HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Resolution 25-06 339 Lansing Station Rd Area VarianceAREA VARIANCE FINDINGS AND DECISION
TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant:
Ed Elliott, owner's architect
339 Lansing Station Road
Lansing, NY 14882
Property Location: 339 Lansing Station Road
Tax Parcel #: 14.-2-46
Variance No: 25-3
Zoning District: Ll with Lake Frontage
Public Hearing Published on: 05/29/25
600' Notices Mailed: 05/22/25
Requirement for which Area Variances are requested: Town of Lansing Zoning Law § 270-11 Schedule II,
Frontage, Yard, Height, and Coverage Requirements
RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Ed Elliott, applicant and owner's architect for 339 Lansing Station Road Tax Parcel No. 14.-2-46
located in the Ll Zone, applied for two area variances to enable construction of a new residential home
addition. Two area variances are requested for relief from Town of Lansing Zoning Law §270-11 Schedule
II: Area, Frontage, Yard, Height, and Coverage Requirements for (1) a side yard setback (south) of 8.45'
where 10' is required and (2) a rear (east) setback of 1.2' where 25' is required; and
WHEREAS, on 11 June 2025 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 617.5(c)(11), construction or
expansion of a single-family, a two-family or a three-family residence on an approved lot including
provision of necessary utility connections as provided in paragraph (13) of this subdivision and the
installation, maintenance or upgrade of a drinking water well or a septic system, or both, and
conveyances of land in connection therewith; 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 %/ Findings: Will be an "upgrade' to the neighborhood and surrounding homes
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 V Findings: Because of oddly situated lot (divided by RR), this could NOT be achieved
by other methods
c. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
Yes V No _ Findings: Rear setback is a large variance request; however, lot is preexisting non-
conforming — this is to document that non- compliance
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 Findings: None
e. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
Yes No Findings:
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 variances are 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: Two area variances are requested for relief from Town
of Lansing Zoning Law §270-11 Schedule II: Area, Frontage, Yard, Height, and Coverage Requirements for
(1) a side yard setback (south) of 8.45' where 10' is required and (2) a rear (east) setback of 1.2' where 25'
is required.
ARE CONDITIONS IMPOSED WITH RESPECT TO THE AREA VARIANCES AS GRANTED?
Yes _ No
STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS: no conditions of approval
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THE VOTE ON THE FOREGOING DECISION, DETERMINATIONS, AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF
LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WAS AS FOLLOWS:
Motion by: Mary Stoe
Seconded by: Roger VandePoel
Richard Hayes —Aye
Jamie Jones (Alt.) —Aye
Mary Stoe — Aye
Susan Tabrizi —Aye
Roger VandePoel — Aye
Jack Young — Absent
Dated: 11June 2025
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on JLx"- Ja, 6z)Q S
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Debbie Munson, Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County, New York