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Home My WebLink AboutZBA Packet 2023-03-10Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00pm 215 N. Tioga St. The meeting for the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in-person, at Town Hall, with the option for the public to also attend by video conferencing through the Zoom App. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments through the Zoom App. If a member of the public would like to attend the meeting virtually, for viewing purposes only, it is recommended to watch the livestream video on YouTube. AGENDA ZBAA-23-4 Appeal of Tamarynde and Anthony Cacciotti; owner of 302 Tareyton Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14850, Tax Parcel No. 70.-2-4. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can access the Zoom meeting by going to www.zoom.us and clicking on “JOIN Meeting”, and entering 852-5587-1576 into the Meeting ID. You can also call in to the Zoom meeting at +1 (929) 436-2866. To join the meeting directly, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85255871576. If joining through the Zoom App, you will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON YOUTUBE: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can access the meeting by going to The Town’s YouTube channel. To join the meeting directly, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9vycXkJ6klVIibjhCy7NQ/live Questions about accessing the Zoom video conference should be directed to lkofoid@town.ithaca.ny.us or (607) 273-1783 3/7/23, 7:45 PM OpenGov https://ithacany.viewpointcloud.io/#/explore/records/27788/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C101…1/4 03/07/2023 Town of Ithaca ZBAA-23-4 Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Internal Only-Review Internal Tasks to be Completed Status: Active Date Created: Feb 14, 2023 Applicant Tamarynde Cacciotti tamarynde@yahoo.com 302 Tareyton Dr Ithaca, NY 14850 6073776240 Primary Location 302 Tareyton Dr Unit Tamarynde & Anthony Cacciotti Unit Tamarynde & Anthony Cacciotti Ithaca, NY 14850 Owner: Tamarynde & Anthony Cacciotti 302 Tareyton Dr Ithaca, NY 14850 Tax Parcel No. 70.-2-4 Is Planning Dept. Approval Required? No Is Engineering Dept. Approval Required? Yes Is a GML-239 Review Required? No Type of Variance Area Variance Appearance Date for Variance 3/20/23 Variance Code Language ZBAA-23-4 Appeal of Tamarynde and Anthony Cacciotti; owner of 302 Tareyton Dr , Ithaca, NY, 14850; are seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code section 270-68K(4) (Permitted accessory buildings and uses). Town of Ithaca Code section 270-68K(4) a chicken coop to be located in the rear yard of a property, where a chicken coop is proposed to be located in the side yard. The current property is located in the Medium Density Residential Zone, Tax Parcel No. 70.-2-4 Variance Code Section 270-68K(4) Meeting Result (First Appearance) -- Public Hearing Notice Was Sent -- Neighbor Notification Letters Were Sent -- Date Sign Was Picked-up -- Material Packets Sent to ZBA Members -- 3/7/23, 7:45 PM OpenGov https://ithacany.viewpointcloud.io/#/explore/records/27788/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C101…2/4 Historical Only Applicant's Information Description Area Variance Criteria Form Address affiliated with request -- Status -- Applicant is Property Owner Is the primary point of contact for application different than the applicant? No If the applicant is NOT the owner, a letter/email from owner designating the applicant as agent or a copy of the contract with owner's signature will need to be provided. Brief Description of Variance Request Request that we are able to keep 3 backyard chickens for egg laying in our side yard because our rear yard is not big enough. 1. Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties? No Reasons: We will follow the guidlines and keep the chickens enclosed and the enclosure clean. 2. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance? No Reasons: Marc Stonier came to our residence and said that the side yard is the place we should put them. 3. Is the requested variance substantial? Yes Reasons: We feel this request is important because we really want to keep chickens as a family and our side yard is the only place that will suit them. 4. Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood? No Reasons: Our side yard is quite far from other houses in the neighborhood and we will be repectful in the way we care for them. 5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created? No Reasons: 3/7/23, 7:45 PM OpenGov https://ithacany.viewpointcloud.io/#/explore/records/27788/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C101…3/4 Affidavit PAYMENT INFORMATION Attachments History Date Activity Feb 14, 2023 at 8:35 pm Tamarynde Cacciotti started a draft of Record ZBAA-23-4 Feb 14, 2023 at 8:38 pm Tamarynde Cacciotti altered Record ZBAA-23-4, changed ownerEmail from "" to "tamarynde@yahoo.com" Feb 14, 2023 at 8:38 pm Tamarynde Cacciotti altered Record ZBAA-23-4, changed ownerPhoneNo from "377-6240" to "6073776240" Feb 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm Tamarynde Cacciotti submitted Record ZBAA-23-4 Feb 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm inspection step Application In-take Reviewwas assigned to Lori Kofoid on Record ZBAA-23-4 It is just the size of our yards. The UNDERSIGNED respectfully submit this application requesting an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By filing this application, I grant permission for members of The Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals or Town staff to enter my property for any inspection(s) necessary that are in connection with my application. I acknowledge, that completed applications are scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis and that all documents ideally be submitted forty-five (45) days advance of the proposed meeting date, together with the required application fee. Failure to do so may result in a delay in my hearing. Digital Signature Tamarynde Lynne Cacciotti 02/14/2023 After submission, Code Department Administration will review the application and materials provided. After review, and email with instructions for paying the fee online with credit card or E-check will be sent to the applicant. If it is preferred to pay by check, cash or money order: *Mail to Code Enforcement, Town Hall 215 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 *Drop off during business hours to Town Hall M-F 8-4 *Place in locked box next to the door on the Buffalo St side of Town Hall 511E5AE4-1ECE-48C4-AB82-F720B4876679.jpeg Uploaded by Tamarynde Cacciotti on Feb 23, 2023 at 9:54 am pdf 302 Tareyton location diagram.pdf Uploaded by Code Enforcement Permit Email on Feb 23, 2023 at 11:57 am 3/7/23, 7:45 PM OpenGov https://ithacany.viewpointcloud.io/#/explore/records/27788/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C101…4/4 Date Activity Feb 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm changed the deadline to Feb 16, 2023 on inspection step Application In-take Review on Record ZBAA-23-4 Feb 22, 2023 at 9:09 am Lori Kofoid changed Tax Parcel No. from "" to "70.-2-4" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Feb 22, 2023 at 9:09 am Lori Kofoid changed Brief Description of Variance Request from "Request that we are able to keep 3 backyard chickens for egg laying in our side yard becuae our r" to "Request that we are able to keep 3 backyard chickens for egg laying in our side yard because our " on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm Code Enforcement Permit Email altered inspection step Application In-take Review, changed status from Active to Complete on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm Marty Moseley changed Is Planning Dept. Approval Required? from "" to "No" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm Marty Moseley changed Is a GML-239 Review Required? from "" to "Yes" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm Marty Moseley changed Is Engineering Dept. Approval Required? from "" to "Yes" on Record ZBAA- 23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm Marty Moseley changed Type of Variance from "" to "Area Variance" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:25 pm Marty Moseley changed Appearance Date for Variance from "" to "3/20/23" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:45 pm Marty Moseley changed Variance Code Language from "" to "ZBAA-23-4 Appeal of Tamarynde and Anthony Cacciotti; owner of 302 Tareyton Dr , Ithaca, NY, 14850" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 4:45 pm Marty Moseley changed Variance Code Section from "" to "270-68K(4) " on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm completed payment step Payment on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm inspection step GML-239 County Review was assigned to Lori Kofoid on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm approval step Engineering Approval (Engineering Department)was assigned to Dan Thaete on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm inspection step Review - Code Enforcement/Zoning Dept.was assigned to Marty Moseley on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm approval step Notice Pick-up (You will be emailed again when ready)was assigned to Lori Kofoid on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 7, 2023 at 7:05 am Marty Moseley changed Variance Code Language from "ZBAA-23-4 Appeal of Tamarynde and Anthony Cacciotti; owner of 302 Tareyton Dr , Ithaca, NY, 14850" to "ZBAA-23-4 Appeal of Tamarynde and Anthony Cacciotti; owner of 302 Tareyton Dr , Ithaca, NY, 14850" on Record ZBAA- 23-4 Mar 7, 2023 at 7:06 am Marty Moseley altered inspection step Review - Code Enforcement/Zoning Dept., changed status from Active to Complete on Record ZBAA-23-4 Mar 7, 2023 at 12:35 pm Marty Moseley changed Is a GML-239 Review Required? from "Yes" to "No" on Record ZBAA-23-4 Timeline Label Status Activated Completed Assignee Application In-take Review Complete Feb 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm Mar 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm Lori Kofo Payment Paid Mar 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm - Review - Code Enforcement/Zoning Dept.Complete Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm Mar 7, 2023 at 7:06 am Marty Mo Notice Pick-up (You will be emailed again when ready)Active Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm -Lori Kofo Engineering Approval (Engineering Department)Active Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm -Dan Thae GML-239 County Review Active Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 pm -Lori Kofo Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Inactive --- Issuance of Meeting Result Inactive --- REFERENCE SURVEYS: CI.$AP OF EXTENSION NO.1 OF MURIEL STREET SUB—DIVISION.,.’,i MADE BY CARL CRANDALl.CE..DATED OCTOBER 12.1954.I 2.SURVEY MAP,NO.302 TAREYTON DRIVE...’,MADE BY T.C. 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