https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/566c2b811ff27d3e8ca5970dc3801c6b.pdf bfd38272485ccca899ae41d7e39650cc PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING -APPROVED January 21, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Robert Anello, Chairman at 8:02 pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Robert Anello, Chairman Linda Moiron Sean McCarthy Tom Capossela James Galgano Absent : Peter Koffler Eliot Martone Also Present: Robert Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire & Life Safety) Robert Ponzini (Gaines, Baker & Novick/Village Attorney) Anthony Del Vecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) David Hinman 126 Harwood Avenue 2) Laurentino Rodrigues 172 Valley Street 3) Cirillo Rodriguez 150 Cortlandt Street 4) Minutes of the November 2003 meetings Announcements: The Board went into executive session with counsel at 8:02pm. The meeting was resumed at 8:12pm. The Board discussed matters of litigation. No action was taken. 1) David Henman This is an application for an area variance to replace an existing 2-car, 2-story garage with a new 2-car garage where the proposed construction creates the following noncompliances: Proposed Side Yard - 6.86 - feet Required Min. side yard of 10-feet �Rear yard -17.70 -feet Min. rear yard of 25-feet The Chair asked if the returns were received. Bob Stiloski responded yes. The Chair read the public notice aloud. The Chair noted that the Board has received the following: 1) application dated 11/7/03 2) application for a building permit 3) plans dated 11/7/03 There was an open discussion on whether a variance was required since the structure is detached. It was agreed that a variance was not required based on recent revisions to the Village Code § 62-13 (e). It was unanimous that a variance was not required (5-0). 2) Laurentino Rodrigues This is a continuation from previous meetings. Sean McCarthy recused himself from this application. Sean McCarthy summarized the application to date. He stated that a mixed-use structure is not permitted in a C-2 zone. He stated that the only variances required are rear yard setbacks and lot coverage variances in addition to the use variance. The Chair asked about the traffic impacts. He stated that the area is very congested. He asked if the applicant had any traffic information. Sean McCarthy responded that no traffic information was available but he would address the issue. There was an open discussion on what could be built as-of-right. Jim Galgano asked about the retail space. Sean McCarthy responded that the retail space would be a small store of office. He stated that the space is approximately 1000 square feet. The Chair asked that applicant to elaborate on the financial statement submitted to the Board. There was an open discussion on the accuracy of the financial statement. APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, January 21, 2004 2 �It was agreed that the financial statement needs to be certified and that supportive documentation must be provided. The Chair asked if the Board had any other questions. Tom Capossela requested that additional renderings be provided. Since there were no further questions, the Chair opened the public hearing. Frank Occhipinti (8 Gaster Place) spoke. He stated that the impact of this project in the Village would be detrimental. He stated that the project should be denied. Since there were no further comments, Linda Moiron made a motion to close the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Chair reviewed the financial statement. He questioned several items. Laurentino Rodrigues admitted that the financial statements were inaccurate and contained false information. The Chair stated that a conforming structure could be built and with a conforming use. He stated that this was a self-created hardship and that it would adversely affect the neighborhood. The Chair also stated that he would like to see something scaled down. Jim Galgano stated that he has no objections to the mixed-use. He stated that he is concerned with the parking. He stated that the applicant is meeting the parking requirements. He also stated that the proposed structure could be scaled down. Linda Moiron stated that the density is an issue. She stated that the proposed structure should be scaled down. Robert Ponzini stated that the use variance requires that the applicant submit financial documents indicating proof of financial hardship. The Chair made a motion to deny the variance. Linda Moiron seconded. It was denied by a 4-0 vote (McCarthy abstained). 3) Cirillo Rodriguez The Chair read the attached Resolution for the record. Linda Moiron made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was approved by a 4-0-1 vote (Moiron, McCarthy, Capossela and the Chairman approved, Galgano abstained.) APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, January 21, 2004 3 �4) Minutes of the November 2003 meeting The minutes for November 2003 were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair made a motion to adjourn. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, January 21, 2004 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-2004 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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