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South Russell BZA approves variances for shed at 115 Levy Lane
Summary
The South Russell Village Board of Zoning Appeals on July 2 approved two side‑yard variances for a detached shed at 115 Levy Lane after the applicant said the location preserved trees and had neighbor agreement.
The South Russell Village Board of Zoning Appeals approved two side‑yard variances July 2 for a shed placed close to the north property line at 115 Levy Lane.
The applicant, Dave Leshy, told the board he placed the shed to preserve mature trees in his backyard and to locate it near his driveway; he said his neighbor, Don, agreed to the placement. Leshy also said construction began in spring 2024 and that he later learned a permit and variance were required.
Board members voted to approve a 13‑foot variance to permit the rear of the shed to be no closer than 7 feet from the north side lot line, and a 5‑foot variance to permit the front of the shed to be no closer than 15 feet from that same lot line. Both motions passed unanimously by the three members present.
Ruth, chairing the meeting, reminded the applicants of the board’s quorum rule for the night: “You have 3 people. You have a quorum. You also need all 3 votes in the affirmative for your applications to be passed.” The board asked questions about nearby structures, drainage and the row of trees on the adjoining property; Leshy said there are no buildings near the lot line and that a creek runs on the neighbor’s property.
The board memorialized the two setbacks in its motions to prevent the applicant from rotating the shed placement after approval. No conditions beyond the setback measurements and standard permitting were added. The board closed the item after the votes and thanked the applicant.
