Zoning Board approves two garage variance applications
Sullivan's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two residential garage variance applications. Patrick Gillette won a 17.5-foot setback variance for a 20-foot by 22-foot garage at 147 Madison Avenue after trimming his original 25-foot-length request; neighbor Thomas Tyska opposed, citing
Zoning Board · Meeting of August 13, 2026
NY SULLIVAN — Sullivan's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two residential garage variance applications. Patrick Gillette won a 17.5-foot setback variance for a 20-foot by 22-foot garage at 147 Madison Avenue after trimming his original 25-foot-length request; neighbor Thomas Tyska opposed, citing snow and sight concerns. Frank and Carol Godlewski received approval for a 3-foot side-setback variance for a garage at 2067 Route 31, contingent on Code Enforcement Officer Larry Ball's approval of a drainage plan; neighbor John Berry raised drainage and proximity objections.
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