Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Z-2017-13 Marianina Corp./ Frank Codella, 34 East Post Road, SBL 130.27-2-4. Application for a new convenience store. A review of the drawings prepared by Norman DiChiara Architect, dated June 6, 2017, indicates the construction of a new 990 square foot accessory convenience store building to replace the existing smaller one. The premises are located in the B-3 Zone where a motor vehicle service station is a special permit use per Section 5.1 Use Regulations. The approving agency for such special permit is the Board of Appeals. The proposed convenience store building accessory to the existing service station will require an amendment to the special permit. Z-2017-18 Mr. & Mrs. Adam Oliveri, 47 Ethelridge Road, SBL 138.06-5-8. Application for an addition. A review of Drawings A-1 to A-5 with a received date of August 11, 2017, prepared by John Scarlato Jr. R.A., indicates a one and two story addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot area, lot frontage and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard Setback 20'-0" 9.96' 10.00' 10.00' 2. Combined Two Side Yards 40'-0" 20.61' 20.65' 19.35' Z-2017-31 134 Mamaroneck Associates LLC, 134 Mamaroneck Avenue, SBL 125.84-1-5. Application for signage. A review of architectural drawings and sign package renderings indicates the proposed installation of exterior wall signs for the above referenced location. The proposed sign locations are not in compliance with the City of White Plains Sign Ordinance and require the following variances: two (2) wall signs proposed where the Ordinance permits only one (1) wall sign to be permitted for each building on a public street frontage except in the case of a multi-tenant retail building. In addition, the placement of signs that do not comply with the Ordinance requiring wall sign to be located only on building walls facing street frontage or a facing that has direct public access from a public or quasi-public area. Z-2018-1 Mr. & Mrs. Noah Estrin, 58 Winslow Road, SBL 130.15-2-5. Application for an addition and alteration. A review of architectural drawings dated November 17, 2017, prepared by Taylor-Viazzo Architects indicates a proposed two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally non-conforming with respect to one (1) and combined two (2) side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non-conformities and require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard Setback 20'-0" 11'-7" 18'-4" 1'-8" 2. Combined Two Side Yards 40'-0" 31'-9" 29'-11" 10'-1" Z-2018-2 Mr. Michael Verrelli, 41 Cleveland Street, SBL 125.72-9-4. Application for reconstruction of front porch. A review of drawings T-1, SP-1, A-1 and A-2 dated November 14, 2017, prepared by RFA & Associates, indicates the reconstruction of the dimensionally non-conforming front porch. The two (2) family dwelling is located in the R2-4 Zone and is legally non-conforming with respect to building coverages, lot area per dwelling unit, lot frontage, front yard setback and side yard setbacks. The applicant wishes to reconstruct the partially open front porch into a fully open front porch to the same dimensions in accordance with Section 4.3.4.2 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance. However, the drawings indicate that the front stairs will be moved to the north to a dimension of 2'-0" off the northerly side yard lot line. Since the stairs are proposed to be within 5'-0" of the side lot line, the applicant requests a variance to Section 4.4.14.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The existing setbacks of the front porch structure are: Required Existing Proposed 1. Front Yard Setback 25'-0" 8.2' 8.2' 2. One Side Yard 12'-0" 2'-0" 2'-0" 3. Combined Two Side Yards 25'-0" 21.6' 21.6' Z-2018-3 120 Bloomingdale Road LLC, 120 Bloomingdale Road, SBL 131.21-3-2.11. Application for a new building. A review of drawings C-000, C-010, C-100, C-110 and C-220 dated December 15, 2017, prepared by JMC, PLLC, indicates a proposed five (5) story Senior Living Apartment Residence with associated parking garage. The property is located in the B-1 Zone where maximum building height is four (4) stories and 50 feet. Therefore, the applicant requests the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Maximum Height, Story 4 - 5 1 Z-2018-5 White Plains Hospital Center, 34 East Post Road, SBL 130.27-2-4. Application to Appeal the December 18, 2017 determination of the Commissioner of Buildings for an amendment to a special permit for a service station to allow construction of a convenience store. NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2018-4 Dr. Ira Kotler, 10 Old Mamaroneck Road, SBL 130.36-8-5. Application for change of tenancy. A review of your building permit application and attached floor plan indicates the present first floor suite is an office space for physician and dentist under a Special Permit Use. The office suite is located in a Multi-Family Residential Dwelling in the RM-0.35 Zone. Unable to sell the space to another physician or dental practice, the applicant requests a use variance in order to offer the space to be used as a Business or Professional Office of professional persons, which is not a permitted use in this Zone. Z-2018-6 CJ Developers LLC, 32 Independence Street, SBL 125.72-4-23. Application for garage conversion. A review of Drawing A-1 dated January 3, 2018, prepared by Stephen Marchesani, R.A., indictaes the proposed conversion of the existing attached garage into habitable space. The conversion to a master bedroom will eliminate one parking space and result in violation of Section 8.6.1.4 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance which limits parking in the front yard. Specifically, parking is prohibited in the front yard unless it is immediately contiguous to and an extension of a garage which is integral with the residence. The premises are located in the R2-4 Zone and are legally existing non-conforming with respect to main building coverage, lot area, frontage and side yard setbacks. The proposed conversion will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Required off street parking 2 2 1 1 2. Section 8.6.1.4 of White Plains Zoning Ordinance Z-2018-7 White Plains Healthcare Properties, 120 Church Street, SBL 125.67-3-1. Appliation for a retaining wall. A review of drawings RW-1.0 to RW-6.0 dated September 1, 2017 and SRW design calculations dated October 16, 2017, prepared by ERS, indicate the construction of a segmented retaining wall (SRW) along the easterly property line. The wall exceeds the height limits of Section 4.4.16 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance for nearly half its length. In addition, the vehicle guard constructed on top of the wall along the access driveway of the neighboring property is solid and not of 3/4 open construction. Therefore, the applicant requests a variance of Section 4.4.16 for the retaining wall.