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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
May 4, 2010
Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1) #10-590 WIN RIDGE REALTY
24 Rye Ridge Plaza
Install two 17.34 square foot monument signs at the Bowman
Avenue elevation
2) #10-595 Mr. Bruce Kaliner
6 Meadowlark Road
Expand a portion of the existing driveway
3) APPROVAL OF April 6, 2010 ZONING BOARD SUMMARY
BOARD: Steve Berger, Acting Chairman
Michele Fredman
Andrew Kaminsky
Joel Simon
Excused: Don Moscato, Chairman
STAFF: Steven Fews, Assistant Building Inspector
Amanda Kandel, Esq., Village Counsel
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Board of Trustee
Liaison: Trustee Jeffrey Rednick
Mr. Steve Berger, Acting Chairman, welcomed everyone to the May 4, 2010 Zoning
Board of Appeals meeting. He introduced Village Staff and Counsel, and welcomed the
two new members to the Board: Joel Simon and Andrew Kaminsky. He noted that
Mr. Don Moscato, Chairman, was excused from the meeting, which meant the Board was
short one member. He also noted that Jeffrey Rednick was now a Village Trustee and the
liaison to the Zoning Board. Mr. Berger offered the applicants the opportunity to adjourn
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to the another meeting when, possibly, there would be a full compliment of the Board. In
order to have an application approved the applicants would need all four remaining
members to vote aye. He noted that because of vacation schedules, it was already known
that there would be one member short for the June meeting as well.
Mr. Berger called for the first item on the agenda:
2) #10-590 WIN RIDGE REALTY
24 Rye Ridge Plaza
Install two 17.34 square foot monument signs at the Bowman
Avenue elevation.
Mr. Berger noted that the applicant's counsel has requested an adjournment. With
the consensus of the Board, the adjournment was granted.
Mr. Berger called for the second item on the agenda:
2) #10-595 Mr. Bruce Kaliner
6 Meadowlark Road
Expand a portion of the existing driveway
The contractor for the applicant, Joe Primiano, of Primiano & Son Inc., addressed
the Board. It was noted that all required forms and postings had been received by
the Village. Mr. Primiano stated that Mr. Kaliner was looking to bump out the
driveway 12' in width. This is a corner lot and the extension of the driveway does
not meet the front yard setback, and would fall into the 25' setback. The existing
driveway is constructed of cobblestones. Many of the neighboring homes have
extended their driveways; removing cars from the street. There is an existing
drain in the driveway that will be moved over, and the drywell will be approved by
the Village's Engineer. It was noted that there are no issues of flooding on this
property.
Mr. Berger called for members of the public wishing to address the Board in
support or opposition. There was no one wishing to address the Board, and no
comments or questions from members of the Board.
On a motion made by Andrew Kaminsky, and seconded by Michele Fredman, the
public portion of the hearing was closed and the Board deliberated.
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Mr. Berger read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Zoning Board of Appeals by
Mr. Bruce Kaliner for an unenclosed off street parking front yard set back variance
of sixteen feet six inches, in connection with the proposed driveway expansion on
property located at 6 Meadowlark Road, located in an R15 Zoning District on the
south side of Meadowlark Road and Eagles Bluff. Said premises being known and
designated on the tax map of the Village of Rye Brook as Parcel ID # 135.27-1-36;
and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held on Tuesday, May 4,
2010, 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; 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)(b)[2][a]-[e] of the Rye Brook Code, finds:
1) The proposed variance does not adversely affect the character of the
neighborhood;
2) The benefit sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by some
other feasible method other than the proposed area variance;
3) The requested area variance is substantial;
4) The proposed variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on
the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood; and
5) The alleged difficulty is self-created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said application is
hereby granted.
Dated: May 4, 2010
Steven Berger, Acting Chairman
Mr. Berger called the roll:
Michele Fredman Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
Steven Berger, Acting Chairman Voting Aye
The resolution was granted on a vote of four ayes to zero nays.
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3) APPROVAL OF April 6, 2010 ZONING BOARD SUMMARY
Amanda Kandel, Esq., Mr. Berger, and Ms. Fredman made changes to the April
summary and submitted the revisions to the Board's secretary.
On a motion made by Ms. Fredman, and seconded by Mr. Joel Simon, the
summary was approved, as amended.
Mr. Berger called the roll:
Steve Berger Voting Aye
Michele Fredman Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
On a motion made by Ms. Fredman, and seconded by Mr. Simon, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Berger called the roll:
Steve Berger Voting Aye
Michele Fredman Voting Aye
Andrew Kaminsky Voting Aye
Joel Simon Voting Aye
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