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Board approves large accessory building for 7 Black Bear Run after applicant agrees to town inspections
Summary
The board approved an area variance for a 24-by-36-foot accessory building for John and Valerie Oliveri’s property at 7 Black Bear Run, conditioned on inspections to ensure no commercial activity and all permits obtained; applicant’s representative said the building is for oversized equipment storage.
Chris Schultz, speaking for John and Valerie Oliveri, told the board the proposed 24-by-36-foot accessory building would store oversized equipment such as a John Deere tractor with a bucket and backhoe attachment and household items that exceed available garage capacity. “From a visibility standpoint…I superimposed where the proposed structure is; it's adjacent to a hedgerow and largely out of view,” Schultz said, describing how the building would be sited to minimize visibility to neighbors.
A board member recited findings that the accessory square footage would exceed the town’s 1,250-square-foot cap for accessory structures on lots over one acre but that the request met the five Town Law §267‑b factors; the board also noted the structure would have electricity only and the applicant agreed there would be no commercial uses and to allow town inspections. The motion to approve included conditions that inspections be permitted to ensure no commercial activity and that all required permits be obtained; the motion passed on roll call.
Board discussion focused on intended use, assurances against commercial activity and the appearance of the exterior, which Schultz said will match the house. The approval included conditions intended to ensure the structure remains accessory and noncommercial in use.
