Zoning Board of Appeals

Carmella Mantello Dylan Turek Mayor Commissioner of Planning Seamus Donnelly Phone: (518) 279-7412 Deputy Mayor dylan.turek@troyny.gov Zoning Board of Appeals 433 River St., Ste. 5001 Troy, New York 12180 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Troy, New York, will conduct a public meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, in City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, 433 River Street, to hear and decide on the proposals listed below. The City of Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducting in-person meetings, however members of the public may attend and participate virtually. Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments prior to the meeting via email or in-person during the public comment period. All written public comment should be directed to zoningboard@troyny.gov at least six (6) hours prior to the meeting. No other email address is monitored for public comment. Administrative Items Adoption of Meeting Minutes from December 6th by Resolution New Business PLZBA 2024 0001 1 St Joseph St (111.52-9-9| 0.03 ac. | Two Family | Neighborhood II) Area Variance – SEQRA (Type II) The applicant, Jeff Raia, is proposing to build a two-car garage on this vacant land. The required mimimum front setback for an accessory structure is 30 feet, the applicant is proposing 16.5 feet, relief of 13.5 feet is requested. Written by Angie Apindem Executive Secretary. For additional information, visit: https://www.troyny.gov/government/boards- commissions/zoning-board-of-appeals/agenda-minutes/. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Please give one-week advance notice for services needed. Page 1 of 1 Angelina.Apindem From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 2:49 PM To: Angelina.Apindem Subject: Online Form Submittal: Submit a Zoning Board Application for Area Variance Submit a Zoning Board Application for Area Variance Information You may use this form to submit an application online to our Planning Department for an Area Variance or you may download the Application for Area Variance Form. You may also submit an application in person at Troy City Hall. If you have any questions regarding the application or the application process, please call our planning assistant 518-279-7169. Applicant Information Applicant Type Owner First Name Jeff Last Name Raia Address 5 MYRTLE AVE City Troy State NY Zip Code 12180 Phone Number 5183764289 Email Address jeffreyjraia@gmail.com Application Details I hereby petition the Zoning Board of the City of Troy to grant a variation on the following property and Zoning Code Section(s), to allow the following as described 1 in the following or shown on the accompanying drawings which have been denied by the Building Inspector, as specified on the attached Notice of Noncompliance. Property Location (include 1 & 3 Saint Josephs Street 111.52-9-9, 111.52-9-8 tax map ID if available) Zoning Code Section(s) Field not completed. Describe your application as Request an area variance to allow us to stick build a 24'-0 x proposed. 24'-0 garage with a set back of 16'-5" in lieu of the city requirement of '50-0" Explain why you believe This new garage will be used as storage (vehicle, etc.) for our that your variance request neighboring home and will be set back 16-'5". The majority of will not create an properties on the street are set up within feet of the street curb. undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties if it is granted. Can the benefit you seek by No. The city's set back requirement is 50'-0". Our lot, just virtue of this variance purchased from the city is only 50'-0" in length. application be achieved by revising your proposal? If not, explain why there are no other alternatives. Explain why you believe the Most of the existing properties on this dead end street are only proposed variance is not set back a couple feet from the street curb. substantial. Explain why you believe the Same answer as #2 proposed variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood. Explain why you believe the The city lot is only 50' we are unable to purchase a longer lot difficulty that requires the here. variance was not “self- created.” Attention Communication made through e-mail or any other computer messaging system shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the City or any of it’s agencies, 2 officers, employees, agents or representatives with respect to any existing or potential claim or cause of action. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 3