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VFW Pavilion Plan Wins Zoning Approval; Town Homeowner Gets Shed Variance

2026-01-12 · 1459 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • VFW Pavillion Project (Case #1995): Approved area variances to reduce front yard setback (from 100 ft to 78 ft) and parking spaces (from 54 to 35) for a new outdoor pavilion at 5366 Caughdenoy Road. Vote: 5-0.
  • Residential Shed Replacement (Case #1996): Approved an area variance to reduce side yard setback (from 7.5 ft to 2.5 ft) for a new 10x16 shed at 5225 Cremona Trail. Vote: 5-0.
  • Board Organization: Unanimously adopted the 2025 scheduling calendar and designated the second Monday of each month as the regular meeting date.
  • SEQR Determination: Board determined all new actions were Type II under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, issuing a negative declaration.

The Town of Clay Zoning Board of Appeals granted two area variances Monday night, including a request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to construct a new pavilion with reduced parking. A separate request from a homeowner on Cremona Trail to replace an existing shed with a larger structure was also approved.