THE TOWN OF MACEDON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2002 AT THE TOWN COMPLEX, 1675 N WAYNEPORT RD, MACEDON, NEW YORK. PRESENT WERE, CHAIRMAN WARREN JEFFRIES, MEMBERS, HELEN SAVERSKY, SUE BUSH, JOHN GRAVINO AND CHARLIE PACKARD. ALSO PRESENT WAS CEO, SCOTT ALLEN. ABSENT WAS TOWN COUNCILMAN, DAVID MAUL.
Mr. Jeffries called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Jeffries explained the purpose for which this board serves and read the legal notice as it appeared in the “Times”.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Gananda Ministry Center - Art Parts Signs / 3259 Canandaigua Rd / Area
Variance - Section 135-190-B and 135-190-G / Request to add a second ground
sign that is approximately 20 square foot in size
Patty Claffey of Art Parts Signs 100 Lincoln Parkway E. Rochester,
NY 14445 was present to address the board. She stated that the church
was recently renovated and at the time it was discussed with Mario Fioravanti,
previous CEO, that the sign were to be replaced. She stated that
one sign is already replaced and this sign is produced, ready to be installed.
When she came in to get the permit to replace the second sign she was told
a variance was needed because the existing sign that this sign will replace
was already removed. She explained that the sign is to be approximately
the same square foot as the old sign and would be in the same place, just
turned at a perpendicular rather than an angle. The old sign was
ground lit; the new sign is internally lit with changeable copy.
The wording on the sign is to be different. The board questioned
if timers could be put on the internal lights. Patty explained that
this could be done, after some consideration the board made this a recommendation
but the approval is not contingent on this issue. No one else was
present to speak for or against the granting of this variance.
-Planning Board has not had a meeting to review this application
-Town Board has no objections
-SEQR not required
-Wayne County Planning Board has not had a meeting to review
this application
James and Elaine Hartnagle / Route 31 / Area Variance - Section 135-85
schedule 1 / Request to build a mini storage building with a 73' front
setback
James and Elaine Hartnagle of 445 Stafford Street Palmyra, NY 14522
and Joe Pullen P.E. of 2462 Magog Rd Palmyra, NY 14522 were present to
address the board. Elaine stated that the current front setback requirement
for Route 31 is 250' and they were looking for a variance to have only
a 73' setback. She stated that the property is not wide enough for
250' setback due to the creek that runs along the back of the property.
She also explained that the board had already granted a 100' setback variance
on this parcel, however, that application has been rescinded. She
explained that in order to get water to the property they would either
need to go under the creek or across the restaurant property next door.
Because of this they have changed the proposal to a mini-storage building.
Elaine stated that it would have a gravel drive and be gravel all around
the building. By having a 73' front setback it allows them to meet
the 50' setback from the creek. Warren questioned the probability
of people trying to pull out of this lot onto Route 31 in an area other
than the designated driveway. Elaine stated that the entire gravel
area would be fenced and the only in/out would be the designated driveway.
She also explained that this would be gated for security reasons.
Elaine explained that the building would be 30'x100' and would hold approximately
27 units. The fill that has been brought to the sight was questioned.
Elaine stated that the fill is to be leveled out. It was determined
that the Yellow Mills Diner, located next to this proposed building is
approximately 40' from the road. Elaine stated that they would like
to start construction in the spring, however, planning board approval is
still needed. The proposed building is metal construction, similar
to the storage units behind Jay's auto shop. The signage for this
project was questioned. Elaine stated that she has not reviewed the
code yet for this issue but would do whatever the code allows. It
was questioned why the proposed building is located at the narrowest part
of the lot. Elaine explained that this area was the highest part
of the lot and is less likely to flood. She also stated that this
area was already cleared and would need the least amount of work.
Dave Privatera of 1324 Mary Drive Macedon, NY 14502 was present.
He stated that he was interested in learning the scope of this project
because he owns other mini storage units within the town. He also
wanted to let the Hartnagles know that he has plans and approvals to expand
his units this year. No one else was present to speak against this
application.
-Planning Board has not had a meeting to review this application.
-Town Board has no objections to this application.
-SEQR not required
-Wayne County Planning Board has not had a meeting to review
this application.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Gananda Ministry Center - Art Parts Signs / 3259 Canandaigua Rd / Area
Variance - Section 135-190-B and 135-190-G / Request to add a second ground
sign that is approximately 20 square foot in size
A motion was made by Sue Bush, seconded by Charles Packard to approve
this application for a variance under Sections 135-190-B and 135-190-G
for 3259 Canandaigua Road Macedon, NY 14502. The timer on the sign
lighting was discussed again and it was recommended to the applicant that
this feature be added. Five factors concerning an area variance were
reviewed.
Roll Vote: Gravino-yes Saversky-yes Packard-yes Bush-yes
Jeffries-yes Therefor this variance is granted.
James and Elaine Hartnagle / Route 31 / Area Variance - Section 135-85
schedule 1 / Request to build a mini storage building with a 73' front
setback
A motion was made by John Gravino, seconded by Charles Packard to approve
this application for a variance request with a 12 month abandonment clause
under Section 135-85 schedule 1 for the property owned by James and Elaine
Hartnagle on Route 31. Five factors concerning an area variance were
reviewed.
Roll Vote: Gravino-yes Saversky-yes Packard-yes
Bush-yes Jeffries-yes Therefor this variance is granted.
Sue Bush stated that this variance is not to be used to set precedence
for Route 31 setbacks. This particular parcel has extenuating circumstances
due to the creek and the topography that were taken into account when granting
approval for this variance.
OTHER BUSINESS
Warren asked Helen if she was still work on a checklist for Variance Application standards. Helen stated that she is still working on this issue.
Scott Allen stated that an application would probably be presented for Brownstone Physical Therapy who has recently moved into the West Wayne Plaza behind Pal-Mac Medical. All signage for West Wayne Plaza has received a variance already in 1998, minutes were presented, however, Brownstone does not have any frontage to determine the sign of the size allowed.
Helen made the suggestion that name badges or business cards be supplied to the ZBA members to identify them as town employees when the are on site visits. This may also be advantageous for others as well.
MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes dated December 12, 2001 was made by Sue Bush, seconded by Charles Packard, all in favor.
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Sue Bush and seconded by Charles Packard, all in favor. Adjournment 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Habecker, Building and Zoning Clerk