https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d03cdc88753df4b3db30a1cb8464ff1c.pdf e1fb283626d899e835f862430151ac0b PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting April 16, 2024 Acting Chairman Craig Lis called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm and read the agenda. Present: Craig Lis, Acting Chairman Gorete Crowe Sandra Tripp Dennis Xenos Also Present: Sean E. McCarthy, Village Architect Absent: Timothy Church, Chairman Thomas Chang Carol Lyden Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda: 1) 50 on Hudson St. LLC, 50 Hudson St. LLC, Proposed three-family residence- Public hearing 2) Approval of minutes, January 15, 2025, February 19, 2025 1. 50 on Hudson St. LLC, Proposed three-family residence- Public hearing Chairman Lis read the public notice, listed the documents submitted with the application, and confirmed with Sean McCarthy that the Building Department received proof of the mailing receipts. Brian Hopkins stated that he is the owner, architect, and developer. Mr. Hopkins stated that Hudson Street contains single, two, and three-family residences. Mr. Hopkins presented the parking availability diagram and stated that there are houses on Hudson Street that do not have parking spaces. The application proposes to add three parking spaces where a single parking space exists. An easement agreement was established with Toby White, the owner of 48 Hudson Street, to add a parking spot in the rear of her property and to create a shared driveway to access the parking spaces for both properties. Mr. Hopkins presented the neighborhood site photos and stated that the application proposes to keep the house close to the street to preserve the character of Hudson Street. Hudson Street is adjacent to the Edge-on-Hudson development, with four and five-story buildings with similar architectural features. Mr. Hopkins stated that 46 Hudson Street is a three-family residence under construction and should be considered a precedent for the 50 Hudson Street Application. 1 (ZBA 4/16/2025) �Mr. Hopkins stated that the easement between 48 and 50 Hudson Street would result in an increased combined lot area and reduced lot coverage. The narrow lot width restricts the design of the floor plans to fit the building on the site. Dennis Xenos stated that the application requests approval for one parking space in the rear of 48 Hudson Street. Mr. Xenos asked Sean McCarthy if 48 Hudson Street requires a certain number of parking spots. Sean McCarthy stated that the current application is before the Planning Board for site plan approval. The 48 Hudson Street property has required parking, but it is an existing nonconforming building. Mr. Hopkins stated that the proposed building complies with the height requirements. Setting back the fourth story by eight feet makes the building appear at the scale of a three-story structure from the street view. Mr. Hopkins described the architectural details and stated that the third dwelling unit is proposed as a duplex on the third and fourth floors. Mr. Hopkins stated that the changes to the Site Plan include moving the trash area to the front of the property, adding a bicycle rack in the rear yard, and changes to the colors of the façade. The parking area was reoriented by thirty degrees, now providing two full-size parking spaces, one compact space, and the ability to plant an additional tree. Mr. Hopkins reviewed his responses to the five criteria factors for granting area variances. Chairman Lis asked Mr. McCarthy to describe the difference between the requested parking variances. Mr. McCarthy stated that the first variance applies to the overall number of required parking spaces for the proposed building. The applicant proposes three spaces, while seven are required based on the unit and bedroom counts. Compact parking spaces are permitted when the applicant has sixty percent of the required full-size spaces. Although the revised application requests a variance for one compact space, technically, compact spaces are not permitted. Gorete Crowe asked Mr. Hopkins if the house could be set back to add a parking space in the front yard or if an extra parking space could be created in lieu of the bicycle rack. Mr. Hopkins stated that the Planning Board would not allow parking in front of the house, and the required turning radius could not be achieved where the bike rack is proposed. Mr. Xenos asked Mr. Hopkins for the total square footage of the units. Mr. Hopkins stated that the proposed square footage is 4,620. The Board discussed the proposed architectural design and materials. Chairman Lis stated that the architectural design is not within the Zoning Board’s purview. 2 (ZBA 4/16/2025) �Chairman Lis moved to open the public hearing. Moved: Lis Seconded: Crowe Vote 4-0 Chairman Lis solicited comments from the public. William White stated that he is the son of one of the owners of 48 Hudson Street and lives in California. Mr. White stated that the proposed structure is out of place in the community. He and several of his neighbors objected to the application approved at 46 Hudson Street. He described complaints regarding the developer, the construction of 46 Hudson Street, and the effects on 48 Hudson Street. Mr. White said the application should be returned to the Planning Board for redesign. Chairman Lis stated that the Zoning Board is reviewing the requested variances. The proposed building design for 50 Hudson Street, or the complaints regarding the 46 Hudson developer, are not part of the application. Mr. Hopkins stated that he was not the developer for 46 Hudson Street. He has worked with Toby White, the owner of 48 Hudson Street, to propose the parking space she requested. Toby White is the owner of 48 Hudson Street. She is very pleased with her communications with Mr. Hopkins and wishes to have a dedicated parking spot. She supports the proposed application. Chairman Lis moved to adjourn the public hearing. Moved: Lis Seconded: Crowe Vote 4-0 Chairman Lis explained to Mr. Hopkins that when only four Board members are present, the vote must be unanimous to grant requested variances. The Applicant may defer the vote to the next meeting when more Board members are present. Mr. Xenos asked Mr. McCarthy to explain the requested variances related to the lot area and width. Mr. McCarthy explained the lot area and width requirements for a three-family residence on a non-conforming lot. As of right, a single-family residence is permitted on a non-conforming lot. A portion of the existing house is over the property line. Proposing a two-family residence would require reduced parking variances and may reduce the coverage. The Board and the applicant discussed the changes in the Zoning Code, which have allowed for increased density and three-family dwellings in certain areas of the Village, including Hudson Street. The Board discussed whether the proposed application would affect a future request to add more parking at 48 Hudson Street and the possible benefits of future connections with other properties that could reduce the need for street parking. 3 (ZBA 4/16/2025) �Chairman Lis asked Mr. Hopkins if he would like to defer the vote to the May 21, 2025 meeting. Mr. Hopkins agreed to defer the Board’s vote on the application to the May 21, 2025 meeting. Chairman Lis moved to adjourn the application to the May 21, 2025 meeting. Moved: Lis Seconded: Tripp Vote 4-0 2. Approval of minutes, January 15, 2025, February 19, 2025 Chairman Lis moved to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 and the February 19, 2025 meetings. Moved: Lis Seconded: Tripp Craig Lis, Acting Chairman- yes Gorete Crowe- yes Sandra Tripp- yes Dennis Xenos- yes Vote 4-0 Respectfully Submitted, Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals 4 (ZBA 4/16/2025) � 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-2025 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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