Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)

Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)

 Town of Rhinebeck

July 3, 2008  7:00-9:40 PM

Consistency Review for LWRP: Stone Chapel  Site  Route 9 South

Present: Members of CAC/LWRP: Meg Crawford, Lisa Camp, Bill Dowden, Gloria Fox, Tess Mckellen, Marcus Mello, and Sharon Sherrod

The CAC conducted a consistency review of the Stone Chapel  site on Route 9 South

Preservation and restoration of existing historic structures must be important planning considerations.

Historic and Scenic Resources Policies

The LWRP finds that the Historic and Scenic Resources Policies 23, 23A, and 24A apply to this project.

Policy 23: To protect, enhance and restore structures that are of significance in the history, Architecture, archaeology or culture of the community. The objective is to preserve the quality and integrity of the resource. Primary considerations should focus on the visual and location relationship between the proposed action and the special character of the resource.

 Policy 23A: to conserve, protect, preserve and promote adaptive re-use of places in the town of special historic, cultural or archaeological significance or which by reason of association with notable persons or events, the antiquity or uniqueness of architectural and landscape design are of particular significance to the heritage of the town.  This site needs to be protected and preserved as it is important locally and contributes to the historic and scenic qualities of the Town.

Policy 24A: prevent impairment of scenic resources within the Estates District scenic area of statewide significance and the Hudson river National historic Landmark District. Maintain and enhance landscaped grounds, maintain and preserve stonewalls, gateways, and landscape features. Using appropriate scales, forms and materials to ensure buildings and other structures are compatible with and add interest to the landscape. Identification and protection of existing trees of a significant size, that is eight inches or over in diameter, and of stone walls will be required through special permit and site plan requirements.

The CAC found that inconsistencies were found as per policies 23, 23A, and 24A

Respectfully submitted:

Sharon Sherrod