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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_11_27 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOV- EMBER 27, 1957, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meetingto order at 8:00 m p. PRESENT: Mr. A. E. Wullschleger, Chairman Mr. Sydney Bierman Mr. George Schuler Mr. Laurence J. Sobel Mr. Robert L. Parsons ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Maurice Friedlander, Building Inspector and Town Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1957, were approved as presented. HEARINGS The Secretary presented the affidavit of publication of notice of hearing as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on November 20, 1957. The Chairman declared the hearing open and requested the sec- retary to present the first application. 170 APPLICATION # 1 --- DOMINIC T. MARTINO The application of Dominic T. Martino for modification of Article II, Section 6, of the Zoning Ordinance (Non Conforming Uses) as amended October 9, 1955, so as to permit the struc- tural alteration of building on premises known as 767 Forest Avenue, Block 210, Parcel 50 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck by adding to the building a two bedroom addition 15' x 30' on ground of unnecessary hardship. The Chairman informed the Board that Mr. Martino had requested that his application be withdrawn to which request the Board unanimously consented. The Chairman requested the secretary to present the second application. APPLICATION # 2---ALFRED WILLIS, AGENT FOR WALTER R. STONE Theapplicationof Alfred Willis, agent for Walter R. Stone app ca e for modification of Article III, Section 9 as amended of the Zoning Ordinance so as to permit the enclosure of an existing open porch at front of building at 26 Glenn Road, Block 115, Parcel 540, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck with a front set back of less than 30 feet, to-wit, 25. 11 feet from the street on the ground of unnecessary hardship. The Chairman inquired whether any one present wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to this application and the following persons were heard: For Appellant: Mr. Alfred Willis In Opposition: None Mr. Willis agent for Mr. Stone, presented a plan showing the existing porch and the appearance of the proposed enclosure. He explained that Mr. Stone needed more room and that enclosing this porch is the only way to obtain this needed extra room without encraaching on side or rear line limitations. 171 The Chairman having ascertained that no one else wished to speak wither in favor of or in opposition to this application de- clared the hearing closed. Mr. Friedlander, the Town Engineer, and the Board examined this plan in some detail and after further discussion upon motion by Mr. Parsons, seconded by Mr. Schuler the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Walter R. Stone has filed an appeal from a de- cision of the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck , refusing a permit for the enclosure of a porch on premises located at 26 Glenn Road, Town of Mamaroneck, and known as Block 115, Parcel 540 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, Walter R. Stone requests that because of prac- tical difficulty and unnecessary hardship this Board grant a variance and over-rule the decision of the Building Inspector; and WHEREAS, this Board has viewed the property and has ex- amined the plans and other matters submitted by the appli- cant, and has heard all persons appearing for or against the appeal; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the appeal of Walter R. Stone from the de- cision of the Building Inspector refusing the issuance of a permit for the enclosure of an existing porch on premises located at 26 Glenn Road and known as Block 115, Parcel 540, be granted on the grounds of practical difficulty and unnecessary hardship as recited in the application and which this Board finds exists; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that the application of the provision of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, i. e. Article III, Section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance as amended, relating to set back requirements on premises located at 26 Glenn Road and known as Block 115, Parcel 540 on the 172 Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be varied and modified so as to allow the enclosure of an existing open porch having a set back of 25' 11 " from the street rather than the required 30' set back, provided that the applicant complies in all other respects with the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that this decision be filed with the Town Clerk as provided by Section 267 of the Town Law. The Chairman requested the secretary to present the third application. APPLICATION # 3---JANE N. ROGOW The application of Robert Rogow for modification of Article III, Section 9 as amended of the Zoning Ordinance so as to per- mit existing structure at 143 Palmer Avenue, Block 401, Parcel 102, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck having a rear yard of less than 15% of the depth of the lot and cubic content of less than 19, 000 cubic feet, to-wit, 17, 900 cubic feet on ground of unnecessary hardship. Mr. Wullschleger asked if any one present wished to speak either for or against this application and the following persons were heard: For Appellant: Mr. Richard G. Hewitt, 60 East 42nd ST. Attorney for Jane Rogow In Opposition: None Mr. Hewitt, attorney for Mrs. Rogow, outlined the facts concerning the application and in the ensuing discussion asked for permission to withdraw the application without prejudice. This request was granted unanimously by the Board. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Because of the Christmas holidays the Chairman announced that the next meeting will be January 8, 1958. 173 n ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting it was adjourned at 8:30 p. m. to reconvene on Welinesday, January 8, 1958. C.\‘1 an`Zc e e l''--(\''c tiVt`x (6' 6u.( .) ecretary 174