Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 P.M. JUNE 3, 2015 Z-2015-5 Mr. Michael Madoff, 50 Holbrooke Road, SBL 138.05-7-29. Application for an in-ground swimming pool. A review of amended plans dated February 10, 2015, prepared by Gibbons Engineering, indicates the proposed relocation of the pool enclosure fence and elimination of a portion of the evergreen screening. A permit was issued based on full compliance with Section 4.4.24 as permitted by Section 6.7.3 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance. The revised plans no longer comply with Section 4.4.24 of the Ordinance. The deviation from Section 4.4.24.2 for screening and from Section 4.4.24.7 for fence enclosure location will require an area variance in order to comply with the requirements for a special permit. Z-2015-8 Mr. Victor Caceres, 18-20 West Post Road, SBL 130.26-11-6. Application for change of occupancy. A review of drawings A-1 to A-4 dated November 7, 2014 prepared by DeVita Architects, AIA indicates a proposed change of occupancy. The premises are located in the B-3 Zone where the proposed restaurant is a Special Permit Use. The Planning Board is the approving agency but the proposed use is dimensionally non- conforming with respect to off street parking. Therefore, the following area variance is required prior to submission to the Planning Board for Special Permit approval: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Required Off Street 21 5 5 16 Parking Space Z-2015-9 Kuy T Chay Member Maddy Taylor, LLC, 421 Central Avenue, SBL 125.72-7-3. Application for a new building. A review of revised drawings SP-01, A-01 to A-05 and A-07 to A-08 with latest revision date of October 28, 2014, prepared by Orpheus Associates indicate a new two(2) story commercial building. A previous application for a two (2) story addition to the existing commercial building was granted a variance for parking. The property is located in the B-3 Zone and all existing structures are proposed to be demolished resulting in the loss of previous parking credits. The newly proposed construction will be relocated and provided with seven(7) off street parking spaces. The revised plans will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 15'-0" - 5'-0" 10'-0" 2. Off Street Parking 12 spaces - 7 spaces 5 spaces 3. Section 8.6.1.2 5'-0" - 0'-9" 4'-3" Front Yard Parking Setback The approving agency for this site plan is the Planning Board after all Variance have been approved by the Board of Appeals. Z-2015-10 Nabiel Rimawi, 186-200 Westchester Ave, SBL 126.61.5.3&4, Application to expand and reconstruct the service station. These premises are located in a B-3 (Intermediate Business) zone where a motor vehicle service station requires a special permit. The Zoning Board of Appeals is the approving agency for special permits of this type and therefore would review the proposed amendment. Z-2015-11 Brixmor Property Group, 381-393 Central Avenue, SBL 125.79-1-1. Application for one new ground sign. The proposed ground sign exceeds the allowable 40 sq. ft. in an area on any one (1) side and shall not exceed ten (10') feet in any dimension (Section 9-10-42 (I) Ground Signs). Z-2015-12 Brixmor Property Group, 401-425 Central Avenue, SBL 125.72-6-3. Application for one new ground sign. The proposed ground sign exceeds the allowable 40 sq. ft. in an area on any one (1) side and shall not exceed ten (10') feet in any dimension (Section 9-10-42 (I) Ground Signs). Z-2015-13 Ms. Jennifer Tyler, 22 Easton Avenue, SBL 138.06-2-6. Application For a detached garage. A review of the amended site plan by Gdanski Consultants with the latest date of March 31, 2015, 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 variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Side Lot Line Distance 10'-0" - 5'-0" 5'-0" Z-2015-14 Mr. Andrew Greenberg, 23 Macy Avenue, SBL 131.14-6-8. Application for an addition. A review of drawings A-1, A-3 and A-4 dated March 25, 2015 prepared by Jacob Goldberg, RA, indicates a proposed partial second story addition. The premises are located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally non-conforming with respect to lot frontage and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non- conformity and require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard 20'-0" 15.8' 15'.8' 4.2' 2. Combined Two Side Yards 40'-0" 28.0' 28.0' 12' Z-2015-15 Mr. Rui Encarnacao, 27 Cobb Avenue, SBL 130.16-19-12. Application for an addition. A review of drawings S1 and 1 through 4 with the latest date of December 23, 2014, prepared by Michael A. Gismondi, AIA, indicates a proposed one(1) story rear yard addition. The premises are located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally non-conforming with respect to lot area, frontage and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 18% 16.03% 18.93% 0.93% 2. One Side Yard Setback 20'-0" 4.1' 17.1' 2.9' 3. Combined Side Yard Setbacks 40'-0" 13.8' 26.8' 13.2' Z-2015-16 OSG Mamaroneck Avenue LLC,1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, SBL 138.18- 1-3. Application for site work. A review of SP-1 to SP-8 latest date April 20, 2015 and TS-1 dated March 25, 2015, prepared by JMC, indicates the proposed parking lot expansion and signage upgrades. The premises are located in the C-0 Zone and the proposed work will require the following area variances: Forty-two (42) of the proposed new parking spaces will, in part or whole, be located within 100'-0" of any side or rear lot line in violation of Section 5.3, Schedule of Dimensional Regulations, footnote ‘d’. In addition, the proposed ground sign located along Purdy Avenue will need a variance from Section 9-10-42(f) of the White Plains Sign Ordinance because it is located with six(6') feet of the property line. NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2015-17 Mr. Stephen Mezzo, 905 North Street, SBL 131.19-4-3. Application A fence with Pergola. A review of the survey and literature submitted with the application dated May 11, 2015, indicates the proposed installation of a six foot (6') high fence with entrance Pergola. The proposed fence is to be installed along the side lot line fronting North Street. Section 4.4.16 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance states in part, that fence height shall not exceed four feet (4') when located in any required yard abutting a street. Therefore, an area variance is requested. Z-2015-18 Ms. Grace Friend, 185 Hartsdale Avenue, SBL 130.20-13-7. Application driveway expansion. A review of drawing 1 of 2 dated April 14, 2015, prepared by Christoper Utschig P.E., indicates the proposed extension of the driveway into the front yard. The premises are located in the R1-12.5 Zone. Section 8.6 of the W.P. Zoning Ordinance does not permit parking in residential districts in the front yard except as follows: In those areas of the front yard contiguous to the side yards or an attached garage. Or the front yard beyond the minimum required front yard in case of a circular driveway with two (2) curb cuts. Therefore, an area variance is requested. Z-2015-19 Mr. Zack Salino, 5 Heatherbloom Road, SBL 131.13-9-2. Application for an addition. A review of drawings A-1 to A-3, with a received date of April 30, 2015 prepared by John Scarlato, Architect, indicates a one story rear yard addition. The premises are located in the R1-12.5 Zone and are legally non-conforming with respect to lot frontage and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non- conformities and will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard 20'-0" 12.06' 12.76' 7.24' 2. Combined Two Side Yards 40'-0" 33.51' 34.21' 5.79'