https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f6ffec3276383a456f1bdb422fd27052.pdf c67d6dc188af61e795abbcaec14c99f7 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING June 19,2002 The meeting was called to order at 8:04 P.M. by Robert Anello, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Absent: Robert Anello, Chairman Linda Moiron James Galgano Peter Koffler Eliot Martone Tom Caposella Sean McCarthy Y'LLAQt °UfiK None Also Present: Philip Zegarelli (Mayor, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety) Anthony Del Vecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: a) Swearing-in of new members b) James Jelenek c) Giovanni Volpacchio d) George Samaras e) Minutes of April 2002 and May 2002 meetings f) Other business Announcements: There were none. a) Swearing-in of new members Mayor Zegarelli stated that in order for members to be properly insured by the Village, they must be formally sworn in. The Mayor asked Sean McCarthy and Tom Caposella to stand. The Mayor swore them in. b) James Jelenek This is a request for an area variance. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. James Jelenek provided copies of the mailings to Bob Stiloski. f>ii2^,i-^t,ik-t»^j"%w*fc:>fci;^-«a-ritv. -•-; -,r*^SB^^3~*fcsiS&l&*'«iSi5M«a^^psa^aai �The Chair read the public notice aloud. The Chair stated that the Board has received the following items. 1) application 2) copy of building plans Ms. Jelenek stated that the adjacent neighbors do not have a problem with the proposed work. She stated that this is the only place that the garage can be built based on the lot size and the location of the house. She stated that there is an existing one-story garage that is in poor condition and is not used. She stated that it would be torn down and a small extension would be built. The Chair asked if the proposed structure would be 5-foot from the side yard and 10-foot from the rear. Ms. Jelenek responded yes. The Chair asked if other neighbors have their garages in the rear. Ms. Jelenek responded yes. The Chair asked if the existing garage could be used. Ms. Jelenek responded no. She stated that the location of the garage makes it unusable. The Chair asked if there were other questions from the Board. There were none. The Chair opened the public hearing. Frank Occhipinti spoke. He stated that he approved of the application. Since there were no other comments, Jim Galgano made a motion to close the public hearing. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The Chair spoke about Code section 62-13. There was an open discussion on whether a variance is required or not. It was decided that the Village Trustees should clarify this section of the Code. Peter Koffler asked about the height of the garage. Ms. Jelenek responded 15-foot maximum. The Chair stated that this is not a self-created hardship. He also stated that it is not out of character with the neighborhood. Jim Galgano made a motion to approve the variance as requested. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, June 19,2002 2 �c) Giovanni Volpacchio This is a continuation from a previous meeting. The Chair asked for clarification on the reason for this application. Bob Stiloski responded that the applicant requires a variance for one parking space. Frank Occhipinti is representing and translating for the applicant. He stated that the house was purchased in an estate sale. Bob Stiloski stated that the Village records indicate a one-family dwelling. He stated that Mt. Pleasant tax records reflect a two-family dwelling. He stated that the property is located in a two-family zoning district. The Chair asked why is the variance for one space. Bob Stiloski responded that one space was grandfathered in so only one additional space would be required. The Chair stated that the building is non-conforming due to parking. He stated that since the non-conformity is changing, the entire property needs a variance. There was an open discussion on the number of spaces needed. It was determined that 2 spaces are needed. Jim Galgano asked if the building is currently a 2-family dwelling. Frank Occhipinti responded yes. The Chair asked if the building has been a 2-family dwelling for a long time. Frank Occhipinti responded yes. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Sean McCarthy asked what the basement was used for. Frank Occhipinti responded for storage and the boiler. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, Jim Galgano made a motion to close the public hearing. Peter Koffler seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The Chair stated that this is not a self-created hardship since it has existed since the property was purchased. Linda Moiron asked if the applicant had been paying taxes on a 2-family residence. Frank Occhipinti responded yes. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, June 19,2002 3 �Linda Moiron made a motion to approve the variance under the condition that the Village representatives from the Department of Fire & Life Safety can inspect the property. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). d) George Samaras This was adjourned to next meeting. e) Minutes of April 2002 meetingThe minutes for April 2002 were reviewed. Jim Galgano made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Peter Koffler seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The minutes for May 2002 were reviewed. The following corrections were noted: On page 3, change: "The Chair commented that the variance requested is substantial. The Code requires a read yard setback of 25-feet and the applicant is proposing a setback of 2 lA- feet. He also stated that the shed was a self-created hardship." To read: "The Chair commented that the variance requested is substantial. The Code requires a rear yard setback of 25-feet and the applicant is proposing a setback of 2 lA- feet. He also stated that the shed was a self-created hardship." Eliot Martone made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Jim Galgano seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). f) Other Business The Board stated that there would not be a meeting in August. Linda Moiron made a motion to re-elect Robert Anello as Chairman. Peter Koffler seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Eliot Martone made a motion to adjourn. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Adjourned at 8:46 p.m. to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, June 19,2002 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/. 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