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Minutes for the
Village of Cayuga Heights
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
April 7, 2014
Present: Members Chair J. Young, A. Shull, R. Parker, K. Sigel, Alternates M. Eisner and S.
Manning
Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross, VCH Deputy Clerk A. Podufalski
1. Meeting called to order
Meeting called to order by Chair J. Young at 7:05 pm.
Chair J. Young appointed Alternate M. Eisner as a voting member for the meeting.
2. Variance Applications
A. 878 Highland Road
Chair J. Young reviewed the public notice.
Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross gave a background summary on the case.
The agent for the applicant explained further details regarding the variance
request.
Public comment- No members of the public wished to comment.
In the absence of an attorney, the Board determined the variance request is a
Type II action exempt under Section 617.5(c) of SEQR based on findings from
previous cases.
The Board answered the findings questions as follows:
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION
ADOPTED ON (APRIL 7, 2014) FOR APPEAL NO. 2014-2
Motion made by: M. Eisner
Motion seconded by: R. Parker
WHEREAS:
A. This matter involves consideration of the following proposed action: granting of
an area variance to allow construction of a second floor addition w ith a height of
28.75’, which is more than the 25’ allowed by Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning
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Section 5: Height of Buildings. The property in question is known as 878 Highland
Road (see attached map) tax map # 7.-4-1.6 and
B. On April 7, 2014 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 April 7, 2014 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 April 7, 2014 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:
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:
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: 1) The front of the house is compliant. 2) The neighbors had
no objections. 3) A two story house conforms better to the neighborhood.
Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method feasible
for the applicant to pursue other than an area variance.
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Finding:
YES______, NO X because: The only other alternative would be less appealing.
Whether the requested area variance is substantial.
Finding:
YES______, NO X because: There is only a 14% change.
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: There will be no change in the existing footprint.
Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created.
Finding:
YES X NO_____ because: The applicant wants the addition.
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 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 construction of a second floor addition with a height of
28.75’, which is more than the 25’ allowed by Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Section 5:
Height of Buildings.
Conditions of Variance:
The enclosure must be built substantially as indicated in the plans submitted to the Board.
The vote on the foregoing motion was as follows:
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AYES: A. Shull NAYS:
K. Sigel
R. Parker
J. Young
M. Eisner
The motion was declared to be carried.
B. 8 Country Club Road
Chair J. Young reviewed the public notice.
Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross gave a background summary on the case.
The agent for the applicant explained further details regarding the variance
request.
Public comment- No members of the public wished to comment.
In the absence of an attorney, the Board discussed if the variance request is a
Type II action exempt under Section 617.5(c) of SEQR based on findings from
previous cases. The Board proceeded under the determination the variance is
likely a Type II action exempt under SEQR with the understanding they
would confirm the finding with the Village attorney.
The Board answered the findings questions as follows:
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION
ADOPTED ON (APRIL 7, 2014) FOR APPEAL NO. 2014-3
Motion made by: R. Parker
Motion seconded by: K. Sigel
WHEREAS:
A. This matter involves consideration of the following proposed action: granting
of an area variance to allow construction of a new 8’ high dumpster enclosure
located at approximately 1.3’ from front property line, which is less than the 30’
required by Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Section 6: Yards. The property in
question is known as 8 Country Club Road (see attached map) tax map # 14.-2-6.2
and
B. On April 7, 2014 the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Board of Appeals held
a public hearing regarding such action, and thereafter thoroughly reviewed and
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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 April 7, 2014 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 April 7, 2014 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:
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:
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: The enclosure would be more visually pleasing, but this is
mitigated because the location is not optimal.
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______, NO X because: The enclosure technically could be re-located, but it would
be less efficient.
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Whether the requested area variance is substantial.
Finding:
YES X NO______, because: This is mitigated because the street is not open and the
structure only covers a small portion of the property line.
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: The enclosure would limit animal access to the dumpsters.
Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created.
Finding:
YES X NO_____ because: the applicant wanted easy truck access for the dumpster.
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 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 construction of a new 8’ high dumpster enclosure
located at approximately 1.3’ from front property line, which is less than the 30’ required by
Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Section 6: Yards.
Conditions of Variance:
1) This decision is subject to a final SEQR determination as advised by the Village
attorney.
2) This variance expires if the neighboring road right of way is developed at any time.
3) The enclosure must be built substantially as indicated in the plans submitted to the
Board.
4) The enclosure must be finished in a similar fashion as the exterior of the apartment
complex.
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The vote on the foregoing motion was as follows:
AYES: A. Shull NAYS: M. Eisner
K. Sigel
R. Parker
J. Young
The motion was declared to be carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
APPROVING MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2014
RESOLVE that the written, reviewed and revised minutes of January 6, 2014
meeting are hereby approved with Alternate M. Eisner abstaining.
4. Other Business
No other business discussed.
5. Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 8:011pm.