SENNETT - Local zoning laws for the town of Sennett were put to a public hearing at the Sennett Fire House on Thursday night.
Local Law No. 1 of 2008 provided for the use of an alternate planning board and Zoning Board of Appeals members, while Local Law No. 2 of 2008 dealt with restaurant definitions.
The board voted unanimously to adopt both laws. Four town board members were present, including the supervisor; Councilman Kenneth Champlin was out of town.
The board's policy of adding alternates addressed the difficulty of maintaining a quorum on the planning board and Zoning Board of Appeals because of illness, vacations or conflicts of interest related to specific matters brought before the boards. Without a quorum, business cannot take place in a timely manner.
Alternate members will improve the town's ability to conduct business.
David Sikora, town supervisor, said that if the chair asks an alternate to substitute for a missing board member, the alternate will continue to attend the board meetings until the issue under discussion is consummated.
This amendment resulted from a history in the town of having seven members on the ZBA. Once the number fell to five, it was maintained at that level and could consist of between three and five members. This article stipulates a definite number of five.
Many of the changes the town board proposed in Local Law No. 2 reflect the conflict that arose between the code enforcement officer and new owners and RyBach and Rig LL. over the interpretation of liberal zoning laws and changes made to the Pioneer Restaurant. The changes modify existing ordinances to make them more specific.
Pioneer Restaurant owners disagreed with being asked to prepare a site plan, having their non-conforming use status challenged, and the objections to their drive-in take-out window and outdoor seating plan.
Neighbors also objected to the expanded parking area and the potential to impact traffic flow on Route 20.
Donald Cheney, the town attorney, led the board through a SEQR survey to arrive at a declaration of negative impact if Local Law No. 2 were approved.
In other news:
* The Mutton Hill Road bridge, located between Grant Avenue and County House Road, may open Friday. According to Sikora, the bid came in low and the insurance company was informed. Metal was being fabricated to repair the structure. The bridge was closed when a pickup truck driven by Jesse J. Cornell of Port Byron ran into the side of the bridge. He was issued a ticket for failure to maintain the lane. His insurance company is supposed to pay for damages.
Staff writer Kathleen Barran can be reached at 253-5311 ext 238 or kathleen.barran@lee.net
The board voted unanimously to adopt both laws. Four town board members were present, including the supervisor; Councilman Kenneth Champlin was out of town.
The board's policy of adding alternates addressed the difficulty of maintaining a quorum on the planning board and Zoning Board of Appeals because of illness, vacations or conflicts of interest related to specific matters brought before the boards. Without a quorum, business cannot take place in a timely manner.
Alternate members will improve the town's ability to conduct business.
David Sikora, town supervisor, said that if the chair asks an alternate to substitute for a missing board member, the alternate will continue to attend the board meetings until the issue under discussion is consummated.
This amendment resulted from a history in the town of having seven members on the ZBA. Once the number fell to five, it was maintained at that level and could consist of between three and five members. This article stipulates a definite number of five.
Many of the changes the town board proposed in Local Law No. 2 reflect the conflict that arose between the code enforcement officer and new owners and RyBach and Rig LL. over the interpretation of liberal zoning laws and changes made to the Pioneer Restaurant. The changes modify existing ordinances to make them more specific.
Pioneer Restaurant owners disagreed with being asked to prepare a site plan, having their non-conforming use status challenged, and the objections to their drive-in take-out window and outdoor seating plan.
Neighbors also objected to the expanded parking area and the potential to impact traffic flow on Route 20.
Donald Cheney, the town attorney, led the board through a SEQR survey to arrive at a declaration of negative impact if Local Law No. 2 were approved.
In other news:
* The Mutton Hill Road bridge, located between Grant Avenue and County House Road, may open Friday. According to Sikora, the bid came in low and the insurance company was informed. Metal was being fabricated to repair the structure. The bridge was closed when a pickup truck driven by Jesse J. Cornell of Port Byron ran into the side of the bridge. He was issued a ticket for failure to maintain the lane. His insurance company is supposed to pay for damages.
Staff writer Kathleen Barran can be reached at 253-5311 ext 238 or kathleen.barran@lee.net
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