ZONING BOARD
OF APPEALS
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APPLICATIONS
Zoning laws are written to guide how land is used and developed, but sometimes unique situations arise where strict enforcement would create a hardship or lead to confusion. In these cases, an applicant can appeal to the ZBA.
An appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a formal request by a property owner or applicant asking the Board to review or make an exception to a specific part of the Town’s zoning regulations.​
ABOUT THE BOARD
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is an important five-member Board appointed by the Town Board to serve a five-year period, with one member expiring each year.
One of the most significant functions of the ZBA is to review permit applications that have been denied by the Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO). When an individual's permit is denied, they have the opportunity to apply for an Area Variance, Use Variance, or an Interpretation to challenge the ZEO's decision. The ZBA reviews these appeals and has the authority to grant variances or interpretations as a means to address the grievances and provide resolution in the zoning and permitting process.
Furthermore, the ZBA may be asked to provide recommendations by the Town Board or Planning Board regarding certain issues. With its important role in the Town, the ZBA works to ensure that all zoning laws are in compliance and make sound decisions while considering the best interest of the community.
BOARD MEMBERS
Name | Title/Position | Term End Date |
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Ned O'Brien | Member | 12/31/2025 |
Wayne Robbe | Member | 12/30/2026 |
Christian Favret | Member | 12/31/2027 |
Jan Oatman | Chairperson | 12/31/2028 |
David Mushtare | Member | 12/31/2029 |
MEETING INFORMATION
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meets on an as-needed basis, depending on when applications are submitted. ​When a meeting is scheduled, it typically follows this format:
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Work Session – 6:00 PM
This is an informal discussion period where the Board reviews materials, asks questions, and prepares for the evening’s agenda. No decisions are made during the work session, and public comment is not taken at this time.
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Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
This is the official meeting where the Board hears cases, holds public hearings, and makes decisions.​
All ZBA meetings are held in the Conference Room of the LeRay Municipal Office Building, and are open to the public.​
NEXT MEETING:
Supporting documents will be posted here when a meeting is scheduled.
MEETING AGENDAS & MINUTES
Meeting Date | Meeting Agenda | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
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07/02/2025 | Meeting Agenda | Pending | Pending |
06/11/2025 | Meeting Agenda | DRAFT Work Session Minutes | DRAFT Meeting Minutes |
10/02/2024 | Meeting Agenda | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
12/06/2023 | Meeting Agenda | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
11/01/2023 | Meeting Agenda | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
11/09/2022 | Meeting Agenda | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
10/05/2022 | - | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
09/14/2022 | - | - | Meeting Minutes |
04/06/2022 | - | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
03/02/2022 | - | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
02/02/2022 | - | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |
01/05/2022 | - | Work Session Minutes | Meeting Minutes |