APPLICATIONArea 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
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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]
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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.
[Check all that apply] Setback 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?
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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?
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3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
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4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
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5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
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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
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name: __________________________________________________
2. Tax Map ID ________________Location:_______________________
3. Zoning Classification __________
4. Reason for Review: __________________________________________________________
5. Zoning Section #: ________________________
6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed ____ _____________
General Information complete ____ _____________
Site Development Data Complete ____ _____________
Setback Requirements Complete ____ _____________
Additional Project Information Complete ____ _____________
FAR addressed ____ _____________
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance ____ _____________
Checklist items addressed ____ _____________
Environmental Form completed ____ _____________
Signature Page completed ____ _____________
Staff Representative: ________________________________
Applicant / Agent: ________________________________ Date: ___________
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Michael and Alice Crotty
289.18-1-17 19 Fitzgerald Road
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demolition of an attached garage to construct a new 3 car garage with a second story finished space and a breezway connecting the garage to the main home. ASlo part of the project is an addition
for , expansion of the deck, and renovations to the lake side elevation and a new roof.
179-3-040WR,179-5-020 garage, 179-6-065 new floor area
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Need project description copy paste site plan description
square footage of breezeway, covered porch, garage, 2nd floor
AV91-1990 SP 10-1991 residential addition
lighting - downcast fixtures, height with topo info
do not include
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Laura Moore via email 07/12/2021
Applicant proposes to demo a 576 sq ft attached garage to construct 972 residential addition -931 +/- sq ft
attached garage, covered walkways 336 sq ft +/-, a breezeway of 232 sq ft +/-the breezeway area includes
a stairway to the second floor of the garage area. The second floor is about 931 sq ft will have three
rooms with a bathroom. The master bedroom on the first floor ist to bave a 204 +/- sq ft addition. The
deck is to be reconfigured so the master bedroom will have a covered deck of 104 sq ft, an open deck area
access to the living room area of 221 +/- sq ft, and the existing dining room area of 220 sq ft exterior
facade is to be redone with windows and siding to match the home. The basement area is to be altered
with the cold storage area to be a family room with a sink area - no bedroom or stove proposed. The
existing floor area is 3,405 sq ft and new floor area is to be 5,302 sq ft . Site floor area allowed is 7,549 sq
ft. Site plan review required for new floor area in a cea, expansion of a non conforming structure in a cea.
An area variance is required for shoreline setbacks where 22 ft 1 inch is proposed and 50 ft is required.
Reviewed application, site plan drawings, survey, elevations and floor plans.
Items to be updated or provided
1) page 1project description needs to be added
2) page 2site data - drawing - provide square footage break down of the addition.
3) page 3 additional information --add AV91-1990 and SP10-1991
4) page 5 checklist - information on lighting - down cast fixtures? also need inforamtion on height -
include information on how height was calculated.
5) need deed and signatures.