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Town of Ithaca
Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, November 12, 2019@ 6:00 p.m.
Minutes
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Item 1
0012-2019 Appeal of Sanjeev Bhojraj, owner of 1031 Taughannock Blvd, Tax Parcel
No. 21.-1-19, is requesting relief from Town of Ithaca Code, section 270-205 A,
Nonconforming structures, to be allowed to change the roof line of their boat house.
Section 270-205 A, states no such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that
increases its nonconformity.
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ZBA Resolution 0012-2019 Area Variance
1031 Taughannock Blvd
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Item 2
Discuss and vote upon a request to rehear Appeal 0009-2019, appeal of Tenzin Pelmo, 1322
Hanshaw Rd, requesting an 8’ foot fence where 6’ feet is allowed and placement within the
10’ ROW.
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