Webster Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

April 11, 2023



Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.


TABLED MATTERS:


1.  VILLAGE OF WEBSTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS : Located at 613 Webster Road. 

Applicant Mayor Darrell Byerts is requesting an extension of a nonconforming use associated with proposed upgrades to the Village of Webster’s Wastewater Treatment Plant on a 10.10-acre parcel having SBL #065.10-1-13./WEB located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-19 of the Code of the Town of Webster. 

* Please note: the septage receiving component of the project has been eliminated.* 

RESULTS:   APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS:

• Existing chain link fencing to be replaced; barbed wire to be removed; installation of privacy slats around entire perimeter of site. 

• Pole barn to have roof and siding replaced or partial demolition to reduce in size. 

• Greenhouse building to have all missing/broken glass panes replaced. 

• General landscaping should consist of substantial ornamental plantings, shrubs, flowers, etc. at entrance to site. 

• All necessary governmental permits shall be obtained. 

• C/C for the new chemical storage building will be tied to successful completion of the above conditions. 

• Site Plan to be signed and approved by appropriate Town Staff 



2.  1650 RIDGE ROAD AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING SHOP: Located at 1650 Ridge Road.

Applicant Steve Schlegel of Tesley LLC is requesting a special use permit to allow an auto detailing business within a portion of an existing tractor equipment storage building on a 1.12-acre parcel having SBL# 081.01-1-62 located in an LC-II Low Intensity Commercial District under Sections 350-17 and 350-103 of the Code of the Town of Webster.



RESULTS:   APPROVED FOR AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING WITH CONDITIONS: 

• Two bays / total of 2,400 SF for auto detailing only. 

• No auto repair, auto sales, bodywork, or outside storage of vehicles. 

• Maximum of 10 vehicles per day; no vehicles to be parked outside overnight. 

• Must bring site into compliance with approved site plan within 6 months (stormwater detention area; landscaping, etc.) 

• Applicant to return to the ZBA on 10.10.23 to evaluate possible extension of Special Use Permit



SCHEDULED MATTERS:


1.   BEST BUY AUTO SALES SIGN: Located at 771 Ridge Road. 

Applicant Vital Signs is requesting an area variance to allow a second building mounted facade sign where only one is permitted, associated with a used car dealership on a 1.73-acre parcel having SBL# 079.17-1-21.11 located in an MC Medium Intensity Commercial District under Section 265-7 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


Results:  Approved as Presented



2.   MARINA DODGE JEEP EXPANSION: Located at 943 Ridge Road. 

Applicant Alfred LaRue is requesting an extension of a non-conforming use to accommodate a 3,379 SF addition to a preexisting non-conforming car dealership on a 4.82-acre parcel having SBL# 079.15-1-22.104 located in an MC Medium Intensity Commercial District under Section 350-91 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED


 

3.  520 FOREST LAWN ROAD ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: Located at 520 Forest Lawn Road. 

Applicant William T. Lill is requesting area variances to allow:

a. The placement of accessory structure nearer to the front property line than the rear line of the main building 

b. 0’ setbacks to all property lines surrounding proposed structure associated with the construction of a below grade 1,000 SF accessory structure on a 0.35-acre parcel having SBL# 048.19-1-5 located in an R-1 Single Family Residential District under Sections 350-12 & 350-36 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:  APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS:

• Applicant to obtain an access easement agreement with neighbor to the south for construction and maintenance of structure and provide copy to the Town prior to building permit issuance.

• Survey Stakeout of pole barn location by professional land surveyor with inspection by Town prior to construction to ensure that building is placed in the correct location.



4.  WEBSTER HOME IMPROVEMENTS FRONT STOOP & STEPS: Located at 1197 Ridge Road. 

Applicant Tom O’Brien is requesting an area variance to allow an alteration to a pre-existing non-conforming building associated with the construction of a front stoop with steps on a 0.69-acre parcel having SBL# 080.13-2-9 located in an MC Medium Intensity Commercial District under Section 350-18 of the Code of the Town of Webster. 


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED

 


5.   877 MAPLE DRIVE CHICKEN COOP : Located at 877 Maple Drive. 

Applicants Nicholas and Megan Sereni are requesting a special use permit to allow the construction of a chicken coop and raising of (6) hens, which is not permitted, on a 1.90-acre parcel having SBL# 078.11-1-28 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-103 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:   APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: 

• Maximum of 6 hens 

• Requires a one-year evaluation in April 2024 ZBA meeting with possibility of extending special permit and allowing more hens. 

• Coop to be located behind the garage.


 

6.   231 RAPHAEL DRIVE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: Located at 231 Raphael Drive. 

Applicant Dave Brannigan is requesting an area variance to allow a 20’ rear setback where 50’ is required associated with the construction of a 33’ x 15’ (495 SF) accessory structure on a 0.40-acre parcel having SBL# 063.18-2-2 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED  Applicant to remove existing metal shed.



7.   492 ARIA LANE GARAGE ADDITION: Located at 492 Aria Lane. 

Applicant Troy Bradford is requesting an area variance to allow a 9’ side setback where 15’ is required associated with the construction of a 12’ x 20’ (240 SF) garage addition on a 0.44-acre parcel having SBL# 078.07-3-13 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED 



8.   512 COVEWOOD BOULEVARD CARPORT WITH ADA RAMP & COVERED PORCH: 

Located at 512 Covewood Blvd. Applicant Thomas Milliman Jr is requesting an area variance to allow an alteration to a non-conforming building (40’ front setback where 50’ is required and 10’ side setback where 15’ is required) associated with the construction of a covered car port and porch on a 0.59-acre parcel having SBL# 063.07-2-57 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Sections 350-12 & 350-94 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED



9.   RED BARN FARMS: Located at 375 Webster Road. 

Applicant Roger Awe is requesting a special permit to allow the seasonal use of an existing barn as a special events space on a 3.85-acre parcel having SBL# 050.03-1-34.2 located in an R-1 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-103 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


TABLED TO MAY 9, 2023 ZBA MEETING 



10.   1016 JOHN LEO DRIVE GARAGE ADDITION: Located at 1016 John Leo Drive. 

Applicant Marie West is requesting an area variance to allow a 10’ side setback where 15’ is required associated with the construction of a 12’ x 21’ (252 SF) garage addition on a 0.43-acre parcel having SBL# 079.13-3-42 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


RESULTS:  APPROVED AS PRESENTED



11.   TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE: Located at 1045 Ridge Road. 

Applicant Quattro Development is requesting a use variance to allow the construction of a 1,610 SF oil change facility on a 1.25-acre parcel having SBL# 079.15-1-8.009 located in an MC Medium Intensity Commercial District under Section 350-18 of the Code of the Town of Webster.


TABLED TO MAY 9, 2023 ZBA MEETING 



ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

Approval of Meeting Minutes for February 14, 2023

Jamie Newtown, Chairman 

Webster Town Zoning Board