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South Russell officials ask BZA about special meeting for village 'soft structure' variances
Summary
Village staff asked the Board of Zoning Appeals if it could hold a special meeting to consider height and lot-coverage variances for a proposed village-owned soft structure; the board discussed 10-day notice requirements and members' availability but did not set a date.
Village of South Russell staff informed the Board of Zoning Appeals that the village intends to seek two variances — for height and lot coverage — for a proposed village-owned "soft structure." Staff asked whether the BZA could hold a special meeting before the board's next regular meeting to accommodate the village's planning timeline.
The village representative said the project will also go before the planning commission the following day and before an architect for review. Board members discussed practicalities for a special meeting, including the village's public notice requirement, which the solicitor said is 10 days. Members reviewed their calendars: several said they had travel or trial obligations in early November and suggested possible dates; no final special meeting date was set during the session.
Board members asked staff to coordinate notice timing and to propose specific dates that meet the 10-day notice rule and members' availability. One member asked whether the board would be paid overtime for a special meeting; that question was raised but no formal compensation decision was recorded. The board did not take action at the meeting and left scheduling to staff coordination.
