https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1304bbbe5ab8909fc1d79942d66f4c3f.pdf c7e4baf7abdb8e2cd11315cbf64e368d PDF Text Text Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: °\>^ April 3, 1984 Present: Ifertiri:Kuane-Acting Chairman Aldo Ceconi Frank Paolantonio Robert Ponzini- Village Attorney/ John Biros- Building Inspector /6^fci ) ^ The North Tarrytown Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on Thursday, March 29th, 1984, to consider the request of Jack and Sonya Edelson for an appeal from the Building Inspector's decision in denying a permit for the use of their property located at 174 Valley Street as an auto body repair shop, as such use would be in violation of Section 62-8B of the Zoning Ordinances of North Tarrytown which prohibits an auto body repair shop in a C2 General Commercial District. Acting Chairman Fuane called the meeting to order at 8:05 PM and asked the clerk to read the Public Notice to all present. Attorney Ponzini explained to all present that tonight's board consisted of three members which consituted a quorum; yet all three would have to unanimously vote in favor of the request being sought by Mr. & Mrs Edelson. If the applicant so wished, he could reapply for a later date. Acting Chairman Kuane asked if all surrcamding property owners within 200 ft. of 174 Valley Street had been notified as to tonight's hearing. Mr. Edelson said yes, and presented the clerk with certified mail notices to all such-property owners, Mr. Ruane then asked Mr. Edelson if he would like to address the Board. Mr. Edelson addressed the Board saying he and his wife have been long time residents of the area. He said the property he owns at 174 Valley Street had been a garage ever since he bought the property in 1946, and that signs inside the building all indicated the building was originally a garage. He has used the building as a dress shop, which was moved last month to another location. Mr. Edelson noted there were various car related businesses on Valley Street at present, including a car wash, body shop and a car dealer - thus why shouldn't he be able to have a body shop. Attorney Ponzini explained how in 1964 a zoning law passed allowing new businesses to be boutiques or other small shops, but no garages, hfr. Edelson said r/ �- 2- he wished to help the Village by having the body shop to employ local residents. Georgianne Echeverria, sister of one of the prospective employees explained how the body shop would be a well run business with proper noise levels, good ventilation, and that neighbors need not worry. Mr. Galella of 40 Depeyster St. noted that Mr. & Mrs. Juan Hernandez, next door neighbors of the Edelson's property have worked hard to beautify and rebuild their house which is located next door to the Edelsons' property, separated by only a few feet. Mr. Galella said he has lived at his house for 30 years and has seen many changes take place in the "neighborhood, of which not all have been for the good. He was against the granting of a variance. He was concerned as to: (1) where would vehicles be parked? (2) where would towing vehicles be parked when not in use; and (3) where would the fumes and gases go? He expressed his concern over what has happened to the inter-village which was previously a residential area. Mr. Joseph Emma of 62 Depeyster Street was concerned where deliveries would be made. If Mr. Edleson moves his business upstairs which has the address of 61 Depeyster Street, will deliveries be made at 61 Depeyster St. or at the rear entrance of 174 Valley Street. He expressed concern over the lack of parking spaces, and where would space be for traffic? He said he was against the granting of a variance. Mrs. Teresa Cabezas of 60 Depeyster Street agreed with Mr. Buna. She was against what could happen with taa?ffie congestion and parking problems. She said she has invested heavily in the area and was against the granting of a variance. Mr. Juan Hernandez, of 172 Valley Street, said he was against the granting of a variance. He explained how his residence is next door to the Edelscn's property. He expressed fear over the possible noise and fumes of a body shop. John Hernandez, son of Juan Hernandez, explained how their house is only 2-4 feet from (the building at 174 Valley St.) Where their kitchen and dinning room are located. He expressed fear over the possibility of flamnable problems. He said the traffic is bad enough on Valley Street with Mike's Deli's deliveries and �the G. M. employees. Where would the ventilation go? This could endanger his family's investment. Georgianne Echeverria responded, saying the building at 174 Valley Street is very large. There is room for sufficient parking inside, and that no towing vehicles or large trucks would be on the streets. Ventilation would be changed and improved. Julia Vydareny of 259 N. Washington St., and who owns the property at 173 Valley St. said she was not against the granting of a variance. Claire Lang of 49 Depeyster St. expressed concern that fumes from an auto body shop would get into her house. Mr. Edelson explained that the body shop would be open from 7:30-11:00 AM. The building has been there for 75 years, and was initially built tor a garage. He spoke of the need for business in N. Tarrytown, and said he is not out to hurt the village, Valley or Depeyster Streets, and expecially not his neighbors. Mr. Galella said he felt the Board should look to the future, not the past, in that the ruling for zoning was changed in 1964 to stop such body shop businessses from opening in the future. Mr. Enma asked what the zoning is for Depeyster St., specifically 61 Depeyster and the zoning for 174 Valley Street. Attorney Ponzini explained that both addresses are in a general commercial zone. The building can still be used as such, as long as no structural change is made. Mr. Ruane asked Building Inspector John Biros if he wished to address the Board, to which Mr. Biros replied in the negative. Mr. Ruane asked if anyone else present wished to address the Board. John Hernandez said he didn't feel the surrounding neighbors should have to alter their way of living, and asked the Board to think on the needs of the people in the camnunity. Mr. Galella asked how could a body shop operate without a tow truck? Mr.Edelson said he would have someonei elso do the tewing. �_4 - As no one else wished to address the Board, a notion to end the public hearing was made at 8:45 PM by Mr. Ceconi, seconded by Mr. Paolantonio, and was unanimously carried. Mr. Ruane told all they were welcome to stay for the business meeting. Prior to the business meeting, discussion as to postponing tonight's business meeting took place so that the applicant would have the opportunity of having all board members present. Attorney Ponzini said that the meeting could be postponed up to a mayimnpi of 30 days from tonight's hearing/or 60 days fromthe date Mr. Edelson filed his application - this would leave May 7 th as the latest date allowed for a final decision. A motion was made by Mr. Ceconi to reserve decision and to delay, the business meeting so that Board members Mr. Arcate and Mr. Swaby could be advised and attend such meeting. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Paolantonio and carried with a unanimous vote. A tentative date of Thursday, ^>ril 5th, 1984 at 8:00 PM was made. Mr. Ponzini asked that the Village Clerk contact all Board members. There being no further business for the evening, the meeting ended at 9:00 PM. Respectfully siibmitteti, Linda T. Pukuchi �fifoi'l 5 iJH / ,- —^- zx i, �3pj> sf / W # - JM^( .'-.»%,: zi-.-.ie^*.i^^s£\ -'-- •- "--"i^tx^tSi � 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-1984 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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