The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an area variance on June 16, allowing Hoselton Enterprises to construct a security fence over a private sanitary sewer easement at 7447 State Route 96. The approval clears the way for the company to redevelop the former Wilkins and Ballantine RV property into a multi-use automotive service and sales facility.
Fence Will Improve Site Security
Hoselton Enterprises, represented by Tom Berdino of MRB Group, applied for the variance to extend a fence across an easement between two subdivided lots—part of what is formally known as the Wilkins Minor Subdivision. The company’s objective is to secure the perimeter of its newly acquired parcel, which includes an existing building and parking area.
The proposed fence extension will cover approximately 280 feet along the southern and eastern sides of the property and tie into an existing slide gate. Without the variance, Hoselton stated the property would be left with an open and unsecured section, creating safety and operational concerns.
Easement Agreement Already in Place
The easement in question is a private sewer line easement established during the 2024 subdivision of the original parcel. Officials confirmed that an easement agreement exists between the two property owners—covering the necessary access and maintenance rights for the sanitary line. The sewer line serves both parcels and is not municipally owned, meaning it does not involve town infrastructure.
The board discussed the implications of building a fence across the easement and determined that, because the agreement is private and access can be maintained through a locked gate or key access, the fence would not hinder its functionality. Hoselton also committed to adding fire department access via a Knox Box.
Redevelopment to Include Repairs, Parts Sales, Limited Display
While the facility may accommodate some parked vehicles, the site will not function as a traditional retail dealership. Hoselton representatives described the operation as focused on vehicle service, wholesale auctions (conducted off-site), parts installation, and general auto repair.
The company expects a rotating inventory of vehicles on-site for repairs or online auctions, but emphasized that it does not plan to crowd the lot with cars. Service vehicles and repair work will be contained within the fenced area.
Board Finds No Adverse Impact from Variance
During its deliberation, the board concluded that granting the variance would not result in an undesirable change to the neighborhood, nor would it impact environmental or physical conditions in the area. The fence is expected to be roughly 240 feet from the public right-of-way, making it largely invisible from Route 96.
The board also found the request to be modest in scale, as only a short section of fencing will cross the easement. They noted the applicant’s inability to fully secure the property without the variance and affirmed that the situation was self-created only in the narrow context of the subdivision design.
The motion to approve the variance passed unanimously.
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