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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 6, 2021 Z-2021-22 Kensico Project LLC / Mendel Schwartz, 60 South Kensico Avenue, SBL 126.53-6-18 Application to construct a new building. A review of Drawings T-100, A-100 to A-105, A-200 and A-300 to A-303 dated May 21, 2021, prepared by Peter F. Gaito & Associates, indicates the proposed construction of a new multi-family dwelling. The property is located in the RM-1 Zone and the approving agency is the Planning Board in accordance with Section 7.2 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance. Prior to referral to the approving agency, the applicant must seek Board of Appeals approval of the required variance. Therefore, the applicant requests the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Maximum Height, Stories 3 - 4 1 OUTCOME: ADJOURNED Z-2021-28 Jennifer & Lucio Cristofano, 24 Crane Avenue, SBL 125.44-6-22 Application to legalize an above-ground pool. A review of Drawing 1 of 1 with the latest date of April 15, 2021, prepared by ARQ Architecture, indicates the proposed legalization of the existing pool. The property is located in the R2-4 Zone. The pool was installed without the required permit and along with the pool fencing, does not comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, in order to legalize the installation, the following area variances are required: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Section 4.4.24.3 Pool Setback 15’-0” 14’-1” 14’-1” 0’-11” 2. Section 4.4.24.1 Fence Height 6’-0” 5’-0” 5’-0” 1’-0” 3. Section 4.4.24.7 Maximum 25’-0” 55’-0” 55’-0” 30’-0” Fence Distance OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2021-29 Mr. Paul Goldstein, 120 Greenacres Avenue, SBL 130.41-11-9 Application to construct a covered porch. A review of the construction drawings dated June 4, 2021, prepared by Gemmola and Associates, indicates the proposed demolition of the front sunroom and construction of a front yard covered porch in its place. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to the front yard setback. The proposed front yard porch will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Front Yard Setback 25’-0” 14.9’ 14.7’ 10.3’ OUTCOME: GRANTED Page 1 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 6, 2021 ….continued Z-2021-30 Mr. Robert Shaw, 146 Davis Avenue, SBL 130.12-27-1 Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawing A1, prepared by Nexus Creative dated July 15, 2021 and a copy of the survey, indicates a proposed one (1) story rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard, one side yard and combined two side yards setbacks as well as accessory structure setback. The proposed addition will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Combined Two Side 18’-0” 12’-10” 14’-10 ½” 3’-1 ½” Yards Setback OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2021-31 Farid Johnson, 11 Herbert Avenue, SBL 130.12-15-29 Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings T-100, N-100 and A-100 to A-300, dated May 3, 2021, prepared by Pencil Projects Architecture Studio, indicates a proposed second story addition over existing. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard, one side and combined two side yard setbacks. The proposed second floor addition will increase the side yard non-conformity and will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Combined Two Side 18’-0” 13.94’ 13.94’ 4.06’ Yards Setback OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2021-32 Mr. Brendan Burke, 51 Lincoln Avenue, SBL 125.73-2-12 Application to legalize an accessory structure. A review of existing survey, schematic plans and pictures provided by the owner with the application indicates the legalization of a rear yard minor accessory building. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone. The minor accessory building was constructed without complying with zoning setback regulations and therefore requires the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Accessory Structure Side Lot Line Setback 5’-0” - 2’-0” 3’-0” 2. Accessory Structure Rear Lot Line Separation 5’-0” - 1’-0” 4’-0” OUTCOME: AMENDED ON THE RECORD AND GRANTED Page 2 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 6, 2021 ….continued Z-2021-33 Eyal Barnea & Rosemary Kugler, 33 Saxon Woods Road, SBL 138.14-10-7 Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-1 through A-8 dated August 10, 2021, prepared by Edward G. Swaby, R.A., indicates a second story addition over existing front portion of dwelling. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot frontage, one side and combined two side yards setbacks. The proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard 20’-0” 14.78’ 15.74’ 4.26’ 2. Combined Two Side Yards 40’-0” 31.37’ 32.18’ 7.82’ OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2021-34 Bryce Taback, 32 Durham Road, SBL 138.06-10-8 Application to construct a deck. A review of Drawings A010, A100 and A200 with latest date of July 25, 2021, prepared by RPD Architecture & Design, indicates the proposed construction of a rear yard deck to replace an existing concrete terrace. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to the rear yard setback. The proposed deck will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 30’-0” 19’-10” 19’-10” 10’-2” OUTCOME: GRANTED NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2021-35 Melisa & James Guerin, 16 Manor Avenue, SBL 138.10-20-11 Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-1 dated August 1, 2021 and A-2 through A-11 dated July 27, 2021, prepared by John G. Scarlato, Jr., Architect, indicates a proposed second story addition over existing 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 one side yard setback. The proposed additions will increase the non-conformity and require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard Setback 12’-0” 7.53’ 7.53’ 4.47’ OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/03/2021 Page 3 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO OCTOBER 6, 2021 ….continued NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2021-36 Otis & Veronica Taylor, 72 Soundview Avenue, SBL 130.58-3-2 Application to construct a deck. A review of Drawings SP-01, SP-02, A-101 and A-102 dated July 12, 2021, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the replacement of the existing rear yard deck with a new, slightly larger deck. The existing deck was built without benefit of a permit and is in violation of the required rear yard setback. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot area. The rear yard setback to the illegal deck does not comply with the White Plains Zoning Ordinance. The proposed deck will be built to the same setback dimension and will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 30’-0” 23’-3” 23’-3” 6’-9” OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/03/2021 Z-2021-37 Ms. Kathleen Cave, 89 Grandview Avenue, SBL 130.16-12-18 Application to construct an addition and deck. A review of Drawing A2.0 dated July 12, 2021, prepared by Lisa Piper Gilbert, Architect, indicates a proposed one (1) story rear yard addition with expanded deck. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to minimum one side yard and combined side yard setback as well as accessory structure separation distance and its side and rear lot line setbacks. The proposed addition will increase a number of non-conformities and will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Combined Two Side Yard Setback 18’-0” 14.23’ 14.23’ 3.77’ 2. Minimum Accessory Structure Separation 10’-0” 6.0’ 8.6’ 1.4’ OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 11/03/2021 Page 4 of 4