⚖️ Zoning Board of Appeals
East State Street Variance Denied; South Main Street Parking Request Moves Forward
The Albion Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to deny a variance request for 255/257 East State Street following a discussion with the applicant. Meanwhile, a variance request regarding parking spots for 139 South Main Street will advance to the county level and a public hearing in July.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Variance for 255/257 East State Street DENIED (5-0 vote)
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Public Hearing scheduled for July 18 at 4:00pm regarding parking for 139 South Main Street
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Public Hearing scheduled for July 18 at 4:00pm regarding fence height at 53 Meadowbrook Drive
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Board received an update from CEO Chris Kinter regarding 327 East Avenue
The Albion Village Zoning Board of Appeals moved quickly through its agenda Wednesday afternoon, denying a variance request for an East State Street property while setting the stage for future discussions on parking and fence height issues.
Approximately five members of the public were in attendance as the board convened at 4:00 p.m. on June 13. Board members Craig Tuohey, Jeanette Riley, Trellis Pore, Tony Wynn, and Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Chris Kinter were present; member Bruce Dugan was absent.
The most significant action of the evening involved a property at 255/257 East State Street. The board heard from applicant Sean Huff regarding a variance request (73.6-3-27) for the location. Following the discussion, board member Tony Wynn made a motion to deny the application. The motion was seconded by Jeanette Riley and passed unanimously with all members in favor.
The denial halts the applicant's request for relief from specific village zoning code requirements at that address.
Turning their attention to 139 South Main Street, the board addressed a separate variance request (73.6-6-26) regarding parking spots. The board voted unanimously to refer this matter to the County. Subsequently, a motion was made by Wynn and seconded by Pore to schedule a public hearing for this request. The hearing is set for July 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., allowing residents to weigh in on the parking proposal before a final decision is made.
The board also processed a new application for 53 Meadowbrook Drive. The property at 73.10-2-43 is seeking relief regarding fence height regulations. The board voted to accept the application and scheduled a public hearing for this item, also to take place on July 18 at 4:00 p.m.
In addition to the variance requests, CEO Chris Kinter provided the board with an update regarding 327 East Avenue. The minutes did not specify the nature of the update.
The meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is July 18, 2024, where the board will hold public hearings for the South Main Street and Meadowbrook Drive applications.
Coverage of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on 2024-06-13,
Village of Albion, NY.
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Related Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings
2024-07-18
Main Street Property and Meadowbrook Fence Win Zoning Approval; West Avenue Hearing Set
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Approved area variance for 139 South Main Street (Case 73.6-6-26).
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Approved fence height variance for 53 Meadowbrook Drive.
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Scheduled public hearing for 232 West Avenue application for July 30 or Sept 3.
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Meeting attendance included Chair Craig Tuohey, board members Jeanette Riley and Tony Wynn.
2024-05-08
ZBA Rejects East State Street Variance Over 'Spot Zoning' Concerns, Tackles East Avenue Application
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Denied variance for 255-257 East State Street due to spot zoning (5-0 vote).
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Approved new garage construction for Meadowbrook Drive (5-0 vote).
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Declared Lead Agency for SEQR review of 327 East Avenue, pending application corrections (5-0 vote).
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Referred 327 East Avenue variance to Orleans County Planning Board (5-0 vote).
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Set public hearing for 327 East Avenue variance for June 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
2024-09-03
Albion Zoning Board Approves Variance for West Avenue Property in Brief September Session
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Unanimously approved a variance for 232 West Avenue (Vote: 4-0)
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Accepted meeting minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting
2024-11-14
Albion Zoning Board Rejects Fence Variance for Clarendon Street Property
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Denied fence variance for 155 Clarendon Street (Tax Map #73.11-1-18) due to self-created hardship and safety issues (Vote: 4-0)
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Accepted meeting minutes from September 3, 2024 (Vote: 4-0)
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