HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-01 300 Portland Point- Signed AREA VARIANCE FINDINGS AND DECISION
TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant and Owner:
Sean &Jennifer Whittaker Variance No: 22-01
300 Portland Point Road Zoning District: IR
Lansing, NY Public Hearing
Published on: 1/6/2022
Mailed 600' Notices
Sent on: 1/5/2022
Property Location: 300 Portland Point Road
Tax Parcel #: 36.-1-83
Requirement for which Area Variances are requested: Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance (the "Zoning
Ordinance"): Town of Lansing Zoning Law § 270-44, Permission to Alter or Enlarge
RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Sean & Jennifer Whittaker, Applicant and Owner of 300 Portland Point Road, Tax Parcel No.
36.-1-83 located in the industrial/Research Zoning District (IR) applied for an Area Variance from Town of
Lansing Zoning Law § 270-44, Permission to Alter or Enlarge; and
WHEREAS, Applicant is requesting an Area Variance to facilitate the relocation and expansion of a legally
pre-existing non-conforming single family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, on 11 January 2022 the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA") thoroughly
reviewed and analyzed: (i) the information and evidence submitted by the applicant in support of the
requested area variance; (ii) all other information and materials properly before the ZBA; and (iii) the
issues and impacts raised for consideration by neighbors,the public, and the ZBA; and
WHEREAS, this application is classified as a Type II Action under 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 (c)(17) (such that no
further environmental review is required)and this matter also does not require a GML Section 239 review;
so, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the application, and all evidence and testimony presented
to the ZBA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals ("ZBA") hereby makes the following findings with
respect to the specific criteria for area variances as set forth in Town Law § 267-b(3)(b), and other
applicable provisions of law and of the Zoning Ordinance:
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a. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance?
Yes _ No x Findings:The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that there will be no change in the nature
of the neighborhood. It is just a demolition and replacement of an existing structure.
b. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than an area variance?
Yes _ No x Findings:The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that there is no other feasible method,
other than not doing anything. The current structure is not energy efficient.
c. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
Yes _ No x Findings: The Zoning Board of Appeals does not find the increase of 400 sgft to
be substantial. The structure is and will remain a 3 bedroom dwelling.
d. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on
the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district?
Yes _ No x Findings: The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that this variance will not have an
adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood. There will be
improvements made on site during the construction of the new structure.
e. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
Yes x No _ Findings: The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the alleged difficulty was self-
created. There is a habitable structure on site. The construction of a new home has not been imposed on
the applicant.
2. DETERMINATION BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTORS (choose one):
It is hereby determined by the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA")that the following
area variance is GRANTED, with any conditions hereafter stated (if any), it being further found and
determined that (i)the benefit to the applicant outweighs any potential negative impacts or detriment
to the neighborhood or community; and (ii) such area variance is the minimum necessary as adequate to
grant relief and, at the same time, preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood and the
safety and welfare of the community.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC VARIANCES GRANTED: Area Variance under 270-44 (Permission to Alter or
Enlarge) to permit the movement and expansion of a legally preexisting nonconforming single family
dwelling. The existing house, garage, and shed totaling 2,981 sf will be demolished and replaced by a
single family home and garage totaling 3,407 sf,with an additional accessory structures comprised of a
covered walkway and deck totaling 1,669 sf, as shown on the submitted drawing AC0.01, dated
12/16/21, titled Sean & Jennifer Whittaker's Guest House and created by Jason K. Demarest
Architecture.
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ARE CONDITIONS IMPOSED WITH RESPECT TO THE AREA VARIANCES AS GRANTED?
Yes x No
STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS:
1. As variances are exceptions based upon exigent need or emergency, should applicant fail to avail
itself of the benefits of the above-described area variances within two (2) years from the date
hereof, this approval and such area variances shall expire. In cases where construction may be
applicable, "avail itself of the benefits' shall mean a building permit obtained (if necessary) and
substantial construction as commenced. Said two-year approval period may be extended for good
cause by the ZBA if application for an extension is submitted before the expiration of the then
applicable variances period.
THE VOTE ON THE FOREGOING DECISION, DETERMINATIONS, AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF
LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WAS AS FOLLOWS:
Motion by: Richard Hayes
Seconded by: Jack Young
Richard Hayes— Aye
Mary Stoe— Aye
Susan Tabrizi —Aye
Jack Young— Aye
Judy Drake—Aye
Dated: January 11, 2022
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on )Ce. A2
Debbie Munson, Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County, New York
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