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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
FEBRUARY 24, 1992, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK 4
Present: Joel Negrin, Chairman 'CE fl ED
Thomas E. Gunther ��
Patrick E. Kelleher 11M 17 1993
J. Rene Simon PATRICIA A.DiCIOCCIO
Arthur Wexler TAMAR NECK
MAMARONECK
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Also Present: Nancy Rudolph, Counsel
William Jakubowski, Building Inspector
Laurie Fletcher, Public Stenographer
Kazazes & Associates
250 East Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Negrin at 8: 16 PM.
APPLICATION NO. 1 - CASE 2047
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Carl Carilli, 59 West Garden Road, adjourned from January
27, 1993.
William Widulski appeared with a third set of plans for the windows,
second floor and third-floor dormers. He stated that the major change
was a rear dormer with a window on the third floor to allow light for the
second floor corridor and to provide room for a staircase for the attic
which now has, in some places, headroom of seven feet. Mr. Widulski
stated that the outside, front staircase is narrower than planned and the
garage door is smaller. He explained the window changes for each
elevation.
Neighbors appearing were Glen Peck, 28 Fernwood Road, and John O'Neil, 32
Fernwood, appeared. They were surprised, given the neighborhood's
disapproval last year, that a deviation from the approved plan was made.
Messrs. Peck and O'Neil complained of the lengthy, noisy rock removal
last summer. Mr. Peck noted that the morning sun was blocked at his
house by the new structure and objected to a variance for a larger house.
Messrs. Negrin, Wexler, Simon and Kelleher indicated that they did not
like a window in the attic dormer or the placement of the windows in the
side elevations. Mr. Gunther stated that he had stretched to approve the
original application and that any new plan needed to be very close to the
original plan for him to approve.
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On motion of Mr. Kelleher, seconded by Mr. Simon, with the approval of
the applicant, this matter was adjourned to the March meeting.
APPLICATION NO. 2 - CASE 2048
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Waks requesting a variance from Section
89-33 B(3) to construct a rear deck with a rear yard of 14.0 ft. where
25.0 ft. is required. Further, the deck increases the extent by which
the building fails to meet such area requirements pursuant to Section
89-57 for a residence in an R-10 Zone District on the premises located at
44 Eton Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 211 Lot 680.
Leonard Weinberg, architect appeared. He stated that the deck was to be
constructed to the rear in a sloping yard that was well-shrubbed and was
being built to benefit an elderly, handicapped grandmother.
On motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Simon, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency
and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed
action may have a significant impact on the environment;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having
no significant impact on the environment as determined
by New York State or corresponding local law, therefore
requiring no further action under SEQRA.
After review, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, the
following resolutions were proposed and adopted unanimously.
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and
solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a
significant impact on the environment;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or
corresponding local law, therefore, requiring no further action under
SEQRA.
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On motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, the following
resolutions were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Waks have submitted an application to the
Building Inspector, together with plans to construct a rear deck on the
premises located at 44 Eton Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 211 Lot 680; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Sections 89-33
B(3) and 89-57; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Waks submitted an application for variances to
this Board for the reasons set forth in such application; and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site,
reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this
application after publication of a notice thereof and a hearing thereon;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant and the
special circumstances and/or conditions applying to the land outweighs
any detriment to the neighborhood if the variances sought are granted and
also finds as follows:
1. The rear yard is well-screened with large trees.
2. The yard is sloped in two directions thereby depriving the
owner of full use of the rear yard.
3. The integration of the proposed deck conforms to other houses
in the Town of similar design.
4. The proposed deck would be close to grade which should not
result in a negative impact on the environment.
5. The existing screened porch already encroaches into the rear
yard setback by almost two feet. The proposed deck will extend
on average approximately nine feet beyond the furthest end of
the screened porch. The design is unusual and is necessary to
accommodate an existing area for trash collection.
6. The rear yard property owners most effected by the construction
of this deck have not appeared before this Board to object.
7. The granting of these variances is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
8. The variances are the minimum to alleviate the difficulty
detailed in the application yet also preserve and protect the
character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
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9. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and the Town
Code would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the
land and/or building, and the variance granted by this Board
will enable such reasonable use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that an application to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Waks
for a variance from Sections 89-33 B(3) and 89-57 for a rear deck with a
rear yard of 14.0 ft. on the premises located at 44 Eton Road, said
premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck as Block 211 Lot 680 be and the same is granted, subject to
the following conditions.
1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within six (6)
months of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk and
in accordance with Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The building permit shall be void if construction is not
started within six (6) months and completed within two (2)
years of the date of said permit.
3. This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk as provided in
QSection 267-a(2) of the Town Law.
APPLICATION NO. 3 - CASE 2049
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DeGeorgio requesting a variance from
Section 89-67B to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing
circular drive 22.7 ft. from the front property line where 25.0 ft. is
required for a residence in an R-20 Zone District on the premises located
at 24 Kolbert Drive and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 308 Lot 48
Mr. DeGiorgio appeared. He stated that he had measured incorrectly from
the street when he had obtained his permit and that he was aware of the
Town's off-street parking regulations.
After review, on motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Simon, the
following resolutions were proposed and adopted unanimously.
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and
solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a
significant impact on the environment;
® FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or
corresponding local law, therefore, requiring no further action under
SEQRA.
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On motion of Mr. Simon, seconded by Mr. Kelleher, the following
resolutions were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DeGiorgio have submitted an
application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to obtain a
Certificate of Occupancy for an existing circular driveway on the
premises located at 24 Kolbert Drive and known on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 308 Lot 48; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Section 89-67 B;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. DeGiorgio submitted an application for a
variance to this Board for the reasons set forth in such application; and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site,
reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this
application after publication of a notice thereof and a hearing thereon;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant and the
special circumstances and/or conditions applying to the land outweighs
any detriment to the neighborhood if the variance sought is granted and
also finds as follows:
1. The house is sufficiently set back from the street to allow for
the proportions for this circular driveway.
2. Inadvertently, the driveway was constructed with a building
permit but without the necessary variance; and it would present
an undue financial burden to remove the asphalt.
3. The circular driveway allows the owner to park cars,
temporarily, off the street during the day; and the owner
acknowledges the Town's overnight parking restrictions on the
circular driveway.
4. The variance requested is de minimis; it is approximately 2.7
feet to the center of the arc of the circular driveway.
5. The granting of this variance is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
6. The variance is the minimum to alleviate the difficulty
detailed in the application yet also preserves and protects the
character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
7. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and the Town
Code would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the
land and/or building, and the variance granted by this Board
will enable such reasonable use.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that an application to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale
DeGiorgio for a variance from Sections 89-67 B for a circular driveway
with a front yard of 14.0 ft. on the premises located at 24 Kolbert
Drive, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 308 Lot 48 be and the same is granted,
subject to the following conditions.
1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within six (6)
months of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk and
in accordance with Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The building permit shall be void if construction is not
started within six (6) months and completed within two (2)
years of the date of said permit.
3. This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk as provided in
Section 267-a(2) of the Town Law.
APPLICATION NO. 4 - CASE 2050
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auchterlonie, Jr. requesting variances
from Sections 89-34 B (2)(a) and 89-34 B (3)) to maintain a deck with a
side yard of 1.5 ft. where 10.0 ft. is required and a rear yard of 24.0
ft. where 25.0 ft. is required. Further, the addition increases the
extent by which the building fails to meet such area requirements
pursuant to Section 89-57 for a residence in an R-7.5 Zone District on
the premises located at 54 Maplewood Street and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 118 Lot 318.
John Perone, attorney, appeared on behalf of the Auchterlonies. He
stated that Mr. Auchterlonie had built the deck to replace another,
illegal deck. The piece of property is a very difficult corner lot, and
the house and garage are very close to the property lines. Mr. Perone
stated that the deck is esthetically pleasing and that the neighbors
most effected by the deck had submitted favorable letters.
After review, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, the
following resolutions were proposed and adopted unanimously.
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and
solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a
significant impact on the environment;
1411 FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or
corresponding local law, therefore, requiring no further action under
SEQRA.
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On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Simon, the following resolutions
were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auchterlonie, Jr. have submitted an
application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to maintain a
deck on the premises located at 54 Maplewood Street and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 118 Lot 318; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Sections 89-34
B(2)(a), 89-34B(3) and 89-57; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Auchterlonie submitted an application for
variances to this Board for the reasons set forth in such application;
and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site,
reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this
application after publication of a notice thereof and a hearing thereon;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant and the
special circumstances and/or conditions applying to the land outweighs
any detriment to the neighborhood if the variances sought are granted and
also finds as follows:
1. The property has an irregular shape, and the dwelling sits at
an angle on the lot. Further, there is a corner lot, burdened
by two front yards of less than 90 degrees.
2. An existing garage to the rear of the dwelling covers a large
portion of the rear yard; and, therefore, the one-foot variance
for the deck in the rear yard is the minimum necessary to
construct a practical deck.
3. The neighbors have been notified of the application and have
not appeared to object; the three neighbors most closely
impacted have supported the application.
4. It would present an undue financial burden to the applicant to
remove the deck.
5. The deck has been in place for many years and replaced a prior
deck which had been in place for many years. The current deck
has been constructed closer to grade.
6. The location of the existing deck is the most practical
location for the deck under the circumstances.
0 7. The granting of these variances is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
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8. The variances are the minimum to alleviate the difficulty
detailed in the application yet also preserves and protects the
character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
9. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and the Town
Code would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the
land and/or building, and the variance granted by this Board
will enable such reasonable use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that an application to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Auchterlonie, Jr. for variances from Sections 89-34 B(2)(a), 89-34 B(3)
and 89-57 for a deck with a side yard of 1.5 ft. and a rear yard of 24.0
ft. on the premises located at 54 Maplewood Street, said premises being
known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck
as Block 118 Lot 318 be and the same is granted, subject to the following
conditions.
1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within six (6)
months of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk and
in accordance with Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The building permit shall be void if construction is not
started within six (6) months and completed within two (2)
years of the date of said permit.
3. This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk as provided in
Section 267-a(2) of the Town Law.
APPLICATION NO. 5 - CASE 2051
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Dr. James J. Simone, requesting a further extension of
time for a variance granted June 26, 1991 and extended April 29, 1992
which permitted expansion of an existing professional office space. Said
expansion requires, pursuant to Sections 89-65 and 89-66 A, two (2)
additional parking spaces in an RTA Zone District on the premises located
at 14 North Chatsworth Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map as
Block 127 Lot 150.38.
Dr. Simone appeared. He stated that he needed a further extension as the
title to the apartment has not been transferred and that the case is in
litigation. There is no other change to the application.
After review, on motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Simon, the
following resolutions were proposed and adopted unanimously.
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and
solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a
significant impact on the environment;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or
corresponding local law, therefore, requiring no further action under
SEQRA.
On motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Simon, the following
resolutions were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Dr. James J. Simone has submitted a request to the Building
Inspector for extension of the period of time for a variance on the
premises located at 14 North Chatsworth Avenue and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 127 Lot 150.38; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Sections 89-65
and 89-66A; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Simone submitted an application for a extension of the
variance to this Board on the grounds of practical difficulty and/or
unnecessary hardship for the reasons set forth in such application; and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, reviewed the application
and has heard all persons interested in this application after
475 publication of a notice thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board finds that there are special circumstances
and/or conditions applying to the land for which the variance is sought
on the following grounds.
1. Through no fault of his own, the applicant has been unable to
commence construction of the project. The seller of the
apartment has defaulted in its obligation to the applicant, and
the matter is now in litigation.
2. On two prior occasions, the applicant has sufficiently
demonstrated his need for the variance and his need and the
related circumstances are the same today. The applicant
appears to be taking all reasonable efforts to complete the
process.
3. The applicant has agreed to maintain two municipal parking
permits as long as same are available.
4. The applicant has agreed to limit his practice to two dentists
and the equivalent of four full-time employees.
5. The variance granted is the minimum to alleviate the practical
difficulty detailed in the application.
6. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
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7. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and Town Code
would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the land
and/or building and that the variance granted by this Board
will accomplish this purpose; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance, which was previously granted by
Board Resolution entered on October 30, 1991 and extended by Board
Resolution entered on August 26, 1992, is extended and is continued to
modify Sections 89-65 and 89-66 A of the Zoning Ordinance on the premises
located at 14 North Chatsworth Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 127 Lot 150.38 in strict compliance
with the plans filed with this application and with conditions set forth
in the Certificates of Variance entered October 30, 1991 and August 26,
1992, which are incorporated by reference herein, provided that the
applicant comply in all other respects with the Zoning Ordinance and
Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall obtain a building permit
within one year of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk and,
in accordance with Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance, the building
permit shall be void if construction is not started within six months and
completed within two years of the date of said permit; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed with the Town Clerk as
provided in Section 267 of the Town Law.
APPLICATION NO. 6 - CASE 2052
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trenchard requesting variances from
Sections 89-34 B(3), 89-34 B(2)(a) and 89-34 B(2)(b) to build a rear
addition and a deck with a rear yard of 23.0 ft. where 25.0 is required.
The deck would have a side yard of 7.55 ft. where 8.0 ft. is required,
the addition would have a side yard of 7.8 ft. where 8.0 ft. is required,
and the total side yard width is 15.35 ft. where 18.0 ft. is required.
Further, the addition would increase the extent by which the building
fails to meet such area requirements pursuant to Section 89-57 for a
residence in an R-7.5 Zone District on the premises located at 27 Villa
Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 111 Lot 99.
Mr. Trenchard appeared. He stated that the addition would cause no
addition in the height of his house and that it was needed to add a home
office for him as well as room for a growing family. Mr. Trenchard had
consulted his side neighbors; the rear neighbors are 150 feet away.
After review, on motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Simon, the
following resolutions were proposed and adopted unanimously.
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and
solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a
significant impact on the environment;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or
corresponding local law, therefore, requiring no further action under
SEQRA.
On motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Kelleher, the following
resolutions were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trenchard have submitted an application
to the Building Inspector, together with plans to construct a rear
addition and deck on the premises located at 27 Villa Road and known on
the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 111 Lot 99; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Sections 89-34
B(3), 89-34 B(2)(a), 89-34 B(2)(b) and 89-57; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Trenchard submitted an application for
variances to this Board for the reasons set forth in such application;
and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site,
® reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this
application after publication of a notice thereof and a hearing thereon;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant and the
special circumstances and/or conditions applying to the land outweighs
any detriment to the neighborhood if the variances sought are granted and
also finds as follows:
1. The addition provides needed space for a growing family and the
applicant's home office.
2. The deck provides for greater use of and easier access to the
rear yard, which has difficult topography.
3. Both the deck and the extension as proposed will not extend
into the side yard setback any farther than the existing house.
4. The variances requested are small and are the minimum necessary
to accomplish the applicants' purpose; they do not cause a
significantly different impact on the neighborhood.
5. The house of the rear yard neighbor most effected is
represented to be 150 feet away.
6. The granting of these variances are in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
® to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
7. The variances are the minimum to alleviate the difficulty
detailed in the application yet also preserves and protects the
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character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
8. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and the Town
Code would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the
land and/or building, and the variances granted by this Board
will enable such reasonable use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that an application to the Board by Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Trenchard for a variance from Sections 89-34 B(3), 89-34 B(2)(a), 89-34
B(2)(b) and 89-57 for a rear addition and deck with a rear yard of 23.0
ft. with side yards of 7.55 ft. and 7.8 ft. and total side yard of 15.35
ft. on the premises located at 27 Villa Road, said premises being known
and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 111 Lot 99 be and the same is granted, subject to the following
conditions.
1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within six (6)
months of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk and
in accordance with Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The building permit shall be void if construction is not
started within six (6) months and completed within two (2)
years of the date of said permit.
3. This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk as provided in
Section 267-a(2) of the Town Law.
To expedite matters, Mr. Negrin reversed the order of the last two items.
APPLICATION NO. 8 - CASE 2054
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of the Town of Mamaroneck for an extension of the variances
granted to construct apartments on the premises located at 1361 Boston
Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck
as Block 411 Lot 169.
Mr. Jakubowski noted that, if the Board granted an extension, bids for
the project will be let April 15th. Mr. Negrin stated that three
neighbors requested a condition that no parking be allowed within 500
feet of the proposed apartments. Mr. Gunther noted that such a change
would require a public hearing before the Town Board.
On motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Kelleher, it was unanimously
WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck has submitted a request to the
Building Inspector for extension of the period of time for a variance on
the premises located at 1361 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 411 Lot 169; and
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WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on
the grounds that the plans submitted failed to comply with the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with particular reference to Sections 89-47.1
C(1)(d), 89-47.1 C(3)(b), 89-67 A and 89-70 C; and
WHEREAS, The Town submitted an application for a extension of the
variance to this Board on the grounds of practical difficulty and/or
unnecessary hardship for the reasons set forth in such application; and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, reviewed the application
and has heard all persons interested in this application after
publication of a notice thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board finds that there are special circumstances
and/or conditions applying to the land for which the variances are sought
on the following grounds.
1. The conditions of the application have not changed and are set
forth in the prior Certification of variance, entered
September 30, 1992, a copy of which is attached and
incorporated by reference.
2. Financing for the public project is being arranged, and the
Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority is proceeding to prepare
the site for construction.
3. The variances granted are the minimum to alleviate the
practical difficulty detailed in the application.
4. The granting of the variances are in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of this Ordinance and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public
welfare.
5. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance and Town Code
would deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of the land
and/or building and that the variances granted by this Board
will accomplish this purpose; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that variances, which were previously granted by
Board Resolution entered on September 30, 1992, is extended and is
continued to modify Sections 89-47.1C(1)(d), 89-47.1 C(3)(b), 89-67A and
89-70C of the Zoning Ordinance on the premises located at 1361 Boston
Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck
as Block 411 Lot 169 in strict compliance with the plans filed with this
application and with conditions set forth in the Certificate of Variance
entered September 30, 1992, which are incorporated by reference herein,
provided that the applicants comply in all other respects with the Zoning
Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall obtain a building permit
within one year of the filing of this Resolution with the Town Clerk; and
it is
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed with the Town Clerk as
provided in Section 267 of the Town Law.
APPLICATION NO. 8 - CASE 2053
The Secretary read the application as follows.
Application of Frank Aurrichio requesting variances from Sections 89-28.1
B(2), 89-48 through 89-53 inclusive, 89-28.1 A(8), 89-66B, 89-66C and
89-70 C to construct a bus repair and outdoor storage facility where such
use is not a permitted one, where the parking must be determined to be
reasonable, where the mixed use of the parking area must be approved and
where reasonable off-street loading must be provided in a SB Zone
District on the premises located at 5 and 633-35 Fifth Avenue and known
on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 132 Lots
609, 175 and 643.
Robert Stanziale, architect, appeared on behalf of Mr. Aurrichio and
Beechmont Bus Service. He stated that this application is before the
Planning Board as well as the Zoning Board. Mr. Stanziale stated that
Mr. Aurrichio is giving up his nursery business at 633-35 Fifth Avenue
and that Beechmont Bus Service would like to lease the property, blacktop
it and store its busses and vans there outside. Beechmont Bus will also
use space at 5 Fifth Avenue to maintain the busses and will use that
piece of property for egress. An office, with a real estate business on
the second floor, will remain at 633-35 Fifth Avenue.
Mrs. Rudolph noted that the application was for a use variance and
reminded the Board that Mr. Aurrichio must prove that he had been
deprived of all economic use of the property, that this use will not
alter the essential character of the neighborhood and that the impact is
not self-created. She stated that Mr. Aurrichio must submit financial
information to this Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Negrin adjourned the meeting at 11:08 PM and reopened it at 11:15 PM
Appearing in opposition were Sandy Longhi on behalf of her mother, Ann
Pittara, 32 Lester Place; Sandra Trapp, 26 Lester Place; Thomas Carino,
35 Lester Place; Thomas McGory and Leah Gugliemo. They were concerned
about busses being added to an already heavily-traveled street, about
safety on Fifth Avenue particularly because of the curve of Fifth Avenue
near Lester Place, the number of cars parking on Fifth Avenue now, the
addition of cars from Collins Brothers employees (who had been parking at
the site under consideration), and safety on the sidewalk.
The four Board members remaining on the Board (Mr. Negrin had resigned)
indicated that their minds were not closed but that they required
additional information concerning the need for a use variance.
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On motion of Mr. Kelleher, seconded by Mr. Simon, with the consent of the
applicant, the matter was adjourned until the March meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of this Board will be March 24, 1993.
COMMENDATIONS
Councilwoman Elaine Price, on behalf of the Town Board attended the
meeting to commend Mr. Negrin upon his resignation from the Board. She
praised him for his fairness, intelligence and ability.
Mr. Gunther, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Negrin for a job well
done.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Kelleher, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:13 PM.
41) Bonnie M. Burdick