HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-14-BZA � 7
Ulysses Zoning Board of Appeals
September 14, 1998
Present : Jim Hickey, Ken Christianson, Carl Mann, Building Inspector Alex Rachun,
Recording minutes : Deb Austic
Jim Hickey, acting chair, called the hearing to order at 7 : 38 p .m . to consider the
application of David Golden, 1673 Trumansburg Road . The existing house did not meet
the requirement of 50 ' from the right of way . Golden planned to build a 2 story, 2 room
addition on the back. Neighbor Carl Walden called Alex to say he was in was in favor of
the addition . Don Rodisky, another neighbor, was present and stated he was also in favor
of the addition. All the neighbors had been notified and there was no opposition to the
addition.
Ken made a motion that since the variation was not substantial, and there would
be no increase in services, and no detriment to the neighborhood, and there was no other
method to solve the problem, and in the interest of justice that the variance be granted .
Carl seconded the motion . The Board voted.
Ken — AYE
Carl — AYE
Jim — AYE
The motion passed and variance was granted .
At 7 : 45 p.m. the Board reviewed the application of Philip Colella, 1459
Taughannock Blvd to build an addition. The builder, Rob Pitkin was present representing
the applicant. John Driscoll was present representing the adjacent property owned by
Crowbar Realty. Driscoll stated they were in favor of the addition, but were concerned
about the location of the property line as depicted . Alex explained the Board could not
make a determination about the property boundary, which would be a civil issue. The
concern before the Board was a variance for the addition. Pitkin stated he used the center
of the stream as the boundary, to which Driscoll agreed. Driscoll also pointed out that the
street address of the property was listed incorrectly . The tax map number and owner
name were listed correctly so the Board determined a decision could be rendered. Alex
stated he mailed notices to other neighbors and received no responses . No one appeared
in opposition. The only reservation was an issue that was not before the Board.
Ken made a motion that since the size of the variance was not substantial
considering lake property, and there would be no increase on governmental facilities, and
no change in the neighborhood, and there was no other method to obviate the problem,
and in the interest of justice, that the variance be granted. Carl seconded the motion. The
Board voted.
Ken — AYE
Carl — AYE
Jim — AYE
The motion was passed and variance granted . Carl made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Ken, passed unanimously . The hearing ended at 8 : 05 p .m.
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