https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f29f34ba7fc6952255ab74b79cd31cc8.pdf e7297efa3d118e2216c92f22ee97ae52 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. June 21, 1984 " m *0 <* A meeting 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 Frank Paolantonio Aldo Ceconi Martin Ruane Robert Ponzini, Counsel * •> James Margotta, Building Inspector The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on June 21, 1984 to consider the application of Armando Volpacchio, 11 Cedar Street, No. Tarrytown to appeal the decision of the Building Inspector's decision refusing a building permit for the purpose of reducing the two apartment permit to construct a one apartment in an existing building formally a commercial bakery, in that the same would be in violation of Section 62-8 of the zoning code with lot coverage in excess of 30% of property known and designated as Section 16, Block 9, Lot 16 on the village tax assessment map. Chairman Arcate called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. Mr. Swaby noted that the work "formally" should read "formerly" in the public notice. ^ Building Inspector James Margotta explained how a permit had previously been"issued for the construction of two apartments, but that this initial request was denied when the owner requested the change to one apartment, The public notice was then read to all present at the hearing. Chairman Arcate asked if anyone would like to address the Board, Attorney Robert Giuntihiy representing;Mr. yolpacchio, presented certified mail receipts of notice to fthe Board, arid a petition signed by some of Mr, Volpacchio's neighbors claiming no objection to -his reducing the two (2) apartment construction to a one (1) apartment construction. Chairman Arcate asked if all property owners witHin 200 ft. of Mr. Volpacchio's property had been notified of tonight's hearing, Mr. Giuntini said all owners had been notified. Mr. Giuntini told the Board that Mr, Volpacchio had bought the property in 1963. There are three buildings on the property, with Mr. Volpacchio living in,the front building. When Mr. Volpacchio originally bought the property, the building in the rear was^a bakery, which was discontinued in 1978. In September of 1.983, Mr. Volpacchio asked for permission to construct two (2)^apartments on the other side of the building's former bakery - this request for a building permit was granted, Mr, Giuntini said. But in April, 1984, Mr, Volpacchio decided to change his plans to construct only'one apartment. Mr. Giuntini said this wouldhave required no outside work, butriew^walls would be needed inside. When this change of plans was submitted to the Building Inspector, the permit was withdrawn on the basis that more ^s*-' �than 307o (the maximum allowed) of the land was covered by buildings. The total land area is 10,198 sq.ft.\ with 3,843 sq. ft, covered by the dwellings, approximately 377o of the property. Mr. Giuritirii noted this property is an R-5 zone - commercial, but with residential use also permitted. He explained that Mr, Volpacchio had invested several thousand dollars in building renovations when the permit was withdrawn. 1 Mr. Volpacchio s planned apartment would benefit the neighborhood, Mr. Giuntini noted, yet there can be no benefit from-the use of the building as it now is. Also, Mr. Volpacchio would still have to pay taxes on this property. Mr. Margotta asked if the original house, the one Mr. Volpacchio"s family resides in, is a two-family house. Mr. Giuntini answered saying it is used only by one family. Mr. Margotta again asked, for all practical purposes, was His dwelling a one or two-family house? Mr. Giuntini said at present only Mr. Volpacchio's family uses the house. Mr. Giuntini said Mr. Volpacchio had"wanted to lease the bakery, but the village had not allowed him to do so. Chairman Arcate reminded all present that no judgment on reasonableness of taxes can be decided by the Zoning Board. Mr. Margotta noted that no more than 7-2,families could be allowed to use Mr. VolpaccHio's three buildings as 7T2 families would be the maximum allowed for the total number of square feet. Mr. Giuntini said he was at tonight's hearing to request a 7% variance over the 30% land coverage allowed. Chairman Arcate asked Mr. Margotta if any structural changes were planned, to which Mr. Margotta replied in the negative. Chairman Arcate asked Mr. Margotta how many families are allowed in an acre. Mr. Margotta said 29 families was the maximum, Chairman Arcate reminded all that the sole basis for tonight's hearing was the use of additional land space. Mr. Giuntini said 10-12 parking spaces will be on the Volpacchio1 s property. Village attorney Robert Ponzini said 1,2 spaces are needed per family, and that this requirement would be met with 10-12 parking spaces. Chairman Arcate asked if anyone present at the hearing wished to address the Board. Michael Hyland, of 128% Depeyster Street, No. Tarrytown, asked if Mr. Volpacchio would be allowed to build onto the apartment over the old bakery in the future, as that would increase the height of the building. Mr. Margotta answered, saying Mr. Volpacchio would not be able to make the building Higher or wider. Mr. Hyland then asked if an addition or extension'would be permitted in the future, to which Chairman Arcate answered, saying no. There being no further questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn the hearing was made by Mr. Paolantonio, seconded by Mr. Ruane, and was unanimously passed. - Business Meeting Chairman Arcate invited all present to stay if they so wished while the Board'held its business meeting. �-3Chairman Arcate asked if anyone objected to Mr. Volpacchio's request for additional land space? No objection was made. Mr. Ugo Checchi, 51 College Ave., No. Tarrytown was recognized by the chairman arid stated that Mr. Volpacchio is not going to change any of the four walls or the roof. He;said Mr. Volpacchio had originally wanted to raise the roof, but had since changed his plans, and that no structural change would take place. Mr. Margotta noted that as the original permit for Mr. Volpacchio was cancelled, a new permit (granting of the variance pending) will be issued. He asked Mr. Volpacchio to return the original permit that had been granted for the two (2) apartment, upon which the new permit will be issued, should the Board so rule. Mr. Volpacchio agreed to do so. Mr. Ruane said he had no objections to Mr. Volpacchio's plans. Mr. Swaby said he felt the owner must provide parking.spaces for tenants. Village Attorney Porizini said 8,4 spaces are needed for the seven families in Mr. Volpacchio's three .buildings. Mr. Giiintini had said there would be ten-twelve parking spaces. A motion to grant the variance being sought by Mr< A. Volpacchio for a 7% increase in land coverage was made by Mr. Ruane, in accordance with code provisions 62-2 and 62-40 and with.the Board's following stipulations: reserved^ .on property of 9 spaces for the exclusive use of each tenant on the property; no auditorial% enlargement to existing structure; and that the three premises,6n said property will not have more than seven.(7) families. Motion passed 7 to 0. Attorney Robert Giuritirii' asked that a copy of the minutes be mailed to him. ' Chairman Arcate'said a copy would be mailed to him, A motion-to accept the minutes/of the Board's last meeting was made by Mr. Swaby, seconded by Mr. Ceconi, and was unanimously passed. -Chairman Arcate congratulated James Margotta as the new Village Building Inspector, arid said the Board welcomed him and wished him goodluck . There being no further buisiness, a motiori to adjourn tonight's meeting was made by Mr. Paolaritoriio, seconded by Mr. Swaby, and was unanimously passed. Respectfully submitted, LindaT. i Fukuchi Acting 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-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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