Minutes
Town of Johnstown Zoning Board of Appeals
2753 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095
07/06/2017
6:00 PM
PRESENT: Joseph Cirillo ABSENT: Clarence Chamberlain
Denis Wilson Randy Siver
Margaret Wilson
Ryan Fagan
Connie MacFarland
I. Call meeting to order at 6:00 pm by Vice Chairman Joseph Cirillo
II. Approve June minutes
Motion made by: Denis Wilson Seconded by: Margaret Graves In favor: All
III. NEW BUSINESS
Use Variance – Jeffrey T. Subik, State Highway 334, Johnstown, NY 12095 (SBL# 173.18-2-11)
To use part of one bay of the old Sammonsville Firehouse, on the ground floor as an Art Gallery/Home Décor Store (See diagram) Property is not zoned Commercial, is zoned AUZ – Agricultural Use Zone.
Discussion: Mr. Subik was not in attendance for meeting. The Board recommended scheduling a Public Hearing for variance, if all paperwork required is submitted. Denis Wilson requested Mr. Subik attend the Public Hearing, with required information regarding the need for the Use Variance.
Motion to: Hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm by Denis Wilson
Seconded by: Margaret Graves
In favor: All
Area Variance – Robert C. Sweet Jr., 286 New Turnpike Rd., Johnstown, NY 12095 (SBL# 172.-2-10.12)
To build a 30’ X 40’ pavilion, 30 ft from the road. Town Code requires a 50’ setback. Request a 20’ area variance.
Discussion: Lisa Sweet stated that it is not a closed structure, and due to the slope of their parcel, they are unable to place the structure further back from the road.
Motion to: Hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 3rd at 6:00 pm by Denis Wilson
Seconded by: Margaret Graves
In favor: All
IV: Other Business (if any):
V: Motion to close meeting at: 6:11 pm made by: Denis Wilson
Seconded by: Margaret Graves In favor: All