Town of Hague Zoning Board of Appeals

June 22, 2006

Members present: George Ianson, Acting Chairman, Glen McKee, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pittman

Members absent: Mary Lou Doulin, Martin Fitzgerald, Jr., Robert Goetsch

Also present: Catherine Clark, Zoning Enforcement Officer

Nancy Young, Recording secretary

Open

George Ianson called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm.

Zoning Board members introduced themselves and welcomed new member Glen McKee.

Minutes

The minutes from the 5/25/2006 meeting were approved as written on a motion heard from Bill Pittman and seconded by George Ianson.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Old Business

Hague Volunteer Fire Department, (25.4-1-16), West Hague Rd. OC1

The Fire Department is requesting a modification to the variance they received from the ZBA on 1/26/2006. They would like to remove a defective canvas covering on the small pavilion and replace it with corrugated metal or plastic/fiberglass. Supports would need to be modified in order to carry the additional weight. The roof will be similar to that on the larger pavilion, according to Cathy Clark.

Cathy Clark also noted the area around the pavilion has been seeded and the septic appears to be okay, conditions stated for the approval granted in January.

Berms have been installed, seeded and graded in order to reduce the impact of storm water on the neighboring property. The LGPC will be reviewing the storm water plan at its 7/19th meeting.

A motion to grant the variance adjustment was made by Lindsay Mydlarz.

There will be no undesirable change produced in the character of the neighborhood or to the detriment of nearby properties.

The benefit sought could be achieved by another method. They could replace the canvas cover with another material but it would not affect any change in the way they would do it.

            The request is not substantial.

The variance modification will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood.

            The difficulty was self created but the request is a modification only.

Bill Pittman seconded the motion.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

New Business

Berger, (12.18-1-17), Lakeshore Dr., TR1

The applicant wishes to remove a portion of an existing deck/walkway on north side of their property that encroaches on the neighbors property. They would like to build a new staircase, with a top landing, on the lake side of the property, parallel with the existing deck.

They are seeking approval for a portion of the pre-existing deck. New construction will be within 50 ft. of the shoreline.  They will also need a variance for the sideline setback for the existing deck.

The Bergers purchased the property without knowledge of the zoning violations.

At its recent meeting on 6/1/2006, the Planning Board noted the applicant has revised the original plan based on suggestions from the Board. All agreed the new plan is better, making the lot less non-conforming. The Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend the ZBA approve the revised plans.

George Ianson moved to deem the application complete and scheduled a Public Hearing for 7/27/2006. Lindsay Mydlarz seconded the motion.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

VanVoorhis, (42.12-1-25), Lakeshore Dr., TR1

The applicants wish to build an addition to their home resulting in a 332% increase in square footage. Shoreline setbacks from the lake will be met, but the proposed addition will be 25 ft from a stream. The area of the lot is 1.96 acres; lot coverage would be 25.2%. The home will have 10 bathrooms and 1 kitchen. The property is located within the town sewer system. Measures will be taken to preserve the large trees near the construction site.

The project falls within the NYS Fresh Water Act guidelines because of its proximity to the brook.. The Warren County Planning Board, the LGPC, NYSDEC, and the APA will also review the proposal.

A Site Visit will be made to the property on 7/13/2006, (immediately following the Rebenack visit).

Lindsay Mydlarz moved to deem the application complete and scheduled a Public Hearing for 7/27/2006. Glen McKee seconded the motion.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

The Board questioned if plans could be adjusted to meet the setback to the brook.

Rebenack, (93.16-1-38) Sabbath Day Point Rd. TR1R

The applicant would like to build a 52 ft. by 5 ft. high, natural stone retaining wall to control erosion of the shoreline. The wall would start on the eastern property line and extend to the existing dock to the west. Construction would be within the shoreline and sideline setbacks.

Application has been made to the LGPC.

After review, Zoning Board members were unclear about information presented on the application and felt it was incomplete.

            Will the wall be a stacked stone wall or poured with stone facing?

            Will it have footings?

            Clarification is needed for the figures describing the existing and proposed dimensions

            for the property.

Mr. Rebenack has given permission for members to visit the site. A Site Visit was scheduled for  7/13/2006 at 7 pm. Cathy Clark will request the area be staked.

Members agreed on the need for consistency when reviewing retaining walls.

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Adjournment

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A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm was heard from Lindsay Mydlarz and seconded by Bill Pittman.

Vote: Carried, 4-0