https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a692ce16a08ff9c7c754eeb37ab37925.pdf c754a245299a94e5eb8b964f3491b2eb PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN,N.Y. May 23, 1974 f ? 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 Peter Esteban James Margotta Thomas Connelly John Arcate Sante J. Chessari, Counsel Leonard Losier, Bldg. Inspector Chairman Friere called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Counsel Chessari read notice of hearing to consider the request of Sally k Adly Abdel Meguid, 177 Hunter Avenue, for relief on appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector in denying a permit on applicants proposal to erect a summer screen porch addition at rear of applicants' premises and for a variance from the provisions of Section 62-&E-R2 of the Zoning Ordinance requirements that there bt 25 ft. rear yard clearance minimum lot size 10,000 sq. ft. and width dimensions of lot 75 ft. on property known on the Tax Assessment Map as Section 14, Block 2, Lot 4D2. Chairman Friere asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment for or against the requested variance. It was questioned ;why a building permit was denied and Mr. Losier stated that the addition does not meet with the 25 ft. rear yard reouirement. A. An affidavit was submitted by the Meguids to tk« effect that surrounding property owners were notified of this request for a variance. No other comments, Mr. Connelly moved, seconded by Mr. Margotta that the hearing be closed and that the Board meet in executive session for a decision and the applicants notified within ten days. Carried. Counsel Chessari read notice of hearing to consider the request of Carmelo Occhipinti, 276 No. Washington St., 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 at the rear of applicant's premises and for a variance from the provisions of Section 62-8B-R5-7 requirement that there be a clearance of five ft. with respect to the northerly side line on property known on the Tax Assessment aap as Section 15, Block 13, Lot 7. �—2Chairman Friere asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Eoard for or against the requested variance. No one appearing for or^against, Mr. Margotta moved, seconded by Mr. Esteban that the hearing be closed and that the Board meet in executive session for a decision and that the applicant be notified within ten days. Carried. An affidavit was submitted by the applicant to the effect that surrounding property owners were notified of the requested variance. It was stated by Mr^ Friere that a building permit was denied because the addition did not meet the required side yard of five ft. The meeting adjourned and the Board met in executive session. Executive Session After discussion of the request of Mr. & Mrs. Adly Meguid for a variance, Mr. Arcate moved, seconded by Mr. Margotta that a variance be granted to the Meguids to erect a summer screen porch addition at the rear of their premises and to vary from the provisions of Section 62-8B-R2 of the Zoning Ordinance requirements that there be twenty-five ft. side yard clearance, minimum lot size 10,000 sq. ft. and width dimensions of lot 75 ft, on property known on the Tax Assessment map as Section 14, Block 2, Lot 4D2. Carried. Following a discussion on Mr. Occhipintifs request for a variance, Mr. Margotta moved, seconded by Mr. Arcate that a variance be granted to Mr. Occhipinti to erect a one room addition to the rear of his premises known and designated on Village map as Section 15, Block 13, Lot 7 and to vary from the provisions of Section 62-8B-R-5-7 of the minimum five yard side yard requirement. Carried. Mr. Friere stated that he is in receipt of a petition containing thirteen signatures urging the Zoning Board to review the coning situation of Vazquez,Repair station located on Kattina Avenue, f^r general validity of his business on a residential street and for parking and repairs done on said street. Mr. Friere stated that he invited the petitioners to come before the Zoning Board to discuss the matter. At this time, Mr. Margotta excused himself from the Zoning Board and sat in the audience. Mr. Mike Hyland, 122 Gordon Ave., member of the^F.O.E. stated that the only complaint he had was that cars were blocking the entrance to their parking lot. He stated that he had been told by Mr. Vazquez that it was his customers who were blocking the entrance. Mr. Patrick Cofone, 69 Chestnut St., also a member of the F.O.E. stated that his only complaint was also that the entrance to the Eagles' lot was blocked by cars. �-3Mr. that the blocking get into Thad Bulaga, 23 Beekraan Ave., member of the F.O.E. stated only reason why he signed the petition was because of cars their entrance and members have complained that they cannot the driveway and for no other reason. Mr. Joseph Krupp, 7 Katrina Ave., inquired if there was any violation if a mechanic does work out on the sidewalk or if cleaning a transmission, etc. and allowing dirty water to run out oflthe garage into the gutter and into the storm sewer. Mr, Frank Hrotko, 20 Gordon Ave., stated that last summer, Mr. Vazquez pulled out one of his cars and tried to sell it. He stated that he had to call police headquarters during the night because Mr. Vaz quez was running the car in order to fix it. Mr. Floyd Variano, 6 Katrina Ave., questioned the variance which was granted to Ithe Margotta parking lot at Katrina Ave. Mr. James Margotta stated that a variance was given to his father in 1956 to park automobiles. The variance stipulated that ten automobiles could be parked there, he said. At different times, people throughout the park who had overnight guestsvas well as restaurant people and members of the F.O.E. were allowed to park in the lot. Mr. Variano stated that Mr. Vazquez was granted nine spaces and was answered by Mr. Margotta that he had signed the lease before he knew the terms on which the variance was granted. Mr. Variano stated that the variance calls 3for parking of cars. He cannot do any repair work on the street. Dead storage still ? remains in addition to refuse in the lot' , said Mr. Variano. The lot is in a residential area for ten cars, he said, and there is no shrubbery enclosing it. Mrs. Grace Krupp, 7 Katrina Ave., stated that if there was ever a fire, the apparatus would not be able to get through. Mr. Variano submitted pictures for the record of the area. He also asked if the Building Inspector made an inspection of the area. Mr. Losier stated that he made an inspection of the area shortly after Mr. Vazquez opened the garage. He stated that he had just been appointed Building Inspector. It was his predecessor who issued the permit for the garage, said Mr. Losier. He had informed Mr. Margotta, after researching the variance, that he line out the ten parking spaces as required by the variance and erect a barrier to screen it from the road. If he marked off the ten spaces, then the police could go in and enforce it. Mr. Losier stated that he made another inspection and again suggested that lines be narked off. �Mr. Joseph Peller, Katriha Ave., inquired if a business is allowed on Katrina Ave., The area is zoned residential, he said. Mr. Losier stated that the building itself is zoned highway conunercial. As far as having a rear door and operating a business requires a legal opinion, he said. Counsel stated that the use to which the building is put is the determination. The use of the building is highway commercial. He stated that he cannot answer on what basis the permit was issued by the former Building Inspector. Mr. Murray Tepp, 330 No. Bradway, stated that he rents th© store next door to the Eagles as an office and warehouse space. He stated that he had no objection to Mr. Vazquez operatinjhis business, however, he should not encroach upon his parking area, said Mr. Tepp. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Torzani, Id Gordon Ave., complained about dead storage on the street, as well as enforcing Mr. Vazquez to keep his cars off the street. Mr. Margotta stated that many of the violations' are a police problem. One of the biggest complaint is the way the workers are parking their ears. He stated*that of all the people who have parking lots, his brother and he are the only ones who have a parking lot for their employees to park in and if the parking is enforced in his lot, he may have to have his employees park on the street, said; Mr. Margotta. Two additional cars will then be added to the street parking. Following a discussion, Mr. Connelly moved, seconded by Mr. Esteban that;a letter be sent to the property owner instructing him to comply with the original variance within thirty days after which the Board will then meet again to ascertain how much progress has been made. Carried. No further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Filomena Fallacaro 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/. 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