HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953_07_22 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes LINUTES OF A REGULAR IEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD JULY 22 1953, IN THE MALARONECK TOWN POLICE
STATION, 11 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWIt: OF LiAL,.ARUI'ECK.
The meeting was called to order at 8 P. M. , by Mr. Burke who acted as
Chairman in the absence of Mr . Wullschleger .
PRESENT: Mr . Burke, Acting Chairman
Mr . Brush
Mr . Rigano
ABSENT: Mr . Wullschleger
Mr . Maggini
Presence was also noted of Hr. McEvoy, Building Inspector, and I�r.
Delius, Town Attorney.
On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the previous meeting,
held June 24, 1953, were approved as presented.
The first application before the Board (which application had been
before this Board on Larch 25, 1953, and on April 22, 1953) was that
of M. Shapiro & Son Construction Co. , In. , for r odification of Article
II, Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit provision of garage
space for each apartment asshown on plans for a proposed new apartment
house to be erected on the north side of Palmer Avenue on premises known
as Block 401 Parcel 1 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck.
(65 Palmer Avenue)
No one appeared in behalf of this applicant and Mr. Price Topping,
President of Howell Park Association, suggested that the natter be put
over until the Town Board has passed on the amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance .
This matter was adjourned to the next regular r'eeting.
The next application to core before the Board was that of Adam Sumetz
for modification of Article III, Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance, to
permit erection of a one-family dwelling within 30 feet of the front
property line, to wit, 25 feet, on premises on the west side of Little
Farms Road, known as 18 Little Farms Road, and also known as Block
212 Parcel 121, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck.
` Mr . Adam Sumetz appeared in his own behalf . He stated that he had not
actually closed the transaction which would give him title to this
property but expected to do so on August 4th.
Mr. Burke inquired whether he had contracted to purchase the property
with knowledge of .the Zoning Ordinance restriction.
Mr. Sumetz stated that there is a rock ledge running through the pro-
perty which prevents compliance with the Zoning Ordinance . He sub-
mitted plans of the proposed house .
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Mrs . Alan R. Ernst, 22 Little Farms Road, thought he could comply
with the Zoning Ordinance if it meant blasting another 5 or 6 feet.
The Board then went into executive session and, after discussion,
upon motion duly rade and seconded, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS Adar. Suretz has appealed to this Board for modification
of Article III, Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit erection
of a one-family dwelling within 30 feet of the front property line , to
wit, 25 feet, on premises on the west side of Little Farrs Road, known
as 18 Little Farms Road, and also known as Block 212 Parcel 121 on the
Assessment flap of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, this application has come on duly to be heard by this
Board at its regular reeting, held July 22, 1953 ; and
WHEREAS, it appears that it would be an unnecessary hardship, be-
cause of the ledge of rock running through the property, to require the
applicant to comply with the strict provisions of the Ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the appeal of Adam Sumetz be and the same
hereby is allowed and the decision of the Building Inspector
reversed to the extent of permitting construction of a one-
family dwelling within 30 feet of the front street line , to wit
25 feet, on premises on the west side of Little Farms Road,
known as 18 tittle Farms Road, and also known as Block 212
Parcel 121 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck,
in accordance with plans and specifications filed in connec-
tion with this application, provided, however, that in all
other respects, applicant comply with the provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
A vote recorded on this resolution was as follows:
AYES: Ir . Burke
Ir . Brush
Mr. Rigano
NOES: None
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There being no further business to come before the neeting, it adjourned
at 9:30 P. P.
Secretary
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