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DRAFT Just to be clear, this is yes to deny the petition. Just to make sure that's clear. I want that on the record. Yes, to deny the petition. Any of the applications that are approved need to be signed by all members of the board before we leave. Chairman Ms. Rood: Move to open the next public hearing for Petition #653 Matt Weddling, 8350 Boston State Road seeking an area variance for 8 feet, 9 feet side yard requirements per the town of Boston code 123-74 B (2)(b) to erect in a primary commercial structure for personal storage and a use variance per town of Boston code 123-71 A (2) (a) for partial use retail business. Vote Taken: Ms. Zylinski Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. May Yes [X] No [ ] Mr. Ballard Yes [X] No [ ] Ms. Pryor Yes [X] No [ ] Chairman Ms. Rood Yes [X] No [ ] Chairman Ms. Rood: read a letter from Planning Consultant, Sarah DesJardins regarding #653, Mr. Wendling is requesting an area variance for primary commercial structure for personal storage to be located at 8344 Boston State Road. This action is classified as a type 2 action and therefore is not subject to review under SEQR. Mr. Wendling is also requesting a use variance to allow partial use in retail business. This is classified as a type 1 action under SEQR and if the board decides to approve this variance, a negative declaration must be issued by the board, and this must be done before approving the requested area variance.” Chairman Ms. Rood: She read a letter from Mr. Matthew Wendling – Members of the Zoning Board, my name is Matthew Wendling residing at 8350 Boston State Road. I am writing to you today to ask for both a special use variance and an area variance. I wanted to just clarify this too. A special use variance or a special use permit is different than a use variance. And you asked for a special use variance. So, you might want to talk to Code Enforcement Office Reed about the differences. Mr. Wendling: Last year, I purchased commercial property at 8344 Boston State Road adjacent to my home. Over the last several months, I demolished the existing building, which has been in disrepair for several years. It was quite the eyesore. In addition, I cleared the property of all materials and refused that were left behind as well as clearing the overgrowth. Moving forward, I wish to construct a 36 by 72 by 16 post framed building on the property this year. The building would serve 2 purposes. The first would be home to Boston Valley Undercoating LLC. This would occupy the front portion of the building in a dedicated space of 26 feet by 30 feet. This would be a seasonal part-time small business for myself to act as incidental income. The special use variance comes into play here as there is no specific code designation for vehicle rust proofing. Code enforcement elected this activity to fall under a C2 use designation. The action of applying material to a vehicle could be viewed as painting. Traditionally, rust proofing is viewed as a division of the automotive detailing industry. I request a special use variance to allow the operation of said business. A key component of effective rust proofing is to ensure starting with a dry vehicle. The area variance comes to play here. I wish to construct an open lean to off the south side of the building beginning at the southeast corner. This would allow a vehicle to be parked under and remain dry in the event of rain. I request an area variance of 5 feet on the left south property line bordering my home, 8350 Boston State Road, and an area variance of 6 feet on the right north property line bordering the commercial detached row building at 8338 Boston State Road. The second purpose of this post frame building would be the storage of my personal effects in the rear portion. Thank you for your consideration in these matters.”