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1) Referred a proposed local law amending the zoning code for drive‑through facilities and self‑storage businesses to the Dutchess County Planning Board and the City of Beacon Planning Board for their reports; scheduled a public hearing for March 17. (Motion: moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.)

2) Granted a six‑month extension of a special‑use permit for the mixed‑use property at 416–420 Main Street. City staff reported the applicant has proceeded with due diligence, erosion control measures are in place, and delays were caused by factors outside the applicant’s control. The extension would expire in June 2025, by which time the applicant expects construction to be completed. (Motion: moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.)

3) Approved the minutes of the council's February 3 meeting. (Motion: moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.)

Councilmembers present voted aye on each item; no noes were recorded during the roll calls conducted on the floor and via remote participants.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beacon City Council Meeting 2025-02-19","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Beacon City Council unanimously approved a referral of a proposed local law on drive‑throughs and self‑storage, granted a six‑month extension of a special‑use permit for 416–420 Main Street, and approved February 3 meeting minutes.","taxTitle","Beacon, Dutchess County, New York","taxId",69898,"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},6108478,"Beacon joins $6 million ADU award with Hudson River Housing to support accessory dwelling units",134,1962000,2096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768234-0898c6bef88417e954d8ab662b6b8fd2&start=1962&end=2096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768234-0898c6bef88417e954d8ab662b6b8fd2/thumbnail_1962000.jpg","/articles/6108478/Beacon/Dutchess-County/New-York/Beacon-joins-6-million-ADU-award-with-Hudson-River-Housing-to-support-accessory-dwelling-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108478-b5b8021456aa44ce7318179100f8ea40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164409&Signature=HEAfmMvCljrKg8GfMbUNCpuyKTdWZeu8NVC5a4Mmb7ZPkj5uk1BuBLVhK2AhBx3es3OvqvxAOD4i3lnXofz1kNJMnAvIhLMSw8HZCaisBcJwVKnkKzlcHWXfQatnTWXqh34JFiR~Uy456dgCoro3qoNNQMQ8f~P47XJg~RpP6L~wSvUhC9fdLw4wE0JZfs1Z1XYIVZ6X~tkb83AcgpqwyEsdLuFAuNgU3j0ht7N3bFd0XQZR8T~HbJ0Frz~8qkgpAQriC7kWyYa7hKlFPNHUhS02sXpMcLA8FnCdnHcQN-s6KBKUVTbgYogRI0-roLFgsOJPsYYHc8ZlHPy45L6d5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials announced the City of Beacon is part of a consortium that has been awarded $6,000,000 to fund accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in partnership with Hudson River Housing and six neighboring municipalities including the Village of Rhinebeck.

A city official explained an ADU — called an accessory apartment in the municipal code — is typically a smaller dwelling within a single‑family property, often used as an “in‑law” apartment. The program provides funding of up to $125,000 per unit to assist with design, permitting and construction; the award operates as a grant that is structured as a diminishing loan over 10 years if program conditions are met.

Officials said Hudson River Housing will serve as the program administrator and the city will finalize contracting and rollout details. The council and staff indicated they plan to consider code and fee changes to simplify ADU permitting to encourage uptake once program details are finalized.","The council announced Beacon is part of a $6 million state‑funded award, administered with Hudson River Housing and regional partners, to support the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with up to $125,000 per unit in funding.",{"_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},6108483,"Healy family proposes mixed‑use reuse at 420 Fishkill Avenue; developers say Dunkin' drive‑thru anchors project, neighbors urge caution",1043,361000,1404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768234-0898c6bef88417e954d8ab662b6b8fd2&start=361&end=1404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768234-0898c6bef88417e954d8ab662b6b8fd2/thumbnail_361000.jpg","/articles/6108483/Beacon/Dutchess-County/New-York/Healy-family-proposes-mixeduse-reuse-at-420-Fishkill-Avenue-developers-say-Dunkin-drivethru-anchors-project-neighbors-urge-caution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108483-ca028b5838bcc44e690b901f036f4149/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164409&Signature=B1din0-iME6jp4oBdTzTjviaLml2qijq9GQSI9RDahtQG2VDX0~7bDi74z0CemFjULzQwSVQOf9SBRJuId9a2Qi~EojDT5ZfIJXEF--XWKXRu0jeom~m-Sr0MhW~v8XjqSXm7lCV~A9QU8oVcdfwEqd3l5iKQreLuEmIUXGHsLOSHVgTEM54iYkqNu-mz8rOM-qSKuA879Rmi9JhmF8MZgWz4yee8Y7w3vtJd3EvMYMrjJ0KBcd5FlS9UqlpKtm11yOczE3yWNRsyOCBT6cgUvySv2zp-N5OZnKA7rG0gb2MhtKlXnXnziFCXdKFoZLYNXObytia0VE4TGpZGpat1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives for the Healy family described a proposed adaptive‑reuse project at 420 Fishkill Avenue that would convert an existing dealership building into mixed commercial and residential space anchored by a Dunkin' Coffee House with an accessory drive‑through.

Taylor Palmer of Cuddy Fader, speaking for the applicant, told the council the proposal is “a fully zoning‑compliant, mixed use development including a Dunkin Coffee House and accessory drive through with additional commercial space [and] third‑floor residential units.” Dan Koller of Hudson Land Design, the site civil engineer, said the plan would channelize traffic to a dedicated entrance, reduce on‑site impervious coverage by about 20 percent, remove pavement on MTA property, add landscaping, provide a mid‑block pedestrian crossing, and grant an easement for a future rail‑trail connection.

Koller warned the council that the Dunkin' drive‑through is the anchor tenant that “allows this project to move forward from a financial perspective,” and said “absent a drive thru accessory, Dunkin will not be allowed to establish tenancy in this location, which puts the entire project at risk.” Project architect Chris Rafale described a layout that places queuing and the pickup window at the rear of the building near the rail‑trail side and three residential units on the second floor.

Taylor Palmer asked the council to consider narrowly tailored special‑permit regulations for drive‑throughs rather than a blanket ban, suggested limiting drive‑throughs to certain uses or adaptive‑reuse buildings, and recommended grandfathering pending planning‑board applications. Palmer also noted that comprehensive plan amendments would be necessary before enacting zoning changes affecting the quarter.

Residents and neighborhood speakers raised concerns. Katie Helm (Ward 1) said she was surprised by proposals to remove future auto‑related businesses from the Fishkill corridor and argued that drive‑throughs provide practical convenience for parents and others. Theresa Kraut urged slower, incremental planning rather than piecemeal redevelopment, referencing past hearings on Carvana and warning of traffic impacts from large vehicles on Main Street.

The Healy presentation and public comments came ahead of the council's referral of a local law about drive‑throughs and self‑storage to planning boards; that referral is scheduled for a March 17 public hearing.","Developers presented an adaptive reuse plan for 420 Fishkill Avenue that would add a Dunkin' with an accessory drive‑through, retail and residential units; engineers said stormwater and pedestrian improvements are planned, while residents urged the council to avoid piecemeal rezoning of the Fishkill corridor.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":44,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":50,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6108487,"Beacon council refers proposed local law on drive‑throughs and self‑storage to planning boards",104,2293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768234-0898c6bef88417e954d8ab662b6b8fd2&start=2189&end=2293","/articles/6108487/Beacon/Dutchess-County/New-York/Beacon-council-refers-proposed-local-law-on-drivethroughs-and-selfstorage-to-planning-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108487-ac4647d75708b24db81f9514fe10b238/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164409&Signature=ospgGnBV-UNmrfwWhSH~3~2VXC6CFF043gqcQL3UFpYyLh3IiGyfROdnvTJbe1ln5xVtpmt2VOdxzvsjL7AqSVukf62uXioHRUSg4-wPmCzyHlN4yWFPZ5g0FjyxVWsqpmJ3d2~LqQJsszQ4rwouFnD5WQBwrvjnLVzbW3~TIYkOIGGDSAKpy-X~IwPy8FJgLMf5Z8gGMmBruCrRm73~DyzO6Ixipw14ooL86RtWt~9tGJcU4IWgoCuyff565oW6bxzrDdzf8eLAM96qF6ITOAoyBl5yWSwG4JXAe8fWuEsIZuunSJ9BtR4~SomAXV7BPtdUDpTPHUHMCxkD-BtQiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beacon City Council voted to refer a proposed local law that would amend the city zoning code to clarify how drive‑through facilities and self‑storage businesses are treated under local law and to schedule a public hearing on the measure for March 17.

City Attorney Nick Wardwell told the council the measure “augments the city zoning code in terms of permitted uses for drive thru facilities, self storage businesses, and clarifies that no use is not expressly permitted or prohibited.” Wardwell also said the referral gives the city and county planning boards 30 days to report under the General Municipal Law.

Mayor Molly and councilmembers moved and seconded the referral and the council recorded unanimous approval. The council’s action sends the proposed local law to the Dutchess County Planning Board and the City of Beacon Planning Board for review before the scheduled public hearing. If either planning board does not complete its review within 30 days under the General Municipal Law referral requirement, the council may extend the public hearing date.

The referral comes amid an active review of the Fishkill Avenue corridor, where recent redevelopment proposals — including an adaptive reuse plan for 420 Fishkill Avenue that includes a Dunkin' with an accessory drive‑through — have rekindled debate about whether to restrict drive‑throughs and certain commercial uses in parts of the corridor.

The council will receive planning‑board feedback before the March 17 public hearing; the local law would require additional steps, including any necessary comprehensive plan or zoning amendments, before it could be enacted.","The Beacon City Council voted unanimously to refer a proposed local law that would clarify rules for drive‑through facilities and self‑storage businesses to the city and Dutchess County planning boards and scheduled a March 17 public hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: zoning referral, special‑use permit extension and minutes approved unanimously

Beacon joins $6 million ADU award with Hudson River Housing to support accessory dwelling units

Healy family proposes mixed‑use reuse at 420 Fishkill Avenue; developers say Dunkin' drive‑thru anchors project, neighbors urge caution

Beacon council refers proposed local law on drive‑throughs and self‑storage to planning boards