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ZBA Mtg. #02 Regular Mtg. #02 March 17, 2026 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 1. ZBA File# 03-26, Matthew Lee and Kristin Snyder, 7669 Milestrip Road, Zoned R-2, SBL # 162.08-2-1 (Part of Farm Lot 40, Township 10, Range 7). Requests an Area Variance to construct a 60 foot x 60 foot pole barn which will create a dominating accessory area. Accessory Area shall not dominate Principal Use Area, §144-5B, Terms Defined. APPEARANCE: Matthew Lee, Applicant The Applicant stated he is trying to get various items and equipment now housed outside into the new structure. Mr. Williams referenced the Applicant’s letter and inquired if the Applicant owns a property maintenance com- pany, how far behind the house the structure would be, and how one would gain access to it. The Applicant stated that the proposed structure would be cold storage for his personal property only, the structure would be approximately 80 feet back, and a driveway would be used for access. Mr. Mateer established that the Applicant had spoken to his neighbors, except for the person behind him on Graystone Lane. The others were ok with the project. The structure would be barely visible to the Graystone neighbor, especially with the foliage. Ms. Rodo inquired about the side setbacks and the Applicant confirmed 10 feet were required and the new structure would have 20 feet and confirmed driveway placement. The Applicant noted that he was denied a second point of entry (Recording Secretary note: Second driveway was denied by ECDPW). Ms. Bowers stated that she felt that 60 feet by 60 feet was very large and inquired if the Applicant would be able to reduce the size. She also discussed driveway design and placement, and number of doors on the structure. The Applicant stated that the smallest he could do would be 50 feet by 50 feet to house the items he needed. There was discussion between the Chair and the Applicant that the Applicant would not be taking down any trees, some of the items he was storing were quite large, he was a contractor, and he would be storing some items used in his business. Ms. Rodo asked if he was running a business out of his house. The Applicant stated that he was not running a business out of his home; his place of business was behind the Target plaza, but that he would put power and water into the new structure. The Chair then asked if there was anyone in the audience who would wish to speak in favor of the granting of the Variance. (Twice) NO RESPONSE The Chair then asked if there was anyone in the audience who would wish to speak against the granting of the setback Variance. (Twice) NO RESPONSE The Chair closed the Public Hearing. The Chair then asked if the Secretary had received any additional communication either for, or against, granting the Variance. The Secretary stated no additional communications had been received. There was discussion among the Board Members as to what size would be appropriate for the structure. Mr. Williams stated he was not in favor of the project. Ms. Rodo made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Mateer, to APPROVE the AREA VARIANCE for a 50 foot x 50 foot main building with an attached 50 foot x 12 foot porch/lean to, based on the following: 1. Per Section 144-63 (E) (1) All public notices have been filed. 2. There will not be an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood, or a detriment to nearby prop- erties created. 3. The benefit sought cannot be achieved in another way, other than the granting of the Variance.