Poughkeepsie, NY

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Board of Contracts and Supply

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Public Arts Commission

Planning Board

Shade Tree Commission

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Public Arts Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Planning Board

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Board of Contracts and Supply

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Board of Contracts and Supply

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Board of Contracts and Supply

Planning Board

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Common Council

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Common Council

Planning Board

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Common Council

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review resolutions for several applications, including a five-story, 27-unit residential building with structured parking at 9 Dutchess Avenue, and site plans for expansions of auto repair facilities and new residential developments. The agenda also includes approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned applications for properties on Church, Milton, North Hamilton, and Smith streets.

• 9 Dutchess Avenue: site plan/special permit for a five-story building with 27 dwelling units and 132 parking spaces (File #2026-007)
• 16 Pershing Avenue: site plan for expansion of an existing nonconforming auto repair facility (File #PB2025-113)
• 185 Smith Street: site plan for expansion of an existing nonconforming auto repair facility (File #PB2025-112)
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: site plan for a five-story residential development with 65 dwelling units (File #PB2025-132)
• 27 South Clinton Street: site plan for a two-story apartment building with four dwelling units (File #PB2026-046)

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda includes welcome, roll call, public participation, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, along with other resolutions and ordinances. Items include a presentation from American Cruise Lines about a proposed dock and lease, a notice of claim for property damage, and a second reading of a zoning change for 9 Austin Court.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation from American Cruise Lines on new dock and non-exclusive lease agreement
• Resolution renaming Perry St. Park to 'Bishop James E. Hunt and Mother Leatrice E. Hunt Park at Perry St.'
• Second read: O-26-08 amending handicapped parking on Talmadge St. (1 space)
• Local law amending zoning map for 9 Austin Court

Public Arts Commission

General

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is adopting a revised Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) that sets rules for sales tax, mortgage recording tax, and property tax abatements (PILOTs). The policy creates standard and enhanced abatement programs, with longer terms for projects in designated high-priority zoning districts and a special PILOT framework for affordable housing. It also outlines criteria for project eligibility, including 'but for' and 'undue enrichment' tests, and procedures for deviations and recapture.

• Standard PILOT term up to 10 years for projects outside high-priority districts; up to 15 years for affordable housing
• Enhanced PILOT term up to 15 years (extendable to 20) for projects in high-priority districts, with 10% workforce units required for 20-year residential PILOTs
• Affordable housing PILOT payments set at 10% of gross shelter rent, escalating 2% annually, for terms up to 30 years
• High-priority districts include MU3, MU5, RC5, PID-A, PID-B, Waterfront, Walkway-Gateway, and WTOD
• Deviations from policy require explicit board approval; recapture policy outlined in Section 8

Industrial Development Agency

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to approve routine items including the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and treasury reports. They will vote on resolutions to authorize payment of invoices and a new UTEP (likely a tax exemption program). A new application is under review by the IDA attorney and will be discussed as old business.

• Resolution authorizing payment of invoices
• Resolution authorizing the new UTEP
• New application draft under review by IDA attorney
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasury reports

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning at 9 Austin Court, then vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include endorsing a grant application for a public space project, accepting a state grant for a recycling coordinator, and setting a hearing on the 2027-2031 capital plan. The agenda also includes second readings of parking ordinances for Vernon Terrace and a first reading for a handicapped parking designation on Talmadge Street.

• Public hearing: 9 Austin Court rezoning
• R-26-51: Endorse Walkway Over the Hudson grant for Parker Avenue & Washington Street Public Space Design Project
• R-26-52: Accept NYS DEC grant for recycling coordinator salary and fringe benefits
• R-26-50: Set public hearing on 2027-2031 Capital Plan
• O-26-06 & O-26-07: Second reads for parking changes on Vernon Terrace

The Common Council approved three consent agenda resolutions, including endorsing a grant application for the Parker Avenue & Washington Street public space design project, accepting a $34,100 state recycling grant, and appointing a Spanish-speaking clerk as marriage officer. It also set a public hearing for the 2027-2031 Capital Plan and passed ordinances for permit parking on Vernon Terrace and a handicapped parking space on Talmadge St. All votes were unanimous (8-0) with one absence.

• Approved consent agenda R-26-51 endorsing Walkway Over the Hudson grant application for Parker Ave & Washington St design project (8-0)
• Approved R-26-52 accepting $34,100 NYS DEC recycling grant with $34,100 local match (8-0)
• Approved R-26-53 appointing Nataly Hoyt as additional marriage officer for one year (8-0)
• Approved R-26-50 setting public hearing for 2027-2031 Capital Plan on Aug 25, 2026 (8-0)
• Passed O-26-06 allowing permit parking on both sides of Vernon Terrace from 6 PM to 9 AM (8-0)
• Passed O-26-07 establishing two-hour parking on Vernon Terrace from 9 AM to 6 PM (8-0)
• First read O-26-08 designating a handicapped parking space on Talmadge St (8-0)

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law to amend the zoning map for the property at 9 Austin Court (tax grid #6161-67-790286). The meeting includes welcome, roll call, public participation, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 9 Austin Court
• Property identified by tax grid #6161-67-790286

The Common Council held a public hearing on August 18, 2026, to receive comments on a proposed local law to rezone 9 Austin Court (tax grid #6161-67-790286) from Residential Neighborhood A (RNA) to Residential Community (RC3). One resident, Laurie Sandow of S Grand Ave, spoke during the public participation period. The hearing was recessed for 25 minutes, then resumed and closed; no vote was taken at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on rezoning 9 Austin Court (RNA to RC3)
• Hearing recessed for 25 minutes, then resumed
• Hearing closed at 6:25 pm

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and one application for landmark designation. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 9 meeting and adjourn to September 10.

• 113 Academy Street: replacement of doors/windows, rear overhang reconstruction, concrete slab and sidewalk installation
• 104 Academy Street: repair of Yankee gutters and installation of modern gutters
• 37 Carroll Street: designation of carriage house accessory to 85 South Hamilton Street (landmarked 2016)
• Approval of July 9, 2026 draft minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberations on two area variance applications: one for an expansion of an existing auto-body shop at 16 Pershing Avenue, and another for a proposed multifamily residential building at 287 and 307 South Avenue. The board will also review resolutions for 185 Smith Street and consider minutes from the July 15 meeting.

• 16 Pershing Avenue: area variances for auto-body shop expansion, including setback of 106 ft (required 15 ft), 0% build-to-frontage (required 60%), one-story 24-ft addition (required 2 stories/29 ft), 29% ground story transparency (required 50%), and parking 5 ft from property line (required 10 ft).
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: area variances for multifamily building, including eastern setback of 2 ft (required 20 ft), parking in front yard (prohibited), and planting areas less than 3 ft wide for 123 ft of frontage.
• 185 Smith Street: review of resolutions.
• 10 Grand Street and 271 Church Street: adjourned application review / public hearings.

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss a draft Native & Climate Resilient Tree Policy, review existing and proposed ordinances, and consider tree planting using bare root trees. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and old business before adjourning at 6:00 PM.

• Draft Native & Climate Resilient Tree Policy
• Review of existing and proposed ordinances
• Tree planting using bare root trees

The Poughkeepsie Shade Tree Commission met on June 4, 2026, and discussed the Tree Inventory and Management Plan maps, including how to manage and update the inventory. They also discussed the pros and cons of bare root trees as a potentially economical planting option. Stephen MacAvery agreed to revise language for existing ordinances and look at examples for homeowners and developers. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussed Tree Inventory and Management Plan maps and future updates
• Discussed pros and cons of bare root trees as an economical option
• Stephen MacAvery to work on revised ordinance language

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Fall Kill Blueway Project and receive a city update on the Southern Waterfront. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 1st, 2026 meeting.

• Fall Kill Blueway Project updates
• Southern Waterfront city update

The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes and issued a consistency review opinion for 9 Dutchess Avenue, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The committee also received a presentation on the Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project and heard from a speaker on 9 Dutchess Avenue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June meeting minutes (5-0)
• Issued consistency review opinion for 9 Dutchess Avenue (5-0)

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to discuss old and new business, including bids, contract renewals, and a stormwater utility feasibility study. The agenda lists several items for discussion but provides no specific details, decisions, or dollar amounts.

• Discussion of bids currently in circulation
• Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study interview arrangements

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a SEQRA review for a proposed five-story, 27-unit apartment building with 132 parking spaces at 9 Dutchess Avenue. The board will also consider site plans for a four-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street and a 23,520-square-foot warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street. Adjourned applications for multiple other properties are scheduled for review.

• SEQRA review for 27-unit building and 132 parking spaces at 9 Dutchess Avenue
• Site plan for 4-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street
• Site plan for 23,520-square-foot warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street
• Adjourned applications for properties at 185 Smith Street, 16 Pershing Avenue, and others

The Planning Board approved site plan applications for a four-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street and a 23,520-square-foot warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street. The board also voted to adjourn to the August 26, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for 4-unit apartment building at 27 South Clinton Street
• Approved site plan for 23,520 sq ft warehouse expansion at 165 Smith Street
• Adjourned to August 26, 2026 meeting (voice vote, all present in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution to amend the agreement between the City of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County regarding the proposed homeless shelter at 26 Oakley Street. Public comment will be heard before the vote.

• R-26-49: Resolution amending agreement with Dutchess County for homeless shelter at 26 Oakley Street

The Common Council approved an amended settlement agreement with Dutchess County to resolve litigation over a proposed homeless shelter. The agreement establishes operational limits for the 26 Oakley Street site and includes a property transfer to the City.

• Approved Resolution R-26-49 to amend the settlement agreement with Dutchess County (5-4)
• Agreed to allow a shelter for single adults at 26 Oakley Street during a five-year 'Sunset Period' starting January 1, 2027
• Prohibited housing single males at 26 Oakley Street after the Sunset Period
• Required the County to provide 24-hour security patrols, lighting, and cameras at 26 Oakley Street
• Mandated the County transfer ownership of 35 Montgomery Street to the City for a youth/community center
• Approved County reimbursement to the City of up to $3,905,534.79 for construction costs at 35 Montgomery Street

Public Arts Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on area variances for several properties. Requests include expanding auto-body shops, converting dwellings to multi-family units, and adjusting setbacks for new residential construction.

• 16 Pershing Avenue: Variance for auto-body shop expansion regarding setbacks, height, and transparency
• 185 Smith Street: Variance for automotive repair facility additions and parking reconfiguration
• 210 and 208 North Hamilton Street: Variances for parking depth to allow conversion to 3-family and 6-unit dwellings
• 271 Church Street: Variance for lot subdivision and construction of a four-family dwelling
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: Variances for setbacks and lot coverage for a multifamily residential building

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will vote on a local law to allow short-term rentals in all zoning districts and approve permit parking on Vernon Terrace. The body will also hear a presentation on a water meter replacement program.

• Resolution R-26-45: Approving tax levy certificates for 2026
• Resolution R-26-47: Negative declaration for short-term rental law
• Resolution R-26-48: Introducing zoning map amendment for 9 Austin Court
• Local Law LL-26-08: Amending short-term rental code to permit rentals in all districts
• Ordinance O-26-06: Allowing permit parking on Vernon Terrace from 6-9 p.m.

The Common Council approved the tax assessment proportions for the 2026 roll. The Council also passed a negative declaration of environmental significance regarding proposed amendments to the short-term rental code.

• Approved certificates for the levy of taxes on 2026 Assessment Roll (8-0-0)
• Approved Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for short-term rental code amendments (8-0-0)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to place solar panels on the roof of a single‑family home at 104 Academy Street. The applicant is Trinity Solar, represented by Sarah Yarbrough, and the property is in the RNA zoning district. The commission will also select a Vice‑Chair and address any other business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for solar panels at 104 Academy Street (owner Haeng Soo Lee, applicant Trinity Solar)
• Selection of Vice‑Chair for the commission

Industrial Development Agency

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will consider authorizing Resolution 102 for the South Hamilton Street Project. The board will also review the Spring PILOT Report and discuss several old‑business items, including the UTEP final draft, a new application to be drafted, and a new application with a CBA for 15 No. Cherry Street. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and treasury reports will be addressed.

• Resolution: Authorizing Resolution 102 South Hamilton Street Project
• Spring PILOT Report Review
• UTEP final draft (old business)
• New application to be drafted (old business)
• 15 No. Cherry Street – new application & CBA (old business)

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to receive comments on a proposed local law. The law seeks to amend the city code to permit short-term rentals in all zoning districts and to allow chickens and bees as permitted uses.

• Public hearing on Local Law to amend Short-Term Rental code
• Proposal to permit Short-Term Rentals in all zoning districts
• Proposal to permit Chickens and Bees as 'P' uses
• Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 62 Civic Center Plaza
• Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The Common Council met for a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law amending short‑term rental regulations and adding chickens and bees as permitted uses. No votes or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing serial bonds for the Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project and appointing members to the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank. A public hearing on short‑term rentals and a local law to reduce the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph are also on the agenda. Additional items include a petition for the Pollinator Festival, a personal injury claim notice, and a 30‑day advance notice for a new liquor license.

• Public Hearing – Short Term Rentals
• Resolution authorizing issuance of serial bonds for Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project
• Local Law LL-26-07 to reduce citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph
• Ordinance amending two‑hour parking on Dutcher Place (O-26-04)
• 30‑Day advance notice of New York State liquor license from Nelly Latin Restaurant

The Common Council approved a bond resolution authorizing up to $2,818,685 in serial bonds for the Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project. The council also approved a local law reducing the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, effective September 1, 2026, and made appointments to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank. Two items were deferred to Corporation Counsel, and one resolution was removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved R-26-46, authorizing up to $2,818,685 in serial bonds for the Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project.
• Approved LL-26-07, reducing the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, effective September 1, 2026.
• Approved R-26-44, appointing Natalie Quinn and reappointing Angela DeFelice to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank.
• Approved the minutes of the June 16, 2026 meeting.
• Deferred items 2 and 3 under Presentations of Petitions and Communications to Corporation Counsel.
• Removed R-26-45, regarding tax levy certificates, from the consent agenda and placed it on the next agenda.

Shade Tree Commission

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will conduct a consistency review of a proposed six‑story building with 27 dwelling units at 9 Dutchess Avenue, which will be combined with the adjacent parcel at 1 Dutchess Avenue. The review will consider the project's compliance with the Waterfront (W) zoning district. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and an update on the Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project.

• Consistency review of 9 Dutchess Avenue project (27 units, six stories, structured parking)
• Combination of 9 Dutchess Avenue parcel with 1 Dutchess Avenue parcel
• Owner/Applicant: 9 Dutchess LLC; Consultant: Mark Day/Day Stokosa Engineering PLLC
• Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project status presentation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a SEQRA review for a rezoning request to build a 77-unit development. The board will also review site plans for a mixed-use building and several residential conversions.

• Rezoning of 9 Austin Court and 23 Cedar Ave for a 77-unit multifamily development
• Site plan for a mixed-use building with 61 dwelling units at 488 Main Street
• Subdivision of 17 South Avenue into two lots
• Conversion of 208 North Hamilton Street into a six-unit multiple dwelling
• Conversion of 210 North Hamilton Street into a three-family dwelling

Public Arts Commission

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply will consider award recommendations for several bids, including the semi‑trailer contract awarded to Converto Manufacturing Co., Inc. It will also address a notice to proceed for the Joint Water Chemical project and discuss renewal of existing bids and contracts.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-04-26-01 Joint Water Chemical (notice to proceed issued)
• Semi trailer contract RFB-COP-05-26-01 awarded to Converto Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• Review of bids currently in circulation, available on the City website and Bidnet Direct
• Discussion of bids to be renewed
• Review of contracts to be renewed

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will review minutes, hear presentations, and consider a resolution to appoint a member to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank. The body will also vote on two parking ordinances and an amendment to the Freedom of Information Law.

• Resolution R-26-44 to appoint Natalie Quinn to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank
• Second Read of O-26-03: No parking on May Street East Side from Church St. to 185 feet north of Forbus St.
• First Read of O-26-04: Two-hour parking on Dutcher Place from the school driveway to Bement Avenue
• First Read of O-26-05: Amendment to §2-107 regarding the designated FOIL Appeal Officer
• Presentation from Little Water Prep charter school

The Common Council approved the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting and deferred items 2‑4 to the corporation counsel. It adopted a resolution appointing Natalie Quinn to a three‑year term on the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank. The council also conducted a second reading of Ordinance 0‑26‑03 (May Street parking) and first readings of Ordinances 0‑26‑04 and 0‑26‑05 (parking and records‑access changes). The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (passed, 7 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Deferred items 2‑4 to corporation counsel (voice vote, unanimous)
• Appointed Natalie Quinn to the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank (adopted)
• Second read of Ordinance 0‑26‑03 amending parking on May Street (read)
• First read of Ordinance 0‑26‑04 amending parking on Dutcher Place (read)
• First read of Ordinance 0‑26‑05 amending records‑access appeal officer (read)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to review one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will also approve minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of gutters and downspouts at 8 Garfield Place

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to review treasury reports and pay invoices. The body will consider a resolution regarding the 102 So. Hamilton Street Project and discuss the UTEP final draft.

• Resolution authorizing 102 So. Hamilton Street Project
• Payment of invoices
• UTEP final draft discussion
• Drafting of a new application