Clerk’s Note: The 04-15-09 meeting was rescheduled to 04-22-09.

TOWN OF MACEDON

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

April 22, 2009

The Town of Macedon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Town Complex, 32 Main Street, Macedon, NY. Present were Chairman Warren Jeffries, members Carl Eligh, John Gravino and Ronald Santovito. Also present were Town Councilman David McEwen and Board Clerk Susan Bush. Absent was Charles Packard and Code Enforcement Officer Michael Nelson.

Mr. Jeffries called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. He then explained the purpose for which this Board serves and read the Legal Notice as it appeared in the Times.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Z-03-09 – ABVI/Goodwill – 1635 North Wilson Road – Area Variance – Section 135-190-A – Number of signs – Present on behalf of the applicant were Andy Hart and Jeff Bush of Bergmann Associates and Tim Giarusso, Sr. Vice President of ABVI/Goodwill. Mr. Hart gave a brief overview of the project. Site plan approval was granted in 2008 and building construction is now underway. Site is located on North Wilson Road and has limited visibility from Route 31. The variance is for two (2) additional signs beyond two (2) allowed by Code. The four (4) signs would be: A main sign over the front door; a “Donations” sign on the front of the building indicating the donation drop-off area; a sign on the south side of the building to increase visibility from Route 31; and, a pylon sign at the entrance from North Wilson Road. The sign over the front door will be externally lit, the other three will be internally lit. Signs will not be illuminated during the overnight hours. All signs will be within the height and square footage requirements. Applicant feels these signs fit within the character of other signs along Route 31 such as WalMart & Lowe’s.

· Planning Board – Positive referral

· Town Board – Concurred with the Planning Board

· Wayne County Planning Board – Referral not required

· SEQR – Not required at the Appeals level

There was no one else present to speak for or against the granting of this variance.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

Z-03-09 – ABVI/Goodwill – 1635 North Wilson Road – Area Variance – Section 135-190-A – Number of signs – A motion to grant this variance as submitted was made by John Gravino, seconded by Carl Eligh. Chairman Jeffries felt the distance from Route 31 was an extenuating circumstance for this applicant.

The five factors were reviewed. Board members felt this would not cause a change in the neighborhood, the variance requested was not substantial, and there would be no adverse environmental effect.

Roll Vote: Eligh – yes; Gravino – yes; Packard – absent; Santovito – yes; Jeffries – yes. Therefore, this variance is granted.

MINUTES:

A motion to approve the 03-18-09 minutes was made by John Gravino, seconded by Ron Santovito. All in favor; minutes approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn was made by Ron Santovito, seconded by Carl Eligh. All in favor; meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board