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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-19 - BZA TOWN OF ULYSSES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 07/19/06 Approved unanimously 11/15/06 PRESENT : Chairman George Tselekis , BZA Members Carl Mann, Gerald VanOrden, Zoning Typist Robin Carlisle Peck, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun EXCUSED : Andy Glasner APPLICANTS : Anne Dimock, John Weber and Joanne Bartman, Bonnie White Chairman George Tselekis called the meeting and a duly advertised public hearing to order at 7 : 30pm. Mr. Tselekis stated there are three items on the agenda both scheduled for 7 : 30 ; the applications would be addressed in alphabetical order-Dimock, Weber and White . The first review is Anne Dimock, 5040 Perry City Road , Trumansburg, NY . He asked if Ms . Dimock would provide information regarding the project. Ms. Dimock introduced herself and stated they would like to build an 18 x 20 foot addition on the east end of her house . She would like to make it into a two family home, her daughter and three grandchildren are moving in with her. Ultimately, it would a fifth suite for her Bed & Breakfast. She would be adding a living room with a bathroom . Ms . Tselekis asked for comments from the audience, none were offered. Ms Carlisle Peck stated a letter had been received from the public . Mr. Tselekis read a letter from Tommy Brown, Assistant Clerk of the Ithaca Friends Meeting stating they do not oppose the construction of the addition. They requested the construction not occur on Sunday between 10 : 30- 12 : 00 Noon, the second Sunday in August and September they hold a business meeting between 12 : 30-3 : 00 pm. They have a memorial service scheduled for Saturday, August 12`x' but are unsure of the time and will communicate this information to Ms . Dimock upon scheduling it . Mr. Tselekis asked if there were questions or comments from the Board, none were offered . He asked if the Board would like to make a motion . Mr. Mann made the MOTION, Mr. VanOrden SECONDED the MOTION. Whereas, there will be no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood and no detriment to nearby properties resulting from the requested variance and Whereas, the benefit sought by the applicant can not be achieved by a feasible alternative method other than an area variance and Whereas, the requested variance is not substantial and would not have been required under the previous zoning ordinance and Whereas, the variance requested will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood and Whereas, the alleged difficulty was not self-created, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals approves the variance to construct an addition with the proviso no construction take place Sundays to interfere with the Friends meetings to Anne Dimock, 5040 Perry City Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886 Tax Parcel 24. -3 -8 Chairman Tselekis called the vote : Board of Zoning Appeals 2 07/ 19/2006 Mr. Mann Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. Van Orden Aye The motion was carried unanimously, variance is approved Mr. Tselekis stated the next application was from John Weber and Joanne Bartman, 1005 Honey Bee Lane, Trumansburg, NY. He requested they describe their project . Mr. Weber stated they had purchased the in February; they moved in June 2°a and would like to construct a garage that matches the house . He stated all the building setbacks are in compliance, they would like to have protection for their vehicles in the winter from the snow . Mr. Tselekis noted the application was rejected due to the lot size being 1 . 16 acre (2 acres are required) lot frontage is 225 feet (250 feet required) and the depth is 220 feet (minimum 250 is required) . The setbacks are all in compliance the lot had been legal and conforming prior to the current zoning. Mr. Tselekis asked if the audience had any questions, comments, none were offered. He asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. Mr. VanOrden asked if they were made aware of the zoning ordinance when they purchased the property. Mr. Weber stated they purchased the property in February and moved into it in June, they were not told of the zoning ordinance . Mr. Rachun stated he tended to doubt the new owner would know, the old owner had applied for the application under the old zoning ordinance, the house is little over a year old . Mr. VanOrden asked where Honey Bee Lane is located . Mr. Weber stated it is off Perry City Road, going South on 96, you take a right. Ms . Carlisle Peck stated a letter had been received . Mr. Tselekis read the letter received from Richard and Sally Carland, 1000 Honey Bee Lane, Richard and Mary Parker 1002 Honey Bee Lane, Scott and Rebecca Stewart 1004 Honey Bee Lane, they stated they had no objections to the building of an attached garage as long as it conformed to the character of the neighborhood . Mr. Tselekis asked if there were any motions from the Board. Mr. VanOrden made the MOTION, Mr. Mann SECONDED the MOTION. Whereas, there will be no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood and no detriment to nearby properties resulting from the requested variance and Whereas, the benefit sought by the applicant can not be achieved by a feasible alternative method other than an area variance and Whereas, the requested variance is not substantial and would not have been required under the previous zoning ordinance and Whereas, the variance requested will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood and • f Board of Zoning Appeals 3 07/ 19/2006 Whereas, the alleged difficulty was not self-created, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals approves the variance to construct an attached garage to an existing structure to -John Weber and Joanne Bartman, 1005 Honey Bee Lane, Trumansburg, NY 14886. Tax Parcel 26. -8. 44 Chairman Tselekis called the vote : Mr. Mann Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. Van Orden Aye The motion was carried unanimously, variance is approved. Mr. Tselekis stated the final was Robert White, PO Box 27 , Jacksonville, NY . The application was denied to build an addition to an existing dwelling, the frontage is 200 feet (minimum 250 feet) all other setbacks are in conformance, lot was legal and conforming prior to the adoption of Zoning Ordinance August 2005 . He asked the applicant to describe the project. Ms. Bonnie White stated they would like to build a 600 square foot addition-it would consist of a living area, bedroom, bathroom to accommodate out of town guests . Mr. Tselekis noted they had met all the setbacks and were screened fairly well from the neighbors . He asked if the Board had any questions or comments ; none were offered . He asked if the Board would like to make a motion . Mr. Mann made the MOTION, Mr. VanOrden SECONDED the MOTION. Whereas, there will be no undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood and no detriment to nearby properties resulting from the requested variance and Whereas, the benefit sought by the applicant can not be achieved by a feasible alternative method other than an area variance and Whereas, the requested variance is not substantial and would not have been required under the previous zoning ordinance and Whereas, the variance requested will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood and Whereas, the alleged difficulty was not self-created, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Ulysses Board of Zoning Appeals approves the variance to construct an addition to Robert White, PO Box 27, Jacksonville, NY 14854. Tax Parcel 24. -3-6. 1 Chairman Tselekis called the vote : Mr. Mann Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. Van Orden Aye The motion was carried unanimously, variance is approved Mr. Tselekis asked if there was any other business . Mr. Mann stated the minutes needed to be approved . Board of Zoning Appeals 4 07/ 19/2006 Mr. Mann made a MOTION to approve the minutes of 06/20/06 , Mr. VanOrden seconded. All in favor MINUTES Approved . Mr. VanOrden motioned to adjourn, Mr. Mann seconded . Respectfully submitted, • Robin Carlisle Peck Zoning Typist 07/26/06