Village of Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals met February 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jul 16, 2020

Village of Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Members Present Members Absent

Jill Cordts Frank Cleere

Aaron Baker

Jack Crooks

Josh Hinman

Jared Hirt

Barb Strine

Others Present Others Present

Patrick Smith, Building Inspector

Keith O’Toole, Zoning Board Attorney

Michelle Laske, Building Clerk

Ron & Terry Scarpulla

Mike Morris

Lori Stone

Bill Cranker

Andrew Vieira

Mike LoPresti

Melissa Wollschleger

This meeting was published in the Sunday, January, 26, 2020 edition of the Suburban News.

The Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 PM.

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ms. Cordts mentioned all emergency exits and general procedures.

II. OLD BUSINESS

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Appeal of Ronald & Terry Scarpulla, 675 Whittier Road, Spencerport, NY 14559, for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, to construct a 26’ x 36’ x 21’ high (936 sq. ft.) accessory building in addition to an existing accessory building of 96 sq. ft. for a total of 1,032 sq. ft., whereas, no accessory building(s) may exceed 600 square feet total floor area per parcel, regardless of lot size, and whereas, no accessory structures of 121 square feet or greater shall not exceed 15 feet height, respectively pursuant to Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) and Chapter 300-59 B (1) in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct. #115.02-1-16.21

Resolution #1

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That the accessory structure be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That the accessory structure not be used for commercial activity;

• That any exterior lighting be limited to motion sensored, no dusk to dawn or mercury vapor lighting;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department prior to commencing construction.

SEQR Determination: Type II Action

Motion: Mr. Baker, 2nd: Mr. Hinman

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

Motion for Approval: Ms. Cordts

2nd: Mr. Hirt

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

2. Appeal of Michael VanGemert, 15 Ashland Oaks Circle, Spencerport, NY 14559, for an area variance, on property located at same, to construct a 22’ x 20’ (440 sq. ft.) garage addition to the existing garage of 735 sq. ft. for a total of 1,175 sq. ft., whereas, single family residences are allowed garage space for not more than three (3) motor vehicles (maximum square footage of garage space per lot not to exceed 960 square feet), pursuant to Chapter 300-28 C (2) in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct. # 087.01-5-4

Resolution #2

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That the garage addition be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That the exterior material mirror the existing building;

• That the garage not be used for commercial activity;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department prior to commencing construction.

SEQR Determination: Type II Action

Motion: Mr. Baker

2nd: Ms. Strine

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

Motion for Approval: Ms. Cordts

2nd: Mr. Crooks

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

3. Appeal of Melissa Wollschleger, 70 Statt Road, Rochester, NY 14624, for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, to allow an existing 6’ tall, closed construction fence, whereas, fences shall not exceed four feet in height in side and rear yards and any fence in a residential district shall be of open and permanent construction, pursuant to Chapter 300-50 A (8) (a) and Chapter 300-50 B (1) respectively in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct. #117.04-2-29

Resolution #3

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That the fence be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department.

SEQR Determination: Type II Action

Motion: Mr. Baker

2nd: Mr. Crooks

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

Motion for Approval: Ms. Cordts

2nd: Mr. Crooks

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

4. Appeal of Melissa Wollschleger, 97 Forest Meadow Trail, Rochester, NY 14624, for two (2) area variances, on property located at same, to allow an existing 6’ tall, closed construction fence, whereas, fences shall not exceed four feet in height in side and rear yards and any fence in a residential district shall be of open and permanent construction, pursuant to Chapter 300-50 A (8) (a) and Chapter 300-50 B (1) respectively in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct. #117.04-2-52

Resolution #4

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That the fence be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department.

SEQR Determination: Type II Action

Motion: Mr. Baker

2nd: Mr. Crooks

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

Motion for Approval: Ms. Cordts

2nd: Mr. Crooks

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere

5. Appeal of Andrew Viera, for property located on Lot #2 at 187 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY 14624, for three (3) area variances. One (1) variance to construct a 1253 sq. ft. attached garage, whereas, single family residences are allowed garage space for not more than three (3) motor vehicles (maximum square footage of garage space per lot not to exceed 960 square feet). And two (2) area variances to construct an 8,460 sq. ft. pole barn with a height of 29’6”, whereas, no accessory building(s) may exceed 600 square feet total floor area per parcel, regardless of lot size, and whereas, no accessory structures of 121 feet or greater shall not exceed 15 feet height, respectively pursuant to Chapter 300-28 C (2), Chapter 300-28 F (3) (b) and Chapter 300-59 B (1) in a R-1 Residential District. Tax Acct. #117.02-2-15

Resolution #5

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal for the attached garage variance was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That this be contingent on the approved map being signed and filed as two (2) lots;

• That the garage be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That the exterior material mirror the existing building;

• That the garage not be used for commercial activity;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department prior to commencing construction.

Resolution #5A

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Ogden Zoning Board of Appeals held on February 6, 2020, the appeal for the pole barn was granted Approval with the following conditions:

• That this be contingent on the approved map being signed and filed as two (2) lots;

• That the pole barn be constructed and installed to professional standards and is to be well maintained;

• That the pole barn not be used for commercial activity;

• That any exterior lighting be limited to motion sensored, no dusk to dawn or mercury vapor lighting;

• That a building permit be obtained from the Building Department prior to commencing construction.

SEQR Determination: Type II Action

Motion: Mr. Baker

2nd: Ms. Strine

Vote of the Board

Ayes: Baker, Cordts, Crooks, Hinman, Hirt, Strine

Nays: None

Absent: Cleere