ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

November 15, 2006

 

 

The Town of Macedon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the Town Complex, 32 Main Street, Macedon, NY.  Present were Chairman Warren Jeffries and members Carl Eligh, John Gravino and Charles Packard.  Also present were Councilman Dave McEwen and Board Clerk Susan Bush.  Absent were Ron Santovito and Town Engineer Scott Allen.

 

Mr. Jeffries called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  He then explained the purpose for which this board serves and read the Legal Notice as it appeared in the Times.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

Z-08-06 – Castle – 2348 Morrison Drive – Area Variance – Section 135 Schedule I (Attachment 1) – Side setback for garage addition – James Castle was present to explain this request.  He would like to add a second bay (10’ x 22’) to his one-car garage.  Current side setback is 22’, which would be reduced to 12’ with the addition.  Total garage space would be 20’ x 22’.  Space will be for his personal vehicles; no commercial use.  A letter of support was received from the adjoining neighbor at 2354 Morrison Drive.  There was no one else present to speak for or against the granting of this variance.

 

  • Planning Board – Positive referral
  • Town Board – No concerns
  • Wayne County Planning Board – Referral not required
  • SEQR – Not required

 

 

BOARD DISCUSSION:

 

Z-08-06 – Castle – 2348 Morrison Drive – Area Variance – Section 135 Schedule I (Attachment 1) – Side setback for garage addition – Motion was made by Carl Eligh, seconded by John Gravino, to grant this variance per application.  Board members felt this was the best alternative and would blend in with the character of the neighborhood.  The five factors were reviewed.

 

Roll Vote:  Eligh – yes; Gravino – yes; Packard – yes; Santovito – absent; Jeffries – yes; Therefore, this variance is granted.

 

 

MINUTES:

 

A motion to approve the 09-20-06 minutes was made by John Gravino, seconded by Charles Packard.  All in favor; minutes approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A motion to adjourn was made by John Gravino, seconded by Carl Eligh.  All in favor; meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Susan Bush

Board Clerk