HomeMy WebLinkAbout523 Highland Resolutions.pdfZBA Appeal No. 2012-24 Res. July 10, 2012
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON JULY 10, 2012 NO. 2012-24
Motion made by: K. Sigel
Motion seconded by: M. Eisner
WHEREAS:
A. This matter involves consideration of the following proposed action: granting
of an area variance to allow an existing 6’ high fence to remain at/near front
property line, which is less than the 25’ front yard setback required by the
Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Section 6: Yards. The property in question
is known as 523 Highland Road (see attached map) tax map # 12.-3-2; and
B. On July 10, 2012 the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals
held a public hearing regarding such action, and thereafter thoroughly
reviewed and analyzed (i) the materials and information presented by and on
behalf of the applicant(s) in support of this appeal, (ii) all other information
and materials rightfully before the Board, and (iii) all issues raised during the
public hearing and/or otherwise raised in the course of the Board’s
deliberations; and
C. On July 10, 2012, in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State
Environmental Conservation Law - the State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQR), and 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (c), the Village of Cayuga Heights
Zoning Board of Appeals determined that the proposed action is a Type II
action, and thus may be processed without further regard to SEQR; and
D. On July 10, 2012, in accordance with Section 712-b of the Village Law of the
State of New York and Village of Cayuga Heights Article IX #21, the Village
of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals, in the course of its deliberations,
took into consideration the benefit to the applicant if the area variance is
granted as weighed against the detriment to the health, safety and welfare of
the neighborhood or community by such grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals hereby makes the
following findings with respect to the specific criteria for such area variance
as set forth in Section 712-b of the Village Law of the State of New York and
Village of Cayuga Heights Article IX #21:
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Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the
neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties will be created by
granting the area variance.
Finding:
YES_____ NO X because: It is an existing fence that is well
hidden and the new proposed fencing will not be very noticeable.
Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some
method feasible for the applicant to pursue other than an area variance.
Finding:
YES X NO______, because: The picket fence could be removed
and a new compliant fence could be built. However, the proposed
variance would have less of a visual impact.
Whether the requested area variance is substantial.
Finding:
YES X NO X because: 1) Yes, in regards to Upland Rd as there is
a 0’ setback on a substantial portion. 2) No, in regards to Highland
Rd as there is a 15’ setback on a small portion.
Whether the proposed area variance will have an adverse effect or impact
on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district.
Finding:
YES_____ NO X because: It is an existing fence and there have
been no objections from neighbors regarding the current variance
request.
Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created.
Finding:
YES X NO______, because: The applicant built the fence.
1. It is hereby determined by the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of
Appeals that the following variance is GRANTED AND APPROVED (with
conditions, if any, as indicated), it being further determined that such
variance is the minimum necessary and adequate to grant relief and at the
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same time preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood and the
health, safety and welfare of the community:
Description of Variance:
Granting of an area variance to allow an existing 6’ high fence (or a 7’
replacement as noted below in condition #1) to remain at/near front property
line, which is less than the 25’ front yard setback required by the Village of
Cayuga Heights Zoning Section 6: Yards.
Conditions of Variance:
1) Fencing above 4’ along Upland Rd if replaced must be constructed of a
similar wire material that is along the driveway and be no higher than 7’.
2) All other portions of the fence will remain substantially as constructed.
The vote on the foregoing motion was as follows:
AYES: J. Young, K. Sigel, R. Parker, A. Shull, and M. Eisner
NAYS: None
The motion was declared to be carried.
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS:
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS)
I, Angela Podufalski, Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution is an exact copy of the same adopted by the
Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals at a regular meeting on
July 10, 2012,
_________________________________
Deputy Village Clerk
Village of Cayuga Heights
A copy of said resolution being sent to the applicant and filed with the Village Clerk on
July_______, 2012