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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-19 - BZA TOWN OF ULYSSES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 04/19/06 APPROVED 06/21/06 PRESENT : BZA Members Carl Mann, Andy Glasner, Gerald Van Orden; Zoning Typist Robin Carlisle Peck, Deputy Supervisor Dick Coogan, UNEXCUSED : Joel Warren, Chairman George Tselekis APPLICANT : James Seamon PUBLIC : Steve Manchiki Mr. Mann informed all in attendance the meeting would proceed at 7 : 40 pm in the event Mr. Tselekis was running late . Mr. Mann introduced himself and stated he would be Acting Chairperson for the evening; he called the meeting and a duly advertised public hearing to order at 7 : 40 pm. They have convened to hear an area variance requested by James Seamon for the property located at 3170 Taughannock Park Road for the purpose of building a residence. Mr. Maim requested Mr. Seamon tell what his plans for the property are. Mr. Seamon stated he would like to build a 2500 square foot home in the middle of the lot, it would be behind the utility line with a storage building up to the back corner of the lot. This would be a small pole barn for storing a tractor and equipment. He wants to build a stone home that would be very lovely and that is about it. Mr. Maim asked if the audience had any comments . Mr. Manchiki asked Mr. Seamon where the property would be located on the lot. Mr. Seamon replied it would be on the lower section, it would be in front of the studio with a walkout basement. There would be a driveway between the studio and the house. Mr. Glasner asked if the audience had any concerns . Mr. Manchiki replied he did not. Mr. Mann noted there were no letters written or sent to the Board regarding this project. He asked if the Board members had any questions or concerns . Mr. Van Orden asked how long Mr. Seamon had owned the property. Mr. Seamon stated he has owned it for 3 years and he has a shop on the property. He is a carpenter and resides on Cayuga Street, he does not have room for his equipment where he currently resides. This would allow him to maintain his shop and his residence in one central location. Mr. Glasner MOVED, Mr. Van Orden SECONDED a motion, WHEREAS, there will no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood and no detriment to nearby properties resulting from the requested variance with the reduced amount of frontage WHEREAS, the benefits sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by a feasible alternative method other than an area variance, WHEREAS , the variation is not substantial in comparison to the requirements in that it meets the previous requirement of 200 foot of frontage. WHEREAS, the variance requested will not have an adverse impact on the physical or the environmental conditions of the neighborhood, WHEREAS, the alleged difficulty was not self created . Zoning Board of Appeals 2 04/ 19/2006 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals approves the variance for James Seamon for the property located at 3170 Taughannock Park Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886 (Tax Parcel 13 . -4- 19) . Acting Chairman Mann called the vote : Mr. Glasner Aye Mr. Maim Aye Mr. Van Orden Aye The motion was carried unanimously, variance is approved. Minutes : Mr. Maim requested the minutes be reviewed from the 03/29/06 ; he asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes . Mr. Glasner offered a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Mr. VanOrden seconded. Acting Chairman Mann called the vote : Mr. Glasner Aye Mr. Mann Aye Mr. Van Orden Aye Minutes of meeting 03/29/06 approved as presented. Mr. Mann adjourned the meeting at 7 : 45 pm . Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Zoning Typist 06/21 /06