https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a2fefed36e1dc0a667c86d30dea8c389.pdf c4eee582d7565d50b1731827caa959da PDF Text Text I Approved/with respec£^€o substance and form: Village Attorney Datj Approved by the Dated: Filed with Village Clerk Clork or Deputy Clerk Dated: ifj,-* I<J~J •'JisM 1 Date/of 4leeting �A regular Zoning Board Meeting was held on January 15,1997 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Members Present: Robert Anello, Chairman Linda Moiron Gary McLean James Timmings, in John Morabito Absent: Nicholas Cicchetti Miguel Jiminez Also Present: James Margotta, Building Inspector Janet Gandolfo, Esq. IN THE MATTER OF ANTONIO AND LUCIA RENTA. 76 NEW BROADWAY. SLEEPY HOLLOW. NEW YORK 10591 Proof of return receipts were submitted to the Building Inspector. Mr. Sam Viera, the architect for the applicant stated that the location of the detached accessory shed is 5 V4 ft. closer to Spruce Street. The proposed plans are to make the shed in line with the existing house. A variance requires 3 ft. east of the retaining wall. There is a concrete walk used now which is not good access to the shed. The applicant is requesting a 2ft. variance. This is not a permanent structure. If it were two feet from the property line a variance would not be needed. The hardship is that the land is sloped, it is difficult to take mowers and equipment in and out. This structure would be moved not rebuilt. The hardship consists of the physical confinement. The structure has been up for 12 to 14 months. It was put up without a Building Permit. A letter was submitted to the Building Inspector by Mr. Al Williams of 11 Spruce St. (Official Minutes) stating that steel beams have been put up. Mr. Margotta stated that the applicant intended to use them as grape bars and there is no violation if they are sunk into concrete. Mr. Viera stated that there is ability to access the wall. The shed could easily be taken away in case of an emergency. Mr. William is fully aware that he can have permission to go on the property if he had to. Mr. Anello asked if this was an adverse impact or self-created. The shed was put up without a Building Permit and it would be a matter of convenience which would inconvenience the neighbors. �PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Williams of 11 Spruce Street submitted pictures to the Zoning Board, pictures of the current shed. (Official minutes). Discussion ensued regarding the height of accessory use. The wall is 2- 20ft. high. Mr. Morabito made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr. Anello stated that the structure was installed without a Building Permit and also has not heard anything that satisfies the criteria. This is self- created difficulty. Mr. Morabito agreed with Mr. Anello, the shed could be turned around. It was erected without a building permit. Mr. Morabito feels that the grade is not that bad. There is no loss of square footage and it has the access of Spruce Street. Mr. Timmings agreed and stated that the applicant could turn it 90 degrees and still conform with the setback. Mr. McLean stated that Mr. Williams does have a point. There is no room between the shed and the wall to work. Mr. Williams will only be hurt. The applicant could take it down and seek a permit. Ms. Moiron stated that she feels it is self-created. Mr. Anello made a motion to deny the variance, seconded by Mr. Morabito. Motion carried unanimously. IN THE MATTER OF ELLA SCHEINWALD. 469 MUNROE AVENUE. SLEEPY HOLLOW. NEW YORK 10591. Mr. Sean McCarthy is the architect for the applicant and submitted photos of the property to the Board. The property was purchase approximately 12 years ago. The applicant would like to put an extension on the south side. This would be a extended 5 feet for additional space. Now it is being used as a playroom. To continue the existing structure the applicant would have to add 5 feet in the front. If it was proposed from the rear it would not be feasible; Adding the extension to the front would add aesthetic value. This direction seems to be the most practical space. Mr. Morabito made a motion to close the Public Hearing seconded by Mr. Timmings. Motion carried. Mr. Anello abstained. Mr. Morabito stated that he has no problem with the structure and that it will look presentable. �Mr. Morabito made a motion to grant the variance, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. IN THE MATTER OF CHRIS SKELLY. 130 NEW BROADWAY. SLEEPY HOLLOW. NEW YORK 10591 Mr. Bob Shilmay is the architect for the applicant. Mr. Shilmay stated that the applicant has a small home and would like to add a two story addition. Photos of the home were submitted to the Board. The addition is conforming. Drawings show elevations, some height and roof lines. The garage is basically in the ground. It is the existing structure that does not conform, not the addition. Mr. Ceconi of 120 New Broadway stated that the garage is one of the oldest in Webber Park. The extension would involve adding a family den, and the rear entry laundry area needs additional space. The upstairs would involve replenishing the bedroom. Mr. Mario DiFelice of 35 Gory Brook Road and Mr. Ceconi of 120 New Broadway are both in favor of the addition. Mr. Morabito made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Morabito made a motion to grant the variance, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES Mr. Anello made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1996 as written, seconded by Ms. Moiron. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Anello made a motion to approve the minutes of October 1996 as written with one correction, page two should read leeway, seconded by Mr. Morabito. Motion carried unanimously. Being no further business, Mr. Morabito made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Timmings. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Christine A. Zambrano Recording Secretary � 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-1997 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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