TOWN OF HAGUE

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES

DATE: JULY 23, 2009

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:  NONE

 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

 

At 7:00pm Chairman, Robert Goetsch called the meeting to order.

 

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS:

 

Jon Hanna, Martin Fitzgerald II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pitman, Chairman, Robert Goetsch, ZEO, Cathy Clark and recording secretary, Kim Coffin

 

Absent: Glenn McKee

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MEETING OF: MAY 28, 2009

Jon Hanna made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2009 meeting. George Ianson 2nd the motion.

Roll call: Ayes: Jon Hanna, Martin Fitzgerald II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pitman and Robert Goetsch

Nays: None

Motion passed: 6-0

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairman, Robert Goetsch read the following:

1. CORBO (26.6-1-8) 36 Forest Bay Rd. (TR-1R)

The applicant is applying for a variance to construct a 5’ x 32’ walkway/deck to the lake side of an existing cabin, which currently sits 44’ from the lake.

 

The applicant is also applying to the Planning Board for a 14’ x 22’ screened porch, with a fireplace, over an existing flagstone patio. If approved it would sit 50’ from the MHW of Lake George.

Zoning issues: 160-50  B (b) Shoreline setback

 

CORBO CONTINUE :

 

Mr. and Mrs. Corbo were in attendance for the meeting.

 

ZEO, Cathy Clark reviewed the application and photos of the property with Zoning Board Members.  Cathy also stated that the applicants have stated that the improvements need to be made to the walkway so that repairs and general maintenance can be made to the home in a safe manner due to the current steep slope of the property.

 

Mr. Corbo spoke about the fireplace that they would like to include on the property.  He stated that the fireplace they are looking at is a prefabricated fireplace with a stainless steel chimney.

 

ZEO, Cathy Clark stated that the screened in porch will have no APA impact.

 

Jon Hanna made a motion to deem the application complete and include it on next month’s agenda.  Chairman, Robert Goetsch 2nd the motion

Roll call: Ayes: Jon Hanna, Martin Fitzgerald II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pitman and Robert Goetsch

Nays: None

Motion passed: 6-0

 

A site visit was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 6:00pm.

 

 

Chairman, Robert Goetsch read the following:

2. BURKLE (76.12-1-11) 41 Tower Point Rd. (Hamlet S-R)

The applicant would like to place a 10’ x 18’ storage shed 15’ from the front line setback.  The proposed area has been used as a parking area for many years, so the ground is already compacted and cleared of vegetation.

Zoning issue: 160-22 A frontline setback

Planning Board issue: 160-22 C (1) (b) new construction within 100’ of the lake.

 

ZEO, Cathy Clark reviewed the application as well as aerial photos of the property with Zoning Board members. She also reviewed the septic layout for the compound. After reviewing the application, Jon Hanna stated that the tree coverage is a benefit for coverage from the lake. Also, ZEO Cathy Clark states that there is heavy foliage towards the existing neighbors.

 

 

 

BURKLE CONTINUE:

ZEO, Cathy Clark is going to verify what the foundation will consist of.

Martin Fitzgerald II made a motion to deem the application complete. Bill Pitman 2nd the motion.

Roll call: Ayes: Jon Hanna, Martin Fitzgerald II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pitman and Robert Goetsch

Nays: None

Motion passed: 6-0

 

A site visit was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 after the Corbo site visit.

 

OTHER BUSINESS: NONE

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

At 7:20pm Lindsay Mydlarz made a motion to adjourn.  Jon Hanna 2nd the motion.

Roll call: Ayes: Jon Hanna, Martin Fitzgerald II, George Ianson, Lindsay Mydlarz, Bill Pitman and Robert Goetsch

Nays: None

Motion passed: 6-0

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Kim Coffin, Recording Secretary