https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c1994641670b573d14dbb2694f896295.pdf 8f332821f2f9d9f6d2e01bc160a4c053 PDF Text Text Approved w i t h r e s p e c t t o s u b s t a n c e and form tcflmey Dated: <?->o ~ g*j Approved by t h e Zoning : / " - ^ - ^ F i l e d w i t h Deputy Clerk C l e r k o r Deputy Clerk Dated: 9 / a / / i P 1 3-tfc- ft? Date of Meeting of Appeals �PUBLIC HEARING . NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. AUGUST 16th, 1989 A Public Hearing was held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of North Tarrytown on the above date. PRESENT: Stephen Maceyak, Chairman Jerome Fine Frank Paolantonio John Cappello ABSENT: Raymond Dool Vincent Buonanno James Karr ALSO PRESENT: John J. Hughes, Jr. Village Attorney Chairman Maceyak called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. 1. Matter of Tucci, 304 No. Washington Street, North Tarrytown The Clerk read the Public Notice to hear and consider an appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector in denying a building permit for the installation of a kitchen*in the basement of a two-family residence at 304 North Washington Street, North Tarrytown, N.Y. in that it would be creating a third dwelling unit and would not meet the State and Building Code requirements. The said premises are known and designated on Village Tax Assessment Map as Section 15, Block 13, Lot 13. Chairman Maceyak asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Ms. Lynn Farrell, representing Anthony & Serena Tucci owners of 304 North Washington Street stated that due to the fact that the matter was in the local Justice Court, and required variances from New York State Department of Housing, she respecfully requested an adjournment of the hearing. She stated that Mrv'*& Mrs. Tucci were requesting permission from the Zoning Board in order to install a kitchen at premises owned by them. Mr. Fine moved, seconded by Mr. Cappello that the hearing be adjourned to a later date. Carried. Mr. Margotta, Building Inspector requested that notices be sent to all those interested parties and a legal notice be inserted in the newspaper. �Dr. Richard Sweet, 309 North Washington Street stated that he and his wife were against granting a variance and submitted a letter outlining their objections, which he wished to be made a part of the minutes. Mrs. Patricia Perry, 305 North Washington Street stated she was against granting the variance due to the parking situation on North Washington Street and felt there should be no permits granted for additional apartments in the area. Mr. Maceyak stated that the Tucci Family would have to apply to the State and they should come back to the Zoning Board when that step was completed. 2. Matter of Laurentino Rodriques, 56 Clinton Street, North Tarrytown - (35 Clinton Street Property) Mr. Hughes stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Rodriques withdrawing his application for a variance for a two-family residence but wishes a variance to permit a one-family residence. After a discussion, Mr. Paolantonio moved, seconded by Mr. Cappello that Mr. Rodrigues be granted a variance for a one-family dwelling at 35 Clinton Street on the following conditions: 1. That all work on the second floor apartment be removed, which includes the kitchen, f„„ „ " 2]. That all electric and gas service meters to the second apartment be removed to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. Carried. Mr. Rodrigues had established economic hardship to the satisfaction of the Board. Mr. Cappello moved, seconded by Mr. Paolantonio that a Final Inspection be made by the Building Inspector before a Certificate of Occupancy is granted. Carried. 3. Matter of Immaculate Conception Church - Multi-family at former Methodist Church on Depeyster Street. Chairman Maceyak stated that Mr. afolan who represents the Immaculate Conception Church would discuss the plans for the property belonging to the Church on Depeyster Street. Mr. Nolan stated there would be five one-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment, all with separate entrances. Mr. Nolan stated that the buildings would be sold as condominums and run by an association formed by the tenants �-3He stated there were to be "buffer" zones of high shubbery around the property. He also stated there would be exterior lighting with heavy shading so that neighbors would not be disturbed. Mrs. Judith Washburn, Washington Street, stated thattier-propertyadjourns the property in question and was concerned about the density and the noise. Mr. Christopher Sarro, Attorney for I.T.A.L.O. questioned the impact of additional traffic in the neighborhood and felt that too many variances were being requested and felt that the Church should put the property on the market "as is". Mr. DonaldjCaetano, Lawrence Avenue, stated that the Board would be "Spot Zoning" if the variances were granted. Mr. Maceyak stated he felt it would not be "Spot Zoning". Mr. Paolantonio stated that the building which has not been used as a Church for many years cannot be used as a Church without variances and felt there was a conflict between two factions in the Church. Mr. Fine stated that he would like to know more about the construction of the present building, but felt that basically it would benefit the village. He also stated that the matter might be referred to the Architectural Review Board for their views. Mr. Nolan stated they were preparing to go before the Planning Board as they had many questions regarding catch basins, trees, parking and type of construction. Mr. Nolan, also stated that they needed the variances regarding set-backs in order to proceed with Plans and Drawings. Mrs. Washburn stated that the Church was quite old and wondered if it oould withstand new construction. After a discussion, Mr. Nolan stated that "Site Plans" will be reviewed by the Planning Board and will be filed with the Office of Land Records in White Plains. Mr. Ugo Checctii, College Avenue stated that:as Chairman of the Parking Authority for the Village of North Tarrytown, he was informing the Board that the site was considered for Off-Street Parking. He felt that the Board should take this fact into consideration before granting variances for the apartments. Mr. Maceyak stated that according to the plans there would be ample parking "on site". �-4Mr. Ralph CelIante, Hudson Terrace, Trustee of the Immaculate Conception Church stated that parking was needed but affordable housing was also needed in the Village. He felt that Church would be doing a.good service to the community, instead of selling it outright and perhaps having it torn down. There 'being no further comments, Mr. Fine moved, ^seconded by Mr. Cappello that the Public Hearing be closed. Carried. BUSINESS SESSION Mr. Fine moved, seconded by Mr, Cappello that the Zoning Board accept the Plan as presented and that special attention be paid by the Planning Board to environmental consequences, architectural integrity and to traffic flow. Carried. Mr. Fine moved, seconded by Mr. Paolantonio that the matter be referred to the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board and that the following variances be granted: 1. Conversion of Section 16, Block 15, Lots 3 & 4 be converted from a Church to a Residential Structure with condominium ownership. • 2. A front yard requirement is waived, while proposed plans indicate a side yard of 1.48' minimum and a total of 11.48*. The area variances on the ground that the applicant had demonstrated practical difficulties in terms of an existing structure being on the premises. Further, the Board found that there were special circumstances owing to the size of the property and that strict application of the ordinance would deprive the owner of reasonable permitted use for the property. The Board finally found that multi-family housing was a good permitted use for the property. Mr. Maceyak polled the Board as follows: Mr. Fine Mr. Paolantonio Mr. Cappello Yes Yes Yes Mr. Maceyak declared the variances granted. • 4. Matter of Amenta - 230 North Brpadway. North Tarrytown Mr. Amenta presented a report to the Board stating ^^l^l&-^iSS.i.Sz-i-^ll^i&M4Miii^m- �-5that the report was a lengthy one and the Board should review it within the next two weeks. He presented a "model" of the project to the Board as previously requested. Mr. Amenta stated that there would be parking for one police car during the daylight hours and unlimited in the evening hours. He stated that the Planning Board was asking the Village Board to create a "Loading Zone" and that the N.Y. S. D.O.T. did not object to the "Loading Zone" as shown on the plans. Mr. Aments stated that with a sub-division, if either building were to be sold they would each have their own parking lot. Mr. Fine felt that provisions should be made for more police parking, and felt that the building as proposed was too big for the lot. Mr. Maceyak asked if the Amentas had approached the Village Board of Trustees about presenting the project for their comments. He felt that the police car parking and the loading zone were very important issues and a trade-off might be made. Mr. Fine stated that two parking spaces could be given to the village under an easement and not as a rental. Mr. Cappello stated that the entrance and exi were dangerous and felt that a "No Left Turn" going north on Route 9 (Broadway) should be permitted. Mr. Maceyak stated that the Board would review the Impact Study, and stated that the Village Board of Trustees; would have to make a decision on the "Loading Zone". The matter was adjourned until the September meeting of the Board. 5. Minutes of Meeting - June 21, 1989 & July 19, 1989. Mr. Cappello moved, seconded by Mr. Paolontonio that the minutes of June 21, 19 89 be approved as submitted. Carried, Mr. Cappello moved, seconded by Mr. Fine that the minutes of July 19, 1989 be approved as submitted. Carried. • - . , f ^ . W T * ° «.* • * !"• •>'• •• *' " : •-* ..fj - ' ' kfa*'??"** b e i n 9 no further business to come before the Board, Mr]hdcippello moved, seconded by Mr. Fine that the Ap.ipeetia£jg b&Jctyly adjourned. Carried Respectfully s V Irene Amato Acting Clerk �RESOLVED: 1. The Zoning Board of Appeals (the "Board") of the Village of North Tarrytown hereby designates itself "Lead Agency" for purpose of considering the environmental effects of the following project: Applicant: Rodriguez Premises: 56 Clinton Street Project: 2. 0ne family residence The Board has examined a Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared by the applicant. 3. The action as above described is an unlisted action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Part 617 of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder, and will, in and of itself, not have a significant effect on the environment, so that no Environmental Impact Statement is required or need be filled therefor. 4. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be deemed to indicate or suggest that subsequent submissions for development of the property will not require the preparation and filing of for the Environmental Impact Statements. 5. This resolution is a Negative Declaration purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Local Law Environmental Quality Review Act for the Village of North Tarrytown, and will be kept on file at the Village Hall and be available for public examination. Dated : f-wflVillage Counsel �RESOLVED: 1. t The Zoning Board of Appeals (the "Board") of the Village of North Tarrytown hereby designates itself "Lead Agency" for purpose of considering the environmental effects of the following project: Applicant: Immaculate Conception Church Premises: College Avenue Section 16, Block 15, Lots 3-4 Conversion to Residential Project: 2. The Board has examined a Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared by the applicant. 3. The action as above described is an unlisted action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Part 617 of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder, and will, in and of itself, not have a significant effect on the environment, so that no Environmental Impact Statement is required or need be filled therefor. 4. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be deemed to indicate or suggest that subsequent submissions for development of the property will not require the preparation and filing of for the Environmental Impact Statements. 5. This resolution is a Negative Declaration purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Local Law Environmental Quality Review Act for the Village of North Tarrytown, and will be kept on file at the Village Hall and be available for public examination. I Dated: ^yd'2 ] /K 0. U Village Counsel � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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