DRAFT COPY
May 3, 2007
Members present: Chairman David Swanson, Rolly Allen, John Brown, Tim Costello, Peter Foster, Pam Peterson, E.J. Siwek
Also in attendance: Zoning Enforcement Officer Cathy Clark,
Town Attorney Dominic Viscardi, Recording Secretary Nancy Young
David Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The following changes were made to the minutes from 4/5/2007:
Page 1, Referrals to the ZBA, under Marschner, Noted during discussion section, bullet #2, last sentence: change addition to additional.
Page 2, Old business, under Corbo, second paragraph, “…about the side roofline” should read …about the roof over the deck.
Page 2, New business, under Gladding: correct spelling to “Glading” throughout.
Tim Costello moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Peter Foster seconded.
Vote: Carried, 7-0
The Gladings would like a variance for more than 25% increase of square footage to a legal, pre-existing, non-conforming house, located 45.5 ft. from the lake. They would like to enlarge the second story by 600 ft. without changing the footprint of the structure. The septic is in compliance for the proposed addition.
Zoning issues: Section 160-62 A and Section 160-23 C, 1 (g)
Rolly Allen reviewed the notes he made during the Site Visit on 4/20/2007.
From what part of the building was the distance to the lake measured?
Cathy Clark has since determined the distance to be 45.5 ft., measured from the building overhang to the MHW.
Question about building placement and northern property line.
There is a NYS DOT marker indicating the northern line for the property according to Ms. Clark. Mr. Glading, who was in attendance, noted the building is approximately 3 ft. from the line. He also confirmed placement of the existing accessory structure is on the Glading property.
The proposed height appears to be in accordance with other structures in area.
Pam Peterson, who also visited the site, expressed concern about storm water.
There are two houses and a deck located on the lot. Because of the ledge/rock surface and close proximity to the lake, she suggested the Gladings contact Chris Navitsky to develop a storm water plan.
Cathy Clark reported that the Warren County Planning Board has determined “No County Impact”.
Tim Costello moved to recommend the ZBA approve the variance request. E.J. Siwek seconded the motion.
Vote, Carried 7-0
Ayes: Swanson, Allen, Brown, Costello, Foster, Peterson, Siwek
Nays: none
Members of the Board requested Mr. Glading consider a storm water management plan. If the variance is approved, Planning Board members will have the opportunity to make additional suggestions, if needed, during the Site Plan Review process.
VanVoorhis, (42.12-1-25) 9856 Lakeshore Dr. TR1
Cathy Clark explained the Planning Board gave the project Site Plan approval on 7/6/2006. Contractor George Farinick has since submitted new plans. Modifications include removing the original structure and replacing it with new construction, maintaining the required 50 ft. setback from the brook.
Mr. Farinick presented the new plans to the Board. He explained the original structure was not sound, prompting the need to tear it down. The architect has completed his renderings and is in discussion with the LGPC concerning the water retention systems.
Mr. Farinick stated the size of the building is not expected to change.
It was noted that contrary to conditions previously placed on the project, several trees were removed during the excavation for the new foundation. Mr. Farinick explained that for safety reasons, their removal was necessary.
The Planning Board reviewed a change to the driveway location on 12/7/2006. According to Mr. Farinick, NYSDOT has not contacted him with any concerns after their visit to the site.
Ms. Clark reviewed notes taken during a visit she made to the property on 11/17/06. They describe the site, and state the architect’s and insurance company’s reasons for removing the trees.
Ms. Clark informed Planning Board members she will notify the architect of other conditions placed on the project at the time of original approval.
The applicants are requesting a 10x10 ft. addition to an existing bedroom. If approved, the addition will be 69 ft. from the shoreline.
Zoning Issue: 160-24 C (1) b
Members noted the Zoning Board of Appeals Board previously approved a request for an extension to a deck/staircase on October 28, 2004.
A Site Visit to the property was scheduled for 5/18/2007 at 9:00 am.
Code Modification: Mr. Viscardi presented his revised wording of Section160-62 to those in attendance, including ZBA members Robert Goetsch and George Ianson. After discussion Tim Costello moved to recommend the Town Board approve adding the new language to Article XI of the Zoning Ordinance. Rolly Allen seconded.
Vote, Carried 7-0
Ayes: Swanson, Allen, Brown, Costello, Foster, Peterson, Siwek
Nays: none
John Brown moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 pm. E.J. Siwek seconded.
Vote: Carried, 7-0