HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2004Minutes from the Meeting of
March 1st, 2004 – 7 Pleasant Grove Lane
Village of Cayuga Heights
Zoning Board of Appeals
Present: Mirian Kira, Ken Robinson, Peter McClelland, Wayne Flemming, Brent Cross,
Robin Cisne
Attendees: Brigit L. Anderson, David W. Corson, 5 Pleasant Grove Lane
At 7:09 pm Robin Cisne opened the meeting and explained the way that the meeting will
be run, and the guidelines the ZBA will follow in making decisions.
At 7:13 the meeting was started.
Mrs. Anderson was surprised at the height issue of the house; their house stands at 30.5 ‘
tall but the Village of Cayuga Heights ordinance states that it can not be above 25’ high.
They are not the first owners and would like to remodel. They seek to leave the house as
it is in terms of height, they would like to see the paperwork stating the height of the
house and what it has been, in case of selling the house in the future, there is no
misunderstanding. The remodeling is to be done on the inside of the house.
Wayne questions 2 variances – one on the height of the house, and the other on the
addition.
Brent states that they are both within compliance of Village law. The Building Permit
and Certificate of Occupancy were all granted when the house was built in 1977.
Wayne and Mirian state that the Village of Cayuga Heights certainly can not NOT grant
the variance since the Village of Cayuga Heights granted it in the beginning.
Mr. Corson has lived there since 1979, and height has not been a worry. It is not visible
to anyone or an issue in the neighborhood.
Mr. Corson requests that the 100$ fee be refunded to the applicant. There is no filing fee
for an administrative error in the Village of Cayuga Heights. Recommended to the
Mayor and Trustees to refund the money.
Mrs. Anderson thanks us and is happy to have a letter or certificate.
How does the Certificate of Occupancy certify the laws and compliance with the Village
of Cayuga Heights law.
MOTION by Wayne to approve the variance for an addition on the house. Ken seconds.
All in favor, so VARIANCE IS GRANTED.
Meeting is closed at 7:27 pm.