The Town of Poughkeepsie Zoning Board Meeting - Monday, March 3, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals convened on March 3, 2026, to review several zoning variance applications and related issues. Key discussions included a detailed review of a property at 55 Scenic Drive, where the applicant sought variances for driveway width and impervious surface coverage. The board examined stormwater management challenges, drainage infrastructure concerns, and neighbor disputes regarding flooding and property impact. The applicant committed to engineering solutions to improve stormwater conditions and to remove certain encroachments. Other agenda items involved variance requests for fences at 19 Reid Road, with public opposition citing aesthetic and neighborhood character concerns, and garage additions at 25 Lincoln Drive and 15 Reid Road, focusing on size, parking, and lot coverage. Habitat for Humanity's subdivision project was also discussed, with variances related to driveway placement pending further review. Marist University sought approval for an illuminated logo sign on the McCann Center, emphasizing branding and architectural considerations. The board scheduled site visits and adjourned several hearings for further information and public input. Throughout, the board balanced property owner needs, neighborhood character, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance.