Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · November 2, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Z-2022-12 Mr. Stephen Wazenski, 138 Rosedale Avenue, SBL 138.14-4-6
Application to expand an existing terrace. A review of Drawing A-1 dated July 3, 2022,
prepared by DeVita Architects, AIA, indicates the proposed addition to the existing rear
yard terrace. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone. The proposed terrace addition will
extend to 5’-0” from the rear property line. Section 4.4.14.3 of the White Plains Zoning
Ordinance requires that terraces with a top surface not greater than 3’-0” above grade shall
be at least 15’-0” from the rear property line for properties in a residential district. A
request for an area variance from this section is required in order to build the terrace to
5’-0” from the rear property line.
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2022-18 Mr. Steve Cuddy, 186 Hartsdale Avenue, SBL 130-20-2-8
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-1 and A-2, dated July 5,
2022, prepared by Edward Brunner, P.E., indicates a second story over existing first floor
rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing
non-conforming with respect to one side yard and rear yard setbacks. The proposed
addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard Setback 30’-0” 24’-0” 21.57’ 8.43’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2022-19 Ms. Danielle Gecht, 22 Lambert Road, SBL 138.06-19-6
Application to construct an addition and extend deck. A review of drawings SK-0 through
SK-3 dated July 14, 2022, prepared by Christine C. Giuliani, R.A., indicates a rear yard
addition and deck extension. 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
proposed addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 11.23’ 11.66’ 8.34’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2022-20 TB White Plains Apartments, LLC, 80-106 Westchester Avenue, SBL 126.61-3-13
Application for a new development. A review of drawings submitted for special permits to
construct a mixed use development indicates that the proposed building adjacent to
Westchester Avenue has a 5'-0" setback. Per the Zoning map of the City of White Plains,
there is a 15'-0" special building setback along this block. According to Section 4.4.12 of
the White Plains Zoning Ordinance, no building, structure or parking lot shall be located
therein. Therefore, the applicant requires a 10'-0" variance to the special building setback.
OUTCOME: GRANTED
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 2, 2022
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2022-21 Mr. Javier Puentes / Mr. Stephen Veneruso, Esq., 12 School Street, SBL 125.73-6-2
Application to construct an addition. A review of drawings 1 through 7 dated September
30, 2022, prepared by DeMasi Architects, P.C., indicates a proposed two (2) story side
yard addition with porch extension and a second floor over existing side yard addition. The
property is located in the RM-1.5 Zone, and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to lot area, lot depth, front and both side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback
(North) 10’-0” 8.5’ 8.5’ 1.5’
2. One Side Yard Setback
(South) 10’-0” 6.33’ 6.0’ 4.0’’
3. Combined Two Side Yards
Setback 25’-0” 14.83’ 14.50’ 10.50’
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 12/07/2022
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Agenda
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Z-2022-12 Mr. Stephen Wazenski, 138 Rosedale Avenue, SBL 138.14-4-6
Application to expand an existing terrace. A review of Drawing A-1 dated July 3, 2022,
prepared by DeVita Architects, AIA, indicates the proposed addition to the existing rear
yard terrace. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone. The proposed terrace addition will
extend to 5’-0” from the rear property line. Section 4.4.14.3 of the White Plains Zoning
Ordinance requires that terraces with a top surface not greater than 3’-0” above grade shall
be at least 15’-0” from the rear property line for properties in a residential district. A
request for an area variance from this section is required in order to build the terrace to
5’-0” from the rear property line.
Z-2022-18 Mr. Steve Cuddy, 186 Hartsdale Avenue, SBL 130-20-2-8
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-1 and A-2, dated July 5,
2022, prepared by Edward Brunner, P.E., indicates a second story over existing first floor
rear yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing
non-conforming with respect to one side yard and rear yard setbacks. The proposed
addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Rear Yard Setback 30’-0” 24’-0” 21.57’ 8.43’
Z-2022-19 Ms. Danielle Gecht, 22 Lambert Road, SBL 138.06-19-6
Application to construct an addition and extend deck. A review of drawings SK-0 through
SK-3 dated July 14, 2022, prepared by Christine C. Giuliani, R.A., indicates a rear yard
addition and deck extension. 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
proposed addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 11.23’ 11.66’ 8.34’
Z-2022-20 TB White Plains Apartments, LLC, 80-106 Westchester Avenue, SBL 126.61-3-13
Application for a new development. A review of drawings submitted for special permits to
construct a mixed use development indicates that the proposed building adjacent to
Westchester Avenue has a 5'-0" setback. Per the Zoning map of the City of White Plains,
there is a 15'-0" special building setback along this block. According to Section 4.4.12 of
the White Plains Zoning Ordinance, no building, structure or parking lot shall be located
therein. Therefore, the applicant requires a 10'-0" variance to the special building setback.
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO NOVEMBER 2, 2022
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2022-21 Mr. Javier Puentes / Mr. Stephen Veneruso, Esq., 12 School Street, SBL 125.73-6-2
Application to construct an addition. A review of drawings 1 through 7 dated September
30, 2022, prepared by DeMasi Architects, P.C., indicates a proposed two (2) story side
yard addition with porch extension and a second floor over existing side yard addition. The
property is located in the RM-1.5 Zone, and is legally existing non-conforming with
respect to lot area, lot depth, front and both side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback
(North) 10’-0” 8.5’ 8.5’ 1.5’
2. One Side Yard Setback
(South) 10’-0” 6.33’ 6.0’ 4.0’’
3. Combined Two Side Yards
Setback 25’-0” 14.83’ 14.50’ 10.50’
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