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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Minutes 1984-04-18 J i TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 18 , 1984 The Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals met in regular session on Wednesday , April 18 , 1984 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , N . Y . , at 7 : 00 p . m . PRESENT : Chairman Henry Aron , Edward W . King , Joan G . Reuning , Jack D . Hewett , Lewis D . Cartee ( Building Ispector ) , Nancy M . Fuller ( Secretary ) . ALSO PRESENT : Wayne Stokes , Edward Buckley , Donald F . Henry Jr . , Terry L . Henry , Donald F . Henry , Jim McCune , Deborah J . Stevenson , John R . Stevenson , Bruce Barkley , Julie Mertus ( WTKO News ) . Chairman Aron declared the meeting duly opened at 7 : 05 p . m . and accepted for the record the Clerk ' s ' Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on April 10 , 1984 and April 13 , 1984 , respectively , together with the Secretary ' s Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice upon the various neighbors of each of the properties in question , upon the Regional Manager of the Finger Lakes State Park , Recreation , and Historic Preservation Region , upon the Clerks of the Towns of Ithaca and Ulysses , upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning , and upon each of the Appellants ( and Agents , if any ) as a party to the action , on April 11 , 1984 . APPEAL OF DONALD F . HENRY , JR . , APPELLANT , FROM THE DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING A BUILDING PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A LOT WITHOUT DIRECT ROAD FRONTAGE ON A DEDICATED TOWN HIGHWAY , AT THE REAR OF 122 WEST HAVEN ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6 - 28 - 1 - 28 . 2 . PERMISSION IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE IV , SECTION 16 , ARTICLE XIV , SECTION 75 , OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE , AND SECTION 280 - a OF THE TOWN LAW , Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 7 : 06 p . m . and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as published and as noted above . Both Mr . and Mrs . Henry were present . Each of the Board members had before him/ her a copy of the Appeal Form , with attachments , as signed and submitted by Donald F . Henry Jr . under date of April 3 , 1984 . The Appeal Form reads as follows : Is been denied permission to build a one - family home on a lot without direct road frontage on a dedicated Town highway at rear of West Haven Rd . ( see attached tax map ) . . . 1 ) Access available by 50 ' Right of Way ( see attached copy outlined in yellow ) to some day be a Town highways this right of way has a gravel base in place for such purpose . 2 ) Size of building lot 200 x 340 , being in excess of required minimum ( 150 x 200 ( 2x ) required by Town of Ithaca and 50 % larger than 1 acre required by Health Dept . ( see attached sewage construction permit ) . 3 ) Above mentioned right of way has always been preserved and used as access to this lot and Zoning Board of Appeals 2 April 18 , 1984 other lands of DeGraff properties and is adjacent to applicants ' parents ' lands . 4 ) Proposed home to be built on this property is intended for the use of applicants ' family . 5 ) Market conditions and consideration make purchase of properties from other than a " Friend " impossible at this time . " Mr . King stated that , in essence , Section 280 - a of the Town Law defines situations in which building permits will be issued usually only where there is an improved mapped street , meaning one that has been put on a map and filed . Mr . King noted , however , that subdivision 3 of this section of Town Law permits the Zoning Board of Appeals to vary the application of this general rule to permit construction where there is adequate access for the purposes of fire trucks , ambulances , police cars , and other emergency vehicles . Mr . King commented that he believed the presumption to be 25 ' or 301 . Mr . King further noted that subdivision 3 of Section 280 - a also sets forth where a Board of Appeals may vary this general rule in cases of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship , or where the circumstances of the case do not require a structure to be related to existing or proposed streets or highways . Mr . King stated that , in looking at this situation , the applicant ' s deed to the property gives him an access over a fifty - foot wide strip to West Haven Road between two lots which are , presumably , improved - - a lot north and south of that access strip - - and the applicant ' s property is . situated 340 feet from the centerline of West Haven Road , Mr . King noted that the • lot size , according to the deed , is 340 ' wide by 20 .0 . 2 ' deep , the 340 ' being the north line which would border on the south the easement strip 50 feet wide , this lot extending 200 feet southerly from that easement . Mr . King stated that he took it that this is one lot out of a very large parcel running behind West Haven Road and Elm Street with these building lots being some 200 ' to 300 ' deep and with still many more acres remaining in this plot . Mr . King commented that he wondered why Mrs . DeGraff did not apply for subdivision in the first place to the Planning Board , Mr . Cartee noted that any further subdivision of this land would require subdivision approval . Chairman Aron asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak for or against the Appeal of Donald Henry Jr . No one spoke . Chairman Aron asked Mr . Henry if he anything to add to what he wrote in his Appeal Form . Mr . Henry stated that he really had nothing more to add . Chairman Aron asked if there were any questions from the Board . Mr . King asked Mr . Henry how he proposed to build on the lot , for example , how he would site the house . Mr . Henry indicated on the survey map the lot and further indicated the lower half and the easterly half and stated that the front of the house would be to the north facing the right of way , adding that , with regard to the upper section , he hoped to plant a small orchard . Mr . King inquired if Mr . Henry were counting on there being any more applications to this Board for houses in this area . Mr . Henry responded that there were none to his knowledge , however , he did not know what Mrs . DeGraff has in mind . Mr . Cartee commented that any plans which Mrs . DeGraff A Zoning Board of Appeals 3 April 18 , 1984 might possibly have would not come to the Board of Appeals ; they would go to the Planning Board . Mr . King commented that that was appropriate in order to avoid piecemeal development . Mr . King inquired about the condition of the " lane " , with Mr . Henry stating that it is possible for a one - or two - ton truck to travel upon , it being a proposed road all the way through to Elm Street . Mr . King noted from the Appeal Form submitted that there is gravel there . Mr . Henry stated that that was correct and described the development in the area by " Dutch " Prince about thirty years ago . Mr . King noted that the traffic would come westerly from the shorter strip and asked if that had a good foundation . Mr . Henry responded that it certainly does . Mr . King noted that the parcel in question is in an R15 district so any approval could have in it conditions as necessary - - such as the R15 rules . Chairman Aron asked if there were any other questions or comments . There were none . Mr . King stated that he did not see any harm in it himself as long as Mr . Henry understands that it might be a through road some day . Mr . Henry indicated that he understood that . MOTION by Mr . Edward King , seconded by Mrs . Joan Reuning : RESOLVED , that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca approve and hereby does approve the granting of a building permit to • the Appellant , Donald F . Henry Jr . , for the construction of a single family residence at the rear of 122 West Haven Road , a portion of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 28 - 1 - 28 . 2 , subject to the usual rules for the granting of a building permit in Residence Districts R15 , using the fifty - foot right of way , bounding on the north , as though it were a public right of way and making sure the setbacks from side lines , rear lines , and front lines are adequate , said approval being pursuant to Town Law , Section 280 - a , subdivision 3 , and all amendments thereto . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman Aron declared both the Public Hearing in and the matter of the Henry Appeal duly closed at 7 : 21 p . m . APPEAL OF DR . M . A . GOODFRIEND , APPELLANT , WAYNE STOKES , AS AGENT , FROM THE DECISION OF THE BUIILDING INSPECTOR DENYING A SIGN PERMIT TO ADD THREE SQUARE FEET OF SIGNAGE TO AN EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN AT 1212 TRUMANSBURG ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0 , 6 - 26 - 3 - 8 . 2 . PERMIT IS DENIED UNDER SECTION 4 . 01 - 1 ( a ) OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA SIGN . LAW . Zoning Board of Appeals 4 April 18 , 1984 Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 7 : 22 p . m . and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as published and as noted above . Chairman Aron noted that the Board members had before them copies of the Appeal Form as signed and submitted by Wayne D . Stokes , Agent , of Sand Carved Sign , under date of March 30 , 1984 , with attachments and pictures . Said Appeal reads as follows : " . . . Having been denied permission to install a 3rd sign , similar to the existing ones , as shown in the photographs . The sign will read ' R . T . Faillace M . D . . . . The existing signs inform the location of M . A . Goodfriend M . D . , as well as the address . An additional sign of similar size ( 114 " X 39 " ) to the existing two is requested . This sign would inform the location of R . T . Faillace M . D . Enclosed is a separate sheet listing the reasons for our request . . . . The following are reasons existing in allowing add [ sic . ] a sign for Dr . R . T . Faillace , who is now practicing at 1212 Trumansburg Road . 1 ) Create a traffic hazard with patients not being able to locate the office . 2 ) Church across the street has a sign that is much larger than our proposed needs . 3 ) Visual barriers on the premises ( hedges & trees ) at the roadside , prevent high visibility of a smaller sign ( s ) . 4 ) High speed traffic , and the high traffic count of Trumansburg Road make it difficult for drivers to locate facilities with a smaller sign . 5 ) Most of the patients are elderly , with cardiac problems ( as well as possibly visual and reaction problems ) that could create difficulties in trying to locate facilities , as well as crossing traffic . It is a very difficult area • to have to turn around after passing by . The request for an additional sign would be of similar size as the existing two . The sign size would be 114 " X 39 " , double sided . A rough sketch shows how the finished signage will appear . " Mr . Stokes was present on behalf of Dr . Goodfriend , Chairman Aron stated that , as he recalled , when Dr . Goodfriend came before the Board of Appeals he did say that in the future he would have another physician working with him , so , as far as he was concerned , this request is not a matter of a surprise to the Board . Chairman Aron asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak for or against the Goodfriend Appeal . No one spoke. Mr . King commented that he thought the doctor would need a sign there . Chairman Aron asked Mr . Stokes if he had anything to add to the Appeal as submitted . Mr . Stokes stated that he had nothing further to add . Mr . King stated that he wished to say , for the record , that the signage at Dr . Goodfriend ' s office is very tasteful and , he assumed the proposed addition would likewise be tasteful and , further , it is on a very large lot in a rural and sparsely populated area . Mr . King commented that the sign is almost of the minimum size that could be seen from the highway to the east . • Mr . Cartee stated that this is a second request for a size variance for this sign , adding that about a year ago the Board granted a variance for the signage to increase from 3 sq . ft . to 6 Zoning Board of Appeals 5 April 18 , 1984 sq . ft . , 4 sq , ft . being allowed . Mr . Cartee stated that he agreed that the sign is very tasteful and a necessity for people travelling by . Mr . Cartee stated that he would recommend Board approval of this sign , commenting that the Planning Board has given it its blessing . Mrs . Reuning pointed out that the frame for the sign has never been enlarged from that originally approved , nor will it be with this additional sign . Mrs . Reuning stated that she had no problem in approving this sign . Chairman Aron stated that he drives by the doctors ' office every day and has noticed these signs as being very nice and not obstructive . MOTION by Mr . Jack Hewett , seconded by Mrs . Joan Reuning : _ RESOLVED , that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca grant and hereby does grant a variance from the requirements of Section 4 . 01 - 1 ( a ) of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law to permit the addition , in the usual tasteful way , of a third sign reading , " R . T . Faillace M . D . " , 114 " X 39 " in size , to the sign presently in place at 1212 Trumansburg Road . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . • Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman Aron declared both the Public Hearing in and the matter of the Goodfriend Appeal duly closed at 7 : 29 p . m . APPEAL OF EDWARD HARLAND BUCKLEY , APPELLANT , FROM THE DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR PREMISES AT 165 IRADELL ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0 , 6 - 24 - 1 - 5 . 1 . CERTIFICATE IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE V , SECTIONS 20 AND 21 , OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 7 : 30 p . m . and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as published and as noted above . Mr . Buckley was present . Chairman Aron noted that the Board had before it copies of the Appeal Form as signed and submitted by Edward Harland Buckley under date of April 4 , 1984 , together- with attachments - - survey map dated November 13 , 1975 ; building permit application with respect to the property in question dated July 13 , 1955 , with sketch of house location attached , deed conveying property to Mr . and Mrs . Buckley dated July 7 , 1983 . The Appeal Form reads as follows : " . . . Having been denied permission to obtain a Certificate of Compliance . . . The benefits of moving both the house and the horse barn would not • warrant the great expense and potential harm to those structures . IThe house and horse barn were built in 1956 by Robert Wright , Jr . , a personal friend of the remaining neighbor , Norma Weatherby , and the Zoning Board of Appeals 6 April 18 , 1984 late Edmund Weatherby . The barn was built within 9 inches of the lot line with the consent of the Weatherbys , to fit the topography and to retain a view into the woods along a stream corridor . The house was located at a distance ( 3015 " ) from the lot line which was permissible at the time of construction . QI am not aware of any hardship to anyone brought about by the location of our house and horse barn ( without horses ) which we purchased in July , 1983 . " Chairman Aron asked Mr . Buckley if he had anything he wished to add to his statement in his Appeal . Mr . Buckley stated Ithat he had nothing in particular to add except to note that the structures were built , he believed , in 1956 and apparently the owner was not aware or the neighbors were not aware that the barn was located illegally and so it has been there since that time . Mr . Buckley stated that when they bought the property , they were informed by their lawyer the day before , when the papers were passed , that the barn was illegal , however , they opted to go ahead because Joan Collins had some real problems with her move to Washington . Mr . Buckley stated that the Weatherbys said it was okay with them . Mr . Buckley stated that when they came in to the Town office to talk to Mr . Cartee they found out that the house was not located properly either , although at the time a side yard of 30 ' was okay , but now it is 401 . Mr . Buckley stated that they hoped they could be allowed to stay as they are . Chairman Aron noted that the house has been on the property • since 1955 according to the building permit . Mr . Buckley stated that that was probably right , adding that Mrs . Weatherby had told him that the house and the barn were built at the same time and that he would tend to agree , or at least the barn was built very soon after the house because its purpose was to house horses for the people who went there and who were interested in playing polo . Mrs . Reuning asked Mr . Buckley what he uses the barn for now . Mr . Buckley said they use it for storage . Mr . King noted that Mr . Buckley ' s property is located in an Agricultural District and wondered if he needed a permit for a barn . Mr . Cartee commented that it is no longer used as an agricultural building . Mr . King commented that it looked to him like these two lots ( indicating on the survey ) were originally one lot . Mr . Cartee noted that an accessory building is required to be three feet from the lot line and in this case the barn is about 9 inches from the line and , he believed , Mr . Buckley has said that the eaves hang over the line . Mr . Buckley said that that was correct . Chairman Aron asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak for or against this matter . No one spoke . Mr . Hewett commented that it looked like the Weatherbys do not mind the situation as it exists . Mr . King stated that he saw no problem although he did not like matters which came before the Board as a " fait accompli " . Mrs . Reuning wondered if it should be specified that the , barn is not a farm building . The Board agreed that that was not ecessary . Mr . King pointed out that variances go with the land . MOTION by Mr . Edward King , seconded by Mr . Jack Hewett : Zoning Board of Appeals 7 April 18 , 1984 RESOLVED , that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca grant and hereby does grant a Certificate of Occupancy for premises known as 165 Iradell Road , sometimes referred to as Townline Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 24 - 1 - 5 . 1 , with the buildings as presently situated thereon . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in and the matter of the Appeal of Edward Harland Buckley duly closed at 7 : 37 p . m . APPEAL OF JAMES M . McCUNE , APPELLANT , FROM THE DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING PERMISSION FOR FOUR ( 4 ) UNRELATED PERSONS TO RESIDE IN A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 326 STONE QUARRY ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6 - 38 - 3 - 5 . PERMISSION IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE IV , SECTION 11 , PARAGRAPH 1 , OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 7 : 38 p . m . and read aloud from the Notice of • Public Hearings as published and as noted above . Mr . McCune was present . Chairman Aron noted that each member of the Board had received a copy of Mr . McCune ' s Appeal Form , signed by James M . McCune and dated March 17 , 1984 , with attached lease signed by four persons and running from August 1 , 1983 to July 31 , 1984 . The Appeal reads as follows : " . . . Having been denied permission to have 4 unrelated persons living in a single - family dwelling at 326 Stone Quarry Rd . . . . 1 . The present tenants have signed the enclosed lease and I feel bound to that lease since I signed the lease as the new landlord . 2 . I bought the property in January of 1984 . It appears to have been leased to ( 4 ) persons for a number of years under the previous owner . 3 . My family is planning to move into this residence within a few years after we have built up some cash for making improvements . Until that time we will live in the dwelling behind this house and continue to rent it . If we were prevented from renting it to people who only rent for a year or so , our finances and the whole premise for buying the property would be severely disrupted . " Chairman Aron asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak to this matter . No one spoke . Chairman Aron noted that the lease with the four unrelated persons expires on July 31 , 1984 . Mr . McCune stated that he was planning to move into the house • and would like to rent for one year , otherwise he would have serious financial problems . Zoning Board of Appeals 8 April 18 , 1984 Mrs . Reuning wanted to make sure Mr . McCune was referring to the house in the woods on Stone Quarry Road , which he was . Mr . King asked about the setup of the house with respect to it being noted as a single - family house . Mr . McCune stated that it is a single family house with one kitchen and one bath . Mr . McCune commented that the purchase offer had been contingent upon there being no zoning problems , however , he liked the house , though he supposed he could have some redress because there turned out to be zoning problems . Mr . McCune added that he was planning to occupy this house himself in about two years . Mr . McCune stated that he purchased the property in January of 1984 and added that two previous owners had been renting in this manner . Chairman Aron asked Mr . McCune to be more specific about his hardship . Mr . McCune stated that the plan he has in mind is to renovate and if he cannot rent the house then his cash flow becomes a serious problem until his income will rise . Chairman Aron commented that Mr . McCune is not totally reliant on that rental income . Mrs . Reuning pointed out that he can rent the house to three unrelated persons , and now that he knows that , would that make a difference . Mr . McCune said perhaps it could , however , people are interested in having four because the numbers work out better . Mr . King noted that the building Mr . McCune wants to move into is not related to this one under discussion - - it is behind it . Mr . King stated that Mr . McCune ' s argument is the same as anyone can make in order to have more people . Mr . King ' stated that the zoning • ordinance is in place to , among other things, prohibit overcrowding of the land . MOTION by Mrs . Joan Reuning , seconded by Mr . Jack Hewett : RESOLVED , by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca , that the Public Hearing in the matter of the James M . McCune Appeal with respect to the occupancy of a single family residence located at 326 Stone Quarry Road by four unrelated persons be and hereby is adjourned until August 22nd , 1984 , at 7 : 00 p . m . at which time the subject residence shall be in compliance with the occupancy requirements of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance as such ordinance stands on August 1st , 1984 . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the matter of the McCune Appeal duly adjourned at 7 : 49 p . m . APPEAL OF JOHN AND DEBORAH STEVENSON , APPELLANTS , FROM THE DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING A BUILDING PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A • BEDROOM AND BATHROOM OVER AN EXISTING GARAGE WITH A SIDE YARD OF LESS THAN SEVEN ( 7 ) FEET AT 504 FIVE MILE DRIVE , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL Zoning Board of Appeals 9 April 18 , 1984 NO . 6 - 30 - 2 - 7 . ' PERMIT IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE XII , SECTION 54 , AND ARTICLE XIV , SECTION 75 , OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 7 : 50 p . m . and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as published and as noted above . Both Mr . and Mrs . Stevenson were present . Chairman Aron noted that each of the Board members had received a copy of the Appeal Form as signed and submitted by both John R . Stevenson and Deborah J . Stevenson under date of March 26 , 1984 , together with attached copy of building permit application with plot plan and floor plan also attached . The Appeal Form reads as follows : " . . . Having been denied permission to construct a master bedroom over our existing garage at 504 Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 3O - 2 - 7 . . . Because our fourth child ( third son ) was born on February 18 , 1984 , we find that we have out - grown our small three - bedroom home and are in need of additional living space . After consulting three ' local banks , two real estate firms and an architect , we have decided that our financial circumstances dictate no other course than to build a master bedroom onto our existing garage . The garage will serve as a good foundation and eliminate the need for new excavation , footers and foundation ; and , building on an already existing structure would conserve the limited yard space necessary for the childrens ' play . SWe have discussed our circumstances and our proposal with our neighbors ( John Comilli of 107 Glenside ) because the garage is only two feet from his property line . His verbal response at that time was that he • understood our problem , our idea was a good one and , he was pleased not to lose us as neighbors . Since then we have shown Mr . Camilli our building plans and he is in total agreement . He has indicated that he would be happy to respond to the board if necessary . TIt is our position that our plan is one that we can afford and one that will add greatly to the property both in value and in aesthetics . We are proud of our home and very happy with the locale and neighborhood . We ask that you honor our request so that we may keep the home we have worked so hard to maintain . " Mr . Stevenson displayed a survey of his property and distributed four colored photographs of his home and yard among the Board members . Chairman Aron asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak for or against this matter . No one spoke . Mr . Stevenson submitted to the Board the following letter , dated April 3 , 1984 , which he had sent to the neighbors and which had been signed by the neighbors . " 504 Five Mile Drive Ithaca , New York April 3 , 1984 • Dear Neighbors , ti Zoning Board of Appeals 10 April 18 , 1984 r We are trying to build an addition ( master bedroom ) over our garage . Since the garage is within less than ten ( 10 ) feet of our property line , we must petition the town zoning board for a variance . We have been asked by Mr . Lewis D . Cartee , building inspector , tooinform all of you and hopefully receive your support for our project . Our plans call for a structure that will match our home exactly . The plan will improve our property and we believe that it will not detract from the neighborhood . The plan that we have shown you was designed by Mr . Todd DeWitt who is a Cornell graduate student . He has gone through the neighborhood and has studied the oustsides of each of our houses and has drawn these plans according to the style of the neighborhood . We are more than pleased with his work . Your signature at the bottom of this letter will signify your approval of our project and thereby it will help our case tremendously . Thank you very much . Sincerely yours , ( sgd . ) Jack Stevenson , Debbie Stevenson . ( sgd . ) John L . Camilli ( sgd . ) Clara D . Camilli ( sgd . ) Nancy Armstrong ( sgd . ) Rich Armstrong ( sgd . ) Peter W . Post ( sgd . ) A , Richard Strauss • ( sgd . ) R . B . Jones " Chairman Aron asked how close to his property the neighbors are who signed this letter . Mr . Stevenson stated that the Camillis at 107 Glenside are the closest and Strauss and Jones at 109 are behind . Mr . Stevenson displayed the proposed building plans on the bulletin board and described them in detail , emphasizing the work of the student architect who had tied in the proposed addition with the existing home and garage in an appropriate manner . Mr . Stevenson also displayed the proposed floor plan . Chairman Aron asked Mr . Stevenson to speak to his need for this addition . Mr . Stevenson stated that the house contains three bedrooms presently which are 9 ' x 12 ' in size and they now have four _ children , the fourth child and third son having been born in February , so they have one daughter and three sons and they would really prefer that their daughter have her own room . Mr . Stevenson described a sort of courtyard effect in the backyard which would be created by the addition built in the manner designed . Mr . Stevenson stated that they have talked to the neighbors , shown them the plans , and have met no resistance at all , in fact , they have been encouraged by their neighbors . Mr . King asked about the distance from the home and the garage to the side lines . Mr . .Cartee stated that the garage is 3Z ' from the • lot line , 7 ' being required , and the house is 71 , 10 ' being required . Mr . Cartee stated that the house was most probably built before 1954 when zoning took effect . Mr . Cartee commented that the Board had Zoning Board of Appeals 11 April 18 , 1984 seen a similar case of an existing garage on Kendall Avenue , close to Therm , where a three -bedroom house was built on an existing foundation , adding that that area is zoned R- 9 also . Chairman Aron discussed the architecture and construction of the house and proposed addition with Mr . McCune in detail , mentioning , among other engineering details , the tower and peak line of the roof . Mr . McCune pointed out that the contractor was present - - Mr . Bruce Barclay , Mr . Barclay stated that it was a very good plan , adding that the architect worked very hard on this design and the construction aspects of it . Chairman Aron agreed that -the architect should be complimented . Chairman Aron discussed certain aspects of " beefing up " the existing foundation in engineering terms . Mr . Cartee commented that the eaves are only 3 " to 4 " , the roof is a 12 / 12 pitch , and there is almost no overhang . Mr . Hewett commented that he was very impressed by the work done by the architect , adding that it was nice to know that Mr . Stevenson had used a graduate student to do this . MOTION by Mrs . Joan Reuning , seconded by Mr . Edward King . RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals authorize and hereby does authorize the issuance of a building permit to John and Deborah Stevenson for the extension of their home , a non - conforming use , located at 504 Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 30 - 2 - 7 , according to plans presented to and reviewed • by said Board of Appeals , this date , April 18 , 1984 , and according to the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . MOTION by Mr . Edward King , seconded by Mrs . Joan Reuning : RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals grant and hereby does grant a Certificate of Occupancy with . respect to premises located at 504 Five Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 30 - 2 - 7 , upon the completion of the addition as hereinabove authorized . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - Aron , King , Reuning , Hewett . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . . Chairman Aron declared the Public Hearing in and the matter of the Stevenson Appeal duly closed . f Zoning Board of Appeals 12 April 18 , 1984 CHANGE IN DATE FOR JUNE 1984 MEETING - FROM JUNE 13 TO JUNE 27 It appearing that some of the Board members were experiencing conflicts with the June 13th meeting as scheduled in January of 1984 , after discussion , the Board members agreed that the June meeting date be changed to June 27 , 1984 , at 7 : 00 p . m . ADJOURNMENT Upon Motion , Chairman Aron declared the April 18 , 1984 meeting of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals duly adjourned at 8 : 15 p . m . Respectfully submitted , Nancy M . Fuller , Secretary , Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals . e Henry Aro hairman • n •