Zoning Board of Appeals September 21, 2006

Present:  
Ron Prior, Chairman
Jay Cavanagh         
Linda Aquilina            

Village Engineer:      Ken Lindauer  
Village Attorney:      Mara Manin

                                                                                                                                                    

Mr. Prior called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. There are four public hearings on the agenda.

Public Hearing – Joyce Miller – 246 Bay Avenue – To Construct of a Formal Garden.  At 7:30p.m., Mr. Prior read the public notice. Paul Ballard of the Laurel Group came before the Board to request a variance for area of lot, corner lot, front yard and, structures permitted in front yard. The project is to create a transition space to an entertaining area and to enhance the aesthetics of the property.  The hearing remains open pending the review of the lighting plan by the Building Inspector. The transcript was taken by Judi Gallop.

                                                                                                                                                    

Public Hearing – Mary Mittnight – 150 Bay Road – One Story Kitchen and Breakfast Area and a Breezeway connecting to a New Garage and to demolish an existing garage and exterior stairs.  At 7:55p.m. Mr. Prior read the public notice. Michael Wallin, Architect for the applicant, came before the Board to request variances for Floor Area Ratio, Lot Area Coverage, Front Yard, Corner lot, Through lot, Permitted structures in front yard, Side yard, Items permitted in set back areas and, Height. Mr. Wall stated that all non conformities were pre-existing, that the FAR would be increased by .1% and the LAC by 1.7%.  Bushes on the corner of the property will be maintained at 30” or be removed.  The hearing was closed at 8:25pm. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Judi Gallop.

                                                                                                                                                    

Public Hearing – Robert & Gail Pelkowski – 19 Heckscher Drive – 1st and 2nd floor addition and additional basement space.  8:25p.m., Mr. Prior read the public notice. John Breslin, Esq. came before the board requesting a variance for area of lot, Side yard, Rear yard, Compliance of driveways and the required garage.  Proposed project is to expand the kitchen and master bedroom.  Mr. Breslin stated that the shed, which is now within the set backs, will either me moved to a conforming position or removed. The large oak tree in the rear yard will be removed.  The hearing was closed at 9:00pm. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Judi Gallop.

Public Hearing – Michael Teplin – 12 Upper Drive – To add a second story to the dwelling.  At 9:10 p.m. after a short recess Mr. Prior read the public notice.   Carrie Krzyzanowski, representing Michael Teplin, came before the board requesting a variance for Area of lot, Floor Area Ratio, Lot Area Coverage, Rear Yard and, Compliance of Driveways.  Ms. Krzyzanowski stated that the footprint of the house would not be changed by the addition of the 2nd story and that purpose of the addition was to provide additional living space for Mr. & Mrs. Teplin and their children. The hearing was closed at 9:40p.m. The transcript for this hearing was taken by Judi Gallop.

The Board discussed the applications that were presented.

Minutes
A motion was made by Ms. Aquilina approve the July minutes, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh and unanimously approved.

Next month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26.

With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Prior closed the meeting at 9:40p.m.

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                                                    Respectfully Submitted

                                                    Lynn Pincomb

 

 

 

 

 



 

 
 
 
 
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