Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · March 6, 2019
Minutes
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
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 NEXT MEETING
Z-2018-39 Ms. Ursula Izzo, 47 Park Circle, SBL 125.50-3-13
Application for a rear yard deck. A review of drawings A101 to A105 and GN01,
dated July 19, 2018, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the proposed
legalization and reconstruction of the rear yard deck. The property is located in the
R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to side yard setbacks.
The rear yard deck was not constructed under permit and does not comply with the
rear yard setback. The proposed legalization and reconstruction will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 15’-0” 17.7’ 7.3’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2019-3 Tara & Chris Molloy, 20 Easton Avenue, SBL 138.06-2-7
Application for an addition and alteration. A review of drawings SK-1 to SK-4 dated
December 24, 2018, prepared by Vincent Ammirato, R.A., indicates a proposed partial
second story 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 proposed addition will increase the existing non-conforming setbacks, and
requires the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 15.4’ 15.4’ 4.6’
2. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 40’-0” 25.5’ 25.5’ 14.5’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2019-4 Ms. Ella Chinitz, 20 Rolling Ridge Road, SBL 138.09-9-12.1
Application to install in-ground pool. Upon referral by the Planning Board, a review
of the preliminary site plan dated May 29, 2018, prepared by AZ Associates Ltd.,
indicates the relocation of the proposed in-ground pool. The property is located in
the R1-20 Zone and is environmentally sensitive. The proposed in-ground pool
location will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Accessory Structure
Separation Distance to
Other Structure 20’-0” - 12’-9” 7’-3”
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Page 1 of 3
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
….continued
Z-2019-7 Mr. Frank Grande, 162 Grand Street, SBL 125.83-3-4
Application to construct a new three (3) story modular commercial building. A
review of drawings A1 through A-6, prepared by Peter Klein Associates, indicates the
construction of a new three (3) story modular commercial building. The property is
located in the CB-2 Zone where a business occupancy is a permitted principal use. A
similar application for variance was granted by the Board of Appeals in its resolution
dated June 2, 2016. The proposed construction and associated parking/loading spaces
will require the following requested area variances:
Required Proposed Variance
1. Front Yard Setback 5'-0" 0.25' 4.75'
2. Maximum Height 30'-0" 33'-0" 3.00'
3. Loading Space 1 0 1
4. Parking Lot Design per Section 8.7
*- Parking Lot Access Aisle Width 12'-0" 9'-0" 3'-0"
*- Full Size Parking Space Dimension 8.5'x20' 8.5'x17.5' 2.5' length
*- Standard Size Parking Space Dimension 8'x18’ 8'x17.5' 0.5' length
* Except that the Deputy Commissioner of Parking responsible for Transportation
Engineering may, per Section 8.7.8, recommend dimensions different from Section
8.7.1.1.
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2019-8 120 Bloomingdale Road LLC, 120 Bloomingdale Road, SBL 131.21-3-2.11
Application for an extension of the resolution to construct a new multi-family building.
OUTCOME: GRANTED – 2 YEAR EXTENSION
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-9 Mr. Arundhati Older, 6 Teramar Way, SBL 138.13-2-5
Application for a two (2) story rear yard addition. A review of drawing 1 of 1, with
no date, prepared by Robert S. Everett, Architect, indicates the proposed construction
of a two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and
is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed
addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 40’-0” 29’-0” 35.6’ 4.4’
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4/03/2019
Page 2 of 3
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
….continued
Z-2019-10 Westpark Associates NY LLC, 1111 & 1129 Westchester Avenue, SBL 131.16-1-1
Application to construct a new three-level parking structure. A review of drawings
A1 to A5 dated September 6, 2017 and SP-1 to SP-14 with revision date of September
8, 2017 indicates the proposed construction of a three (3) level parking garage with
above garage solar array and guard booths. The premises are located in the C-O Zone
where a parking garage is a permitted accessory use. The site is environmentally
sensitive and is subject to the regulations of Section 4.4.25. The approving agency for
this use, per Section 7.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, is the Common Council. However,
per Section 7.4.4, the application is deemed incomplete since it does not comply with
all the Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The application does not comply with
All Building Coverage per Section 5.3 Schedule of Dimensional Regulations. The
height of the solar array is permitted per Section 4.4.15.5 of the White Plains Zoning
Ordinance. Therefore, the following area variance is required:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. All Building Coverage 10% 8.47% 13.31% 3.31%
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4/03/2019
Page 3 of 3
Agenda
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
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.
Z-2018-39 Ms. Ursula Izzo, 47 Park Circle, SBL 125.50-3-13
Application for a rear yard deck. A review of drawings A101 to A105 and GN01,
dated July 19, 2018, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the proposed
legalization and reconstruction of the rear yard deck. The property is located in the
R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to side yard setbacks.
The rear yard deck was not constructed under permit and does not comply with the
rear yard setback. The proposed legalization and reconstruction will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 15’-0” 17.7’ 7.3’
Z-2019-3 Tara & Chris Molloy, 20 Easton Avenue, SBL 138.06-2-7
Application for an addition and alteration. A review of drawings SK-1 to SK-4 dated
December 24, 2018, prepared by Vincent Ammirato, R.A., indicates a proposed partial
second story 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 proposed addition will increase the existing non-conforming setbacks, and
requires the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 15.4’ 15.4’ 4.6’
2. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 40’-0” 25.5’ 25.5’ 14.5’
Z-2019-4 Ms. Ella Chinitz, 20 Rolling Ridge Road, SBL 138.09-9-12.1
Application to install in-ground pool. Upon referral by the Planning Board, a review
of the preliminary site plan dated May 29, 2018, prepared by AZ Associates Ltd.,
indicates the relocation of the proposed in-ground pool. The property is located in
the R1-20 Zone and is environmentally sensitive. The proposed in-ground pool
location will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Accessory Structure
Separation Distance to
Other Structure 20’-0” - 12’-9” 7’-3”
Page 1 of 3
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
….continued
Z-2019-7 Mr. Frank Grande, 162 Grand Street, SBL 125.83-3-4
Application to construct a new three (3) story modular commercial building. A
review of drawings A1 through A-6, prepared by Peter Klein Associates, indicates the
construction of a new three (3) story modular commercial building. The property is
located in the CB-2 Zone where a business occupancy is a permitted principal use. A
similar application for variance was granted by the Board of Appeals in its resolution
dated June 2, 2016. The proposed construction and associated parking/loading spaces
will require the following requested area variances:
Required Proposed Variance
1. Front Yard Setback 5'-0" 0.25' 4.75'
2. Maximum Height 30'-0" 33'-0" 3.00'
3. Loading Space 1 0 1
4. Parking Lot Design per Section 8.7
*- Parking Lot Access Aisle Width 12'-0" 9'-0" 3'-0"
*- Full Size Parking Space Dimension 8.5'x20' 8.5'x17.5' 2.5' length
*- Standard Size Parking Space Dimension 8'x18’ 8'x17.5' 0.5' length
* Except that the Deputy Commissioner of Parking responsible for Transportation
Engineering may, per Section 8.7.8, recommend dimensions different from Section
8.7.1.1.
Z-2019-8 120 Bloomingdale Road LLC, 120 Bloomingdale Road, SBL 131.21-3-2.11
Application for an extension of the resolution to construct a new multi-family building.
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-9 Mr. Arundhati Older, 6 Teramar Way, SBL 138.13-2-5
Application for a two (2) story rear yard addition. A review of drawing 1 of 1, with
no date, prepared by Robert S. Everett, Architect, indicates the proposed construction
of a two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and
is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed
addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 40’-0” 29’-0” 35.6’ 4.4’
Page 2 of 3
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM MARCH 6, 2019
….continued
Z-2019-10 Westpark Associates NY LLC, 1111 & 1129 Westchester Avenue, SBL 131.16-1-1
Application to construct a new three-level parking structure. A review of drawings
A1 to A5 dated September 6, 2017 and SP-1 to SP-14 with revision date of September
8, 2017 indicates the proposed construction of a three (3) level parking garage with
above garage solar array and guard booths . The premises are located in the C-O Zone
where a parking garage is a permitted accessory use. The site is environmentally
sensitive and is subject to the regulations of Section 4.4.25. The approving agency for
this use, per Section 7.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, is the Common Council. However,
per Section 7.4.4, the application is deemed incomplete since it does not comply with
all the Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The application does not comply with
All Building Coverage per Section 5.3 Schedule of Dimensional Regulations. The
height of the solar array is permitted per Section 4.4.15.5 of the White Plains Zoning
Ordinance. Therefore, the following area variance is required:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. All Building Coverage 10% 8.47% 13.31% 3.31%
Page 3 of 3
Get email alerts for White Plains
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.