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Application 19-01 Markunas, request for three variances from Sections 143-12 and 143-26

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Activeformal_resolutionongoingGrant three area variances to allow construction of two decks (225 SF and 295 SF) and a 428 SF addition on a 0.52-acre parcel, which would increase building coverage from 7% to 13.8%, reduce rear yard setback from 35 feet to 21.85 feet, and enlarge an existing non-compliant building.
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2019-04-10
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2019-04-10
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RESOLVED

  1. Application 19-01 Markunas, a request for three variances from Sections 143-12, and 143-26, be granted on the following grounds: (1) The variances will not produce an undesirable change to neighborhood character or detriment to nearby properties; (2) The applicant's needs cannot be achieved without the three area variances; (3) The requested variances are not substantial given neighborhood character; (4) The variances will not adversely affect physical or environmental conditions and will improve the property by cleanup and Code compliance; (5) The hardship is self-created since the applicant purchased property in a neighborhood with small lots; (6) The variance granted is the minimum necessary to meet the applicant's needs
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  • WHEREAS, the application was determined to be a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Section 6NYCRR Part 617
  • WHEREAS, said application requests three variances or adjustment to the strict application of the Zoning Code, concerning rear yard setbacks, lot coverage, and enlargement of an existing, non-compliant building. The requested variances specifically regard the proposed construction of an addition measuring 428 SF, and two decks, one measuring 225 SF, and one measuring 295 SF in the RD 3 District of the Town
  • WHEREAS, the Board held a Public Hearing, notice of which was duly published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on March 29, 2019, and posted, as required by law
  • WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing all who desired to be heard were heard, and their testimony recorded
  • WHEREAS, on March 13, 2019, the Board determined that the application would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and adopted a determination of non-significance
  • WHEREAS, all testimony has been carefully considered and the following pertinent facts noted: (1) The subject property is uniquely situated on a hill in an historic neighborhood originally planned as a summer cottage colony, with construction not visible from the road; (2) The proposed construction is in keeping with neighborhood character and smaller than adjacent properties; (3) The subject property is an existing lot of record, pre-dating zoning, with many homes converted to full-time residences; (4) The current structure is not Code compliant, and the applicant will bring all aspects up to Code; (5) No member of the public or Homeowner's Association has opposed the proposed construction

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2019-04-10adoptedvote: 4-0
Grant three area variances for Thomas Markunas to construct decks and addition at 161 Country Club Drive.
moved by Annas
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  1. Application 19-01 Markunas, a request for three variances from Sections 143-12, and 143-26, be granted on the following grounds: (1) The variances will not produce an undesirable change to neighborhood character or detriment to nearby properties; (2) The applicant's needs cannot be achieved without the three area variances; (3) The requested variances are not substantial given neighborhood character; (4) The variances will not adversely affect physical or environmental conditions and will improve the property by cleanup and Code compliance; (5) The hardship is self-created since the applicant purchased property in a neighborhood with small lots; (6) The variance granted is the minimum necessary to meet the applicant's needs
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the application was determined to be a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Section 6NYCRR Part 617
  • WHEREAS, said application requests three variances or adjustment to the strict application of the Zoning Code, concerning rear yard setbacks, lot coverage, and enlargement of an existing, non-compliant building. The requested variances specifically regard the proposed construction of an addition measuring 428 SF, and two decks, one measuring 225 SF, and one measuring 295 SF in the RD 3 District of the Town
  • WHEREAS, the Board held a Public Hearing, notice of which was duly published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on March 29, 2019, and posted, as required by law
  • WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing all who desired to be heard were heard, and their testimony recorded
  • WHEREAS, on March 13, 2019, the Board determined that the application would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and adopted a determination of non-significance
  • WHEREAS, all testimony has been carefully considered and the following pertinent facts noted: (1) The subject property is uniquely situated on a hill in an historic neighborhood originally planned as a summer cottage colony, with construction not visible from the road; (2) The proposed construction is in keeping with neighborhood character and smaller than adjacent properties; (3) The subject property is an existing lot of record, pre-dating zoning, with many homes converted to full-time residences; (4) The current structure is not Code compliant, and the applicant will bring all aspects up to Code; (5) No member of the public or Homeowner's Association has opposed the proposed construction
Subject key: markunas_area_variances_161_country_club