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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
APRIL 27, 1988, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN OFFICES
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order by Chariman Negrin at 8:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joel Negrin, Chairman
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Thomas E. Gunther
J. Rene Simon
Arthur Wexler
Absent: Patrick B. Kelleher
Also present: Edward M. Lieberman, Town Counsel
William E. Jakubowski, Building Inspector
Dr. Alan Mason, CZMC
Gerald Milani
J&L Reporting Service
180 E. Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the meeting of the meeting of March 22, 1988 were not
available for action by the Board.
APPLICATION NO. 1 - CASE 835
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson requesting variances from Article
VI Section 89-34B (1) (2) and (3) which require a 30.0 ft. front yard
where 25.67 ft. is provided; a 10.0 ft. side yard where 8.1 ft. is
provided and a rear yard of 25.0 ft. where 20.0 ft. is provided, all in
an R-7.5 Zone District, for the proposed construction of a two-story
rear addition on the premises located at 26 Valley Road and known on
the Tax Assessment Map as Block 114 Parcel 569.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson appeared on behalf of their application. Mr.
Negrin noted that there was a discrepency between Paragraph 07 of the
application to the Board of Appeals and both the Notice of Disapproval
and the Public Notice. Said application requested a variance for a
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22 ft. setback from Birch Road while the Notice of Disapproval and the
lioPublic Notice requested 20 ft. Mr. Lieberman confirmed that since the
request was for less than the distance disapproved and published the
case could be heard at the meeting.
Mr. Gunther declared that he was a personal friend of the applicants
and a former neighbor, but that he had no financial arrangement with
the Wilkinsons. Mr. Gunther stated that he would like to participate
in the hearing, barring objections from other Board members, or Board
Counsel. There were no objections.
Mr. Wexler stated that he, too, was a former resident of Valley Road.
He had moved 10 years ago and felt that he had no conflict of interest.
Mr. Wilkinson said that his family of five - with three teen-aged
children - is crowded in the house as it exists. He wanted to enlarge
the kitchen, which is so small that a dangerous condition exists when
more than one person works there. The applicants also want to
construct a second bathroom and closets on the second floor.
Mr. Wexler reminded the Board that many houses in an R-7.5 zone
pre-date the Zoning Ordinance. He felt that there would be no other
1 way to add to the house with the inherent difficulties of a corner lot.
Georgia Kroenky, 20 Spruce Road, examined the plans and left the
meeting.
410 The Board had no objections to the application.
On motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Simon, it was unanimously
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 SEQR.
Thereafter, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Negrin, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson have submitted an application
to the Building Inspector, together with plans to construct a
two-story rear addition with a 25.67 front yard setback, 8.1
ft. side yard, and a 22 ft. rear yard; 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 Article VI, Section 89-34 B (1) (2)
and (3) on the premises located at 26 Valley Road and known
on the Tax Assessment Map as Block 114 Parcel 569; and
Co WHEREAS, the Wilkinsons submitted an application for a
variance to this Board on the grounds of practical difficulty
and/or unnecessary hardship for the reasons set forth in such
application; and
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WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, reviewed the
4 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 variance is sought on the following grounds:
1. The size and shape of this lot in an R-7.5 zone
create a hardship.
2. This house, built in 1928, pre-dates the
Ordinance.
3. There is no other place to enlarge this house
in conformity to the Ordinance.
4. 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; and
5. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance
4610 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 is
the minimum adjustment that will accomplish
this purpose; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby granted and that
Article VI Section 89-34 B (1) (2) and (3) of the Zoning
Ordinance be varied and modified so as to allow the
construction of a two-story rear addition on the premises
located at 26 Valley Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map
as Block 114 Parcel 569 in strict conformance with the plans
filed with this application and any conditions set forth in
these resolutions, 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 six months 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
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FURTHER RESOLVED that this decision be filed with the Town
(iir Clerk as provided in Section 267 of the Town Code.
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APPLICATION NO. 2 - CASE NO. 836
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Mr. Leo Paul Tomczyck requesting a variance from
Article VI Section 89-33 B (2) (a) and (b) to reduce the side yard from
10 ft. required to 4.0 ft. and the total for both side yards required
from 25.0 ft. to 13.0 ft. , in an R-10 Zone District, for the proposed
construction of a side and rear addition, and a garage, on the premises
located at 46 E. Brookside Drive and known on the Tax Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck as Bloc 212 Parcel 180.
Mr. Tomczyck appeared before the Board to present his plans to build a
family room and a large master bedroom, and move and enlarge his
present garage. The construction of the garage would include a room
and storage area on the second-story. Said garage construction was the
I only issue which needed Zoning Board approval.
Mr. Tomczyck had been before the Planning Board because his property
abuts "the brook". Mr. Jakubowski read the conditions that the
Planning Board had placed in the approved Freshwater and Water Courses
4004 Permit which were:
A. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed
activity or one year from the date of its issuance,
whichever first occurs;
B. This permit is personal to the applicant and may not be
transferred to any other individual, entity, or a
combination thereof;
C. The applicant is required to deposit $500 with the Town
Comptroller to ensure satisfactory completion of the
proposed project and the rehabilitation of any effected
or disturbed areas;
D. Work involving site prepartion shall only take place
from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00
A.M. and 4:30 P.M. ;
E. The applicant shall provide a temporary barrier location
plan for approval by the Consulting Engineer to the Town
by April 30, 1988 or three weeks before commencement of
construction whichever is sooner. This permit is
conditioned upon approval of the temporary barrier plan
by the Consulting Engineer to the Town.
41110 F. The applicant shall give the Town Building Department
and the Town Environmental Officer at least 24 hour
notice prior to commencement of construction.
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particular,I 16 expressed to the plans
The Board, Mr. Wexler inp objections
for the garage. The construction would add a great deal of bulk to the
house in the side yard area, while there is land available in other
parts of the property. This lot is classified as R-10.
Carol DeFelice of 40 East Brokside Drive, the neighbor on the side of
the house close to said garage appeared before the Board to oppose the
proposed structure. There is one window in her kitchen which is on the
side of the house next to Mr. Tomczyck's house. She said that she was
concerned about light and air being obstructed from her house - " a
tenement effect".
Mr. Tomczyck withdrew his application and said he would submit new
plans for the garage at a future time.
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APPLICATION NO. 3 - CASE NO.837
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Mr. John W. Irving requesting a variance from
Article VIII Section 89-44 D to construct a 6 ft. high stockade fence
(4 ft. height maximum permitted) in an R-6 Zone District, at the south
located at 49 Maple of the property, on the premises Hil Drive and
40 known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 122 Parcel 306.
Emily Irving appeared on behalf of the application. The Irvings want
to replace a rear 6-foot high fence in bad condition. Their rear yard
is small, is overlooked by a house on a grade at least 2 feet higher
than theirs, and is bordered in the rear by a "multi-family" house with
many cars parked on a great deal of pavement. The Irvings were seeking
privacy, quiet, an improved view and safety for their young child.
Mrs. Irving submitted photographs and signed statements from her
immediate neighbors.
Therefore, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no significant
impact on the environment as determined by New York State of
corresponding local law, therefore requiring no further
action under SEQR
Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Wexler, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. John W. Irving has submitted an application to
the Building Inspector, together with plans, to allow the
(10 construction of a six-foot high stockade fence which would
exceed the four-foot height limit allowable; and
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WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such
4111, permit on the grounds that the plans submitted failed to
comply with the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck
with particular reference to Article VIII Section 89-44 D
which would exceed the four-foot height allowance on the
premises located at 49 Maple Hill Drive and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 122 Parcel
306; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Irving sumbitted an application for a 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 there are special
circumstances and/or conditions applying to the land for
which the variance is sought on the following grounds:
1. Mr.Irving's current fence is unsightly and unsafe
and needs to be replaced;
411/ 2. The rear yard of the property is small. The
Irvings seek privacy, particulary from the
multifamily house directly behind their house which
is on a grade at least 2 feet higher than their
property, and particularly the paved parking area.
3. 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; and
4. There are special circumstances and conditions
applying to the land for which the variance is
sought, which circumstance and/or conditions have
not resulted from any acts of the applicant
subsequent to the date of the Zoning Regulations
appealed from and that strict complicance with the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance will not
alleviate applicant's practical difficulties.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby granted and that
Article VIII Section 89-44 D be varied and modified so as to
allow the erection of a six-foot fence on the premises located at
49 Maple Hill Drive and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the
Town of Mamaroneck as Block 122 Parcel 306 in strict conformance
with the plans filed with this application, provided that the
applicant complies in all other respects with the Zoning
Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and it is
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall obtain a building
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permit within six months 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 one year 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. 4 - CASE 838
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of H. & K. Matsubara requesting a variance from Article
VI Section 89.30. 1 (D) and 89-57 to reduce the rear yard set back
from 50 ft. required to 35 ft. in an R-30 Zone District, for the
proposed construction of rear decks, which will increase the extent
by which the existing building fails to comply, on the premises
located at 20 Rock Ridge
Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 412 Parcel 164.
Fred Rudzinski, Architect, appeared on behalf of the applicants. He
explained that he had come to the situation late. The builder had
410 assumed that the construction of the decks was in compliance with the
Zoning Ordinance. Rock Ridge Road was recently upzoned from
R-7.5 to R-30 and there is a steep grade at the rear of the lot
making use thereof impossible.
Two decks were in the plans. The applicants and/or the builder did
not apply for a building permit. Construction was stopped by the
Building Inspector. The smaller deck would have conformed under the
former Zoning Ordinance.
The Board had no objection to the application.
Therefore, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, it was
unanimously
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 SEQR
Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Gunther, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Matsubura have submitted an application
to the Building Inspector, together with plans to construct a
40 two rear decks with a 35 foot rear yard setback; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such
permit on the grounds that the plans submitted failed to
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comply with the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance with
1 (ipoi particular reference to Article VI Section 89.30. 1 (D) and
89-57 on the premises located at 20 Rock Ridge Road and known
on the Tax Assessment Map as Block 412 Parcel 164; and
WHEREAS, the Matsubaras submitted an application for a
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 variance is sought on the following grounds:
1. The extreme grade at the rear of the lot is an
exceptional physical condition.
2. The height of the decks as compared to the
considerably lower elevation of the property at
the rear makes these decks unobtrusive from the
410/ rear property line. The size and design of
these decks are entirely reasonable under the
special circumstances.
3. Both decks would have complied with the
recently changed, former zoning (R-7.5) on this
street.
4. 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; and
5. Such special circumstances and/or conditions
have not resulted from any acts of the
applicants subsequent to the date of the Zoning
Ordinance from which appeal is taken; and such
special circumstances and/or conditions are
such that the strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance 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
CO FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby granted and that
Article VI Section 89-30. 1 (D) and 89-57 of the Zoning
Ordinance be varied and modified so as to allow the
construction and maintenance of two rear decks on the
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premises located at 20 Rock Ridge Road and known on the Tax
Assessment Map as Block 412 Parcel 164 in strict conformance
with the plans filed with this application and any conditions
set forth in these resolutions, 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 six months 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
FUTHER RESOLVED that this decision be filed with the Town
Clerk as provided in Section 267 of the Town Code.
*****
APPLICATION NO. 5 - CASE 839
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Mr. and Mrs. M. Schumer requesting a variance from
Article VI Section 89-32 B (1) and Section 89-57 to reduce the front
yard from the 40.0 ft. required to 25.05 ft. , in an R-20 Zone District,
• for the proposed construction of a second floor addition, which will
increase the extent by which the existing building fails to meet said
requirements, on the premises located at 3 Highland Road and known on
the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 222 Parcel
30.
Mr. Schumer appeared before the Board in support of his application. He
stated that his family needed to add a bedroom as a new baby was
expected. Also, elderly parents come to visit and need to use the
bedroom on the first story.
Mr. Schumer had submitted pictures with his application. Mr. Negrin
stated for the record that said pictures show a tremendous outcropping
of rock which starts on one side of the house and wraps almost entirely
across the rear of the house. Said outcropping is taller than the
house.
The Board had no objection to the application.
Therefore, on motion by Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Simon, it was
unanimously
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 SEQR.
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And further, on motion by Mr. Simon, seconded by Mr. Gunther, the
( ; following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
�` WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. M. Schumer have submitted an
application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to
construct a two-story addition with a 25.05 front yard
setback; 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 Article VI, Section 89-32 B (1) and
Section 89-57 on the premises located at 3 Highland Road and
known on the Tax Assessment Map as Block 222 Parcel 30; and
WHEREAS, the Schumers submitted an application for a 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
41; 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. The condition of the terrain - a huge
outcropping of rock - is by itelf a definite
hardship.
2. There is no other practical way to add space to
this house.which is required due to the
expected increase in family size within the
next few months.
3. The amount of space added is the minimum amount
needed to alleviate the practical difficulty.
4. 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; and
5. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance
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
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby granted and
Li that Article VI Section 89-32 B (1) and 89.57 of the
Zoning Ordinance be varied and modified so as to allow
the construction of a second floor addition on the
premises located at 3 Highland Road and known on the Tax
Assessment Map as Block 222 Parcel 30 in strict
conformance with the plans filed with this application
and any conditions set forth in these resolutions,
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 six months of the filing of this
Resolution with the Town Clerk and in accordane with
Section 89-73 of the Zoning Ordinance, the building
permit shall be void if constru
ction 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 Code.
*****
APPLICATION NO. 6 - CASE 840
41110 The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Ms. Ruth Hartenau requesting a variance from Article VI
Section 89-30.1 C (1) and (2) to reduce the side yard from 20.0 ft.
required to 15.98 ft. and the total side yard from 50 ft. required to
24.98 ft. in a R-30 Zone District, to allow to remain an enclosed
porch, on the premises located at 1 Rock Ridge Road and known on the
Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 412 Parcel 241.
Mrs. Hartenau appeared with her son-in-law, Roger Madigan. They
explained that a porch, shown on the footprint of the house in 1937 had
been enclosed in 1960. Mrs. Hartenau had not been aware of the
non-conformance of this enclosure until the night before a scheduled
closing on the sale of the house. The prospective owners have had to
get a mortgage extension.
The zoning for the house had recently been upgraded from R-7.5 to
R-30. Under the previous zoning, a building permit would have been
necessary, but no variance would have been required.
Mr. Negrin noted that the house next door appeared to be 2 feet higher
than the house in question and felt that said difference made the
structure less obtrusive.
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Therefore, on motion of Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther, it
was unanimously
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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 SEQR.
Further, on motion of Mr. Gunther, seconded by Mr. Simon, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Ms. Ruth Hartenau has submitted an application to the
Building Inspector, together with plans to allow to remain an
enclosed porch with a 15.98 side yard and the total side yard of
24.98; 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
Article VI, Section 89-30.1 C (1) and (2) on the premises located
at 1 Rock Ridge Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map as Block
412 Parcel 241; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hartenau submitted an application for a 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 variance is sought on the following grounds:
1. There are exceptional physical conditions
involved in this property, making this proposal
less obtrusive.
2. The footprint of the house has been in
existence for SO years and only recently became
nonconforming.
3. As a result of the recent rezoning, there would
be no other way to build an enclosed porch
addition to this house.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with
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the general purposes and intent of this
Ordinance and will not be injurious to the
neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the
public welfare; and
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S. Such special circumstances and/or conditions
have not resulted from any acts of the
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applicants subsequent to the date of the Zoning
Ordinance from which appeal is taken; and such
special circumstances and/or conditions are
such that 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 is hereby granted and that
Article VI Section 89-30.1 C (1) and (2) of the Zoning
Ordinance be varied and modified so as to allow to remain an
enclosed porch on the premises located at 1 Rock Ridge Road
and known on the Tax Assessment Map as Block 412 Parcel 241
in strict conformance with the plans filed with this
application and any conditions set forth in these
resolutions, 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 six months of the filing of this Resolution
with the Town Clerk and in accordance with Section 89-73 of
4IV 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 Code.
*****
APPLICATION NO. 7 - CASE NO. 841
The Recording Secretary read the application as follows:
Application of Hory Chevrolet requesting a variance in a Business
B District proposing to sell new boats, a use not normally
accessory to a new motor vehicle dealership nor customarily
incidental to the main use, pursuant to Article V Section 89-28 A
(5) & C (1) on the premises located at 1340 Boston Post Road and
known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 410 Parcel 268.
Making the presentation to the Board were Thomas Keane, Attorney,
Thomas Hory, President of Hory Chevrolet, and William Weiss,
General Manager of Hory Chevrolet.
410 Mr. Keane argued that selling boats was not a non-compliant use,
and, therefore, no variance would be needed. He wanted this
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issue decided before the Lead Agency was determined. The
(111100' applicant has been before the Planning Board for a site plan
permit and, the night prior to this Zoning Board meeting, before
the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Dr. Alan Mason was at the
Zoning Board meeting prepared to give an oral report from the
CZMC.
Mr. Keane presented the Board with a memorandum detailing the
presentation of his argument. Mr. Wexler objected to being given
these papers at the meeting. He felt that understanding such
material takes time.
Mr. Negrin adjourned the meeting for a break at 10:13. It was
reconvened at 10:20.
Dr. Mason told the Board some of the concerns of the CZMC. They
were: 1) there are plans for an eight-foot fence topped with
several strands of barbed wire; 2) the site is not a
"water-enhanced" one; 3) the corner is a busy one and this
proposal may cause litter and visual pollution; and 4) oil could
seep from the site which is near the outlet of East Creek into the
Hommocks Salt Marsh.
The Board was concerned about servicing the engines on the boats
after they were sold. It was assured that such service of boats
would be done at the mooring/dock area of the boats.
410 Hory Chevrolet plans to sell only used demonstration-model cars in
the future. Mr. Hory submitted an affidavit citing the economic
losses in selling used cars and leasing cars.
The Board had questions concerning the business operation, the
appearance of the proposed boat area and legality of the plans.
It was apparent that no vote could be reached. Mr. Negrin asked
for more clarification concerning the actual operating plans, how
they relate to the law, Mr. Lieberman's comments on the submitted
memorandum, definition of a motor vehicle, written comments from
CZMC, and information from the Planning Board.
The Hory Chevrolet application was adjourned until a special
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 1988.
*****
APPLICATION NO. 8 - CASE NO. 842
Application of Mr. John Kluge requesting a variance from Article
VI Section 89-30 A in order to construct a house on a 33,415
square foot parcel where 50,000 square feet are required in an
R-50 Zone District, a variance from Article VI Section 89-30 B (2)
to reduce the side yard from 35.0 ft. to 24.0 ft. as required and
411110 further a variance of Section 280-a of the Town Law and Article
III Section 89-14 of the Zoning Laws of the Town of Mamaroneck
requiring that the parcel front on a public street on the premises
r April 27, 1988
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located at Premium Point Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map
(NV of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 508 Parcel 30.
Dr. Mason of the CZMC said that the Kluge matter had been
presented by William Maker, Attorney, at its meeting the night
prior to the Zoning Board meeting.
Geoffrey Young, Attorney, presented the application to the Board.
He introduced John Kluge, the owner of the property, Stanley
Hyman, Appraiser, and Joanne Rosenstrach, Attorney.
Mr. Young told the Board that the Planning Board had declined to
be Lead Agency but had, informally, referred the Kluge matter to
the CZMC in order to speed the variance process. He asked the
Zoning Board to declare itself Lead Agency at the meeting and
introduced Mr. Kluge.
Mr. Kluge said that he had sold his business and moved to
Charlottesville, Virginia. His Premium Point property, includes
the subject lot which was made vacant by razing the house
originally on it, has been on the market for some time (perhaps a
year and a half) and has not yet been sold. The asking price is
$4,500,000, and the house has been extensively marketed. Mr.
Kluge's taxes are approximately $70,000 and his annual assessment
from the Premium Point Association is about $21,000.
(111.4 hepurchased the subject
questioning, Mr. Kluge stated that �
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parcel for about $2,000,000.00 with the intent to raze the
existing house to provide additional privacy and room for his
existing house, located on the adjoining parcel.
Mr. Heyman, the appraiser, stated that dividing the land into its
original two parcels should cause a higher price to be realized,
by approximately $500,000 - 700,000.
The Board was not prepared to act on the requ
est for a variance at
the meeting, but agreed to make a declaration of itself as Lead
Agency.
Therefore, on motion by Mr. Wexler, seconded by Mr. Gunther,
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board is the Lead Agency and solely
responsible for determining whether the proposed action has a
significant impact on the environment.
No decision was made about the type of environmental action involved in
this application.
On motion by Mr. Simon, seconded by Mr. Wexler, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:25 A.M.
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Bonnie M. Burdick
Recording Secretary