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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_10_27 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF MA4ARONEECK, HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM AT 11 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, ON OCTOBER 27th, 1948. Mr. Brewer called the meeting to order at 8:10 P. M. There were PRESENT: Munn Brewer, Chairman Charles F. Mink Clifford B. Cross George D. Burchell ABSENT: Cornelius J. Quinn The minutes of the previous meeting, held September 15th, 1948, were approved as presented. The first application before the Board was that of Herman H. Bose for modification of Article II, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit the expansion of business, recuiring additional space in rear of lot, in connection with premises on the west side of the Boston Post Road at the corner of Weaver Street, known as Block 410, Parcel 140 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Bose was present and was represented by Mr. William J. Sterling, 9 East Boston Post Road, Larchraont, an agent of Belmont Company, which would do the construction for Mr. Bose, if the variance or modification is granted. Mr. Sterling presented a plot plan and a plan of the pro- posed structure, and explained the construction contemplated. Mr. Brewer then asked if there was anyone present opposed to the application. Mr. Peter Kerby, 5 Winthrop Avenue, addressed the Board and said that he was in opposition to the plan. He said he felt it would make Winthrop Avenue more dangerous for chil- dren as it would bring more traffic to that street, and he also felt it would create a fire hazard. Others who registered their opposition to the application were as follows: • Mrs . Josephine Tighe, 10 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. Peter Kerby, 5 Winthrop Avenue Mrs . Louis Falzer, 15 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. -Lillian Crooks, 8 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. Frank Sullivan, 16 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Frank Sullivan, 16 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Edward Fischer, 14 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Charles W. Fischer, 26 Plymouth Street Mr. Emil Mirabella, 26 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Dennis Sullivan, 20 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Sterling said it was proposed to store not more than 10 cars in the new section, which cars are, at the present time, -1- stored in the open. • Mr. Brewer said the Board would reserve decision until the members had viewed the property. The next application before the Board was that of Gaetano Ciancuilli, for modification of Article II, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the erection of a two-family house on premises on the north side of Hoyt Avenue, 175 feet west from Williams Place, known as Block 130, Parcel 94 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Ciancuilli appeared in his own behalf and submitted plans of the proposed dwelling. No one appeared in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Brewer informed Mr. Ciancuilli that he would be notified of the Board' s decision. The third application before the Board was that of Shirley L. Goode, for modification of Article II, Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit the use of premises in a business district, Class C, known as 18 Valley Place, and also known as Block 131, Parcel 23 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town 3f Mamaroneck, for an automobile repair shop. Mr. Perry M. Tucker, 72 Horton Avenue, New Rochelle, repre- sented Mr. Goode, and appeared before the Board as his agent. He submitted a plot plan and a sketch of the proposed building, which is to be a metal garage. He stated that it was intended that repair work would be done in this building and no, gasolinewould be sold on the premises. Mr. Brewer asked if there was anyone present who wished to register opposition to the application. 4 The following registered opposition: Mr. William DeAlliume, Valley Place, Larchmont Mr. Lacey Irving, 59 Pleasant Street, New Rochelle Mrs. Gertrude DeAlliume, 20 Valley Place, Larchmont Mr. Joseph DeAlliume, 20 Valley Place, Larchmont Mrs. Alma Barr, 24 Valley Place Mr. Joseph Barr, 24 Valley Place Mr. Goode said there would be po gasoline sold, no night work -2- • and no Sunday work. He also said they would store all cars inside the bui' ding, if that would be desirable. Mrs. Helen Irving asked if the property in that section, which is now zoned "Business, Class C", could be re-zoned to a residence district. Mr. Brewer said that would be a matter for the Town Board. Mr. Brewer informed Mr. Goode that he would be notified of the Board' s decision. The Board then went into executive session and after discus- sion, the following resolution was duly moved and seconded: WHEREAS, Gaetano Ciancuilli has made application for a variance from the provisions of Article II, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, to permit the erection of a two-family house on premises on the north side of Hoyt Avenue, known as Block 1$m, Parcel 94 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, it appears that there are other multi- family dwellings in the neighborhood and the property across Hoyt Avenue from the premises in question, is zoned for two-family houses and that due to the character of the neighborhood, it would be an unnecessary hardship to compel the applicant to abide by the strict provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said application be granted and that the applicant be permitted to con- struct upon said premises, a dwelling house for not more than two families, having not more than two housekeeping units therein and not being adaptable for more than two families, provided and subject to the sub- mission to and the approval by the Board of Appeals, of plans and elevations satisfactory to them. A vote taken upon this resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Burchell, Mr. Mink, Mr. Cross NAYS: None After discussion of the application made by Mr. Shirley L. Goode, the following resolution was duly moved and seconded: WHEREAS, Shirley L. Goode has made application for a variance from the provisions ofArticle IT III , Section i n 4 of the 2 Zoning Ordinance to permit the use of premises in a District "C" known as No. 18 Valley Place, being Block 121, Parcel 23 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, for an automobile repair shop; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board that the construction of a building in accordance with the plans submitted, and the use of the property for the purposes applied for, are not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood; would be detrimental to surrounding property; and would create a traffic hazard in a neighborhood which is now primarily residential in character NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said application be and the same hereby is in all respects denied. A vote taken on the above resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Burchell, Mr. Mink Mr. Cross AYES: None There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P. M. Secretary to the Board • -4-