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Amenia Planning Board approves temporary structures at Silo Ridge

AMENIA — Temporary structures proposed by Silo Ridge earned the unanimous approval of the Planning Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The new structures to be erected on the tennis courts will house a temporary gym and fitness center for residents of Silo Ridge.

In advance of the vote to approve, planning board engineer John Andrews clarified the plans for removal of the structures when they are no longer needed.

“Silo Ridge has decided not to construct a more permanent facility,” Andrews reported, adding that they will instead rely on Siland’s fieldhouse that is expected to be completed in 2027.

“This temporary facility will be removed by May 1 of 2027,” Andrews reported, although he added that an extension could be requested if necessary.

Planning Board member Ken Topolsky renewed his request for clarification on the administrative structure of Siland, Silo Ridge and Silo Ridge Ventures.

Patrick O’Leary, consultant for Silo Ridge Ventures, replied that the organizational chart requested by the Planning Board is still being developed, expecting that a draft will be presented at the Wednesday, Dec. 11, meeting, along with a status report on the Silo Ridge development in relation to its original planning document.

In other action, a sign application submitted by Ray Weiner, owner of Da Vinci Windows, a new business at 3430 Route 343, was considered by the Planning Board.

Andrews reported that Weiner has renovated a single-family home without any site modifications, and that the intended use of the property as a window showroom with living space above is permitted in the mixed-use zone.

But because Weiner intends to erect a sign, site plan approval is needed, Andrews said, and Dutchess County officials need to approve the plan for the sign.

Topolsky praised Weiner’s work in renovating the property as a positive contribution to the community.

A resolution will be presented at the Wednesday, Dec. 11, meeting to approve the sign, presuming that county officials will have issued their decision in advance.

Leila Hawken

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