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Town of Lansing
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:00 PM, Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS
(*Denotes present)
* Gregg Travis,Chairman David Dittman
* Linda Hirvonen * Dan Konowalow
* Henry (Hurf)Sheldon
* Jeffrey Overstrom,Engineer&Planning Coordinator
* Kathryn Miller,Town Board Liaison
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt,ZBA Attorney
PUBLIC PRESENT
Cathy Putnam
Kevin Putnam
Lunt Nuttle
GENERAL BUSINESS
Chairman Gregg Travis called The Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting to order at 7:09 PM and reviewed the Agenda.
Public Hearing-Area Variance, Applicant: Lunt Nutt le, 154
Ludlowville Road, Tax Parcel # 26.-5-14.3
Daniel Konowalow made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. Linda
Hirvonen seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Travis announced the Legal Notice was duly published in The Ithaca
Journal as required.
APPROVED
Mr. Nuttle appeared before the Board requesting that an Area Variance be
granted to allow him to construct a third apartment within his existing
apartment building. Mr. Overstrom explained that he believes there is an error
in the Schedule II (footnote 10) for the R2 District with public water. According
to Schedule II, Sec. 504, footnote 10 states; This density is applicable only in
development of three (3) acres or more. Mr. Overstrom states this addition will
be on the same foot print of Mr. Nuttle's existing building. Mr. Overstrom
further states Mr. Nuttle's improvement will be in keeping with the
neighborhood.
Linda Hirvonen made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM. Daniel
Konowalow seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow - Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
The Board Members reviewed the criteria for an Area Variance.
1. Is there any undesirable change in the neighborhood character or to
nearby properties?
No.
2. Can benefit be achieved by other means feasible to Applicant?
No.
3. Is the request substantial?
No.
4. Will the request have adverse physical or environmental effects?
No.
5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created?
Yes, self created,but not substantial
Daniel Konowalow made a motion to approve the application as presented.
Linda Hirvonen seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow - Aye
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APPROVED
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing - Area Variance, Applicant: Barry Putnam, Ridge
Road, Tax Parcel # 12.-1-17.2
Daniel Konowalow made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7:32 P.M.
Linda Hirvonen seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Cathy Putnam and son Kevin appeared before the Board requesting a Variance
be granted for the length of their driveways in their proposed three lot
Subdivision, two of which are Flag Lots. According to the Town of Lansing
Subdivision Rules and Regulations sec. 606 (E.) No Flag Lots shall have a
driveway over 500 feet long.
Gregg Travis inquired if a 239 had been sent to the County for their comments.
Jeff Overstrom advised the Board that he called down to the County and was
told this request does not require a 239.
Jeff Overstrom gave a brief overview of the proposed Subdivision. Mr.
Overstrom states Lot 2 conforms to the Land Use Ordinance. Lots 1 &3 will be
the Flag Lots. The Putnam's plan on leaving a 60' strip for future development of
the back lot.
Chairman Travis expressed to the Putnam's the reason for the restriction on the
driveway is due to safety reason. (emergency vehicle ingress/egress)
Linda Hirvonen made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:21 P.M. Daniel
Konowalow seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
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APPROVED
MOTION CARRIED.
Linda Hirvonen stated she does not particularly care for long driveways,
however, she feels this is the best use for the land. It preserves a gorgeous piece
of land.
The Board Members reviewed the criteria for an Area Variance.
1. Is there any undesirable change in the neighborhood character or to
nearby properties?
No.
2. Can benefit be achieved by other means feasible to Applicant?
No.
3. Is the request substantial?
No.
4. Will the request have adverse physical or environmental effects?
No, but the driveway is very long.
5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created?
Yes, but it is a reasonable plan to use the land.
Linda Hirvonen made a motion to approve as presented. Daniel Konowalow
seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow - Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Approval/Denial of December 7, 2010 Minutes
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon made a motion to approve as presented. Gregg Travis
seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow - Abstained
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APPROVED
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:00 PM. Daniel
Konowalow seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Gregg Travis -Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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