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At a glance: Skaneateles ZBA upholds carriage-house determination for 12 Orchard Rd (5-0)

Village of Skaneateles Zoning Board of Appeals · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The ZBA voted 5'–'0 to uphold the code enforcement officer's determination that the proposed accessory building at 12 Orchard Rd is a carriage house requiring a special use permit; the board cited size, height, and staircase as reasons.

Motion: Uphold the code enforcement officer's determination that the proposed accessory building at 12 Orchard Rd is a carriage house and requires a special use permit.

Mover: Chairman Michael Stanczyk; Second: Member Michael Balestra. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Basis cited on record: second level exceeds 600 sq ft, total proposed structure 748 sq ft, second-level floor-to-roof height 10'6", presence of a full staircase, and proposed overall height around 21'8.4". The applicant must pursue a special use permit under village code; the transcript records the board read relevant definitions but does not include a code citation.