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Zoning board approves several setback and site‑plan variances for Grand Island properties
Summary
At its June 4 meeting the Grand Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 7‑foot front‑yard setback at 2320 East River Road and a 12‑foot setback at 1625 West River Road, and granted a 14‑foot area variance tied to a revised site plan at Ransom/Stony Point that reduces total units from an earlier approval.
The Town of Grand Island Zoning Board of Appeals on June 4 approved three variances affecting East and West River properties and a multi‑building site at Ransom and Stony Point.
Scott Butcher asked the board for a 7‑foot front‑yard setback variance to add a covered front porch at 2320 East River Road. After the public hearing produced no opposition, the board closed the hearing and approved the 7‑foot variance on a motion by Tim Phillips, seconded by Michael Tedaro.
At 1625 West River Road, applicant Jason Shiurro requested a 12‑foot front‑yard setback to add a small patio and replace an upper‑level window with a door; he said the change followed recovery work after a recent fire. No neighbors opposed, and the board closed the hearing and approved the 12‑foot variance (motion by Michael Tedaro; seconded by Betty).
The board also reviewed a change to an approved multi‑building project at Ransom and Stony Point. Applicant materials and testimony from representative Sean Hopkins described removing one previously approved building and adding two units to three other buildings, which the applicant said reduces total units from 90 to 86 while altering building footprints and elevations. Hopkins told the board the proposal meets the statutory standards for variances, saying it "meets the balance and passes the five criteria set forth the New York State town law section 26720B." Neighbor Frank Burkhart asked that the application be tabled until a formal site plan was submitted and raised notice and density concerns; the board discussed the reduction in units, traffic and snow‑storage implications, and ultimately approved the 14‑foot area variance for the three buildings (motion by Mike; seconded by Tim).
What happens next: the approvals allow applicants to proceed to the planning and permitting steps required by the town, subject to any conditions the town planning or building departments impose.
Authorities: the board referenced New York State town law section 26720B during the Ransom/Stony Point discussion.
Ending: The board moved on to other agenda items after recording the motions and approvals.
