MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Chair
reviewed and explained the purpose and procedure of the Zoning Board of Appeals
and criteria for granting an area variance.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
All
members of the Board previously reviewed the minutes of the October 10, 2007
meeting. Motion by Tim Bodgan to
approve the minutes as presented. Seconded
by Mark Kindinger. Voice vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED by Chair @ 7:36 P.M - Clerk read the legal
notice as it appeared in the Daily Gazette on 11/05/07.
Application #07-015 Request of Kyle Shader
for area variance(s) for location of a 20 x 25 workshop/storage shed at less
than the required 50 setback on property located at 5087 Consaul Road, Town of
Galway, Tax parcel #198.-1-89.11
Mr. Shader was in attendance. He desires to build a 20 x 35, one-story
workshop/storage shed for storing of tools, snow plow, etc. Would like to place it to the right of the
driveway for easy access. Has considered
placement in front of, behind, or next to the house but none of those locations
are considered aesthetically or practically pleasing. Desired location would place the structure
30 from the north property line, requiring a 20 side lot variance (50
setback required). Chair explained that
setback would be from the drip line of the roof. Mr. Shader indicated his understanding. Chair stated {ZBA} usually encourages owners
of large parcels such as this to maintain the required setbacks; however, in
this instance it is understandable, from a practical standpoint, why applicant
wants to place the structure at the desired location. Noted for record - Two letters of
notification of this public hearing were returned by Post Office as
undeliverable: Adam/Veronica Mancini and Michael/Christine Smith. No comments/calls were received from
neighbors. No comments/questions from
audience. No questions/further
discussion from board members.
Application #07-016
Request of Stuart and Deborah Wilday for area (setback) variances required for
construction of a 28 x 32 addition to an existing house located at
Stuart Wilday was present to explain the
application. Request is for a 28 x 32
(29 x 33 with overhang) addition on the side of existing camp for
bedrooms. Variance is needed because the
addition would be closer to Dale and Nancy Swanns property. Tried to keep addition as small as possible,
did not want to build up, possibly obstructing neighbors view of the lake, and
didnt want to tear down the existing structure. Addition will actually be set back farther
from the lake than the existing house so will not obstruct the Swanns view at
all. Cant go back, as it would
interfere with new septic that was put in this past summer. Chair noted for the record that Mr. Swann
called and left a message that he understood the project and was okay with
it. Chair questioned front setback as
written on page 2 of the application.
Following discussion, Mr. Wilday clarified setback from the lake for
proposed addition is actually 51. Chair
noted for the record that this is a substandard size lot, but being a lake
property it is not an issue that requires variance consideration. Request is for an 8 variance (from the drip
line) on the west side of the property.
No further comments/questions from board members. No comments from the audience.
Motion
by Mark Kindinger to close the
public hearing. Seconded by
Brian Hendrie. Voice Vote: All ayes.
Motion carried. Public
hearing closed.
PUBLIC MEETING
Motion by Brian Hendrie
that both applications (#07-015 and #07-016) fall under the Type II list of SEQR; therefore, no further action under
SEQR is required. Seconded
by Mark Kindinger. Roll call
vote: All ayes Motion carried.
Application #07-015 Kyle Shader Tax parcel #198.-1-89.11
Chair recapped Request is for a 20
variance for a 23 x 35 (including drip edge) from the north side property
line. No substantial impact on the
neighborhood; fits the character of the neighborhood. Motion by Brian Hendrie to
grant final approval to the request of Kyle Shader (Application #07-015) for a
20 side lot variance from the north side property line for a 23 x 35
workshop/storage building on property located at 5087 Consaul Road, town of Galway,
Tax parcel #198.-1-89.11. Seconded by
Tim Bogdan. Roll call vote: Jon Hallgren, yes; Herb Kopper, yes; Brian
Hendrie, yes; Mark Kindinger, yes; and Tim Bogdan, yes. Motion carried. GRANTED A 20 SIDE LOT VARIANCE (NORTH
SIDE). Mr. Shader was informed that once
letter of approval has been received he should contact the Zoning/Code
Enforcement officer for necessary permit(s).
Application #07-016
Stuart and Deborah Wilday
Tax parcel #198.06-1-13
Chair recapped request is for an 8 variance
from the west side property line for a 33 (including drip edge) x 28
addition. No substantial impact on the
neighborhood; fits within the character of the neighborhood. Motion by Mark Kindinger to grant
final approval to the request for Stuart and Deborah Wilday for an 8 variance
for a 33 x 28 addition on the west side of an existing home located at
PRIVILEGE OF THE
FLOOR
None requested
OTHER BUSINESS
Herb
Kopper reported on his attendance (along with Mary Lynn Kopper from PB) at the
recent Wetlands conference. Dealt more
directly with the planning board, but Herb found it both interesting and
beneficial.
Chair
suggested board members try to attend Zoning/Planning conference being held by
SCPB in January as a way of satisfying training requirement.
Motion to adjourn by Brian Hendrie. Seconded by Tim Bogdan. Voice Vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Carol
L. DeLorme
Carol L. DeLorme,
Clerk