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MINUTES OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING HELD APRIL 11, 2017 Present: Allen Firstenberg, Chairman, Bridget Gannon, Vice Chair, Rachel DiGrazia, Heidi Murphy, Frank Barresi, Hilda Duque (Alternate), Lou Viglotti (Attorney) and Mary Ann Loncto, Secretary Others Present: Jennifer Van Tuyl, Esq. Alison Sloto Brian Stokosa Grace Ruseskas Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Mr. Barresi, seconded by Ms. Gannon to appoint Mr. Firstenberg as Chairman for the next year. On roll call vote – Mr. Barresi – Aye, Ms. Gannon – Aye, Ms. Duque – Aye, Mrs. Murphy – Aye, Mrs. DiGrazia – Aye and Mr. Firstenberg – Abstain. Motion by Mr. Firstenberg, seconded by Mrs. Murphy to appoint Ms. Gannon as Vice Chair. On roll call vote – Mr. Barresi – Aye, Ms. Duque – Aye, Mrs. Murphy – Aye, Mrs. DiGrazia – Aye, Mr. Firstenberg – Aye and Ms. Gannon- Abstain. HANNOUSH SQUARE, 1659 ROUTE 9 First on the agenda was the public hearing on the request of GNS Group, Ltd., on behalf of Wappingers K Holding Pad, LLC for area variance relief for 1659 Route 9 which constitutes, together with the adjoining parcel an integrated development site located in the CMU Zoning District. The applicant is requesting three area variance as part of a comprehensive redevelopment of the existing “Bank Plaza” now to be known as “Hannoush Square.” These are as follows: (1)Section 151-24(C) of the Zoning Ordinance which prohibits parking in the front yard. The applicant is requesting a variance from this requirement in order to restore the site’s original parking configuration by adding a row of parking directly in front of the building, (2) Section 151-25(J)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance which permits a maximum 36 sq. ft. freestanding sign. The applicant is requesting a 36 sq. ft. variance in order to replace the existing 83 sq. ft. freestanding multitenant sign with a 72 sq. ft. sign. The proposed sign will be the only freestanding sign on both of the lots constructing the integrated development parcel and (3) Section 151-25(J)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance which permits wall signage in the CMU District to be a maximum of 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of building space, up to a maximum of 30 sq. ft. per tenant. The applicant is requesting a 20 sq. ft. variance for the three largest tenant spaces to permit a sign for each tenant that is 50 sq. ft. Ms. Jennifer Van Tuyl, Attorney for applicant, Mr. Brian Stokosa, Engineer and Ms. Grace Ruseskas from Gloede Sign Works were present. It was stated that proof of notice was sent to all property owners within 200 ft. of subject property. It was further stated that legal notice had been published in the April 1, 2017 edition of the Poughkeepsie Journal. There are no outstanding debts or violations against this property. Dutchess County Department of Planning responded to the zoning referral with a letter of denial dated April 10, 2017. (A copy which is on file in the Planning/Zoning offices). Ms. VanTuyl stated she is withdrawing the request for a parking variance. Mr. Stokosa stated that the project has received a Final Resolution from the Planning Board for changes to the façade and approval of a new site plan. This approval was given exclusive of all signage. The site is located far away from the Central Village core – on a busy section of Route 9. The buildings on the site are set back substantially from the street, making it difficult to see them from the highway. Drivers on