HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-13- Storage unit definition TOWN OF GROTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)
Meeting Report
July 31 st, 2003 , 7: 00 PM
ZBA Members present: Pat Gaines, Lyle Raymond, Andrea Trzaska, Steve Thane. Not
present: John Pachai.
Item #I : Meeting Report for May 6th, 2003
The 5/6/03 Meeting Report is changed to delete references to a requested interpretation of
what a Campground is from the CEO. The ZBA does not have legal authority to provide
such interpretations to the CEO without an appeal from a decision made by the CEO.
Motion made by Steve Thane to approve this change; seconded by Pat Gaines; approved by
affirmation of all ZBA members present (Gaines, Raymond, Trzaska, Thane).
Item #2: Storage Facilities
It has been brought to the attention of the ZBA by the CEO that the Groton Code does not
define what a storage facility is, in particular, application of the Code to "storage trailers. "
The ZBA received information on storage facilities in regard to zoning codes from Heather
Filiberto, Senior Planner, Tompkins County Planning Department; and Lyle Raymond and
Steve Thane checked surrounding towns and the City of Ithaca to see what their Codes
contained concerning storage facilities (in two towns, nothing).
Item #3: Definition of Storage Unit
The ZBA recommends the following definition to be added to the Groton Code:
"Portable Accessory Storage Unit: A factory-produced accessory building brought to the
site as a trailer and intended to be used for storage. " This definition is derived from the
Mobile Home definition in the Groton Code, and relates to "accessory" and "building" as
it is defined in the Code.
Item #4: Application
The ZBA suggests that Special Permits be required where the Portable Accessory Storage
Unit or units exceed 200 sq. feet in floor dimensions, and is/are located on the site for a
period of time exceeding 30 days.
The recommended additions to the Groton Code defining a "Campground" and "Portable
Accessory Storage Unit" are to be sent to the Town Board for its consideration.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Report by L. Raymond, Chairperson.
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