Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF CALOGERO’S for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52 of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of a previously erected 1,200 sq. ft. structural tent, in the rear of the existing business premises known as 919 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 153, Lot 5, C-4 District), the granting of which would: A. maintain the existing (0.0’) side and rear plotline setbacks, where (3.0’) is required~ B. cause the wall of an accessory structure to be as close as (5.83’), where (10.0’) is required. C. cause an accessory structure to occupy more than 30.0% of the required rear yard (603sq. ft. or 33.0%). Building Department application # 2021-10450, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A. *Adjourned at the September 21, 2022 meeting 2. APPEAL OF LAWRENCE & ANGELA MARTINO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a 330 sq. ft. accessory Pavilion and 40 sq. ft. firepit, in the rear yard of the dwelling known as 3 COLVIN DRIVE (Map of Nassau Havens, Block B, Lots 5, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (25.0% or 2,709 sq. ft.), to be exceeded by (304) sq. ft. (3,013 sq. ft. or 27.8%). Building Department application # 2021-10980, John J. Viscardi, R.A. *Adjourned at the January 19, 2022 meeting. 3. APPEAL OF JOHN & KRISTY CHIAFAIR for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-46, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 318 sq. ft. rear porch and fireplace, with a 27 sq. ft. outdoor BBQ, and a 31 sq. ft. front portico, at the plot known as 33 ADAMS STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 21, Lot 65, R- Page 1  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 6 district) the granting of which would: A. reduce the required minimum (25.0’) rear yard setback to no less than (18.7’) ~ B. cause a horizontal extension of the existing (18.25’) aggregate of side yards, where (20.1’) is now required. C. cause the allowable building area of (1,675 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by (321) sq. ft. (1,996 sq. ft. or 29.79%) Building Department application # 2021-11169, John J. Viscardi, RA. 4. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. FERNANDO CERQUEIRA for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, 200-31 & 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit for the erection of a 1,964 sq. ft. second floor addition, with a 124 sq. ft. front porch; at the dwelling known as 35 HOMESTEAD AVE (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block 1, Lots 44, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (2,043 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by (292) sq. ft. (2,335 sq. ft. or 28.57%) ~ B. cause a vertical addition of the current (8.83’) minimum side yard, where (10.0’) is required, and cause the aggregate of side yards to be no less than (20.16’), where (25.0’) is required ~ C. reduce the (30.0’) front yard setback to no less than (29.70’) for the proposed porch, and to no less than (26.70’) to the steps. Building Department application # 2021-11210, John J. Viscardi, R.A. 5. APPEAL OF JASON & JOANNE THOMAS for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-46, of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of building permits, for the erection of; a 348 sq. ft. rear first floor addition, with a 394 sq. ft. second floor addition above, and the enclosure of a 78 sq. ft. first floor side open porch (demolish 324 sq. ft. detached garage and 49 sq. ft. cellar entrance at rear), at the premises known as 136 MEADBROOK ROAD (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 10, Lot 23, R-8 district) the granting of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of (1,650 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by Page 2  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 (152) sq. ft. (1,802 sq. ft. or 27.30%) ~ Building Department application # 2021-11169, John J. Viscardi, RA. 6. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. DAVID GLICKSON for a variance of the provisions of 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a mechanical permit for a previously placed A/C compressor in the side yard, concealed by fencing; at the dwelling known as 50 PRESCOTT STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 5, Lot 57, R-6 district) the granting of which will: A. cause a freestanding A/C compressor unit to be maintained at (2.7’) to the adjoining property line, where (10.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2021-10491 *Adjourned at the January 19, 2022 meeting. 7. APPEAL OF MRS. CLAUDIA TROFER, for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, 200-31 and 200-52 of the Village Code, so as to permit and maintain, the erection of a 343 sq. ft. rear deck, and a 27 sq. ft. & 23 sq. ft. front porticos, a 36 sq. ft. planter, a 107 sq. ft. shed and, 2 two previously installed A/C heat pumps; at the corner dwelling known as 45 MAPLE STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 8.Lot N.1, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (1,512 sq. ft. or 25.0%) to be exceeded by (12) sq. ft. (1,524 sq. ft. or 25.18%) ~ B. cause a previously granted (July 9, 1985) rear yard setback of (7.2’), be reduced to no less than (5.2’) for the deck ~ C. cause the Old Country Road front yard setback of (30.0’), be reduced to no less than (27.6’) with respect to the portico and (24.9’) to the step ~ D. cause the Maple Street front yard setback of (30.0’), be reduced to no less than (27.22’), with respect to the portico, and planter ~ E. cause the required plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment of (10.0’) be reduced to (5.7’), with respect to the 2 installed A/C units. Page 3  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 F. Reduce the required (30.0’) accessory structure setback to no less than; (4.1’) for the shed, (10.5’) for the fire pit, and (19.6’) for the BBQ. Building Department application # 2021-10804. 8. APPEAL OF JIANGUO ZHENG & RONGRONG CHEN for a variance of the provisions of 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a mechanical permit for (2) two previously placed A/C compressors in the side yard, concealed by shrubs; at the dwelling known as 216 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 93, Lot 18, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. maintain two freestanding A/C compressors; at (8.2’) to the adjoining property line, where (10.0’) is required and, as close as (44.1’) from the front property line, where (50.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2021-11060 9. APPEAL OF PETER T. BOYLE, for a variance of the provisions of 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a mechanical permit for (2) two previously placed A/C compressors in the side yard; at the dwelling known as 106 SACKVILLE ROAD (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 5, Lot 17, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. maintain one freestanding A/C compressor, as close as (46.0’) from the front property line, where (50.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2021-11071 10. APPEAL OF STEVEN & MICHELLE SHORR for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 & 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit for the erection of a 216 sq. ft. open porch addition, with a 221 sq. ft. deck (demolish 461 sq. ft. rear deck) at the rear, at the dwelling known as 34 VASSAR STREET (Map of Richlands, Block 12, Lots 28, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (1,625 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by (192) sq. ft. (1,817 sq. ft. or 27.95%) ~ Page 4  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 B. cause a reduction of the required (25.0’) rear yard, to no less than (24.0’), for the proposed porch roof. Building Department application # 2021-11095, Steven J. Treubert, P.E. 11. APPEAL OF BRIAN EDDELSON, for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-15, 200-31, 200-46 and 200-61 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a building permit, for the construction of a 42 sq. ft. first floor addition with 42 sq. ft. portico, at the front; and a 30.1 sq. ft. first floor and 99 sq. ft. one story addition at the rear, with a 223 sq. ft. second floor side addition, while converting a 200 sq. ft. portion of the existing garage to habitable space (demolish existing 83 sq. ft. front, and 160 sq. ft. rear decks), at the premises known as 59 ADAMS STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 20, Block 54, R-6 district) the granting of which would cause: A. the allowable building area of (1,125 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by (230) sq. ft. (1,355 sq. ft. or 30.11%) ~ B. a horizontal and vertical extension of the existing (3.9’) side yard, where (5.0’) is required, and maintain the existing aggregate side yards of (9.8’), where (15.0’) is permitted ~ C. the required front yard setback of (25.0’), to be reduced to no less than (22.3’) ~ D. not providing one off street parking space. Building Department application # 2021-11139, Leo J. Pyzynski, R.A. 12. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. KEVIN MESKELL for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 of the Village Code, so as to allow for the issue of a permit for the erection of a 261 sq. ft. first floor side addition (demolish 28 sq. ft. cellar entrance and 151 sq. ft. side deck), at the dwelling known as 117 SOMERSET AVENUE (Map Garden City Estates, Block 14, Lot 104, R-8 District) the granting of which would: A. cause the previously granted (June 24, 1995) allowable plot cover of (27.5% or 2,120 sq. ft.) be exceeded by (162) sq. ft. (2,282 sq. ft. or 28.52 %) ~ B. maintain a reduction, of the previously granted (June 24,1995) front yard setback of (21.2’), to no less than (19.3’) ~ Page 5  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 Building Department application # 2021-11159, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A. 13. APPEAL OF MICHAEL & BRITTANY MUNNELLY for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-46 and 200-52, of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of building permits, for the erection of a 440 sq. ft. first floor with a 330 sq. ft. second floor addition, and a 303 sq. ft. open porch, and 16 sq. ft. portico (demolish 324 sq. ft. two story portion) at the rear, while maintaining a 67 sq. ft. North, and 10 sq. ft. East side, detached garage additions; at the premises known as 129 HAMPTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 92, Lot 38, R-12 District), the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (2,967 sq. ft. or 20.00%), to be exceeded by (486) sq. ft. (3,453 sq. ft. or 23.27%) ~ B. cause a horizontal extension of the existing (12.0’) minimum side yard, where (15.0’) is required; and reduce the (35.0’) required aggregate of side yards, to no less than (29.6’), with respect to the proposed open porch ~ C. reduce the required accessory structure setback of (3.0’), to no less than (0.2’) to the North, and (2.9’) to the East property lines. Building Department application # 2021-10629, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A. 14. APPEAL OF MICHAEL HIRSCHFIELD for a variance of the provisions of section 200-15 and 200-61 of the Village Code, to allow for the issuance of permits, to erect a 600 sq. ft. open porch, and the construction of a 1,935 sq. ft. circular portion of driveway, at the premises known as 103 WETHERILL ROAD (Map of Garden City East, Block 137, Lot 2, R-20 district), the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (5,017 sq. ft. or 20.0%), to be exceeded by (99.0) sq. ft. (5,116 sq. ft. or 20.4%) ~ B. cause the allowable driveway area in the front yard of (1,800) sq. ft., to be exceeded by (135) sq. ft. or (1,935) sq. ft. Building Department application # 2021-10606, Daniel Fabrizi R.A. Page 6  NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022 15. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. CHRISTOPHER SMITH for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 & 200-46 of the Village Code, so as to allow for the issue of a building permit to erect a; 883 sq. ft. second floor addition, and 58 sq. ft. front portico and step (demolish existing 596 sq. ft. ½ story and dormer), at the dwelling known as 94 LEFFERTS ROAD (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 16, Lots 27, R-6 district), the granting of which would: A. reduce the required front yard setback of (30.0’), to no less than (25.10’) for the portico, and no less than (24.1’) for the step. Building Department application # 2022-11208, Robert Vincent Keyloun, R.A. END OF CASES The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: January 27, 2022 Karen Altman Garden City, New York 11530 Village Clerk The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: MARCH 15, 2022 Page 7