https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/090c017bcc45ca5f1759f5c04c01927c.pdf e5973daf27308661bec28a3b60d461a0 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. November 18, 1976 f / T" A hearing was held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Tarrytown, N.Y. on the above date. Present James Friere, Chairman John Arcate James Margotta Edward Swaby David J. Whelan, Counsel Joseph P. Jelenek, Bldg. Insp. Absent Peter Esteban Chairman Friere called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. after which Clerk Fallacaro read the notice of hearing to consider the request of the Immaculate Conception Church of 199 North Broadway, for relief on appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector in{denying a permit on applicant's proposal to install a parking lot at 20 Depeyster Street and for a variance from the provisions of Article V, Section 62, subsection 14-B-l and 14-B-2, paragraph 14-D-2 and 14-D-3 of the Zoning Ordinance requirements as stated on property know//on the Tax Assessment map of the Village of North Tarrytown as Section 16, Block 15, Lots 3 and 4. Chairman Friere asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Mrs. Mary Petcoff, 27 College Avenue, stated that on Saturdays, Sunday and Mondays, College Avenue is congested with cars and urged that the Immaculate Conception Church be granted the variance., She stated that all other churches have beautiful parking areas and the Immaculate Conception Church should have one also. Mr. Joseph Mulcahy, 15 Depeyster Street, presented a petition signed by property owners on Depeyster Street stating their objectiori to the granting of a variance on the grounds that it would depreciate property values, destroy the residential character of the street and become a public nuisance. Mr. Mulcahy inquired if the variance is granted, what recourse do the people have. Counsel Whelan stated-that they would have to bring Article 78 proceedings which under the Civil Practice ,,Law and Rules permits one to question the discretion of the administrative body. Mr. Margotta questioned Mr. Mulcahy if he or any other person who signed the petition reviewed the plans which Mr. Bono presented. �-2Mr. Mulcahy answered that he did not and was told by Mr. Margotta that the plans were available for anyone to review. He stated that he, (Mr. Margotta) reviewed the plans which include shrubbery and he has done everything to make the parking lot esthetically beautiful. Mr. Bono, architect for the Immaculate Conception Church, commented that in this R5 residential district, churches and accessory parking are permitted by zoning within one zoning ' lot. Any church, Temple or Mosque could be built in the midst of this area, within one zoning/lot in this R5 district, with accessory parking, he said. The opposing argument that the parking use would adversely affect property values increase street parking, degrade the character of the area and be detrimental is therefore unvalid, inconsistent and discriminatory, he said. If the church had to:create a parking ;area facing Broadway or at Depeyster St. corner, said Mr.Bono, besides destroying;any future master plan, it would deface one of the best, more feasible, architectural J landmark of North Tarry town. The church: and • sudi tor ium with their Gothic lines, stained glass windows, and local stonework fronting the landscaped deep yard setting constitute late last century craftsmanship of historical significance and perennial beauty, said Mr. Bono. Mr. Bono stated that.''if the Board would grant this variance, the proposed parking lot would benefit not only the parishioners and neighbors, but would create a pleasant and orderly area. Mr. Mulcahy asked members\to visualize a parking lot in front of their property. He cited other reasons that the lot would be unpoliced andtlights oh all night. The lot will not improve{the;area and it will make the neighborhood deteriorate, he said. He stated that the lot will not do anything for the people as far as the church is concerned, but will for Bingo. Mr. Bono stated that most churches are in residential districts and parking lots are permitted. Mr. Mulcahy requested that the zoning board turn down the request of the church. Mr. Arcate inquired ;if the plans that are being considered this evening are the same as the plans they saw earlier and Mr. Jelenek answered that there were no changes in the plans. No other comments, Johh?Arcate moved, seconded by Edward Swaby that the hearing be closed. Carried. EXECUTIVE' SESSION ^ %5 : \i:r-'\J^i During the -discussionof^the^proposed variance, it was agreed that the matter be held in abeyance, andja meetingrbe^scheduled for December 2nd at 8 P.M. in Village Hall for"a^decision.-/ > v , fr. Respectfully ^submitted, . 'ilomena Fallacaro Clerk � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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