Minutes subject to approval:
Proceeding
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Bob Lannon.
Flag Salute
David Fantuzzo led the Flag Salute
Welcome
Vice Chairman Bob Lannon
welcomed everyone.
Roll Call
Upon roll
call the following members were present: Vice Chairman Bob Lannon, Tom Hamilton,
Amy Connelly, David Fantuzzo, Gordon Smith and Jeff Simonet absent.
Others Present: Building Inspector Roger Gallant, Clerk Diane
Bean.
Guests: Jennifer Harter & Daniel Dragos, Michele
& Shawn Donegan, Kendra & Roger Tuttle, Don Lewis, Eli Bliss, Shelly
Cahoon and Keith Smith.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Tom Hamilton, seconded by David Fantuzzo to
approve the minutes of the December 8, 2020 meeting. 5 in favor, and Jeff
Simonet absent.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
New Application:
1032-21A:
by Daniel Dragos & Jennifer Harter of
Central Square, NY for the property
at 9304 York Settlement Rd to build
a 2 car garage. The Town of Huron Zoning Law Section 4.2.2.1 requirements in the
A5A district need to comply with a minimum of 50 ft. side yard setback. 4.6.1.10 Pre-existing Non-Conforming
Structure and 4.2.1.4 placement
of garage on the front of the house unless granted a Variance by the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Gordon Smith moved, seconded by David
Fantuzzo, that the Board
find this request for Area Variance to be a Type II action of section 617.5 (c)
(12) of SEQRA, having no significant environmental impact.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Jennifer Harter drew the Board's attention to the options included
in their application: She informed the Board that they would prefer option A,
which places the garage on the front of the house and existing driveway.
Bob Lannon asked if there was anybody here to speak on behalf of the
applicant or in opposition of the application. There wasn’t anyone present.
Bob Lannon
closed the public hearing: All in favor.
All members
inspected and/or are familiar with the site. Upon completion of Finding of Facts Tom
Hamilton moved, seconded by David Fantuzzo to approve the application as
submitted with option A which places garage on the east front side of house.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
1033-21A
by Michele & Shawn Donegan of Wolcott, NY for the property at 6503 Bonnie Castle Rd to add an
addition to your cottage. The Town of Huron Zoning Law Section 4.2.2.1 requirements in the
Resort district need to comply with a minimum of 75 ft. front yard, 10 ft. side
yard and 25 ft. rear yard setbacks. 4.2.2.3 Coverage the maximum coverage in the Resort
district shall be 20 percent unless
granted a Variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Gordon Smith moved, seconded by David
Fantuzzo, that the Board
find this request for Area Variance to be a Type II action of section 617.5 (c)
(17) of SEQRA, having no significant environmental impact.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Shawn Donegan advised the Board that he spoke with
neighbors on both sides and they are good with what they are proposing to do.
Roger Gallant addressed the Board to make sure
they realize that they need to make their decision based on the distance from
the lot line and not the road as it states on the application.
Bob Lannon asked if there was anybody here to speak on behalf of the
applicant or in opposition of the application. There wasn’t anyone present.
David Fantuzzo read the LWRP recommendation letter.
Bob Lannon
closed the public hearing: All in favor.
All members
inspected and/or are familiar with the site. Upon completion of Finding of Facts Amy
Connelly moved, seconded by David Fantuzzo to approve the application as
submitted with maintaining the distance between the new addition and the lot
line.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
1034-21A: by Roger & Kendra Tuttle of Webster, NY for the property at 8320 Graves Point
to build a new cottage and deck. The Town
of Huron Zoning Law Sections 4.6.1.10 & 4.2.2.1 Schedule of Regulations requires any structure or building alteration,
expansion or reconstruction to an existing non-conforming use shall not be
allowed without a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning
Law also requires a minimum
of 75 ft. front yard, 10 ft. side yard and 25 ft. rear yard setbacks in the
resort district.
Gordon Smith moved, seconded by Amy
Connelly, that the Board
find this request for Area Variance to be a Type II action of section 617.5 (c)
(17) of SEQRA, having no significant environmental impact.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Roger Tuttle explained that now that there is public sewer
and water hook-up available, it is a good time to make it a year-round
residence.
Bob Lannon asked if there was anybody here to speak on behalf of the
applicant or in opposition of the application. There wasn’t anyone present.
David Fantuzzo read the LWRP recommendation letter.
Bob Lannon
closed the public hearing: All in favor.
All members
inspected and/or are familiar with the site. Upon completion of Finding of Facts Gordon
Smith moved, seconded by Amy Connelly to approve the application as submitted.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
1035-21A: by Donna Cathy, Trustee of Waterloo, NY for the property at 6947 Clapper Rd. to revise lot line to
subdivide an existing parcel into 3 parcels. 4.2.2.1 Schedule of minimum area and yards in the A5A district to
be 50 ft. setback from all property lines. Parcel A&B do not meet the
minimum requirements for a width of 400 ft.. Side setback for existing
garage/apartment on parcel B of 19 ft.. Leach system on parcel A to be less
than 10 ft. from property as defined in the Town of Huron Septic Law.
Gordon Smith moved, seconded by Tom
Hamilton, that the Board
find this request for Area Variance to be an Unlisted Action of section 617.5,
having no significant environmental impact.
VOTE: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Don Lewis, Engineer
Representative for the Donna Cathy, Trustee, elaborated on the plans for the
property if the variance is granted.
Bob Lannon asked
if there was anybody here to speak on behalf of the applicant or in opposition
of the application.
Eli Bliss representing
Kathleen Cathy who resides at 6981 Clapper Rd., was unclear of what was taking
place at 6947 Clapper Rd. Once
understood after explanation by Don Lewis, he had no objection to the plans.
Bob Lannon
closed the public hearing: All in favor.
All members
inspected and/or are familiar with the site. Upon completion of Finding of Facts David
Fantuzzo moved, seconded by Tom Hamilton to approve the application as
submitted.
VOTE:
AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Other business:
The request
from Keith Smith to rehear the case 1031-20A
was presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals. On motion to rehear the case:
VOTE:
AYES: 0 NAYS: 5 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 1
Vacant
Zoning Board Seat:
The Zoning Board conducted an interview with
applicant Shelly Cahoon, including a Q & A regarding the Board's function.
Following the interview the Board decided to
recommend her appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the Town Board. All
in Favor.
Meeting Schedule:
2021 meeting schedule was approved by the Town
Board
Election of Officers – Chairman: Bob Lannon was nominated by David Fantuzzo and elected on
a motion by Amy Connelly. Vice Chairman: David Fantuzzo was nominated by Amy
Connelly and elected on a motion by Bob Lannon. All in favor.
The Board spoke of the
training needed for 2021.
Adjournment:
Bob Lannon adjourned the meeting at 8:34
p.m.
Diane Bean, Zoning Board Clerk
