A Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Claverack will be held on the following application(s): Drake Petroleum Co. Inc.: XtraMart - Rte 23 & 9-H Tax Map #(SBL) 121 . 3 – 2 – 13 Area Variance for installation of new 84 square foot sign to replace two existing signs. New sign exceeds allowed square footage. Polyak, Serafima: 60 Eagle St. Philmont Tax Map #(SBL) 113 . – 1 – 51 Use Variance for Additional Home Occupation of dog grooming, keep existing Home Occupation of growing and selling of fish, and removing Home Occupation of Boiler Maintenance. Columbia County Special Exception: 201 Main St. Philmont Tax Map #(SBL) 113 . – 1 – 20 . 110 Special Exception for the construction and replacement of a 190-foot telecommunication tower and removal of existing tower and water tank located at Pine Haven The following application(s) are on the agenda for board review at the August 24, 2011 meeting of the Town of Claverack Zoning Board of Appeals: Schnackenberg, Jurgen: 79 Donnelly Rd. Tax Map #(SBL) 123 . – 1 – 63 . 111 Site Plan Review for construction of 28’ X 40’ barn to house hay, firewood, and utility room equipped with solar panels. Ellie Mae Inc. Use Variance: 6032 NYS Rte. 9-H Tax Map #(SBL) 131 . – 1 – 5 Use Variance to use existing patio area for dining. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person, by attorney or by other such authorized representative. Communications in writing may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Attention Secretary Jodi Keyser, PO Box V Mellenville, NY 12544 in advance of the meeting. Please note that inclusion of the application upon the agenda does not guarantee that the applicant will be present at the meeting.