Conservation Board
Regular MeetingWhite Plains, NY · July 10, 2024
Minutes
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
Z-2024-8 Mr. Thomas Patterson, 2 Ria Drive, SBL 138.05-7-8
Application to construct a deck. A review of Drawings SP-01, SP-02, A-101 and A-102
dated April 11, 2024, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the construction of a rear
yard deck. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to All and Main Building Coverage, Rear Yard, One Side and
Combined Two Side Yard Setbacks. The proposed three (3) foot high deck will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. All Building Coverage 25% 27.8% 32.3% 7.3%
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-9 Ms. Rachel Weber, 126 Soundview Avenue, SBL 130.16-21-7
Application to construct an addition. A review of the site plan drawing A-101 dated May
1, 2024, along with the accompanying architectural plans, prepared by William P. Witt
Architect, indicates a proposed one (1) story rear yard addition with an open deck. The
property is located in the R1-30 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect
to lot frontage, front yard and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the
existing side yard non-compliance and requires the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 50’-0” 35’-0” 40’-0” 10’-0”
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-10 Scott & Kaitlyn Diamond, 5 Herbert Avenue, SBL 130.12-15-32
Application to reconstruct garage. A review of Drawings A-001.00 to A-003.00 dated April
22, 2024, prepared by aardvarchitecture, indicates the reconstruction of a detached year
yard one (1) car garage. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and the garage is legally
existing non-conforming with respect to Rear and Side Yard Setbacks for an accessory
structure. The applicant is requesting approval from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct
the existing structure at the same size and setbacks as existed, in compliance with Section
4.3.4.2
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-11 Franco & Alice Fontana, 2 Willow Brook Road, SBL 138.11-6-1
Application to construct a pool. A review of Drawings 1 and 2 with latest date of May 21,
2024, prepared by Christopher S. Utschig, P.E., indicates a proposed rear yard in-ground
pool. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and will require the following area
variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Distance to
Another Structure 20’-0” - 13.5’ 6.5’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
….continued
Z-2024-12 37 Lake LLC/Vito DiMatteo, 37 Lake Street, SBL 126.53-1-9
Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution granting an area variance for
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit in the construction of a multi-family dwelling.
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-13 Seth Rosenberger, 25 Dupont Avenue, SBL 131.18-5-2
Application to construct an addition. A review of contract drawings dated March 21, 2024,
prepared by Metamechanics, indicates alterations to the existing one (1) family dwelling
with proposed one (1) and two (2) story front, side and rear yard additions. The property is
located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to lot
frontage, one (1) side yard and combined side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard 20’-0” 12.6’ 12.6’ 7.4’
2. Combined Two Side Yards 40’-0” 34.1’ 34.1’ 5.9’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-14 Mr. Adam Santos, 2 Southminster Drive, SBL 126.05-14-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings G1, A1-A4 and S1, all dated
May 17, 2024, prepared by David T. Kim, Architect, indicates a proposed side yard second
story addition over existing one (1) story. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is
legally existing, non-conforming with respect to front yard, rear yard and one side yard
setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non-conformities and require the
following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 7’-0” 4.8’ 4.8’ 2.2’
2. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 18.4’ 22.5’ 2.5’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
Z-2024-15 Joseph & Liya Caiazzo, 11 Wilmont Avenue, SBL 138.05-22-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-000 to A-002, A-101, A-
102, A-201, A-202, A-301 and A-302, all dated May 4, 2024, prepared by Leitenberger
Design Group, indicates a proposed two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located
in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to one (1) and
combined two (2) side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non-
conformity and require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 18’-0” 15.3’ 16.4’ 1.6’
OUTCOME: GRANTED
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
….continued
Z-2024-16 Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC, 60 South Broadway, SBL 125.84-3-1
Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution to vary Zoning Law Section
5.5.3.2 to allow for a select portion of the premises to have a building height of 302 feet, 7
inches where 280 feet is allowed.
OUTCOME: ADJOURNED TO 10/09/2024
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2024-17 The Green Zeta LLC / Lisbeth Sotero, 106 Robertson Avenue, SBL 125.65-4-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of revised Drawings A-001.00 to A-012.00,
dated May 28, 2024, prepared by Becall Engineering Services, indicates a two (2) story rear
yard addition and conversion of the existing one (1) family dwelling into a two (2) family
dwelling. The property is located in the R2-2.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming
with respect to front yard, one (1) side yard, and combined two (2) side yards setbacks. The
proposed addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two (2)
Side Yards Setback 15’-0” 9.55’ 13.83’ 1.17’
OUTCOME: SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 9/04/2024
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Agenda
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
Z-2024-8 Mr. Thomas Patterson, 2 Ria Drive, SBL 138.05-7-8
Application to construct a deck. A review of Drawings SP-01, SP-02, A-101 and A-102
dated April 11, 2024, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates the construction of a rear
yard deck. The property is located in the R1-7.5 Zone and is legally existing non-
conforming with respect to All and Main Building Coverage, Rear Yard, One Side and
Combined Two Side Yard Setbacks. The proposed three (3) foot high deck will require the
following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. All Building Coverage 25% 27.8% 32.3% 7.3%
Z-2024-9 Ms. Rachel Weber, 126 Soundview Avenue, SBL 130.16-21-7
Application to construct an addition. A review of the site plan drawing A-101 dated May
1, 2024, along with the accompanying architectural plans, prepared by William P. Witt
Architect, indicates a proposed one (1) story rear yard addition with an open deck. The
property is located in the R1-30 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect
to lot frontage, front yard and side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the
existing side yard non-compliance and requires the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 50’-0” 35’-0” 40’-0” 10’-0”
Z-2024-10 Scott & Kaitlyn Diamond, 5 Herbert Avenue, SBL 130.12-15-32
Application to reconstruct garage. A review of Drawings A-001.00 to A-003.00 dated April
22, 2024, prepared by aardvarchitecture, indicates the reconstruction of a detached year
yard one (1) car garage. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and the garage is legally
existing non-conforming with respect to Rear and Side Yard Setbacks for an accessory
structure. The applicant is requesting approval from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct
the existing structure at the same size and setbacks as existed, in compliance with Section
4.3.4.2
Z-2024-11 Franco & Alice Fontana, 2 Willow Brook Road, SBL 138.11-6-1
Application to construct a pool. A review of Drawings 1 and 2 with latest date of May 21,
2024, prepared by Christopher S. Utschig, P.E., indicates a proposed rear yard in-ground
pool. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and will require the following area
variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Distance to
Another Structure 20’-0” - 13.5’ 6.5’
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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
….continued
Z-2024-12 37 Lake LLC/Vito DiMatteo, 37 Lake Street, SBL 126.53-1-9
Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution granting an area variance for
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit in the construction of a multi-family dwelling.
Z-2024-13 Seth Rosenberger, 25 Dupont Avenue, SBL 131.18-5-2
Application to construct an addition. A review of contract drawings dated March 21, 2024,
prepared by Metamechanics, indicates alterations to the existing one (1) family dwelling
with proposed one (1) and two (2) story front, side and rear yard additions. The property is
located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to lot
frontage, one (1) side yard and combined side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will
require the following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard 20’-0” 12.6’ 12.6’ 7.4’
2. Combined Two Side Yards 40’-0” 34.1’ 34.1’ 5.9’
Z-2024-14 Mr. Adam Santos, 2 Southminster Drive, SBL 126.05-14-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings G1, A1-A4 and S1, all dated
May 17, 2024, prepared by David T. Kim, Architect, indicates a proposed side yard second
story addition over existing one (1) story. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone and is
legally existing, non-conforming with respect to front yard, rear yard and one side yard
setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non-conformities and require the
following area variances:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. One Side Yard Setback 7’-0” 4.8’ 4.8’ 2.2’
2. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 18.4’ 22.5’ 2.5’
Z-2024-15 Joseph & Liya Caiazzo, 11 Wilmont Avenue, SBL 138.05-22-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of Drawings A-000 to A-002, A-101, A-
102, A-201, A-202, A-301 and A-302, all dated May 4, 2024, prepared by Leitenberger
Design Group, indicates a proposed two (2) story rear yard addition. The property is located
in the R1-5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming with respect to one (1) and
combined two (2) side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the non-
conformity and require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two Side
Yard Setback 18’-0” 15.3’ 16.4’ 1.6’
Z-2024-16 Maple and Broadway Holdings LLC, 60 South Broadway, SBL 125.84-3-1
Application for a one (1) year extension of the resolution to vary Zoning Law Section
5.5.3.2 to allow for a select portion of the premises to have a building height of 302 feet, 7
inches where 280 feet is allowed.
Page 2 of 3
BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING
CALENDAR NO JULY 10, 2024
….continued
NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE
Z-2024-17 The Green Zeta LLC / Lisbeth Sotero, 106 Robertson Avenue, SBL 125.65-4-1
Application to construct an addition. A review of revised Drawings A-001.00 to A-012.00,
dated May 28, 2024, prepared by Becall Engineering Services, indicates a two (2) story rear
yard addition and conversion of the existing one (1) family dwelling into a two (2) family
dwelling. The property is located in the R2-2.5 Zone and is legally existing, non-conforming
with respect to front yard, one (1) side yard, and combined two (2) side yards setbacks. The
proposed addition will require the following area variance:
Required Existing Proposed Variance
1. Combined Two (2)
Side Yards Setback 15’-0” 9.55’ 13.83’ 1.17’
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