https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/14498b6a51aa1391d837f6a7927f1d7d.pdf b08038b9522d5bd99e87306c8cac0cc6 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING -APPROVED October 15, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Peter Koffler, Acting Chairman at 8:07 P.M. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Peter Koffler, Acting Chairman Sean McCarthy Tom Capossela James Galgano Eliot Martone Absent : Robert Anello, Chairman Linda Moiron Also Present: Robert Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire & Life Safety) Anthony Del Vecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Vincent Shroba vacant lot, Webber Ave 2) Cirillo Rodriguez 150 Cortlandt Street 3) Minutes of the September 2003 meeting Announcements: None. 1) Vincent Shroba This is a continuation from previous meetings. Sean McCarthy recused himself from this application. Sean McCarthy summarized the application to date. He stated that the sub-division was approved in 1996. He provided a copy of the Resolution and approved site plan. He also summarized the setbacks and the variances needed. Sean McCarthy stated that the house size has been slightly reduced and the applicant (Vincent Shroba) has sold an additional 10-feet to the proposed buyer (Frank Occhipinti). He showed a drawing of the proposed house. He also discussed the revised variances. He stated that the front yard has been increased from 5-foot to 12 foot and the rear yard no longer requires a variance. Lastly, he stated that the topography has been added to the site plan. �There was an open discussion on whether the public notice needed to be re-issued since the variances had changed. It was decided that since the variances are lesser, no re-notice was needed. Eliot Martone asked if the neighbors were showed the revised drawings. Sean McCarthy responded no. This item was temporarily adjourned. 2) Cirillo Rodriguez This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair asked the applicant to summarize the application to date. Jeffrey Shumedja is the attorney representing this application along with project architect, Jon Turnquist. He provided that lot coverage calculations that the Board requested at the last meeting. He also provided a description of the setbacks and the conforming structure that could be built on the lot based on those setbacks. Jon Turnquist provided revised drawings showing egress, fire ratings, and a revised layout. Jeffrey Shumedja stated that the Board has granted other variances that exceed the variances proposed in this application. He cited several examples. Eliot Martone disagreed. He stated that the examples provided are in different zoning districts that this application. Jeffrey Shumedja spoke about the variances that the applicant could not change. He also spoke about the lot coverage, side yard, and parking space requirements. He also stated that this application is consistent with the neighborhood. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Tom Capossela questioned the open space. Jon Turnquist responded that as per the owner, the space would remain open. Eliot Martone made a motion to open the public hearing. Miguel Jimenez (135 Continental Street) spoke on behalf of the applicant. He apologized for building without a building permit. He stated that the applicant has paid fined to the Village for the violations. The Chair summarized the variances sought. APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, October 15, 2003 2 �Jim Galgano asked what would happen if the application were not approved. Bob Stiloski responded that the applicant would be given an order to remove the work. The Chair made a motion to adjourn until the full Board and counsel are present. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 1) Vincent Shroba (continued) Tom Capossela made a motion to open the public hearing. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Constance Montanaro (203 Webber Ave) stated that her neighbors were told by the Building Department that this application was not on tonight’s agenda. Frank Occhipinti (18 Gesner Place) stated that this item should be continued since it was stated at the last meeting. Since there was no further comment, Tom Capossela made a motion to close the public hearing. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Sean McCarthy asked if the Board had any additional comments. There was none. Tom Capossela made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) Minutes of the September 2003 meeting The minutes for September 2003 will be reviewed at the next meeting. Tom Capossela made a motion to adjourn. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 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