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ZBA pauses pole‑barn proposal after fire‑access concerns; hearing rescheduled to Aug. 10
Summary
Finger Lakes Construction's request to build a pole barn with a 2.3‑foot front setback and 18.4‑foot height was adjourned after Code Enforcement and volunteer firefighters said the barn would be too close to the road and could impede emergency access; the board set an August 10 continuation so the applicant can consider reducing size or increasing separation.
Anthony Natale, representing Finger Lakes Construction, said the family wants a pole barn to add garage space and a covered porch; he requested variances to reduce the front‑yard setback to 2.3 feet and to increase accessory height to 18.4 feet.
Code Enforcement Commissioner Joseph Grispino and MCFD volunteer Mike Brown raised safety objections, saying the structure as proposed would sit too close to the road and "would create serious challenges for firefighters should they need to access the area." Mr. Natale said he would consider reducing the barn size; Chairperson Mason moved and the board unanimously approved adjourning the hearing to Aug. 10 to allow redesign and further review.
