Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · March 5, 2014
Minutes
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 P.M. MARCH 05, 2014
Z-2013-33 Gravitas Enterprises, 106 South Broadway, SBL 125.84-10-17. Application for a
garage conversion.
OUTCOME: Adjourned to 04/02/14
Z-2013-35 Sunrise Detox V,LLC, 37 DeKalb Avenue, SBL 131.21-1-1.. Application
to reverse a decision rendered b y the White Plains Commissioner of
Building, Damon Amadio, P.E. dated August 14, 2013, and to obtain an
Interpretation.
OUTCOME: Affirmed Commissioner’s Interpretation.
Z-2013-36 Mr. & Mrs. Lance Taylor, 22 Easton Avenue, SBL 138.06-2-6.
Application for the construction of a detached garage
OUTCOME: Granted
Z-2013-37 Mr. Robert Bordier, 146 Longview Avenue, SBL 130.12-27-6. Application for
garage reconstruction.
OUTCOME: Granted
Z-2014-2 Mr. Lesbin Gramajio, 173 Fisher Avenue, SBL 130.26-8-3. Application
for an addition and alteration.
OUTCOME: Granted
Z-2014-3 Mr. Salvatore Luciano, 48 Hall Avenue, SBL 126.09-3-20. Application for a new
building.
OUTCOME: Adjourned to 04/02/14
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Z-2014-4 Maddy Taylor LLC, 421 Central Avenue, SBL 125.72-7-3. Application for an
addition and alteration.
OUTCOME: Adjourned to 04/02/14
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Z-2014-5 107 Holdings LLC, 107 West Post Road, SBL 130.34-10-1. Application to add the
tag lines Tire Brakes Oil Change Inspections to the front of the store. Denied by the
Design Review Board.
OUTCOME: Granted
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Z-2014-7 White Plains Healthcare Properties I, LLC 116-120 Church Street,
SBL 125.67-3-1. Applicant asking for an extension of area variances located at
116-120 Church Street.
OUTCOME: Granted for two years.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 P.M. MARCH 05, 2014
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2014-6 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Feldman, 10 City Place Unit 15A, SBL 125.76-1-5..72.
Requesting an interpretation under the Zoning Ordinance that the Commissioner
of Buildings does not have the authority to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
with respect to the property and a declaration that the Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy is therefore null and void.
OUTCOME: Appearance scheduled for 04/02/14
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Agenda
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 P.M. MARCH 5, 2014
Z-2013-33 Gravitas Enterprises, 106 South Broadway, SBL 125.84-10-17. Application for a
garage conversion. A review of drawing 1, dated March 7, 2013 prepared by
Michael Gismondi Architect, indicates the proposed conversion of an accessory
garage into a single dwelling unit. The premises are located in the RM-1 Multi
Family Zone. The existing garage is dimensionally non-conforming with respect
to side and rear lot lines. The change in use will increase the non-conformity. In
addition, off street parking on this lot is not in compliance. The proposed
conversion will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Side Lot Line 8'-0 ” 0.9' 0.9' 7.1'
2. Rear Lot Line 25'-0" 0.93' 0.93' 24.07'
3. Off Street Parking Spaces 7 5 3 4
Z-2013-35 Sunrise Detox V,LLC, 37 DeKalb Avenue, SBL 131.21-1-1.. Application
to reverse a decision rendered b y the White Plains Commissioner of
Building, Damon Amadio, P.E. dated August 14, 2013, and to obtain an
Interpretation.
Z-2013-36 Mr. & Mrs. Lance Taylor, 22 Easton Avenue, SBL 138.06-2-6.
Application for the construction of a detached garage. A review of Drawings A-1
through A-3 dated September 23, 2013, prepared by Eric Knute Osborn Architect,
indicates the construction of a two(2) car detached garage. The property is located
in the R1-12.5 Zone. The proposed rear yard accessory structure will require the
following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Side Lot Line Distance 10'-0" - 5'-0" 5'-0"
2. Rear Lot Line Distance 10'-0" - 5'-0" 5'-0"
Z-2013-37 Mr. Robert Bordier, 146 Longview Avenue, SBL 130.12-27-6. Application
garage reconstruction. A review of drawing 1 and 2, dated August 29, 2013 and
prepared by Escaladas Associates, indicates the proposed reconstruction of the
existing rear yard detached garage. The premises are located in the R1-5 Zone
and the existing garage is legally non-conforming with respect to rear and side
setbacks for an accessory structure. The applicant seeks approval to reconstruct
the detached garage per Section 4.3.4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance with the
following existing dimensional non-conformity:
Required Existing Proposed
1. Minimum Distance to Side Lot Line 5'-0" 1.6' 1.6'
2. Minimum Distance to Rear Lot Line 5'-0" 0.7' 0.7'
Z-2014-2 Mr. Lesbin Gramajio, 173 Fisher Avenue, SBL 130.26-8-3. Application
For an addition and alteration. A review of drawings T001.0, D100.0,A100.0
through A102.0 and A201.0 dated August 23, 2012, prepared by Raul
Cabato, Architect indicates a two 92) story rear yard and one(1) story side
yard addition. The existing building is a two (2) family dwelling located in
the R2-4 Zone. The existing premises are legally existing non-conforming
with respect to lot area, lot frontage, front yard, one side yard and combined
two side yard setbacks. The proposed additions will require the following
area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. All Building Coverage 25% 21.09% 27.58% 2.58%
2. Main Building Coverage 22% 16.16% 22.19% 0.19%
3. Front Yard Setback 25'-0" 19.90 19.90 5.10'
4. One Side Yard Setback 12'-0" 7.4 10.00 2.0'
5. Combined Two Side 25'-0" 19.17 17.40 7.60'
Yard Setback
6. FAR 0.55 0.35 0.59 0.04
Z-2014-3 Mr. Salvatore Luciano, 48 Hall Avenue, SBL 126.09-3-20. Application for a
new building. A review of Drawings 1 through 4, dated December 18, 2013 and
prepared by Michael A. Gismondi, Architect, indicates the proposed construction
of a two (2) family dwelling on a vacant lot. The lot is located in the R2-4 Zone, a
Residential One and Two Family District. The lot is fully compliant for a one
family dwelling but the proposed two family would require the following area
variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Minimum Lot Area 8,000 sq ft 6,170 sq ft 6,170 sq ft 1,830 sq ft
2. Minimum Lot Frontage 75 ft 64.67 ft 64.67 ft 10.33 ft
NOTE: Property is Environmentally Sensitive due to steep slopes and
will require Planning Board Approval.
Z-2014-4 Maddy Taylor LLC, 421 Central Avenue, SBL 125.72-7-3. Application for
an addition and alteration. A review of drawings SP-01 and A-01 through
A-8 dated June 3, 2013, prepared by Orpheus Associates, indicates a proposed
two(2) story addition to the existing two(2) story building. A second building
and its accessory structure are to be demolished. The premises are located in the
B-3 Zone and are legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard
setback and off street parking. The proposed addition will be constructed
With the required setbacks and five(5) rear yard parking spaces. The proposed
addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Off Street parking 13 spaces 2 spaces 5 spaces 4 spaces*
* Due to parking credits per Section 8.4.2 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance
Z-2014-5 107 Holdings LLC, 107 West Post Road, SBL 130.34-10-1. Application to
add the tag lines Tire Brakes Oil Change Inspections to the front of the
store. Denied by the Design Review Board.
Z-2014-7 White Plains Healthcare Properties I, LLC 116-120 Church Street,
SBL 125.67-3-1.Applicant asking for an extension of area variances located at
116-120 Church Street.
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2014-6 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Feldman, 10 City Place Unit 15A, SBL 125.76-1-5..72.
Requesting an interpretation under the Zoning Ordinance that the Commissioner
of Buildings does not have the authority to issue a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy with respect to the property and a declaration that the Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy is therefore null and void.
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