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Greece BZA approves fence, shed, gazebo, garage variances and OKs childcare special‑use permit
Summary
At its July 21 meeting the Town of Greece Board of Zoning Appeals approved several area variances — including a front‑yard fence at 157 Alfonso Drive, a replacement shed at 143 Pebble View Drive, waterfront gazebo/deck/fence variances at 2382 Edgemere Drive, and a 24×50 garage at 193 Straub Road — and granted a special‑use permit to PJ’s Pals Child Care Center at 55–65 Hoover Drive (subject to conditions).
The Town of Greece Board of Zoning Appeals on July 21 approved a series of area variances and one special‑use permit after public hearings and staff review.
Key outcomes (votes at a glance): - 157 Alfonso Drive — Robert Schroeder: The board approved an area variance for a 4‑ft high closed‑construction vinyl fence (12 linear feet) in a front/corner yard. Schroeder said the fence improves his landscaping; the board found removal would cause financial hardship and required that the permit be closed out once the variance is obtained.
- 143 Pebble View Drive — Molly Bradley Smith & James Smith: Approval granted for an accessory shed (about 102 sq ft) placed in the existing footprint; the board required the applicants to obtain building permits, meet fire‑code requirements and confirmed there is no electricity to the structure.
- 2382 Edgemere Drive — Aaron Tank: The board approved variances for a gazebo, an expanded step/deck area treated as a deck, and a 6‑ft closed‑construction fence for a waterfront lot. The board noted these requests are common for the area following flood repairs and found no adverse impacts to neighboring views where applicable.
- 193 Straub Road — Honest Renovations LLC / Paul Kirk: The board approved an area variance for an attached garage (24×50 ft, up to 1,200 sq ft) for a lot just under an acre, with conditions that permits be obtained, the loft remain storage only, inspections be allowed to confirm no commercial activity, and that the garage shall not exceed 1,200 sq ft. Neighbor Susan White questioned survey distances and potential sightline and drainage impacts; staff will confirm stamped survey dimensions.
- 55–65 Hoover Drive — PJ’s Pals Child Care Center (Chelsea O’Mealy): The board approved a special‑use permit to operate a New York State OCFS‑licensed child care center in an existing tenant space, subject to conditions including building, fire, health and OCFS approvals; a maximum of seven employees per shift was set, and any material expansion will require further board review. The board noted the adaptive reuse does not require expansion of the building footprint.
Representative quotes: “This approval authorizes only the operation of a licensed child care center substantially as presented to the board,” the board’s resolution states. Neighbors raised site‑specific concerns that staff will follow up on, including survey confirmation at 193 Straub Road.
Procedural notes: For several applications staff and the board emphasized that approvals are conditioned on the applicant obtaining any required permits, complying with building and fire codes, and meeting any requirements of other agencies (Monroe County, NYS OCFS, health department). Where neighbors contested survey measurements, the board noted it would rely on certified stamped plans and asked staff to contact the surveyor to confirm dimensions.
What’s next: Applicants must complete permitting, satisfy conditions listed in the resolutions, and schedule any required inspections before commencing the approved work or operations.
