https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/cbb987dcc0e7ea37558a07f143d287cf.pdf 99b5cedaf3c4b172429c1a2c38eaf4f6 PDF Text Text I r * Approved with respect to substance and form: Village Attorrfey Dafted: ^ ^ / W Approved by the Zoning Board Chairman or Acting Chairman Dated: SJ/p/^u. Filed with Village Clerk Clerk or Deputy Cler Dated: (X. C^ Date of Meeting W: - W_„^-r U,Uij?S--^ -*&. - = ">-.-"- -»«""-.=££• ^-Jfe_«^^^^_„s=. rew «•!* ^fi£LiKr*ii* i.i'^^a^^3s^:^^^*&^i^iiZ^^*&^^.ii^^^^ �REGULAR MEETING NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK MARCH 23rd, 1994 A regular meeting of the North Tarrytown Zoning Board of Appeals was held on March 23rd, 1994 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York. PRESENT: George Fitzpatrick, Chairman John Morabito Frank Paolontonio Michael Masias Mary Galgano ABSENT Rhonda Mauhs Juan Pu.jadas ALSO PRESENT: at 8:00 1. Donal Walsh, Village Attorney James Margotta, Building Inspector Chairman Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order P.M. CHRISTINE MANGIERI, 404 No. Broadway-Continued-Certificate of Occupancy for a Three Family Residence. Attorney Gerald Klein, representing Mrs. Mangieri brought the Board up to date on the status of the building and requested that the Board grant a Certificate of Occupancy for a three family residence with a store on the ground floor. Chairman Fitzpatrick asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board on the matter. Village Attorney Donal Walsh stated that a letter was received by the Board from the Code Enforecement Officer stating he had reinspected the premises and found that all violations have been removed. (Copy of letter dated March 22nd, 1994 in official minutes). Mr. Paolontonio moved, seconded by M r . Morabito that pursuant to SEQRA, this ia a Type II Action and will have no adverse impact on the environment. Carried. Mr. Paolontonio moved, seconded by M r . Morabito that the request be granted and that the records of the Village be corrected to reflect the building as a three family residence with a retail store on the ground floor, and that the Building Inspector be directed to make periodic inspections to insure that the building remains a three family residence with a store. Carried. �-2% / 2. PUBLIC HEARING-ROCK OF SALVATION CHURCH, Day Care Center 131 Cortlandt Street-Former Con Edison Sub-Station. Clerk read the notice of Public Hearing to hear and consider an appeal by Rock of Salvation Church from a decision of the Building Inspector which denied a building permit for construction/modification of existing structure into a Church and Day Care Center on the following grounds: - *the maximum lot coverage permitted is 35 percent; coverage as shown is 69.5 percent. ^required front yard is 25 ft. front yard as shown is 0 ft. *side yard required: one side 14 ft., both sides together are 14.2 ft. *day care centers are not a provided use in either the C-2 or R-5 Districts; same being permitted only in H District. Schedule of Regulations of the Village Zoning Further, 62-14 E requires 38 parking spaces; none are provided. Miguel Jimenez presented the Affidavits of Service to the Clerk. Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mrs. Galgano to open the Public Hearing. Carried. Mr. Stevens, Attorney for the Church outlined proposed project for the Board to review. the Mr. Ron Turnquist, Architect for the project presented tentative drawings for the proposed project and stated it was the intent of the Church to create a church in stages, and a day care center as funds became available. He stated that the project would conform to N.Y.S. Codes and local codes, and noted the Church was before the Board to seek several variances. He stated that most of the churches in the area do not provide parking and most of the church congregation will be walking to church. As a mitigating measure for the lack of parking, they have two mini-buses which will be used to pick up older members. M r . Stevens stated that the.building is an eyesore as it now stands and it will be an improvement to the area. Mr. Stevens stated that the Church has approximately 140 members whose average income is approximately $15,000. per year. Most of them live in the area and do not own cars and will walk to Church. M r . Stevens stated they have raised approximately $135,000 towards the purchase of the Church property, which has been empty for quite sometime and is an attractive nuisance + \ i i s . % "5 %**••% ,---:3s3^*»»#,i;5i»~ , -^^•^*x^£^A:^i^i^ii&k^^msA^&i^M^^,^^^i^^M. �-3Mr. Stevens also stated the Church would provide a much needed service to the entire community. Mr. Stevens presented a petition to the Chairman, signed by what he alleged to be some 600 residents of the community. Mrs. Catherine Krolicki, Cedar Street stated there were enough churches in the area that were tax exempt and there would be no parking for churchgoers. She stated that the area was already congested with parking, especially on the week-ends when residents are not working. Mrs. Krolicki asked if there were only 140 members why they needed a 300 seat church and wanted to know where all the people would be coming from and where they would park. She stated that not all prople walk to Church. She also stated there were two bars directly across from the Church and they do not go together. Mr. Walsh noted for the record that new bars are prohibited near a Church; new Churches are not prohibited near bars. Mr. Tunrquist agreed, stating that a bar could not be opened within 200 feet of a Church, but a Church could be opened within 200 feet of a bar. Mrs. Krolicki asked where the children would be playing as there are no outside facilities. She also stated that in her opinion, you could not keep children locked inside a building. The Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church located in Tarrytown, N.Y. stated that the area was in need of rehabilitation and a Church would be ideal for the area. He stated if the Board does not grant the request the Church could appeal to Albany. He stated the Board should grant the request so that the area would not deteriorate further. Carol Jones, Hunter Avenue, North Tarrytown stated she was in favor of the project and asked that the Board seriously consider the project for approval. Freddie Flores, 13 Elm Street, North Tarrytown stated he was in favor of the Board granting the request in order that they could have their own place of worship. John Jimenez, 95 Beekman Avenue, north Tarrytown state he was a student at.Sleepy.Hollow High School and was a member of the Church for over eleven years. He stated that all service of the Church are free and that people donate food to be given t poor members of the Church. Miguel Jimenez stated he has lived in the community for many years and stated that most of the members of the Church will be walking to the Church and there is no parking in North Tarrytown at all. Mr. Jimenez stated many of the members of the Church are property woenrs and pay taxes. He -"stated that the Church has set a goal to rid the lower village of drugs and alcohol. �Mrs. Margaret Kantowicz, Cedar Street stated there was too much drinking, littering and noise in the area. The Rev. Santiago, Pastor of the Rock of Salvation Church stated he came to the area in 1980 to set up a Church for the Spanish Community and feels that the downtown area of the Village needs a Church. He stated through the years the Church has rented space from the Salvation Army, First Reformed Church and the Methodist Church and now the want their own Church. Rev. Santiago felt that having their own Church building would have an impact on the young people of the community. James McCrae, 100 College Avenue, North Tarrytown stated he was in favor of granting permission for the Church as he felt it would bring decency to the neighborhood. Jose Chevera, 95 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown stated he was a Correction Officer for the County of Westchester and has lived in North Tarrytown most of his life. He was in favor of granting permission as he felt that more deliquent youths would not have to be imprisoned if a Church or Youth Program is in effect. Nancy Vargas, Ossining, New York stated she was a member of the congregation for thirty years and asked the Board to grant the variances requested. George Rivera, White Plains, New York stated he came to Church by bus and was in favor of the Board granting permissioner for the Church and Day Care Center. Discussion followed regarding parking, Church, day care center, mini-bus parking and noise. There being no further comments Dr. Masias moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito that the Public Hearing be closed. Carried. Mrs. Galgano stated that the main issue is that 300 people will be coming into the area, either walking or by car and bus. Her main concern was safety and where all the cars would be parking. Rev. Santiago stated that the mini-buses would be driving around the village picking up members and driving them to the Church. He stated that 9 5 % of his congregation is from North Tarrytown and Tarrytown and the remainder come from Ossining and White Plains, and they will park where they can find a space. Mr. Paolontonio asked if they had considered providing parking on the first floor of the building, to alleviate some of the problems. Mr. Turnquist stated it would b.e too costly. �-5Chairman Fitzpatrick stated he works in the area and the area has gone from bad to worse and is a disaster. Mr. Fitzpatrick also stated that the Zoning Code does not permit Pay Care Centers. After a discussion regarding the number of local residents who are members of the Church, Mr. Morabito stated the issue was.not how many local residents were members but where they would park. Mrs. Galgano asked if they had tried to purchase adjoining properties in order to create parking. Rev. Santiago stated they have approached the parcels adjoining the property and have discussed with the owners the sale of the property. He stated at the present time they do not have funds available for the purchase. He also stated most of his members will be walking to Church. Dr. Masias stated the Board has granted permission to the Korean Church and several other retail stores that could not provide parking. Mrs. Galgano stated that the Korean Church was always a Church and parking on Route 9 on Sunday is available. They also park in Amenta's parking lot which is across the street from the Church. Dr. Masias stated that no matter what goes into the building there will be a parking problem and feels that a Church would be the lesser of several evils regarding congestion Mr. Walsh stated that an issue before the Board as to Day Care is a "Use Variance" but the Church itself is a permitted use, and while they can ask the Board for a "Day Care Center Use" the Zoning Board of Appeals is only one step in Day Care approval. Discussion followed regarding the various phases of construction and the cost and time frame of the project. Mr. Turnquist stated that "Phase I" would be progressing if funds were available and the Sanctuary would be build within a year. Dr. Masias moved, seconded by M r . Morabito that pursuant to SEQRA, this is a Type II Action and will have no adverse impact on the environment. Carried. Dr. Masias moved, seconded by Mr. Paolontonio that the variances be granted as requested in the application of the Rock of Salvation Church, including set back, day care center, sideyard, parking and lot coverage. �Chairman Fitzpatrick polled the Board as follows Mr. Morabito Mr. Paolontonio Dr. Masias Mrs. Galgano Mr. Fitzpatrick Yes Yes Yes Abstain Yes Chairman Fitzpatrick declared the motion carried MINUTES Mr. Morabito moved, seconded by Mr. Paolontonio that the Minutes of the meeting held on February 16th, 1994 be accepted as submitted. Carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Galgano moved, seconded by Mr. Morabito that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respactfully submitted, ~y^ kene Am a t o Acting Clerk �'Sean Treacv, Mayor Linda David Administrator Donal M. Walsh. Jr. Village Counsel Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk Frank Anzovino Treasurer TRUSTEES Morris Alter Steven D. Baderian Nicholas W. Cicchetti John T. Hayes, Jr. Michael Hyland Greg T. Jeffers HISTORIC PAST - GREAT FUTURE To: Oames Margotta, Building Inspector & the Zoning Board From: Robert Stiloski, Code Enforcement Officer Date: March 22,1994 Re: Mangeri, North Broadway Reinspected this past week and fonud that all the violations making this a 5 unit building have been removed. It now conforms to a 3 family. Seperation walls that made the large apartments into 2 units were removed, thus returned to original approved status. m § if-- "tfi IS": fe-' m m- 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York 10591 (914)631-1440 � 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-1994 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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