Commission recommends variance, issues SEQR negative declaration for Animal Protective Foundation addition
The commission recommended the Zoning Board of Appeals grant a front‑yard parking setback variance for Animal Protective Foundation at 53 Maple Avenue, issued a SEQR negative declaration, and granted preliminary approval for a 5,227 sq ft addition pending variance and septic soil removal notes per NYS DEC standards.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission on July 13 recommended that the Zoning Board of Appeals grant an area variance for the Animal Protective Foundation at 53 Maple Avenue. Consultant Jay Steenburgh described a proposed 5,227‑square‑foot addition, parking reconfiguration and improved stormwater management; because parking would be within the 25‑foot front yard setback the project requires an area variance (proposed 10.7' where 25' is required).
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