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DRAFT (6) Is the request variance substantial? Yes [ ] No [X] (7) Will the variance have an adverse effect on the physical impact or environmental conditions of the neighborhood? Yes [ ] No [X] (8) Is the alleged difficulty self-created? Yes [X] No [ ] Vote Taken: Ms. Zylinski Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. Ballard Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. May Yes [X] No [ ] Ms. Pryor Yes [ ] No [X] Chairman Ms. Rood Yes [ ] No [X] Chairman Ms. Rood: Alright moving on to petition #655 of James Tatford 7023 Sunset Lane He is seeking a area variance for Town of Boston Code 123-136B4 to erect a pole barn in violation of maximum square footage allowed per lot size. Chairman Ms. Rood: I would like to make a motion to open this public hearing. Ms. Pryor seconded the motion. Vote Taken: Ms. Zylinski Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. Ballard Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. May Yes [X] No [ ] Ms. Pryor Yes [X] No [ ] Chairman Ms. Rood Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. Tatford: A letter from Mr. Tatford dated March 9, 2026, board letter variance proposal and intense of use of the proposed. I am requesting a variance from the Town Board to construct a pole building on the east side of 7023 Sunset Lane, Boston, New York. The building is 40x40x14. It will be constructed at least 10 feet from the eastern side property line and at least 50 feet front the property line. The rainwater run off from the building’s roof will be diverted via the gutters to underground drainage pipes that will run along both sides of the building to the existing ditch that runs along the front line of the building property line. The purpose or use of the building would be vehicle parking, storage of cars, trucks, RV and a possible boat. The building will be also utilized for person work area to maintain the above vehicles. Sincerely, respectfully submitted James Tatford. Chairman Ms. Rood: From Shawn Vanderdoes our Code Enforcement Officer. His letter reads, “Petitioner wishes to obtain one variance for his property at the above address. The Variances that are required are as follows. Pursuant to article 25 supplemental size and open space requirements 123-136B4. Which states four maximum allowable square footage of lot coverage for a one-story accessory building is as follows. The property is .70 acres less than 1 acre. The maximum allowable size is 28 square and height of 18 feet in height. A variance is necessary for the increased square footage. The allowance is 728 square feet, required is 1,600 square feet. The variance would be 872 square feet. From our Planning Consultant Sarah DesJardins, she writes regarding petition #655 for a pole barn at 7023 Sunset Lane. This is a type two action and therefore is not subject to review under SEQR. Mr. Tatford went to his neighbors and got signatures. The paper he had them sign said neighbors’ notification of variance proposal to the Town Board. James Tatford, who owns the property at 7023 Sunset Lane, has advised us that he wishes to put up a pole barn on the eastern side of his property. Between his existing garage and the property line by the woods. He informed us that he would need to get a variance from the Town Board to