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Planning Board recommends variance for deck roof at 3106 Arnold Avenue
Summary
The Planning Board made a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance allowing a covered deck at 3106 Arnold Avenue, granting a requested 7-foot reduction from the 25-foot front-yard setback (requesting 18 feet); vote recorded 4-0.
The Town of Horseheads Planning Board voted July 1 to forward a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance requested by Art Laurey for 3106 Arnold Avenue. Laurey sought relief from the Residential B front-yard setback requirement of 25 feet, requesting a setback of 18 feet (a 7-foot variance). The board adopted Resolution #14 recommending approval to the ZBA; the motion was made by Board Member Allan Curren and seconded by Board Member Amy Crandall, and the minutes record a 4-0 aye vote.
During discussion Mr. Laurey asked why a variance was needed to put a roof on an existing porch; Chairman Tom Skebey and board members explained that the structure’s roof changes triggered the setback review under Residential B zoning. The Planning Board’s action is a recommendation to the ZBA; final authority for the variance rests with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
