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Planning Board issues negative recommendation for 301 Wexford Lane shed variance
Summary
The Planning Board recommended the Zoning Board of Appeals deny Dina M. Foerster’s request to build a shed in the front yard at 301 Wexford Lane, citing need for a topographical survey to demonstrate rear‑yard unsuitability and noting the requested 30‑foot relief from a 40‑foot setback.
The Town of Horseheads Planning Board on May 6 recommended a negative decision to the Horseheads Zoning Board of Appeals on an area variance request for 301 Wexford Lane.
The applicant, Dina M. Foerster, did not attend; her sons appeared and said the rear yard is wet and marshy, which prompted the variance request to place a shed in the front yard. Attorney John Mustico advised the Board that the applicant should obtain a topographical survey from the Soil & Water Department or a licensed engineer to substantiate claims that rear‑yard conditions are unsuitable for the shed.
The Board considered an Area Variance Application seeking relief of 30 feet from the Code requirement of a 40‑foot front yard setback. By Resolution #9 (motion by Board Member Allan Curren; seconded by Board Member Ken Nicastro) the Planning Board made a negative recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The minutes record the vote as AYES (4): Hawken, Curren, Mustico, Nicastro; NAYES (0).
