ZBA Minutes – September 2023

PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ULSTER COUNTY
ACCORD, NY
845-626-2434

MEETING MINUTES OF September 21st, 2023__ REGULAR MEETING OF Town of Rochester Zoning Board held at 6:00PM at the Harold Lipton Community Center and streamed live via YouTube.

Chair Zurofsky called the meeting to order at 6:27 PM and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting started 27 minutes late to meet quorum.

Secretary Wilhelm did roll call attendance.

PRESENT: ABSENT:
Sam Zurofsky Ken Stephens
Harley Davis Charlie Fischer
Clayton Haugen

ALSO PRESENT: Secretary Jazmyne Wilhelm

APPLICATION REVIEW:

Continued Applications:

ZBA 2023-03 AV- Richard and Rachel Quenemoen S/B/L 69.1-1-13 – 258 Whitfield Rd
Applicant has proposed a 24’ x 24’ garage within the 40’ require setback. Applicant is requesting a 28’ area variance. Parcel is +/- 1 acre.
Public Hearing

Chair Zurofsky made a motion to list as an unlisted uncoordinated action. Roll call vote, Chair Zurofsky yes, Member Davis yes, Member Haugen yes. The board went through the photos and measurements sent in by the applicant. The board went through SEQRA EAF PT 2 and agreed on the decision. The board discussed with the applicant the current size of the driveway. Chair Zurofsky made a motion to open the public hearing. Member Davis 2nd the motion. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. No one in attendance for the public hearing. Chair Zurofsky made a motion to close the public hearing. Member Davis 2nd motion. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

ZBA 2023-05 AV- Bone Hollow LLC S/B/L 76.5-2-39.100 – 322 Clay Hill Road
Applicant proposes a 6’ high fence along Clay Hill Road, proposal does not meet TOR Code 140-13(H).
Public Hearing

Chair Zurofsky made a motion to certify as a type 2 SEQRA. Member Davis 2nd. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Chair Zurofsky made a motion to open the public hearing. Member Haugen 2nd. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. No one in attendance for the public hearing. Chair Zurofsky made a motion to close the public hearing. Member Davis 2nd the motion. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. The board went through the decision. Chair Zurofsky made a motion to grant the variance. Member Davis 2nd the motion. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

ACTION ON MINUTES:

The board decided to wait to approve the minutes for 8-17-2023 until the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Member Haugen made a motion to adjourn at 7:35PM. Chair Zurofsky 2nd the motion. All in favor 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Respectfully submitted,
Jazmyne Wilhelm,
Secretary