Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · October 2, 2019
Minutes
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
Z-2019-31 Mr. Bruce Kaufman, 16 Devonshire Drive, SBL 138.11-4-3
Application to build an addition. A review of drawing ZBA-1 revised July 26, 2019,
prepared by ResReal Designs, indicates proposed one-story, rear yard additions. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with
respect to side yard setbacks, main building coverage and all building coverage. The
proposed additions will increase the non-conforming coverage dimensions, the
combined two side yard setback, and will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Main Building Coverage 18% 21.3% 24.4% 6.4%
2. All Building Coverage 25% 26.6% 30.79% 5.79%
3. Combined Two Side Yard 40’-0” 29.3’ 29.3’ 10.7’
Setback
4. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 19.3’ 19.3’ 0.7’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2019-32 Mr. Robert Camacho, 100 Chatterton Parkway, SBL 125.81-2-13
Application to reconstruct a detached garage. A review of Drawing A-1 dated June 7,
2019, prepared by Erica Ellenberger Architect, indicates the reconstruction of a fire
damaged front yard two-car detached garage. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone
and the garage is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard and one
side yard setbacks. The garage will be rebuilt upon the existing foundation and the
applicant indicated that the proposed reconstruction cost will not exceed 75% of the
replacement cost of the entire building. Therefore, the applicant requests approval
from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct the detached garage in accordance with
Section 4.3.4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The existing setbacks for the detached
garage, an accessory structure, are:
Required Existing Proposed
1. Minimum Distance of Accessory
Structure to Side Lot Line 5’-0” 0’-0” 0’-0”
2. Front Yard Setback 25’-0” 19’-7 ¼” 19’-7 ¼”
OUTCOME: GRANTED
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-33 Mr. Haywood Hawthorne, 125 Woodcrest Avenue, SBL 126.05-7-5
Application to legalize a deck. A review of drawing A-100.00 dated August 8, 2019,
prepared by Hammond Architecture, indicates the legalization of a non-conforming
rear yard deck. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to front yard and one side yard setback. A rear yard deck,
built without benefit of a building permit, was constructed and joined to the existing
side yard deck. The deck legalization will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 7’-0” 4.89’ 4.89’ 2.11’
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/06/2019
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-34 Mr. Michael Coratolo, 42 Waldo Avenue, SBL 125.80-2-5
Application to add a new unit in a multi-family dwelling. A review of Drawing A.001
and A.002 dated June 18, 2019, prepared by Haynes Architecture P.C., indicates
proposed alterations to create a seventh dwelling unit in the basement. The property is
located in the RM-2.5 Multi-Family Zone. The proposed studio apartment will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Minimum Lot Dimension
Per Dwelling Unit 2,500 S.F. 1,500 S.F. 1,285 S.F. 1,215 S.F.
2. Off Street Parking 13 10 11 2
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/06/2019
Z-2019-35 Mr. & Mrs. Cormac Daly, 5 Lakeview Drive, SBL 126.05-13-3
Application to increase the size of an existing deck. A review of drawing A1 dated
June 2019, prepared by Edward Brunner P.E., indicates the proposed addition to the
existing rear yard deck. The addition will add 4’-0” to the width of the existing deck
which was part of an area variance granted in 2003. The premises are located in the
R1-5 Zone. The proposed rear yard deck addition will require the following area
variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard 25’-0” 22’-0” 18’-0” 4’-0”
2. All Building Coverage 30.00% 29.00% 30.78% 0.78%
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/06/2019
Z-2019-36 Jaclyn Saez & Michael Berrios, 32 Pleasant Avenue, SBL 131.13-3-26
Application to build a new deck. A review of Drawing A-100, dated June 20, 2018,
prepared by John Scavelli, P.E., indicates construction of a new side yard deck to
replace existing. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed deck will be larger than
the existing and will increase the combined two side yard setback non-conformity.
Section 4.3.3 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance states that no permit shall be
issued that will result in the increase of such dimensional non-conformity. In addition,
Section 4.3.4.2 states that a non-conformity may be reconstructed provided it is in
accordance with a plan approved by the Board of Appeals and further, where
reasonable, it is reconstructed in greater conformity with the Zoning Ordinance. The
proposed deck construction will not comply with the Zoning Ordinance regulations
for a dimensionally non-conforming structure and will require a variance from those
listed sections as well as the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 18'0” 16.34' 14.17' 3.83'
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/06/2019
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-37 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Steinhause, 225 Hillair Circle, SBL 138.09-22-7
Application to construct a swimming pool and spa. A review of drawing LS-1 dated
September 9, 2019, prepared by Sean Jancski, Landscape Architects, indicates the
proposed construction of an in-ground swimming pool and spa in the rear yard. The
premises are located in the R1-20 Zone and the dwelling is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to one side yard setback. The proposed pool will meet the
required yard setbacks but not the accessory structure separation distance and will
therefore require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Separation Distance
to Other Structures 20’-0” - 6’10” 13’-2”
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/06/2019
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Agenda
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
Z-2019-31 Mr. Bruce Kaufman, 16 Devonshire Drive, SBL 138.11-4-3
Application to build an addition. A review of drawing ZBA-1 revised July 26, 2019,
prepared by ResReal Designs, indicates proposed one-story, rear yard additions. The
property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with
respect to side yard setbacks, main building coverage and all building coverage. The
proposed additions will increase the non-conforming coverage dimensions, the
combined two side yard setback, and will require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Main Building Coverage 18% 21.3% 24.4% 6.4%
2. All Building Coverage 25% 26.6% 30.79% 5.79%
3. Combined Two Side Yard 40’-0” 29.3’ 29.3’ 10.7’
Setback
4. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 19.3’ 19.3’ 0.7’
Z-2019-32 Mr. Robert Camacho, 100 Chatterton Parkway, SBL 125.81-2-13
Application to reconstruct a detached garage. A review of Drawing A-1 dated June 7,
2019, prepared by Erica Ellenberger Architect, indicates the reconstruction of a fire
damaged front yard two-car detached garage. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone
and the garage is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard and one
side yard setbacks. The garage will be rebuilt upon the existing foundation and the
applicant indicated that the proposed reconstruction cost will not exceed 75% of the
replacement cost of the entire building. Therefore, the applicant requests approval
from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct the detached garage in accordance with
Section 4.3.4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The existing setbacks for the detached
garage, an accessory structure, are:
Required Existing Proposed
1. Minimum Distance of Accessory
Structure to Side Lot Line 5’-0” 0’-0” 0’-0”
2. Front Yard Setback 25’-0” 19’-7 ¼” 19’-7 ¼”
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-33 Mr. Haywood Hawthorne, 125 Woodcrest Avenue, SBL 126.05-7-5
Application to legalize a deck. A review of drawing A-100.00 dated August 8, 2019,
prepared by Hammond Architecture, indicates the legalization of a non-conforming
rear yard deck. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to front yard and one side yard setback. A rear yard deck,
built without benefit of a building permit, was constructed and joined to the existing
side yard deck. The deck legalization will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 7’-0” 4.89’ 4.89’ 2.11’
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-34 Mr. Michael Coratolo, 42 Waldo Avenue, SBL 125.80-2-5
Application to add a new unit in a multi-family dwelling. A review of Drawing A.001
and A.002 dated June 18, 2019, prepared by Haynes Architecture P.C., indicates
proposed alterations to create a seventh dwelling unit in the basement. The property is
located in the RM-2.5 Multi-Family Zone. The proposed studio apartment will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Minimum Lot Dimension
Per Dwelling Unit 2,500 S.F. 1,500 S.F. 1,285 S.F. 1,215 S.F.
2. Off Street Parking 13 10 11 2
Z-2019-35 Mr. & Mrs. Cormac Daly, 5 Lakeview Drive, SBL 126.05-13-3
Application to increase the size of an existing deck. A review of drawing A1 dated
June 2019, prepared by Edward Brunner P.E., indicates the proposed addition to the
existing rear yard deck. The addition will add 4’-0” to the width of the existing deck
which was part of an area variance granted in 2003. The premises are located in the
R1-5 Zone. The proposed rear yard deck addition will require the following area
variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard 25’-0” 22’-0” 18’-0” 4’-0”
2. All Building Coverage 30.00% 29.00% 30.78% 0.78%
Z-2019-36 Jaclyn Saez & Michael Berrios, 32 Pleasant Avenue, SBL 131.13-3-26
Application to build a new deck. A review of Drawing A-100, dated June 20, 2018,
prepared by John Scavelli, P.E., indicates construction of a new side yard deck to
replace existing. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to side yard setbacks. The proposed deck will be larger than
the existing and will increase the combined two side yard setback non-conformity.
Section 4.3.3 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance states that no permit shall be
issued that will result in the increase of such dimensional non-conformity. In addition,
Section 4.3.4.2 states that a non-conformity may be reconstructed provided it is in
accordance with a plan approved by the Board of Appeals and further, where
reasonable, it is reconstructed in greater conformity with the Zoning Ordinance. The
proposed deck construction will not comply with the Zoning Ordinance regulations
for a dimensionally non-conforming structure and will require a variance from those
listed sections as well as the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 18'0” 16.34' 14.17' 3.83'
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO AGENDA 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2, 2019
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2019-37 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Steinhause, 225 Hillair Circle, SBL 138.09-22-7
Application to construct a swimming pool and spa. A review of drawing LS-1 dated
September 9, 2019, prepared by Sean Jancski, Landscape Architects, indicates the
proposed construction of an in-ground swimming pool and spa in the rear yard. The
premises are located in the R1-20 Zone and the dwelling is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to one side yard setback. The proposed pool will meet the
required yard setbacks but not the accessory structure separation distance and will
therefore require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Separation Distance
to Other Structures 20’-0” - 6’10” 13’-2”
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