Fishkill Zoning Board Hears Heated Debate on Duchess Manor 50‑Foot Zoning Offset and Overflow Parking

At a June 16 public hearing, the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals heard divergent testimony about a request by the Duchess Manor restoration project to extend Restricted Business (RB) zoning up to 50 feet into adjoining R2A residential land under Town Code §150-11. Neighbors warned the lot merger and a proposed 47‑space overflow lot would harm residential character and create precedent; the applicant said the change is authorized, the project has been scaled back and the planning board issued a negative declaration.