https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c9747e9e445cf2a324a226f07d5151fe.pdf 51d0b0b1f60fd8833174ca761bd786a5 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. June 4, 1979 A hearing was held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Tarrytown, N.Y. on the above date. Present John Arcate, Chairman Edward Swaby Martin Ruahe James Margotta Aldo Ceconi Victor R. Page, Building Inspector Chairman Arcate called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Clerk Fallacaro read the notice of hearing to consider the request of Mallory Battery Co., 60 Elm Street, for relief on appeal from a decision of the building inspector in denying a permit on applicant's proposal to install a bulk helium storage vehicle on Mallory property and for a variance from the provisions of Chapter 62, Section 13E, 2A, 2B in a residential zone and for a variance from the provisions of Chapter 62, Section 13F-1 to erect a ten ft. fence around said vehicle whereby the Zoning Ordinance requirements that no wall or open or solid fence in excess of three feet in height shall be erected along the side and rear yards in any residential district on property known and designated on Village Tax Assessment Map as Section 15, Block 3, Lot 3A. The application now pending will be to transform the temporary variance into a permanent variance. Chairman Arcate asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Miss Ellen McDonough, Kendall Avenue, complained about the noise eminating from the plant. The noise is getting annoying, she said. Mr. Margotta stated that two meetings were held with Mallory regarding noise complaints, however, not a single person came to the meeting. He stated that Mallory did a lot of cleaning around the area On a question to Miss McDonough by Messrs. Arcate and Swaby if she noticed any worsening of the situation due to the helium tank and any improvement, she answered that for a while there was some improvement. On a question of James Margotta if the Zoning Board has the authority to hire an independent company to check the fans to see how much noise they make, Counsel answered that there was no section in the code for this authority and it would be the prerogative of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Arcate suggested:to Miss McDonough to go before the Board of Trustees'about the noise. �.^ -2- On a-question of John Arcate if Mallory has conformed to past agreements, Miss McDonough answered in the affirmative. Mr. Page stated that people are only interested in the noise 'from the building and nothing else. He stated that the tank was installed very nicely and they erected a fence with a gate. There is no violation of any code, he said. They meet the terms of the variance. / Mr. Swaby suggested a temporary variance so that he could see a master plan of their'proposed changes in their building. ' Mr: Doyle, attorney for Mallory, stated that the master plan would not cover.any malfunctions of equipment. \ . . - -- ....•.• - Mr. Fehling'stated that the vehicle is constantly being inspected%and would be exchanged if necessary. He stated that the fans were turned and>faced away from Kendall Avenue and the noise was cut down substantially. Mr. Doyle stated that they would cooperate with the building inspector regarding the noise problems. Mr. Ruane inquired if there was any noise from the helium tank when they were drawing on it and Mr. Fehling stated that there was none. Mr. Arcate stated that the main concern of the neighbors in the immediate area was the noise, particularly at nigtit, and if Mallory could dispose of the noise everyone would be happier. No further business, Mr. Swaby moved, seconded by Mr. Margotta that the hearing be closed. Business meeting Mr. Ruane moved, seconded by Mr. Margotta that the Board go into session on the requested variance. Carried. Mr. Swaby stated that the variance should be limited to the Mallory Battery Company; not transferable to another tenant or owner, He stated that the fence should be used for no other purpose other than for the variance for which it is being granted. Mr. Swaby moved that a permanent variance be granted to Mallory Battery Company to erect a ten ft. fence under the same terms as the temporary variance was granted of July, 1978 primarily to enclose a helium tank, said use is for the Mallory Battery Company, seconded by James Margotta. Carried. With regard to the complaints about the noise, Mr. Page stated that he will contact the State and County agencies for any codes. • There being no further business to come before the meeting, James Margotta moved, seconded by Martin Ruane that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. it ted, 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-1979 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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