DRAFT

TOWN OF SARATOGA

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES

June 25, 2007

7:30 PM

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the flag salute.

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar explained the Rules of the Board.

 

Due to Clerk Catherine Cicero’s resignation, Chairman Stephen Bodnar

recognized Linda McCabe as the newly appointed Zoning Clerk. Chairman Stephen Bodnar also recognized Catherine Cicero for all her hard work.

 

Zoning Clerk Linda McCabe called the roll: Chairman Stephen Bodnar – present, Clifford Hanehan – absent, Thomas Carringi – absent, Barbara Faraone – present, Joyce Waldinger – absent, Bill Moreau – absent, James Burke – present, and Alternate Clarence Fosdick – present. 

 

Also present: Town Clerk Ruth Drumm, Town Attorney William Reynolds and Town Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway.

 

Due to the absences of regular board members, Chairman Stephen Bodnar recognized Alternate Clarence Fosdick as eligible to vote.

 

Approval of Minutes: All board members present had read the minutes of the April 23, 2007 meeting. James Burke, seconded by Barbara Faraone, made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 23, 2007 meeting as written.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar–aye, James Burke–aye, Barbara Faraone–aye and Clarence Fosdick-aye.

Carried 4– 0  

 

 

Order of Business:

AREA VARIANCE

 

John Hayes, Applicant           #07-07

247 Burgoyne Rd.

Schuylerville, NY  12871

S/B/L 169.-1-79.1 Rural Residential

 

Applicant John Hayes addressed the Board seeking a 50’ road frontage variance and a sideline variance of 26’ in order to meet zoning regulation requirements.  He wants to replace the existing singlewide mobile home with a 28’ x 76’ doublewide mobile home for his son. After a lot line adjustment granted by the Planning Board, he increased his acreage from 2.1 acres to 3.21 acres.  He has 200’ of frontage with his lot and 150’ with his son’s lot once subdivided, which leaves him lacking 50’ of road frontage and the need of a 26’side variance.  He has not yet had it surveyed, but hopes to have that completed within 2 weeks. Applicant presented photos to the board of the demolition of the single mobile home that was on site. 

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar read the Saratoga County Planning Board’s letter stating their approval and that there would be no significant county wide or inter community impact.

 

After providing the Proof of Notice in The Saratogian on June 14, 2007, Chairman Stephen Bodnar opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward.

 

The Board discussed whether to require a survey before approval. Town Attorney William Reynolds stated that approval could be subject to review of the deed to confirm dimensions as presented. 

 

Barbara Faraone made a motion, seconded by James Burke, to grant a 50’ frontage variance and a 26’ sideline setback variance. The plan presented will improve the property.  Approval granted conditioned on Town Attorney William Reynolds’ review of the survey or deed.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar-aye, Barbara Faraone-aye, James Burke-aye, Clarence Fosdick-aye.  Carried 4-0  Granted.

 

 

Melvin Ikler, Applicant         #07-08

105 Point Breeze Rd.

Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

 S/B/L 180.7-1-2

 

 Mr. Ikler’s architect, Mike Roth, addressed the Board seeking a 41’ front variance and a combined sideline variance of 32.5’ in order to demolish his current home to build a new, larger, year round home on a private road to meet zoning regulations.  In the front, the house is 9’ off the property line.  He wants to put new house with an open porch on that same line which requires the 41’ front variance.  The new house will be narrower than the existing house. This will increase both side setbacks, (west side to 6’, east side to 11.5’) but still won’t meet the required side setback of 20’ and 50’combined.  To do this Mr. Ikler is asking for a combined 32.5’ side variance.  Lot coverage with garage is 12.6%, below the maximum 15% allowed.  A neighbor petition with ten signatures stating they have no objection to the proposal was presented to the Board (one neighbor, 4 doors down on corner, did not sign).  The petition has been included in the permanent file of this application.

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar read the Saratoga County Planning Board’s letter stating their approval and that there would be no significant county wide or inter community impact.

 

After providing Proof of Notice in The Saratogian on June 14, 2007, Chairman Stephen Bodnar opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward.

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar questioned why he’s replacing the home.  Mr. Roth replied that it was used as a summer home but Mr. Ikler wants to move here from Albany, NY and the current house needs repairs to become a year round home.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar questioned if the house will be a 2-story structure and Mr. Roth answered only in the back section.  Mr. Roth presented a photo of the house to Chairman Stephen Bodnar.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar asked for the square footage of the new house and Mr. Roth answered 1928’ without garage and an additional 3600’ with second story.  Barbara Faraone commented this is on a flood plain and Mr. Roth said its 3’ above.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar questioned who maintains the private road?  Mr. Ikler responded the homeowners do. Chairman Stephen Bodnar has concerns of fire hazards due to the structure size, the narrow road and houses that are too close together. They are making the house less wide to give more of a side lot set back, which is an improvement.  

 

Clarence Fosdick made a motion, seconded by Barbara Faraone, to grant the 41’ front variance, the 32.5’ combined sideline variance.  It will improve the side set backs and the front set back remains the same.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar-aye, Barbara Faraone-aye, James Burke-aye, Clarence Fosdick-aye.  Carried 4-0  Granted.

 

Old Business:  None

 

New Business:  Clarence Fosdick asked if it would be suitable to present his map at end of next meeting for Board input.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar agreed.

 

Chairman Stephen Bodnar made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. and seconded by Barbara Faraone.  Chairman Stephen Bodnar-aye, Barbara Faraone-aye, James Burke-aye, Clarence Fosdick-aye.  Carried 4-0.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda McCabe

ZBA Clerk

 

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