Hainesport Board Tackles Grandfathered Property Use Dispute

In a turn of events during the recent Hainesport Land Use Board meeting, the discussion centered on the appeal case of Ying Auto Recycling LLC concerning the grandfathered use of a property for an auto dealership and repair facility. The appeal was in response to a decision made by an administrative officer, which deemed the property’s use void due to a subtenant’s activities. Despite a complex debate and a failed initial motion to affirm the zoning officer’s decision, the board eventually moved to reverse the decision, allowing the property’s use to continue, subject to compliance with all requirements.

The case 24-6 was the focal point of the meeting, with Ying Auto Recycling LLC’s attorney presenting the argument against the administrative officer’s determination that had stripped the property of its grandfathered use due to a subtenant’s actions. The owner of Ying Auto Recycling LLC provided testimony about the leasing arrangements and oversight of the property, revealing a layer of complexity involving subleases with Malone’s Auto and Oxford Energy. The board’s questioning aimed to unravel the details of the property’s use and zoning compliance.

The zoning officer had brought forth a packet of evidence including tax documents, photographs, and email exchanges to support the claim of abandonment. The extensive review of this evidence and the subsequent questioning illuminated the intricate situation regarding property use and the communication between the principal tenant, the subtenant, and the zoning office.

As the meeting progressed, additional issues emerged, such as the placement of bins on the property, the number of cars allowed, and the terms of lease agreements.

Another noteworthy item was the discussion regarding the installation of a 6-foot high privacy fence along the western boundary of a property adjacent to the Conrail Rail lines. A resident voiced concerns about the fence’s impact on his driveway access, prompting a detailed examination of the situation. The need to formalize an easement was also debated, with the board members and council engaging in conversations to address the resident’s needs.

The meeting concluded with the board members agreeing on the necessity of a site visit to assess the alignment of the proposed fence and the potential requirement of an easement for the homeowner’s property access. They also discussed various resolutions and received an update on a development project that garnered positive feedback for its effective community engagement.

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Mayor:
Leila Gilmore
Land Use Board Officials:
Paula L. Kosko (Official of Municipality), Karen Tordy, H. Krollfeifer, Jr. (Chairman), Thomas McKay (Vice Chairman), Letitia Kelley, Patrick Tricocci, Irene Baggio, Chris Murphy, Gus Bradley (Alternate #1), Howard Holden (Alternate #2), Steve Noworyta (Alternate #3), Bruce MacLachlan (Alternate #4), Paula Tiver (Secretary), Robert Kingsbury (Solicitor), Martin Miller (Alaimo Assoc. Engineer), Scott Taylor (Taylor Design Group, Planner)

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