https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/492a6a86f569cfb33caf711336cd26d1.pdf b5fbafe8829893aa4df6e89976acef3b PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING November 16, 2011 The meeting was called to order by Timothy Judge , Acting Chairman at 8:15 pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Michael Wernick Linda Moiron Timothy Judge, Acting Chairman M. Gorete Crowe Jennifer Lobato-Church Sherry Bishko Absent : Peter Koffler, Chairman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village of Sleepy Hollow/Building Inspector) Janet Gandolfo (Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Laurentino Rodrigues 172 Valley Street 2) Minutes for July, September and October 2011 Mixed use bldg Announcements: None. 1) Laurentino Rodrigues 172 Valley Street Mixed use bldg This is a continuation from previous meetings. William Simeonfrides is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the William Simeonfrides reviewed the recent revisions to the plans. He stated that the commercial office space was reduced by 280sf. He stated that the reduction in commercial space will result in a reduction in one parking space. He stated that the turret was reduced in height by 3 feet. He also stated that the laundry area was eliminated and the residential apartment entrance was also changed. Lastly, he stated that the size of the covered parking area was also increased. Sean McCarthy stated that it would not be feasible to have trucks on Valley Street back into the property. �William Simeonfrides also stated that there is another parking space on Valley Street that is not being used. Sean McCarthy responded that it is used for a pick-up/drop-off for the daycare. He stated that it could be used for both the daycare and the loading space for the commercial space. The Chair asked if any action by the Board of Trustees is required to make the parking space used for both the daycare and loading zone. Janet Gandolfo responded that the Board of Trustees would have to review and approve of the loading space use change. The Chair stated that the Board could make the variance conditional on the commercial uses that can occupy the commercial space in order to limit the use of the loading zone area. Jennifer Lobato-Church asked for clarification regarding the possibility that the owner will not occupy the commercial space. William Simeonfrides responded that the owner will probably move into the space. He stated that the property must be a mixed-use building so if the building is only a residential building, the applicant would need a variance for lot size instead of as a mixed-use property only needing a loading zone The Chair opened the public hearing. Jose Chevere (70 Depeyster St.) stated that the architect has worked hard making a lot of changes but he is still opposed to the turret. He stated that the turret would be an eyesore in front of his home. He also stated that this will impact the ability to sell his home. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Michael Wernick stated that he likes the changes that the architect has made. M. Gorete Crowe responded that the architect has made many improvements. She stated that the application looks more like a home instead of just a building. Jennifer Lobato-Church stated that the concerns of the Board are not being heard. She stated that many suggestions were made but most of them were ignored. The Chair stated that the application would not be an undesirable change to the neighborhood. He stated that it is a commercial zone and the property is a mixed-use building. He stated that this is not a self-created hardship. He stated that the requested variances are not substantial. He made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the condition that the commercial use be limited to a low traffic office use so that the traffic impacts for the commercial tenant is very limited. There will be no service orientated tenants, retail tenants or high traffic uses. Janet Gandolfo stated that she will research the correct verbiage to insert into the approval. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, November 16, 2011 2 �Linda Moiron seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Minutes for July, September and October 2011 The minutes for the July, September and October 2011 meetings will be reviewed at the next meeting. Adjourned 8:37 pm. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, November 16, 2011 2 � 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/. 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