https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d91cd2e9d1a5bf454f6861e7b546ce00.pdf c09cebdb0cae216c96dde479467610b3 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING -APPROVED February 15, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Robert Anello, Chairman at 8:00 pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Robert Anello, Chairman Gordon Swartz Linda Moiron Eliot Martone Michael Fox Absent : James Galgano Peter Koffler Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Approval of minutes from January 2006 2) Alan Ross 12 Kingsland Rd. 3) Henry Molina 49-51 Chestnut St. 4) Maria Quinde 30 Barnhardt Ave. Add/alter a 1-family residence Construct a two family residence Add/alter a 1-family residence Announcements: None. 1) Approval of minutes from January 2006 – The minutes for January 2006 were reviewed. Gordon Swartz made a motion to approve the January 2006 minutes as amended. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 2) Alan Ross This is an application for an area variance to construct a one story addition on to the rear of the existing one family residence where the proposal requires the following variances: Lot Area Minimum lot area = 4,000-sf Existing lot area = 2,440-sf �Lot Size Minimum lot size = 15,000-square feet Existing lot width = 9,911-square feet Rear yard Minimum rear yard = 25.0-feet Proposed rear yard = 23.4-feet The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The public notice was read aloud. The Chair noted that the Board had received the following: 1) Application 2) Photos 3) Drawings dated 1-10-06 Alan Ross is the architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Alan Ross stated that the application involves adding an addition in the rear of the property. He stated that the rear elevation would break-up the massing in the rear. He stated that all of the existing exterior finishes would be matched. He stated that the deck will be removed and the addition would be added. The Chair asked about the use of the proposed room. Alan Ross responded that the room would be used as a study. He stated that the requested variance is only for the first two steps that come off of the landing. The Chair stated that the removal of the deck would create greater setback distance. Alan Ross responded yes. The Chair asked if the other variances are part of the existing non-conformity. Alan Ross responded yes. He also stated that the house is under the FAR requirements. The Chair asked the applicant to explain why the variance should be granted. Alan Ross responded that this is not a self-created hardship since the lot is existing. He stated that building lot is pre-existing. The Chair asked why is the room needed. Alan Ross responded that the existing room does not function because is it too small. He stated that the existing room is 6’ x 8’. He stated that the addition will make the room usable. APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 15, 2006 2 �The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Gordon Swartz asked what surrounds the property. Alan Ross responded that there are neighbors on each side. The Chair asked why the stairs count towards the setback. Sean McCarthy responded that the uncovered platform does not count in the side and rear yards. He asked if the stairs could be turned to eliminate the need for the variance. Alan Ross responded that the slope of the property would increase the number of stairs required. He stated that the owners would like to minimize the number of stairs. The Chair asked if the existing deck received a variance. Sean McCarthy responded that he did not know. The Chair stated that the proposed variance would make the house more conforming. The Chair opened the public hearing. Ralph Centra (10 Kingsland Ave) spoke in favor of the proposed project. Since there were no further public comments, Eliot Martone made a motion to close the public hearing. Gordon Swartz seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Eliot Martone stated that the variance is in character with the neighborhood. The Chair stated that this is not a self-created hardship since the lot is existing. He also stated that this is the minimal variance that could achieve the applicant’s objectives. Gordon Swartz made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Eliot Martone seconded. It was unanimous. (5-0). 3) Henry Molina This is an application for an area variance to construct a new two-family residence where the following variances are required: Lot Area Minimum lot area = 4,000-sf Existing lot area = 2,112-sf Front yard Minimum front yard = 20.0-feet Existing front yard = 3.0-feet APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 15, 2006 3 �Rear Yard Minimum rear yard = 25.0-feet Proposed rear yard = 5.0-feet Combined side yard Minimum combined side yard = 12.0-feet Proposed combined side yard = 11.0-feet Building Coverage Maximum building coverage = 35% Proposed building coverage = 37% The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The public notice was read aloud. Jon Turnquist is the project architect representing this application along with the owner, Henry Molina. Jon Turnquist stated that this location is a vacant lot. He stated that this lot used to have a rooming house on it. The Chair stated that the proposed building should be compared to what can be built on the site under the current zoning code and not compared to the previous structure on the site. Jon Turnquist stated that the variances are substantial for this application. The Chair stated that the possible uses for the lot should be presented to the Board. He also stated that the uniqueness of this property needs to be understood by the Board. Jon Turnquist stated that the lot is surrounded by residential lots. He stated that there is a commercial property on the corner of the street. The Chair asked about the adjacent properties. Sean McCarthy responded that the surrounding properties are primarily 2-family houses. The Chair stated that the Board should be presented with the possible building options for the site and how it fits into the character of the neighborhood. He stated that the front, side and rear yards need to be understood. The Chair asked if the applicant had any more information to add. Jon Turnquist responded that he would submit the requested information to the Board. The Chair asked if the applicant could submit the proposed front, side and rear yards and see how they relate to the other houses in the neighborhood. He also stated that the lot size should APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 15, 2006 4 �be known as well. He also stated that the considerations for an area variance should be addressed as well. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. The Chair opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Eliot Martone made a motion to close the public hearing. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Eliot Martone made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous. (5-0). 4) Maria Quinde There was nobody present for this application. There was an open discussion on the application and whether it should be adjourned or acted on this evening. Eliot Martone made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting. Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, February 15, 2006 5 � 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-2006 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. 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