https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/7a5b418428ded5bd990e6141af67a464.pdf e97cf1bcaa0456e67fa16cc709e1fe04 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting January 17, 2024 Chairman Timothy Church called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Present: Timothy Church, Chairman Craig Lis Gorete Crowe Thomas Chang Also Present: Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Zoning Board Absent: Carol Lyden Sandra Tripp Sean E. McCarthy, Village Architect Agenda: 1) Jacob Davis & Lauren Sullivan, 220 Hunter Avenue, Proposed one-story addition and front porch addition - Public hearing 2) Approval of minutes, November 15, 2023 1. Jacob Davis & Lauren Sullivan, 220 Hunter Avenue, Proposed one-story addition and front porch addition - Public hearing Chairman Church read the public notice, listed the documents submitted with the application, and asked Pamela Kroll to confirm that the Building Department received the mailing receipts. Pamela Kroll stated that the Building Department received proof of the mailing. Chairman Church invited the applicant to present the application. Christopher Barbagli stated that he is the architect representing the applicants. Mr. Barbagli stated they are seeking a variance to reduce the front yard setback by 3 1/2 feet. Mr. Barbagli stated that the existing house does not have a front entrance. There are side entrances on the house's driveway and living room sides. The application proposes constructing a mudroom/vestibule addition and a covered front porch addition to enhance the house's aesthetics and provide outdoor living space. Only 4 1/2 feet from the property setback line is currently available to construct a porch. Chairman Church asked Mr. Barbagli to present and describe the drawings. 1 (ZBA 1/17/2024) �Mr. Barbagli presented the proposed elevation drawing and stated that the proposed mudroom addition would replace the living side entrance, limit the weather elements from coming into the house, and provide a front entrance facing the street. Chairman Church asked Mr. Barbagli if the proposed porch is open and accessible from the vestibule. Chairman Church asked if the proposed vestibule would be in the setback. Mr. Barbagli stated that the porch would be open and accessible from the double doors of the vestibule. The proposed vestibule is not in the setback. Craig Lis asked Mr. Barbagli for the proposed depth of the front porch. Mr. Barbagli stated that the proposed porch would have a depth of 8 feet, with 3 1/2 feet encroaching into the required front yard setback. Chairman Church asked Mr. Barbagli if the porch stairs would encroach into the front yard setback. Mr. Barbagli stated that only the porch would encroach into the front yard setback. Chairman Church stated that the applicants are requesting a variance to construct a front porch that encroaches 3 1/2 feet into the required 30-foot front yard setback. The proposed vestibule addition does not require a variance for the side yard setback. Chairman Church moved to open the public hearing. Moved: Church Seconded: Lis Vote 4-0 Chairman Church solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Chairman Church moved to close the public hearing. Moved: Church Seconded: Chang Vote 4-0 Chairman Church stated that when only four Board members are present, the vote must be unanimous to grant the variance. The applicants can request the Board to vote on the application or postpone the vote to the next meeting. If the vote is not unanimous, the applicants may resubmit the application in six months or revise the application for the next meeting. Chairman Church stated that the pictures submitted show that the applicant’s house is behind the plane of the neighboring property. Although the proposed one-story open porch will extend over the plane of the neighboring property, it would not be a noticeable encroachment in the required 30-foot setback. The proposed front porch and vestibule addition will improve the aesthetics of the house. 2 (ZBA 1/17/2024) �Craig Lis stated that the open porch differs from constructing a solid wall, and the requested variance is minor compared to the required front yard setback. Gorete Crowe stated that the open porch would not create a visual obstruction from either side of the applicant’s property. Lauren Sullivan is the owner of the property and requested that the Board take a vote on the application. Chairman Church proposed granting the requested variance based on the following criteria: 1. The requested variance from the front porch addition will not be a detriment to the nearby properties, as the proposed additions will enhance the aesthetics of the neighborhood. 2. There is no other feasible method to obtain the benefit sought by the applicants to have a front entrance and usable front porch. 3. The requested area variance is not substantial in relation to the 30-foot required front yard setback. 4. Granting the area variance will not cause an impact on the physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood. 5. Although the requested variance is a self-created difficulty, there are other factors the Board considers when granting a variance. Chairman Church moved to approve the application. Moved: Church Seconded: Lis Timothy Church, Chairman - yes Craig Lis - yes Gorete Crowe - yes Thomas Chang - yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED 2. Approval of minutes, November 15, 2023 Chairman Church moved to approve the November 15, 2023 minutes, as amended Moved: Church Seconded: Crowe Vote 4-0 Chairman Church moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M Moved: Church Seconded: Change Vote 4-0 3 (ZBA 1/17/2024) �Respectfully Submitted, Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals 4 (ZBA 1/17/2024) � 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-2024 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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