https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a2cb17ced6c95f85e5727c4fb2e75df8.pdf 3bf740bd02f2af4febcc5fddffe0386f PDF Text Text North Tarrytown, New York May 19, 1981 Present: • ?. John Arcate, Chairman Aldo Ceconi Edward Swaby Frank Paolantonio Martin Ruaiie Robert Ponzini - Attorney John Tucciarohe - Esq. Chairman Arcate called the hearing to order at 8:10 P.M. Linda Fu&ichi, cler^, read the notice of hearing to consider the request of Dominick and Diane Gagliardi, 22 Bedford Road, for a appeal from the Building Inspector's decision against the erection of an 8 ft. high fence, as the zoning ordinances limit fence height to 5 ft. Chairman Arcate asked if anyone present wished to address the Board. Mr. Gagliardi explained to the Board members that this proposed fence would go between his property lot on the west side and the lot on which Tom's Exxon station is located. As cars and debris at the station are highly visible, the additional 3 ft in height is needed for privacy. Chairman Arcate then asked Mr. Gagliardi if all neighbors within 200 ft of his home had been advised of his plans. Mr. Gagliardi replied he had not advised these neighbors. Mr. Arcate noted that since all property owners within 200 ft. of the Gagliardi residence had not been notified prior to thehearing,it would not be legal for the Boied to continue the hearing. He advised Mr. Gagliardi to send registered letters to all property owners or otherwise provide proof of notice as the Zoning Ordinance required. He then read this portion of the code to all present. Attorney Robert Ponzini said the Board could not legitimately follow • thru with tonight's hearing, and suggested that this hearing t>e adjourned until Mr. Gagliardi has sent these registered letters to all owners within �2. 200 ft. of the Gagliardi property. • A motion was made by Mr. Swaby and seconded by Martin Ruane to recess this hearing until further notice. The clerk, Linda Fukuchi, then read the notice of hearing to consider the request of Kevin and Berriice Donahoe of 141 Webber Avenue to have their property reclassified for the sole use as office(professional) space without using the property as a residence. At this hearing Mr. Tucciarone served as legal council. Chairman Arcate asked if anyone present wished to address the Board. Kay Lingardo, 27 Pine Close, asked what the residency zone for the Donohoe property is at present. There appeared to be a typographical error in the public notice, which indicated the Donohoe property*as being R-5, which is multi-family. It should have read R-3, a one-family residence. Chairman ^^Arcate explained that since both R-3 and R-5 would require a variance this error was not important to the question before the Board. Attorney Thomas J. Leyden, representing the Donohoes presented an affidavit showing that on May 1, 1981, registered letters were sent to all neighbors within 200 feet of all points from the Donohoe property. Mr Leyden gave the vouchers to the clerk showing receipt and acknowledgment. Mr. Leyden briefly mentioned how restricted use of this property for office use was granted by the Zoning Board in 1956. sought now. He said no request for manufacturing is planned and/or being The company seeking use of the Donohoe property is the Xerox Corporation and Mr. Leyden noted that a company such as Xerox will use this space wisely. Mrs. Kay Lingardo contested,-noting she hadn't been notified. She is . opposed to the commercial use of this property, especially as it is in a ^presidential area. Mr. Leyden^responded to a:question from the Board,;saying there will be �3. no structural changes"with Xerox as the tenant. Board member Swaby •ft asked Mr. Leyden to submit any structural plans to the Board. Mr. Leyden replied that there would be'no structural changes. Mr. Castelli of the Xerox Corporation then addressed the Board. he will head a research group of Xerox. take place. He explained that He said no manufacturing will He said Xerox wishes to fix and maintain the building, along with the grounds on the said lot. When asked if anyone will live on the property on a permanent basis, Mr. Castelli replied in the negative, with the exception of an occasional visitor spending a night at the office. Mrs. Lingardo siad she was upset to see this property becoming a site of solely business use. Chairman Arcate explained to Mrs. Lingardo and others present that a variance could be granted for a certain time limit and/or conditions. Thus the change for the use of the building could be only for the term of the lease. Mrs. Faiola Andrycich, abutting property owner said she was not notified of tonight's hearing. theless got notice. She explained to all that she never- She stated that she had vaious problems with the Donohoes previous tenants. Mr. Leyden assured her that Xerox could not and would not present such problems with parking that the previous tenants had caused. Mr.* Leyden said the number of cars will increase, but with good control of parking. He assured the Board and all present that Xerox will improve the condition of the property." Chairman Arcate said that the Board's aim is to avoid hardship either to the property owner or neighbors. He asked if Xerox will maintain the roads. Mr. Leyden replied saying that trees, landscape and • roads will all be improved with the presence of Xerox. -uK- ;Jj£f2-lj£i i , 'rJ.-i n i u ^ w'-Af- ~=sfl - fA^'^^,'MM&i^^s^=^^i£^&&^^^^^. �4. Mr. Gabriel Hayes, of Amos Street questioned the length in years of the variance. The Board replied the variance might only be granted for the term of the lease. Mr. Hayes said he was concerned regarding the future use of land on a new lot. Would corporations be allowed to own them for corporate use? He also voiced concern regards to parking. Mr. Castelli of the Xerox Corporation, explained that the intended staff would be for 13 people initially, with a maximum of 20 people. Mr. Leyden told Mr. Hayes of a parking lot that exists on the former tennis courts. Mrs. Andrycich also commented on the parking, asking that parking be restricted to the lower lot.(the tennis courts). Mrs. Lingardo asked if any signs will be erected, to which Mr. Leyden replied in the negative. Chairman Arcate noted that property owners are not allowed to have signs except as provided by the code. Mrs. Lingardo voiced concern as to the possibility of the mansion becoming a "Conference Center". Chairman Arcate reminded all that Xerox would be bound to the Zoning Board's ruling and that conference center use was not being asked for. Mrs. Francis Hayes voiced concern that other homes in the future might do likewise, turning the neighborhood into a mini-corporate area. She said a 10 yr. lease to Xerox is too long. She asked for an ex- planation of zoning variances. Chairman Arcate read Section 62-40, paragraph C, applying to variances and to further explain the duties and functions of the Zoning Board. �5. Mr. Thomas Cavalieri asked if Xerox would have the same use as a prior tenant. Chairman Arcate replied no, as there was no residency use being asked for and therefore none to be granted. Mr. Cavalieri asked that Xerox be bound to parking, possibly on the tennis court and thus not bother Mrs. Andrycich. Chairman Arcate told all that a variance can be granted with stipulations. Attorney Leyden said that a 10 year lease for Xerox, with two five year terms for renewal was agreed to. >> Mrs. Lingardo voiced rio concern as long as Xerox must stay by the guidelines discussed tonight. Her concern, she said, is that Xerox would possibly want to expand and add on in the future. Mr. Donohoe replied, saying his land and property will not change. Mr. Ceconi asked Mr. Castelli if there would be a catering firm serving Xerox. Mr. Castelli said no. Mrs. Hayes asked for a stipulation limiting the number of people allowed to spend a night at the residence. Resident Demetrios Kringas, expressed concern for abutting owner Mrs. Andrycich, such as during the winter with snow and icy conditions, would Xerox take care of their communal road? Mrs. Andrycich then r addressed Xerox, "asking if they were aware of her needs to keep and protect her lot and property: Xerox agreed to using the other entrance for garbage collection so as to;keep /any bother Xo Mrs. AnJdrycich down to a bare minimal. Mr. Ceconi asked how many vehicular entrances are on the Donohoe lot? Mr. Leyden replied two. Attorney Leyden presented the Board with a detailed map of the Donohoe property to view. �6. Chairman Arcate asked for a motion to close the hearing. The motion was made b"y Martin Ruane and seconded by Frank Paolantonio and carried unanimously. Business Meeting The business meeting session began at 10:10 p.m. Chairman Arcate told all present they were welcomed to stay. Chairman Arcate asked the Board for their comments. Mr. Cecohi said he was against a 10 year lease with two five year lease renewals. He said that was too long. Chairman Arcate reminded all that stipulations can be put into the terms of the variance. Mr. Swaby commented, asking why would the Board deny Xerox use of the Dohohoe property due to the performance of previous tenants? He wants to protect the neighborhood with a stipulation of no more than 20 people and/or cars in the variance. Chairman Arcate voiced concern that Xerox could eventually become the owner. He would like a limit put on this variance along with a limit on the number of cars or the number of people hired. Mr. Gorton of Xerox Corporation said quietness on the property during evening hours^is assured, along with keeping the property well-maintained. He would see to it that good relations with neighbors in the area will be maintained. Mr. Ceconi asked if any security guards would be on the property. Mr. Catelli replied in the "negative. The mansion would have mechanical house detectors only. Chairman Arcate suggested that the Board Consider the following stipulations as a requirement in granting the variance: ;\ 1. Sane tenancy would be allowed, but no change of ownership, v ^ „ :. �7. 2. Occupancy of the mansion may not exceed 20 people on a normal or consistant basis. • 3. Xerox would guarantee the maintenance of egress of neighboring owners. 4. . Trash collection, vendors and others must adhere to "neighborhood hours and avoid noise in normal residential quiet hours. : 5. A statement from Mr. Leyden to the Building Inspector with a copy of the conditions of the lease (excepting the cost to Xerox). This is to inform the Village to know who is responsible for the property. Mr. Lyden replied he would comply. 6. Parking areas will be designated so as not to block the road, or access to the road. A proposal was then made to grant a variance, with the above stipulations, Section 62-2 and 62-40c of the Zoning Code, by Ed Swaby and seconded by Martin Ruane, and was unanimously carried. In closing, Chairman Arcate suggested to Mr. Ceconi that he draft a proposal for possible use in granting of variances for various time limits. All Board members approved the minutes of the previous meeting. Amotion was made to end this evening's session by Frank Paolantonio, seconded by Martin Ruane and carried unanimously. The hearing adjourned at 10:50 P.M. 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