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Planning Board approves reduced front setback for 310 Crescent Drive
Summary
The Louisville Planning Board on Nov. 18 approved an area variance allowing a new house at 310 Crescent Drive to be built with a 47-foot front setback instead of the 75-foot requirement; the motion passed 5-1 after neighbor objections.
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Louisville Planning Board approved an area variance allowing a new build at 310 Crescent Drive to reduce the required front yard setback from 75 feet to 47 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. Chairman Dan Casey moved to approve the variance and Carl Bender seconded; the motion passed with five votes in favor and one opposed.
Code Clerk Dawn Parker read the application and supporting response from St. Lawrence County Planning, stating the request had been “returned for local action pursuant to the memorandum of understanding.” The parcel (tax map #8.061-1-12.1) is in the RR — Resort Residential district, where the front setback requirement is 75 feet. Architect Brooks Washburn presented the applicant’s revised plan and said the build could be accomplished under the town code without the variance, but that denying the requested front setback “would more significantly” impact neighboring river views.
Board discussion noted the size of the proposed house relative to the lot. Chairman Casey said he was concerned about house size but moved to approve the requested front setback as proposed. The Board adopted the variance as presented. The Board adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
