Varick ZBA meeting minutes April 24, 2018

Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Varick New York

Minutes for April 24, 2018 

The Varick ZBA held a public meeting at the Varick Town Hall on April 24, 2018 at 7pm. Present: Annie Bachman – Chair person, John Keel, Fred Beary, Andrew Herkovic, Susan Ottenweller, Tim Doran- Code Enforcement Officer

Meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.

Old Business: 
Review of February 2018 minutes. The March 27, 2018 meeting was canceled. Motion to accept the minutes with corrections made by F. Beary 2 nd A. Herkovic Motion approved unanimously.

Code Enforcer Report: 
Alvin Zook on Kings Corner Rd. /Ernsberger at some time had built a building used for storage, and has now opened a horseshoeing/harness shop in that building. There are no permits on record. Is a zoning permit needed?

T. Doran notified Bob Steele from the county who planned to speak with Mr. Zook.

NOTE: There is nothing in the codes that says when or what requires a permit or who to speak to. Basic process- get a town permit first and the form specifies when a county permit is needed. (refer to page 10 of the Zoning Codes under Structure)

Farm stand season is beginning - there is no definition or code requirements listed. Do they need to be regulated? Most common concern is the distance off the edge of the road for safety from passing traffic.

After discussing the incinerator controversy taking place in Romulus, the question of regulation for a business causing poor air quality – what can /should be done when the quality of life downwind of the business is affected.

Solar Farms – Should there be a size restriction? All agree there should be more solar power in the area. Does the Varick Comprehensive Plans include solar or wind farms, incinerator, etc.?

New Business: 
Regulation of dock and mooring – There is no record of Varick ever having been granted the right of home rule. There is work being done at the State level asking to have the right granted.

There is a report of a good conversation between G. Tolomeo and J. Somerville about the Tolomeo entry steps. There is no sign of any actual work yet.

The public hearing for a variance for J. Lippert is scheduled for the May 22, 2018 meeting. Notification letters to all parties to go out ASAP as many of them are not locals.

The variance request asks for relief from the 10ft. setback on both sides of an addition to the existing structure. The drawing included in the application looks to be a sizable addition, so there may need to be discussion on the maximum lot coverage as well.

County requirements for buildings as close as this addition will be to the neighbors will be to make the new structure have a 2 hour burn rating if the ZBA approves the variance request.

Code discussion: 

'Grandfathering' - actually Article V- Nonconforming Uses and Buildings 501.5 (pg 61) the nonconforming building can be rebuilt if it is 50% destroyed, but not if they just 'don't like it'. A board member was was approached with questions about the 'Grandfathering' of a specific property, but there has not been any paperwork submitted needing the ZBA attention.

Next Meeting May 22, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 pm. by S. Ottenweller 2 nd J. Keel

Respectfully Submitted May 15, 2018.

Carol J. Millis, Secretary

The scheduled meeting of the ZBA for Tuesday, 27 March, has been cancelled. The next meeting is currently scheduled for Tuesday, 24 April.

Meeting November 28, 2017

Due to incomplete notices (mailing), no public hearing was held at this November 28 meeting.  The public hearings are being rescheduled for December 2017 and new notices will be issued as soon as the time and date is confirmed.

These are the notices that were published but not mailed.

PUBLIC HEARING Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on November 28, 2017 at 7pm in the Town Office Building at 4782 Route 96 for a Request for Review of a Code Enforcement Action. A public hearing is requested ​by Becky Little ​to review and appeal action taken by the Varick Code Enforcement Officer to lift a Stop Work Order regarding the construction of stairs at 5626 East Lake Rd in the Town of Varick. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and consider the appeal, which seeks enforcement of minimum side setbacks for structures and appeal of the decision to lift the stop work order​. A copy of the request can be obtained from the Zoning Board Chair.

​PUBLIC HEARING Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on November 28, 2017 at 7pm in the Town Office Building at 4782 Route 96 for an Application for an Area Variance filed by Stephen and Dionne Carey . A public hearing for an area variance is requested under Section 306.3 of the Varick Zoning Code for property located at 5445 Deal Road, in the Town of Varick, Lot 10 Section 3, Block 10. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and consider the appeal for an area variance which seeks relief from minimum lot size. Said application 'Application for Approval of Minor Subdivision' is on file with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Clerk and is open for inspection.​

Meeting and Public Hearing October 24, 2017

Meeting and Public Hearing October 24, 2017


Application for Area Variance, Permit Number 17-1716 for 5091 E. Lake Road. A PUBLIC HEARING before the Town of Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on October 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Building at 4782 Route 96 for an Application for an Area Variance filed by Linda Mastellar. A public hearing for an area variance is requested under Section 603.3 of the Varick Zoning Code for property located at 5091 E. Lake Road, Romulus, parcel 6-2-25, in the Town of Varick. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and consider the appeal for an area variance which seeks relief from the minimum set back requirement of 10' for a permanent dock. Said application is on file with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Clerk and is open for inspection. This is an application to expand a previously granted variance by one foot toward each boundary.

ZBA Regular Meeting September 26, 2017

The Varick ZBA held a public meeting at the Varick Town Hall on September 26, 2017 at 7pm.
Present: Annie Bachman, John Keel, Andrew Herkovic, Fred Beary, Tim Doran – Zoning Compliance
Officer
Absent: Jeff Hogue- Chairman

PUBLIC HEARING Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on July 25, 2017

PUBLIC HEARING Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on July 25, 2017 in the Town Office Building at 4782 Route 96 for an Application for an Area Variance filed by Dwight Lindler . A public hearing for an area variance is requested under Section 306.3 of the Varick Zoning Code for property located at 5519 Route 89, in the Town of Varick, Lot 513 Section 219, Block 2.17.94. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and consider the appeal for an area variance which seeks relief from minimum side setbacks for boat hoists. Said application is on file with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Clerk and is open for inspection.

PUBLIC HEARING Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on July 25, 2017

A PUBLIC HEARING before the Town of Varick Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on July 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Building at 4782 Route 96 for an Application for an Area Variance filed by Enos Hertzler . A public hearing for an area variance is requested under Section 311.7 of the Varick Zoning Code for property located at 2473 Ogden Road, Seneca Falls, parcel 4-1-47.2, in the Town of Varick. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and consider the appeal for an area variance which seeks relief from the 100' minimum setback for a commercial retail building from a side property line. Said application is on file with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Clerk and is open for inspection.