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ApplicationArea Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________ Zoning District: ____________________ Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]: Current Use: _________________________________________________________________ Proposed Use: ____________________________________________________________ Location of Project: _______________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-Mail: FAX No. Agent’s Name: Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. Owner’s Name Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. Page 1 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Site Development Data Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Addition sq. ft. Total sq. ft. A. Building footprint B. Detached Garage C. Accessory Structure(s) D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area E. Porches / Decks F. Other G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] Setback Requirements Area Required Existing Proposed Front Yard [1] Front Yard [2] Shoreline Side Yard [1] Side Yard [2] Rear Yard [1] Rear Yard [2] Travel Corridor Height [maximum] Permeability Number of parking spaces Page 2 (requested relief, garage closest to home) Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Additional Project Information 1.Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________ 2.If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________ 3.Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Program? __ Yes / __ No 4.Estimated project duration: Start Date: __________ End Date: __________ 5.Estimated total cost of project: _______________ 6.Total area of land disturbance for project: _______________ Floor Area Ratio Worksheet FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage. Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR] Waterfront Residential WR 0.22 Commercial Moderate / Commercial Intensive CM / CI 0.3 A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be included. (See “FLOOR AREA RATIO”). B.Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures on the project site. Parcel Area ___________________________ sq. ft. Existing Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. [see above definition] Proposed Additional Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. Proposed Total Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. Total Allowable Floor Area ___________________________ (Area x _____) [see above table] Page 3 use variance 1333-3/16/88 and 4/19//1989 one man engine repair shop North side of Luzerne Road Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Requesting relief from SECTION: ________________________________ Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.  Buffer Zone  Lot Width  Other ______________________ The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if needed. 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2.Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3.Whether the requested area variance is substantial? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4.Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5.Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 [Check all that apply] __Setback The garage has electricity and no water. Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Section 179-14-030 –Application materials Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) – a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project. A.General Shown on Sheet # 1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing 2 Deed 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ] 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary 5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions 6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing & proposed 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures B. Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet # 1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed 2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and septic 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage 5 Percolation test location and results C. Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet # 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing & proposed 2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing material [e.g., gravel, paved] 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed 4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed 5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting D. Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet # 1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands 2 Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed 3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc. 4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities: existing & proposed 5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed 6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference specific items 7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading & Lighting Plans 8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for all necessary permits Page 5 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.) Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER’S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant: Owner: _________________________ Designates: ___________________________ as Agent regarding the following: Variance ___ Site Plan ___ Subdivision ___ For Tax Map No.:________________ Deed Reference: Book____ Page ____ Date ____ OWNER SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________ APPLICANT’S AGENT FORM:Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: __________________________ Designates: ____________________________________ as Agent regarding the following: Variance___ Site Plan ___ Subdivision ___ For Tax Map No.:________________ Deed Reference: Book____ Page ____ Date ____ OWNER SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________ 2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notification to the applicant. 3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain any additional permits. 5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy I have read and agree to the above. ______________________________ _____________________________ _______________ Signature [Applicant] Print Name [Applicant] Date signed ______________________________ _____________________________ _______________ Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed Page 7 12/21/1984 x 19 21 12/6/1985