HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-9-24 ZBA MinutesTown of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:30 PM
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd
Present
Jack Young, Chair
Susan Tabrizi
Mary Stoe
Rick Hayes
Roger VandePoel
Bruce Barber
Other Staff Present
Kelly Geiger, Planning Clerk
John Zepko, Director of Planning
Judy Drake, Liaison
Public Present
Jamie Jones
Lillian Babcock
Cheryl Beach
Beverly Bortz
Roger Loring
Debbie Loring
Jennifer Moore
Sue Ruoff
Chair Jack Young opened the meeting at 6:30pm
Action Items:
Excused
Proiect: Applicant wishes to remove Drior conditions allowing for fill to be added to site to
create Dositive drainage
Applicant: Jason Demarest, representing Lillian Babcock
Location: 30 Ladoga Park W, TPN 33.-1-58
Project Description: The applicant has applied for a rehearing to discuss the removal of prior
conditions (from 7/20/2004) which would allow for fill to be added to create positive drainage at
30 & 32 Ladoga. This property is located in L1 zoning with lake frontage
SEQR: N/a
Anticipated Action: Review of revised TG Miller letter, Final decision/conditions of approval
Summary of Discussion:
• Board approved the project
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FINDINGS AND DECISIONS
TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Variance No: VAR 24-5
Zoning District: L1 with lake frontage
Public Hearing Published on: 5/31/24
600' Notices Mailed: 5/28/24
Applicant:
Jason Demarest, representing Lillian Babcock
950 Danby RD. Suite 105
Ithaca, NY 14850
Property Location: 32 Ladoga Park West
Tax Parcel #: 33.-1-58
Requirement for which a Variance is being requested: Relief from an amended motion imposed
during the June 20th, 2004, Zoning Board of Appeals hearing for an Area Variance for the
construction of the cottage at 32 Ladoga Park (TPN 33.-1-58).
RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Jason Demarest, representing Lillian Babcock owner of 32 Ladoga Park Tax Parcel No.
33.-1-58 located in the L1 zoning district with lake frontage, has applied for a variance to reverse
a motion from the June 201h, 2004, ZBA meeting to not alter the ground level: "To approve the
construction on existing footprint, with any additional structure located outside the existing
footprint to be consistent with current Zoning Regulations. Ground level will not be altered, and
any drainage will be reviewed by the Towns engineer at applicant's expense." The property
owner (Mrs. Babcock) has since purchased adjoining TPN 33.-1-57 and wishes to add fill to the
site to create positive drainage away from the two dwelling units. TG Miller, the Towns Engineer,
has reviewed grading plans dated 7/9/2024 and issued a notice dated 9/9/24 stating no negative
impacts to drainage or neighboring properties exist; and
WHEREAS, on 12 June 2024 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 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 an Unlisted action, with further environmental review
being required by the ZBA, which upon review found no negative environmental impacts; So,
upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the application, and all evidence and testimony
presented to the ZBA.
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92 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
93
94 2. DETERMINATION BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTORS (choose one):
95
96 It is hereby determined by the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA") that the
97 following variance is GRANTED, with any conditions hereafter stated (if any), it being further
98 found and determined that (i) the benefit to the applicant outweighs any potential negative
99 impacts or detriment to the neighborhood or community; and (ii) such area variance is the
100 minimum necessary as adequate to grant relief and, at the same time, preserve and protect the
101 character of the neighborhood and the safety and welfare of the community.
102
103 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC VARIANCES GRANTED: to reverse the June 201h, 2004, motion to not
104 alter the ground level: "To approve the construction on existing footprint, with any additional
105 structure located outside the existing footprint to be consistent with current Zoning Regulations.
106 Ground level will not be altered, and any drainage will be reviewed by the Towns engineer at
107 applicant's expense." The property owner (Mrs. Babcock) has since purchased adjoining
108 TPN 33.-1-57 and wishes to add fill to the site to create positive drainage away from the two
109 dwelling units.
110
111 STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS:
112
113 THE VOTE ON THE FOREGOING DECISION, DETERMINATIONS, AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
114 OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WAS AS FOLLOWS:
115
116 Motion by: Richard Hayes
117 Seconded by: Susan Tabrizi
118
119 Bruce Barber (alt) — Aye
120 Richard Hayes —Aye
121 Mary Stoe — Aye
122 Susan Tabrizi —Aye
123 RogerVandePoel —Aye
124 Jack Young — Aye
125
126 Dated: 09 October 2024
127
128 Jack Young adjourned the meeting at 6:37 PM
129
130 Minutes taken and executed by Kelly Geiger
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