Zoning Board of Appeals

CITY OF CORTLAND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING JUNE 3, 2024 | 5:30 PM CITY HALL • THIRD FLOOR • 25 COURT ST. • CORTLAND NY 13045 STREAMING VIA ZOOM • ZOOM LINK • MEETING ID: 923 566 4700 AGENDA MAYOR Public hearings will be held on the applications below. Members of the public are invited to SCOTT STEVE attend and speak if they have questions, comments or concerns. Agenda documents are __________________ available at: www.cortland.org/AgendaCenter/13. ZONING BOARD OF Agenda Item No. 1 Historic Commission Appeal | 14 Clayton Ave. APPEALS MEMBERS The YWCA seeks to add a steel canopy to the existing fire escape as required by the state BRETT BARNES, CHAIR regulatory agency governing childcare. The YWCA’s modification application was denied by KYLE DAVIS the Historic Commission due to the canopy material’s non-conformity to historical district THOMAS LARSON design standards. The YWCA is appealing the Historic Commission’s decision. RAY PARKER Agenda Item No. 2 Area Variance, Flood Plain Variance & Flood Plain Development THEODORE PHILLIPS Permit | 5 Faywood Ave. __________________ Anatoli Merzhyyevska seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of constructing a 24’x40’ detached garage. The location within a flood zone and proximity to ZONING & CODE the Tioughnioga River requires a flood plain variance & flood plain development permit. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CAPTAIN ROY EVERETT Agenda Item No. 3 Area Variance | 58 River St. 607-753-1741 Lois Pierce seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of placing a reverett@cortland.org 12’x24’ shed in the back yard within 2’ of the property line. __________________ Agenda Item No. 4 Area Variance | 23 Floral Ave. Andrew Jewett seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of CITY CLERK extending the driveway 2’ toward house. ANDY JEWETT 607-758-8331 Agenda Item No. 5 Area Variance | 55 Tompkins St. cityclerk@cortland.org Paul Armideo seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of creating __________________ additional bedrooms in the basement with no increase of density. Agenda Item No. 6 Area Variance | 61 Floral Ave. CORPORATION Barbara Klockowski seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of COUNSEL compliance with requirements relating to a previously installed in-ground pool. A.J. MELDRIM Agenda Item No. 7 Area Variance | 25 Union St. Jean Kalilec seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of installing a temporary wheelchair access ramp on the front of the house. Agenda Item No. 8 Area Variance | 1 Cowance St. Betty Bartolone seeks a variance for pre-existing nonconformities for the purpose of extending the driveway. Agenda items may be withdrawn prior to the meeting. Contact the City Clerk for updated information. 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GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW 'FloaJ f/._J.,,, Pv ... r� o�t,J� Zoning Referral Form . 0on�·orc\ Conditional Permits, Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews & Variances Director: GML: 86.25-02-37 .000 CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Tax Map Number) 37 Church St. Legal Address: 5 Faywood Ave. Telephone: (607) 753-5043 Date: 4/18/2024 Fax: (607) 753-5150 Submitting Officer: Roy Everett Municipality: City of Cortland Mailing Address: 25 Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 Email: Reverett@cortland.org Phone Number: (607)753-1741 Fax Number: (607)753-6051 Type of Referral The applicant request the following: Area Variance Article XV Section 300-150 Area Variances Article -------'-'---- II Section 300-23 Table 300-14 (A),(C),(D),{E) Flood Plain Variance Chapter 138 Section(s) 138-15, 138-16,138-18,138-21 Reason(s) for request: Applicant wishes to construct a new 24X40" detached garage. Property is located within multiple different layers of flood zones. Property is located with 500ft of the Tioughnioga River and County owner property (former greenhouses/public works). Is the above action a Type 1 ____ , Type 2 ____ , or unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act? Attach required environmental assessment forms for Type I and unlisted actions. The following information is required for your application to be complete: 1. Name of petition: Anatoli Merzhyyevska -Ukrainian interpreter needed for communication. Owners name (if different):------------------------- Same Date of acquisition:--------------------------- 11/4/22 File Name: pln/wpdata/forms/Zoning Referral Form.05/03/05 [Conditional Permits.Special Permits.Site Plan Reviews.Variances]  Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1-Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part I based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Merzhyyevshyi Garage- City of Cortland Name of Action or Project: New detached garage Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 5 Faywood Ave. City of Cortland 13045 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Construction of new detached 24'x40' garage. Property has multiple floodzone types in contact. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (607)591- 0407 Anatolli Merzhyyevskyi E-Mail: Address: 5 Faywood Ave. City!PO: State: Zip Code: Cortland NY I 13045 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 0 □ 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Cortland County Planning 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? .53acres □ 0 b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? Apox-.022acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? •53 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: D Urban □ Rural (non-agriculture) □ Industrial □ Commercial � Residential (suburban) D Forest □ Agriculture D Aquatic □ Other(Specify): □ Parkland Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2019  GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW Zoning Referral Form Conditional Permits, Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews & Variances Director: GML: 86.48-01-08.0000 CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Tax Map Number) 37 Church St. Legal Address: 23 Floral Ave. Telephone: (607) 753-5043 Date: 4/26/2024 Fax: (607) 753-5150 Submitting Officer: Roy Everett Municipality: City of Cortland Mailing Address: 25 Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 Email: Reverett@cortland.org Phone Number: (607)753-1741 Fax Number: (607)753-6051 Type of Referral The applicant request the following: Area Variance Article XV Section 300-150 Area Variances Article II Section 300-23 Table 300-14 (C), (D) footnote Article VII Section 300-75 Vegetative Strip Article----- Section--'---------------- Reason(s) for request: Applicant wishes to extend his driveway 2-3 feet toward house. Parcel is within 500ft of dry creek and in flood zone, A drywell will be required. Is the above action a Type 1 ____ , Type 2 ____ , or unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act? Attach required environmental assessment forms for Type I and unlisted actions. The following information is required for your application to be complete: 1. Name of petition: Andrew Jewett Owners name (if different):------------------------- Date of acquisition:--------------------------- 7/25/2001 File Name: pln/wpdata/fonns/Zoning Referral Fonn.05/03/05 [Conditional Pennits.Special Pennits.Site Plan Reviews.Variances]  t;;,.P.u)� { v 'S-L- --+ GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW AV Zoning Referral Form Conditional Permits, Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews & Variances Director: GML: 86. 74-01-01.000 CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Tax Map Number) 37 Church St. Legal Address: 55 Tompkins St. Telephone: (607) 753-5043 Date: 4/25/2024 Fax: (607) 753-5150 Submitting Officer: Roy Everett Municipality: City of Cortland Mailing Address: 25 Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 Email: Reverett@cortland.org Phone Number: (607)753-1741 Fax Number: (607)753-6051 Type of Referral The applicant request the following: Area Variance Article XV Section 300-150 Area Variances Article !! Section 300-23 Table 300-14 (C) & footnote VII -- Article --- Section 300-83 Table300-83 & 300-84(C) Article ----- VI11 Section 300-75 (A)&(B) Article IX Section 300-94 (C) Special Use Permit XVI Article ----- Section 300-161, 300-162, 300-163 Reason(s) for request: Applicant wishes to habitable space to basement area creating more bedrooms. Applicant states density will not increase and that this is an attempt to break up some double occupancy in existing bedrooms. Building is currently a preexisting-non-conforming use due to its need for a special use permit (Sorority). In addition, lot and parking have preexisting non-conformities that must be addressed. Parcel is with 500 Ft of SUNY property and State Route 13. Is the above action a Type 1 ____ , Type 2 ____ , or unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act? Attach required environmental assessment forms for Type I and unlisted actions. File Name: pln/wpdata/forms/Zoning Referral Form.05/03/05 [Conditional Permits.Special Permits.Site Plan Reviews.Variances]  Av GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW Zoning Referral Form Conditional Permits, Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews & Variances Director: GML: 86.40-01-34.000 CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Tax Map Number) 37 Church St. Legal Address: 61 Floral Ave. Telephone: (607) 753-5043 Date: 4/2/2024 Fax: (607) 753-5150 Submitting Officer: Roy Everett Municipality: City of Cortland Mailing Address: 25 Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 Email: Reverett@cortland.org Phone Number: (607)753-1741 Fax Number: (607)753-6051 Type of Referral The applicant request the following: Area Variance Article XV Section 300-150 Area Variances Article XV Section 300-152 Access Ramp Variances Article ----- II Section300-14 Table 300-14 Shed not 4ft off line Article VII Section 300-75 (A) Vegetative strip Reason(s) for request: Applicant has installed an in ground pool. Former zoning officer issued original permit in error and applicant is working with City to fix these issues. Parcel is within 500ft of dry creek. Parcel is not listed in any flood prone areas. Is the above action a Type 1 _ _ __ , Type 2 ____ , or unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act? Attach required environmental assessment forms for Type I and unlisted actions. The following information is required for your application to be complete: 1. Name of petition: Barbara G. Klockowski Owners name (if different):------------------------- Same Date of acquisition:--------------------------- 10/20/08 File Name: pln/wpdata/forrns/Zoning Referral Forrn.05/03/05 [Conditional Permits.Special Permits.Site Plan Reviews.Variances] 4/22/24, 4:30 PM City of Cortland, NY Residential permitted and specially permitted uses. Table 300-14: Residential Lot, Area, and Yard Requirements Zoning District Land Use R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 Multifamily 10,000 square 10,000 square feet feet Nonresidential uses 10,000 square 7,500 square 10,000 square 10,000 square feet feet feet feet B. Minimum Lot Width Single-family/two-family 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet -, '6'.. 75 Multifamily 100 feet 100 feet +·+- Nonresidential uses 70 feet 70 feet 70 feet 70 feet C. Minimum Front Yard Single-family/two-family Multifamily 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet �'} c+ Nonresidential uses 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet D. Minimum Side Yard Single-family 7 feet 7 feet 7 feet 7 feet Multifamily 15 feet 15 feet Nonresidential uses 10 feet 10 feet 15 feet 15 feet E. Minimum Rear Yard Single-family/two-family 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 1(4� Multifamily 25 feet 25 feet _lf- Nonresidential uses 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet All accessory 4 feet 4 feet 4 feet 4 feet uses/structures NOTE: Sheds and detached garages are only allowed in rear yards and must be set back at S�c) least four feet from all property lines. L t.SS f-� Let... § 300-24. Residential bulk requirements. The bulk requirements listed in Table 300-15 below shall apply to the residential districts within the City. Table 300-15: Residential Bulk Requirements Zoning District Land Use R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 A. Maximum Lot Coverage Single-family 60% 60% 60% 60% LJ&5'� Two-family 60% 60% 60% Multifamily 60% 75% Nonresidential uses 45% 45% 45% 75% B. Maximum Building Height Single-family https://ecode360.com/print/CO0935?guid=13639110, 13639124, 13639151 3/4  GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW Zoning Referral Form Conditional Permits, Special Permits, Site Plan Reviews & Variances Director: GML: 86.82-01-07 .000 CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Tax Map Number) 37 Church St. Legal Address: 25 Union St Telephone: (607) 753-5043 Date: 4/22/2024 Fax: (607) 753-5150 Submitting Officer: Roy Everett Municipality: City of Cortland Mailing Address: 25 Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 Email: Reverett@cortland.org Phone Number: (607)753-1741 Fax Number: (607)753-6051 Type of Referral The applicant request the following: Area Variance Article XV Section 300-150 Area Variances Article XV Section 300-152 Access Ramp Variances Article - II - --- Section 300-22 Table 300-13 Article----- II Section 300-23 Table 300-14 © & (D) Reason(s) for request: Applicant wishes to install a temporary wheelchair acces ramp on front of house. Parcel is located within 500 ft an unkown creek name Is the above action a Type 1 , Type 2 , or unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act? Attach required environmental assessment forms for Type I and unlisted actions. The following information is required for your application to be complete: 1. Name of petition: Jean Kalilec Owners name (if different): Same ------------------------- Date of acquisition: Not Available File Name: pln/wpdata/forrns/Zoning Referral Form.05/03/05 [Conditional Permits.Special Permits.Site Plan Reviews.Variances]