DRAFT COPY
Town of Hague Zoning Board of Appeals
February 23, 2006
Present: Robert Goetsch, Chairman
Mary Lou Doulin, Martin Fitzgerald, Jr., George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pittman
Absent: Tina King
Also attending: Catherine Clark, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Nancy Young, Recording Secretary
Robert Goetsch called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Public Hearing
More, (43.5-2-35), Dock Rd. Hamlet/TR1
Mr. More was in attendance to answer any questions concerning his request to replace/cover an existing concrete patio and stairs with wooden decking and stairs within 50 ft. of the lake.
With no comments being heard either for or against the project, George Ianson moved and Martin Fitzgerald seconded the motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 pm.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
Regular Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals began at 7:04 pm with an introduction of the Board members.
The minutes from January 26, 2006 were approved as written on a motion heard from Martin Fitzgerald and seconded by George Ianson.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
More, (43.5-2-35), Dock Rd. Hamlet/TR1
The applicant wishes to replace/cover an existing concrete patio and stairs with wooden decking and stairs within 50 ft. of the lake. A slight increase (.48%) in size is expected.
Robert Goetsch made note of the recommendations for approval made by the Planning Board at their last meeting:
Removing the concrete and replacing it with crushed stone would create a more environmentally sound area.
The variance request is minimal.
The homeowner has limited options.
There would be no adverse effect to the neighborhood.
Cathy Clark reported that crushed stone is already in place as a result of the septic installation.
Martin Fitzgerald moved to accept the recommendations of the Planning Board and approve the variance request. George Ianson seconded the motion.
In further discussion it was determined that:
The proposal will not have an undesirable effect to the character of the neighborhood or to the detriment of nearby properties.
The benefit cannot be achieved by any other method feasible to the applicant other than an area variance.
The request is not substantial.
The project will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
The alleged difficulty is not self created.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
Harrison, (43.17-1-1), Lakeshore Dr., TR-1
The applicant wishes to erect a 4 ft. by 320 ft. fence six inches from the property line. A fence is considered a structure, therefore a variance waiving the sideline setback requirement is needed.
The new fence will be 75 ft. from road, (highway ROW is 34 ft.) and will extend the existing, grand-fathered fence. According to Cathy Clark, Warren County has deemed the project “no impact”.
A motion to accept the application and schedule a Public Hearing for next month was heard from Bill Pittman. Mary Lou Doulin seconded.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
The homeowner has given permission for ZBA members to visit the site.
Navitsky, (93.19-1-10) Lakeshore Dr. RC
Mr. Richard Parker was in attendance to explain the applicants’ request to construct a single family dwelling and garage.
The barn currently located 9 ft. from the rear property line will be removed.
Plans call for a handicapped ramp into the house which will place construction for the detached garage 16 ft. from the rear line. A variance granting relief from the required 25 ft. is needed.
Lot coverage, including buildings and driveway, will be 16.4%, exceeding the allowable 5%.
The .51 acre parcel is a legal, non-conforming lot, and has been transferred to Mrs. Navitsky through Section 160-61 of the Town Ordinance (Gifts and Devises). An APA jurisdictional inquiry regarding Gifts and Devises is underway.
George Ianson moved and Martin Fitzgerald seconded a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for next month.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm was made by Martin Fitzgerald and seconded by Lindsay Mydlarz.
Vote. Approved, 6-0