Vivian Mason

1 DRAFT/UNAPPROVED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING April 13, 2026 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 …

NEW BUSINESS: Case #1999 – Robert Aluzzo (John Anthony Properties LLC), 8285 Oswego Road, Tax Map #054.-02-08.1.: The applicant seeks Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-13 D.(4) – Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements, for a reductio…

5. Mr. Calocerinos acknowledged that the need for both Area Variances is self-created, as the property owner determined that the proposed garage location best supports the needs of the occupants while remaining consistent with the character of the …

Roll Call: Ms. DesRosiers - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Becker - in favor Chairperson Mason - in favor Unanimously Carried. Case #2000 – Erik Turner (Community Bank), 4000 State Route 31, Tax Map #…

5. Ms. Wennberg explained that the need for the requested side yard setback variance is self- created, as the proposed layout is influenced by the constraints of the existing site design, including established landscaping patterns and the overall co…

Roll Call: Ms. DesRosiers - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Becker - in favor Chairperson Mason - in favor Unanimously Carried. There being no further business, Chairperson Mason adjourned the meeting at…

APPROVED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING March 9, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of …

MOTION made by Chairperson Mason 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.…

NEW BUSINESS: Case #1998 – Michael J. Taylor, 8111 Maple Road, Tax Map #076.-01-02.0.: The applicant is seeking Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-13 A.(4) – Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements, for a reduction in the front yard setback …

Mr. Taylor 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 but would add value to the property. 2. The applicant does…

Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak in favor of granting the Area Variances and there were none. Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak against granting the Area Variances and there were none. The hearing wa…

MOTION was made by Mr. Frantzis in Case #1998 to approve the Area Variances as requested with the condition they be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Mr. Porter. Roll Call: Ms. DesRosiers …

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING January 12, 2026 The Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga, State of …

MOTION made by Chairperson Mason accepting the following: (1) The 2026 Scheduling Calendar, which states the filing dates of when a completed application is to be received from an applicant; (2) The designation that the second Monday of each month wi…

NEW BUSINESS: Case #1995 – Veterans of Foreign Wars, 5366 Caughdenoy Road, Tax Map #079.-01-05.1.: The applicant is seeking Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-13A(4) – Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements (Accessory Structures), for a red…

Mr. Coyer 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. 2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible…

The applicant stated no, not at this time. The pavilion would be used by VFW members and there would be no associated fee. Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender if he had any questions or comments. Commissioner Bender noted that ther…

MOTION was made by Deputy Chairperson Liebi in Case #1995 to approve the Area Variances as requested with the condition they be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frantzis. Roll Call: Ms. DesRosiers …

Mr. Webb addressed the Standards of Proof: 1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood. 2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible m…

MOTION was made by Mr. Frantzis in Case #1996 to approve the Area Variance as requested with the condition they be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Ms. DesRosiers. Roll Call: Ms. DesRosiers …

ORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD – January 5, 2026 Town of Clay Page 6 of 11 Zoning Maps: Councilor Capria moved the adoption of a resolution accepting and adopting the Town of Clay Official Zoning Map as revised on December 12, 20…

APPROVED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING December 8, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County o…

MOTION made by Chairperson Mason 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.…

NEW BUSINESS: The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), at its October 13th meeting, heard Cases #1988 and #1989 requesting deviations from the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance to facilitate development of the Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing campus at the …

Roll Call: Mr. Becker - in favor Mrs. DesRosier - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Deputy Chairper…

Motion was seconded by Deputy Chairperson Liebi. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – December 8, 2025 Town of Clay Page 9 of 9 Roll Call: Mr. Becker - in favor Mrs. DesRosier - in f…

APPROVED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING November 10, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County …

MOTION made by Chairperson Mason 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.…

NEW BUSINESS: Case #1990 – Northside Baptist Church, 7965 Oswego Road, Tax Map #080.-01-02.1.: The applicant is seeking Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-13 A.(4) – Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements; to reduce the rear yard minimum set…

Ms. Samoray addressed the Standards of Proof: 1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood but would improve the appearance of the property. 2.…

Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak against granting the Area Variance and there were none. The hearing was closed. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – November 10, 2025 Town of Clay Page 3 of 3

MOTION was made by Mr. Frantzis in Case #1990 to approve the Area Variance as requested with the condition they be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Mr. Porter. Roll Call: Mr. Becker …

APPROVED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING October 13, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County o…

MOTION made by Deputy Chairperson Liebi that the Minutes of the meeting of September 8, 2025, be accepted as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frantzis. Unanimously carried. MOTION made by Chairperson Mason for the purpose of the New York State …

NEW BUSINESS: Chairperson Mason advised that the board would be hearing the three residential applications first (Cases: 1992, 1993 & 1994) Case #1992 – Richard H. Metz, 4907 Joyce Place, Tax Map #088.-13-11.0.: The applicant is seeking Area Varia…

Mr. Metz 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. 2. The applicant does not believe there is any feasible met…

Roll Call: Mrs. DesRosier - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Frantzis - in favor Deputy Chairperson …

Mr. Caves addressed the Standards of Proof: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – October 13, 2025 Town of Clay Page 4 of 12 1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances will create an undesirable change to the character of the neigh…

Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak in favor of granting the Area Variances and there were none. Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak against granting the Area Variances and there were none. The hearing wa…

MOTION was made by Mr. Porter in Case #1993 to approve the Area Variances as requested with the condition they be in substantial compliance with Exhibit “A”. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frantzis. Roll Call: Mrs. DesRosier …

Mr. Ziparo addressed the Standards of Proof: 1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood. 2. The applicant does not believe there is any feasible me…

Roll Call: Mrs. DesRosier - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Frantzis - in favor Deputy Chairperson Liebi …

Chairperson Mason asked Code Enforcement Officer Karousos if he had any questions or comments, and he had none. Chairperson Mason asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or comments. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – October 13, 2025 Town of Clay…

Roll Call: Mrs. DesRosier - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Frantzis - in favor Deputy Chairpers…

The applicant is seeking Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-17 D.(4)(b)[1][a] – Front Yard Minimum, for a reduction in the front yard setback from 200 feet to 125 feet to allow for the placement of a monument sign; and a reduction in the front ya…

The applicant presented a PowerPoint slideshow, shown below as “ZBA Case 1988: Exhibit 1,” providing details regarding the applicants’ requests. Chairperson Mason asked the applicant to address the Standards of Proof for each Variance. ZONING BOARD…

Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak in favor of granting the Area Variances and there were none. Chairperson Mason asked for those who would like to speak against granting the Area Variances and there were none. The hearing wa…

Roll Call: Mrs. DesRosier - in favor Mr. Porter - in favor Mr. Frantzis -in favor Deputy Chairperson Liebi …

Mr. Hurta explained that RailWorks is requesting three (3) Area Variances to allow for construction and operation of a rail spur for material for the Micron Campus adjacent to the CSX Railroad line. Chairperson Mason asked the applicant to address t…

Mr. Hurta 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 it is in an Industrial Zoning district. 2. The applicant…