Town of Red Hook
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2004

July 14, 2004 meeting called to order by Timothy Ross, Chairman

Roll call: Members present: Jeanne Douglas, Corinne Weber, Kenneth Anderson, Gordon Denegar

Members absent: James O’Toole, Michael Mosher

Town Board Liaison: James Ross

The minutes of June 9, 2004 were reviewed . Jeanne Dougals noted that an addition should be made as follows: The Board reviewed the short EAF part 1 submitted by the applicant. The Board completed part 2 and found that there would be no significant environmental impact. Upon motion by Corinne Weber, seconded by Ken Anderson, the minutes with the foregoing addition were unanimously accepted upon roll call vote.

Planning Board minutes: No comment

ZEO memos: Mr. Cole did not know the status of the complaint regarding the Red hook Land Corporation matter. He advised that the cars on the Brown property had been removed.

Building permits were not reviewed.

Rosemary Zengen was present and asked to address the Board. She is concerned that the zoning law is being flouted and the remedy seems to be its okay, just make application to the ZBA and get a variance. Apparently Glen Coon, an adjoining neighbor, built a shed on her line without a building permit and was told by the building inspector to go before the ZBA for a variance to cure the violation. She feels that there should be a penalty of some sort for this type of offense. Tim Ross advised Ms. Zengen that Mr. Coon had been in for three other variances and knew the law and why he did not get a permit this time was unknown. Corinne Weber noted that the last time Mr. Coon had been granted a variance, he was told not to come back for any further variances. Jeanne Douglas stated that she agreed with Ms. Zengen and that penalties should be administered to those who did not follow the zoning law.

Public Hearing Appeal 04-10 John Carroll application for a variance to the side yard requirements. The applicant wants to construct a 24’ x 24’ 2 story garage 10’ from the side property line. The zoning law requires 20’ for accessory buildings in the RD3 zoning district. Mr. Carroll advised the Board that he prefers the garage in front of the house rather than in the rear so as not to lengthen the driveway. The garage is to be two story so as to match the design of the house. The Public Hearing was opened and as there was no comment from the public, closed. After discussion by the Board, Tim Ross made a motion to grant the 10 foot side yard variance to be used solely for a garage and storage with electric but no plumbing. This was seconded by Gordon Denegar and unanimously passed by the following roll call vote.
Gordon Denegar Yes
Corinne Weber Yes
Timothy Ross Yes
Jeanne Douglas Yes
Kenneth Anderson Yes

Review Appeal 04-11 John Holzmann request for an area variance to add a 1000 sq. ft. addition to their present home. The maximum coverage allowed in the RD3 zone is 7%. This addition will bring total coverage to 12.8. The Chairman has scheduled August 18th at 7:20 for a Public Hearing.

Appeal 04-08 Red Hook Boat Club. A Public Hearing was conducted June 9th and an eight foot variance granted based on the Building Inspector’s denial stating that the zoning law required a 25 foot setback. The setback requirement was incorrect and the variance should have been based on a 50 foot setback. After a short discussion, Corrine Weber made a motion to grant a 33 foot variance to the Boat Club based upon all the prior stated reasons. This was seconded by Kenneth Anderson and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
Gordon Denegar Yes
Corinne Weber Yes
Timothy Ross Yes
Jeanne Douglas Yes
Kenneth Anderson Yes

Review Appeal 04-13 Matthew Wallace, Wendy Nesel and Mary Loeffel request for an area variance to erect a single family dwelling 0 feet from that point at which the flag lot first achieves its minimum lot width. The required front setback is 50 feet from said line per Section 143-21C2. The proposed septic system, 100% reserve area and silt fence requirement prevent placement of house elsewhere on the lot.

As there was no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Timothy Ross, seconded by Corinne Weber and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.