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BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO JANUARY 8, 2025 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. ADJOURNED TO 02/05/2025 Z-2024-20 Dro Gah Sang Foundation Corp., 1 Sycamore Lane, SBL 138.07-12-11 Application to construct a Buddhist Temple. A review of revised Drawing A-2 and proposed site plan, both dated July 12, 2024 and prepared by Dimovski Architecture, PLLC, indicates the site development of an existing one (1) family premises into a Buddhist Temple and associated structures. The proposed project, located in the R1-30 Zone, is an environmentally sensitive site, and consists of alteration and conversion of the single family dwelling into the parish rectory which will now become a non-conforming structure, and the addition of the Temple and Tibetan artifacts buildings and three (3) other accessory structures. The proposed Temple, Artifacts Building, Pavilion, Bridge as well as most of the Sycamore Lane parking lot additions will be located within the 100’ wetlands buffer area surrounding the delineated wetlands, as defined in Section 4.4.25.5.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed principal structure will be located approximately 10’-0” from the delineated wetlands boundary. Therefore, an area variance is requested for this wetlands buffer encroachment. In addition, the proposed development will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Off Street Parking Location Per Section 8.6.1.1 75’-0” - 9.8’ 65.2’ 2. Side Street Setback Per Section 8.6.3 75’-0” - 20.7’ 54.3’ 3. Off Street Parking Spaces 59 2 49 10 ADJOURNED TO 02/05/2025 Z-2024-25 Barbara Murray, Matanyah Seguev & Paul Rosenzweig, et al, 1 Sycamore Ln, SBL 138.07-12-11 Application for Interpretation. Appellants have filed a Notice of Appeal of the Building Department’s Determinations regarding Matter Z-2024-20. Z-2024-28 New Leaf Energy / Snyder & Snyder, 118 Oakley Avenue, SBL 126.61-4-2 Application for Interpretation. Appellant has filed a Notice of Appeal of the Building Department’s Determination that a Battery Energy Storage Facility (“BESS”) is not a utility as defined by the Zoning Ordinance and therefore not a permitted use in any district in the City of White Plains. Page 1 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO JANUARY 8, 2025 ….continued Z-2024-34 Mr. John Martin, 3 Stanley Road, SBL 131.15-1-10 Application to construct an addition. A review of drawing SP-01 to SP-04, EC-01 and A- 101 to A-103, all dated September 11, 2024, prepared by Gismondi Architects, indicates a proposed one (1) story, side yard addition to the single family dwelling. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone. The proposed addition will encroach into the side yard setback and requires the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One (1) Side Yard Setback 20’-0” 30’-0” 10’-0” 10’-0” 2. Combined Two (2) Side Yards Setback 40’-0” 56.2’ 36.2’ 3.8’ Z-2024-35 Ms. Katie Tomechko, 71 Richbell Road, SBL 138.06-22-6 Application to convert garage. A review of drawings A10, A11, A20 and A21, all dated May 28, 2024, prepared by Sergio Marin Architecture and Design, indicates the proposed conversion of the existing attached garage. The proposed alteration will create an extended living room and mudroom and leave an approximately 10.5’ wide x 3.75’ deep storage area/faux garage. The applicant proposes to leave the existing garage door in place in the front, exterior dwelling wall abutting the existing driveway. The faux garage does not comply with the Zoning Ordinance definition that a garage is a part of the building used only for the storage of motor vehicles belonging to residents, and therefore would not comply with Section 8.6.1.4. The applicant seeks to appeal the determination of the Department of Building. Z-2024-36 Mr. Seth Rosenberger, 316 Ridgeway, SBL 131.18-3-11.1 Application to construct a new dwelling. A review of drawings T-001.00 and Z-100.00 of the full contract document set, with latest date of October 14, 2024, prepared by Chris Teeter, R.A., indicates the construction of a new two (2) story, one (1) family residential dwelling. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is currently unimproved. The proposed development of a single family dwelling and accessory pool will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 18% - 20.56% 2.56% 2. All Building Coverage 25% - 25.12% 0.12% Z-2024-38 FSB 1953 LLC, 76 North Kensico Avenue, SBL 126.45-2-8 Application for a one (1) year extension of the Resolution granting area variances for Lot Frontage, One (1) Side Yard Setback and Combined Two (2) Side Yard setbacks for a rear yard addition. Page 2 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO JANUARY 8, 2025 ….continued NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE Z-2024-37 May 69 Realty LLC, 69 Bolton Avenue, SBL 131.13-1-2 Application to reconstruct a deck. A review of drawings A-1 to A-5, all with the latest date of November 15, 2024, prepared by Universal Engineering Services, P.C., indicates the reconstruction of an existing rear yard deck to reduce its overall size. The property is located in the R1-5 Zone where the current deck was constructed without benefit of the required permit. The existence of the current deck and its non-compliant setback was found during an inspection of their permitted retaining wall replacement. The applicant seeks to legalize the reconstructed deck and requests the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Rear Yard Setback 25’-0” 11’-0” 20’-7” 4’-5” 2. All Building Coverage 30% 34.8%3 1% 1% Z-2024-39 Mati Luik, 24 Cushman Road, SBL 130.20-1-19 Application for an addition. A review of drawings A1 to A4 dated December 6, 2024, prepared by Gary Rogers, R.A., indicates a proposed small rear yard extension and a second floor over existing side yard addition. The property is located in the R1-12.5 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to lot area, lot frontage and both side yard setbacks. The proposed side yard addition will require the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. One Side Yard Setback 20’ 8.9’ 10.4’ 9.6’ 2. Combined Two (2) Side Yard Setbacks 40’ 17.1’ 18.6’ 21.4’ Z-2024-40 Kochuman Geevarghese / Keane & Beane, P.C., 1 Lafayette Street, SBL 130.25-4-1 Application for an addition and conversion. A review of the amended plan submitted on December 18, 2024 and drawings A-1 to A-5, A-7 and A-8, dated October 16, 2024, prepared by Benjamin Schaffer, R.A., indicates an addition to an existing two and one-half story, one (1) family dwelling and conversion to a four (4) unit multi-family dwelling. The proposal indicates a four (4) story rear yard addition with one (1) story over existing. The property is located in the R2-4 Zone and is legally existing non-conforming with respect to front yard and single side yard setbacks. The applicant seeks a Use variance for the conversion of the existing one (1) family dwelling to a four (4) unit multi-family dwelling in the R2-4 Zone and the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 22% 13% 26% 4% 2. All Building Coverage 25% 13% 26% 1% Page 3 of 4  BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING CALENDAR NO JANUARY 8, 2025 ….continued NEW APPLICATIONS NO APPEARANCE (…continued) Z-2024-40 Kochuman Geevarghese / Keane & Beane, P.C., 1 Lafayette Street, SBL 130.25-4-1 Required Existing Proposed Variance 3. Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.55% 0.33% 0.90% 0.35% 4. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit 4,000 SF 5,500 SF 1,375 SF 2,625 SF 5. Minimum Lot Area 16,000 SF 5,500 SF 5,500 SF 10,500 SF 6. Combined Two (2) Side Yards Setback 25’ 20’-6” 16.83’ 8.17’ 7. Maximum Story Height 2½ 2½ 4 1½ 8. Maximum Building Height (Feet) 30’ 27’-3” 46’ 16’ 9. Off Street Parking 9 2 7 2 Z-2024-41 Kochuman Geevarghese / Keane & Beane, P.C., 3 Lafayette Street, SBL 130-25-4-13 Application for an addition and conversion. A review of the amended plan submitted on December 18, 2024 and drawings A-1 to A-8, dated October 16, 2024, prepared by Benjamin Schaffer, R.A., indicates an addition to an existing one (1) family dwelling and conversion to a six (6) unit multi-family dwelling. The proposal indicates a four (4) story rear yard addition with one (1) story over existing. The property is located in the R2-4 Zone. The applicant seeks a Use variance for the conversion of the existing one (1) family dwelling to a six (6) unit multi-family dwelling in the R2-4 Zone and the following area variances: Required Existing Proposed Variance 1. Main Building Coverage 22% 13.49% 25% 3% 2. Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.55% 0.47% 0.83% 0.28% 3. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit 4,000 SF 5,500 SF 916.7 SF 3,083.3 SF 4. Minimum Lot Area 24,000 SF 5,500 SF 5,500 SF 18,500 SF 5. Lot Frontage 75’ 50’ 50’ 25’ 6. Maximum Story Height 2½ 2½ 4 1½ 7. Maximum Building Height (Feet) 30’ 27’-6” 43’-6” 13’-6” 8. Off Street Parking 12 2 7 5 Page 4 of 4