Use-variance request for conversion at 8975 Boston State Road left open for financial proof

Petition 674, a use-variance request from 27 Mill Street Inc. to convert an existing office at 8975 Boston State Road to a single-family residence, was left open pending additional documentation. Applicant representative Alex Lax said the building has had prolonged marketing and no meaningful interest; the board noted that the change-of-use request is a Type 1 action under SEQR and that state law requires the applicant to satisfy four prongs for a use variance, including proof of financial hardship and marketing efforts.