Conservation Board

BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO MARCH 6, 2024 Z-2023-31 Mr. Michael Kellogg, 3 Kenneth Road, SBL 138.05-19-2 Application to legalize a deck. A review of drawings A-1 and A-2 dated August 30, 2023, prepared by Gabrielle Salman Architect, indicates the legalization of a rear yard deck that was rebuilt slightly larger than existed. The previous curved deck was granted a five (5) foot rear yard variance on November 1, 1995. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone, is an environmentally sensitive site, and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to one (1) side yard and rear yard setbacks. The deck reconstruction increased the rear yard non- conformity and will require the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 30’-0” 23’-0” 17.1’ 12.9’ OUTCOME: GRANTED Z-2024-3 Jessica & Matthew Scheer, 2 Abbey Drive, SBL 126.05-10-7 Application to reconstruct a deck. A review of Drawings A-1 through A-6 dated November 27, 2023, prepared by Kowidge Architecture and Design, indicates the removal of the enclosed rear yard porch, reconstruction of the rear yard deck on the existing rear yard terrace, and the construction of a new dormer. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to Rear Yard Setback. These dimensions were established by a Board of Appeals Resolution dated March 18, 1931 for the construction of a one (1) family dwelling. The applicant wishes to reconstruct the rear yard deck to virtually the same dimensions and therefore requests the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 13.46’ 14.5’ 10.5’ OUTCOME: GRANTED NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2024-4 Anthony and Joanne Constantine, 4 Topland Road, SBL 131.15-11-35 Application to construct a pool. A review of Drawings 1 through 5, with a revision date of February 15, 2024, prepared by David A. Goessl, P.E., indicates the proposed relocation of the rear yard swimming pool with patio. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to One (1) Side Yard Setback. The applicant obtained a variance to locate the pool within the minimum separation distance of 20’-0” to the building. A permit was issued for the pool installation on January 11, 2024. Subsequently, the applicants wish to relocate the pool further from the building and request the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Pool Setback from Lot Lines 15’-0” - 7.5’ 7.5’ 2. Accessory Structure Distance to Building 20’-0” - 15.5’ 4.5’ OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4/03/2024 Page 1 of 2  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO MARCH 6, 2024 NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2024-5 Eric Rubinfeld / Janet Giris, 283 Soundview Avenue, SBL 137.08-2-6.1 Application to install a wrought-iron fence. A review of Drawing A1 with latest date of January 5, 2024, prepared by Nicholas Faustini Architect, indicates the installation of a 6’-0” high wrought iron picket fence around the full perimeter of the property. The property is located in the R1-30 Zone and has a minimum required 75’-0” front yard depth. Section 4.4.16 of the White Plains Zoning Ordinance states, in part, that any fence located in a required front yard or in any yard abutting a street shall not exceed 4’-0” in height. Therefore, the applicant requests the following area variance: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Fence Height 4’-0” - 6’-0” 2’-0” OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4/03/2024 Page 2 of 2