Town of Gates
Boards & Commissions

Zoning Board of Appeals

Front Row-from left to right: Cathy Amico-Board Member, Bernard Johnson-Member, Kathleen Lewis-Secretary ----- Back Row-from left to right: Chuck Livecchi-Board Member, Frank Alkoffer-Town Board Liason, Kurt Martin-Building Inspector, James Gray-Board Chairman, Paul Murphy-Board Member, Bud Moran-Board Member, Eric Rule-Board Member

The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of seven unpaid members, all Gates residents, who have no interest that would prohibit them from making a fair decision. All members are appointed by the Gates Town Board. The duty of the board is to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of approving or denying an applicant's request for a variance from the Town's Zoning Ordinance. Before any hearing is conducted, the board members make a visual inspection of the property and verify that the proper notice is given to neighbors and interested parties. After that, the board receives evidence and testimony from the applicant and other concerned individuals.

Decisions concerning the issuance of a variance are not made until the board considers the requirements of the Town's Zoning Ordinance. The board then balances the personal rights of the applicant with the effect that the request will have on the character of the affected neighborhood.

Zoning Board Members:

• James R. Gray-Chair
• Catherine Amico
• Bernard Johnson
• Charles Levecchi
• Paul Murphy
• Eric Rule
• Bud Moran

Meeting Date, Place, and Time:

Gates Town Hall, Town Hall Meeting Room
2nd Monday each month
7:30 P.M.

Meeting and Filing Dates for 2008 are as Follows:

*All projects appearing before the Zoning Board must be filed with the Building Department no later than 18 days prior to the board meeting by 4:00 P.M.