https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/2a0480ea35438c657fa8d86842de5bd2.pdf de35beddef64ad5d25df3cc94fb68400 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN N. Y. September 25, 1984 ^ £ 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 Aldo Ceconi Frank Paolantonio Edward Swaby James Margotta, Building Inspector Chairman Arcate called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. public notice was read to all present. The The Zoning Board of Appeals of North Tarrytown held a publicj hearing to consider the application of Achilles Ligeras of 15 Irving Place, No. Tarrytown, N.Y. from a decision of the Building Inspector in denying the construction of two parking spaces which would be in violation of Section 62^-4 of the General Code of North Tarrytown. Chairman Arcate asked if anyone present wished to address the Board. Mr. Ligeras, of 15 Irving Place, said he would answer any questions Board members might have in regard to his amplication for a variance. Chairman'Arcate explained that it was Mr. Ligeras1 resnonsibility to explain to Board members why a variance is needed for his property. Mr. Ligeras noted that the present ordinances say a space that measures 20' x 9' is needed for a parking space. Other houses in his area have less space, yet they have garages. He only is seeking the same, equal rights to be able to park his cars on his property, as his neighbors do. Chairman Arcate explained that the present building ordinances were established in 1964. Many, if not most, of the houses in Mr. Ligeras' area were built before these ordinances went into effect. Mr, Ligeras said the location of present parking spaces block him from obtaining access to a possible driveway to his property. If the present parking spaces could be moved a few feet, as shown on his plan sheet (copies were given to all Board members), such a driveway could become a reality, Mr. Ligeras feels. ' Chairman Arcate asked Mr. Ligeras if all property owners within 200' of the Ligeras' property had been notified of tonight's hearing. Mr. Ligeras said they had been so notified, and submitted the certified mail receipts to the clerk. Building Inspector Margotta explained that an R-4 area (for one and two family residences), such as where Mr. Ligeras resides, calls for a 20' setback from the sidewalk to a house; Mr. Ligeras' property measures 16.87', short of this required distance. �-2Mr. Ligeras drew a diagram for all Board members, showing where there are presently six parking spaces on Irving Place. He would like to see spaces 1-5 rearranged and moved about two feet to the south, which in turn would give Mr. Ligeras enough space to use a presently unused public area as access to his house. He showed how two cars could be parked at approximately 45"in relation to his house on his front yard. Chairman Arcate asked Mr. Ligeras if there was enough space behind his house for possible parking and/or could he share1 an existing driveway with a neighbor to obtain access to the Ligeras backyard. Mr. Ligeras said parking behind his house would not be possible. Chairman Arcate explained;to all present that the Zoning Board has no jurisdiction over street parking. Such a matter would have to be taken up with the police and the Village by Mr. Ligeras. Mr. Ceconi asked Mr. Ligeras for a clarification. A Village map 1 showed two lots, 24 and 24Ajwere both of these lots Mr. Ligeras property? Mr. Ligeras said His property consists of only one lot, number 24, which is 15 Irving Place. At 8:50 P.M. the hearing closed. Chairman Arcate invited all present to stay for the Board's business meeting. Business Meeting * • « ••• " " • - • • • • ' ' • . — . . . . , , « , • • • Section 62-4 defines a parking space as the area required for one 1 car, an area 9' wide and 20' long, noted Mr. Swaby, a length Mr. Ligeras property does not meet. Section 62-14, paragraph B-2 states no more than two vehicles may be located in a front yard in R districts such as Mr. Ligeras', said Chairman Arcate. Page 6229 calls for access drives or driveways to have a 10' width, slightly more than Mr. Ligeras would have. Chairman Arcate said he feels a property owner should not be denied access to the road. Mr. Swaby again expressed the fact that the Ligeras family had bought their home knowing they had no access or driveway road. Chairman Arcate asked Board members if they were willing to grant the variance for a parking space to Mr. Ligeras in that he does not have the required 20 foot setback', only 16:87 feet. Mr. Ceconi suggested that should the Village move parking spaces 1-5 over two feet, Mr. Ligeras could^park one car in his yard, using ; the public road as an access to reach his property. Mr. Ceconi was against the Board granting two parking spaces on the front yard, as that would upset the aesthetics of the neighborhood. Chairman Arcate noted that lots 24 and 24A:on rlrving Place"have no access at present for front yard parking that might be granted. Lots 25 and 26 do have access to the rear area of their lots for '"^j- v^^'i^/^"^-*^- 2 i**r v-*v-~* .- -i. ->" -•-*-" r^-£i -% * m's-i.* ^nr***"v*f £•**. •*„*'r l^-^->^^Si^fe^&^S^^si^^^^^^^s&i ^4^^^*^^fti.*i*^te£ V b ^ j ^ S & & S £ �-3parking. Mr. Ceconi then made a motion that the Board grant a variance to Mr. Ligeras allowing him access to park one vehicle perpendicular to the line of the street, not angled, on the southern end of his front property, seconded by Frank Paolantonio. Chairman Arcate called for a vote. There were three ayes and one abstention. Motion carried. Section 62-4, p. 6213, calls for an^area of 20' by 9' for one vehicle. The Board is granting a variance for a parking space of 9' wide by 16.87' long• also, for the orderly development arid to. eliminate congestion"as found in Section 62-2, paragraphs A and B. The variance was also based on Section 62-40, paragraph C that states if an extraordinary condition exists on a lot which,the Board deems applicable, as reasonable use of property is to have access to it, and to park the car straight in, perpendicular to the road. A motion was made by Mr. Paolantonio to accept the minutes of the last meeting, seconded by Mr. Swaby, and was unanimously passed. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn tonight's meeting at 9:45 P.M. was made by Mr. Paolantonio, seconded by Mr. Swaby and was unanimously passed. 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