ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Regular Meeting Council Chambers 5:00 P.M.

Present: Chairman Bankoski, Commissioners: Collier, Galardo, Helwig and Rice.

Also Present: Housing, Building and Zoning Officer Zurawski.

The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with, same having been approved in writing by a majority of the Board.

The meeting was held for the purpose of hearing the following appeals:

APPEAL #2016-01 Appeal of Candy Paredes, 118 Plover Street for permission to construct an addition to the rear of her place of residence. Not in compliance with Article VI, Section 79-6020(1) and Article V, Section 79-5060 (in part) of the Zoning Code of the City of Dunkirk, New York.

Candy Paredes, 118 Plover Street, Dunkirk, New York was sworn in and testimony was taken in favor of the Board granting this appeal.

William York, 118 Plover Street, Dunkirk, New York was sworn in and testimony was taken in favor of the Board granting this appeal.

No one appeared in opposition to the Board granting this appeal.

APPEAL #2016-02 Appeal of Jennifer N. Enser, 23 N. Zebra Street for permission to remove the existing 5’ x 8’ enclosed porch and replace with a new 8’ x 16’ wood framed enclosed porch at the rear of her place of residence. Not in compliance with Article IV, Section 79-4060 (in part) of the Zoning Code of the City of Dunkirk, New York.

Jennifer Enser, 23 N. Zebra Street, Dunkirk, New York was sworn in and testimony was taken in favor of the Board granting this appeal.

No one appeared in opposition to the Board granting this appeal.

DETERMINATION

APPEAL #2016-01 In the appeal of Candy Paredes it was the unanimous decision of the Board that this appeal be granted with the following stipulation:

1. The appellant must comply with all testimony and information presented at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

The Board stated the following findings of fact in their determination:

1. No undesirable change will occur in the neighborhood.

2. The 20’ setback was already infringed upon with the residence.

3. The request is not a substantial variation from the area or dimensional standard set in the zoning law.

4. The variance with not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood.

5. It will enhance the character of the neighborhood.

APPEAL #2016-02 In the appeal of Jennifer Enser it was the unanimous decision of the Board that this appeal be granted with the following stipulation:

1. The appellant must comply with all testimony and information presented at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

The Board stated the following findings of fact in their determination:

1. No undesirable change will occur in the neighborhood.

2. The building coverage increase is minimal.

3. The request is not a substantial variation from the area or dimensional standard set in the zoning law.

4. The variance will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood. 5. It will enhance the character of the neighborhood.

Commissioner Galardo moved to adjourn to a workshop session, seconded by Commissioner Helwig. Carried, all voting aye

I DO HEREBY APPROVE OF THE FOREGOING MINUTES IN FULL

CHAIRMAN BANKOSKI

COMISSIONER COLLIER

CHAIRMAN GALARDO

COMMISSIONER HELWIG

COMMISSIONER RICE