HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-02D a n b y B o a r d o f Z o n i n g A p p e a l s
M i n u t e s o f H e a r i n g s a n d M e e t i n g
O c t o b e r 2 , 2 0 1 3
Present:
Allen Becker
Gary Bortz
Sarah Elbert
Joe Schwartz
Others Present:
Secretary Pamela Goddard
Code Officer Susan Beeners
Public George “Skip” Fairchild
BZA Chair Pro tem, Al Becker, reconvened the Hearing at 7:05pm
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Request for variance of the minimum 50-foot front yard required for corner lots
in High Density Residential Zones in Sections 510(1) and 602(5a) of the Town of Danby Zoning Ordinance in
order to build a detached garage with a front yard 15 feet deep from the appropriations line of NYS Rte. 34/96
(Spencer/West Danby Road) and 16 feet deep from the right of way line of Short Road. The property is located
at 2245 Spencer/West Danby Rd., Tax Parcel 16.-1-18.21, George and Janet Fairchild, Owners.
Public Comment and Board Discussion
There was a discussion of a redesigned proposal for location of a detached garage. Fairchild pre-
sented a revised drawing of the proposed location of the garage, which was entered into the record.
The new location has the garage 67 feet from Route 34/96 and 21 feet from the Short Road right of
way. The new location is compliant with the 50 foot front yard requirement for NYS Rte. 34/96 and
no variance is needed for that road. The building would still require a variance of the front yard re-
quirement on Short Road.
Several questions were asked of the applicant regarding parking patterns, the turn around near the
garage, etc. The turn around will provide good access to the garage without impacting the septic field.
Board members express appreciation for the applicant being willing to work with them on a modifica-
tion. This was seen as a good solution which meets the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance. Becker noted
that the Highway Department was consulted about the revised proposal and expressed satisfaction
about the new plan.
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MOTION TO APPROVE VARIANCE:
The Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Danby grants the Fairchild Request for an area variance of 21
feet from the right of way line of Short Road where normally a minimum 50-foot front yard is required for corner
lots in High Density Residential Zones in Sections 510(1) and 602(5a) of the Town of Danby Zoning Ordinance in
order to build a detached garage. The garage will be located as indicated on a revised drawing presented to the
Board of Zoning Appeals and will maintain access of 67 feet off Route 34/96.
Moved by Scwartz, Second by Bortz, the motion passed
Gary Bortz AYE
Sarah Elbert AYE
Joe Schwartz AYE
Allen Becker AYE
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:14pm
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Pamela Goddard, Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary
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