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Dan Leary, attorney for the applicant, and Christina Dushorn of the project team told the board the proposal stems from an approved subdivision and noted recent findings from multiple wetland biologists. They said new facts \u0000 including updated wetland delineations and changes in state DEC rules effective Jan. 1 \u0000 warrant reconsideration of the originally proposed internal driveway alignment. The team argued that an alternate driveway alignment would reduce impacts to stone walls and vernal-pool habitat and lessen the need for major earthmoving across the historic landscape.

Neighbors and multiple speakers, including Jeff Potent and Steve Martini, urged the board to consider public-safety and visibility problems on Acroooke/Acrewoke (transcript: Acrofood/Acrecooke) Road and to note that an earlier unauthorised cut on the site had produced an \"eyesore.\" Several commenters also said that large stone walls were damaged during earlier site activity. Concerned residents and some board members recommended a DEC jurisdictional determination for wetlands because the state\u0000s updated regulations expand the review area and may require permits or mitigation if the proposed septic testing system or driveway work falls within that zone.

The applicant asked the board to consider new analyses and case-law arguments that would allow re-evaluation of the subdivision-era access note and the original map approvals; the applicant cited changed circumstances and recent ecological findings as a reason to revisit the earlier access plan. Board members noted the legal and precedent-setting implications of reopening prior decisions and, while acknowledging the applicant\u0000s evidence, requested further engineering details, sight-distance calculations, and a formal DEC jurisdictional determination. Several residents requested the board keep the hearing open so additional public comments and reviewer reports could be received; the board continued the hearing to Feb. 18 and asked staff to post updated documents by Feb. 10 to allow adequate public review.

Next steps: Applicant to submit DEC jurisdictional-determination request, updated sight-distance and slope/cut analyses, and revised engineering plans; planning board to accept public comments through the continuation and to review the additional materials before any substantive re-evaluation of prior approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board Meeting 01/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Board continued the public hearing on the Rockledge workforce-housing proposal after extended debate over driveway alignment, new DEC wetland rules and whether the board should re-evaluate earlier subdivision approvals; public commenters and neighbors raised safety, sight-distance and environmental concerns.","taxTitle","Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York","taxId",62384,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6670818,"Child-care center proposal on Route 9 advances; planning board seeks DOT, DEC and OCFS confirmations",1314,4650000,5964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13&start=4650&end=5964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13/thumbnail_4650000.jpg","/articles/6670818/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Child-care-center-proposal-on-Route-9-advances-planning-board-seeks-DOT-DEC-and-OCFS-confirmations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6670818-a1ca6b58ca68e92e53df56e10a71be46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196776&Signature=PgsV~MdnQlyrI9EgeXZVjX841HUo-FsSVbK0p9xqOICuHRiZjmijAph2LSwsIJRO91p-IyKStS5oa~zU5v6uRTzTg386rdtWdUST6WzsyzxqBBulo3~L~pDhszDivZXvxlhmAqJr8sZcocJhWaJCmjsIWEROdRlBM8cS7ra9egcbe6zdzoBGROjjDI-k4-4cH7OhpRlai0NINCbl9OXm18QcSGuyQzyebq87l1ZP~bvXoNnY4wQ5N1-cPHLb8dTofvN38Rwrk~MFWWGjw76uVR3fqobb~x831DHA5ykYujeCLisRPmN3F3as8yugWxCxP6oX4q7dM7Tlbi31GfSbTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning board heard a detailed presentation Jan. 21 for a proposed child-care facility on Route 9 and left the public hearing open while directing the applicant to secure or confirm several outside approvals, including Department of Health (DOH), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and a jurisdictional determination from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) under new wetland rules.

The applicant\u0000s team described a drop-off system modeled on school carpool lanes with staggered windows for infants, toddlers and primary-age children; the presenter said infant drop-off would be by parent parking in spaces and a teacher-assisted handoff, while toddler and primary classes would use a curbside, no-exit carpool lane during a 15-minute window to keep vehicles moving. The civil engineer provided updated site plans showing a two-entrance plan (a one-way north entrance and a 12-foot exit) and internal circulation with designated teacher/employee parking and brief 10-minute temporary parking bays.

The applicant reported a positive, preliminary response from DOH but acknowledged DOT and OCFS reviews remain in process. Board members urged the applicant to secure OCFS pre-application acknowledgment (the state office generally does not provide binding approval prior to a full submission) and provide DOT-required sight-distance and stacking analysis. The DEC\u0000s Jan. 1 regulatory changes were raised repeatedly: board members recommended the applicant request a formal jurisdictional determination from DEC because the project\u0000s wastewater testing system and portions of the site fall within the expanded review area around mapped wetlands.

Several technical items remained outstanding: final parking-space dimensions to meet town code (applicant agreed to increase dimensions to 9 x 19 feet and note them on the plan), an operations and delivery-log restriction to require off-hours deliveries, and confirmation from fire and building officials that the new plan is consistent with emergency access requirements. The public hearing remained open to permit the board and outside reviewers time to comment on the new plans and the DOT findings.

Next steps: Applicant to obtain or confirm DOH, OCFS and DOT positions; submit DEC jurisdictional-determination request; provide final parking dimensions and a note limiting deliveries to off-peak hours; planning board to accept outside-agency input before further action.","A proposed child-care facility on Route 9 presented a detailed carpool drop-off plan and circulation layout; the planning board left the public hearing open and asked the applicant to obtain Department of Health, NYSDOT and OCFS confirmations and a DEC jurisdictional determination under new wetland rules.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6670821,"Public hearing continued after debate over well house and porch repairs at 18 Dame Street",2210,2133000,4343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13&start=2133&end=4343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13/thumbnail_2133000.jpg","/articles/6670821/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Public-hearing-continued-after-debate-over-well-house-and-porch-repairs-at-18-Dame-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6670821-53d21b349c3b0916a12db9d367cf3e31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196776&Signature=g4QHiMyJ0pKonz57hUqQ6Z4O7s3GW5M5iZIpNrro7FJFhVPuoudV4a9VXrXA5NN0B84n9lBTkAME47D1mRbjum~eV4mOStfpKJNEy79RGdY2u1faNooHsbIfaRaL0tNA8H9q-kHd0zW428yarlNFpGy9fkIfRiJ-peup7liS-mHMIGzMl4NvAE1H1nhb8N~1lU6VE6lpkZ69lBeq5fZyxTtxt8jJTQ3SF4Hah2Tr6Y-ezLVt2t5Z8X93ZZ4MqVgBzANTg313vIJEkRb9ZND8Z5GWqryLw129yd6TyEZVExVO3i2q29lcDIJCWJ3RQEy18GbAJDLmB1bGs5UYCKRHsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board continued the public hearing on an application for 18 Dame Street after a lengthy discussion about a small well house on the property and the scope of porch repairs and stonework proposed by the owner.

Sean Kemp, representing the property owner Simon Sasseberg, described the application as an update to reflect bluestone work already placed on the rear portion of the property, replacement of worn front steps with bluestone, installation of a mini-split heat pump, and a request to remove a non-original well house. Mr. Kemp said the owner intends to stabilize or cap the well as needed once the well house is removed.

Historic-reviewers and board members pressed for more documentation before approving removal of the well house. Board members and commenters noted that, while an old well can be an important landscape feature, the specific structure on the property appears to be nondistinctive and in poor condition. Reviewers recommended options that would preserve the historic reference to a well (for example, a low grate or a scaled element) rather than replacing the structure with a modern replica that could mislead future viewers about authenticity. The board also discussed the need for drawings showing porch-column details, custom turned columns to match the existing appearance, and step riser heights to meet building-code requirements.

Members of the historic-review group said they expected to issue a report; the applicant agreed to wait for that input. The board continued the public hearing to Feb. 3 and requested a review memo from HayPack so members could incorporate the historic-advisory comments.

What happens next: The applicant will supply additional detail on porch-column design and stair geometry, provide documentation about the well-house condition or historic evidence if available, and the planning board will consider HayPack and building-inspector comments at the continuation on Feb. 3.","An application to update the site plan at 18 Dame Street drew detailed historic-preservation scrutiny over a small well house and proposed replacement of a front porch and steps; the planning board continued the public hearing to allow historic reviewers time to comment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6670826,"Planning board approves Rhinebeck Equine site plan and special use permit with screening conditions",949,1116000,2065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13&start=1116&end=2065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13/thumbnail_1116000.jpg","/articles/6670826/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Planning-board-approves-Rhinebeck-Equine-site-plan-and-special-use-permit-with-screening-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6670826-6a6afd68aa2314531bb7ae30327c142c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196776&Signature=CksGHsYeRR~tkQ-mb3sxRQ57Bcr-5KiFh~gkTKZGy0CikKCxKgDj4Mrb75Trg0bfY9wUb7Dn1lAbcnSGvm8N7So3cEI8Jv55g2R6F99LC9pbn5nNMbCCFl3QTNgJ3PvfvNWi3AadKqn6xDQM0JHvE1xDmZhUMXD9ErjxKMtrckE31eu9cPft8snrO-nCTFRXr81UyQayjEYBc80Z8HASY2pMNV92wt6Z4aqAoh~DjwJ0vSC6I-EjKtQpKRsvjDPRmjiNEr9m8AD0Hw11L0Klno6A9ZQ9uUxqZ3DJK4hmLteeqv~byHuHBNB1ImYokkDolMW1O3sRTXAF~tcNMrSVnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board voted Jan. 21 to approve site-plan and special-use permit applications for Rhinebeck Equine, represented by Pie & Bond, subject to conditions on screening, planting details and final plan revisions.

Ryan Morrison, representing Pie & Bond and the applicant, told the board the proposal covers two categories of work: pre-existing improvements that were not previously recorded on an approved site plan (two shed row barns, a small storage shed, a trailer-parking area and wayfinding signage) and proposed new improvements (a main entrance sign, a 1,080-square-foot paddock barn, a gravel access road and landscaping to screen trailer parking).

Board members and reviewers discussed screening the trailer parking from Route 9 and the nearby historic farmstead. The applicant provided a planting schedule of five cherry laurels and four leatherleaf viburnums, along with plant cut sheets; the board asked that the landscaping plan show species, sizes at installation and long-term maintenance responsibilities. HayPack (historic reviewer) had raised concerns about trailer parking in front of the historic parcel; the applicant and the board agreed the parking is an existing condition and must be screened.

After review of a site-walk report and submission revisions, the planning board found the proposed site plan consistent with town standards for a special-use permit, approved the application dated March 8, 2024 (with revisions noted), and authorized the chair to stamp and sign the site plan subject to satisfactory completion of three conditions listed in the approval resolution. The board authorized staff to issue the approval resolution to the applicant and to notify building and zoning enforcement officers that permits may be issued once conditions are met.

The approval requires the applicant to finalize the planting and screening plan, respond to HayPack comments regarding the historic farmstead, and submit final site-plan sheets showing the revised entrance, parking dimensions and any required sight-distance improvements for Route 9. The board recorded its approval by voice vote.

Next steps: Applicant to submit final drawings, satisfy the three approval conditions and request the chair to sign plans; building permits may follow when plans conform to the approved site plan.","The Planning Board granted site-plan approval and a special-use permit for Rhinebeck Equine (presentation by Pie & Bond) for existing and new on-site improvements including a proposed paddock barn, signage, gravel access road and screening; approval included conditions on screening and site-plan details.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6670832,"Planning board accepts site-plan submission for 10 Charles Street, schedules public hearing",718,308000,1026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13&start=308&end=1026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171934-23eb97172ac1b5074a15a357b8930e13/thumbnail_308000.jpg","/articles/6670832/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Planning-board-accepts-site-plan-submission-for-10-Charles-Street-schedules-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6670832-c50a7f13e76d9fea60c471760bb50bf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196776&Signature=HDYYQxoKg9CyKWeTArDKpzMbnSFNLIqRr~6ODhOqaPGNRjeejTCeMDK9CaOooBoMvgw8LKkIWU4ZjIQO3CvN8rGMW~SU1WqC2EaMCGxEzS0HyhlQ4V1c4r~1-cUUpKwF5AuetqVzoNx~2Q5rd7j~O5IlJaSACowpR7BHGitSt4I1nKlc09ZD5eAV7EAClo5jLvTavKLvsuAoGcJH~-0UcRkLZ7RfEDNclqBLY5WukNrDQHC9EkszFD8PdBcE9prk1qcGtP10ZwL7dXzWiF6q~XRz0MZjI4hNsk-DEmyndUM-MqfidmaGYzqAMvatoccJofEZsfPLj68ch2WFTf5ZGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board accepted an application for site-plan review of work already completed at 10 Charles Street and scheduled a public hearing for February, the board said at its Jan. 21 meeting.

Board staff said the work at 10 Charles Street includes installation of a retaining wall, patio and landscaping; masonry work and a new basement door; installation of an EV charger; and replacement of front and mudroom doors. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, prompting a request for additional documentation and referrals to technical reviewers.

The board noted the application shows more post-construction work than had been discussed at a prior pre-application meeting. A staff member told the board some forms and the site plan should be updated to reflect the added exterior doors, the basement rework and the landscaping above the retaining wall.

The board asked the applicant to obtain a letter from the town highway superintendent about retaining-wall locations near the road and to provide a planting plan showing species, sizes and placement. The planning board also asked staff to forward the application to the Conservation Advisory Board (CAB), the Historic Advisory Committee (HayPak/HayPack), county planning, and the town highway superintendent for review, and to schedule the public hearing in February.

The planning board classified the application as a Type II action for coordinated environmental review and authorized the chair to sign the site plan upon applicant satisfaction of listed conditions. The board instructed staff to provide the applicant with next steps, including permitting requirements and a reminder that construction details must match materials approved by the planning board for final certificate of occupancy review.

The board did not adopt any demolition or alteration of historic designation at the meeting. Further hearings and technical reviews were scheduled to follow the Feb. public hearing.

What happens next: The applicant must supply the requested follow-up materials, staff will circulate the application to the listed reviewers, and the board will hold the public hearing in February before making any final decisions.","The Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board accepted a site-plan submission for work already completed at 10 Charles Street, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and scheduled a public hearing in February while referring the application to technical reviewers.","actionData","errors"]

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