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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:00 PM, Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS
(*Denotes present)
Gregg Travis,Chairman * David Dittman
* Linda Hirvonen * Dan Konowalow
Ronald Bricker,Alternate Member * Henry (Hurf)Sheldon
* Jeffrey Overstrom,Engineer&Planning Coordinator
* Kathryn Miller,Town Board Liaison
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt,ZBA Attorney
PUBLIC PRESENT
Andy Sciarabba
Ron Fortune
Arthur Paul
GENERAL BUSINESS
Linda Hirvonen, Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Ms.
Hirvonen reviewed the Agenda items and acknowledged the Legal Notice
published in The Ithaca Journal with regards to the Public Hearing on the Area
Variances.
Public Hearing for: Area Variance Application, Applicant:
Consulting & Design, Agent for; Drake Petroleum, 32 Peruville
Road, Tax Parcel # 30.-1-16.4
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM.
Daniel Konowalow seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Ron Fortune, Agent for Drake Petroleum appeared before the Board
requesting an Area Variance for the number of signs to be permitted on the
APPROVED
premises at 32 Peruville Road. The Town of Lansing Sign Ordinance permits
two signs per lot, of which they shall not exceed 50 square feet in area. Mr.
Fortune states his Company proposes the Signage Package for a Plaza, not just a
Gas Station. There are three different types of business (Dunkin Donuts, Xtra-
mart and Gas/Diesel) housed on the site. The free standing pre-existing sign at
the corner will remain. The following Sketch Plan was proposed;
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Member/Public Comments/Concerns:
Daniel Konowalow: Has concern with the additional signage (facing south)
located near the diesel gas pump island. Mr. Konowalow does not have a
problem with the directional signs.
Kathy Miller: States she trucks horses and more than once she has pulled into a
Service Station and has to pull out and back in again due to the lack of signage
for diesel. Ms. Miller is in favor of the proposed plan.
David Dittman: States putting the little logo signs on the building does not
change the character of the neighborhood.
Andy Sciarabba: Indicated this is a business, in a Business District and that it is
suppose to be allowed to promote it self and pay more taxes to our community.
Constantly Developers are being told "we do not want to do things because it is
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APPROVED
offensive". These people have been a good neighbor for many years and should
be able to continue. These folks should be encouraged,not discouraged.
Linda Hirvonen: Feels different size lots should have different regulations
(square footage) for their signage.
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon: Wanted to make sure the B2 area is not over decorated
with large signs.
David Dittman made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM. Henry
(Hurf) Sheldon seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman - Aye
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow - Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Further Member Discussion
Daniel Konowalow: Inquired if Drake Petroleum would consider reducing the
one sign on the south side near the diesel pumps.
Ron Fortune: The design is already balanced.
David Dittman: States they have 3 distinct businesses there.
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon: Thinks the building is very tasteful in design and
an upgrade to Lansing. Mr. Sheldon further believes that setting a precedence
with bending the rules for this company that has made a nice addition to the
Town should be allowed.
The Board Members reviewed the criteria for an Area Variance.
1. State whether an undesirable change in the neighborhood character will
be created, and reason why:
No.
2. Is there an alternative method, feasible to pursue, to achieve what the
Applicant desire, and reason why:
No.
3. State whether the requested Area Variance is substantial, and reason why;
No.
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APPROVED
4. State whether the Variance will have adverse effect or impact on the
physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district, and
reason why:
No.
5. State whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, and reason why:
Yes, expansion of Business coupled with a pre-existing Sign.
David Dittman made a motion to approve the Area Variance. Henry (Hurf)
Sheldon seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen - Aye
Daniel Konowalow-Nay
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Approval/Denial of December 7, 2009 Minutes
Daniel Konowalow requested on page 2, under Bud Shattuck, it should be
precedent. Also, on page 4, under Gregg Travis (3 below) should be rights of
way.
Daniel Konowalow made a motion to approve as amended. Henry (Hurf)
Sheldon seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon made a motion to adjourn the Meeting. David Dittman
seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Dittman-Aye
Linda Hirvonen-Aye
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon - Aye
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APPROVED
Daniel Konowalow- Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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