Zoning Board of Appeals 

Town of Varick New York 

Minutes for May 23, 2017 

The Varick ZBA held a public meeting at the Varick Town Hall on May 23, 2017 at 7pm. 

Present: Jeff Hogue-Chair, Annie Bachman, John Keel, Fred Beary, Andrew Herkovic 

Meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm. 

Old Business: 

Secretary Report: 

Motion to approve April minutes, with a change in phrasing for clarity of the request from the Army Corps of Engineers for an application from them for a variance. 

Motion Approved. 

New Business: 

Property owner Linda Mastellar in attendance. 

Notices for a Public Hearing for an Area Variance on Permit No. 17-1716 mailed to property owner, Linda Mastellar, and neighbors, but the newspaper notice did not get published. L. Mastellar believes the property was subdivided sometime in the 1970’s, maybe earlier. They purchased the land in approx. 2008, with right of way access prior to the purchase. The size of the lot seems to pre-date the current subdivision code. The temporary dock that they have been maintaining pre-dates their ownership. 

All further discussion tabled until the June 27, 2017 meeting. 

Note: Letters from neighbors unable to attend the meeting expressing their comments/ concerns and whether they are for or against the area variance application are acceptable. 

While continuing to explore other town zoning rules, A. Bachman e-mailed members with a link to the Romulus and Fayette zoning codes, that have a 100′ lake front minimum and 15′ on either side of the dock. 

Next Meeting: June 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm. 

Motion to adjourn the meeting 7:29 pm 

1st – A. Bachman 2nd – F. Beary 

Respectfully Submitted June 4, 2017