August 2, 2023

Greetings Neighbors,

Please take notice that the City of Utica Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, AUGUST 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Common Council Chambers of Utica City Hall.

According to Section 2-29-77 of the City of Utica Zoning Ordinance, with respect to an application for a variance, the clerk of the board shall send written notice to all owners of property within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property.

This letter shall serve as written notice of stated ordinance.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Patti DeCarr at (315) 792-0181 or pdecarr@cityofutica.com.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL

AUGUST 15, 2023  5:00 PM

ZBA Case No.: 14-23                                                             Zone: Residential Single

2836 Oneida Street                                                               Area Variance

Applicant:  George Karam

Owner: George Karam

Pursuant to Section 2-29-32(d)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking an area variance in order to construct a shed at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to construct a 10’x 15’ (150 sf) storage shed in the rear of the yard.  The applicant is proposing to position the shed approximately 3’ from the property line in the rear of the lot.  In accordance with Section 2-29-126 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, 5’ is the minimum required rear and side yard setback for an accessory structure.  The applicant will be required to receive an area variance in order to reduce the setback to three feet.  

ZBA Case No.: 15-23                                                      Zone: Residential Mixed

1421 West Street                                                            Area Variance

Applicant:  Utica Sign & Graphics

Owner: Johnson Park Center

Pursuant to Section 2-29-32(d)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking an area variance in order to install signage at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to install a 20” x 364” (1’8” x 30’4”) (50.55 sf) LED channel letters along the top portion of the building.  The sign will read “JPC Community Center.”

In accordance with Section 2-29-134 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, signs are not permitted in a residential zoning district, therefore, the applicant will be required to receive an area variance in order to install the signage at this proposed community center.