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APPROVED
June 10, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga, State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State Route 31, Clay, New York on June 10, 2024. Chairman Wisnowski called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and upon the roll being called the following were:
PRESENT:
Edward Wisnowski, Jr Chairman
Vivian Mason
Deputy Chairperson Karen Liebi
Member Ryan Frantzis
Member David Porter
Member
ABSENT:
None
PRESENT:
Robert Germain
Attorney
Chelsea Clark
Secretary
Mark Territo
Commissioner of Planning & Development
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION made by Chairman Wisnowski that the Minutes of the meeting of May 13, 2024, be
accepted as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frantzis. Unanimously carried.
MOTION made by Chairman Wisnowski for the purpose of the New York State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) all new actions tonight will be determined to be a Type II, and will be given a negative declaration, unless otherwise advised by our attorney. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Liebi. Unanimously carried.
None.
The applicant is requesting Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-13 E.(4)(b)[1] – Front Yard Minimum, for a reduction in the front yard setback from 25 feet to 3 feet (a corner lot has two front yards), and Section 230-20 B.(2)(b) – Fences, for an increase in the height of a fence from the allowed 2 /12 feet to not more than 7 feet. This is to allow for construction of a fence. The property is located in the R-7.5 One-Family Residential Zoning District.
The proof of publication was read by the secretary.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – June 10, 2024 Town of Clay
The applicant and his wife, Judith Grizanti were present.
Chairman Wisnowski asked the Mr. Grizanti to explain his request for Area Variances.
Mr. Grizanti stated he would like to update his property by installing a privacy fence and believes it would enhance the visual appearance of the property while providing safety for his grandchildren.
Chairman Wisnowski asked Mr. Grizanti to address the standards of proof.
Mr. Grizanti addressed the Standards of Proof:
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances will create an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood as neighboring properties have similar fencing. 2. The applicant does not believe there is any feasible method other than the requested Area Variances as any other method would limit space in the back and side yards.
3. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances to be substantial.
4. The applicant does not believe there will be any adverse effect to the neighborhood as the fence would not impede view of roadways of neighbors.
5. Yes, the need for Area Variances is self-created.
Chairman Wisnowski asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board and there were none.
Chairman Wisnowski asked Commissioner Territo if he had any questions or comments and he had none.
Chairman Wisnowski asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or comments and there were none.
Chairman Wisnowski asked for those in favor of granting the Area Variances and those opposed to granting the Area Variances and there were none.
MOTION was made by Mr. Frantzis in Case #1955 to approve the Area Variances as requested
with the condition it be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Mr. Porter.
Roll Call:
Chairman Wisnowski
- in favor
Deputy Chairperson Mason
- in favor
Mrs. Liebi
- in favor
Mr. Frantzis
- in favor
Mr. Porter
- in favor Unanimously Carried.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – June 10, 2024 Town of Clay
There being no further business, Chairman Wisnowski adjourned the meeting at 6:04 P.M.
Chelsea L. Clark, Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Clay