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At-a-glance: Shandaken ZBA votes on July 15, 2026
Summary
At its July 15 meeting the Shandaken ZBA approved area variances for a handicap ramp at 2088 Upper Birch Creek Road, an 18-foot garage at 785 Olive Maria Road, setback relief for 169 Route 214, and a 17-foot garage variance for Mountain Laurel Road; each motion passed on recorded roll-call votes.
The Town of Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals recorded the following actions on July 15, 2026:
- Approved an area-variance for a handicap ramp at 2088 Upper Birch Creek Road (Carolyn Lazard). The board recorded five 'yes' votes from members listed on the roll call.
- Approved an 18-foot garage-height variance for 785 Olive Maria Road (Ralph and Daniella Colby/Comby). The board recorded five 'yes' votes.
- Approved three setback variances for 169 Route 214 (169 New York 214 LLC) to facilitate a conversion toward motel/lodge use; the board closed the public hearing, recorded emailed and in-person objections, and approved the variances on a five-to-zero roll-call vote.
- Approved a garage-height variance (17 feet) for a parcel on Mountain Laurel Road filed on behalf of Evan Yurman; the board recorded a unanimous roll-call vote in favor.
All approvals were recorded in the meeting minutes and the board directed the clerk to file the decisions in the town’s zoning records. The meeting adjourned following routine minutes approval and the votes.
