Resolution to Grant Site Plan Approval: Red Hook Community Center

WHEREAS

• the applicant, Red Hook Community Center, Inc. has submitted an application for site plan approval for a change of use and to add additional parking lot lighting to an existing parking lot at the property located at 59 Fisk Street, Red Hook, tax parcel number 6272-11-598636 (the "Property"), in the Neighborhood Mixed-Use ("NMU") Zoning District (the "Project")
• the Project is depicted on plans prepared by Kristina Dousharm, AIA dated January 29, 2024 and a lighting plan prepared by Kristina Dousharm, AIA and undated (the "Site Plan Set")
• the proposed new light fixtures are being custom fabricated to match the existing fixtures at the Chocolate Factory, except that the lights will be shielded
• municipal uses, including civic buildings, and professional services are permitted uses in the NMU District
• by letter dated January 23, 2024, the Village Engineer indicated that the requirement of an engineering review of the wastewater requirements for the change of use was being waived because the current system was recently installed by the Village of Red Hook and designed to meet the wastewater needs of the applicant
• the Project was referred to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development (DCDPD) which responded on February 8, 2024 that it was a matter of local concern and provided comments on the need for lighting details
• the applicant has responded to the concerns raised by DCDPD and the Planning Board and provided additional lighting details, including a photometric plan
• the applicant provided a Short Environmental Assessment Form dated January 19, 2024
• pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(18), reuse of a residential or commercial structure, where the proposed use is a permitted use under the Zoning Law, including by special permit, and the action does not meet or exceed any thresholds in 6 NYCRR § 617.4, is a Type II SEQRA action
• a duly noticed public hearing was opened on February 8, 2024 and closed on February 8, 2024, during which all those who wished to speak were heard

RESOLVED

• the Planning Board hereby classifies the Project as a Type II SEQRA action
• the Planning Board hereby approves the Site Plan Set, and authorizes the Chair or her authorized designee to sign the Site Plan Set after compliance with the following conditions: (1) Payment of all fees. (2) Revision of the Site Plan Set to include a note stating that all light fixtures will be shielded
• before the Building Inspector may issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the improvements shown on the Site Plan Set, (1) The Building Inspector shall confirm that all lighting was installed in accordance with the approved Site Plan Set and does not exceed the values in the photometric plan. (2) The applicant shall provide a .pdf of the signed Site Plan Set to the Planning Board Secretary for her files