HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_01_24 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD JANUARY 24, 1979, IN THE COURT HOUSE,
1201 PALMER AVENUE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 8: 15
P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mr. E . Robert Wassman, Chairman
Mr. Andrew W. Boraczek
Mr. Egbert R. Hardesty
Mr. Lawrence G. Bodkin, Jr.
Mr. Peter G. Moore
Also present: Mr. William Paonessa , Building Inspector
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 22, 1978 were
presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved
as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman declared the hearing open and the Secretary
presented for the record the affidavit of publication
of the notice of hearing.
Mr. Wassman asked the Secretary to read the first appli-
cation.
APPLICATION NO. 1 - CASE 495
Application of Mr. and Mrs . Hoon S . Yoo for modification
of Article VI Section 89-36 Subsection B (1 ) "Construc-
tion Requirements for an R-2F Family Residence District"
to allow the construction of a one family dwelling hav-
ing a front setback of 20 ft. from the southerly street
line instead of the minimum required front setback from
both streets of 30 ft. on the premises located on Blos-
som Terrace and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the
Town of Mamaroneck as Block 403 Parcel 31 on the grounds
of practical difficulty and/or unnecessary hardship.
Mr. and Mrs . Yoo were represented by Mr. Sidney J. Ett-
man , an Attorney of 30 East 42nd Street, New York, who
said that the Yoos wanted to preserve a large oak tree
on the property.
It was pointed out that because it was a corner lot the
30 ft. setback had to be maintained on both streets .
Mr. Hardesty questioned as to whether the house could
be moved back but because of the topography of the lot
Mr. Ettman said it would involve adding fill and add
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a tremendous expense which the Yoos had not anticipated.
After further discussion Mr. Wassman advised the appli-
cants that the Board appreciated their concern for the
trees but if the variance was granted the contractor
would have to use extreme caution so as not to damage
the roots of the tree. Mr. Ettman said that if the vari-
ance was granted the Yoos intended to supervise the con-
struction constantly.
A vote was taken on the application and the result was
as follows :
Commissioner Wassman - Aye
Commissioner Boraczek - Aye
Commissioner Hardesty - Aye
Commissioner Bodkin - Aye
Commissioner Moore - Aye
The application was therefore approved and the following
Resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs . Hoon S. Yoo have submitted
an application to the Building Inspector to
allow the construction of a one family dwell-
ing having a front setback of 20 ft. from the
southerly street line together with plans; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has refused
to issue such permit on the grounds that the
plans failed to comply with Article VI Section
89-36 Subsection B (1 ) "Construction Require-
ments for an R-2F Family Residence District"
of the Zoning Ordinance which requires a mini-
mum front setback from both streets of 30 ft.
on the premises located on Blossom Terrace and
known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck as Block 403 Parcel 31 ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs . Hoon S . Yoo have submitted
an application for a variance on the ground
of practical difficulty and/or unnecessary hard-
ship for the following reasons:
1 . The applicants want to preserve
an old oak tree.
2 . Because the lot is located at a
dead end corner the surrounding pro-
perty will not be harmed.
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 granted the appli-
cation on the following grounds:
(a) That there are special circum-
stances and conditions applying to
the land and/or building for which
a variance is sought, which circum-
stances and/or conditions have not
resulted from any acts of the appli-
cant subsequent to the date of the
Zoning Regulations appealed from.
(b) That the said circumstances and/
or conditions are as follows:
1 . Because of the topography
of the lot if the house
was moved in another loca-
tion to preserve the trees
it would require additional
fill and involve a tremen-
dous expense.
2. That said circumstances
or conditions are such that
the particular application
of the Ordinance with res-
pect to Article VI Section
89-36 Subsection B (1 ) "Con-
struction Requirements for
an R-2F Family Residence
District" would deprive
the applicant of the reason-
able use of the land and/
or building and that the
variance as granted by this
Board is a minimal adjust-
ment that will accomplish
this purpose.
3. That the granting of
the variance is in harmony
with the general purposes
and intent of the Ordinance
and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or other-
wise detrimental to the
public welfare ; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby
granted and that Article VI Section 89-36 Sub-
section B (1 ) "Construction Requirements for
an R-2F Family Residence District" be varied
and modified so as to allow the construction
of a one family dwelling having a front set-
back of 20 ft. from the southerly street line
on the premises located on Blossom Terrace
and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the
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Town of Mamaroneck as Block 403 Parcel 31 in
strict conformance with plans filed with this
application provided that the applicant com-
plies in all other respects with the Zoning
Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the
Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
where a variance is granted the applicant shall
obtain a building permit within three months
of the filing of this Resolution with the Town
Clerk. 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed
with the Town Clerk as provided in Section
267 of the Town Law.
The Chairman asked the Secretary to read the next appli-
cation .
APPLICATION NO. 2 - CASE 496
Application of Mr. John J . Phelan for modification of
Article VI Section 89-34 Subsection B (2) "Construction
Requirements for a One Family Residence District R-7.5"
to allow the construction of a screened porch maintain-
ing an existing non-conforming side yard of 6.4 ft. in-
stead of the minimum required side yard of 10.0 ft. on
the premises located at 22 Villa Road and known on the
Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block
111 Parcel 191 on the grounds of practical difficulty
and/or unnecessary hardship .
Mr. Phelan presented his application to the Board and
said that presently there is a porch with a roll up awn-
ing on the property. The applicant said that they wanted
to replace the awning with a more permanent enclosure
and the proposed roof would match the shingles on the
existing house. Mr. Phelan stated that he had no inten-
tion of using the enclosed porch as an extra room and
the existing porch was constructed when the house was
built.
Mr. Edward Cunningham of 16 Villa Road, who is Mr. Phelan' s
immediate neighbor, appeared before the Board and said
he had no objection to the enlosed porch .
After further discussion the Board voted on the applica-
tion and the result was as follows :
Commissioner Wassman - Aye
Commissioner Boraczek - Aye
Commissioner Hardesty - Aye
Commissioner Bodkin - Aye
Commissioner Moore - Aye
The application was therefore approved and the following
Resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. John J . Phelan has submitted an
application to the Building Inspector to allow
the construction of a screened porch maintain-
ing an existing non-conforming side yard of 6.4
ft. together with plans;
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has refused to
issue such permit on the grounds that the plans
submitted failed to comply with Article VI Sec-
tion 89-34 Subsection B (2) "Construction Require-
ments for a One Family Residence District R-7.5"
which requires a minimum side yard of 10.0 ft.
on the premises located at 22 Villa Road and
known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 111 Parcel 191 ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John J . Phelan has submitted an
application for a variance on the ground of prac-
tical difficulty and/or unnecessary hardship
for the following reasons :
1 . Proposed screened porch will re-
place a roll up awning and nylon mesh.
2. Because of the topography of the
lot the proposed area is the most suit-
able for the enclosed porch.
3. Proposed addition will maintain
an existing non-conforming side yard
as a porch already exists .
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans,
reviewed the application and has heard all per-
sons interested in this application after pub-
lication of a notice thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board granted the applica-
tion on the following grounds :
(a) That there are special circum-
stances and conditions applying to
the land and/or building for which
a variance is sought, which circum-
stances and/or conditions have not
resulted from any acts of the appli -
cant subsequent to the date of the
Zoning Regulations appealed from.
(b) That the said circumstances and/
or conditions are as follows :
1 . The proposed addition
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will maintain the existing
side yard.
2. That the proposed screened
enclosure would be constructed
over an existing terrace.
3. That said circumstances
or conditions are such that
the particular application
of the Ordinance with respect
to Article VI Section 89-34
Subsection B (2) "Construc-
tion Requirements for a One
Family Residence District
R-7.5" would deprive the ap-
plicant of the reasonable
use of the land and/or build-
ing and that the variance
as granted by this Board is
a minimal adjustment that
will accomplish this purpose.
4. That the granting of the
variance is in harmony with
the general purposes and in-
tent of the Ordinance and
will not be injurious to the
neighborhood or otherwise
detrimental to the public
welfare; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby
granted and that Article VI Section 89-34 Sub-
section B (2) "Construction Requirements for
a One Family Residence District R-7.5" be varied
and modified so as to allow the construction
of a screened porch maintaining an existing
non-conforming side yard of 6.4 ft. on the pre-
mises located at 22 Villa Road and known on
the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro-
neck as Block 111 Parcel 191 in strict confor-
mance with plans filed with the application
provided that the applicant complies in all
other respects with the Zoning Ordinance of
the Town of Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the
Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
where a variance is granted the applicant shall
obtain a building permit within three months
of the filing of this Resolution with the Town
Clerk. 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed
with the Town Clerk as provided in Section 267
of the Town Law.
The Chairman asked the Secretary to read the next appli-
cation.
APPLICATION NO. 3 - CASE 497
Application of Mr. Arthur A. Katz for modification of
Article VIII Section 89-45 A "Height Exceptions" which
restricts the total area of mechanical equipment to 10%
of area of supporting roof to allow the installation of
75 sq . ft. of solar collectors at the rear of the dwell-
ing covering 20% of roof area to which they are attached
on the premises located at 18 Orsini Drive and known on
the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block
119 Parcel 164 on the grounds of practical difficulty
and/or unnecessary hardship.
Mr. Wassman stated that pursuant to the Rules and Regu-
lations of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Mamaroneck and after examining the plans the Board decided
that the plans were substantially identical to the appli-
cation previously made by the applicant. The previous
application had been denied and according to the Rules
and Regulations of the Zoning Board the six month period
had not lapsed since that denial .
The Chairman asked the Secretary to read the next appli-
cation.
APPLICATION NO. 4 - CASE 498
Application of Rosenshein Associates for modification
of Article VII Business and Industrial Districts "Con-
struction Requirements" Section 89-41 Subsection B to
allow the construction of a Shopping Center (retail stores)
having a rear yard of 10 ft. instead of the minimum re-
quired rear yard of 25 ft. and Subsection D (2) to allow
a building height of 50 ft. (clock tower) instead of the
maximum permitted height of 30 ft. and Article XI Off-
street Parking Section 89-66 which requires a minimum
of 1 parking space for each 100 sq . ft. of floor space.
Proposed plan provides for 100 parking spaces instead
of the required 201 spaces on the premises located at
1262 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment
Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 407 Parcel 192
on the grounds of practical difficulty and/or unnecess-
ary hardship.
Mr. Joseph Minniti , an Attorney of the firm of Minniti ,
Pirro and Monsell of 100 Mamaroneck Avenue, represented
the applicants . Mr. Minniti stated that the applicants
wanted to build a one story building with six to eight
stores at the rear portion of the property and the build-
ing coverage complies with the Zoning Ordinance.
0 Mr. Philip Franz, who is the Architect for the proposed
developer said that the plan shows that they intend to
keep the existing entrance and right-of-way. Mr. Franz
stated that the existing stonewall would be maintained
and landscaping provided.
A question was asked as to whether the applicants had
contacted the Department of Transportation who would
have to review the plan and the applicants said they
had not received their approval .
The Board, also, questioned as to whether the building
could be put in another location and Mr. Minniti said
that if the building was moved forward it would elimi-
nate at least two more parking spaces in each row.
Mr. Rosenshein, who is the contract vendor and the ap-
plicant, said that they plan a quality shopping center.
The applicant said they have built several shopping cen-
ters, one of which is on Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle
where he has his office. A suggestion was made as to
whether the property would be more acceptable for office
space because of the parking problem but Mr. Minniti
said he did not think it would rent.
Mr. Rosenshein said that they hoped to rent the stores
as specialty shops and the Board questioned as to why
the building size could not be reduced to increase the
parking. The applicants pointed out that one or two
stores would not make a shopping center and the type
of stores they contemplate would not generate a parking
problem. •
A question was, also, raised as to illegal parking from
the surrounding apartment and Mr. Rosenshein said that
in their other shopping centers they have been able to
deal with this problem by checking the cars .
Mr. Otto Scheuble of 3 Rock Ridge Road said he objected
to the application because of the 25 ft. setback as he
felt the 10 ft. screening would be difficulty to main-
tain and that 100 parking spaces were not enough. Mr.
Scheuble said the Post Road could not be compared with
Quaker Ridge Road because of the proximity of three schools
on the Post Road.
Mrs . Marga"etSchultz of 25 Alden Road expressed her ob-
jection to the application.
Mr. Jerry Glaser of 19 Rock Ridge Road, said as a resi-
dent of the area he objected to the tower which would
be looking down on his patio and, also, to the frustrated
drivers in the event there are no parking spaces avail-
able. Mrs. Glaser asked Mr. Rosenshein about the park-
ing for the employees and he said the tenants of the
stores would have to provide parking for them.
After further disucussion and before the vote was taken
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Mr. Wassman had to leave the meeting and asked Mr. Boraczek
to take over.
A vote was taken on the application and the result was
as follows :
Commissioner Boraczek - Nay
Commissioner Hardesty - Nay
Commissioner Bodkin - Nay
Commissioner Moore - Nay
The application was therefore denied and the following
Resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, Rosenshein Associates have submitted
an application to the Building Inspector to
allow the construction of a shopping center
(retail stores) having a rear yard of 10 ft. ,
a maximum height of 50 ft. (clock tower) and
provide for 100 parking spaces together with
plans; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has refused
to issue such permit on the grounds that the
plans submitted failed to comply with the Zon-
ing Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck with
particular reference to Article VII Business
and Industrial Districts "Construction Require-
ments" Section 89-41 Subsection B (3) which
requires a minimum rear yard of 25 ft. , Sec-
tion 89-41 Subsection D (2) which permits a
maximum height of 30 ft. and Article XI Off-
street Parking Section 89-66 which requires
a minimum parking space for each 100 sq . ft.
of floor space (201 spaces) on the premises
located at 1262 Boston Post Road and known
on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mama-
roneck as Block 407 Parcel 192; and
WHEREAS, Rosenshein Associates have submitted
an application to this Board for a variance
on the ground of practical difficulty and/or
unnecessary hardship for the following reasons :
1 . The proposed building has been
located with a rear yard of 10 ft.
in order to achieve the largest pos-
sible number of parking spaces and
still maintain the required right-of-
way.
2. With the building coverage not
exceeding the zoning requirement
of 25% the number of parking spaces
provided is 100.
3. Because of the severe change
in grade from the street to the build-
ing site and in order to achieve
visibility by the passing motorist
the 50 ft. clocktower has been in-
dicated to announce the location of
the proposed Village Square Shopping
Center.
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 denied the applica-
tion on the following grounds :
1 . That the applicant failed to
show that the building could not
be reduced in size to provide addi -
tional parking which would conform
to the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the applicant failed to
show that the building could not
be placed in a different location
so that a minimum rear yard could
be provided.
3. That there were no special cir-
cumstances or conditions applying
to the land for which the variance
is sought, which circumstances or
conditions are peculiar to such land
and which do not apply generally
to land in the district.
4. That the facts and circumstances
claimed by the applicant to entitle
him to the variance are not such
as would deprive the applicant of
the reasonable use of the land.
5. That the granting of the vari-
ance would not be in harmony with
the general purposes and intent of
this Ordinance and would be injur-
ious to the neighborhood and detri-
mental to the public welfare .
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed
with the Town Clerk in accordance with Section
267 of the Town Law.
Mr. Boraczek asked the Secretary to read the next appli-
cation .
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APPLICATION NO. 5 - CASE 499
Application of Mr. and Mrs . A. Kahn for modification of
Article VI Section 89-30 Subsection B (2) "Construction
Requirements for an R-30 One Family Residence District"
to allow the construction of an addition at the northerly
side of the dwelling having a side yard 15.5 ft. instead
of the minimum required side yard of 20 ft. on the pre-
mises located at 5 Lakewood Lane and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 102
Parcel 6 on the grounds of practical difficulty and/or
unnecessary hardship.
Mr. Arnold Wile , an Architect, represented the applicants
and said the Kahns needed a larger kitchen. Mr. Wile
stated that if the addition went forward they would still
require a variance and they did not think the addition
in that location would be aesthetically desirable.
Mr. Wile presented the Board with three letters from Mrs .
Helen Gross, 699 Weaver Street, Mr. C. T. Palagonia, 4
Lakewood Land and Mr. Harold Leaf of 3 Lakewood Lane.
All three adjoining property owners were in favor of the
application .
After further discussion a vote was taken on the appli -
cation and the result was as follows:
Commissioner Boraczek - Aye
Commissioner Hardesty - Aye
Commissioner Bodkin - Aye
Commissioner Moore - Aye
The application was therefore approved and the following
Resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kahn have submitted
an application to the Building Inspector to
allow the construction of an addition at the
northerly side of the dwelling having a side
yard of 15.5 ft. together with plans; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has refused
to issue such permit on the grounds that the
plans submitted failed to comply with Article
VI Section 89-30 Subsection B (2) "Construc-
tion Requirements for an R-30 One Family Resi -
dence District" of the Zoning Ordinance which
requires a minimum side yard of 20 ft. on the
premises located at 5 Lakewood Lane and known
on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mama-
roneck as Block 102 Parcel 6; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs . A. Kahn have submitted
an application for a variance on the ground
of practical difficulty and/or unnecessary
hardship for the following reasons :
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1 . The kitchen can only be expanded
by either going sideways or forward
which would also encroach on the zon-
ing requirements .
2. If the addition was built forward
the applicants feel it would be aestheti-
cally undesirable and affect their
neighbors .
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans ,
reviewed the application and has heard all per-
sons interested in this application after pub-
1ication of a notice thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board granted the applica-
tion on the following grounds:
(a) That there are special circumstances
and conditions applying to the land
and/or building for which a variance
is sought, which circumstances and/
or conditions have not resulted from
any acts of the applicant subsequent
to the date of the Zoning Regulations
appealed from.
(b) That the said circumstances and/
or conditions are as follows :
1 . The kitchen cannot be
enlarged within the exist-
ing dwelling due to the
room layout.
2. That said circumstances
or conditions are such that
the particular application
of the Ordinance with res-
pect to Article VI Section
89-30 Subsection B (2) "Con-
struction Requirements for
an R-30 One Family Residence
District" would deprive
the applicant of the reason-
able use of the land and/
or building and that the
variance as granted by this
Board is a minimal adjust-
ment that will accomplish
this purpose.
3. That the granting of
the variance is in harmony
with the general purposes
and intent of the Ordinance
and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or other-
wise detrimental to the
public welfare; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby
granted and that Article VI Section 89-30 Sub-
section B (2) "Construction Requirements for
an R-30 One Family Residence District" be varied
and modified so as to allow the construction
of an addition at the northerly side of the
dwelling having a side yard of 15.5 ft. on
the premises located at 5 Lakewood Lane and
known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck as Block 102 Parcel 6 in strict
conformance with plans filed with this appli-
cation provided that the applicant complies
in all other respects with the Zoning Ordinance
and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the
Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
where a variance is granted the applicant shall
obtain a building permit within three months
of the filing of this Resolution with the Town
Clerk. 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed
with the Town Clerk as provided in Section
267 of the Town Law.
Mr. Boraczek asked the Secretary to read the last appli-
cation.
APPLICATION NO. 6 - CASE 500
Application of Mrs . F. Vernier for modification of Ar-
ticle IV Section 89-20 Subsection A (1 ) "Permitted Uses
in an R-7.5 One Family Residence District" which does
not permit multiple family use so as to allow the exist-
ing dwelling to be used and occupied as a two family
dwelling on the premises located at 71 Murray Avenue
and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mam-
aroneck as Block 127 Parcel 271 on the grounds or prac-
tical difficulty and/or unnecessary hardship.
Mr. George Forbes , an Attorney of 7 Woodland Avenue,
Larchmont, New York, represented the applicant and said
that according to the records of the Building Department,
the house is listed as a one family but the Assessor's
records show it as a two family. Mr. Forbes said that
the applicant wanted to sell the house as a two family
but when they made inquiry they were told it was in a
one family district. Mr. Forbes further said that the
sale of the house depended on whether it was a one family
or two family as the buyers are interested in a two family
residence. Mrs. Vernier said she had signed a contract
in good faith with a real estate broker who is entitled
to his commission.
Mrs . Vernier had submitted an affidavit with her appli-
cation in which she said that she knows definitely that
the house was used as a two family since 1946 and at
that time there were two separate apartments in the pre-
mises . Mrs.Vernier further said in her affidavit that
at all times each apartment had a separate entrance,
separate door bells and separate kitchen and living quar-
ters .
The applicant pointed out that the granting of the vari-
ance would not adversely affect the character of the
neighborhood nor the values of the adjacent properties
since the house in question had been used as a two family
residence for over 30 years and there are many non-con-
forming houses in the area.
Mr. Forbes presented the Board with letters approving
the application from the following:
Mr. Earl E . Brant 11 Overlook Terrace
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marvin 17 Overlook Terrace
Mr. Peter D' Angelo 83 Edgewood Avenue
Mr. Peter Wenzel 79
Mr. Richard J . Walsh 78
Mr. and Mrs . B. Wilson 74
Mr. and Mrs . Albert Codino 75 Murray Avenue
Mrs . Mary Sganga 69 Murray Avenue
Mr. and Mrs . Albert Codino 1 Leafy Lane
After further discussion a vote was taken on the appli-
cation and the result was as follows :
Commissioner Boraczek - Nay
Commissioner Hardesty - Aye
Commissioner Bodkin - Aye
Commissioner Moore - Aye
The application was therefore approved and the follow-
ing Resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mary F. Vernier has submitted
an application to the Building Inspector to
allow the existing dwelling to be used and oc-
cupied as a two family dwelling together with
plans; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has refused
to issue such permit on the grounds that Article
IV Section 89-20 Subsection A (1 ) "Permitted
Uses in an R-7.5 One Family Residence District"
does not permit multiple family use on the pre-
b
mises located at 71 Murray Avenue and known
on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mama-
roneck as Block 127 Parcel 271 ; and
WHEREAS, Mrs . Mary F. Vernier has submitted
an application to this Board for a variance
on the ground of practical difficulty and/or
unnecessary hardship for the following reasons :
1 . That the house as far back as
1946 had two separate apartments .
2. Even though the house is shown
in the Building Department records
as a one family the records of the
Assessor's Office show a two family.
3. Since the house has been used
as a two family for over thirty years
the granting of the variance will
not adversely affect the neighborhood.
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans,
reviewed the application and has heard all per-
sons interested in this application after pub-
lication of a notice thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board granted the applica-
tion on the following grounds:
(a) That there are special circum-
stances and conditions applying to
the land and/or building for which
a variance is sought, which circum-
stances and/or conditions have not
resulted from any acts of the appli-
cant subsequent to the date of the
Zoning Regulations appealed from.
(b) That the said circumstances and/
or conditions are as follows:
1 . Since the house has
been used for over thirty
years as a two family resi-
dence the neighborhood will
not be affected by the grant-
ing of the variance.
2. That said circumstances
or conditions are such that
the particular application
of the Ordinance with res-
pect to Article IV Section
89-20 Subsection A (1 ) "Per-
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mitted Uses in an R-7.5
One Family Residence Dis-
trict" would deprive the
applicant of the reasonable
use of the land and/or build-
ing and that the variance
as granted by this Board
is a minimal adjustment
that will accomplish this
purpose.
3. That the granting of
the variance is in harmony
with the general purposes
and intent of the Ordinance
and will not be injurious
to the neighborhood or other-
wise detrimental to the
public welfare; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a variance is hereby
granted and that Article IV Section 89-20 Sub-
section A (1 ) "Permitted Uses in an R-7.5 One
Family Residence District" be varied and modi-
fied so as to permit the existing dwelling
to be used as a two family residence on the
premises located at 71 Murray Avenue and known
on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mama-
roneck as Block 127 Parcel 271 in strict con-
formance with plans filed with this applica-
tion provided that the applicant complies in
all other respects with the Zoning Ordinance
and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision be filed
with the Town Clerk as provided in Section
267 of the Town Law.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this meet-
ing it was adjourned at 11 :30 P .M.
Rita A. Johnson Secretary