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Home My WebLink AboutZBAA-25-3 Packet 412 Worth StTown of Ithaca January 22, 2025 ZBAA-25-3 Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Status: Active Submitted On: 1/14/2025 Primary Location 412Worth StUnit Ivan Martynenko Ithaca, NY 14850 Owner Rachel & Jared Webb 2426 Eunice St Ithaca, Ny 14850 Applicant JaredWebb 801-709-0637 jeejaw@gmail.com 108 Elston Pl Apt 3 Ithaca, NY 14850 Internal Only-Review Tax Parcel No. 59.-1-10 Is Planning Dept. Approval Required? Yes Is Engineering Dept. Approval Required? Yes Is a GML-239 Review Required? Yes GML-239 Reason for Review* A municipal boundary Type of Variance – Appearance Date for Variance 2/25/25 Variance Code Language TBD - Side yard setback Variance Code Section ZBAA-25-3 about:srcdoc 1 of 9 1/22/2025, 10:26 AM Internal Tasks to be Completed Meeting Result (First Appearance) – Materials For GML-239 Were Sent – Deadline for Hearing Notice to Journal Public Hearing Notice Was Sent – Neighbor Notification Letters Were Sent – Date Sign Was Picked-up – Material Packets Sent to ZBA Members – Historical Only Address affiliated with request Status Applicant's Information Applicant is* Property Owner Is the primary point of contact for application different than the applicant?* No Description ZBAA-25-3 about:srcdoc 2 of 9 1/22/2025, 10:26 AM Brief Description of Variance Request* We own this parcel and the adjacent parcel to the west, number 66.-4-3. We bought both parcels in 2023 in a single transaction with the intention of building our home. We have submitted a site plan that treats the two parcels as a single parcel that respects the required city and town setbacks. Per Marty Mosely, the Director of Code Enforcement, the code requires a 10' setback from the town/ city boundary. Since the boundary passes through the middle of the lot, the buildable area on the lot is much too small to build a reasonable home. For this reason we are requesting this variance. Area Variance Criteria Form 1. Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties?* No Reasons: There are several other homes in the immediate vicinity that build across the boundary as well, so this is not a unique exception. We are building a modest 3 bedroom home that is similar to many of the other homes in the immediate area. 2. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance?* No Reasons: The setback from the town/city boundary reduces the buildable area on the lot so that a house cannot be built. ZBAA-25-3 about:srcdoc 3 of 9 1/22/2025, 10:26 AM 3. Is the requested variance substantial?* No Reasons: In my opinion this is not a substantial variance. It is a request to build in line with what has already been built in the neighborhood. 4. Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood?* No Reasons: Building here will improve water management in the neighborhood and add single family housing to an otherwise difficult lot. 5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created?* No Reasons: Affidavit ZBAA-25-3 about:srcdoc 4 of 9 1/22/2025, 10:26 AM 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* Jared Anthony Webb Jan 14, 2025 Meeting Date 02/25/2025 PAYMENT INFORMATION 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 Attachments denial_letter.pdf Uploaded by Jared Webb on Jan 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM narrative_for_appeal.pdf Uploaded by Jared Webb on Jan 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM Determination/Denial Letter Narrative ZBAA-25-3 about:srcdoc 5 of 9 1/22/2025, 10:26 AM Jared Webb <jeejaw@gmail.com> 412 Worth St. Marty Moseley <MMoseley@townithacany.gov>Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM To: Jared Webb <jeejaw@gmail.com> Cc: Gary Bush <gbush@specconsulting.com>, Cassie Ryan <cassie@carinaconstruction.com>, Matt Haney <matt@carinaconstruction.com> Jared, Based on my review of the project, it appears that you would need one area variance for a side yard setback. Per section 270-82C, of Town of Ithaca Code, a side yard setback of 10’ is required, where you are proposing a 0’ side yard setback. Please feel free to use this email as an official denial notice to apply for an area variance. An area variance can be applied for at the following link: Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Board of Appeals - ViewPoint Cloud If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. [Quoted text hidden] 1/14/25, 10:18 AM Gmail - 412 Worth St. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=e418d1de4b&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1820781962009904714&simpl=msg-f:1820781962009904714 1/1 COMMISSIONER Katherine Borgella DEPUTY COMMISSIONER M. Megan McDonald 121 E. Court St, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 | Phone: (607) 274-5560 | tompkinscountyny.gov/planning Creating and implementing plans that position Tompkins County communities to thrive. January 31, 2025 Lori Kofoid, Administrative Assistant IV Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of New York State General Municipal Law Proposed Action: Area Variance for proposed Single Family Home located at 412 Worth Street, Tax Parcel #59.-1-10, Ivan Martynenko, Owner; Jared Webb, Applicant. Dear Ms. Kofoid: This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposed action identified above for review by the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law. We have determined the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact. We look forward to receiving notification on the final action taken by your municipality within 30 days of decision, as required by State law. Sincerely, Katherine Borgella, AICP Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Page 1 of 3 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres 4.Check all land uses that occur on, arH adjoining Rr near the proposed action 5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) ,ndustrial Commercial Residential (suburban) $TXaWLF 2WKHr6SHFLI\Ƒ Forest Agriculture Ƒ Parkland Page 2 of 3 5.Is the proposed action, a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES 7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES .a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? F.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near WKH site of the proposed action? NO YES 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable ZaWHr: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES . a. 'RHV WKH SrRMHFW VLWH FRnWaLn Rr LV LW VXbVWanWLaOO\ FRnWLJXRXV WR a bXLOGLnJ arFKaHRORJLFaO VLWH Rr GLVWrLFW ZKLFK LV OLVWHG Rn WKH 1aWLRnaO Rr 6WaWH 5HJLVWHr RI +LVWRrLF 3OaFHV Rr WKaW KaV bHHn GHWHrPLnHG b\ WKH &RPPLVVLRnHr RI WKH 1<6 2IILFH RI 3arNV 5HFrHaWLRn anG +LVWRrLF 3rHVHrYaWLRn WR bH HOLJLbOH IRr OLVWLnJ Rn WKH 6WaWH 5HJLVWHr RI +LVWRrLF 3OaFHV" arFKaHRORJLFaO VLWHV Rn WKH 1< 6WaWH +LVWRrLF 3rHVHrYaWLRn 2IILFH 6+32 arFKaHRORJLFaO VLWH LnYHnWRr\" NO YES .a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES b. ,V WKH SrRMHFW VLWH Rr an\ SRrWLRn RI LW ORFaWHG Ln Rr aGMaFHnW WR an arHa GHVLJnaWHG aV VHnVLWLYH IRr Page 3 of 3 4.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ƑShoreline Ƒ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland Ƒ Urban Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that ZRXOG result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain WKH purpose and size RI WKH LPSRXnGPHnWBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ NO YES 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property b een WKH subject of remediation (ongoing Rr completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsorname: BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB______________________BBBBBBBBB __________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________7LWOHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB EAF Mapper Summary Report Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:22 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area] No Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] No Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]No Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies] No Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal] No Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]No 1Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 Lori Kofoid From:Vivek Iyer <iowagrad@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:20 PM To:Codes Subject:Re: variance for 412 Worth St Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged **WARNING** This email comes from an outside source. Please verify the from address, any URL links, and/or attachments. Any questions please contact the IT department Hello, My name is Vivek Iyer. My address is 309 Worth St in the City of Ithaca. My wife and I built our house in 2013. I am emailing you in support of the variance appeal made by the owner(s) of 412 Worth St. I am happy that someone is building a house on that lot. The requested variance is entirely reasonable. I hope the Town grants the appeal and makes the homebuilding process easy for the owner(s). Thank you. Sincerely, Vivek Iyer 309 Worth St To whom it may concern: We are seeking a variance to construct a modest single-family home on our property, which consists of two contiguous parcels bisected by the boundary between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca. Strict adherence to the Town Code requiring a 10-foot setback from this boundary would render the lot unbuildable, leaving no usable area for construction. The unique circumstances of the lot’s location create a practical difficulty and unnecessary hardship. The property currently sits vacant and underutilized, contributing neither to local housing needs nor the tax base. Without relief from the setback requirement, the property cannot be developed. We have spoken with the directors of code enforcement for both the City and the Town of Ithaca, who have expressed support for development of this lot and recognize the setback requirement as a barrier in this case. Our proposed home will comply with all other zoning and building code requirements and will be designed to align with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. We respectfully request relief from the 10-foot setback requirement to make reasonable and productive use of this property and contribute to the community’s housing stock. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jared Webb Rare Plants & Animal AreaAS NOTEDJOB:SHEET:DRAWN BY:SCALE:DATE:PROJECT ADDRESS:132 W. Groton RdGroton, NY 130736 0 7 . 2 2 7 . 4 8 8 6gbush@specconsulting.comCLIENT:Project MapsC1New House412 Worth StreetIthaca, NY 14850DJK6/11/24Jared & Rachel Webb24-017The map views provided in this document are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately represent actual conditions or measurements. They have been scaled and aligned by eye and are not digitally precise. For critical measurements,in-field measurments may be required for verification.1" = 300'-0"2NY Wetlands Map1" = 80'-0"1Satellite Map1" = 300'-0"3CRIS MapNNNNNN0'40'80'160'320'0'150'300'600'1200'0'150'300'600'1200'PRELIMINARY 10' - 0"10' - 0"2 5' - 0" 25' - 0" 100' - 5 1/2"90' - 9 1/2"Neighboring StructuresNeighboring StructuresNew HouseTown/City BoundaryCity of IthacaTown of IthacaP ri v ate Driv eway 30' - 0" W al kw ay 528 SF Gutter and Footer Drains4" Sch. 40 PVC Sewer Pipe1" Type K Copper Water Pipe40' x 40' Crane Pad6' x 12' Rain GardenUnderground Electric +/-100'Clean-outStockpile23' - 9"12' - 0"10' - 0"20' - 0"12' - 0"9' - 0"15' - 0"5' - 0"6' - 6"32' - 0"1 ' - 3 3/4"55' - 3 3/4"53' - 4 1/4"79' - 6 1/2"8 2 ' - 1 3 /4 "3 5 ' - 9 3 /4 "1' - 6"MIN.1' - 6"BackfillUndisturbed ground2"x2" wood support stakes spaced @ 8' max.Filter fabric fence0' - 6"0' - 6"Dig 6" trench. Bury bottom flap of fabric as shown and compact backfillElevation ViewPlan View Joining Fence SectionWood stakeStaplesFilter fabric fenceBottom flapMax8' - 0"AS NOTEDJOB:SHEET:DRAWN BY:SCALE:DATE:PROJECT ADDRESS:132 W. Groton RdGroton, NY 130736 0 7 . 2 2 7 . 4 8 8 6gbush@specconsulting.comCLIENT:Site Detail ViewsC3New House412 Worth StreetIthaca, NY 14850DJK6/11/24Jared & Rachel Webb24-017Water Meter installation details:An acceptable and accessible meter setting must be provided with allowance to run small gauge wire to the exterior of the building for radio/MXU installation. The first inside valve shall be a meter stop immediately before the meter. Another valve must be provided immediately after the meter or pressure regulator. A household pressure regulator is required. The meter must be approachable by a standing person. Meters shall not be concealed behind wall panels, etc. unless accessible through a hinged, sliding, or easily removable panel. NOTE: Under stair locations are usually not acceptable. Stairs or ladders used to access the meter must be sturdy and safe. Meters must be installed horizontally 2 to 4 feet above the floor. All pit installations shall be free of standing water, accessible from ground level by Commission personnel, frost-proof, and vandal-proof. (See SCLIWC RESIDENTIAL WATER METER PIT GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS, pages 8-9.)Water lines shall be laid on and surrounded with 6" of gravel no greater than 2" in Dia. All points must be a minimum of 4' 6" below finished grade. When Metal Water Line passes through Masonry Structures a protective sleeve shall be added extending a minimum of 12" into the soil. The sleeve diameter must be at least two standard pipe sizes larger than the copper tubing. Water and Sewer shall have a minimum 10' offset from each other.Sewer Line Details:4" SDR-35 Sewer Line w/ Gasketed Joints Sewer pipe to rest on 6" stone bedding and with 12" of stone above. 1" = 10'-0"1Site Details3/4" = 1'-0"2Silt Fence DetailPRELIMINARY 854' 855' 856' 8 5 7 ' 858' 859' 8 6 7 ' 850' 851' 852' 8 5 3 ' 8 5 4 ' 855' 8 5 6 ' 8 5 7 ' 8 5 8 ' 8 5 9 ' 8 6 0 ' 8 6 1 ' 862' 863' 864' 865' 866' 8 6 0 ' 861' 862' 863' 864' 8 6 5 ' 8 6 6 ' 866' 859' 860' 861' 862' 8 5 5 ' 865' 863' 862' 860' 856' 857' 858' 859' 862' 863' 864' 865' 866' Neighboring StructuresNeighboring StructuresNeighboring StructuresNeighboring StructuresWorth StreetNew HouseTown/City BoundaryDriveway 400 SFExisting Utility PoleCity of IthacaTown of IthacaPriv ate Driv eway 90° +/- 10°91.38°W al kway 528 SF Elevations:Reference Elevation -0' 0"House ElevationsFinished First Floor -868' 2"T.O. Foundation Wall -867' 2"T.O. Basement Floor -859' 4"B.O. Foundation Wall -859' 0"4" Sch. 40 PVC Sewer LineClean-outGuesstimated Sewer MainActual Location TBD.Guesstimated Water MainActual Location TBD.1" Type K Copper Water Pipe9.69Stockpile6' x 12' Rain Garden868' - 2"868' - 2"868' - 2"868' - 2"AS NOTEDJOB:SHEET:DRAWN BY:SCALE:DATE:PROJECT ADDRESS:132 W. Groton RdGroton, NY 130736 0 7 . 2 2 7 . 4 8 8 6gbush@specconsulting.comCLIENT:Grading PlanC4New House412 Worth StreetIthaca, NY 14850DJK6/11/24Jared & Rachel Webb24-0171" = 20'-0"1Grading Plan0'10'20'40'80'NNPRELIMINARY AS NOTEDJOB:SHEET:DRAWN BY:SCALE:DATE:PROJECT ADDRESS:132 W. Groton RdGroton, NY 130736 0 7 . 2 2 7 . 4 8 8 6gbush@specconsulting.comCLIENT:3D ViewsC5New House412 Worth StreetIthaca, NY 14850DJK6/11/24Jared & Rachel Webb24-01713D View 123D View 233D View 343D View 4PRELIMINARY 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3/02/62/64/02/63/0-EXT306230623062FWG100611-4FWG606113062-2P504030-18-3452-183/0-EXTDRYWALL OPENINGDRYWALL OPENINGFRONTLIVING ROOMKITCHENDINING ROOMBATH #1FOYERPANTRY2/620210*BEAMS TO BE DETERMINED PENDING ROOF DESIGN*WINDOW UPGRADEUTILCLOCOATCLO3.1.2.4.NOTES:6.8.7.5.11.12.10.9.- DENOTES ADDITIONAL COLUMN IN BASEMENT*3.12X6 EXTERIOR WALLS 16" O.C.2X4 MARRIAGE WALLS 16" O.C.ROOF RAFTERS 16" O.C.9'-0" CLG.STAIRS TO BE 8 1/4" RISERS AND 9" TREADS.BASECABSWALLCABSSOFFITCLG BEAM OVER LIVING ROOM: 3-1.5" X 9.25" LVL (PER SIDE)(TOTAL)OPEN TO ABOVE THRUST BEAM: 1-1.5" X 14" LVL 2/62/64/02/62/62/62/6282103052-23052P3060P3060P3060P3060 P3060C16C16FAMILY ROOMBEDROOM #2BEDROOM #3BEDROOM #1BATH #2WALK-INCLOSETCLOCLOLINHALL2/6FRONT3052P30604/0G536 G536G636G636G636BEDROOMNOOK*- DENOTES ADDITIONAL COLUMN IN BASEMENT9.10.12.11.5.7.8.6.NOTES:4.2.1.3.3.22X6 EXTERIOR WALLS 16" O.C.2X4 MARRIAGE WALLS 16" O.C.ROOF RAFTERS 16" O.C.8'-0" CLG.FLR BEAM UNDER FAMILY ROOM: 3-1.5" X 9.25" LVL (PER SIDE)(TOTAL) FOUNDATION DRAWINGS ARE TO BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY.PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SYSTEMS WILL NOT ACCEPT ANYLIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCORRECT FOUNDATIONS.COLUMN SPACING AND LOADINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEUPON COMPLETION OF APPROVED DRAWINGS AND ORSTRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS.STAIR SUPPORTCOLUMN REQUIREDHOLD DIMENSIONCOLUMN REQUIREDHOLD DIMENSIONPRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONADDITIONAL COLUMNS WILL BE REQUIRED5 1 Lori Kofoid From:Codes <codes@townithacany.gov> Sent:Monday, February 24, 2025 10:18 AM To:Lori Kofoid Subject:FW: Comment on ZBAA-25-3 Appeal of Jared Webb, owner of 412 Worth St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Attachments:412 Worth St original easement for access to lot from Worth Street.pdf Emily Banwell Administrative Assistant II Code Enforcement & Zoning Dept Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga St Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1783 From: Rowland Laedlein <rskclaedlein@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 9:53 AM To: Codes <codes@townithacany.gov> Subject: Comment on ZBAA-25-3 Appeal of Jared Webb, owner of 412 Worth St., Ithaca, NY 14850 **WARNING** This email comes from an outside source. Please verify the from address, any URL links, and/or attachments. Any questions please contact the IT department I received notice of the above noted appeal and wanted to submit comments. First, the appeal request to reduce the side setback from 10 feet to 0 feet does not appear to me to create any problem. I would support such a change. Secondly, and this may not even be the appropriate place to raise this issue, it is difficult to determine from the documents found on the Public Hearing site exactly what the plans are for the area designated on the Grading Plan C4 as a Driveway 1400 sq.ft. Part of the identified area is actually owned by the Belle Sherman Cottages Homeowners Association and an easement was granted and filed on November 18, 2016, a copy of which is attached. This easement grants access to the lot from Worth Street and the easement remains with the lot in perpetuity. We are writing to ensure that any permanent change in the area of easement, such as paving or asphalting, not be permitted without discussion and approval of the Belle Sherman Cottages Homeowners Association. Since the lot owner will likely be reviewing the appeals hearing, comments, and results, I am submitting this concern for their attention. 2 Rowland Laedlein 107 Walnut Street Ithaca, NY 14850