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RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING THE ACTION - Bard College OSUN Center for Human Rights and the Arts

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Inline resolution2022-04-19

RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING THE ACTION - Bard College OSUN Center for Human Rights and the Arts

WHEREAS

  • the applicant, Bard College, has submitted an application for site plan approval to establish an educational studio and office use on a 1.27 acre property located at 7392 South Broadway, Red Hook, tax parcel number 6272-10-324546 (the "Property"), in the Neighborhood Mixed-Use Zoning District (the "Project")
  • pursuant to Section 200-12B(3)(l) and (p), professional offices and studies for training and art, music and dance are permitted uses in the NMU District subject to site plan approval
  • the Project is depicted on a site plan entitled "Phase 1, Bard College, 7392 S Broadway" prepared by Murray Engineering PC, dated February 10, 2022, Sheets A-000.01, .03, .04, .05, .06, DM-100, DM101, DM 102, A-100.P1, A101.P2, A102.P3, A-300 and "Phase II, Bard College, 7392 S Broadway" prepared by Murray Engineering PC, dated February 10, 2022, Sheets A-000.01, .03, .04, DM-100, DM101, DM 102, A-100, A-101.00, A-102, A-200, A201.00, A-300.00, A301.00, A-302.00, A-400.00, A-401.00 and Concept Narrative prepared by L.E.FT Architects (collectively, the "Site Plan Set")
  • in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), said Board is required to determine the classification of the proposed Project
  • pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(9), construction or expansion of a primary or accessory/appurtenant, nonresidential structure or facility involving less than 4,000 square feet of gross floor area and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent with local land use controls, is a Type II action under SEQRA
  • pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(18), the reuse of a residential or commercial structure, or of a structure containing mixed residential and commercial uses, where the residential or commercial use is a permitted use under the applicable zoning law or ordinance is a Type II action under SEQRA
  • the Project is located within 500 feet of US Route 9, also known as Albany Post Road
  • pursuant to Section 239-m of the General Municipal Law, projects located within 500 feet of a state highway must be referred to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development for a report and recommendation thereon

RESOLVED

  • the Planning Board hereby classifies the Project as a Type II action under SEQRA
  • the Planning Board directs its secretary to refer the Site Plan Set to the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health
  • the Planning Board directs its secretary to refer the Site Plan Set to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development pursuant to Section 239-m of the General Municipal Law