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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-12 - BZA 05() Ulysses Zoning Board of Appeals April 12 , 1999 Present : George Tselekis, Ken Christianson, Carl Mann, building inspector Alex Rachun and Kurt McMillan, Michael May , and Edward Thayer. Recording minutes : Deb Austic George called the hearing to order at 7 : 31 p . m. The Board reviewed the variance application for Charles Indelicato at 5 Maplewood Road, tax map #29- 1 - 41 . Mr. Indelicato could not be present so Alex explained the variance for a house on an existing lot. The house would meet all the setbacks, but not the lot size, frontage, or 200 ' diameter. Ken questioned the size of the house and whether the well and septic would be adequate . Alex explained that he was asking for a variance for the largest house possible (up to 8500 square feet) and health department permits would be required before he would issue a building permit. Alex confirmed that all neighbors were notified and there were no comments. Ken made a motion that the variance was not substantial, there would be no increase in population, no detriment to the neighborhood, no other way to obviate the problem, and in the interests of justice that the variance be granted. Carl seconded the motion and the Board voted. Ken — AYE Carl — AYE George — AYE The motion passed and variance was granted . The Board next considered the variance application of Debra Austic and Ron Loz. Deb explained the project to put a 16x24 ' addition on the side of the house and a 20x24 ' garage at the end of the driveway . Deb explained that the property was % acre and both addition and garage are on the side of the house with no close neighbors . Both Alex confirmed that the neighbors were notified. Carl made a motion that the variance was not substantial, there would be no increase in population, no detriment to the neighborhood, no other way to obviate the problem, and in the interests of justice that the variance be granted. Ken seconded the motion and the Board voted. Carl — AYE Ken — AYE George — AYE The motion passed and variance granted . Alex explained the request for interpretation of the zoning ordinance to allow tractor repair in the residential district by Kurt McMillan and Edward Thayer. The ordinance allows auto repair in the commercial district. Carl explained that he would abstain from both votes because he was related to McMillan and felt because of the precedent-setting nature he would also abstain from a vote on Thayer' s request. Alex noted the response from Bruce Wilson, attorney for the town, and George read the 4/6/99 letter into the record . Thayer and McMillan each explained their situations and the locations of the properties, existing barns that would be used for the business . The Board discussed home occupations and the relation to the interpretation requested. The Board decided to schedule another meeting to discuss the interpretation at a time when enough members would be present to vote . Monday, April 26, 1999 at 7 : 30 p . m . was tentatively selected to the meeting, pending confirmation with the absent board members . The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 20 p.m .