https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/41dad89a56c911cba9d2b7b7be080203.pdf b2a1826042f43edb7083ed9d99543a1f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD MEETING July 19,2000 The meeting was called to order by Peter Koffler, Acting Chair at 8:02 p.m. Present: James Galgano Eliot Martone Linda Moiron Peter Koffler John Moribito Miguel Jiminez Absent Robert Anello, Chairman Also Present: James Margotta (Building Inspector) Ed Lammers (Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Stenographer) Agenda: a) Frank Camilliere b) Diana Abboud 106 Depeyster St. 249 N. Broadway Announcements: A temporary Chairman needed to be appointed. Eliot Martone nominated Peter Koffler. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous. a) Diana Abboud This is an application for a use variance. The Public Notice was read aloud. The Chair stated that the following items have been received: 1) Returns 2) petition 3) letter dated 5/24/00 from Jim Margotta 4) letter dated 6/14/00 from WestchesterGov.com Diana Abboud described how she acquired this property. She stated that she financially depends on the garage rental to support the expenses on the property. James Galgano asked how long has the tenant been there. Jim Margotta responded that the current tenant has been there for 6 months. Jim Margotta stated that the body shop was a non-conforming use. �V Miguel Jiminez asked how long was the body shop there. Jim Margotta responded over 20 years. The Chair opened the public hearing. Dan Gavin (Scarborough, NY) stated that it is difficult to conduct his audiology business with all of the noise that this business generates. He also stated that the occupants perform painting outside of the garage and the fumes are strong. The noise was the main complaint. Diana Abboud stated that the Department of Health said to install a fan inside the garage to help with the fumes. Eliot Martone asked if vehicles could make it down the driveway to make deliveries. Diana Abboud responded that a van could fit down the driveway. Frank Ammenta (245 North Broadway) stated that the auto body shop was there before. He also stated that it is far worse now then before. He also stated that he receives lots of complaints from his tenants. Antonio Teckshara (iron works owner) had his son translate for him. He stated that the body shop would have to grind and paint also so there is really no difference between the two businesses. Frank Ammenta also stated that a lot of work is performed outside. The Chair asked if the business operates during normal business hours. Frank Ammenta responded yes. Miguel Jiminez made a motion to close the public hearing. James Galgano seconded. It was unanimous. Ed Lammers stated that a use variance requires hard financial data. The applicant has not presented this information. James Galgano asked what is the proposed use. Jim Margotta responded that the use would be light manufacturing. James Galgano stated that financial information is needed. He stated that there was no hardship presented to the Board. The Chair agreed. The Chair also stated that the Board should see if this is the only conforming use for this property. Linda Moiron asked how long was the area vacant since the auto body shop moved out and the current business moved in. Diana Abboud responded 3 months. Linda Moiron asked the applicant how was the vacancy advertised. Zoning Board Meeting, July 19, 2000 2 �Diana Abboud responded that it was advertised in the Pennysaver for 3 months. The Chair informed the applicant that there were two options: 1) The Board could vote tonight. If the request was denied, another application could not be submitted for 6 months. 2) Ask for an adjournment and come back next month with financial data to support the hardship request. The applicant requested an adjournment. Eliot Martone stated that an adjournment is not a motion to approve. The Chair stated that the applicant needs to: 1) Present hard financial data. 2) Explain why this is the only use that would work. Miguel Jiminez stated that the applicant should also address the ventilation issue. He stated that the applicant come to the Board with plans and hard data for the ventilation corrections. The Chair stated that the current iron business could operate until then but only on the inside. Adjourn until 09/20/00 meeting. b) Frank Camilliere This is a continuation of a prior application. Ron Tumquist (Architect) gave an overview of the building history. He also gave an overview of the proposed use. Ron Turnquist stated that the business is not open to the public. It is just for his personal samples. It would not be used as a warehouse or for storage. The hours of operation would be flexible. There are two (2)-parking spaces required. Eliot Martone asked if there are any other employees. Frank Camilliere responded no. Eliot Martone asked if there would be a sign limiting for trade use only. Frank Camilliere responded that it would be by appointment only. Linda Moiron asked if the applicant performs residential work. Frank Camilliere responded yes. Zoning Board Meeting, July 19, 2000 ,s£.-~h--.—. .£-^*\_»»ijH^,^^-,* A ,,j*^s-<_,--t J j^s.«i-^i,j;~s*-"'i-^'^^.'-^^v^^-^^^^^s^Mimii-^^^iiM^^^ �James Galgano asked if there would be a show room at this location. Frank Camilliere responded no. Miguel Jiminez stated that Cortlandt Street has ho parking problems until 4pm. Linda Moirbh asked if the applicant would be working after hours. Frank Camilliere responded yes. Frank Camilliere stated that he rents a parking space nearby. The Chair opened the public hearing. John Moribito made a motion to close the public hearing. Miguel Jiminez seconded. It was unanimous. Ed Lammers stated that this is a limited use application. If the use changes, the variance no longer exists. Eliot Martone made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1) no more than one employee at any one time 2) by appointment only 3) for this business only 4) if size increases, the applicant must return for a new variance. John Moribito seconded. It was unanimous. Other Topics: There was an open discussion on the Elizabeth Mascia childcare center application from last meeting. After the open discussion, John Moribito made a motion to re-consider the application. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous. The minutes for May 2000 were reviewed and unanimously approved as submitted. The minutes for June 2000 were reviewed and approved 5-0 (Miguel Jiminez abstained). Eliot Martone made a motion to adjourn. James Galgano seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourn to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Zoning Board Meeting, July 19,2000 4 � 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-2000 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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