https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/13d7e17d14d00081805c2a8d775cee86.pdf e823b49ef053417b0d6fdd9b516b6d62 PDF Text Text \ K *' • ~:c:.£r •:-;•• - : ^ f ed with respect to substance and .fo^rm: -. - W Village Atto Dated: .' - ' -i ' Approved by the Zoning Board * Wj^-.'Zaa Ctya^Lrman or • Acting Chairman Filed with Village Clerk Clerk or Deputy Clerk Dated: J ^ r ^ Y ^ Date of Meeting f ~ ^ -x'-,&.-***.• ^ • • • ^ k 5 u ~ r f ^ g j ^ ^ ^ �Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting North Tarrytown, New York December 18th, 1991 A regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held on the above date in the Village Hall, North Tarrytown, New York. PRESENT: Jerome Fine, Chairman Costas Bournis John Morabito Frank Paolontonio Mary Galgano Juan Pujdas George Fitzpatrick ALSO PRESENT: James Margotta, Building Inspector Robert Spencer, Village Attorney Chairman Fine called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. E.J. Manca-16 Hudson Terrace-Conversion from one family to two family. The Clerk read the public notice to hear and consider an application by E.J. Manca for a variance to permit the conversion of premises know as 16 Hudson Terrace, North Tarrytown, New York (Section 17, Block 13, Lots 4G & 4V) from a one family residence to a two family residence. Chairman Fine asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Ron Turnquist, Architect representing the Manca Family, presented affidavit of service to the Clerk. He outlined the plans of the conversion and presented drawings to the Board. He stated that the family would like to construct a bedroom and bath on the first floor of the dwelling for a handicapped relative. They would then create a second apartment which would relieve the burden of the taxes and maintenance of the house. He stated that most of the houses in the neighborhood are two or more families. There being no further comments Mr. Paolontonio moved, seconded by Mr. Bournis that the hearing be closed. Carried unanimously. Business Meeting A discussion followed regarding the staircase, tandem parking and landscaping. �Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick, that the application for variance be granted as requested. Mr. Fine polled the Board as follows: Mr. Boumis Mr. Morabito Mr. PaolontonioMrs. Galgano Mr. Pujadas Mr. Fitzpatrick- Abstain Yes Abstain Yes Abstain Yes Mr. Fine declared the motion carried. John J. Minardi, 89 New Broadway-Permit the construction of an addition to the residence. The Clerk read the notice to hear and consider an application by John J. Minardi for a variance to permit the construction of an addition to the residence on premises known as 89 New Broadway, North Tarrytown, New York, (Section 17, Block 18, Lots 31 and 32) on a lot containing 3,840 square feet (4,000 square feet is required). Both side yards together are 11.03 feet. Regulations, Part I requires both side yards to be 12'. Chairman Fine asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Ron Turnquist, Architect representing the Minardi family, presented affidavit of service to the clerk. He presented plans for the proposed addition which would create an additional bedroom for a young family. The plans also include a dining room and a deck which would face the west. There being no further comments Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Boumis that the hearing be closed. Carried with Frank Paolontonio abstain. Business Meeting Mrs. Galgano asked if the dwelling was a two or three family dwelling. Mr. Turnquist stated it was now a two family dwelling. There are rooms in the basement level, which were erected in a previous addition. Mr. Paolontonio stated that previous Zoning Board members had inspected the premises and found another apartment in the basement area. He stated the premises were non-conforming when permit was granted for the first addition. There being no further comments Mr. Boumis moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito, that the variance be granted as requested. The Board voted as follows: �Mr. Boumis Mr. Morabito Mr. Paolontonio Mrs. Galgano Mr. Pujadas Mr. Fitzpatrick - Yes Yes Abstain Yes Yes Yes Mr. Fine declared the motion carried. Cassilda Requijo-278 North Washington Street-Variance from sideyard requirements The Clerk read the public notice to hear and consider an application by Cassilda Requijo for a variance from the sideyard requirements of Section 62-8(b) of the Zoning Code, where a minimum 5 foot sideyard is required. The premises known as 278 North Washington Street (Section 15, Block 13, Lot 7), North Tarrytown, New York are situated 2.5 feet from the northerly property line. Chairman Fine asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. John Hughes, Jr., representing the applicant, presented affidavit of service to the clerk. He stated he appeared before the Board some time ago and it was the purpose of that application to establish the property as a non-conforming three family property. He stated there was a fourth apartment in the basement of the premises. His client has examined the code regarding the use and we have decided to apply for an area variance to make the fourth apartment legal. The Code allows more than four families on this particular lot. The only variance needed is 2.5 foot sideyard. The building is situated 2.5. feet from the northerly sideyard and the code requires 5 feet. Mr. Fine questioned the purpose of the request of the applicant. Mr. Hughes stated they wanted to legalize the fourth apartment. He stated that the origin of the fourth apartment is unknown. Because of the location of the building on the lot, an area variance is requested. Mr. Margotta stated that the apartments will be brought up to the Multi-Residence Code which predated the New York State Building Code. He has met with the architect who will be working on the project. There being '• no further comments, Mr. Paolontonio moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito, that the hearing be closed. Carried unanimously. Business Meeting �A discussion followed regarding the fourth apartment. Mr. Paolantonio moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito, that an area variance be granted from the sideyard requirement of Section 62-8(b) of the Zoning Code, where a minimum 5 foot sideyard is required. A sideyard of 2.5 feet from the northerly property would be allowed. Carried unanimously. Hudson Canyon Construction Co-281 North Broadway-Set Back, and Variances and apartments The Clerk read the public notice to hear and consider an application by Hudson Canyon Construction Co. for the following variances for the premises known as 281 North Broadway, North Tarrytown, New York (Section 15, Block 14, Lot 16): use of portions of the building for residential apartments or office space in a C-l Highway commercial zone (permitted uses in a C-l zone do not include residential apartments or office space); use of a driveway approximately 7 feet 6 inches in width (a minimum width of 10 feet is required) ; no front yard setback (20 feet is required) ; use of a loading area of 295 square feet (a loading area of 350 square feet with a minimum width of 10 feet is required) ; and use of the loading area jointly for office and garage occupancy. Mr. Fine asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Mr. Dennis Fitzgerald, Attorney for Hudson Canyon, stated the premises were vacant. The second floor of the building had two apartments and the first floor had offices and a storage garage. A number of variances would be needed. It was the intention of Mr. Muldoon to make renovations and clean up the area and make it a useful building. He has driveway access to enable him access to his property behind the building, although the driveway is less than ten (10) feet in width. Mr. Donald Caetano, Lawrence Avenue, stated that consideration should be shown to the applicant as it would clean up the area. There being no further comments, Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Boumis, that the hearing be closed. Carried unanimously. Business Meeting A discussion followed regarding the granting of variances, the number of offices, walkways, ingress and egress for the apartments, the size of the storage garage, lighting and planting. �It was stated that fifteen parking spaces will be added in the rear of the building and the cosmetics of the building will be improved, the large garage doors in the front of the building will be removed and there will be an entrance at the rear of the building. Thereupon, Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Paolontonio, that a use variance be granted to permit the two apartments, which were pre-existing, and to allow office space on the first floor of the building as requested in the application, and the various other variances requested be granted. It was also stipulated that the garage doors be removed as submitted in the application. Mr. Fine polled the Board as follows: Mr. Boumis Mr. Morabito Mr. PaolontonioMrs. Galgano Mr. Pujadas Mr. Fitzpatrick- Yes Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes Mr. Fine declared the motion carried. Nicholas Lester-147 Depeyster Street-Request for variances The Clerk read the public notice to hear and consider an application by Nicholas Lester for a variance for a front yard setback of 11.82 feet (20.0 feet is required), sideyard setback of no more than 0.20 feet (5.0 feet is required) , a garage and shed with no rear yard setback (25 feet is required) and the height of a fence on a side yard of 6.0 feet (5.0 feet is the allowable maximum height) in connection with the construction of an addition to the residence on premises known as 147 Depeyster Street, North Tarrytown, New York (Section 16, Block 5, Lot 28). Property coverage is 48%. coverage is required. A maximum of 30% property Mr. Fine asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Mr. Lester presented affidavit of service to the Clerk. He stated that the fence had been erected by him but the other violations were prior to his owning the property. He would like to enlarge the first floor apartment and the apartment on the second floor. The building would remain a three family residence. Mr. Charles Zekus, Depeyster Street, stated he was against the granting of the variance and stated Mr. Lester had constructed the fence without a permit and followed the �previous fence line. He also stated that the lot is covered more than is allowed. After a discussion. Mr. Fitzpatrick moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito, that the hearing be closed. Carried unanimously. Business Meeting It was stated that Mr. Lester has three garages and would be adding three parking spaces. The front and sideyard violations are pre-existing. Mr. Paolantonio stated he was familiar with the property as he lives in the neighborhood and had parked his car on the property. He stated that additions were made in 1978 and 1983 without variances being requested. It was stated that permits were granted for the work in 1978 and 1983 but no variances were requested by the previous owner. Discussion followed regarding the various additions and the changes from a one family to a three family residence. Mr. Boumis moved, seconded by Mr. Paolontonio, that the variances be denied as the property was 48% covered, and that Mr. Lester be required to cut the six foot fence down to a five foot fence as called for in the code. Mr. Lester was to be allowed ninety days to conform to the fence code. Carried unanimously. Minutes Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Boumis, that the minutes of October 16th, be approved with minor changes. Mr. Pujadas stated that Page 4 of the minutes should read as follows: "Third Paragraph- in a specific area, consideration should be given to the setback of the existing accessory n buildings in the area for conformity. Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Boumis, that the minutes of the meeting held on November 20th be approved as submitted. Carried unanimously. Mr. Boumis moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito, that the minutes of the meeting held on December 5th be reviewed by the Attorney and submitted for approval at the January meeting. Carried unanimously. �Mr. Fine stated that the Board of Trustees after a public hearing regarding the "garage setback" had turned down the request of the Zoning Board. He stated the Zoning Board should make another recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding the setback. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Boumis, that the same be duly adjourned. Carried unanimously. Executive Session Mr. Spencer reported on the status of the Triana Case which was before the court on appeal by Triana. 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