TOWN OF SARATOGA

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DRAFT MINUTES

July 25, 2016

 

 

Chairman Clifford Hanehan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the flag salute. 

 

Chairman Clifford Hanehan welcomed everyone to the meeting and proceeded to review the Rules of the Board.

 

Zoning Clerk Linda McCabe called the roll: Chairman Clifford Hanehan – present, William Moreau – present, Thomas Carringi – absent, Clarence Fosdick – present, John Deyoe - present, Chris Benn – present, Nicholas Schwartz - present.

 

Also present: Dennis & Stephanie Hodgson  (Sign-in sheet is on file in the Clerk’s office.)

 

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Chris Benn, seconded by Clarence Fosdick, to accept the meeting minutes of June 27, 2016.   Chairman Clifford Hanehan -aye, Thomas Carringi - absent, William Moreau – aye, Clarence Fosdick - aye, John Deyoe – aye, Chris Benn - aye, Nicholas Schwartz - aye. 

Carried  6 - 0

Approved

 

Public Hearing for Area Variance

 

Dennis & Stephanie Hodgson #16-13

47 Louden Rd.

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

S/B/L 155.-1-12.3 Rural Residential

 

Applicants seek a 7' side setback variance in order to build an addition onto their home; it would be 33' from the property line.

 

The Applicants appeared before the Board and reviewed their application, explaining they own 2.75+/- acres and the house is situated approximately 100' from the road, with the septic located behind the house.  They'd like to build a master bedroom onto their home, 20' out from the house which would put them at 33' from the side property line.  They need a 7' variance to go forward with the addition.  They spoke with some neighbors and mailed out their neighbor notifications; receipts were handed in for the file.

 

Chairman Clifford Hanehan asked if there were any questions from the Board?

 

John Deyoe asked if this were to be a single story addition and the Applicants replied yes; they have an alaskan slab.

 

Chris Benn said he noticed the land goes back about 700' in the rear; can he build back to not crowd the property line?  The Applicant replied due to the location of the septic system he cannot.

 

Nick Schwartz questioned that the septic is in the rear and the Applicant replied yes it is.

 

Chairman Clifford Hanehan asked if there were any further Board questions; there were none.

 

After providing Proof of Notice in the Saratogian on July 15, 2016, Chairman Clifford Hanehan opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. asking those wishing to speak to please stand and state their name and address.  Seeing as no one spoke, Chairman Clifford Hanehan closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. 

 

Chairman Clifford Hanehan then went through the Balancing Test line by line with the Board; the Board found in favor of the Applicant.

 

A motion was made by Clarence Fosdick, seconded by William Moreau, to grant the 7' side setback variance as presented.  Chairman Clifford Hanehan -aye, Thomas Carringi - absent, William Moreau – aye, Clarence Fosdick - aye, John Deyoe – aye, Chris Benn - aye, Nicholas Schwartz - aye. 

Carried  6 - 0

Approved

 

Old Business: Board discussed different options open to applicants to obtaining variances.

 

New Business: Clarence Fosdick talked to the Board about setting a date/time to review his agriculture maps.

 

A motion was made by Chairman Clifford Hanehan, seconded by William Moreau to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m.  Chairman Clifford Hanehan -aye, William Moreau – aye, Thomas Carringi - absent, Clarence Fosdick - aye, John Deyoe – aye, Chris Benn - aye, Nicholas Schwartz - aye,

Carried 6 - 0

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

The next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held August 22, 2016.  

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Linda McCabe

ZBA Clerk