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Rhinebeck ZBA approves Honeybee Childcare awning and sign variance with conditions
Summary
The ZBA granted variances allowing a 32-square-foot awning sign for Honeybee Childcare (case 1091) on Nov. 19, finding benefit outweighs detriment; approval is contingent on conformity with submitted plans, payment of fees/escrow, and commencement within 12 months.
At its Nov. 19 meeting the Town of Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals adopted a resolution granting variances for an awning and sign at Honeybee Childcare (case 1091, Pringle Drive). The board found the benefit to the applicant outweighs any detriment to neighborhood health, safety and welfare and adopted the variance with conditions.
Staff explained the property is in a residential district where signage is limited and that the Honeybee sign (about 32 square feet) exceeds the 8-square-foot limit normally allowed for accessory uses on the same parcel as ArchCare/Ferncliff. The board’s resolution limits the grant to strict conformity with the submitted plans and requires the applicant to pay all fees and escrow deposits; the variances will be null and void if construction does not commence within 12 months of adoption unless a written extension is requested in advance.
During the public hearing, resident Bob O'Connor (232 River Road) raised concerns that the sign could indicate an intention to expand the childcare into a commercial enterprise. Board members and the applicant responded that the awning and sign are intended to identify the entrance only and not to broaden the permitted use. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved unanimously; Gretchen Knott and Ken Hatt are recorded as voting in the affirmative in the transcript.
