Zoning Board of Appeals

City of Cortland – Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals City of Cortland Regular meeting of September 13, 2021 A regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held on Monday, September 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Present: Commissioners Scott Steve, Brett Barnes, Abigail Cleary, Juliene Ray, Maria Manning, Karen Leahy Staff: ZEO Bob Rhea, Interim Director of Code Enforcement Roy Everett, Secretary Devon Rainbow Item #1 – 72 Floral Ave. (R1) – Use Variance  2-family dwelling This item was tabled from the last meeting. Jeff Guida was present for the meeting. He supplied 2 financial estimates for the property as a 2 family and as a single family. Exhibit A for $75,000 and exhibit B for $174, 000. It would cost less to keep the property as a 2 family. The right side of the building mirrors the left side. To convert the property back to a single family, the cost would be much more. The difference with this building is that it’s a side by side rather than top and bottom. Motion to close the public hearing. Motion: Comm. Cleary Second: Comm. Barnes Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 The Board reviewed the questions necessary for the deciding of granting or rejecting an area variance. The board suggest that Mr. Guida appeal the case to the Mayor and Common Council to ask for a possible rezoning of the property since the property was constructed in 1910 as a side by side 2 family. Due to the new zoning law changes the property has lost its right as a 2 family dwelling. A motion was made to deny the Use Variance. Motion: Comm. Barnes Second: Comm. Cleary Approved: Ayes – 5 Minutes of the September 13, 2021 Meeting 1  City of Cortland – Zoning Board of Appeals Nays – 0 Item #2 – 37-39 N. Main St. (CB) – Area Variance  Setback Chastity Mydlenski was present for the meeting along with her contractor. They explained that the property is landlocked and they would like to develop a parking area. It would be 130’x46’ with 12 parking spots. There will be some minor landscaping upgrades. They would also like to install a concrete entrance apron and drainage upgrades with 2 drywells. They have agreed to put up a 6” guide rail along the side of the property. There will be 3 wall packs that will be angled downward. Motion to close the public hearing. Motion: Comm. Ray Second: Comm. Manning Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 The Board reviewed the questions necessary for the deciding of granting or rejecting an area variance. A motion was made to approve the application. Motion: Comm. Barnes Second: Comm. Ray Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Item #3 – 220-226 Port Watson St. (GB-2) – Area Variance  Construction of a Byrne Dairy, Deli retail store, & fueling facility.  Setbacks  Parking layout A motion was made to Table the application for not more than 60 days. Motion: Comm. Cleary Second: Comm. Barnes Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Approval of minutes Motion to approve the minutes from August 9, 2021 Motion: Comm. Ray Minutes of the September 13, 2021 Meeting 2  City of Cortland – Zoning Board of Appeals Second: Comm. Cleary Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 New/old business: The Board has opted to stay meeting in –person for now. Adjournment Motion: Comm. Barnes Second: Comm. Cleary Approved: Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 I, SCOTT STEVE, CHAIR MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF CORTLAND, NY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT SAID RESOLUTIONS WERE ADOPTED AT A MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CORTLAND, HELD ON THE 13TH DAY IN SEPTEMBER IN THE YEAR 2021. SCOTT STEVE, ZBA CHAIR MEMBER Minutes of the September 13, 2021 Meeting 3