Zoning Board of Appeals

Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

August 2, 2012

Chairperson Sue Bane called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00PM, at the Yates Town Hall, 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville, New York 14098.

Those Present: Sue Bane, ZBA Chairperson

Paul Lauze, ZBA Member

Pat O’Brien, ZBA Member

Dawn Metty, Deputy Clerk

Steve Freeman, Councilman

Those Absent: Donna Bane, ZBA Member

Gary Daum, ZBA Member

MINUTES:

Chairperson Sue Bane asked Paul Lauze if he went down to see Patrick George’s property.

Paul said yes and he also spoke with the neighbors. None of which have no problem with Mr. George’s addition.

Chairperson Sue Bane made a note that we republished for the public hearing – a 13 ft front setback had to be added.

The Area Variance Findings & Decision form was filled out.

Chairperson Sue Bane made a motion to adjourn the meeting for the public hearing at 7:30 pm.

Chairperson Sue Bane called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 pm, at the Yates Town Hall, 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville, NY 14098

Those Present: Sue Bane, ZBA Chairperson

Paul Lauze, ZBA Member

Pat O’Brien, ZBA Member

Dawn Metty, Deputy Clerk

Patrick and Kathy George, Applicants

Steve Freeman, Councilman

The following notice was placed in the Medina Journal Register on July 26, 2012.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; there will be a Public Hearing held on August 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Yates Town Hall, 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville, New York 14098. The purpose of the public hearing is for an Area Variance, Application # 04-2012, submitted by Patrick George at 11715 Munzel Lane FL 12, Lyndonville, New York 14098 for a 3ft Side SetbackVariance and a 13 ft. Front Setback Variance. This application may be reviewed at the Office of the Town Clerk, 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville, NY 14098 during regular business hours.

All persons wishing to be heard shall be heard at this time. Correspondence may be made in person at the Public Hearing or by letter to the Town of Yates Zoning Board of Appeals.

This is Application # 04-2012 for Patrick George requesting a 3 ft. side setback variance and 13 ft. front setback variance to build an addition on to his cottage.

Mr. George explained that the addition is for a bigger living space, 2 bedrooms and a covered porch. He is also taking a tree down that will enhance the view of the lake for the neighbors.

Chairperson Sue Bane asked if there were any questions.

There were no questions.

RESOLUTION NO. 04-2012

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE 3 FT. SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE AND A 13 FT. FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE FROM PATRICK GEORGE AT 11715 MUNZEL LANE FL 12, LYNDONVILLE, NEW YORK 14098

RESOLVED, to accept the 3ft. side setback variance and a 13 ft. front setback variance from Patrick George at 11715 Munzel Lane FL 12, Lyndonville, New York 14098

Votes: 3 Ayes (Bane, Lauze, O’Brien), 0 Nays

NO FURTHER BUSINESS WAS DISCUSSED

Public Hearing adjourned at 7:45 pm

Offered by: Pat O’Brien

Seconded by: Paul Lauze

Votes: 3 Ayes (Bane, Lauze, O’Brien), 0 Nays