed curb cut and driveway is entirely on Mr. Hollister’s property. The owner of the property was not present. Mr. Morris stated he would like confirmation of the clearance between the house and the sideline. He also questioned whether they really needed an additional curb cut/driveway or do they just extend the existing driveway and put the parking in the rear of the building. Mr. Morris also stated that according to the Zoning Ordinance – parking is not allowed in the front yard. Perhaps he can remove the existing curb cut and put a new curb cut on the south side of the property and continue parking in the rear of the building. It was also stated that there are gas meters on the right side of the property and a set of stairs on the left side of the property but without reviewing a proper survey it is impossible to tell exactly how much room there is. Mr. McCormick stated he does not feel that the Board has all of the appropriate documentation to make a decision. Ms. Kieffer stated she agrees with both Mr. McCormick and Mr. Morris but added that the Board had received a letter from Highway Supt. Peter Paggi dated October 7, 2014 (copy of letter is on file in the Planning/Zoning offices) stating that “…..the Village of Wappingers Falls allows only one curb cut per lot…” Mr. Moran stated he agrees with all of the discussion and Mr. Kocan added that he does not approve of two curb cuts. In fact he went by the property before the meeting and he did not see multiple curb cuts in the area. Mr. Morris stated he did the same thing and if there were as many house with multiple curb cuts as Mr. Hollister suggests there are – they would be noticeable and he did not notice any. At this point Mr. Morris asked the Secretary to write a letter to the Board of Trustees stating their need for a survey before they make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees in order to make an adequate determination of what options are available to the homeowner. It was suggested that the homeowner is also copied on the correspondence.