https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/2ecd4b6c1b46c4d7ac6e6ea0b1ae11bd.pdf d9f0129f011c50bc65125da7d425ebfe PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING -APPROVED April 23, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Robert Anello, Chairman at 8:00 P.M. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Robert Anello, Chairman Eliot Martone Peter Koffler Sean McCarthy Tom Capossela James Galgano Absent : Linda Moiron Also Present: Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony Del Vecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Grace Malandrino 2) Minutes of the February and March 2003 meetings 104 Gordon Ave Announcements: The Chair stated that the Cirillo Rodriguez application would be moved to the next meeting. The Chair stated that the Board could make a final determination at that time. The Chair made a motion to make a final determination at the next meeting whether the applicant is present or not. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 1) Grace Malandrino This is an application for area variances to construct a rear addition to the residence where the existing dwelling has the following non-compliances: Proposed Front yard is 11’-8” Required Min. front yard of 20-ft on Gordon and Rice Lot coverage 53.4% Max lot coverage is 35% Lot is 3,840 square feet 4,000 square lot is required �Side yard is 2 foot Minimum of 3-feet is required. Side yards combined are 4.5 feet Both side yards combined must be 12 feet Garage separation from addition-7.5 ft Minimum of 10-ft is required Garage setback is 2’-2” Rear yard of 25 feet is required The Chair asked if the returns were received. Ed Lammers responded yes. The public notice was read aloud. The Chair stated that only one side yard variance is required. He also spoke about the garage setbacks. Michael McGarvey is the project Engineer and is representing the applicant. He stated that the applicant is looking to convert an existing one-family house into a two-family house. He spoke about the characteristics of the neighborhood concerning parking. He also stated that the suggested variance is not out of character with the neighborhood. The Chair asked about the parking requirements. Jim Margotta responded that one parking space per unit is required and the applicant is providing two spaces in the two-car garage. Peter Koffler asked about the lot coverage. Michael McGarvey responded that the lot coverage would be 53% including the garage. The Chair asked about the basis for the variance. Michael McGarvey responded that the all of the houses on the block are multi-family. He also stated that the lot is an existing non-conforming lot. He stated that the applicant is not requesting financial hardship but she would live on the 1st floor due to her physical disabilities. The Chair opened the public hearing. Leslie Malandrino is the applicant’s daughter. She stated that she would be living in the additional unit in order to care for her mother. She also stated that she would assume the mortgage payments. She stated that the property is listed in the Mt. Pleasant tax records as a two-family residence already. The Chair asked if the Architectural Review Board has approved of the application. Michael McGarvey responded that they are on tonight’s Architectural Review Board agenda. Since there was no further public comment, Jim Galgano made a motion to close the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, April 23, 2003 2 �Eliot Martone stated that it is not out-of character with the neighborhood. Peter Koffler referred to Village Code §62-40 (c) (1). The Chair stated that although this is a self-created hardship, it is not out-of character with the neighborhood, it is not a substantial variance, and it is the minimum zoning variance allowed. Tom Capossela made a motion to grant the variance as submitted. Jim Galgano seconded. It was approved (5-0-1) (Koffler abstained). 2) Minutes of the February and March 2003 meetings The minutes for February and March 2003 will be reviewed at the next meeting. Eliot Martone made a motion to adjourn. Jim Galgano seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, April 23, 2003 3 � 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-2003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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