Town of Hague
Zoning Board of Appeals
December 23, 2004
Joint Planning and Zoning Public Hearing
Zoning Board members in attendance: Chairman Robert Goetsch, Bruce Clark,
Mary Lou Doulin, Bill Pittman, Tina King
Zoning Board members absent: George Ianson, Nelson Waters
Planning Board members in attendance: Chairman David Swanson, Cathy Clark, Tim Costello, Pam Peterson
Planning Board members absent: Rolly Allen, Peter Foster, John Brown
Also in attendance: Graham Bailey, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Nancy Trombley, Recording Secretary
R. Goetsch, Chairman of the ZBA called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Wilen, (43.13-1-4), Lakeshore Dr., TR1
G. Bailey briefly reviewed Mr. Wilen’s subdivision proposal which would create two undersized parcels, each 1.08 acre in size.
G. Bailey read the following letters:
Virginia Smith, 101 Oneida Dr. 12/18/04 –
opposed
Ann Shakeshaft, e-mail, no address - 12/16/04 and 12/21/04 - requested the Public Hearing remain open, has concerns
Daniel and Abigail Rheingold, 15 Abenakis Dr. 12/21/04 - No objections but suggest conditions
John Macionis, 9500 Lakeshore Dr. 1/16/04 - opposed
Gil Engler, e-mail – no address 12/15/04 opposed but suggested conditions if approved
Ann Shakeshaft, e-mail, no address - 12/21/04 requesting the meeting remain open until new survey is completed
R. Goetsch called for comments from the floor.
David Darrin read a statement in opposition to the project. Copy in file.
G. Bailey noted the Planning Board has recommended a conditional approval.
D. Swanson, Chairman of the Planning Board, asked for comments specifically related to the subdivision. There were none.
It was decided to keep the Public Hearing period open and reconvene on 1/27/05.
Wilson, (93.12-1-10), Lakeshore Dr., TR1
Applicant wishes to extend a roof over an existing deck which encroaches on the sideline setback.
No letters were received concerning the variance request.
No one in attendance spoke for or against the project.
G. Bailey made note of the Planning Board’s recommendation of approval.
A motion to close the Wilson portion of the Public Hearing was heard from R. Goetsch at 7:30 pm. T. King seconded.
Vote: Approved by all in attendance.
Regular Meeting
Those present: Chairman Robert Goetsch, Bruce Clark, Mary Lou Doulin, Tina King,
Bill Pittman
Those absent: George Ianson, Nelson Waters
Also in attendance: Zoning Enforcement Officer, Graham Bailey
Recording Secretary, Nancy Trombley
The regular monthly meeting of the ZBA was called to order at 7:30 pm by R. Goetsch.
The minutes from the December 1, 2004 meeting were approved on a motion made by B. Clark, second by M. Doulin.
Vote: Approved, 4-0-1
Ayes: Goetsch, Clark, Doulin, Pittman
Nays: none
Abstain: King
Wilson, (93.12-1-10), Lakeshore Dr., TR-1
R. Goetsch reviewed the request to extend a roof over an existing deck which encroaches on the sideline setback. He made note of the Planning Board’s Site Visit and recommendation of approval by a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Wilson was in attendance and provided details of the proposal.
The height will be no greater than 24 ft.
There will be no additional sideline encroachment by the roof overhang.
No additional living space is planned.
The existing building is in need of repair. New construction will fortify the structure while enhancing the aesthetic quality of the home.
Motion:
B. Pittman moved to approve the variance request with the following conditions:
There will be no additional infringement by the roof line on the north side setback.
The building will be no more than 24 ft. in height
The area will remain a porch, no enclosure.
The variance is granted based on the following:
There will be no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood. The change will be an improvement.
The benefit cannot be sought by any other method.
The requested variance is not substantial.
The variance will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood.
The difficulty is not self created, it is needed to address structural problems.
T. King seconded the motion
Vote: Approved, 5-0
Icke, (16.14-1-16), Waltonian Rd., TR-1
Applicant wishes to move her garage closer to her home, modify the roof line of the house and expand the size of the upstairs bedrooms. Proposed construction falls within 50 ft. of the shoreline.
According to G. Bailey, construction on the roof is needed to address water problems. Plans call for a height increase of 4 ft. The roof will extend approximately 1 ft. closer to the lake. An existing chimney will be raised as well.
The new location of the garage will be 102 ft. from the shoreline.
Contractor, G. Farinick was available to answer questions from the Board.
Motion:
A motion was made by B. Clark to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for next month. T. King seconded.
Vote: Approved, 5-0
Other business
ZBA members were asked by G. Bailey to consider working on a joint committee with Planning and Town Board members to revise/clarify parts of the Hague Zoning Ordinance. It is hoped that a sub-committee comprised of two members from each board will meet during the next few months. TBD at next meeting.
According to G. Bailey, the definition of “yard” in the Zoning Ordinance states a setback must be measured from the furthest extremity of a structure. Therefore, roof overhang must be considered.
Training opportunities were announced by G. Bailey.
Saratoga - January
Hague- (with Dept of State and APA)- in February or April. G. Bailey will confirm date.
B. Clark will copy two articles from The Planning News concerning “conflict of interest”.
G. Bailey will investigate the possibility of ordering books about planning and zoning for board members.
Motion:
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm was heard from R. Goetsch. B. Clark seconded.
Vote: Approved, 5-0