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Minutes of Meeting
of
Zoning Board of Appeals of Town of Ithaca
June 2 , 1956
Mrs , Gertrude Cowley , C . B . Jennings , Applicants .
The meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca
was held on June 2, . 1956 .at l'1 : 00 A . M. at the town barn as advertised
in the Ithaca Journal on May 23 , 24 , 29 and 31 , 1956 • The members present
were : David F . Powers ; Thomas Smith; William Rolston , temporary chairman;
Aldus Fogelsanger.; Constance E . Cook, secretary . Others present were
Ben Boynton; town zoning officer and Harry Gordon, town supervisor .
The meeting was called to order by Mr . Rolston, temporary chairman .
Mr . Thomas Smith was elected chairman . Mr . Ben Boynton was introduced
as the new town zoning officer .
The application of Mrs . Gertrude Cowley of 893 Taughannock Blvd .
was considered She wishes permission to build a carport within three
feet of her side lot line . It would be within eight ( 8 ) feet of a
neighbors - garage .( not house ) . - The proposed --building would . be in violation
of Article 3 ; Section 7 of the zoning ordinance .
After hearing testimony.- and - after discussion, the board, upon motion
duly made and seconded. ; unanimously adopted the following resolution :
WHEREAS , the neighboring houses are jumbled as most were built
prior to any zoning restrictions ; safety factor would be improved since
the off- street parting would be provided ; and no fire hazards are
involved , and
WHEREAS , no objections have been expressed to the board , and there
are practical difficulties and an unnecessary hardship in carrying out
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strict letter of Article 3 , Section 7 of the zoning ordinance and
WHEREAS, the variance applied for is in general accord with the
spirit of the ordinance , the public safety and welfare will be served
and substantial justice will be done , if said variance is granted , and
consideration having been given to the promotion of the health , safety ,
morals and general welfare of the community, be it
RESOLVED, that the variance applied for be and is hereby granted
and an order to said effect shall be . entered in the office of the
town clerk .
The board then considered the application of C . B . Jennings of
R . D : ,# 2 , Groton, New York for a variation of Section 9 with respect
to 208 Muriel Street .
After hearing the applicant and after discussion the board, upon
motion duly made and seconded , unanimously adopted the following
resolution :
WHEREAS , applicant wishes to construct a dwelling on a 99 foot
lot instead of the required 100 foot . The difference is not
signigicant ; there are ample side yards ; the lot . is in a subdivision
which was laid out prior to the enactment of the ordinance ; compliance
would require the replotting of several lots and would result in a
financial hardship to applicant ; and sewer and water will be installed soon
and then lot requirements will be reduced to 80 feet ; and
WHEREEAS, no objections have been expressed to the board , and there
are practical difficulties and an unnecessary hardship in carrying out
the strict 'letter of -Section '9 of the zoning ordinance and
WHEREAS , the variance applied for is in general accord with the
spirit of the ordinance , the public safety and welfare will be served
aid substantial justice will be done if said variance is granted , and
consideration having been given to the promotion, safety, morals and
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general welfare of the community, be it
RESOLVED, that the variance applied for be and is hereby granted
and an order to said effect shall be entered in - the office of the town
clerk .
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned .
Respectfully submitted ,
Constance E . Cook ,
Secretary .