https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0d17b5715f0bd567a1cffea6de1514ca.pdf 97a80fb536bbc7fca542c078c7e9b453 PDF Text Text ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Present: March 12, 1987 Jane Hogan-Felix, Acting Chairperson Frank Paolantonio Aldo Ceconi Paul Phillips Robert Ponzini, Counsel James Margotta, Building Inspector Tom Homan, Village Administrator Absent: John Arcate Edward Swaby Ms. Jane Hogan-Felix, Acting Chairperson, opened the first hearing of March 12, 1987 at 8:10 p.m. in regard to the application of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown at 42 Lawrence Ave. Mr. Robert Brown presented proof of notice to residents within 200 ft. of the property in question. He explained to the Board that he would like to extend a bedroom, which is located on the second floor of his Lawrence Avenue address, into the backyard. With that, he would like to build an additional bathroom. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked if their were any questions or comments by the Board. All were favored in the negative. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the building inspector, Mr. James Margotta, if he had any comments. Mr. Margotta commented only that the bedroom size would be legal. Mr. Paolantonio made a motion to close the hearing and Mr. Ceconi seconded the motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. The second hearing under consideration was the application of Sharon Sousa for a variance to construct a fence that exceeds the five fee. height limitation requirement by 62-12 subsection F para. 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the village of North Tarrytown. Al Sousa, 430 Bellwood Avenue, presented this matter by submitting pictures of the present fence and proof of notice to residents within 200 ft. of the property in question, to the Board. He explained to the Board that the incline of Devries Avenue and the design of the fence presented a problem and he would like permission to keep the fence. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked if their was anyone in opposition. Mr. Miller, counsel for Victor Albanese living at 62 Devries Avenue, spoke in opposition. Mr. Miller commented that the fence doesn't seem to be of economical value to Devries Avenue. Mr. Albanese questioned why it took so long to correct the ordinance. Mr. Albanese presented pictures to the Board for file. Mr. Sousa ended by giving a summarization of the reason for building the fence. He stated that their was a need for privacy for the patio in the backyard, problems in the past with the neighbor's dog, and the fact that it is a corner lot at a diagonal. Mr. Paolantonio made a motion to close the hearing and Mr. Phillips seconded the motion. All board members present voted in favor of the motion. &^i^iiiiiASiiiSaiJ^ai^E^SS3ti»^ �The third hearing under consideration was the application of Rodriguez Enterprises appealing the denial of a building permit by the Building Inspector for the premises located at 56 Clinton Street. Mr. John Hughes, counsel for Mr. Rodriguez, spoke in defenseof Mr. Rodriguez1 application. Mr. Hughes presented proof of notice to residents within 200:ft. of the property in question. He also explained to the Board that Mr. Rodriguez requests that lots 6a, 7 and 7a be considered as one building lot. Pictures were presented to the Board by Mr. Hughes, including plans of the building. Mr. Hughes commented that it would help in the appearance of Clinton Street and that it needs new construction. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked if their were any other comments for or against. Mr. Ceconi made a motion to close the hearing and Mr.Paolantohio seconded the motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. The fourth hearing under consideration was the application of Mr. William Rountry for a variance to construct a two-story garage building oh the property located at 35 Lawrence Avenue. Mr. Hughes, counsel for Mr. Rountry, presented proof of notice to residents within 200 ft. of property in question. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the Board if they had any questions regarding the application. Mr. Margotta questioned why the garage has to be two stories. Mr. Hughes commented that the original garage was two stories and the only reason was for storage. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked if anyone was in opposition. Ms. Caetano, Lawrence Ave. resident, also questioned why it has to be two stories. Mr. Hughes commented that it would only be 8 ft. 6 inches high and will purely be an attic. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the board if they had any additional comments. Mr. Ceconi commented that he did not care for the second floor. Mr. Hughes pointed out again that it would only be for storage and that the height of the second floor is negotiable. Mr. Paolantonio made a motion to close the hearing and Mr. Phillips seconded the motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Murray Acting Clerk �ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Present: March 12, 1987 Jane Hogan-Felix, Acting Chairperson Frank Paolantonio Aldo Ceconi Paul Phillips Robert Ponzini, Counsel James Margotta, Building Inspector Tom Homan, Village Administrator Absent: John Arcate Edward Swaby The Business meeting of March 12, 1987 began at 10:00 p.m. Their was no old business to consider. In regard to the first hearing of the night, of Mr. & Mrs. Brown, Ms. Jane HoganFelix asked the Board how they felt about the application. Mr. Paolantonio pointed out that their are no negative comments from any of the neighbors from all directions of the Brown's. Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the Board if their was any further discussion. Mr. Ceconi made a motion that the Board grant this variance; Mr. Paolantonio seconded his motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. In regard to the second hearing of the night, of Sharon Sousa, Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the Board how they felt about the application. She pointed out that Mr. Sousa did provide the Board with pictures for file. The Board discussed the matter deciding that the fence will stay as is to give the village counsel more time for discussion and a chance to see the fence for themselves. It will stay open until the next meeting which is scheduled for April 9, 1987. Mr. Paolantonio made a motion that the hearing be closed until next meeting; Mr. Ceconi seconded his motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. In regard to the third hearing of the night, of Rodriguez Enterprises, Ms. HoganFelix asked the Board how they felt about the application. Ms. Hogan-Felix had a question regarding the number of parking spaces accounted for. Mr. Hughes explained that their would be a total of 13 spaces; 12 being inside, 1 outside. Ms. Hogan-Felix commented that it would be odd to have one space on the outside of the building (by itself). Ms. Hogan-Felix asked the Board if their were any problems or comments. Mr. Ceconi made a motion that the application be granted; Mr. Phillips seconded his motion. All Board members present voted in favor of the motion. In regard to the fourth hearing of the night, of Mr. William Rountry, Ms. HoganFelix asked the Board how they felt about the application. Ms. Hogan-Felix pointed out that their was some concern regarding the second story. Mr. Phillips recommended that the Rountry's make a revision of the height on the second floor. A decision was made to make the garage 15 feet high; 8 ft. - 1st floor, 7 ft. - 2nd floor (sloped). ^aifc^i^a^is^^a#A^^5sM&^i ^ - ^ t ^ S g « 5 l ^ s>.4z&&* s_-£J^& &&aikaaf. �With the measurement changes, the Rountry's were asked to resubmit the plans for verification of measurements. Mr. Paolantonio made a motion that the hearing be closed; Mr, Phillips seconded his motion. All members present voted in favor of the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Murray 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-1987 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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