Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM November 7, 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 12/05/2018 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: GRANTED Z-2018-32 Chui Ping Lam, 75 Pleasant Avenue, SBL 131.09-5-13 A review of drawings SP1 and SP2 dated June 19, 2018, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the proposed expansion of a single width front yard driveway to occupy space in front of the dwelling. The proposed expansion will result in violation of Section 8.6.1.4 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance which limits parking in the front yard. Specifically, it states in part that 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 property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot frontage, front and side yard setbacks. The proposed driveway expansion will require an area variance from the provisions of Section 8.6.1.4. OUTCOME: DENIED Z-2018-33 Maddy Taylor LLC, 421 Central Avenue, SBL 125.72-7-3 A review of the re-filed drawings SP-01 through SP-5 and A-01 through A-09 with the latest date of August 2, 2018, prepared by Orpheus Associates, indicates a proposed two (2) story addition to the existing two (2) story building. An existing second building along with its accessory garage structure is to be demolished. The property is located in the B- 3 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard setback and required off-street parking. The proposed addition will be constructed with the required setbacks and seven (7) rear yard parking spaces. The applicant previously received an area variance for parking on June 2, 2016, but it expired by limitation when no work was started. There is no change in scope of work to the previously granted variance. The proposed addition will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Off Street Parking 9 spaces 2 spaces 7 spaces 2 spaces OUTCOME: GRANTED FOR 2 YEARS Page 1 of 3 Z-2018-34 Brandis Figueroa, 155 Woodcrest Avenue, SBL 126.05-2-4 A review of drawings A1 and A2 with latest date of July 23, 2018, prepared by Kenneth Irving Architect P.C., indicates the proposed construction of a front entrance canopy. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and the existing dwelling is legally existing non-conforming with respect to one side yard setback and combined two side yards. The proposed construction will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Front Yard 25'-0" 26.56’ 22.83' 2.16' OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2017-5 Mr. Gilbert Mancini, 52-54 Battle Avenue, SBL 125.73-10-5 Application for a new three family dwelling. A review of drawings A-1 through A- 4, dated November 21,2016, prepared by DeVita Architects, indicates the proposed construction of a three(3) family dwelling. The existing building lot is located in the RM-2.5 Zone and is non-conforming with respect to minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet. The proposed construction will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Minimum Lot Frontage 75' 50' 50' 25' 2. Minimum Lot Area per 2,500 sq.ft. - 1,436 sq.ft. 1,064 sq.ft. Dwelling Unit 3. Balcony Length per 6.85' - 14'-0" 7.15' Section 4.4.14.5 4. Maximum Story Height 3 - 3 1\2 1\2 NOTE: Property is Environmentally Sensitive Due to Steep Slopes and will require Planning Board Approval. OUTCOME: GRANTED 2 YEAR EXTENSION NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2018-35 Mr. Christopher J. Fitzgerald, 32 Independence Street, SBL 125.72-4-23 Application for a new HVAC system. A review of Drawing M-1 dated January 3, 2018, prepared by Stephen Marchesani, R.A., and a property survey, indicate the proposed placement of two (2) condenser units in the side yard as part of the new HVAC system for the dwelling. 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 location of the accessory structures in the side yard will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Minimum Distance of Accessory Structure to Side Lot Line 5'-0" - 2'-6" 2'-6" OUTCOME: Appearance Scheduled for 12/05/2018 Page 2 of 3  NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Continued… Z-2018-36 Mr. Giovanni Grande, 10 Wardman Street, SBL 125.42-2-10 Application for a newly constructed front entrance portico. A review of as built Drawing A-1 dated June 19, 2018, prepared by SI Design Group, indicates an expanded entrance portico constructed in the front yard. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to combined two side yard setback. The newly constructed front entrance portico will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Front Yard Setback 25'-0" 25.55' 20.83' 4.17' OUTCOME: Appearance Scheduled for 12/05/2018 Z-2018-37 Erika Banach, 25 Ridgeway Circle, SBL 131.18-7-9 Application for an addition. A review of the architectural drawings dated September 24, 2018, prepared by Contadino Architects, indicates the proposed construction of a front portico, second floor addition over attached garage and a one (1) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non- conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed additions will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 22% 20% 22.5% 0.5% 2. One Side Yard 12’-0” 8.3’ 8.3’ 3.7’ 3. Combined Two Side Yards 25’-0” 19.1’ 19.1’ 5.9’ OUTCOME: Appearance Scheduled for 12/05/2018 Z-2018-38 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Murray, 3 Sycamore Lane, SBL 138.07-12-8 A review of drawings A-1 to A-9, D-1 and SPC-1, dated March 28, 2018, prepared by Orestes Valella, AIA, indicates a proposed one (1) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-30 Zone and is environmentally sensitive. The existing in-ground pool complies with the minimum separation distance to the main building. The proposed addition will alter this separation distance and will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Accessory Structure Separation Distance 20’-0” 20’-0” 12’-0” 8’-0” OUTCOME: Appearance Scheduled for 12/05/2018 Page 3 of 3