https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/eeff14bf40d8e8ffccc343ef35d3bc71.pdf f6cc11e35aac400ba00316b749e7ee64 PDF Text Text Zoning Board No. Tarrytown, N.Y. May 22, 1980 o Present: J / John Arcate, Chairman Edward Swaty Martin Ruane Aldo Ceconi Frank Paolaritonio Victor R. Page, Bldg. Inspector Robert Ponzini, Attorney Chairman Arcate called the meeting to order at 8:20 P.M. Linda Fukuchi, clerk,,read the public notice of hearing to consider the request of Dimitrios Papadopoulos, 49% Elm Street, for an appeal to obtain a permit for the enclosure of an existing front porch. It was noted that the porch is presently roofed. Also noted was that other houses in Mr. Papadopoulo's area have enclosed porches. It was also noted that although the existing porch does not satisfy the 20 ft. setback requirement, the proposed enclosure will not diminish the setback. A list of neighbors along with their signatures was presented, saying they had notice of the proposal and that they had no objections. A motion made to end the hearing was made by Edward Swaby, and seconded by Frank Paolantonio. The motion was unanimously approved. The public notice of hearing was then read by Linda Fukuchi, clerk, to consider the request of Mario Di Felice, 35 Gory Brook Road, for an appeal of the Building inspector's denial to obtain a permit for the construction of a sun deck at the back of his house. Chairman Arcate asked if the Board"had a list of neighbors who were notified of said construction. The clerk had received postal receipts of notice to neighbors as required. Mr. Armando Galella Addresssed .the board ?as the representative?of Mr. Di Felice who was out of town. * Mr. Galella presented to the Board seven letters from neighbors of Mr. Di Felice. Six of the letters indicated no objection to the proposed construction. * • William Hongach, of 30 New Broadway, addressed the Board,;saying that a sundeck would infringe on}his ^privacy, as\the Jdeck- would be almost at his property line. Should someone fall^ for example, off said planned deck for the Di Felice house, they would fall on his property. He feared the distance would be too close to His second floor windows. Building Inspector, Mr. Page, noted that this property is presently non-conforming due to lot size and the size of the house. It was also noted that said extension would bring 3^ houses close together. f^fe>-^:^>. r---^a :tfJ^>s.v ^ j f c ^ ^ - i ^ i ^ s y ^ ^ ^ �-2- There being no further hearings, Chairman Areate thanked those present for their participation and invited them to remain for the business meeting. A motion to end the hearing was made by Mr. Ceconi, seconded by Frank Paolantonio. Motion carried unanimously. Business Meeting The minutes of the Board's last meeting were accepted. I. 49% Elm Street - Dimitrios Papadopoulos As Mr. Papdopoulos was unable to attend the Board's hearing and was not represented, it was asked if he was required to be present. Attorney Ponzini said no, he need not be present, as all proper and legal steps had been taken, along with the public notice in the newspaper. He also noted that no one voiced any opposition, the Board could act as they saw fit. A motion to grant the said variance in accordance with Sections 62-2 and 62-40c was made by Mr. Swaby, and seconded by Mr. Ceconi. The motion was unanimously approved. II. Concerning the variance requested by Mr. Di Felice," .Chairman Arcate read the letters from neighbors regarding the construction of a sundeck. One neighbor was against it. Chairman Arcate gave his own view, noting that variances may be granted especially if the zoning rules cause-undue'hardship on'the owner. But, he noted, the variance being sought is for recreational use rather than living space. He could not justify MrV Di Felice's appeal as one of hardship. Mr. Swaby concurred, saying the Board members should'support the decision of the Building Inspector, Mr.. Page. As this is not '.'hardship", he made a motion to deny the granting of a variance as not•satisfying Sections 62-2 and 62-40c, seconded by Mr. Paolantonio, and carried unanimously. Mr. Page noted that Mr. Zelig, of 17 Hemlock Drive, has no certificate of occupancy, and by law, cannot live there. In regard to another matter the board members/agreed:to send - a proposal to the Board of Trustees asking that the Building Inspector be given the power to enforce a time limit on building permits. Mr. Page noted he has open building permits dated back as far as 1967. Mr. Page suggested a 12 month time limit subject to extension if �-3- circumstances warrant There being no further business ;to discuss, Board member Mr. Ruane made a motion, seconded by Mr. Swaby, to end'tonight' s meeting, which carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Linda Fukuchi � 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-1980 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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