Village of Sackets Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals
November 24, 2015
Special Meeting
112 N. Broad St.
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
The meeting was called to order
at 4:30 pm by Chairman Jon Constance. Members present: Jon Constance, Floyd
Dame, Larry Barone, John Kenna and Molly Reilly.
OLD BUSINESS:
Application #15-58Z, Daniel St. Hilaire, 122 Boultons Beach Rd, Sackets Harbor - The
applicant would like to install a 12’ x 24’ storage shed requiring a side
set-back variance. Discussion was postponed from the regular meeting waiting
for further information and measurements from the applicant. New drawings have
been submitted and measurements were added.
A letter was received and read into
the minutes from the neighbors (Merle and Barb Boulton) clarifying their
support of the project. (Letter attached)
The guidelines for an area
variance were reviewed:
1.
Whether
an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or
a detriment to nearby properties will be created by granting the area variance.
2.
Whether
the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible
for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance.
3.
Whether
the requested area variance is substantial.
4.
Whether
the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district and
5.
Whether
the alleged difficulty is self-induced.
Bearing these in mind, Chairman Constance
proposed a compromise motion: If the applicant turned the shed around 90º, a 7’
variance could be granted if the door opened towards his own house or backyard.
The motion was seconded by John Kenna. Floyd Dame stated he was still concerned
about the neighboring property. The motion carried with 4 ayes (Constance,
Barone, Kenna and Reilly) and 1 nay (Dame).
The meeting was adjourned with a
motion made by Floyd Dame and seconded by Molly Reilly (5 ayes, 0 nays).
Minutes respectfully submitted
by:
Peggy Kelly, Zoning Board of
Appeals Secretary
