Zoning Board of Appeals – July 2023
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
July 26, 2023
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, and Lee Gallant.
Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, May 24, 2023. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the May 2023 minutes. All in favor. So carried. The June 2023 meeting was not held.
Daric Schlessman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9,
TAX ID#181-1-12, Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Daric Schlessman of Van Burnt Stillhouse. The response letter from the Columbia County Planning Board was presented for discussion. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to return to the regular meeting and hold the Public Hearing open for the August 2023 meeting, allowing the Applicant to address the comments and suggestions from the Columbia County Planning Board. All in favor. So carried.
Colin Brown, 73 Trout Creek, Tax ID #192-00-01-96, is seeking an Area Variance for the side setback in order to construct an addition to his house. Zoning Code requires a 30’ setback. The applicant is requesting a variance of 14’, allowing him construct the addition with a 16’ setback. Motion to accept the application and schedule a Public Hearing was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant. All in favor. So carried. The Public Hearing will be held at the August 23, 2023 meeting. The Clermont ZBA will be the lead agency.
Discussion was held regarding the letter sent to the Town Board in reference to the modifications made by the Planning Board for Southward Event Venue’s Special Use Permit. The ZBA is awaiting a response.
With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:32pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary