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 TUESDAY, MAY 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 Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters: 1. APPLICATION OF WILLIAM & DANIELLE BEDELL for a variance of the provisions of Sections 99-2, 200-15 and 200-52, of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a permit for the maintenance of 100.0’ of 5.0’ high fence, and 30.0’ feet of 4.0’ high fence a 77 sq. ft. masonry deck and 128 sq. ft. pavilion, in the rear of the dwelling known as 60 STEWART AVENUE (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 101, Lots 4, R-6 district, 6,000 sq. ft. plot) the granting of which would: A. cause a fence to exceed (4.0’) in height. B. cause (30.0’) of (4.0’) fence to be as close as (32.2’) from the front plot line, where (50.0’) is required. C. cause the allowable plot cover of (25.0% or 1,500 sq. ft.), to be exceeded by (282.0) sq. ft. (1,782 sq. ft. or 29.7%), where (1,654) sq. ft. exists. Application # 2022-11237, plot plan filed with the Building Department. (Dwelling erected prior to 1924 Village zoning adoption) *Reserved Decision April 13, 2022 2. APPEAL OF MR & MRS. MATTHEW GANAS for a variance of section 200-61 of the Village code, allowing for the issue of a permit to construct a 2,285 sq. ft. circular driveway in the front yard setback; while constructing a 3,804 sq. ft. 2 1/2 story dwelling with 506 sq. ft. two car attached garage, 1,950 sq. ft. basement and 53 sq. ft. front portico (demolish existing dwelling), at the premises known as 43 NASSAU BOULEVARD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 73, Lot 8, R-12 District, the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable driveway area of (1,650) sq. ft. in the front setback of said plot, to be exceeded by (635.0) sq. ft. (38.5%). Building Department application # 2022-11300, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A. *Adjourned at the April 13, 2022 meeting 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 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 3. APPEAL OF FANG HUANG for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200- 31, 200-46 and 200-52, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (290 sq. ft.) open porch at the front and side, the attachment of a detached garage to the primary dwelling by a (27 sq. ft.) one story addition, and the installation of (194’) of 4’ high fencing in the front yards; while constructing a (450.0 sq. ft.) deck, set on grade at the rear, at the corner dwelling known as 3 WYATT ROAD (, Map of Country life Development, Block E, Lots 67, Zone R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 25.0% or (2,190.0 sq. ft.), be exceeded by (9 sq. ft.) or 25.11%, on a building plot area of (8,761 sq. ft.) (An increase of 4.5% for the porch) B. cause the accessory structure to become part of the primary, (detached garage granted by variance, July 18, 2017) C. reduce the required minimum setbacks for accessory structures (fence), to not less than: (7.0’) from Washington Avenue, where (26.5’) is required, (5.0’) from Wyatt Road, where (50.0’) is required. D. reduce the required minimum side yard of (10.0’) to no less than (6.83’). Building Department application # 2022-11432, Akeeb Shekoni R.A. *Adjourned at the April 13, 2022 meeting 396 4. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF BRYAN BUTVICK & SARA MAHER as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance from section 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit to construct and maintain a 18’ x 36’ in-ground swimming pool with a 6’ fence, in the rear yard of the corner premises known as 33 CATHEDRAL AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 24, Lot 10, R-20 district), the granting of which would ~ A. cause an accessory structure (fence) to be as close as (6.0’) to the Cathedral Avenue plot line, where (62.5’) is required, and to be as close as (0.0’) from the Fourth Street plot line. Building Department application # 2022-11375, Elizabeth Bibla, L.A. 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 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 *Adjourned at the April 13, 2022 meeting 5. APPEAL OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF NASSAU for a variance of the provisions of Sections 99-2 and 200-55, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of 91.0’ ft. of 4.0' ft. high black chain link fence in the Euston Road front of the property known as 223 STEWART AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Lots 42, Block 28, R-8 portion district) the installation of said would: A. cause (91.0’) of fencing to be as close as (10.00’), from the Euston Road front, where 18.75’ is permitted. Application # 2021-10845, plot plan filed with the Building Department. 6. APPEAL OF IAN & KATHRYN ROGOW for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-31 & 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a building permit for the erection of; a 321 sq. ft. detached garage (demolish existing 199 sq. ft. detached garage), maintain the location of (2) two previously permitted A/C compressors and a swing-set, at the corner dwelling known as 122 SALISBURY AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 75, Lots 2, R-8 district) the granting of which would: A. reduce the (10.0’) minimum distance between primary and accessory structure walls, to no less than (6.5’) ~ B. reduce the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Brixton Road, to no less than (35.3’) for the existing A/C compressors, and (6.5’) for the swing-set slide; and to no less than (31.5’) to the swing-set from Salisbury Road where (37.5’) is required. Building Department application # 2022-11397, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A. 7. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. MATTHEW REILLY, for a variance of provisions contained in sections 200-15 & 200-31 of the Village Code, allowing the issue of a building permit to erect; a 39 sq. ft. first floor and 132 sq. ft. porch at the front, with a 1,348 sq. ft. second floor addition, at the corner dwelling known as 33 YALE STREET (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block U, Lots 24, R-8 district) the granting of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of (2,325 sq. ft. or 25.0%), by (12) sq. ft. (2,337 sq. ft. or 25.11%) ~ 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 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 B. reduce the required (30.0’) front yard setback, to no less than (26.61’) for the proposed porch. Building Department application # 2022-11682, John J. Viscardi, R.A. 8. APPEAL OF AHRC, for a variance from the provisions of section 200-15 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit to erect; a 238 sq. ft. handicap ramp at the rear of the premises known as 160 JACKSON STREET (Map of Park Manor, Lot 190, R-6 district), the granting of which would: A. reduce the (15.00’) required rear yard, to no less than (12.75’). Building Department application # 2022-11405, Fusion Architecture. 9. APPEAL OF JAMES & JEAN VINOGRAD for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31 of the Village Code, so as to permit the reconstruction and expansion, of an existing 921 sq. ft. patio, with a 240 sq. ft. or 4.0’ x 60.0’ addition in the front yard, at the existing corner dwelling known as; 396 STEWART AVENUE (Map Garden City East, Block 133, Lot N6, R-20 District) the construction of which would: A. reduce the (75.0’) required front yard setback along Stewart Avenue to no less than (71.0’). Building Department application # 2022-11419, Vision Landscape. 10. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. JOSEPH HOLTZMAN for a variance from provisions of Section 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of permits, for a previously installed A/C compressor, in the front yard of the corner dwelling, known as 3 COLLEGE PLACE (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 46, lot 67, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. reduce the (50.0’) required setback for freestanding equipment, to no less than (26.85’). Building Department application # 2022-11444. 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 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 11. APPLICATION OF GISEL & MICHAEL DAVILA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-52, of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a permit for the installation of 82.0’ of 4.0’ high fence and driveway & entry gate, at the dwelling known as 136 MEADOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 54, Lot A, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause (72.0’) of (4.0’) fence and driveway gate to be as close as (25.0’) from the front plot line, where (45.5’) is required. Application # 2022-11462, plot plan filed with the Building Department. 12. APPLICATION OF DOUGLAS PATON & LESLIE AMES in accordance with the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits for the installation of a 15' x 30' in-ground swimming pool, 6’ Estate and chain link fence, with landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 61 KENSINGTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 66, Lot 8, R-8 district). Building Department application # 2022-11463, Landscape Associates Inc. 13. APPEAL OF JOHN & JULIANE WILLIAMS, 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 corner dwelling known as 2 RUSSELL ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block V, Lot 361, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. maintain one freestanding A/C compressor, as close as (40.0’) from the front property line, where (50.0’) is required~ B. maintain the second A/C compressor, as close as (9.2’) from the adjacent property line, where (10.0’) is required Building Department application # 2022-11470 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 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 14. APPEAL OF MR. GREGORY P. BUCKMAN for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-31 & 200-46 of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of building permits for the construction of, a 32 sq. ft. one story, 32 sq. ft. portico and a 180 sq. ft. second floor addition’s in the front; a 235 sq. ft. side one story addition, and 450 sq. ft. open porch at the rear; at the dwelling known as 154 BROOK STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, block 12, lot 3, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. reduce the required front yard setback of (30.0’) to no less than (26.6’) to the proposed portico and (25.0’) to the steps ~ B. cause a (22.5’) horizontal extension of the existing (6.0’) side yard, where (8.0’) is now required. Building Department application # 2022-11443, Leo J. Pyzynski, R.A. END OF CASES The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: April 26, 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: JUNE 21, 2022 Page 6