Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 3, 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 Maximum Height, Stories 3 - 4 1 OUTCOME: WITHDRAWN Z-2021-35 Melisa & James Guerin, 16 Manor Avenue, SBL 138.10-20-11 Application to construct an addition.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: GRANTED 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: GRANTED Page 1 of 3  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 3, 2021 ….continued 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: GRANTED Z-2021-38 NW Plains Venture, LLC, 20 Haarlem Avenue, SBL 120.19-3-1 Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution granting an area variance for height. OUTCOME: GRANTED 2-YEAR EXTENSION Z-2021-40 Beitel Group / Arthouse WP Developments, 1 Lyon Place, SBL 125.84-4-8.3 f/k/a Esplanade of White Plains Venture Partnership, 95 South Broadway Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution to expand the roof structure. OUTCOME: GRANTED 1-YEAR EXTENSION Z-2021-41 Mr. Bruce Kaufman, 16 Devonshire Drive, SBL 138.11-4-3 Application for a second one (1) year extension of the resolution to build an addition. OUTCOME: GRANTED 1-YEAR EXTENSION Z-2021-43 Southern Land Company, 250 Mamaroneck Avenue, SBL 130.28-9-3 Application for a two (2) year extension of the resolution to construct a multi-family apartment building. OUTCOME: GRANTED 2-YEAR EXTENSION Page 2 of 3  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 3, 2021 ….continued NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2021-39 Mr. Denis O’Brien, 29 Havilands Lane, SBL 131.15-4-2 Application to construct front and rear yard additions. A review of Drawings A001, A101, A102 and A201 dated September 23, 2021, prepared by Hans Cadek Architecture, indicates one (1) story front and rear yard additions along with the expansion of the front yard porch. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot area, frontage, one side and combined two side yard setbacks. The proposed additions will increase the non-conformity of the yard dimensions and will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 22% 16.5% 28.6% 6.6% 2. One Side Yard Setback (East) 13’-0” 11.2’ 11.2’ 1.8’ One Side Yard Setback (West) 12’-0” 4.1’ 4.1’ 7.9’ 3. Combined Two Side 25’-0” 15.3’ 15.3’ 9.7’ Yards Setback OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 12/01/2021 Z-2021-42 Mr. Jesse Smith, 70 Coralyn Avenue, SBL 138.09-2-5.1 Application to construct additions. A review of Drawings T.1 through T.4, EC.1, D.1 and A.0 through A.6 dated June 18, 2021, prepared by TM Designs, indicates a proposed second story over existing addition, a one (1) story rear yard addition, and a one (1) story front yard porch. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and has a non-conforming detached garage and widened driveway. In addition, the proposed addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Front Yard Setback 25’-0” 28.66’ 21’-0” 4’-0” 2. Accessory Structure Height 15’-0” 19’-0” 19’-0” 4’-0” 3. Front Yard Parking not in compliance with Section 8.6.1.4 OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 12/01/2021 Page 3 of 3