Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes

MINUTES OF THE COHOES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HELD IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF COHOES CITY HALL ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Michael Briggs, Chairman Mr. Mark Cotch Mr. Gary Sawyer Mr. Paul Heroux ABSENT: Mrs. Joyce Baranski, Vice-Chairwoman ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Melissa Cherubino, Director of Building and Planning CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 25th, 2017 Chairman Michael Briggs called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and the consideration of October 25th meeting minutes passed unanimously after a motion by Member Heroux seconded by Member Cotch. YES NO ABSTAIN Michael Briggs X Joyce Baranski ABSENT Mark Cotch X Gary Sawyer X Paul Heroux X CONSIDERATION OF AN AREA VARIANCE TO INSTALL A SHED AT 9 WILLOWBROOK LANE The applicant sought a 10’ variance in order to install a 12X20 shed for extra storage just within the property line. Mr. Russo, the property owner, averred that the small lot size justified the request. The shed would sit at the end of the driveway at the side and rear of his house. Member Heroux added that during his site visit he noticed obstacles impede the ability to move the shed elsewhere. Member Cotch who photographed the property cited two large trees that take up the yard. Chairman Briggs found that the neighbors all have sheds. Moreover the shed location abuts the neighbor’s driveway, so the proposal does not alter the neighborhood character. Member Heroux moved to approve the variance. Chairman Briggs seconded the motion which passed unanimously. YES NO ABSTAIN Michael Briggs X Joyce Baranski ABSENT Mark Cotch X Gary Sawyer X Paul Heroux X \\cohoes.local\CoC-Data\Users\mashline-heil\Boards, Commissions, & Agencies\ZBA\ZBA\minutes\ZBA Minutes 2017\ZBA Minutes 10-25- 2017.doc CONSIDERATION OF AN AREA VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION AT 2 PARADIS COURT The applicant proposes constructing an addition on property located at 2 Paradis Court. However the vacant lot is 5’ shy of minimum zoning code setback requirements. As a result the applicant sought a 7’ variance in order to construct the addition. Member Cotch asked if there was a garage on the structure at one time. The applicant explained that the prior owner converted the garage into living space. The proposal to construct a new garage matches neighboring structures’ appearance and character. The variance from side setback did not exceed reasonableness and the applicant would have no other way of constructing an addition for the purpose of creating a garage. As a result Member Cotch moved to approve the 7’ variance. Member Sawyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. YES NO ABSTAIN Michael Briggs X Joyce Baranski ABSENT Mark Cotch X Gary Sawyer X Paul Heroux X Member Cotch moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm and Member Heroux seconded the motion which passed unanimously. \\cohoes.local\CoC-Data\Users\mashline-heil\Boards, Commissions, & Agencies\ZBA\ZBA\minutes\ZBA Minutes 2017\ZBA Minutes 10-25- 2017.doc