The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is a continued case with a public hearing, 5 new cases with public hearings and 2 other new cases as well as 2 sign requests:

CONTINUED CASES

• 1583 Western Avenue. Continuation of a Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a climate controlled storage facility.

NEW CASES

• 6244 Gardner Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a detached garage in a front yard.

• 6268 Gardner Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a detached garage in a front yard.

• 1672 Western Avenue. Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit Amendment to convert commercial space in an existing Mixed Use Building to residential space.

• 2965 W Old State Road. Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit amendment to add a garage at a previously approved Residential Facility- Independent Living.

• 2889 W Lydius Street. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure exceeding 15ft in height.

OTHERS

• 6580 Dunnsville Road. Request to modify design of the access road to a previously approved solar facility to accommodate specific equipment.

• 2 Van Buren Boulevard. Request for an extension for a special use permit for a major solar array.

SIGNS

• 2050 Western Ave. Internally illuminated channel letter sign for Holiday Hawaiian Tanning

• 2580 Western Ave. Internally illuminated box sign for Rich Thai & Mexican Cuisine

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 3 New Cases, all  PUBLIC HEARINGS + 4 Sign Cases:

New Cases

• 1210 Western Avenue. Public hearing for an area variance to permit 87sf of signage for Dave's Hot Chicken where 50sf is allowed.

• 12 Lee Avenue. Public hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a carport in a side yard setback on an undersized lot.

• 5705 Hennessey Road. Public hearing for an area variance to permit an unenclosed expansion of an accessory structure in a side yard.

Sign Cases

• 1151 Siver Road. Application for a temporary banner for The Pines.

• 1 Crossgates Mall Rd - Primark. Application for a building mounted sign for Primark

• 1475 Western Avenue. Application for temporary banners for the Stuyvesant Plaza Holiday Strolls

• 1475 Western Ave - Sweat Spot. Application for a building mounted sign for the Sweat Spot

This Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been CANCELLED.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS, all New Cases, that are of interest:

• 3284 E. Lydius St. PUBLIC HEARING for an area variance to permit the installation of a shed in a required setback.
   

• 1664 Western Avenue PUBLIC HEARING for an area variance to permit a sign to be installed within a front setback.
   

• 5640 Depot Road PUBLIC HEARING for a special use permit amendment to permit the conversion of cold storage warehouse space to office space.
   

• 310 Wayto Road PUBLIC HEARING for a special use permit for the construction of a 10,000 square foot warehouse.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 Continued Case and 7 New Cases for consideration, all of which are also PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Continued Cases

• 725 Meadowdale Road. Decision regarding an interpretation challenging the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector's decision of 4/6/22 not to cite violations.

New Cases

• 1583 Western Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING for a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 93,000sf storage facility

• 7160 Route 158. PUBLIC HEARING for a Special Use Permit to operate a Home Occupation II.

• 2093 Western Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING for a Special Use Permit for the conversion of a medical office to a dog grooming facility.

• 2 Van Buren Boulevard. PUBLIC HEARING for a Special Use Permit for an addition to the Purina building in the Northeast Industrial Park.

• 1 Betty Lane. PUBLIC HEARING for a variance to permit the installation of a shed in a side yard.

• 119 Marjorie Drive. PUBLIC HEARING for a variance to permit the replacement of a garage in a front yard setback.

• 715 Waldens Pond Rd. PUBLIC HEARING for a variance to permit the construction of a pool house in a side and rear yard setback.

Signs

• 1704 Western Avenue. Request to modify sign permit for an electronic message board directory sign for Town Center Plaza. Town Center Plaza is the strip mall at the corner of Western Ave. and Johnston Road. This is an application to change the original permit to allow the introduction of businesses other than those addressed at the strip mall and to extend marketing of businesses on the sign beyond the businesses' hours of operation.

The meeting scheduled for 09/21/22 has been cancelled and the agenda has been postponed until a meeting on 10/19/22.

The agenda for the ZBA meeting on 10/19/22 will be posted here on the GCRG website prior to the meeting.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 6 items of interest, including 1 Continued Case and 5 New Cases - all of which are Public Hearings.

Continued Cases

• 60-62 Railroad Avenue. Continuation of a Public Hearing for the construction of a 68,000sf warehouse.

New Cases

• 725 Meadowdale Road. Public Hearing for a challenge of the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector’s decision of 4/6/22 not to cite violations of the Town Code Sections 236-4, 280-11, 280-26 and 280-33.
   

• 2 Hungerford Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a shed in a front yard.
   

• 4105 Stonefield Way. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the replacement of a shed in a required setback.
   

• 1 Maid Marion Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a 6ft privacy fence in a front yard.
   

• 28 Brookview Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure in a side yard that exceeds the maximum height allowed.
   

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There is 1 continued case with a Public Hearing, 4 new cases - all with Public Hearings and 1 Sign case:

Continued Cases:

• 60-62 Railroad Avenue. Continuation of a Public Hearing for a special use permit for the construction of 68,000sf of warehouse space including accessory offices. 

New Cases:

• 2080 Western Avenue. Public Hearing for a variance to permit signage exceeding the quantity and area permitted.

• 3002 Williamsburg Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a garage addition in a front setback.

• 29 Christina Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 90lf of 6ft fencing in a front yard.

• 13 Loren Avenue. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of +/- 115lf of 6ft fencing in a front yard.

Signs:

• 1704 Western Ave - Highmark. Replacement of a sign for Blue Shield with a sign for Highmark.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 3 new cases, all Public Hearings + 1 sign case:

New Cases

• 6228-6230 Riitano Ln

  Public Hearing for an amendment to a Special Use Permit for the construction of detached garages for a previously approved Residential Facility – Independent Living
   

• 6772 Route 158

  Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of an accessory structure partially in a side yard.
   

• 2959 Curry Road

  Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of an in ground pool in a side yard.

Signs

• 2505 Western Avenue. Installation of (2) building mounted signs.

The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 5 items for consideration, all of which include a PUBLIC HEARING:

• 1 Alton Road. Public Hearing for an amendment to a Special Use Permit for the occupancy of a portion of the building by a tenant that serves ice cream.

• 3852 Western Turnpike. Public Hearing for a special use permit for the operation of a landscape facility on 1 acre of a 242 acre parcel utilizing an existing barn.

• 303 Dr. Shaw Rd. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the construction of a 24' x 24' accessory structure in a side yard.

• 4 Gertrude Street. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 160lf of 6' fencing in a front yard.

• 5 Gipp Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 150lf of 6' fencing in a front yard.

  Signs

• 1475 Western Ave. (2) Temporary Banners