WEBSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
Webster Town Board Meeting Building 1002 Ridge Road
April 8, 2025
7:00 pm
ABSENT:
Corrine Volo Michael Short
James Spampinato
Adam Prescott
Chris Centola
Anthony Moscaret; John Accorso
John DeMarco, Attorney
Katherine Kolich, Recording Secretary
Josh Artuso, Director of Community Development
Erika Corsi, Planner of Community Development
Good evening and welcome to the Zoning Board Appeals meeting for April 8,
2025. Tonight, we have three scheduled matters and no tabled matters and then two
administrative matters at the end of the meeting. We do have proof of publication that was in the
Webster Herald and also on the town website. For this evenings meeting, there is a sign up sheet
at the door, please make sure you put your name and address and then anyone who speaks during
a public hearing will have 5 minutes. Then when we close the public hearing, the board will
discuss each application.
Call Roli/Pledge of Allegiance
Summary of Application Outcomes
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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TWO-CAR GARAGE AND ADDITION
THOMAS & DEBORAH CUMPSTON
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
GARAGE ADDTION
DAN WESTERN
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
MAINTAIN CHICKENS
MARY ZINDLE
APPROVED W/ CONDITIONS:
e Nomore than 8 chickens allowed on property
e Roosters are prohibited
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e Applicant shall appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals in October 2025 for 6-
month review of the Special Use Permit and report from Code Enforcement.
(CHRIS CENTOLA READ INTO THE RECORD)
Located at 310 Colorado Drive. Applicant Thomas
& Deborah Cumpston are requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a front setback of 30’
where 50” is required and a side setback of 5’ where 15’ is required in associated with the
construction of an approximately 618 SF 2-car garage and residential addition on a 0.47-acre
parcel having SBL# 078.10-1-22 located in the R-3 Single Family Residential District under
Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Thomas & Deborah Cumpston. Debbie Cumpston: So, we
would like to expand our current living space into our current garage and add a two car garage
bumped out to the front to the east side of our property and following behind that to the right side
of our house to the south or to the north of our property an addition. We would like to do this
addition....we originally just wanted to do the garage, but we like to do an in-law apartment for
my mother. Not...it would just be a bedroom not a kitchen. She would have a handicapped
bathroom and access into our house.
and having granny so close to us and kind of mess up our whole design that we’re looking for to
keep an open concept. So, if we get granny behind the garage it seemed like a nice spot for here.
If we have to do the garage in that close anyway. It’s not 5 feet at the front it’s only 5 feet in the
one back corner.
[ Thomas Cumpston: And the reason it will be on the side so much is, so it won't be in the center
Does anyone have any questions. The rear corner is at 5 feet but up towards the
front of the house that’s the 11.2.
Correct.
Are you just digging up your existing driveway and putting in a new one I’m
assuming just based on where the new garage is going. Are you going to put grass see or
landscaping or something like that.
Yes. Well, we currently have just a one car garage so a single lane driveway
so it would be a double.
Oh, so you are going to keep that and add onto the existing driveway itself to the
new garage.
Right.
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Applicant
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Zoning District
Request
Proposal
4/8/2025
310 Colorado Drive
Thomas & Deborah Cumpston
Thomas & Deborah Cumpston
R-3 Single-Family Residential District
Requesting a 30’ front setback where minimum required is 50’ and a 5’
side setback where minimum required is 15’.
Construction of an approximately 616 SF 2-car garage and residential
addition.
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Relevant Sections of Town Ordinance
District regulations
§ 350-12 R-3 Single-Family Residential District
§350-12B (5)(a) - Minimum setbacks: Front - 50 feet
§350-12B (5)(b)[1] - Minimum setbacks: Side - 15 feet
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Area Variance Standards Review Criteria
An area variance shall be granted only if the applicant can establish EACH of the following in
accordance with Section 350-101D(2)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a
detriment to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for
the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the
decision of the BZA but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance.
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Character of the Neighborhood
How is the requested variance consistent with the character of surrounding properties? How would
the request variance change the character of the neighborhood?
An area variance would not cause an undesirable change to the neighborhood. Visually, it would
update the look of the home. Although the addition would be closer to the property line on the north
side, it would be adjacent to the neighbors’ backyards, which is lined with trees. The second area
variance is to the east (or front) of the property facing Colorado Drive. The driveway would be
shortened by one car length, the result would be being able to park both vehicles in the garage.
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Alternates Considered
Describe all potential alternatives that were considered that achieve the same benefit but do not
require a variance or require a smaller variance. Why is the requested variance the only option to
achieve the benefit sought?
An addition is the best remedy to maintain one level and to blend in with the other homes in the
neighborhood. The home remaining one level is important for aging family members and avoiding
the use of stairs.
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Substantiality
How is the requested variance not a substantial deviation from the code requirements?
The variance request is minimal. The side yard setback requirement deviates by just 10 feet from
the required 15 feet, and the front yard setback requirement deviates by only 20 feet, where 50 feet
is required.
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Impact on Environment
How would the requested variance impact the surrounding neighborhood through potential
impacts such as drainage, traffic, circulation, dust, noise, odor, public services, etc. ?
The variance request will not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood as there would be no
need for removal of trees or other vegetation to construct the addition.
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Self-Created Difficulty
How is the need for the requested variance not self-created?
Adding a 2-car garage and expanding the living space would benefit the number of persons living in the house.
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You don’t’ happen to have any section or elevations of the addition.
No. It’s a ranch and we'd keep the same roof line.
Same height as the ranch. Granny can’t go up or down, that’s why we are
bringing her to the side.
Are you guys running new duck work or are you putting mini splits in.
It will be one mini split for her and then I will be able to put the heat runs for
where the existing garage is.
Okay. Where will the unit for the mini split sit, will it sit on the back or will it sit
on that side.
I can definitely put it towards the back.
This is a public hearing so I will open it up to the floor if there is anyone here that
would like to speak for or against this application . Please come to the podium and identify
yourself and then speak your opinion or your thoughts on the matter. Alright, seeing no one I
will return the discussion to the board.
RESOLUTION 25-0013 Corrine Volo made a motion TYPE II
Chris
Centola
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
(CORRINE VOLO)
1. This request is not out of character in the neighborhood: There are other homes in the area
that have additions in that neighborhood. They’ re ail fairly narrow lots and so any addition
that’s required is going to go into the side setback.
2. There will not be a detriment created to nearby properties: None and the addition is actually
adjacent to the rear yard of the next door neighbor so I don’t believe it will be terribly
visible to that neighbor. It’s the least impactful location with respect to the rest of the
neighbors.
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The benefit is not achievable by any other method: In order to maintain a single story and
have this accessible to your elderly parent and match the homes in the neighborhood the
single level in important which then dictates the size of the addition since I can’t stack it
up.
This request 1s not substantial:
There are no adverse physical or environmental impacts to the site or neighborhood: There
are non to the site or the neighbored hood.
I will flip a coin with the difficulty being self-created or
not . The lot itself is unusually shaped and that it is wider in the front and pie shaped so
it’s quite narrow towards the back and there really us very little that can be done to the
house that doesn’t impact the size setback on that side of the home, but you are desiring to
put the addition on, so I'll call that a tie.
This is not an undesirable change: It is not and it’s going to match the character of the home
and the roof line of the house so it wil! look like it belongs. Anything else anyone wants to
add?
As long as the materials and like you said, roof line are consistent with the existing
structure.
Which they will be. He will re-roof our current house, so everything matches.
RESOLUTION 25-0014 Chris Centola made a motion for AREA
Located at 310 Colorado Drive.
Applicant Thomas & Deborah Cumpston are
requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a front
setback of 30’ where 50’ is required and a side
setback of 5’ where 15’ is required in associated
with the construction of an approximately 618 SF
2-car garage and residential addition on a 0.47-acre
parcel having SBL# 078.10-1-22 located in the R-3
Single Family Residential District under Section
350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster which
was seconded by: Corrine Volo.
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
CONDITIONS:
The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
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e That one-year significant construction shall expire April 8, 2026
What am I missing Josh.
If you are going to be expanding the driveway you will want to reach to the
Highway Department to get a permit for first.
(CHRIS CENTOLA READ INTO THE RECORD)
Located at 1291 Millcreek Run. Applicant Dan Western are requesting
an AREA VARIANCE to allow side setback of 10’ where 15” is required associated with the
construction of an approximately 288 SF addition to an existing garage on a 0.40-acre parcel
having SBL# 065.13-2-45 located in the R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section
350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Dan Western. I am looking to get a variance to add onto the
garage 12 feet by
24. I will carry along the roof line exactly the same. I will reside the addition
with cedar shakes that are currently on the house and I wiil get new ones of course. Iam looking
to add on that 12 feet to give more space for my son and I and my daughters to increase our ability
to have some fun hobbies getting into woodworking and whatnot. My son has really taken off
with that so we wanted to be able to have a little bit more space to work.
That’s a hobby not a job.
Correct.
Do you need to go directly to the lot line, or can you come off of it a little
because what I am seeing right here is, it says build to property lot line. So, I am assuming that
means right up to the property lot line or are you going to have a little space off of it.
No, there will still be 9 feet to the property line . There is 21 feet and change right
now from the building to the property line. I want to go 12 feet so I’m looking for 5 foot variance
into that space.
I am assuming you are going to run electric and probably heat back there too.
Probably just electric for right now.
Do you have to upgrade your service.
No, we already have 200 amp service.
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PROJECT —Garage Addition
Property Address
Applicant
Representing Agent
Zoning District
Request
Proposal
4/8/2025
1291 Millcreek Run
Dan Western
Dan Western
R-3 Single-Family Residential District
Requesting 10’ side setback where 15’ is required.
Construction of an approximately 288 SF addition to an existing
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Area Variance Standards Review Criteria
An area variance shall be granted only if the applicant can establish EACH of the following in
accordance with Section 350-101D(2)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a
detriment to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for
the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the
decision of the BZA but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance.
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Character of the Neighborhood
How is the requested variance consistent with the character of surrounding properties? How would
the request variance change the character of the neighborhood?
The addition witl maintain the character of the neighborhood and will be constructed with the same
roof lines and sided with the same materials existing on the house.
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Alternates Considered
Describe all potential alternatives that were considered that achieve the same benefit but do not
require a variance or require a smaller variance. Why is the requested variance the only option to
achieve the benefit sought?
The space required for a car to fit in the additional space requires additional 12 feet of space.
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Substantiality
How is the requested variance not a substantial deviation from the code requirements?
There will be ten (10) feet of space maintained from the new addition to the property line.
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Impact on Environment
How would the requested variance impact the surrounding neighborhood through potential
impacts such as drainage, traffic, circulation, dust, noise, odor, public services, etc. ?
The addition will extend the footprint of the existing garage. Creating almost no environmental
impacts.
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Self-Created Difficulty
How is the need for the requested variance not self-created?
This is a self-created difficulty. Although minor due to the existing property lines.
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Is the driveway going to extend over to or not.
No, right now, it already sweeps out that way, so we are not going to modify that
at all. I am not looking to put a garage door on the front, it’s just space.
Access will be from the existing garage ’'m assuming.
Yes, there is a side passage door to come in from the front and then there’s a door
on the house as well and a door on the back of the garage.
Any other questions. Alright, this is a public hearing. Anyone who would like to
speak for or against this application you may step up to the podium. Okay, seeing no one I will
return the discussion back to the board. So, we are looking for a roughly single car addition by
12 feet x 24 with a side setback of approximately 10 feet.
RESOLUTION 25-0015 Corrine Volo made a motion TYPE ITSEQR
which was seconded by: Chris Centola
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
(CHRIS CENTOLA)
The addition will be constructed according to the applicant with the same roof lines and sided with
the same martials so...and the fact that it will be consistent with other house in the area and will
not create any undesirable change in the essential character in the neighborhood. Based on the lot
it self there does not appear to be any other remedy other than where it’s located to bump out
usable garage space. The variance request in not significant based on the current layout of the
house, building, and the land. The required area variance is not substantial because there’s still 10
feet of space maintained between the proposed addition and property line. There are no detrimental
impacts on the environment or the environmental conditions of the neighborhood and although it
is self-created by the request the existing property lines were there and there is no other buildable
option that would allow them to create the same that they need.
Does anyone want to add to that.
RESOLUTION 25-0016 Corrine Volo made a motion for AREA
VARIANCE 1: Located at 1291 Millcreek Run.
Applicant Dan Western are requesting an AREA
VARIANCE to allow side setback of 10” where 15’
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is required, associated with the construction of an
approximately 288 SF addition to an existing garage
on a 0.40-acre parcel having SBL# 065.13-2-45
located in the R-3 Single Family Residential
District under Section 350-12 of the Code of the
Town of Webster which was seconded by: Chris
Centola.
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr, Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
CONDITIONS:
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire April 8, 2026
(CHRIS CENTOLA READ INTO THE RECORD)
Located at 747 Herman Road. Applicant Mary Zindle are requesting
a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow no more than 8 chickens on a 0.60 acres lot where 5 acres
is required, and a roadside produce stand on a 0.60-acre parcel having SBL# 064.01-2-12 located
in the R-2 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-40, Section 350-72(A), and
Section 350-75 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Mary Zindle. I am here requesting a Special Use Permit to
maintain my chickens at 747 Herman Road. I have 7 girls at this time, and I do not have any
roosters. My girls are for eggs and companionship as well as for the lessons in stewardship for
my daughter who is 5 years old. They are quiet and at most you will hear them sing their egg
laying song and at the risk of embarrassing myself at a public forum I will not sing it for you but
when you hear them going it’s because they’ ve either laid an egg or they are about to lay an egg,
and they would like to tell the entire world.
My neighbors right next door to me have described them as very sweet and totally harmless.
They have more than enough space within their coupe as within their enclosed run. I know that
I already mentioned that I have them for their eggs, but I would like to emphasize that I do not
have them for meat. They all have their own names. They are very much pets. Let’s see, what
else can I tell you. The coop is right next to my house so it’s roughly the same color. It’s right
next to my house and I keep it there because this really nifty nook if you will from the back of
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Character of the Neighborhood
How is the requested variance consistent with the character of surrounding properties? How would
the request variance change the character of the neighborhood?
The neighborhood maintains a boastful farm/agricultural character. Between the many farm
houses, garden plots overflowing with produce, and various livestock spanning several properties,
the home and chicken fit right in.
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Relevant Sections of Town Ordinance
District regulations
§ 350-40 — Livestock. - No lot may be used or occupied, and no structure may be
erected, maintained or used for the harboring or raising of pigeons, swine, goats, rabbits, cows,
horses, poultry, foxes, mink, skunks or other nondomestic animals. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing herein contained shall prohibit the raising of domestic animals or poultry on
any farm in the Town of Webster.
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Representing Agent Mary Zindle
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R-2 Single-Family Residential District
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Alternates Considered
Describe all potential alternatives that were considered that achieve the same benefit but do not
require a variance or require a smaller variance. Why is the requested variance the only option to
achieve the benefit sought?
Current zoning regulations require a minimum of 5-acres for keeping of chickens, and the property
is .65 acres.
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Substantiality
How is the requested variance not a substantial deviation from the code requirements?
The small footprint of the coop sits within the fenced in portion of the property.
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Impact on Environment
How would the requested variance impact the surrounding neighborhood through potential
impacts such as drainage, traffic, circulation, dust, noise, odor, public services, etc. ?
The chickens will have minimal impact on the natural and physical environment. The chickens and
chicken coop are consistent with neighboring coops.
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Self-Created Difficulty
How is the need for the requested variance not self-created?
The alleged difficulty is self-created, although when purchasing the property there was no reason to
believe chickens were prohibited, given the multiple other chickens and livestock harboring
properties on the same street.
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my home that helps to weather proof the area with the wind that we get, and this helps to jeep
them warmer and protected from that. It’s also out of sight and for a long time. There was
nothing but woods between me and the neighbors on that side.
The run, you can’t really see it which is kind of the point. The run is topped with bird netting,
and you can kind of see it in the right hand photo there and it is also fenced in. The bottom part
is also fenced in with chicken wire along the fence itself. What more can I tell you from
there....Oh right, so the neighborhood boasts a farm and agricultural character all around, all up
and down Herman Road; Pellet Road; Van Alstyne; Drumm; Shoemaker. It goes on and it’s very
farmy. In fact, the homes. We’li say stage left of mine, three of them have chickens. Right next
door they have 5 or 6 really sweet, really cuddly chickens and next door to them there’s an entire
barn of livestock, chickens; geese; some roosters and some sweet sheep. Next to them there are
more poultry and then of course there’s the entire neighborhood flock of turkey that roam about
for several month out of the year every year. So, I believe with all of that my chickens fit right
in. with the neighborhood.
You are not going to put any kind of roof on top of that.
On top of what.
On top of where your fence line is around .
So, there is bird netting on there at this time which is a little hard see but that’s kind
of the point. If you walked up to it, it’s so it’s all black but if you walked up to it, you could see
it and even touch it. In truth, in hopes of not complicating things more, I would like to build
them a new coop this summer and I would like to have an enclosed run for it, but [haven’t figured
out plans for that quite yet. I wanted to see how this meeting goes of course but it is covered right
now.
You say there’s other people in the area that have chickens and other farm
animals, how big are their lots compared to yours.
Thank you for asking. Yes, they do have 5 acres next door to me as well as the...or
at least 5 acres I should say as well as the properties next to them and I realize that I have a smailer
property and please forgive me and thank you for correcting it. In my application I wrote .65 and
that was an oversight on my part. It is .6 as you guys corrected in the postcards. So, I realize that
I have a smaller property, and I do realize that the neighbors do have 5 acres or more. I’m also
aware that I have more than enough space to keep healthy, safe, and well-cared for chickens. My
chickens are not posing any trouble or nuisance, and they do fit in with the neighborhood
character so it is my hope that I can get a special use permit that will help me keep them in my
smailer lot.
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Do you, because you have a smaller lot and they all have 5 acres which meets
town code, do you think it would be...... if, let’s say you did get this approved everything, do you
think it’s tight that everybody should have the same thing if they have a smaller say smaller than
you do, do you think it would do anything to the whole town.
I am sorry, my left ear is a little plugged.
What I am saying is you have a smaller lot like you said and the other ones
have a 5 acre lot so they can have more room. So do you think that the house that sites on .04
acres should also get approved if you get approved for the way the town looks.
I imagine that depends on the area and that really.
I don’t know respectfully that’s an appropriate question.
No, that’s fine. | didn’t? know so just kind of curious.
I was going to send it back to you. I don’t know if I would be qualified to do that.
We are going to strike the question.
Josh, if she gets an approval tonight and wanted to build a new coop, she would
have to go through the Building Department process correct.
Depending on the nature of the construction. I don’t have enough details to know
that.
Just that getting your special needs permit does not give her approval for it. (CAN
NOT HEAR VERY WELL, NOT SPEAKING INTO THE MIC)
Yes, I mean if she were to....
Just rebuild that she has right versus....
Right. We would only require a building permit if it’s in fact a permanent structure
a fixed to the ground and it meets the definition of a building. My initial inclination is that this
would not require a building permit, or even a new coop.
I am just trying to...if you get approval help you pave the way for doing what you
say you are going to do.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
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If there are no other comments from the board, I will open this up to the public. Is
there anyone who wishes to speak for or against this application. If you could please approach
the podium and identify your name and address and then state whatever your comments are
please. Seeing no one I will return the discussion to the board. Before we continue, as part of
the public comment, we do have several letters of support from neighbors surrounding the area.
(SEE|ATTACHED LETTERS) They are all in favor of it
RESOLUTION 25-0017 Corrine Volo made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: Chris Centola
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
We have done an application on Drumm Road within the past year for I believe, 8
chickens on a 0.5 or .6 acre parcel....0.6 acres and we also had a similar special use permit on
Maple Drive, and I believe they have the ability to keep up to 12 chickens; no roosters at either
of those occasions on a 1.9 acre parcel and again we also have three houses and the next three
addresses also in the area so just making note of that for...from previous board activity.
Since you only have 7 now and if you’re limiting it at 8 would you ever consider
a rooster or are you okay with having...
I will not have a rooster. I have a 5 year old daughter, I don’t want to run that risk.
They’re also right beneath my bedroom and I would not like to be awakened at 5:00 am.
So, are roosters aggressive then.
They don’t have to be, but they can be. Interestingly they’re not aggressive at all
in Hawaii but they can be here. Maybe it’s winter, I don’t know why.
Josh, so we have any and I may be confusing this with ...not sure if it were pigs,
did we have some type of check in time frame.
Yes, the code allows the board to impose a condition that the applicant can appear
back before them at a certain period of time up to the board’s discretion to get a report from our
Code Enforcement Officer just to ensure that it’s not creating any issues and then the board has
the ability to extend the permit up to a totai of five years based on that. That’s typically how
they’ ve handled it.
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March 17, 2025
Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals
Via Applicant Mary Zindle
747 Herman Road
Webster, NY 1480
Neighbor Letter in Support of Variance Application for Chicken Coop
Dear Webster Zoning Board of Appeals,
(am an attorney, but | do not represent Ms. Zindle, and do not write as her legal
representative. Instead, | write as her neighbor residing at 756 Herman Road. Please let this
letter demonstrate my strong support for her request for a variance from the requirement that
farms be greater than 5 acres in size to raise chickens. See Webster Town Code Sections 350-40
and 350-75.
As a neighbor, | am familiar with Ms. Zindle’s chickens, and the much larger prior
existing farms just down the road from her at 715 and 735 Herman Road. | have never thought
to complain of the multiple neighbors harboring farm animals because frankly it is not
troublesome in any way.
Further, our corner of Webster has a distinct character that is largely rural and
agricultural. Many of the structures are hundreds of years old, and were used as farmhouses,
barns, or chicken coops until relatively recently in the town’s history. Indeed, the structures at
728 and 730 Herman Road currently used as apartments are known by older residents as the
“chicken coops”, as that is precisely what they used to be. Keeping animals is simply part of the
existing, distinctive character of the Herman and Pellett Road neighborhood.
To be clear, Ms. Zindie’s proposed use is fully consistent with the existing character of
Herman and Pellett Road and should be allowed. The noise created by the chickens is minimal,
and in my opinion, pleasant. | have lived on Herman Road since 2018 and know many of my
neighbors. None have ever complained about the noise from Ms. Zindle’s chickens, or noise
to continue keeping her chickens simply will not have any adverse impact on the surrounding
from the livestock at the larger farmsteads just down the road from her. Ms. Zindle’s proposal
[ community.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this letter.
Be well,
Benjamin E. Wisniewski, Esq.
Webster Town Offices
Webster, NY 14580
re: Mary Zindle chicken ownership
To whom it may concern,
We are direct neighbors of Mary and have had, nor would have, any reservations
with her maintaining
chickens on her property. Raising chickens is a great learning opportunity for her
daughter, and does
no harm.
The birds are very docile and don't make any noise that we have noticed while living
directly next door.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any further questions or concerns.
Thank you for your consideration,
Brian and Christine Ferry
745 Herman Rd
Webster, NY 14580 ° > 1, 5
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Special Use Permit Standards Review
Criteria
Before granting approval to any special permit use, the Zoning Board of Appeats shall determine whether the proposed
special use will, among other things, satisfy the following considerations Section 350-103D of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent use
districts.
2. The public health, safety, general welfare or order of the Town will not be adversely affected by the proposed
use in its location.
3. The use will be in general harmony with and promote the general purposes and intent of the most recent
Comprehensive Plan of the Town and the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 350).
4. The proposed use will not interfere with the preservation of the general character of the neighborhood in which
such building is to be placed or use is to be conducted and that the proposed use will, in fact, be compatible
with its surroundings and with the character of the neighborhood and of the community in general, particularly
with regard to visibility, scale and overall appearance.
5. The physical characteristics and topography of the proposed site make it suitable for the proposed special use.
6. The proposed special use provides appropriate landscaping and/or other forms of buffering to protect
surrounding land uses.
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LINDA HERMANS
1 (585) 705-4222
luiddhermanssG@gniad.com
794 Herman Rd Webster, NY 14580
Webster Town Zoning Board
Mareh 16, 2025
1000 Ridge Rd
Webster, Ny 14580
CONCERNED NEIGHBOR OF MARY E ZINDLE
Dear Webster Town Zoning Board,
[am writing lo vou to share my view on the filed compliant regarding my kiddie corner
neighbor. Mary Zindle and a coop of chickens, My family has been neighbors with Marv for over
G years. Mary's property is a long narrow footprint. they live ina country farmbouse built in
1920. Mary has always been a respectful and kind neighbor. She is one of the most
compassionate and thoughtful humans | have encountered. She is also a wonderful mother as |
have seen her teach her daughter about pole heans from seed, to flower, to harvest.
The first time | was on Herman Rd was 2017, waiting to meet our realtor. | right away felt this
neighborhood was a special part of Webster, it had a more rural farm feel situated on the edge of
a forest. With the old growth trees, right out our -soon to be back door and the crowing of
roosters that were coming from multiple houses of our soon to be neighbors-! felt right at home.
I grew up in Ontario, 1/2 mile from the lake on a 3 acres hobbie farm. We always had chickens,
Caring for them was one of the most positive and influential experiences | had as a young girl. |
still have the ege basket | used to callect eggs in 45 years ago. You do not save money by having
chickens. You have them for the enjoyment of their curiosity, personality and the treasured egg.
Chickens in backyards have been part of the American way since before WWI in 1914.
On the windy night of Tuesday, March 1th we were walking on Matlard Trial. Mary and her 5
year old daughter were approaching us. | heard a litte voice Wraveling with the wind, “Excuse me
please, have you seen a chicken?" Her love for this creature and her determination to find he
were clear as the concise words she spoke. We let them know, as a good neighbor would, we
would be on the Jookeut so her chicken could get back safely into her coop. Right after our walk
Iwent down to the basement to find my treasured old egp basket. | reminisced and felt the bliss
and wonder chickens gave me, What came first the chicken or the egg?
Aly purpose writing this letter is to give support for my neighbors at 747 Herman Rd to be
allowed to keep the chickens. The litte girl with the lost chicken had a brave strong voice
because of love, My wish is that she can continue to learn from the experience of having
Chickens = leaving positive memories to lasta lifetime-and not have the trauma of them being
taking away from her. This would be unjust action as chickens have been a part of our dlerman
Read neighborhood long before and noted since the time we moved in 2017,
All the Best. Linda Hermans
3/15/2025
[ \, William Roback residing at 748 Herman rd. in Webster NY approve of Mary Zindle
residing at 747 Herman rd. to possess chickens on her property
Regards, William Eclipse Roback Jr
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3/16/2025
Town of Webster Zoning Board,
|, Joseph W. Roback residing at 744 Herman road in Webster have no issues with my
neighbor Mary Zindle who resides at 747 Herman road to possess chickens on her property.
Sincerely,
Joseph W. Roback
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CONSISTENCY WITH EXISTING COMMUNITY CHARACTER:
The Herman Road and Pellett road area has a distinct character that is largely rural and
agricultural. The land north of Herman Road is zoned LL, and agricultural activities such as
poultry raising are allowed. Many of the structures on Herman Road are hundreds of years old,
and were used as farmhouses, barns, or chicken coops until relatively recently in the town’s
history. The structures at 728 and 730 Herman Road currently used as apartments are known by
older residents as the “chicken coops”, as that is precisely what they used to be. Keeping
chickens is fully consistent with the existing land uses ali around my property.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Mary Zindle
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Mr. DeMarco, do we want to go through this criteria or just look like item by
item.
Yes, whoever is going to but doesn’t to be the person that makes the motion.
Somebody should make those findings.
I will start reading through these and we can discuss as we go.
That’s fine there area a total of 12 so there is another slide that has additional
criteria. So, whoever makes the motion. I just want to be clear on that.
Alright but I believe we can use these as findings as we are discussing them.
Alright, the first one (SEEJATTACHED AS SHOWN ON’THEISCREEN) we can discuss each
one as we go.
That’s fine. There are a total of 12 so there is another slide that has additional
criteria so whoever makes the motion. I just want to be clear on that.
Ok. I believe we can use these in the findings as we are discussing them. Ok, the
first one is...
) I will say that the chickens have been there for 6 years. When I visited
the property other than seeing one sitting quietly on the other side of the fence, I would not have
known that there were chickens there so I would say that this would meet that criteria. Number 2:
Again, I don’t want to dominate the conversation, but I would agree with that in that instance .
Number 3: That section of town I believe is part of the large lot district for what little land is left
and the large lot district when it was instituted within the town was to promote and I wont say
necessarily farm like activities but larger and more spacious; more country side types activities
and types of living and within that neighborhood of Herman and Drumm. If I go over to Van
Alstyne to Whiting and Shoemaker, it does kind of fit this character. Number 4: I would say we
meet that as well. Number 5: Anyone have any comments on that. To me the location is logical
because it is in a little nook and there is a wooded area to the east of it ...to the left. Number 5:
OK. Number 6: The applicant does have a fence around of the entire area and around the entire
yard, rear yard as well as the actual chicken coop area is fenced in. So, I would say that we also
meet that criteria as well.
(SEE ATTACHED-NEXT SLIDE PAGE 28): Number 7: I would say as long as the size of the
flock is limited to 8 at this point and time. They have been there, and it appears to be sufficient
in that they have lived there, I guess I will say discreetly for several years. Number 8: It is not
going to increase traffic it is strictly a residential neighborhood and using this for her own family
and the rest of them is not appropriate. Ok, which one of you two are going to make the motion.
Any other comments. Alright, how do I make the motion for this one.
Do exactly what you just did ... NOT SPEAKING LOUD ENOUGH.
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Special Use Permit Standards Review
Criteria
7. The property has sufficient, appropriate and adequate area for the use, as well as reasonably anticipated
operation thereof.
8. Access to facilities is adequate for the estimated traffic generated by the proposed use on public streets and
sidewalks so as to assure the public safety and to avoid traffic congestions
9. Adequate parking and internal traffic circulation can be accommodated on the property in compliance with other
sections of the Code, taking into account adequate buffering and landscaping.
10. Adequate facilities exist or can be integrated into the site development to properly deal with stormwater runoff,
sanitary sewers, fire protection, electrical power needs, refuse or other waste that may be generated, odors,
noise or lights which may go beyond property boundaries.
11. The natural characteristics of the site are such that the proposed use may be introduced on the property without
undue disturbance or disruption of important natural features, systems or processes and without negative
impact to groundwater and surface waters on and off the site.
12. The proposed use can and will comply with all provisions of this chapter and of the Code which are applicable
to it and can meet every other applicable federal, state, county and local law, ordinance, rule or regulation
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RESOLUTION 25-0018
Corrine Volo:
e No more than 8 chickens
Corrine Volo made a motion for AREA
VARIANCE/SPECIAL USE PERMIT Located
at 747 Herman Road. Applicant Mary Zindle are
requesting a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow no
more than 8 chickens on a 0.60 acres lot where 5
acres is required, and a roadside produce stand on a
0.60-acre parcel having SBL# 064.01-2-12 located
in the R-2 Single Family Residential District under
Section 350-40, Section 350-72(A), and Section
350-75 of the Code of the Town of Webster which
was seconded by Chris Centola.
e Chickens will remain contained so that they are not impactful to the surrounding neighbors
as best as they can be. I don’t know if chickens run away or not.
¢ The permit will not allow a rooster at the location and only for chickens.
e There will be a 6 month follow-up, if the board does determine to grant this and at some
point, and time towards the end of the 6 months, we would expect the Code Enforcement
Officer to evaluate the use and then bring it back to the board to discuss it. Allowing the
use to continue or make modifications as required based on his findings.
If we do miss something, we can modify it in 6 months.
VOTE:
CONDITIONS:
Mr. Short ABSENT
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
No more than 8 chickens.
Chickens are to remain contained.
Roosters prohibited.
Sixth month follow-up with Code Enforcement.
The town will notify applicant for the follow-up.
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Josh do you guys send a permit letter to the applicant and then in 6 months he will
have to appear back in front of the board just as a review.
Yes, we will send out an official approval letter with the conditions and we will
notify Code Enforcement to put this one their calendar for 6 months.
And ill you also notify the applicant in 6 months to know that they are back on the
agenda.
Absolutely.
Ok, we do have an administrative matter at this point and time so that closes out
the matters for Zoning Board of April 8°. We do have two administrative matters, and the first
one is the one you a
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
e One year review of 877 Maple Drive Special Use Permit (23-ZB-0008)-Construction of
chicken coop. Property was granted an increase of chickens from 6 to 12 in April 2024.
Nicholas Sereni at 877 Maple Drive
Now we do have a letter from Mr. Santiago (SEE ATTACHED) The Code
Compliance officer that today and this is at the end of March. Does anyone from the board have
any comments or questions.
(NOT SPEAKING LOUD ENOUGH, HARD TO HEAR) Josh, is it required to
notice the one year status report .
Not to my knowledge.
Is it noticed.
It was listed under administrative matters, and it was published.
Now, if we extend this is it 5 years from 2024 or is it five years from tonight.
We accept the review letter of the Code Compliance Officer saying that there has
been no complaints regarding the chickens kept at 877 Maple Drive and allow them to continue
and their increase of chickens from 6 to 12 until April 2028...which would be 4 years from the
initial date of approval. Ok, 5 years
So, 2029. 4 years from now. Your permit is extended for the remaining 4 years,
and this is my question for the attorney. At the end of that 4 years window OR Josh, the
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Town of Webster
Code Enforcement
1000 RIDGE ROAD - WEBSTER, NEW YORK 14580
Supervisor
3/31/2025
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
To date I have received no complaints regarding the chickens kept at 877 Maple Drive, which were
granted a Special User Permit by this board. Please accept this report as my favorable
recommendation for the resident to maintain the Special Use Permit for the remainder of the five-
year period.
Sincerely,
mal
Justo Santiago
Town of Webster
Code Compliance Coordinator
applicant in order to maintain the flock would need to start the approval process again and apply
for a new special permit.
Assuming we have the same code in place at that time.
Untess there are improvements to the...changes to the code that.
Regardless, it will expire.
Yes, so something will need to be recognized or acknowledged then. Alright, you
can keep your chickens.
Two things I was wondering, if 1 were to place a stand at the end of my
driveway for eggs or honey would I need or is there a different permit that I have to do for that.
Farm stands are temporarily permitted.
Yes, they are seasonally permitted and there is some criteria proximity to the
roadway and having off street parking available. In certain circumstances if you meet the criteria
it is allowed.
Ok. Is that criteria in the code book.
Yes, I would happy to take a look at it.
Ok great, thank you. The other matter just notes for the previous item. When I
got my original Special Use Permit, I didn’t require a building permit as well.
Is it built on a foundation or is it essentially removable.; affixed to the ground
permanently
It would take some work, but there is no foundation.
Therefore, it would be exempted under the NY State Building Code as jong as
humans aren’t habitating in there, then I think you’re good.
RESOLUTION 25-0019 Chris Centola made a motion to EXTEND THE
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 4 YEARS
FROM THE ORIGINAL APPROVAL DATE
TO EXPIRE ON April 8, 2029 which was
seconded by: Corrine Volo.
VOTE:
Mr. Short ABSENT
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Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
e Approve meeting minutes for March 11, 2025 (VOLO/CENTOLA)
e Since there are no further applications before the Board, Corrine Volo adjourned
tonight’s meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Corrine Volo, Secretary
Katherine Kolich, Recording Secretary
JUL 9°25 av9:30
FILED WEBSTER THN CLK
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[am going to limit it to hens and not roosters so when you do go purchase them,
make sure you don’t get straight run because those are...you’ll never know. So, with that, |
would like to make a motion.
Can we have little discussion.
Absolutely.
I don’t know you, so don’t take this the wrong way but I live next door to
somebody that raises chickens, illegally, on a regular basis every summer, we go through the
same issue with them, and the chickens are loud. They don’t bother me, but my neighbors down
the street, even further away, are always complaining about the chickens up on the hill. And
personally, you live in a very residential area, not on a big lot at all. I have a hard time with this
and that on that basis. I’ m just....1 don’t know how the rest of the board feels about it but that
would be my position on this.
I’m no chicken expert by any shape or form. The ones that you’re looking into
don’t have a history of making noises, you said.
I mean these, I am not sure what ones are in your neighborhood, but these
are....they’re not raised for egg laying or for mean. They’re literally just the little, tiny fluffy
ones that look like they’re poodies. So, they don’t make as much noise as a regular chicken
because they’ve been frankly inbred to not do that. People keep them in their homes but as far
as the noise goes, I feel like people leave their dogs out and they bark or there’s other, you know,
wild birds out that make noise. It’s just one of those things where every animal makes noise.
Josh, with this special use, it’s one year for the initial. Is that correct.
It can be anywhere that the board determines between one year and five years.
And then, is there a place, let’s say they do make a little noise because to your
point, animals make noise, birds are chirping in the morning. Is there a spot in your yard that
might suit better that if they do make a little noise that it might be muffled. We got more trees,
or it won’t raise as much because to his point, you are in a very tight residential area, and it sounds
like the neighbors don’t come out but maybe they will start coming out more to greet you. Is
there an area that might suite better to kind of hide that a little bit. I feel fike all the way toward
the back fence because then, as you can see, the neighbors will also have their entire yard before
it reaches their house. So, instead of it being closer towards my house where then it has the two
neighbors on the side . Probably the least noise would be all they way in the back.
Does that propose a problem like getting to the coop the further...does it have to
be close to the house?
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No
I mean that might be something to consider is just for precautionary reasons if
moving forward that it be the placement of where it goes is equally important.
It is a small lot and the coupe that she’s talking about and the size of the flock of
six hens is not significant and it’s easy to move. It’s not like an accessory building so it’s
something that you could pick it up and lock it. If somebody was complaining and we needed
that, you know, the code officials needed that to be moved, it could be moved. Any other...that’s
a great comment. I mean, in all honesty, cuz when chickens lay an egg, they all do a chicken
song, and they do...they rattle each other up. So, any other comments or questions.
Yes, you said one of your neighbors is a renter,
Yes
Now, did you say you talked to the person who owns the property that rents
it out because if it changes, people renting, will that be a problem too with the area that you might
be picking.
That house has been abandoned for quite a while. So, there’ an owner that he’ ll
have it rented for a few months and then it’s empty for a year. So, it’s kind of hard to say when
or if he would get another renter.
which parcel is it that’s the rental.
To the right. If you are looking at my house from the street, it’s the one to the
right.
So, 2253.
Yes. The one with the pool. They are not renters.
And the one at 257 is the ones that you do not see out.
Correct.
Any other questions, All good discussions. So, I guess, I’m going to limit it again,
I think unless the board disagrees, I think we should limit it to the hens. No more than six. We
are going to do a one year variance on this. This way, you know, you'll have to come back in
a year from now. See how things have gone with your neighbor, and I can tell you in the past,
we've had when the variance was up for renewal, we’ ve had neighbors come in and speak against.
So, be cognizant of that. Okay, it’s always recommended to have good conversations with your
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neighbors and if you’re getting eggs, give your neighbors some free eggs, that always helps.
RESOLUTION 25-0026
VOTE:
Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: James Spampinato.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso AYE
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
(MICHAEL SHORT)
This special use will not prevent or reasonable use to adjacent properties. We are talking about
six hens. Animals do make noise and that has been a concern along with other animals, predators
coming into the property. The applicant has indicated that she will be providing an enclosed
chicken run as well as a couple with wire netting throughout. This does not cause a public health
issue. This is a more common use and occurrence in the town of Webster. It will not interfere
with any preservation or general characteristics of the neighborhood. The physical characters and
topography of the proposed site, there is no issues there.
RESOLUTION 25-0027
VOTE:
CONDITIONS:
Michael Short made a motion for SPECIAL USE
PERMIT Located at 255 Princeton Rd. Applicant
Jessica Tierney is requesting a SPECIAL USE
PERMIT to allow a 12’ x 8’ chicken coop and no
more than 6 hens on a 0.28- acre parcel having
SBL# 063.18-4-3 located in the R-3 Single Family
Residential District under Sections 350-40, 350-75
and 350-103 of the Code of the Town of Webster
which was seconded by Anthony Moscaret.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso NAY
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
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(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD) SEE ATTACHED
5. MAINTAIN CHICKENS: Located at 555 Hills Pond Rd. Applicants David and Melissa
Phelps are requesting a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow a4’ x 4’ x 4’ premade chicken
coop and no more than 5 chickens on a 0.30-acre parcel having SBL# 063.20-2-58 located
in the R-3 Single Family Residential District under Sections 350-40, 350-75, and 350-103
of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was David Phelps. Good evening. I am looking for a special use
permit for a chicken coop for five hens and no roosters or rooster I should say. These are going
to be used to provide eggs for my family, my growing boys and also a good learning exercise for
them growing up as young adults.
I have done a lot of research on chickens; my family has done a lot or research on chickens and
understands what the responsibility is there. We're looking to purchase a pre-made plastic, nice
looking plastic, insulated unit/coop that has a run attached to it with a lid over top of it. Ido have
pictures if somebody wanted to see it, but the intention is to place it adjacent to my shed. The
red square there is a little bit to the west more than what I intend on doing and it’s actually going
to be in part of what my garden is right now and right next to the shed.
I have talked to my immediate neighbors to the east and west of my house along with others as
you continue down the road and across the street. They were all in full support of it. I have not
talked to the owner of the undeveloped 7 acre parcel behind my house, but I have a good
relationship with him, and I don’t believe there would be an issue there. I do not think this is
going to impact the character of the neighborhood at all. Again, no roosters. ] want to reiterate
that and for egg consumption. I do not intend on selling the eggs in a cart at the front of my house
or anything like that.
I appreciate that. Questions from the board.
Your lot.... Your backyard is not fenced in, correct.
Correct. It is not fenced in. No, I do not ....Oh, I do not intend on having them
free range in my backyard either.
You said you are going to have a run attached to the coupe itself so it will be
enclosed within the chicken run.
It is a 9 foot run and then it also goes underneath the coop. The coop is elevated a
few feet about a 4 foot total height. Again, I have pictures if you want to see what it looks like.
Do you want to see the pictures. Other questions. I appreciate that you’ ve talked
with your neighbors. It makes it a lot easier from our standpoint. I don’t have any questions.
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RESOLUTION 25-0028
VOTE:
Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: James Spampinato.
Mr. Short
Mr. Moscaret
Mr. Accorso
Mrs. Volo
Mr. Spampinato
Mr. Prescott
Mr. Centola
(MICHAEL SHORT)
AYE
AYE
AYE
ABSENT
AYE
AYE
ABSENT
Findings again, similar findings at the end of the day, this is a having hens on one’s parcel 1s
becoming more commonplace and based on the applicants description of what he is presenting
and what he is going to have he is making sure that the public is going to be safe and that
there’s not any health hazards that would come with maintaining the chickens in the area. The
use will not prevent any adjacent properties from use of their properties. The use will be in
general harmony with the areas. The applicant has had conversations with his immediate
neighbors with no adverse conversations. They were all supporting the applicant in pursuing
this variance. It’s not going to interfere with any preservation character of the neighborhood.
This is in the back of the lot, so it will not even be seen, and the hens will be enclosed in their
chicken run and in their chicken coop.
VOTE:
RESOLUTION 25-0029
Mr. Short
Mr. Moscaret
Mr. Accorso
Mrs. Volo
Mr. Spampinato
Mr. Prescott
Mr. Centola
AYE
AYE
NAY
ABSENT
AYE
AYE
ABSENT
Michael Short made a motion for SPECIAL USE
PERMIT Located at 555 Hills Pond Rd. Applicants
David and Melissa Phelps are requesting a
SPECIAL USE PERMIT to allow a4’ x 4 x 4’
premade chicken coop and no more than 5 chickens
on a 0.30-acre parcel having SBL# 063.20-2-58
located in the R-3 Single Family Residential District
under Sections 350-40, 350-75, and 350-103 of the
Code of the Town of Webster which was seconded
by James Spampinato.
Pg. 103 May 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting
CONDITIONS:
¢ The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
® That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD) SEE ATTACHED
6. GARDEN SHED: Located at 440 Locust Hill Dr. Applicants Cheryl and Matthew
Lawless are requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a 64SF wooden garden shed in
the front yard, which is not permitted, on a 1.3-acre parcel having SBL# 063.06-1-25.11
located in the R-1 Single Family Residential District under Sections 350-10 and 350-47 of
the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Cheryl and Matthew Lawless. We live in the fourth out of five
houses on a private drive, Locust Hill Drive. None of our property abuts any public roadway and
we are asking for a shed in the front yard because there is really no other place to locate it. Our
house is a 1950 built house and it’s on a very large lot. It’s an acre and half or more and yet only
half of the lot is upon top of the hill and the and the rest of it is a steep slope going down facing
the lake. So, the house has always had a garden in the front yard since it was built and there are
a lot of mature trees and landscaped things so the essential character of the neighborhood is not
going to be changed by a small shed. There is really no other place to locate it because the side
yards are too small and too narrow and they also have mature trees and it would have an impact
on both neighbors on with side, so we wouldn't do that. It’s really not possible to locate it to
what is considered our rear yard because that is the lake side of the house, and it is a fairly small
yard and anything we put there would have a visual impact on all of our neighbors, so we
definitely don’t want to do that.
It's really not a Significant ask for an 8 x 8 shed because the total lot is an acre and a half and the
front yard is 175 feet deep by 100 feet wide. So, the 8 x 8 shed will only take up less than 1 % of
the area of the front yard. It’s going to be tucked under trees so that there will not be that much
visual impact and we intend to have a nice looking shed. My husband said it’s going to be a she
shed. Well see. But we still have to store stuff in it. There are some similar front yard sheds not
too far from of us Lake Road at different and various addresses on Lake Road so it not asking for
something that hasn’t been done before.
It’s a small shed; no impact on the environment; no electricity; no drainage issue; and I] guess
it’s sort of self-created because I want one, but we have a 1950 built house that doesn’t have a lot
of storage, so we are really going to use it for storage of lawn and property maintenance and tools
and things. I did notify the neighbors on Locust Hill Drive and everybody whose property abuts
ours and sent them a copy of the application and all the pictures and everything and | heard back
from almost all of them that they were thrilled. So, are there any questions.
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Actually, I had family that used to own a place near you. Technically, isn’t
that your backyard because yours faces the water. The people say the water is the front yard. The
only reason I say that is because my family had a house on Shipbuilders Creek and they always
say the front was the water side so wouldn’t you technically be putting in the backyard?
If we get to decide that’s the way I would go. But I’m not sure.
As Anthony said, I mean, being on the lake it gives a unique perspective because
a lot of times the lake is considered the front, and the road side ends up being the back . Though
that’s not how the code reads. That is a lot of times how we interpret the code or how we look at
the variances for the spaces is really what it comes down to. It looks like you are going to keep
the shed about 10 feet off your property line is what you letter had indicated.
Yes
Okay, excellent and you’ ve had conversations with your neighbors. Do you have
those correspondents. I don’t need them here but if you those correspondents, can you share them
with the town so they can keep those.
Sure. I have emails.
It’s just great to have it on record and in file.
RESOLUTION 25-0030 Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: Anthony Moscaret.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso AYE
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
(MICHAEL SHORT)
Essential character of the neighborhood as I was mentioning earlier, it’s a unique property and its
on the water. So, having a shed on the defined front yard is not uncommon for a house that is on
the lake. It is common practice. The applicant has had conversations with all the neighbors that
did not have any issues with the shed being placed on the street side of the property. The shed that
is being presented is not going to have or be a detriment to the neighborhood. It is a nice looking
shed and it is on a private drive. So, the essential character is not going to be affected for the area.
No other remedy, trying to place the shed on the lakeside or the rear of the property really is not
feasible due to the existing topography of the property so it’s really not a feasible location. So, the
Pg. 105 May 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting
only location for this shed would be in the front yard or the street side of the property. This is not
significant, we are talking 64 square feet or an 8 foot by and 8 foot that’s going to be placed.
Again, it’s not significant to the property. It’s not going to affect environmental or physical
conditions of the property or neighborhood itself. It is not really, I mean, it’s self-created in the
fact that they want to be able to have the shed to be able to store their outdoor belongings but in
reality, this is really the only location. They are maintaining a 10 feet from the side lot line as well.
RESOLUTION 25-0031 Michael Short made a motion for AREA
Located at 440 Locust Hill Dr.
Applicants Cheryl and Matthew Lawless are
requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a 64SF
wooden garden shed in the front yard, which is not
permitted, on a 1.3-acre parcel having SBL# 063.06-
1-25.11 located in the R-! Single Family Residential
District under Sections 350-10 and 350-47 of the
Code of the Town of Webster which was seconded
by John Accorso.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso AYE
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
CONDITIONS:
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD) SEE ATTACHED
7. FRONT PORCH: Located at 671 Willow Lane. Applicant Bryan Bischoping is requesting
an AREA VARIANCE to allow a front setback of 30’ where 40’ is required, associated
with the construction of an additional 10’ x 20’ covered front porch on a 0.46-acre parcel
having SBL# 065.13-2-11 located in an R-3 Single Family Residential District under
Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Bryan Bischoping. So, a variance was given in October, and
permit was requested and given. When | started to remove the bushes in the front of the property
to get ready for construction, I had a nice neighbor walk by and ask what I was doing and I said
a front porch and she said, Oh a wraparound porch and I said, no but that would look really nice.
So, she spent a little more of my money and that is why Iam here. This is more of an amendment
to the existing variance because it was called out for 10 x 22 in the conditions so that is the only
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thing that ts holding me up.
So, the red area that is showing up on the screen.
Not exactly.
From the variance standpoint.
I’m not asking for any additional relief. So, the variance for the front setback,
on Willow Lane has not changed it’s just that Willow Lane dimension has changed.
Right, so the variance for that dimension has grown.
Correct.
Not closer to the street just got wider.
Correct. A side from that, nothing that was previously presented has changed.
Any questions from the board.
Any of this going to be enclosed.
No
I was going to say, is your neighbor an architect. If she came by and drew it up
for you.
No, it was more of when I had the idea last year the thought had kind of been
there but never materialized, like this is going to happen. Then of course, she walked by and
mentioned it and I hadn’t had that thought. So, it’s better for the property, better for the house.
The south wall of the house is very naked, and it would definitely clean up that south end of that
house there. That south wall is all siding and two windows.
So, the advantage to you truly is more appeal in a sense on top of growing the
porch or enclosed or covered porch.
Correct and different times of the day you can sit in different spots and either
get sunlight or stay out of the wind.
And you’ ll just be able to cruise right around from the front to the back to the
side.
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Right.
And you said it’s not going to be enclosed.
No
I believe the last variance we had stipulated that it would be used for porch
furniture elements if I remember correctly.
Furniture, grill, griddle, yes.
Same applies for the rest of it.
Exactly the same.
Are you doing any privacy stuff for the side or is it going to be wide open.
I mean, eventually there’s probably going to be some sort of little bushes, but
you got to maintain that stuff so, ’'m not a huge fan of that but there is probably going to be
something. Sitting in a pot or something close.
Sectional fence or anything.
No
Not to be for storage or anything.
No
I would like to open it up for public comment. Does anyone want to speak for or
against it.
Jan Armantrout at 670 Willow Lane: I live directly across from Brian Bishoping property at 670
Willow Lane.
As a reminder, we are holding to a 5 minute.
Yep. I have no objection to the porch. I think it would be fine. Unfortunately,
that side of the property where the wraparound porch would go isn’t the part of the property that,
seems to me, not to be in complains with town code or neighborhood standards. On the other side
of the property, there are multiple recreational vehicles and to the best of my knowledge, they are
not licensed, not moving, deteriorating. There’s a metal shed that...with the increasing number
of children as the neighborhood turns over in the area could conceivably pose a hazard to you
Pg. 108 May 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting
know, kids are exploring things. There are plastic tarps or something coming off that side of the
house that blow in the wind. This winder, there was also again in addition to the three recreational
vehicles that were there all winter, there was the snowmobile trailer and then when Mr. Bishoping
removed the first three big, huge bushes in front of the house he dumped them in the hedgerow
close to right up front to Willow Lane where they're currently decaying along with other yard
waste which I believe was noted last year when Mr. Bishoping had made some comment about,
yeah, he would get it cleaned up and then there's a pile of junk of some sort behind that which is
super unsightly and again, my house faces directly. You guys are probably...could tell me how
this is all laid out at this point. But it seems odd to me that a variance would be granted when the
existing property is not being kept up to expectation. Thank you very much again for last year
and also for taking comments tonight.
Thank you, Jan., Josh, do we have any open violations or anything on this
property.
There were previous cases opened. I am not quite sure if it’s continuing to be
opened. I do know that we are in the process of amending some of our codes and one of them
does deal with storage of recreational vehicles. We are going to have a public hearing net month
on proposed changed that would only allow one being on a property of this size but right now,
they’ re allowed three.
Ok, very good. But there is nothing in our system , I guess.
There is nothing in code that prohibits the board from considering a variance request
if there is an open violation.
Bring It back to the board. Any other questions or comments. Bryan, you
mentioned that as you were doing the construction or starting the demo for the porch you moved
the bushes. Part of construction, right.
Correct.
You moved them into the hedgerow and it’s going to be removed from the
hedgerow at some point.
Yes, I am sure there is going to be construction debris so.
And that construction debris will be removed including the hedges that were put
into that location.
Correct.
Thank you. Any other questions.
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In terms of the wrap around porch, I do think given the location, on a corner
property, I think the wrap around porch is a nice idea. 1 am concerned about and I’m sorry, what
your name is but about that north side of the property as I drove by, it didn’t look all that great.
Seems like should be maintained somewhat better but I don’t know if one can negate the other.
RESOLUTION 25-0032 Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: James Spampinato.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso AYE
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
(MICHAEL SHORT)
Josh, this is a new variance or is this an amendment to the old variance.
It can be handled as an amendment to the old variance.
Do we not need to do the findings? Is that how that would go, or we should still do
the findings for that portion.
I would imagine yes.
Mr. chairman, I would definitely make a recommendation that the new findings be
made on the record.
Ok, thank you.
This request is not out of character in the neighborhood: Having a wraparound porch on aa
corner lot actually, my opinion, it enhances the neighborhood but at the end of the day, it’s not
out of character for the neighbor itself. It does not cause a detriment to nearby properties in
any way. Site lines or use of their properties. It is not achievable by any other method to have
the wrap round porch. The request is not substantial. This board last year had already provided
a variance for a porch. This variance is too extend that porch to allow for a wrap around porch
so it’s an extension of the existing variance itself. There’s no adverse physical or
environmental impacts to the site or the neighborhood. The difficulty is not self-created to
have a useable porch. In these neighborhoods when they were built already so close to the
setback and the only way to really have a wrap around porch is to go beyond the setbacks
themselves. It’s not an undesirable change as discussed earlier and again; it is not a request
that is significant. This porch will not be enclosed and the elements on the porch that are to be
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used are porch furniture; it is not to be used for storage. It will be porch furniture; tables; grill;
chairs; things of that nature and be well maintained.
RESOLUTION 25-0033
VOTE:
CONDITIONS:
Michael Short made a motion for AREA
Located at 671 Willow Lane.
Applicant Bryan Bischoping is requesting an AREA
VARIANCE to allow a front setback of 30’ where
40° is required, associated with the construction of
an additional 10’ x 20° covered front porch on a 0.46-
acre parcel having SBL# 065.13-2-11 located in an
R-3 Single Family Residential District under Section
350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster which
was seconded by James Spampinato.
Mr. Short AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
Mr. Accorso AYE
Mrs. Volo ABSENT
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola ABSENT
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
Thank you very much.
(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD) SEE ATTACHED
8. FRONT WALKWAY INSTALLATION: Located at 297 Wellington Rd. Applicant Eva
Polito is requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a front setback of 36’ where 50° is
required, associated with the construction of an 8’ x 19’ elevated walkway on a 0.28-acres
parcel having SBL# 063.18- 3-26 located in the R-3 Single Family Residential District
under Section 350-12 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Eva Polita. So, what I am looking to do is create a new walk
way to the entrance of the front entrance of my home. The sidewalk....I don’t know if everybody
is familiar with the with the little neighborhood at near De Witte, but the homes come right out,
and doors open right out to the sidewalk sort of the front step is crumbling and the sidewalk there
is crumbling. So, I was looking for a way to fix it and that is when I decided to have a little
decking area. It’s not really going to be a sitting area, Just a deck area with white post and black
railing. It is just to provide a safer; prettier, entrance to the home and to add some dimension. It
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seems to be one of the things they are doing a lot in the neighborhood. It is getting the little
porches and so on. So, that is what I am looking to do.
It doesn’t really change anything or impact the neighborhood. There is a lot of people doing very
similar things in the area. The difference is if you can see, they are a little bit elevated and mine
is not elevated. The front step is 5 inches high and then it goes right to the sidewalk so once they
put the decking area on there it raises it 8 inches so there will be one step down. I didn’t really
consider any other alternative to fi it because I was looking for a certain esthetic when I was doing
it.
I do have a question, I think the application or the write up, I have indicated...oh
that’s right, the survey indicated 36 feet from the right of way or the road. however, if you do
the math of 41.93 feet minus 8 feet you come up with 33.93 feet.
Right. So, well, this is what they’re going to construct for me and actually only goes
over the existing sidewalk and the step that is there. It does not go into the front lawn at all.
So, is it going to be 8 feet wide.
It will probably be about 7 feet.
The reason why I am asking is if we say it is going to be 36 feet and you go 35
feet, it becomes a problem. So, I want to make sure that when we are ...if we get that far and we
are discussing what the actual variance is and I’m giving dimensions, I want to make sure I’m
giving the right dimensions.
Right, when I first came out to get the permit, even I thought the 8 feet coming off
that house sounded high so I did ask him to come back out and re-measure it and he said 7 feet
would be more than enough to just cover that walk way and the front step.
So even at that, it would 35 feet, 34.93 feet. alright, if we are talking 7 feet that’s
going to be what we use instead of .... 1 think the way that it is written right now it will be about
a 6 foot porch. All the information we have here it would be about a 6 foot porch. I think I am
doing my math right.
6 feet wide you mean.
Correct.
And it certainly could be, yes.
Josh, quick question, if...1 know the agenda has it listed at 36 feet are we able to
adjust that dimension or do we need to stick with that.
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You would technically need to stick with what was advertised.
Ok, then that is what we will do. So, just so you understand, we are going to use
36 feet from the road which ends up giving you a 6 foot wide walkway.
Ok.
Because that is what was advertised.
That is fine.
Any questions from the board.
Are you using composite decking.
Yes, that will be the base.
So, there going to go over your step right and they are not ripping out the concrete
or anything.
They just put it right over. They use footers.
So, they are going into the ground a little bit.
Yes
Because they were talking about not going out onto the lawn so I’m thinking
how...
He said he would break up the sidewalk because he would probably have to do that.
And you just didn’t want to re-do concrete or anything. NOT CLOSE ENOUGH
TO THE MIC. I grew up over there so I’m familiar with how small the lots could be and how
hard and difficult it makes it to do anything.
Any questions? I will open it up to the public if anyone want to speak.
RESOLUTION 25-0034 Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: Anthony Moscaret.
VOTE:
Mr. Short AYE
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Pg. 113 May 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
(MICHAEL SHORT)
This is really not affecting the essential character of the neighborhood. A lot of the houses in the
area have already had these little porches put on so this is not uncommon practice within the area
within the character of these neighborhoods. There really is no other remedy other than a concrete
sidewalk but then you do lose dimensionality. The existing property actually is already non-
conforming with the setbacks as it already is. So, again the central character of the neighborhood
is not being affected. There really is no other remedy. It is not significant. It is going to run along
the face of the house to the driveway so there is not a huge significance and it’s not going to be
tall. There is no effect to the environmental or physical conditions of the area and does not
encroach on property foliage. Self-created, at the end of the day it is self-created and having some
type of walk way because of the way the property was created would require a variance regardless.
So, this is really not self-created in any way shape or form. Does anybody else want to add
anything to the findings.
RESOLUTION 25-0035 Michael Short made a motion for AREA
Located at 297 Wellington Rd.
Applicant Eva Polito is requesting an AREA
VARIANCE to allow a front setback of 36’ where
50’ is required, associated with the construction of
an 8’ x 19’ elevated walkway on a 0.28-acres parcel
having SBL# 063.18- 3-26 located in the R-3 Single
Family Residential District under Section 350-12 of
the Code of the Town of Webster which was
seconded by Anthony Moscaret.
VOTE:
Mr. Short AYE
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
CONDITIONS:
¢ The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
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(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD)
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9. MAMA LORS’ SUBDIVISION PLAT: Located at 1315 Lake Rd. Applicant 1315 Lake
: Road LLC on behalf of Jonathan Oliva is requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a
minimum lot size of 19,457.9 SF where 35,000 SF is required on a 0.66-acre parcel having
SBL #050.01-1-51 located in the R-1 Single Family Residential District under Section 350-
10 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
APPLICANT REQUESTED TO TABLED APPLICATION TO JUNE 10, 2025
MEETING.
(ERIKA CORSI READ INTO THE RECORD) SEE ATTACHED
10. HOWLEY ADDITION: Located at 619 Apple Grove Circle. Applicant Jamie Howley is
requesting an AREA VARIANCE to allow a rear setback of 33.2” where 55’ is required,
associated with the construction of a 432SF master bedroom addition to a single family
dwelling on a 0.50-acre parcel having SBL #064. 11-3-36 located in the R-2 Single Family
Residential District under Section 350- 11 of the Code of the Town of Webster.
Appearing before the board was Dan Peters as you introduced me and with me is Jamie Howley
and Mark O’Donnell who both live at the property and as you said, we are requesting a variance
for a rear yard setback and I just wanted to state so it’s on the record that I did pass out, which
you folks have not seen, an aerial view of the neighborhood, I'll call it to some degree and I’ve
highlighted some properties in there. The highlighted properties that are in there, each one of
those that I highlighted in blue, I know it’s tough to see in there have less than 50 foot rear yard
setback in it and I don’t exactly what each one is but everyone of those have less than that. They
could have variances, I don’t know. I didn’t research that. I just wanted to give you some
relevance.
Then, there are two letters that I passed out to Mr. Short. Both letters are supporting letters from
the direct neighbors right next door that have seen the plans and gone over the plans with them
and don’t have issues with them, but I just wanted to kind of walk through the character of the
hoe and what we’re proposing. The character is a simple single story; vaulted gable pitch roof;
addition that is essentially is going to house their master bedroom suite. It is in that location
because that’s existing where their current master bedroom is which is going to become sort of
an office, home office and then they are going to extend out that end to provide a bathroom closet
and a bedroom and then next to that bedroom, adjacent to it, to the east side of it is an enclosed
porch that in the future will want to use a portion of it for a hot tub and to put that underneath it.
That porch would be at low level so it wouldn’t be elevated onto a deck, it would be down at the
ground level. So, a couple steps down to that. So, that in a nutshell is what we’re asking for in
leniency here tonight.
We want to add considerations. So, the layout of the existing home. It’s feasible
I think from where we chose to put it. The other alternative would be off the dining room which
really wouldn’t be workable with out home and how it’s laid out and with the neighborhood being
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in a cul de sac there’s quite a bit of other additions that are local in that particular neighborhood
that meet the same type of solution from that side of the homes that we see so there really isn’t
any other feasible way for us to do it.
Also, the measurement that we’re asking for leniency on it to the closest corner. It’s
kind of a trapezoid in the back and goes further away. So, if I were to take a measurement from
the middle of the property it would be pretty close to being within 50 feet but because I took the
closest corner, that is the worst case scenario.
Actually, we are also including on that a full basement so the basement will have
an egress window for another exit and for safety and there will be a window installed down there
to. So, we chose to do a full basement vs a crawl space for additional square footage to utilize
for storage. It doesn’t impact drainage we are using what is existing in the house and nothing
needs to be added to it. It’s upgraded and we just really need more space. We have three kids
upstairs and they are loud. That seemed like the most reasonable spot.
The exit from the basement is going to be to the...I guess that would be to the
west, is that correct.
That is correct and that is a typical egress window with an egress well with a built in
steps that are part of that.
Gotcha. Thank you. The window sill will be is that 42 inches.
42 or less.
Does the board have any questions.
You got letters from 618 and 621 correct.
Yes, full size.
Ok what about 614?
Honestly, they are never...the ones directly behind us. I think I’ ve seen them three
times and I think they are snowbirds. I am not sure they are there. The are not that friendly even
when they are mowing so there, I is actually row of trees between both of them and us moving
the deck actually creates more space because there is a really large deck there right now and it’s
probably less than 15 feet from the property line so we’re making more space by moving out.
I did mention that so thank you for saying that. But putting this addition on and
removing the deck obviously make sit not as close to the property line as the deck is and currently
the house in it’s existing. The state doesn’t even meet the required setback anyways cuz it’s not
50 feet.
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Any other questions from the board.
If there are not others from the board. You mentioned that this is going to have a
full basement, is that correct. Do you know what you intend to do spoils from the excavation of
the basement. Do you intend to unitize it on site or truck it off.
We are going to utilize it around the site t make drainage to go away from the property
from away from the addition...
Ok because we have been having these issues with these types of additions so if
you're going to be utilizing the onsite, we are going to request that you provide us with a grading
plan because what we found is that when people affect the grading it tends to send the storm water
to neighboring properties and we have a few cases right now with very similar projects of that
happening to so we are just trying to a void future problems for you and your neighbors.
I think we should probably confirm with...Swingley (BOTH PARTIES SPEAKING
AT THE SAME TIME.
We can have them put together ....
We should probably confirm a quantity that they’re going to stick or keep or...
Do they need to right, I mean, I guess it’s a question.
The drawings call out just for positive drainage. There’s no grading on there. I don’t
have a grading plan.
No, I guess my point, I don’t recall the site being heavily sloped or anything like
that, right. So,
No, it’s pretty flat.
So, to Josh’s point, if you start changing the grade and you’re pushing the water
away from the building itself, you are now affecting your neighbors so you would be better served
from the town’s perspective to remove the soils from the site and not utilize them on the property.
Especially 1 mean you're going to have....it’s not going to be insignificant. I means it’s a decent
amount of spoils.
Actually, one of the reasons to do the basement too, because if we did a pad off
the back, there’d be so much that we’d have to bring in to level it to the back of the deck that it
would then create an issue but with it going down underneath it and yeah, we can remove it.
I just want to be clear that as we grade around the building, we are going to grade
away from the building.
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Sure, and | think, not to speak for you Josh, but the concern is the neighbors.
You can’t shield all the water to everybody’s property it has to be absorbed by our
own and the only way you’re going to be able to tell that is by a grading plan. So, I think we
should clarify with the builder on what he intends to do. In the end, my...for me, I don’t want
water coming in the basement so.......... but I also don’t want water going into the neighbors
property. So, can we talk to the builder and get back to you with his intention. If his intention is
to use the soil on site, we can either mandate it be removed or get you a grading plan.
Josh, how would you...if they are not going to use the soils on site. ..I mean, there
would be some soils I would imagine and used on site regardless but if the majority is being
removed are we going to need to see or that would be part of the requirement...,the permit plan
right?
Yes. At the time of the building permit issuance, we will confirm which direction
you’re going and at that time if you decide to keep it on site, we will request to review a grading
plan.
Any other questions from the board. Ok, I will open it up to the public and seeing
that there is no one here | will bring it back to the board.
RESOLUTION 25-0036 Michael Short made a motion TYPE II SEQR
which was seconded by: James Spampinato.
VOTE:
Mr. Short AYE
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
(MICHAEL SHORT)
The essential character, of the property or the neighborhood is not being affected as the addition
is mainly in the rear of the property, a small section will be visible from the street side but based
on the plans provided the addition is going to marry very closely to the existing structure that is
there, so the essential character is not going to change the property as well as the neighborhood.
As far as remedies, realistically this is the only location to place this addition just based on the
layout of the existing property or existing building interior layout. Placing it anywhere else would
not function as the applicant requires. This is not significant, there are additions and renovations
throughout the neighborhood of similar, so this is not a significant effect to the neighborhood.
There are no physical or environmental conditions that are noted from the survey that was provided
tous. Self-created in the fact that it is a desire of the applicant however, it’s not a significant effect
to the neighborhood. I want to add one other thing, there are several other properties without a
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50-foot setback in the neighborhood as well as there will be a deck removed, an existing deck that
is within the 50....55 foot setback and it actually extends beyond what this addition will end up
being. So, by doing this addition it is actually reducing OR increasing the setback from what is
currently existing on the property.
RESOLUTION 25-0037 Michael Short made a motion for AREA
Located at 619 Apple Grove Circle.
Applicant Jamie Howley is requesting an AREA
VARIANCE to allow a rear setback of 33.2’ where
55° is required, associated with the construction of a
432SF master bedroom addition to a single family
dwelling on a 0.50-acre parcel having SBL #064. 1 1-
3-36 located in the R-2 Single Family Residential
District under Section 350- 11 of the Code of the
Town of Webster which was seconded by Anthony
Mascaret.
CONDITIONS:
e The applicant must obtain all necessary governmental permits, including a Town
Building Permit.
e That one-year significant construction shall expire May 13, 2026
VOTE:
Mr. Short AYE
Mrs. Volo AYE
Mr. Spampinato AYE
Mr. Prescott AYE
Mr. Centola AYE
Mr. Moscaret AYE
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
¢ No minutes were approved.
e Since there are no further applications before the Board, Michael Short adjourned
tonight’s meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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Corrine Volo, Secretary
Katherine Kolich, Recording Secretary JUL 9°25 an3:30
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