ZONING BOARD MEETING 6/04/2025
TOWN OF MOUNT HOPE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
June 4, 2025, – 7:00 P.M.
Present: Vincent Galligan-Chairman; Board Members: Robert Wheeling, Mary Carver, Rita Rich Alternate; Kenneth Hilley; Zoning Board Attorney: Alex Smith; Town Engineer: Jason Pitingaro; Christopher Furman, Town Board Liaison for ZBA
Absent: Kathy Hosking
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chairman.
Pledge of Allegiance led by the Chairman.
Motion made by R. Wheeling to accept the minutes of May 2025; second by M. Carver. All in favor; no opposition.
No Correspondence
Application of Christopher & Melissa Prendys Public Hearing-Tax Map Section 22; Block 3; Lot 1; in the RES 1 Zone. Property is located at 4 Elm Road. The applicant was denied an addition on the grounds of “250-6” – setbacks.
Present: Mr. Prendy
Mr. Prendy explained that he has a very a small lot; the house was pre-existing on the lot when they bought it. His family has grown, they have two children and he does work from home. He is looking to add on to a space on the rear of the house that has an existing deck which will be taken off and use it as a dedicated office space; he is working in a spot in the kitchen now where everyone passes through. He has a third of an acre. The board asked if he had ever received or asked for any additional variances; response was “no”. Alex Smith asked how much of a variance he would need; Mr. Prendy responded that his architect has not determined yet what he will need; Jason Pitingaro stated you should ask for the full amount of “feet” you will need of the non-conformity. Mr. Prendy stated that will be 17 ft. The Chairman asked if there was anyone from the public with questions and or comments; there was no one. Motion made by M. Carver to close the public hearing; second by R. Wheeling; all in favor; no one opposed. Chairman Galligan requested a motion to grant the full amount of the non-conformity and grant the 17 ft. variance; Motion made by R. Wheeling; second by K. Hilley; All in favor; no one opposed. Counselor Smith will write the resolution and motion made by R. Wheeling that the Board will return review this resolution; second by K. Hilley for the Chairman to sign; all in favor; no one opposed.
OYA Pine Grove Road LLC – Tax Map Section 1; Block 1; Lot 127 in the RES 1 Zone Proposed Solar Farm – This applicant did not appear before the Board.
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June 4, 2025
Paul Barth Application –Tax Map Section 12; Block 1; Lot 56.1 in the B-1 Zone – Disapproved for 250-29B.
After research by the ZBA Attorney it was advised that this application should be referred to the Town Board for consideration of a home in a non-conforming zone.
Chairman Galligan discussed the July meeting and absences, the Board decided not to have a meeting in July – the next ZBA meeting will be on August 6th.
Motion made by M. Carver to close the meeting; second by R. Wheeling. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Franck, ZBA Secretary