Town
of
March 27, 2008
The Public Hearing portion of the meeting was opened by Chairman Goetsch at 7
pm.
Connolly, (26.18-1-8)
The public notice was read. No written
comments were received. No remarks were made. The public hearing for Connolly
was closed on an approved motion made by Glenn McKee and seconded by Lindsay
Mydlarz.
Sperling
(59.20-1-5)
The public hearing for Sperling was opened and the notice read. Mr. Sperling was in attendance and said ,
“The plan says it all.” There was one written comment received from neighbors
Gerald Crammond, Jane Crammond
and Ethel Andrus indicating no objections. The public hearing for Sperling was closed at 7:04 pm on an approved motion made
by
The regular monthly meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals then began at 7:05 pm.
Introduction of the Board: Chairman
Members absent: George Ianson
Also attending: Zoning Enforcement Officer Catherine Clark, Acting Recording
Secretary Judy Stock
After introductions, the minutes of the January 28, 2008
meeting as written were approved on a motion by Glenn McKee and a second by
Vote to approve 6-0
Connolly, (26.18-1-8) 9236 Lakeshore Dr. TR-1
Chairman Goetsch reviewed the request for an addition to a
legal non-conforming structure. A 60 sq. ft. raised walkway is proposed for the
purpose of relocating the entrance to the structure. The existing 20 sq. ft. walkway
will be removed. Although the entire structure will be renovated, all other
components of the structure will remain within the original footprint. A 22%
increase in living space is proposed. A storm-water plan has been submitted.
The zoning issue before the Board is in relation to Zoning Code Section 160-62
A (2) Non-conforming structures. The Planning Board has recommended approval.
Cathy Clark reported that the Warren County Planning Board reported no county
impact.
Donna Charboneau moved to approve the application and
it was seconded by Glenn McKee. Donna then reviewed the findings of fact.
Will there be an undesirable change produced in the character of the
neighborhood or to the detriment of nearby properties? No.
Can the benefit sought be achieved by another method? No. The raised walkway
will have a minimal impact.
Is the request substantial? No.
Will the variance have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood.? No.
Was the difficulty was self-created? Not by the applicant, by the original
builders.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Chairman
All members in attendance voted to approve the motion.
Sperling
(59.20-1-5)
Chairman Goetsch reviewed the request to construct a 26 ft. by
32 ft. two-car garage with storage above. Due to the contour of the land, the
only accessible land area for the location of the garage will be within 7 ft.
of the front property line and 12 ft. from the rear property line. The zoning
issue before the Board is in relation to Zoning Code section 160-23 Front and
Rear setbacks in TR-1. The Planning Board recommended approval with the
stipulation that there is no encroachment on the town right-of-way. Cathy Clark
said that she had received a foundation sketch and had information from a 1955
county easement. It is believed that the roadway is the right of way. Mr. Sperling will contact Superintendent of Highways Don Smith
to ensure the proper swale for the culvert.
Glenn McKee moved to approve the application and it was seconded by Lindsay
Mydlarz. Glenn then reviewed the findings of fact.
Will there be an undesirable change produced in the character of the
neighborhood or to the detriment of nearby properties? No.
Can the benefit sought be achieved by another method? No.
Is the request substantial? No.
Will the variance have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood.? No.
Was the difficulty was self-created? No, the applicant didn’t create the land
although it was suggested that he could live without the garage.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Chairman
All members in attendance voted to approve the motion.
There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made
by Lindsay Mydlarz and seconded by Martin Fitzgerald, II. All approved and the
meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Acting Secretary