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Rhinebeck ZBA adopts multiple area-variance resolutions for Doves Nest, Travers, Novak, Meek and Carport project
Summary
At its Oct. 15 meeting the ZBA approved several resolutions granting area variances with conditions (landscaping, fee payment, conformity to submitted plans) for Doves Nest solar, Christopher Travers solar, Andrea Novak, Gary Meek (shed), and Court LLC (carport).
The Town of Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals adopted multiple area-variance resolutions at its Oct. 15 meeting, approving projects after staff edits and site-visit observations. Each approval includes standard conditions: construction in conformity with submitted plans, payment of outstanding town fees and escrows, and a one-year commencement requirement.
Doves Nest (ZBA case 1078): The board granted area variances for a ground-mounted solar array, finding the arrays were placed where site conditions and electrical connection needs made the location most practical. The approval is contingent on implementation and maintenance of a landscaping plan that includes year-round screening (black willows, Canadian hemlock, and white pine) and full payment of fees/escrows before building occurs.
Christopher Travers (ZBA case 1085): The board granted variances for a ground-mounted solar energy system sited behind a vegetative berm, noting the arrays will not be visible from Route 308 and that no additional tree removal is necessary. The approval is contingent on fees being paid and construction conforming to submitted plans and any planning-board conditions.
Andrea Novak (ZBA case 1089): The board granted variances for a set of accessory structures already in place, finding the structures are well screened and do not disrupt neighborhood character. The resolution notes that any future changes to the structures may require planning-board or ZBA review and that outstanding fees must be paid.
Gary Meek (ZBA case 1086): The board granted a variance to place a shed on a steep lot where flat, suitable locations are limited. The resolution notes the shed will be minimally visible from Mill Road due to existing berms and requires conformity to the approved plan and payment of fees.
Court LLC (carport, ZBA case 1087/1088 context): The board granted variances for a carport and related additions, finding the variances minimal and the rehab proposed an enhancement to a property in need of repair; construction must conform to the submitted plans and outstanding fees must be paid.
Each resolution recorded a vote in favor and included the board—s expectation that construction commence within one year of the resolution or the variances become void. Several board members emphasized the importance of on-site visits in informing their decisions and the need for permanent landscape screening where visibility could be an issue.
Next steps: staff will finalize and file the resolutions; applicants must pay required fees and comply with any planning-board permits or conditions.
Votes at a glance: the board voted unanimously to adopt the resolutions read at the Oct. 15 meeting; the minutes show aye votes on each resolution with members present consenting.
