Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM September 5, 2018 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. OUTCOME: ADJOURNED TO 10/03/2018 Z-2018-15 Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, SBL 131.13-5-1. Application for perimeter fencing. A review of drawing PF-1, dated March 9, 2018, prepared by JMC, PLLC, indicates the proposed installation of new fencing along the Heatherbloom Road and the easterly property lines. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Residential Zone. The proposed fence is 6'-0" high and does not comply with Section 4.4.16.1 of the Zoning Ordinance which requires fences located in any required yard abutting a street to be no more than 4'-0" in height. Therefore, the applicant is requesting an area variance for the portion of fencing located in the required yard along Heatherbloom Road as follows: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Fence Height 4'-0" 5'-0" 6'-0" 2'-0" OUTCOME: ADJOURNED TO 10/03/2018 Z-2018-18 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Walsh, 58 Hathaway Lane, SBL 131.14-5-11. Application for an accessory structure. A review of drawings A-1, dated May 10, 2017, prepared by John Lentini, R.A., indicates the proposed construction of an open trellis over the rear yard patio. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to separation distance between the dwelling and detached garage. The proposed trellis structure will increase this non-conformity and require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Separation distance 20'-0" 16'-0" 8'-0" 12'-0" to other structure OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2018-23 Mr. Vincent Traviglia, 337 Ridgeway, SBL 131.18-9-3. Application to relocate pool. A review of the amended plot plan with the latest date of May 1, 2018, prepared by Paul Gdanski, P.E., indicates the relocation of the proposed in ground pool in order to accommodate changes to the stormwater drainage system. The premises are in the R1-12.5 Zone and are legally existing non-conforming with respect to one side yard setback. The proposed pool relocation will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Separation distance 20'-0" - 16.7' 3.3' to other structures OUTCOME: GRANTED Page 1 of 4 Z-2018-24 Mr. Brandon Solana, 15 Earlwood Drive, SBL 130.20-14-7. Application for an addition. A review of the James Scott Weaver, AIA drawings received May 23, 2018, indicate a proposed one and two story rear yard addition. The premises are located in the R1-12.5 Zone and are 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" 10"-6" 10'-6" 9'-6" 2. Combined Two Side Yard 40'-0" 26'-8" 26'-8" 13'-4" Setback OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2018-25 Ms. Brenda Silver, 3 Patricia Lane, SBL 138.05-7-42. Application for front porch extension. A review of Drawing 1 through 3 dated May 26, 2018, prepared by Howard Raabe Jr., R.A. indicates the extension of the front entrance porch roof. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed extension will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Front Yard Setback 25'-0" 26'-2" 21'-9" 3'-3" OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2018-26 Mr. Shearin Higgs, 77 Robertson Ave, SBL 125.65-3-17. Application for reconstruction of one (1) story front yard enclosed porch. A review of Drawings SP-001.00 & A-001.00 dated July 25, 2017 prepared by John Imhof, R.A., indicates the reconstruction of a one (1) story front yard enclosed foyer/porch. The premises are located in the R2-2.5 Zone and are legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot area, frontage, front yard and side yard setbacks. Per Section 4.3.4.2 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance, the dimensionally non-conforming front porch may be reconstructed upon approval of plans by the Board of Appeals. The existing setbacks to the front porch structure are: Required Existing Proposed 1. Front Yard Setback 20'-0" 15.52' 15.52' 2. One Side Yard Setback 5'-0" 1.55' 1.55' 3. Combined Two Side Yards 15'-0" 13.25' 13.25' OUTCOME: GRANTED Page 2 of 4 Z-2018-27 Mr. Steve Mezzo, 36 Midchester Ave, SBL 130.20-4-1. Application for a two (2) story rear yard addition. A review of the Architectural set of drawings dated May 31, 2018, prepared by Olson & Partners Architects, indicates a proposed two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to combined two side yard setback. The proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Combined Two Side 18'-0" 14.2' 14.3' 3.7' Yard Setback 2. Rear Yard Setback 25'-0" 30'-0" 22'-0" 3'-0" 3. Maximum Height, Stories 2 1\2 2 1\2 3 1\2 OUTCOME: GRANTED FOLLOWING AMENDMENT BY OWNER TO WITHDRAW REQUEST FOR 1\2 STORY VARIANCE NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2018-28 The Windward School, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave, SBL 138.14-12-32. Application for the addition and change of use. A review of site plan and conceptual floor plan drawings, with a received date of August 22, 2018, indicates the adaptive re-use of an existing office building into a private elementary school including addition of gymnasium and playfield. The property is located in the C-0 Zone. The existing building is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard setback and one (1) side yard setback. The proposed addition will require an area variance that must be granted before special permit approval per Section 6.4.5. The applicant seeks the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. All Building Coverage 10% 9.8% 12.9% 2.9% Note: This site is environmentally sensitive due to steep slopes and will require Planning Board approval. OUTCOME: APPEARANCE SCHEDULED FOR 10/03/2018 Z-2018-29 Ms. Jeanne Cardoso, 11 Heatherbloom Road, SBL 131.13-8-2. A review of drawings S1, A1 to A4 and M1, dated August 14, 2018, prepared by VKS Architects, indicates a proposed partial second floor addition over existing. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot frontage and side yard setbacks. The addition will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Combined Two Side 40'-0" 20'-0" 33.5' 6.5' Yard Setback OUTCOME: APPEARANCE SCHEDULED FOR 10/03/2018 Page 3 of 4 Z-2018-30 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lieggi, 7 Clifton Lane, SBL 138.06-18-10. A review of drawings A-1 through A-3, dated July 10, 2018, prepared by Lisa Piper Gilbert, Architect, indicates the proposed addition of a two (2) car attached garage with integral mudroom. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to one (1) side yard and rear yard setbacks. The rear yard deck was granted a variance in 2003. The proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One side yard (Westerly) 20'-0” 38.8' 18'-0" 2'-0" 2. Combined two side yards 40'-0" 52.2' 31.4' 8.6' 3. Rear yard setback 30'-0" 28.4' 16.75' 13.25' OUTCOME: APPEARANCE SCHEDULED FOR 10/03/2018 Z-2018-31 Mr. Mariano Rivera, 425 Ridgeway, SBL 131.14-10-1.1 A review of drawings A-001.00 through A-005.00 dated August 22, 2018, prepared by Annunziata & Villani Design Consultants, indicates the proposed renovations of the existing carriage house. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone. The use of the carriage house as an accessory servants’ quarters is a special permit use in this zone. The Board of Appeals is the approving agency for this use per Section 6.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of The City of White Plains. OUTCOME: APPEARANCE SCHEDULED FOR 10/03/2018 Page 4 of 4