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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-07 J ' Town of L Wednesday, December 7 , 2005 5 : 00 PM , Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS (* Denotes present) * Steve White, Chair * David Dittman Linda Hirvonen Wayne Lucas * Dan Konowalow * Ronald Bricker * Richard G. Platt, Code Enforcement Officer * Bud Shattuck, Deputy Town Supervisor PUBLIC PRESENT Lucinda Jacobs Lucille Kemple • David Skolfield Claudia Brenner Barbara Hulbert GENERAL BUSINESS Stephen White, Chairman of the board called the meeting to order at 5 : 00 PM . Mr. White clarified for the record that the Legal Notice should have said "Area" Variance . With that being said, the Legal Notice published in the Ithaca Journal was read . Danield Konowalow made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 5 : 03PM . Ronald Bricker seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Lucille Kemple, 22 Stormv View Drive, Parcel #41 445 51 , R1 District • Area Variance for : Second Dwelling Unit attached to home ZBA 12/07/05, Amended 1 / 17/06 • Architect Claudia Brenner appeared before the board with a brief overview of the proposed project. Mrs . Kemple is requesting an Area Variance to attach a second dwelling unit to her existing home . The proposed request would consist of a 1 , 100 square feet dwelling unit attached to the existing home . The requirements for the R1 district allow a maximum area of 750 square feet to be added . Public Comments : Barbara Hulbert questioned the board if by granting this Variance would it set a precedence for others, or would they have to go through the entire process/hearings as the Kemple ' s? Richard Platt advised Mrs . Hulbert that each case is handled individually. This is not a blanket approval, it is a Variance issued to a single individual . Ronald Bricker made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 5 : 10 PM . Daniel Konowalow seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye • Stephen White — Aye Discussion : Ronald Bricker questioned if acceptance from The Tompkins County Health Department had been received. Claudia Brenner advised she has received a letter dated 11 /30/05 of acceptance from the Health Department. In addition Ms . Brenner provided the Health Department with an outlined proposal indicating how the new bathroom (s) 1 %2 will be hooked into the existing connector. David Dittman indicated if the proposal did not have a kitchen, than the applicant would not be applying for a Variance. Claudia Brenner further explained the only impact from the perspective of the neighborhood for the additional square footage would be the dormers . Daniel Konowalow had long term concerns for the home . Lucille Kemple explained she would reside in the main home until such time that she becomes incapacitated, at which time she would move to the smaller unit. Lucinda Jacobs advised she and her partner will remain living in the home . The home will not be sold . • A ZBA 12/07/05, Amended 1 /17/06 • Findings : • Whether benefit can be achieved by other means feasible to applicant No . • Undesirable change in neighborhood character or to nearby properties ; No . • Whether request is substantial ; No . • Whether request will have adverse physical or environmental effects ; No . • Whether alleged difficulty is self- created ; No Daniel Konowalow made a motion to accept the petition . David Dittman seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye • Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Ronald Bricker completed the SEQR. Ronald Bricker made a motion to declare a negative declaration . Daniel Konowalow seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Approval of November 15, 2005 Minutes Ronald Bricker made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted . Stephen White seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye • Daniel Konowalow - Aye Z13A 12/07/05, Amended 1 / 17/06 • Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Other Business Richard Platt brought before the board an application for acceptance/denial for Dwight & Donna Hormbrook, 2 Sharon Drive, Parcel # 37 . 1 -2 -35 . 1 . Mr. Platt explained that the Hormbrook ' s purchased a home that was previously subdivided and consolidated back to make one lot. The Hornibrook ' s would like to split it as it was before and build a new home. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Zoning Board of Appeals that neither lot would conform to The Town of Lansing Rules and Regulations therefore, they would deny the case . Chairman Resignation Stephen White advised the members present that he would be stepping down from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 31 , 2005 . Richard Platt further explained The Town Board appointed Gregory Travis, Planning Board Member to fill Stephen White ' s position effective January 1 , 2006 for a term of one year. Ronald Bricker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5 : 45 PM. David Dittman seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . • • 0 a 0 c 0 a 0 0 0 0 N co fD y O U co C � R n C O m t0 O O N � i0 O w 0 ro 0 0 m 0 N CO O fD O N a 0 0 x o x x o x x x o 0 m `s € a d w m C s C N y ? 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Platt, Code Enforcement Officer * Bud Shattuck, Deputy Town Supervisor PUBLIC PRESENT Lucinda Jacobs Lucille Kemple • David Skolfield Claudia Brenner Barbara Hulbert GENERAL BUSINESS Stephen White, Chairman of the board called the meeting to order at 5 : 00 PM, Mr. White clarified for the record that the Legal Notice should have said "Area" Variance . With that being said , the Legal Notice published in the Ithaca Journal was read. Dameld Konowalow made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 5 : 03PM . Ronald Bricker seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Lucille Kemple, 22 Stormy View Drive, Parcel #41 1 15 51 , R1 District • Area Variance for : Second DwellinI4 Unit attached to home ZBA 12/07/05 Architect Claudia Brenner appeared before the board with a brief overview of the • proposed project. Mrs . Kemple is requesting an Area Variance to attach a second dwelling unit to her existing home. The proposed request would consist of a 1 , 100 square feet dwelling unit attached to the existing home . The requirements for the R1 district allow a maximum area of 750 square feet to be added . Public Comments : Barbara Hulbert questioned the board if by granting this Variance would it set a precedence for others, or would they have to go through the entire process/hearings as the Kemple ' s? Richard Platt advised Mrs . Hulbert that each case is handled individually. This is not a blanket approval , it is a Variance issued to a single individual . Ronald Bricker made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 5 : 10 PM . Daniel Konowalow seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye • Stephen White — Aye Discussion : Ronald Bricker questioned if acceptance from The Tompkins County Health Department had been received . Claudia Brenner advised she has received a letter dated 11 /30/05 of acceptance from the Health Department. In addition Ms . Brenner provided the Health Department with an outlined proposal indicating how the new bathroom (s) l % will be hooked into the existing connector. David Dittman indicated if the proposal did not have a kitchen, than the applicant would not be applying for a Variance. Claudia Brenner further explained the only impact from the perspective of the neighborhood for the additional square footage would be the dormers . Daniel Konowalow had long terin concerns for the home. Lucille Kemple explained she would reside in the main home until such time that she becomes incapacitated, at which time she would move to the smaller unit. Lucinda Jacobs advised she and her partner will remain living in the home . The home will not be sold . - I <, ZBA 12/07/05 Cob • Findings : • Whether benefit can be achieved by other means feasible to applicant No . • Undesirable change in neighborhood character or to nearby properties ; No . • Whether request is substantial ; No . • Whether request will have adverse physical or environmental effects ; No . • Whether alleged difficulty is self- created ; No Daniel Konowalow made a motion to accept the petition. David Dittman seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye • Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Ronald Bricker completed the SEQR. Ronald Bricker made a motion to declare a negative declaration . Daniel Konowalow seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman — Aye Daniel Konowalow - Aye Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Approval of November 15, 2005 Minutes Ronald Bricker made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted . Stephen White seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman - Aye • Linda Hirvonen - Aye ZBA 12/07/05 Stephen White — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Other Business Richard Platt brought before the board an application for acceptance/denial for Dwight & Donna Hornibrook, 2 Sharon Drive, Parcel # 37 . 1 -2 -35 . 1 . Mr. Platt explained that the Hormbrook ' s purchased a home that was previously subdivided and consolidated back to make one lot. The Hormbrook ' s would like to split it as it was before and build a new home. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Zoning Board of Appeals that neither lot would conform to The Town of Lansing Rules and Regulations therefore, they would deny the case. Chairman Resignation Stephen White advised the members present that he would be stepping down from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 31 , 2005 . Richard Platt further explained The Town Board appointed Gregory Travis, Planning Board Member to fill Stephen White ' s position effective January 1 , 2006 for a term of one year. Ronald Bricker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5 : 45 PM . David Dittman seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Ronald Bricker - Aye David Dittman - Aye Linda Hirvonen - Aye Stephen White -- Aye MOTION CARRIED . Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting December 7 , 2005 5 : 00 PM Visitors Please Sign In Below : (Please Print) Name Address cxaob �Iavic� S o� Ci te a ad7brA TOWN of LANSING �+ B "Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty " • 9. 'ZONING , PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Box 186 Lansing, NY 14882 �1 �1 E-mail : tolcodes@twcny. rr. com Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting December 07 , 2005 5 * 00 PM Lansing Town Hall — Large Court Room Agenda TV= PAM& roa 5:00 PM Area Variance for. Second Dwelling Unit attached to home. Applicant : Lucille S. Kemple, 22 Stormy View Drive, Parcel # 41 :1 =15.51 , R1 District. Approval of November 15, 2005 Minutes •