The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals on April 21 considered three key applications, including a garage setback variance, a sprinkler waiver for a storage building, and a variance for a subdivision entrance sign with lighting.
During the meeting at Victor Town Hall, the board first reviewed the application of property owner Harriff for an area variance at 7600 North Road. The applicant sought permission to construct a 28-foot by 35-foot detached garage forward of the house’s front line, with a setback of 38 feet from the road centerline and initially 5 feet from the property line. After discussion about the steep terrain and construction costs, the board approved a compromise allowing the garage to be placed 10 feet from the right-of-way instead of the originally proposed 5 feet.
Board members noted concerns about the garage’s visibility from the road but agreed that moving the structure further back would result in significant added costs, including an estimated $20,000 in additional excavation and drainage work. No public comments were received on the application.
The board next considered O’Connell Electric’s request for a sprinkler waiver at 830 Phillips Road. The company plans to repurpose an existing 2,958-square-foot wood-framed pole barn for storage of temperature-sensitive equipment. Architect Alan Gudera, representing O’Connell Electric, said the building would be insulated and outfitted with a fire alarm system but did not currently have water service necessary for a sprinkler system.
The fire marshal had no objections provided that safety measures, including the alarm system and fire extinguishers, were installed. The board granted the waiver with the condition that the fire alarm system be operational within 45 days of the meeting.
The final public hearing concerned a sign variance for Highline Park, a new residential development at 7652 Main Street Fishers. Developer Morell Builders, represented by Carly Moynihan and Bill Larino, requested permission to install a monument sign with solar downlighting to mark the entrance. Town code typically restricts business-use signs and lighting in residential areas, but the property lies in a mixed-use district allowing for some commercial elements.
Board members discussed concerns about the sign’s inclusion of the Morell Builders brand name, debating whether it represented advertising beyond identification of the subdivision. No final decision was made during the meeting. The application has been referred to the Ontario County Planning Board, and the Victor Zoning Board scheduled a final determination for May 19.
In procedural matters, the board unanimously approved the minutes of its April 7 meeting.
The next Victor Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025.
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