https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a2d336c883c4eba8ca3babbb1ca6a846.pdf e005dc628edbc79ee1ed6dc16932ef36 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N. Y. September 17, 197 3 o\l^ Two public hearings were held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Tarrytown, N.Y. on the above date. Present James Friere, Chairman James Margotta Peter Esteban Thomas Connelly John Arcate Sante J. Chessari, Counsel Leonard Losier, Building Inspector Chairman Friere called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Friere read the first notice of hearing to consider the request of Joseph Carlisto, President of Frank Chevrolet for relief on appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector in denying a permit on applicant's proposal to erect and install one free standing ground sign 36 ft, high containing an area of 137 square feet, said sign to be set back ten feet from the front property line, and a projecting wall sign 16 feet as per plot plan and for variances from the provisions of Section 62-15, subsection E-2a and 2b (projecting wall sign) and Section 62-15, subsection E-2a and 2c and Section 62-8Bsubsection C-2, paragraph 8 (ground sign). The property is located on the easterly side of Valley Street and known on the Tax Assessment map as Section 16, Block 17, Lot 31 and also known as and by the street number 90-96 Valley Street. Chairman Friere asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board on the proposed variance, Mr. Armando Galella, General Manager, stated that several weeks' ago, his Company applied for a variance which was denied and he is now re-applying for a variance for a smaller sign. When asked how many Square feet the sign will be, Mr. Galella answered 137 sq. feet, Mr. Margotta asked Mr. Galella if the sign would have moving parts and he answered in the negative. The sign would be a standard size Chevrolet sign, said Mr. Galella. There being no other comments, John Arcate moved, seconded by James Margotta that the hearing be closed. Carried. Mr. Friere informed Mr. Galella that his company would be notified of the Board's decision. �-2Counsel Chessari read the notice of hearing to consider the request of Dr. Joseph DiBianco for relief on appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector in denying a permit on applicant's proposal to erect a one room addition over the garage at the rear of applicant's premises, and for a variance of 10,76 feet from the.provisions of section 62-8B-RT2-7 of the Zoning Ordinance requirement that there be twenty-fivemfeet rear yard clearance on property known on the Tax Assessment/as Section 14, Block 14, Lot IB and also by the street number 508 Munroe Avenue. Chairman Friere asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board on the proposed variance. Mr. William Onderdonk, 157 Millard Avenue, read a statement opposing thevvariance. He stated that the erection of an addition would be unsightly. The proposed addition will impair the esthetic qualities of a house among the choicest in the community, said Mr. Onderdonk. Mr. Mace Alter, 162 Kelbourne Avenue, stated that he felt that the building would be an encroachment on his privacy. He stated that since the permit has already been denied, it should justly stay. He also stated that the addition would be an eyesore contrary to the area. Mr. Ronald Kase, 174 Millard Avenue, stated that he has a clear view of the proposed construction and has no objection to it. He stated that he does not think it would effect the neighborhood or appearance of the street. He had no objection at all. Mr. George Rappole, 162 Millard Avenue, stated that he has been assured by Dr. DiBianco that a qualified architect has been engaged for this construction and believed that it would be in good taste and would not interfere with his rights even though he has a clear view of his property. Mr. Rappole stated by Dr. DiBianco. He put Mr. Rappole and the same simple structure. He is that the property is excellently maintained in a great deal of thought and care, said thought and care would be applied to the in favor of the variance, said Mr. Rappole. Mr. Alter stated that Mr. Onderdonk and himself border the same property line of Dr. DiBianco. The people who have no objection to the new construction are not as near to the property as they are. • . t 3 '<' ; ' : - . -?=•--_ _._ __ '•.-t : ._ hd Mr. Arnold Wild, Architect for Dr. DiBianco, stated that under the present zoning, the house could be built exactly as it is now if the legal address is on Millard Avenue. The back.yard is functionally his side yard and the side yard is functionally his back yard, said Mr. Wild. What Dr. DiBianco is asking for is not to add a second story, but for approximately 3 1 / 2 - 4 feet. Mr. Arcate inquired as to what type of roof will be installed. Mr. Wild stated a gable roof, or if the Board wants, a flat roof. �-3Mr. Wild presented a certified affidavit that notices were sent to surrounding property owners. » Mr. Robert Pollard, 17H Kelbourne Avenue, stated that his own feeling alone, he would not oppose, however, Mr. Onderdonk's point of view is the one with the most objection. He stated that he had envisioned a higher addition, however, the way he sees it now, he personally does not object to it. Dr. DiBiahco stated that a lot of though7~was put into this. He felt that this addition on the garage would be the least conspicuous construction and woulci serve their needs. No other comments, Peter Esteban moved, seconded by James Margotta that the hearing be closed. Carried„ Mr. Friere stated that the Board'will review the matter and inform Dr. DiBianco of its decision. (At this time, the Clerk was excused.) Respectfully submitted, ^^^^H" Filomena Fallacaro Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr, Abe Zuckerman, Advanced Sign Co., made a statement to the Board. He stated that our sign permits ignore the type of construction of the sign. Adequate construction requires in excess of six inches in depth—ordinance limits distance from wa11 to six inches. Appeals that we change our law to allow eight inches in depth. Case in point is a proposed sign for the new owners of Louis Martin Cafe at Beekman and Barnhart, Board advised Mr. Zuckerman to have his customer file for an appeal hearing. Thomas Connelly moved, seconded by James Margotta that Dr. Joseph DiBianco's request to erect a one room addition over the garage and for a variance of 10.76 feet from the provisions of section 62-8BR-2-7 on property known.on'the Tax Assessment/aspSection 1H; Block 14, Lot IB and also by the street number 508 Muhroe Avenue be granted. Carried. Yea - 5, no - 0 _ --€.«!«& �With regard to the request for a variance from Joseph Carlisto, President of Frank Chevrolet, John Arcate moved, seconded by Thomas Connelly that he be granted a variance to erect and install one fpee standing ground sign 36 ft. high containing an area of 137 square feet, said sign to be set back ten feet from the front property line, and a projecting wall sign 16 feet as per plot plan and for variances from the provisions of Section 62-15, subsection E-2a and 2b (projecting wall sign) and Section 62-15, subsection E-2a and 2c and Section 62-8Bsubsection C-2, paragraph 8 (ground sign) on property known on the Tax Assessment map as Section 16, Block 17, Lot 31 and by the street number 90-96 Valley Street. Yea - 5, no - 0, Informal discussion and concurrence of all members to authorize the Chairman to sign the proposed draft letter on Philipse Manor street closing. (Letter in detail official minutes). The Village Clerk will be asked to type this letter on official stationery, obtain the Chairman's signature and send copies to the Mayor, all Trustees and all members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Respectfully submitted, : John 'Arcate i Acting Clerk � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zoning Board Minutes & Resolutions-1973 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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