Minutes of the Meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall, Syracuse, New York May 12, 2011

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1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall, Syracuse, New York May 12, 2011 I. Summary of cases discussed herein: V V V V V V V M1 II. Members Present Staff Present Linda DeFichy - Yes Heather Lamendola - Yes Stewart Koenig - Yes Megan McLees - Yes Carolyn Evans-Dean - Yes Melissa Sanfilippo - Yes Nicholas Petragnani - No Michael Stanton - Yes Carl Thomas - No Stefanie Noble - No III. Meeting called to order at 1:07 p.m. by Ms. DeFichy (LD, SK, CED, MS) A motion was made by Ms. Evans-Dean and seconded by Mr. Koenig to adopt the minutes from the April 21, 2011 meeting. Motion carried IV. Public Hearings 1. V Joanne B. Arany 1015 Ackerman Avenue Proposal to establish (maintain) a 13 feet wide by 16 feet deep parking area within the required front yard setback on property located in a Residential, Class A-1 zoning district. The proposal was presented by Ms Arany, who explained the proposal to the Board and the need for the waivers being requested due to her extensive gardens and the topography of the property. There was no one speaking in favor the proposal. Mr. Harry Lewis of 135 Lancaster Avenue spoke against the proposal, stating that although he knows the applicant, he was unable to support the proposal because of the front yard parking situation as the law is written. He would encourage an additional parking space at the rear of the property near the garage.

2 Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 2 Ms. Arany spoke again to address the Board s and Mr. Lewis concerns regarding the parking and the cost to remove or move the gardens and the stone patio in the rear yard to create an additional parking space. In addition to the cost of removal and the rebuilding of the patios, the addition of another parking space would harm the aesthetics of the landscaping. A motion to approve was made by Ms. Evans-Dean and seconded by Mr. Koenig. The motion failed 3 to 1. A request was made by Mr. Stanton, that the proposal be held until the next meeting so that the Board members could make a site visit to see if there were another viable solution for the applicant to obtain a second parking space in the rear of the property 2. V Upstate Properties Development East Adams Street Proposal to covert an existing apartment building into a 139-unit dormitory for SUNY Upstate medical students on property located within a Central Business District, High Density Residential zoning district. The proposal was presented by Danielle Carr, of EDR Companies, and Tom Pelis of Upstate Properties Development, who explained the proposal and the need for waivers, stating that the use is essentially the same as an apartment use. Ms. Carr also noted the energy enhancements proposed for the project. After further discussion a motion to approve was made by Ms. Evans-Dean and seconded by Mr. Stanton, the motion carried unanimously 3. V D. Mike and Bonnie Seemann 607 Mountainview Avenue To establish (maintain) a 14 foot wide driveway within the required front The proposal was presented by Mike Seemann, of 4160 West Shore Manor, Jamesville, NY, the property owner. Mr. Seemann explained that the driveway was in existence as well as the converted garage when the property was purchased. Christian Seemann, son of the applicant, also spoke regarding the parking in the surrounding area.

3 Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 3 After further discussion a motion to approve with the condition that the driveway width is to be reduced to a maximum of 12 feet wide, was made by Ms. Evans-Dean and seconded by Mr. Stanton, the motion carried unanimously. 4. V D. Mike and Bonnie Seemann 400 Fayette Boulevard To establish (maintain) a 28 foot wide driveway within the required front The proposal was presented by Mike Seemann, of 4160 West Shore Manor, Jamesville, NY, the property owner. Mr. Seemann explained that the driveway was in existence when the property was purchased and that he would like to expand the driveway to approximately 28 feet wide. Mr. Seemann explained that he could relocate the driveway to the lot next door but thought that it would not be very appealing. Christian Seemann, son of the applicant, also spoke regarding the parking in the area. Christian also noted that tenants would be able to park at Lemoyne College if necessary. There was on one speaking in favor of or against the proposal. After further discussion a motion to approve with the condition that the driveway width is to be reduced to a maximum of 12 feet wide, was made by Mr. Koenig and seconded by Ms. Evans-Dean, the motion carried unanimously. 5. V Deloris Deering South Midler Avenue To establish (maintain) a 17 foot wide driveway within the required front The proposal was presented by Deloris Deering, of South Midler Avenue, who noted that both she and her husband were disabled and that the 17 foot wide driveway was necessary because they had both been hit by other vehicles on more than one occasion as they were attempting to enter their driveway. The applicant also noted that there were other driveways in the area that are larger than her driveway.

4 Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 4 After further discussion a motion to deny was made by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Koenig. The motion carried unanimously. 6. V Hillside Children s Center 524 & 704 Salt Springs Road To establish a Youth Development Program with Offices, on property located within a Residential, Class A-1 zoning district The proposal was presented by Matt Stowell, of Hillside Children s Center, who explained the proposal and the need for the waivers. No one spoke in favor of or against the application. After further discussion a motion to approve was made by Ms. Evans-Dean and seconded by Mr. Petragnani, the motion carried unanimously. 7. V M1 V. New Business Onondaga County Chapter, NYS ARC, Inc. 401 North Lowell Avenue To construct a 24 foot by 16 foot pole barn addition, by waiving the required front setback on property within a Business, Class A zoning district. The proposal was presented by Dale Marris of 401 North Lowell Avenue. Mr. Marris explained the proposal and the need for the addition to the existing pole barn structure. No one spoke in favor or against the application. After further discussion a motion to approve was made by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Ms. Evans-Dean, the motion carried unanimously. 1. V Michael Badgett 219 Shuart Avenue Melissa Sanfilippo of the Board s staff explained that the applicant has submitted a request to the Board for a reconsideration of a motion to approve. There was no one present to speak on behalf of the request.

5 Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 5 After some discussion a motion to hold the request was made by Mr. Koenig and seconded by Mr. Stanton, the motion carried unanimously. 2. V Marianne Carter (Pinstar LLC) 300 Allen Street Melissa Sanfilippo of the Board s staff explained that the applicant has submitted a request for a time extension for the. Staff further explained that the original approval expired on December 10, 2010 and that the request was for a one year extension from the original expiration date. After some discussion a motion to approve with the condition that the house be secured from the elements was made by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Ms. Evans-Dean, the motion carried unanimously. VI. Public Hearing Authorizations for THURSDAY June 2, None VII. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Ms. Evans-Dean to adjourn the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Minutes of the Meeting of the City Planning Commission City Hall, Syracuse, New York September 12, 2011

Minutes of the Meeting of the City Planning Commission City Hall, Syracuse, New York September 12, 2011 I. Summary of cases discussed herein: SR-11-17 SP-11-19 CS-10-126 CA-11-02 A S-11-01 SR-11-09 SP-11-07