HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-01 - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Tuesday,July 1, 2014 D E �/7
Meeting at 8:00 p.m. V
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VILLAGE OF RYE BRp4K
1) #14-006 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lorys BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Adjourned from 6/3/2014
14 Parkwood Place
Legalize the driveway expansion and front retaining wall
2) #14-003 Makan Land Development II, LLC
c/o David Makan
51 Hawthorne Avenue
Construct a new single family dwelling on an existing non-
conforming lot.
3) #14-008 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Richard
10 Rocking Horse Trail
Construct 2"d story addition; one story addition and interior
Alternations
4) #13-015 Rebecca & Scott Oling
2 Hillandale Road
Request extension of approval of zoning variance, Village
Code 250-13.1-1
5) Approval of June 3, 2014 Zoning Board Summary
BOARD: Steven Berger
Andrew Kaminsky
Joel Simon
Jeffrey Richman
Donald Moscato, Chairman
STAFF: Michael Izzo, Building Inspector
Philip Butler, Village Counsel
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator/IT
Paula Patafto, Meeting Secretary
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BOARD OF TRUSTEE
LIAISON: Trustee David Heiser
Mr. Donald Moscato, Chairman, welcomed everyone to the Zoning Board meeting
of July 1, 2014. Mr. Moscato introduced Village consultants and staff. He asked
that anyone addressing the Board please come to the podium and state their names
and the nature of the application.
Mr. Moscato called for the first item on the agenda:
1) #14-006 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lorys
Adjourned from 61312014
14 Parkwood Place
Legalize the driveway expansion and front retaining wall
Mr. Donald Moscato, Chairman, noted that the applicant had requested an
adjournment to the July meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals following their
initial presentation at the June meeting. It was noted that there was no
representative in attendance for the applicant this evening. However, the applicant
submitted a letter requesting further adjournment to the September, 2014 meeting
of the Board. For the benefit of the viewing public, Mr. Moscato reviewed the
letter and reasons for the additional adjournment. Mr. Moscato stated that the
main reason for the adjournment was that the applicants are looking for a new
landscape architect, With the consensus of the Board, the adjournment was
granted.
Mr. Moscato called for item#2:
2) #14-003 Makan Land Development II,LLC
c/o David Makan
51 Hawthorne Avenue
Construct a new single-family dwelling on a vacant, existing
non-conforming lot.
The Chairman noted that there was no sign posted on the subject property. Village
Attorney Philip Butler indicated receipt of an affidavit, dated July 1, 2014, was
submitted indicating that the notice mailing was made on June 20, 2014, to the
owners of all real property within the 250' radius of the subject property. The
affidavit did not specify the date of posting, photograph of the sign, or a list of
property owners. The Chairman and Mr. Kaminsky both attested to visiting the
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property and stated that no sign was present. The applicant contacted the company
that installed the sign and requested that the representative return to the meeting.
The consensus was to hear the applicant's presentation while waiting for the
representative to return.
Burt Dorfinan, Esq., legal counsel for the applicant, addressed the Board. He
explained that he is counsel for the contract vendee for the subject property. THe
current owner of the subject property is Mr. Vilca. Mr. Michael Miele, engineer,
was also in attendance and available to answer questions. Attorney Dorfman
began his presentation by noting that his client is seeking two variances. This is
an existing non-conforming lot. The first variance is a lot merger variance. The
second is lot size variance. Mr. Dorfman noted that the lot size variance is the
only bulk area variance requested and that the proposed single family home would
meet all other bulk zoning requirements.
Attorney Dorfman reviewed the five factors used by the Zoning Board of Appeals
to grant a variance. Mr. Dorfman called on Mr. Miele to answer a series of his
questions relating to the five factors.
Mr. Miele began by explaining the proposal and presented a drawing not before
the Board. The Board allowed Mr. Miele to proceed with his presentation.
Mr. Miele noted several non-conforming lots in the neighborhood. All of the
homes in the neighborhood are single-family homes. Mr. Miele expressed his
opinion that the construction of the single family home on the subject property
would not result in an undesirable change in the neighborhood. Mr. Miele also
expressed his conclusion that the applicant could not construct the single-family
home on the subject lot without the variance requested.
Mr. Kaminsky inquired why the applicant cannot simply acquire the needed
square footage from the adjacent property also owned by Mr. Vilca. Aldo
Vitagliano, Esq., legal counsel for the Vilcas, addressed the Board. The Vilcas
contracted to sell the applicant the existing, non-conforming tax lot. The Vilcas
are not in contract with the applicant to sell the adjacent property. Mr. Vitagliano
represented that his client does not want to go through the hassle and expense of a
subdivision application because the Vilcas spent a Iot of money on previously on
applications to restore the farmhouse house on that property. In addition, if the
farmhouse on the corner lot needs to be tarn down, the Vilcas may wish to situate
a new house on that property differently. Therefore, conveying a portion of that
lot to the applicant for the subject lot is not an option for the Vilcas.
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Mr. Moscato questioned if the comer property could be subdivided.
Mr. Michael Izzo, Building Inspector, noted that he had not done the calculation
but on paper it is sub-dividable. Whether another house could be built on the
property once subdivided is another question. Mr. Izzo noted that the existing
farmhouse on the corner lot is non-conforming with the front yard set-back and it
is in the scenic roads overlay district. There were setback variances granted for
the vegetative buffer and a separate variance application for re-construction of the
front porch on the farmhouse. The porch construction has been completed.
However, the house is not habitable. Mr. Moscato recalled that the farmhouse is
100 years old and an intrinsical part of the streetscape of Rye Brook. The idea
was to preserve it.
Mr. Berger asked about a condition on the sale of the subject property. Mr.
Vitagliano stated that the sale of the subject property is conditioned on the
applicant receiving building permits for the new home,which means obtaining the
requested variances.
Mr. Izzo explained the lot merger requirement. W. Izzo explained that when an
applicant seeks to develop a non-conforming lot adjacent to another lot owned by
the same applicant, a merger or partial reapportionment must take place to make
the non-conforming lot into a conforming one. Here, the applicant would need to
file an application to take an area equal to 17.6 feet by 113.13 feet from the comer
lot and add it to the subject lot to make that lot conforming.
Mr. Moscato questioned whether or not there were any easements. Mr. Izzo noted
that he has not come across any during his review.
Mr. Berger asked whether the structure of the proposed house would change if the
applicant was able to acquire the additional square footage to make the Iot
conforming. Mr. Miele noted that if the property was reapportioned the proposed
house would not change;nor would the positioning.
Mr. Miele expressed his opinion that the non-conformity of the subject property is
not substantial. He noted that there are several lots in this area that are undersized.
Each of those lots has an existing house on it. However, those lots were not
owned by a common owner when they were developed.
Mr. Izzo stated that the 15A zoning district was created to limit the conversion of
the lots in this area into flag lots. There are numerous flag lots on this street.
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Mr. Moscato noted that the issue of the movement of the extra square footage
must be considered. The total square footage needed to make the subject property
conforming is 1,990 sq. ft., and he felt that this would not create an undue
hardship. Mr. Izzo noted that the owner would have to do a subdivision if they
wanted to convey the square footage from the comer lot to the subject property.
He would need to go before the Planning Board and Board of Trustees. There are
fees involved. Mr. Dorfman reiterated that his client, the applicant, has no right to
the square footage needed from the corner lot unless the Vilcas agree to convey
the area to his client. The Vilcas are saying no to the reapportionment.
Mr. Kaminsky questioned the applicant's standing to bring this application
considering he is not the owner of the subject property. It was noted that the code
allows for applications by contract vendees, and it was pointed out that there is a
signed contract for the sale of the subject property.
Mr. Nicholas Sirriah, construction manager for the developer, appeared and
addressed the Board. He stated that he installed the sign. However, prior to
returning to the meeting he drove by the property and found the sign was gone.
He contacted the realtor who informed him that the realtor had removed the sign
as it was installed over his sign. The sign was posted on June 20, 2014, but was
taken down three days later when the realtor removed his sign. The mailing
requirement was satisfied.
The Chairman asked the Board how it would like to proceed. Mr. Kaminsky
expressed his feeling that the sign issue was an honest mistake. Mr. Richman
noted that this is a very visible site and that residents should have had an
opportunity to see the sign. Residents should have input.
Mr. Kaminsky noted that a variance will be required to construct a home on the
subject property no matter who purchases that lot in the future. Mr. Richman
asked whether the Vilcas would be willing to limit the development of the corner
lot to one house as a condition for the Board granting the variances for the subject
property. Mr. Vitagliano represented that the Vilcas are willing to make the
commitment and had represented that commitment to the Planning Board as well.
Mr. Dorfman said that the Board can condition the variances on an agreement by
the Vilcas that they will restrict development of the corner lot to a single home.
Mr. Dorfman noted further that the Vilcas are signatories to the variance
application submitted to Board. Mr. Butler asked for additional time to research
the variance of conditions.
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Mr. Moscato called for members of the public wishing to address the Board in
connection with this application. Attorney Dorfman noted that only one person
came to the Planning Board meeting for this application. The Board requested an
estimate of the fees involved for a subdivision application and clarification of the
conditions to be imposed if the variances are granted.
The consensus of the Board was to adjourn the matter to the August meeting of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Moscato called for item#3 on the agenda:
3) #14-008 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Richard
10 Rocking Horse Trail
Construct 2"d story addition; one story addition and interior
alternations
W. Mark Mustacato, architect from the fine of Richard Mustacato Grippi
Associates, addressed the Board. He noted that the applicant was requesting four
variances. They are a minimum rear yard setback variance of 40 feet; a maximum
allowable front height setback ratio of.27; a maximum allowable gross floor area
variance of 1,603 square feet; and maximum number of stories variance for 112 a
story.
Mr. Mustacato presented the Board with photographs of the home and other
homes in the area. This house is unique in that it only has one neighbor. Two of
the other sides of the lot face the Hutchison River Parkway. There are two fronts,
one side yard and a rear yard to this property. The footprint of the house would
not change if the variances are granted; the building would just become taller. Mr.
Mustacato presented other homes in the area with similar layouts and similar
variances that were granted by the Board.
Mr. Mustacato noted that this is a high ranch home. Therefore, the basement
counts as a story and floor area. Once the F.A.R. regulation was enacted it made
the house non-conforming. The hardship here is created by the way the zoning is
written. This is the smallest variance needed to fulfill the needs of the applicants.
This property is unique and not many people can see the house from the rear. The
only neighbor who can see the rear of the home submitted a letter in support of the
application,along with ten other neighbors.
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Mr. Moscato noted that the variances are substantial, but was in favor of granting
them. Mr. Moscato noted that the granting of these variances is intertwined in that
you need all of them in order to accomplish the applicant's goal. Thus, the
application and the property are unique cases. Mr. Mustacato responded that he
felt the variances are substantial by number,but not by their impact.
Mr. Kaminsky expressed his opinion that this application is similar to another
application granted by the Board. He noted, further, that there are a lot of trees
around the house, so the additions will not have a big visual impact for
neighboring houses.
Mr. Richman, having visited the area, indicated his opinion that the application
would make the house similar to other homes already in the area and that the
application is an improvement.
Mr. Kaminsky stated his opinion that all of the variances are substantial. Mr.
Moscato agreed. The Board agreed the need for the variances is self-created. The
Board agreed the environmental impact of the variances would not be substantial.
Mr. Moscato called for members of the public wishing to address the Board in
support or opposition to the application. There being no one, on a motion made by
Mr. Kaminsky, and seconded by Mr.Berger, the public hearing was closed and the
Board began its deliberation. Upon completion, Mr. Moscato read the following
resolution:
RESQLUTIQN
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Zoning Board of Appeals
by Michael and Elizabeth Richard for (1) a rear yard setback variance of 26.3
feet from §250-20.F.(3) of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code, requiring a
minimum rear yard setback of 40 feet; (2) a front height setback ratio variance of
0.27 from §250-20.H.(1) of the Village of Rye Brook Code, prescribing a
maximum allowable front height setback ratio of 0.60; (3) a 1,603 square foot
gross floor area variance from §250-20.D of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning
Code,prescribing a maximum gross floor area of 3,501.5 square feet; and(4)a 112
story from §250-20.G.(I) of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code, prescribing a
maximum of two (2) stories in connection with the proposed construction of a
second story addition; a one story addition and interior alterations on property
located at 10 Rocking Horse Trail, in an R-15 zoning district at the intersection of
Rocking Horse Trail and North Ridge Street. Said premises being known and
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designated on the tax map of the Village of Rye Brook as Parcel ID# 129.83-1-3;
and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held on July 1, 2014, at
which time all those wishing to be heard were given such opportunity; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing on the application was then closed on July
1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type II action pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and accordingly, no further
environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises
and neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at
§250-13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the rear
yard setback variance:
1) The variance WILL NOT create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighborhood;
2) The benefit the applicant seeks CANNOT be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicant to pursue,that does not
require a variance;
3) The variance IS substantial;
4) The variance WILL NOT create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood; and
5) The need for the variance IS self-created; and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises
and neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at
§250-13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to front
height setback ratio variance:
1) The variance WILL NOT create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighborhood;
2) The benefit the applicant seeks CANNOT be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, that does not
require a variance;
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2) The variance IS substantial;
3) The variance WILL NOT create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood; and
4) The need for the variance IS self-created; and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises
and neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at
§250-13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the gross
floor area variance:
1) The variance WILL NOT create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighborhood;
2) The benefit the applicant seeks CANNOT be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicant to pursue,that does not
require a variance;
2) The variance IS substantial;
3) The variance WILL NOT create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood;and
4) The need for the variance IS self-created; and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises
and neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors as set forth
at §250-13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the 1112
story variance:
1) The variance WILL NOT create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighborhood;
2) The benefit the applicant seeks CANNOT be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicant to pursue,that does not
require a variance;
2) The variance IS substantial;
3) The variance WILL NOT create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood;and
4) The need for the variance IS self-created; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, that the said application for
the rear yard setback variance is hereby granted; the said application for the front
height setback ratio variance is hereby granted; said application for the gross floor
area variance is hereby granted; and the said application for the 112 story variance
is hereby granted.
The roll was called for Variance#1: Rear Yard Setback Variance
Steven Berger Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Jeffry Richman Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
Don Moscato,Chairman Voting Aye
5 Ayes 0 Nays
The roll was called for Variance#2: Front Height Setback Ratio Variance
Steven Berger Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Jeffry Richman Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
Don Moscato,Chairman Voting Aye
5 Ayes 0 Nays
The roll was called for Variance#3: Gross Floor Area Variance
Steven Berger Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Jeffry Richman Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
Don Moscato, Chairman Voting Aye
5 Ayes 0 Nays
The roll was called for Variance#4: 112 Story Variance
Steven Berger Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Jeffry Richman Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
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Don Moscato, Chairman Voting Aye
5 Ayes 0 Nays
Dated: July 1, 2014
Don Moscato, Chairman
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IMI VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Zoning Board of Appeals by
Michael and Elizabeth Rich4for (1) a rear yard setback variance of 26.3 feet from
§ 250-20.F.(3) of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code, requiring a minimum rear yard
setback of 40 feet; (2) a front height setback ratio variance of 0.27 from § 250-20.H.(1) of
the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code, prescribing a maximum allowable front height
setback ratio of 0.60; (3) a 1,603 sq. ft gross poor area variance from S 250-20.13 of the
Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code, prescribing a maximum gross floor area of 3,501.5 sq.
ft; and (4) a '/s-story variance from§250-20.G.(1) of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code,
prescribing a maximum of two (2) stories,in connection with the proposed construction of
a second story addition; a one story addition and interior alterations on property
Olocated at 10 Rocldng Horse Trail,in an R-15 zoning district at the intersection of Rocking
Horse Trail and North Ridge Street Said premises being known and designated on the tax
map of the Village of Rye Brook as Parcel ID#929.83-I-3;and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held on the application on July 1,
2014,at which time all those wishing to be heard were given such opportunity;and
WHEREAS, said public hearing on the application was closed on July 1,2014; and
WMREAS,the proposed action is a Type II action pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act, and accordingly, no further environmental review is
required; and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises and
neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at Section 250-
13(G)(2)(b)[2)[a]-[c] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the rear yard setback
variance:
1) The variance [WI WILL NO create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighbor ,
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2) The benefit the applicant seeks [CAAMNO a achieved through
another method, feasible for the applica ue, that does not require
a variance;
3) The varian [I / S NOT] substantial;'
4) The variance [WILL N ate any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood;and
5) The need for the variance IS S NOT] self-created;and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises and
neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at Section 250-
13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the front height setback
ratio variance:
1) The variance [WIM/ NO'9 create an adverse impact to the
character of the neighborho
2) The benefit the applicant seeks [CAN/ NOT be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applican
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a variance;
3) The varianc<&NOT] substantial;
0 4) The variance [WILL NO create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmen con tions of the neighborhood;and
5) The need for the varianceVIS NOT] self-created;and
WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises and
neighborhood concerned,and upon considering each of the factors set forth at Section 250-
13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the gross floor area
variance:
1) The variance NOVcreate an adverse impact to the
character of the neigh ,
2) The benefit the applicant seeks [CAN/CANNOT] a achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicas e, that does not require
a variance;
3) The variance ISIS NOT] substantial;
4) The variance [WJLL LL N T] create any adverse impacts to the
physical or envitonmen con 'tions of the neighborhood;and
5) The need for the variancOl NOT] self-created;and
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WHEREAS, the Board, from the application, after viewing the premises and
neighborhood concerned, and upon considering each of the factors set forth at Section 250-
13(G)(2)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds with respect to the 1/2-story variance:
1) The variance [WLL /WILL NO' create an adverse impact to the
character of the neigh ,
2) The benefit the applicant seeks [ CANNO be achieved through
another method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, that does not require
a variance;
3) The variant [IS IS NOT s bstantial;
4) The variance WILL. create any adverse impacts to the
physical or environmentalDVS/"
itions of the neighborhood;and
5) The need for the vari S NOTJ self-created;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said application for the rear
yard setback variance is hereby GRAN D/DENIED]; and said application for the front
height setback ratio variance is hereb G NTE DENIED];and said application for the
gross floor area variance is hcreb [GRANTE /DENIED]; and said application for the
1/2-story variance is her y [GRAN NI> D],on the following conditions:
1.
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2.
Dated: July 1,2014 <�
Don Moscato,Chairman
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Variance#1: Rear Yard Setback Variance
Chairman Moscato called the roil:
Steven Berger Voting / e Nay Abstain Absent
Andrew Kaminsky Voting�A Nay Abstain Absent
Don Moscato Voting ye Nay Abstain Absent
Jeffrey Richman Voting.— ye Nay Abstain Absent
Joel Simon Voting. Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Ayes
Nays
Abstain
Absent
Variance#Z: Front Height Setback Ratio Variance
Chairman Moscato called the roll:
Steven Berger Voting �ye Nay Abstain Absent
Andrew Kaminsky Voting- Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Don Moscato Voting:-Ayc Nay Abstain Absent
Jeffrey Richman Voting.
ye Nay Abstain Absent
Joel Simon Voting. Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Ayes
d Nays
Abstain
Absent
Variance#3: Gross Floor Arca Variance
Chairman Moscato called the roll:
Steven Berger Voting. vl�e Nay Abstain Absent
Andrew Kaminsky Voting✓r Nay Abstain Absent
Don Moscato Voting Nay Abstain Absent
Jeffrey Richman Voting:, a Nay Abstain Absent
Joel Simon Voting e . Nay . Abstain Absent
,Ayes
Nays
Abstain
Absent
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Variance#4: 1/2-story variance
Chairman Moscato called the roll: /
Steven Berger Voting✓ e Nay Abstain Absent
Andrew Kaminsky Voting V Nay Abstain Absent
Don Moscato Voting ✓ ye Nay Abstain Absent
Jeffrey Richman VotingJ�Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Joel Simon Voting AyeNay Abstain Absent
Ayes
Nays
Abstain
Absent
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4) #13-015 Rebecca & Scott OGng
2 Hillandale Road
Request extension of approval of Zoning variance, Village
Code 250-13.14
Mr. Butler gave an overview of the matter for the benefit of the public. The
applicants obtained a variance for their property in December, 2013. Under the
Code, the variance was set to expire after six months unless the applicant pulled
building permits. The applicant submitted a building permit application, but failed
to request an extension of variance before it expired. The applicant has now
submitted an application for the extension of the variance notwithstanding that the
variance had already expired.
Mr. Kaminsky asked whether this is properly an extension rather than a new
application since the variance expired before the applicant submitted the request
for the extension. Mr. Butler explained that it has been past practice of the Board
to treat applications of this nature as an extension rather than a new application
where a variance expires after a building permit application has been submitted.
Rebecca Oling, applicant, addressed the Board. Ms. Oling noted the building
permit application was submitted on May 2, 2014, after which there was back and
forth between the Building Department and Architect. The applicant did not
realize how much time the permit application would take and didn't realize they
needed to request an extension.
Mr. Izzo stated that the plans have been approved and the applicant is ready to pull
their permit.
Mr. Richman and Mr. Kaminsky both stated that they were uncomfortable
granting the variance back in 2013 because they did not have plans for the
property and that this would have been an opportunity for the Board to review
those plans. Mr. Simon noted that the variance was already granted by the Board
notwithstanding the absence of complete plans.
Mr. Izzo noted that delay on granting the building permit application was due
largely to the applicant's architect gathering necessary information.
Mr. Moscato called for members of the public wishing to address the Board. As
there was no one, the public hearing was closed and Mr. Moscato read the
following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Zoning Board of Appeals
by Scott and Rebecca Oling for an extension of approval of a 22.3 foot front yard
setback variance from Village Code §205-19.1.G.1)(b)(1), in connection with the
proposed construction of an attached two-car garage addition, on property located
at 2 Hillandale Road, in an R-25 zoning district, on the east side of Hillandale
Road, at the intersection of Loch Lane and Hillandale Road. Said premises being
known and designated on the tax map of the Village of Rye Brook as Parcel ID#
135.28-I41; and
WHEREAS, the above-listed variance was approved by the Zoning Board
of Appeals by resolution dated December 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, such approval was scheduled to expire on June 3, 2014,
pursuant to Village Code§250-13.H; and
WHEREAS, such approval did expire on June 3, 2014, with no request for
extension having been submitted by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a written request for an extension of
said approval on June 17,2014; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals is willing to entertain the
applicants' request for extension notwithstanding that the approval expired,
pursuant to the Village Code, prior to the date of applicant's written request;and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held on July 1, 2014, at
which time all those wishing to be heard were given such opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type 11 action pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and accordingly, no further
environmental review is required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the applicant has shown
good cause for granting an extension of the variance approved by resolution dated
December 3 2013 (note letter by applicant);
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said application for an
extension of approval of the aforementioned variance is hereby granted subject to
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any and all conditions placed on said variance approval, for a period of six 0
months to December 3, 2014.
The roll was called:
Steven Berger Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Jeffry Richman Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
Don Moscato, Chairman Voting Aye
5 Ayes 0 Nays
Dated: July 1,2014
Don Moscato, Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
July 1,2014
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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK CCG�dC
ZONING BOARD OF APPEAIS JUL -3 2014
REsoLUTioIvVILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Zoning Board of Appeals by Scott
and Rebecca Oling for an extension of approval of a 22.3 ft front yard setback variance
from Village Code §250-19.1.G.(1)(b)(1), in connection with the proposed construction of
an attached two-car garage addition, on property located at 2 Hillandale Road,in an R-25
zoning district, on the east side of Hillandale Road, at the intersection of Loch Lane and
Hillandale Road. Said premises being known and designated on the tax map of the Village
of Rye Brook as Parcel ID#135.2&141; and
WHEREAS, the above-listed variance was approved by the Zoning Board of
Appeals by resolution dated December 3,2013;and
WHEREAS, such approval was scheduled to expire on June 3, 2014, pursuant to
Village Code§250-13.H;and
WHEREAS, such approval did expire on June 3,2014,with no request for extension
having been submitted by the applicant;and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a written request for an extension of said
approval on June 17,2014;and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals is willing to entertain the applicant's
request for extension notwithstanding that the approval expired, pursuant to the Village
Code,prior to the date of applicant's written request;and
WHEREAS,a duly advertised public hearing was held on July 1,2014,at which time
all those wishing to be heard were given such opportunity;and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type II action pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act and accordingly, no further environmental review is
required.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Applican(a/HAS
NOT] shown good cause for granting an extension of the variance approved by resolution
dated December 3, 2013„
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sai plication for an extension of
approval of the aforementioned variance is hereby GRANTE /DENIED], subject to any
and all conditions placed on said variance approval, for a period of 4 months to
6 � 2 2014.
Dated: July 1,2014
Mr. Don Moscato,Chairman
Chairman Moscato called the roll: ✓
Steven Berger Voting lye Nay Abstain
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye Nay Abstain
Don Moscato Voting.-9A
Aye Nay Abstain
Jeffrey Richman Voting;, ye Nay Abstain
Joel Simon Voting. Aye Nay Abstain
S Ayes
Nays
Abstain
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Mr. Moscato called or the final item on the agenda:
5)Approval of June 3,2014 Zoning Board Summary
Mr. Moscato called for a review of the June 3, 2014 summary. The Board
approved the Summary, subject to revisions noted by Mr. Kaminsky, by a vote of
five ayes and zero nays.
There being no further business before the Board,the meeting was adjourned at
9:24 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
July 1,2014
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