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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-14-BZA � 7 Ulysses Zoning Board of Appeals September 14, 1998 Present : Jim Hickey, Ken Christianson, Carl Mann, Building Inspector Alex Rachun, Recording minutes : Deb Austic Jim Hickey, acting chair, called the hearing to order at 7 : 38 p .m . to consider the application of David Golden, 1673 Trumansburg Road . The existing house did not meet the requirement of 50 ' from the right of way . Golden planned to build a 2 story, 2 room addition on the back. Neighbor Carl Walden called Alex to say he was in was in favor of the addition . Don Rodisky, another neighbor, was present and stated he was also in favor of the addition. All the neighbors had been notified and there was no opposition to the addition. Ken made a motion that since the variation was not substantial, and there would be no increase in services, and no detriment to the neighborhood, and there was no other method to solve the problem, and in the interest of justice that the variance be granted . Carl seconded the motion . The Board voted. Ken — AYE Carl — AYE Jim — AYE The motion passed and variance was granted . At 7 : 45 p.m. the Board reviewed the application of Philip Colella, 1459 Taughannock Blvd to build an addition. The builder, Rob Pitkin was present representing the applicant. John Driscoll was present representing the adjacent property owned by Crowbar Realty. Driscoll stated they were in favor of the addition, but were concerned about the location of the property line as depicted . Alex explained the Board could not make a determination about the property boundary, which would be a civil issue. The concern before the Board was a variance for the addition. Pitkin stated he used the center of the stream as the boundary, to which Driscoll agreed. Driscoll also pointed out that the street address of the property was listed incorrectly . The tax map number and owner name were listed correctly so the Board determined a decision could be rendered. Alex stated he mailed notices to other neighbors and received no responses . No one appeared in opposition. The only reservation was an issue that was not before the Board. Ken made a motion that since the size of the variance was not substantial considering lake property, and there would be no increase on governmental facilities, and no change in the neighborhood, and there was no other method to obviate the problem, and in the interest of justice, that the variance be granted. Carl seconded the motion. The Board voted. Ken — AYE Carl — AYE Jim — AYE The motion was passed and variance granted . Carl made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ken, passed unanimously . The hearing ended at 8 : 05 p .m. • i F hL