https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/adc906c5173e3c862ac089a8122d28ca.pdf d8ea2e29a0412473dd45b368fc5449f0 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING -APPROVED February 18, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Eliot Martone, Acting Chairman at 8:07 pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Eliot Martone, Acting Chairman Sean McCarthy Tom Capossela James Galgano Absent : Robert Anello, Chairman Linda Moiron Peter Koffler Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Anthony Del Vecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Leslie Ward 34 Amos Street 2) Laurentino Rodrigues 60 Clinton Street 3) Minutes of the January 2004 meetings Announcements: The Chair stated that since only four (4) members were present, the Board had to reach a unanimous vote to pass the proposed variance. He discussed the possible options available to the applicant. 1) Leslie Ward This is an application for an area variance to construct a new front porch on the applicant’s house where the proposed construction creates the following noncompliances: Proposed Front yard setback 6’-0” The Chair read the public notice aloud. Required Min. front yard setback 20’-0” �The Chair noted that the Board has received the following: 1) ZBA application 2) Short EAF 3) Project plans The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Leslie Ward is representing his application. He briefly described the existing house layout. He described in detail the proposed changes, which included replacing the main entrance doors and constructing a porch. The Chair asked if the new construction would extend further than the existing porch. Leslie Ward responded the new construction would add three (3) feet to the front of the house. He stated that the Village owns an additional nine (9) feet of property in front of the house. He stated that the total distance from the road is actually 15-feet in total. He also stated that the Architectural Review Board (ARB) has approved the proposed work. Tom Capossela made a motion to open the public hearing. Jim Galgano seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Jim Palantonio (43 Amos Street) spoke. He stated that he was in favor of the proposed work. Since there was no further public comment, Jim Galgano made a motion to close the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Tom Capossela made a motion to approve the proposed variance. Jim Galgano seconded. The Chair stated that this variance is the minimum variance that could be approved. He stated that it is not a self-created hardship and that the proposed work is not out-ofcharacter with the neighborhood. He also stated that the project would not affect the surrounding environment. Lastly, he stated that the ARB had already approved the proposed project. The request for a variance was approved unanimously (4-0). 2) Laurentino Rodrigues There was nobody present for this application. APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 18, 2004 2 �3) Minutes of the January 2004 meeting The minutes for January 2004 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. Jim Galgano made a motion to adjourn. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 18, 2004 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-2004 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/. Title A name given to the resource MINS_ZONING_2004-02-18 Subject The topic of the resource Zoning Board Minutes & Resolutions-2004 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text