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Town of Lansing
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:00 PM, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS
(*Denotes present)
* Gregg Travis,Chairman David Dittman
* Linda Hirvonen * Dan Konowalow
* Ronald Bricker,Alternate Member * Henry (Hurf)Sheldon
Jeffrey Overstrom,Engineer&Planning Coordinator
* Bud Shattuck,Town Board Liaison
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt,ZBA Attorney
PUBLIC PRESENT
Stephanie Spackman
Chris Bordlemay
Bert Fortner
James Mason
GENERAL BUSINESS
Gregg Travis called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Public Hearing for: Area Variance, Applicant: Stephanie
Spackman, 181 Ludlowville Road, Tax Parcel No. 26.-6-9
Stephanie Spackman appeared before the Board with her Architect Bert Fortner.
Ms. Spackman is requesting an Area Variance to allow her to remove the small
utility room and add an addition and front porch to the east side of her existing
home. The existing home is non conforming to the current setbacks.
Chairman Travis acknowledged the Legal Notice published in The Ithaca
Journal.
Linda Hirvonen made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7:01 PM. Henry
(Hurf) Sheldon Seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon-Aye
Gregg Travis-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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Mr. Konowalow arrived at the Meeting after the Public Hearing was opened.
Member/Public Comments/Concerns:
Gregg Travis advised from Mr. Fortner that the numbers submitted on the plans
look to be incorrect. Mr. Travis further stated that, 0.208 acres is approximately
9,000 sq. ft., not 3,484 sq. ft. The proposed lot coverage would then be 14.3%
coverage.
James Mason: Encouraged/urged the Board to approve for the following
reasons:
1. Community value having young families move into the area.
2. Increase in property values due to those families putting major amounts
of money into their structures.
3. In keeping with the architectural heritage of time.
Mr. Mason further stated he is totally in favor of this project.
Dan Konowalow made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM. Henry
(Hurf) Sheldon seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon-Aye
Gregg Travis-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
The Members review the following Area Variance criteria;
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1. Whether undesirable change would be prodyced in character of neighborhood or a
detriment to nearby properties: Yes No V
Reasons:
2. Whether benefit sought by applicant can be achieved by a feasible alternative to the
variance' Yes /No /50-f- r,,i;cb,cc4i y
Reasons:
3. Whether the requested variance is substantial: Yes No V
Reasons:
4. Would the variance have a`n a erse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in
the neighborhood: Yes No
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Reasons:
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created: Yes_41o_
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DtTt'RMINA t ION OF LIiA 1:3AStU UN I Ht AIiUVL rAl:I ut :
The ZBA, after taking into consideration the above five factors,finds that:
the Benefit to the Applicant DOES NOT Outweigh the Detriment to the Neighborhood
or Community and thhe variance request is
e Benefit to the Applicant DOES outweigh the Detriment to the Neighborhood
or Community.
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ZBA further finds that a variance of from Section of the
Zonin Code is the minimum vanance that should be granted in order to preserve and protect
the chars of the neighborhood and the health. safety and welfare of the community
because:
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CONDITIONS: The ZF3A finds that the following conditions are necessary in order to minimize
adverse impacts upon the,neighborhood or community,for the reasons following:
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Adverse impact to be minimized:
Condition No. 2:
Adverse impact to be minimized:
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Daniel Konowalow made a motion requesting that the petition for an Area
Variance be granted. David Dittman seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon-Aye
Gregg Travis-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Daniel Konowalow requested the following statement be made a part of the
Minutes. "This is a nice project, and nicely presented. For me, although, I had
the advantage of being slightly familiar with the neighborhood having visited
the Federal House both on business and personal reasons, having the little Sketch
of the neighborhood and where the plans fits in was absolutely terrific. I would
recommend whenever there is an Architect or Engineer involved in future
petitions, they be encouraged to show a little Sketch Plan of where the proposed
project would fit in with the neighborhood".
Approval/Denial of March 17,2009 Minutes
Linda Hirvonen made a motion to approve the Minutes of March 17,2009 Minutes as
submitted. Dan Konowalow seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon-Aye
Gregg Travis-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
April 21, 2009 PB/ZBA/TB Workshop
Gregg Travis, Chairman expressed to those Members that did not make it, that
the presentation was very good. Linda Hirvonen gave the following website
www.lansingmatters.org for those who wish to review a summary of the
presentation. Rachel Jacobsen also advised the Members that she has an audio
that may be produced for them.
Town Board Liaison update on The North Log Cabin:
Bud Shattuck, Councilman stated a Meeting was held today to discuss the
erection of The North Cabin on Town property. Mr. Shattuck stated the next
meeting will take place on May 18, 2009. Tentative plans are to erect the cabin
down at Salt Point. Volunteers will be used to erect the building under the
direction of Lindall Homes. The Committee is looking for log donations. The
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Lead Agency will be The Lansing Community Council. A new Trust will be
established (Friends and Family of the North Family) that will allow for future
upkeep of the Cabin.
Daniel Konowalow made a motion requesting the Meeting be adjourned at 7:24
PM. David Dittman seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon-Aye
Gregg Travis-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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