THE TOWN OF MACEDON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001 AT THE TOWN COMPLEX, 30 MAIN STREET, MACEDON, NEW YORK.  PRESENT WERE, CHAIRMAN WARREN JEFFRIES, MEMBERS, HELEN SAVERSKY, SUE BUSH AND CHARLIE PACKARD.  ALSO PRESENT WAS TOWN COUNCILMAN DAVID MAUL.  ABSENT WAS BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICER, MARIO FIORAVANTI.

Mr. Jeffries called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Mr. Jeffries explained the purpose for which this board serves and read the legal notice as it appeared in the “Times”.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Norman Soucy / 412 Route 31 / Area Variance Section 135-61-b-5 / existing barn to be located in front of new home to be built
Bob Seely addressed the board stating that Mr. Soucy would like to have his new house built behind the existing accessory building on this property.  He also told the Zoning Board that his overall plan had already been presented to the Planning Board for their review.  Sue asked if the property extended all the way to the road.  Norm told her that there was a common driveway for all properties.  It was determined that the parcel was 2.235 acres.  No one else was present to speak for or against the granting of this variance.
 -Planning Board had no comment on this application
-Town Board was against this approval due to lack of planning in it's whole.  The town board would like to see a more comprehensive plan for this property.
-SEQR not required
 -Wayne County Planning Board had no comment

Jacques Savoie / 2687 Macedon Center Road / Area Variance Section 135-61-a and 135-61-b-4 / would like to build second garage on property larger than allowed by town code for storage of a motor home
Jacques Savoie was present to address the board stating that he would like to build a second garage in the back of his lot measuring 60'x30'x25' (changed from the application stating 66'x29'x25').  He stated that this would be the same as the house height with an overhead door 12' high and 10' wide.  This garage is to be used for the storage of a motor home, lawn mowers, etc. and not to be used for animals or commercial use.  Jacques stated that he was given some trusses, and if he uses them all, and puts them 16" on center that determines the length of the building.  He continued to state that there would be one overhead door facing west and one passthrough door.  The 15' side and back setbacks should not be an issue.  Jacques does have an existing 1 1/2-car garage.  Diane Savoie, wife, was present to speak in favor, no one was present to speak against this application.
 -Planning Board had no comment on this application
 -Town Board was against due to concerns with the size would like additional information.
 -SEQR not required
 -Wayne County Planning Board had no comment
 

BOARD DISCUSSION

Norman Soucy / 412 Route 31 / Area Variance - Section 135-61-b-5 / Existing barn to be located in from of the new home to be built
A motion was made by Helen Saversky to grant this variance under Section 135-61-b-5 for 412 Route 31, seconded by Sue Bush.  Helen began conversation on this application by stating that a more comprehensive plan for this project would be helpful.  Sue stated that he was in previously for another variance for this project and had made mention of this to the zoning board at that time, she also had concerns with the planning of this site development.  Five factors concerning an area variance were reviewed.
Roll Vote: Saversky-no  Packard-no  Bush-no  Jeffries-no
A motion was made by Sue Bush to deny this variance, seconded by Helen Saversky.
Roll Vote: Saversky-yes  Packard-yes  Bush-yes  Jeffries-yes  Therefor this variance is denied.

A not was made to Bob Seely that a more comprehensive plan for this project should be developed.

Jacques Savoie / 2687 Macedon Center Road / Area Variance Section 135-61-a and 135-61-b-4 / would like to build a second garage on property larger than allowed by town code for storage of a motor home
A motion was made by Charles Packard to grant this variance under Section 135-61-a and 135-61-b-4 for 2687 Macedon Center Road with an 18 month abandonment clause, seconded by Sue Bush.  Again the discussion was had in classifying this structure as a barn or garage, the application states barn.  It was determined that the application should read garage and was amended.  The only comments noted were concerning the size.  Five factors concerning an area variance were reviewed.
Roll Vote:  Saversky-yes  Packard-yes  Bush-yes  Jeffries-yes  Therefor this variance is granted.

OTHER BUSINESS

Mt. Tony Villani, joined the meeting at 8:30pm and was introduced to the Board members as the new Town Attorney.

Interviews were conducted with each of the Zoning Board of Appeals applicants for the vacant board seat.  It was the recommendation of the board that John Gravino fill this position and the alternate candidate for consideration would be Joe Ostowsky.

MINUTES  Minutes from December 12, 2000 were present for reviewed.  Approved with amendments.

 MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Helen Saversky and seconded by Sue Bush, all in favor. Adjournment 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Minutes taken by Helen Saversky and typed by Jennifer Habecker