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Zoning Board May 18, 2016 | Town of Orangetown
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05/18/2016 Zoning Board May 18, 2016 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
Scheduled: 05/18/2016 7:00 PM
Zoning Board May 18, 2016 Minutes
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS May 18, 2016
DAN SULLIVAN PATRICIA CASTELLI MICHAEL BOSCO THOMAS QUINN JOAN SALOMON
Dennis Michaels, Esq. Ann Marie Ambrose,
Cheryl Coopersmith,
70.15/ 1I47; CC zone
9.34, § 13.10b(2), (4) & (11) ZBA#l6-36
3.11, column? #3 (Outdoor Storage
of Vehicles), Front Yard, Land Coverage,
and Parking Space VARIANCES APPROVED
15 Salina Road
68.11I2 I 67; R-15 zone
ZBA#16-37
SALOON GENERATOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPROVED WITH
49 West Central Avenue SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Pearl River, NY
68.16 I 1I9; CC zone
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FLOOR AREA RATIO (as corrected),
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11 Renie Lane
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YARD VARIANCES APPROVED AS MODIFIED
In response to requests from the Orangetown Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals: RESOLVED, to approve the action of the Acting Chairperson executing on behalf of the Board its consent to the Planning Board acting as Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) coordinated environmental review of actions pursuant to SEQ RA Regulations § 617 .6 (b )(3) the following applications: 628
Route 303 Internal Commercial Subdivision, 628 Route 303, Blauvelt, NY; 65.14 I 1 I 9;
LI zone; and FURTHER RESOLVED, to request to be notified by the Planning Board of SEQ RA proceedings, hearings, and determinations with respect to these matters.
The verbatim minutes, as recorded by the Board’s official stenographer for the above hearings, are not transcribed,
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P .M.
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ZONING CODE §9.34 50% EXTENSION/ENLARGEMENT OF NON• CONFORMING USE,§ 13.10 ROUTE 303 OVERLAY VARIANCES, OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES, FRONT YARD, LAND COVERAGE, AND
PARKING SPACE VARIANCES APPROVED
To: Jay Greenwell (George’s Auto Body)
ZBA#16-36
ZBA# 16-36: Application of George’s Auto Body for variances from Zoning Code (Chapter 43) of the Town of Orangetown Code, CC District, Section 9.34 (Extension/Enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use: less than 50% extension/enlargement), Section 13.lOB (2) (25′ vegetative buffer required: O’ proposed); Section 13 .10 B (4) (No signs within the 25′ vegetative buffer: sign over entry door
within the buffer); Section 13.10 B(l l) (one curb cut permitted: 3 curb cuts exist);
Section 3.11 Column 7 #2 refers to CS District Column 7 #3 (Outdoor Storage of Vehicles: vehicles delivered for auto body work are left outside until work commences);Section 3.12, CC District, Column 8 (Front Yard: O’ or 45′ required, 19.7′ and 33.2′ exist from Route 303 and Erie St. respectively); Section 3.11/3.12 Notes to Use and Bulk Tables #14 (Land Coverage: (75% permitted, 90.7% existing, and 90.5% proposed) and from Section 3.11, LIDistrict, Column7, #6(b) 39 parking spaces required;
18 outdoor and 9 indoor spaces provided) to rebuild and expand an existing auto body
business that was damaged by fire. The premises are located at 579 Route 303, Blauvelt, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.15, Block 1, Lot
47; CC zoning district.
Heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at which time the Board made the determination hereinafter set forth.
Jay Greenwell, Land Surveyor and Raffe Balabanian appeared and testified. The following documents were presented:
Site plan for George’s Auto Body dated December 14, 2015 with the latest revision date of3/29/2016 signed and sealed by Jay A. Greenwell, L.S. and Paul Gdanski, P.E.
Architectural plans labeled “George’s Auto Body Rear Expansion” dated January
11, 2016 signed and sealed by Kier B. Levesque, Registered Architect. (4 pages)
A letter dated April 20, 2016 from the Rockland County Sewer District #1 signed by Joseph LaFiandra, Engineer II.
A letter dated April 29, 2016 from the Rockland County Department of Planning signed by Douglas Schuetz, Acting Commissioner of Planning.
On advice of Dennis Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Mr. Sullivan moved for a Board determination that the foregoing application is a Type II action exempt from the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), pursuant to SEQRA Regulations §617.5 (c) (9), (10), (12) and/or (13); which does not require SEQRA environmental r~~~··! J~m~t~oR ~~s seconded by Ms. Castelli and
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Jay Greenwell, Land Surveyor, testified that the construction is on-going on the site since it was destroyed by fire; that the insurance is paying for the reconstruction of the original building but the applicant has decided to expand the building so the construction is being done in two phases; that they went to the Planning Board for phase 2 and they were told that they need multiple variances since the site is in the overlay zone; that they are requesting that the Board override #5 of the County’s letter because they need the striped area for turning onto Route 303; that the state put this is themselves; that in 1986 John Atzl’ s site plan shows the auto body use and it was a non-conforming use; that the vegetative buffer could not exist and meet all the requirements because of the location of the building; that the site contains curb cuts that NYS DOT designed and one curb cut
will be removed; that he hardships are that this is a comer lot with two front yards; that
the situation was made worse by the improvements made to Route 303 by the DOT and the taking of property for those improvements; that the existing use of the property has been in the same family continuously for many years and will continue that way.
Raffe Balabanian, owner, testified that the building is existing and the situation was made worse by the widening of Route 303 by the state; that the general appearance of the site will be greatly improved by the development of the site; that they hold cars on the site for the police and they have cars waiting for paint and a number of cars that are already painted.
The requested §9.34 50% extension/enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use,
13.10 Route 303 Overlay variances, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking space variances will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. George’s Auto Body has existed at this location since 1986 and is before the Board today because there was a fire and the changes proposed will improve the look of the business and it operation.
This is the one time 50% extension/enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use, pursuant to Zoning Code §9.34.
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The requested §9.34 50% extension/enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use, §13.10 Route 303 Overlay variances, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking space variances will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. George’s Auto Body has existed at this location since 1986 and is before the Board today because there was a fire and the changes proposed will improve the look of the business and it operation.
13.10 Route 303 Overlay variances, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking space variances, although somewhat substantial, afford benefits to the applicant that are not outweighed by the detriment, if any, to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or nearby community. George’s Auto Body has existed at this location since 1986 and is before the Board
today because there was a fire and the changes proposed will improve the look of the business and it operation.
DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony and documents presented, the Board: RESOLVED, that the application for the requested §9.34 50% extension/enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use, §13.10 Route 303 Overlay variances, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking space variances are APPROVED, and item #5 of the Rockland County Department of Planning
.letter dated April 29, 2016 signed by Douglas J. Schuetz, Acting Commissioner, is
overridden; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that such decision and the vote thereon shall become effective and be deemed rendered on the date of adoption by the Board of the minutes of which they are a part.
(iii) The Board gives no approval of any building plans, including, without limitation, the accuracy and structural integrity thereof, of the applicant, but same have been submitted to the Board solely for informational and verification purposes relative to any variances being requested. .:J 0 J .:1 .:! ‘.I ~; ‘ ‘ \ ! j 1 ;O) tr /.’l 0 r
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the requested §9.34 50% extension/enlargement of pre-existing non-conforming use, § 13 .10 Route 303 Overlay variances, outdoor storage of vehicles, front yard, land coverage and parking space variances, and item#5 of the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated April
29, 2016 signed by Douglas J. Schuetz, Acting Commissioner, is overridden; was presented and moved by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Castelli and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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To: Michael and Colleen DeMaria
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ZBA#l6-37: Application of Michael and Colleen DeMaria for a variance from Zoning
3.12, Column 11 (Rear Yard: 35′ required, 23.7′ proposed) for a deck at an existing single-family residence. The premises are located at 15 Salina Road, Pearl River, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 68.11, Block 2, Lot 67; in the R-15 zoning district.
Michael and Colleen DeMaria appeared and testified. The following documents were presented:
Site plan with proposed deck drawn on it and deck specifications.
A letter dated April 28, 2016 from the County of Rockland Department of
Michael DeMaria testified that due to the placement of the basement window on the side of the house this is the only place to build the deck; the proposed deck is 14 foot wide
and the lot is oddly shaped; that he purchased the house in January and the deck will be off the living room/den; and many of the houses in the neighborhood have similar decks.
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the applicant that are not outweighed by the detriment, if any, to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or nearby community. Similar decks have been constructed in the area.
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the requested rear yard variance was presented and moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Castelli and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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To: Donald Brenner (Saloon Generator)
ZBA#16-38: Application of The Saloon for approval as per Zoning Code (Chapter 43) of the Town of Orangetown Code, CC District, Section 4.12 Performance Standards for an emergency generator at an existing restaurant . The premises are located at 49 West Central A venue, Pearl River, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 68.16, Block 1, Lot 9; in the CC zoning district.
Donald Brenner, Attorney, Bridget Killen, owner, , Robert Lutz and John Bruni appeared and testified.
Roof plan with proposed plot plan (1 page) signed and sealed by Barbara Marks, Architect.
Generac Standby generator spec sheets (9 pages).
Use Subject to Performance Standards Resume of Operations and Equipment dated April 5, 2016.
A letter dated April 27, 2016 from the County of Rockland Drainage Agency signed by Vincent Altieri, Executive Director.
A memorandum dated April 13, 2016 from Town of Orangetown, Chief Fire
Inspector, Michael B. Bettmann.
A letter dated May 6, 2016 from the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, Town of Orangetown signed by Joseph J. Moran, P.E., Commissioner.
Submitted at the meeting: Technical information bulletin for Kohler Power
Systems TIB-114 Generator Set Sound Data Sheet (13 pages).
seconded by Ms. Castelli and carried as follows: Ms. Salomon, aye; Ms. Castelli, aye; Mr. Sullivan, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; and Mr. Bosco, aye.
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Saloon Emergency Generator Performance Standards
Donald Brenner, Attorney, testified that he would like to submit the specs for the Kohler Power system generator; that the Kohler generator is larger and longer in length; that the sound is the same that it is approximately 130 inches long and the weight is a little heavier; that the sound meets the building department requirements that he generator will run only in times of an emergency and since the significant flood a few years ago it is a vital part of the business; that it will run weekly for testing, probably in the morning
when the restaurant is not in use; and they have no objection to the new submission being
reviewed by the Fire Inspector and the DEME.
Based upon the information contained in the applicant’s Resume of Operations and Equipment and the Fire Prevention Supplement; the report dated May 6,
2016 from Joseph J. Moran, P .E., Commissioner of the Orangetown Department
of Environmental Management and Engineering (D .E.M.E. ); the report dated
April 13, 2016 from Michael Bettmann, Chief Fire Inspector, Town of
Orangetown Bureau of Fire Prevention (B.F.P.); the other documents submitted to the Board and the testimony of Applicant’s representatives, the Board finds and concludes that the application conforms with the Performance Standards set forth in Zoning Code Section 4.1, subject to compliance with the orders, rules and regulations of the Orangetown Office of Building, Zoning & Planning Administration & Enforcement, D.E.M.E., and Orangetown B.F.P., and all other departments having jurisdiction of the premises.
DECISION: In view of the foregoing, and the testimony and documents submitted, the Board RESOLVED that the Application for Performance Standards Conformance, pursuant to Zoning Code § 4.1, is APPROVED with the following SPECIFIC CONDITION: Subject to and conditioned upon Joseph J. Moran, P.E., Commissioner of D.E.M.E., and Michael B. Bettmann, Chief Fire Inspector ofB.F.P, reviewing the Kohler Power Systems Emergency Generator Specification , and reporting to John Giardiello, P.E., Director of O.B.Z.P.A.E., that there will be no changes to their respective
05/06/2016 and 04/13/2016 reports; AND FURTHER RESOLVED that such decision and the vote thereon shall become effective and be deemed rendered on the date of adoption by the Board of the minutes of which they are a part.
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The foregoing Resolution to approve, with the foregoing Specific Condition, the application for the requested Performance Standards Review was presented and moved
by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Castelli and carried as follows: Mr. Sullivan, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Bosco, aye.
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FLOOR AREA RATIO, TOTAL SIDE YARD AND REAR YARD VARIANCES APPROVED
To: Jane Slavin (Andrews)
200 Erie Street East Suite lE Blauvelt, New York 10913
ZBA#16-39
ZBA#16-39: Application of Elsy Andrews for a variance from Zoning Code (Chapter 43)
of the Town of Orangetown Code, R-15 District, Group M, Columns 4 (Floor Area
Ratio: .20 permitted, .25 proposed: .235 approved), 10 (Total Side Yard: 50′ required,
48′ proposed) and 11 (Rear Yard: 35′ required, 28′ proposed) for an addition to an existing single-family residence. The premises are located at 62 Delo Drive, Tappan,
New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 77.07, Block 1, Lot
10; in the R-15 zoning district. ·
Jane Slavin, Architect, and Bernard Caparelli, son-in-law, appeared and testified. The following documents were presented:
Architectural plans dated 3/14/2016 with the latest revision date of 1/12/ 2016
signed and sealed by Jane Slavin, Architect.
A letter dated April 12, 2016 from the County of Rockland Division of Environmental Health signed by Scott McKane, P.E., Senior Public Health Engineer.
Jane Slavin, Architect, testified that she has a correction to the proposed floor area ratio and it is .235; that the proposal is for an addition to the master bedroom suite, front entry and garage; that the lot is oddly shaped that the applicant has owned the house since 1983 and her daughter is moving in; that the designated street line is 10 feet into the lot and the
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The requested floor area ratio, total side yard and rear yard variances will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Similar additions have been constructed in the neighborhood.
The Architect corrected the requested Floor Area Ratio from .25 to .235.
The requested floor area ratio, total side yard, and rear yard variances will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Similar additions have been constructed in the neighborhood.
The requested floor area ratio, total side yard and rear yard variances, although somewhat substantial, afford benefits to the applicant that are not outweighed by the detriment, if any, to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or nearby community. Similar additions have been constructed in the neighborhood.
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DECISION: In view of the foregoing, and the testimony and documents presented, the Board: RESOLVED, that the application for the requested floor area ratio (corrected to .235 by architect), total side yard, and rear yard variances are APPROVED; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that such decision and the vote thereon shall become effective and be deemed rendered on the date of adoption by the Board of the minutes of which they are a part.
hereunder. Occupancy will not be made until, and unless, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the requested floor area ratio (corrected by Architect to .235), total side yard and rear yard variances was presented and moved by Ms. Castelli, seconded by Ms. Salomon and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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SIGN AREA VARIANCE APPROVED
To: Greg Stemkowski (ProCore)
100 N. Middletown Road
ZBA#16-40
ZBA#16-40: Application of Procore Physical Therapy for a variance from Zoning Code (Chapter 43) of the Town of Orangetown Code, CC District, Section 3.11Column5 paragraph 3 (Sign size: 40 sq. ft. permitted, 72 sq. ft. proposed) for a box light sign mounted on the exterior of the building. The premises are located at 100 North Middletown Road, Pearl River, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 69.13, Block 1, Lot 3; in the CC zoning district.
Greg Stemkowski appeared and testified. The following documents were presented:
Computer generated pictures (2) of the proposed sign shown on the building.
A letter dated April 29, 2016 from the County of Rockland Department of
Greg Stemkowski testified that he rents space from Retro Fitness; that he has his own entrance on the side of the building and also through Retro Fitness; that the public does not realize he is there without a sign; and he needs a variance for the size of the sign.
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The requested sign area variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Similar size signs exist in the shopping center and the applicant needs the sign to show the public his location.
The requested sign area variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Similar size signs exist in the shopping center and the applicant needs the sign to show the public his location.
The requested sign area variance, although somewhat substantial, afford benefits to
the applicant that are not outweighed by the detriment, if any, to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or nearby community. Similar size signs
exist in the shopping center and the applicant needs the sign to show the public his location.
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DECISION: In view of the foregoing, and the testimony and documents presented, the Board: RESOLVED, that the application for the requested sign area variance is APPROVED, and the Rockland County Department of Planning disapproval letter dated April 29, 2016, signed by Douglas J. Schuetz, Acting Commissioner of Planning, is overridden; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that such decision and the vote thereon shall become effective and be deemed rendered on the date of adoption by the Board of the minutes of which they are a part.
obligated to issue any necessary permits where any such condition imposed should, in the sole judgment of the building department, be first complied with as contemplated hereunder. Occupancy will not be made until, and unless, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Office of Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement which legally permits such occupancy. ·
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the requested sign area variance and to override the Rockland County Department of Planning disapproval letter dated April 29, 2016, signed by Douglas J. Schuetz, Acting Commissioner of Planning, was presented and moved by Mr. Bosco, seconded by Ms. Salomon and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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To: Jonathan Hodash (Vessey)
ZBA #16-41
ZBA#16-41: Application of Thomas Vesey for a variance from Zoning Code (Chapter
43) of the Town of Orangetown Code, R-15 District, Group M, Section 3.12, Column 8 (Front Yard: 30′ required, 28.9′ proposed) for an existing single-family residence that was built 1.1’ within the front yard requirement.. The premises are located at 25 Garrecht Lane, Pearl River, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section
69.18, Block 3, Lot 11; in the R-15 zoning district.
Jonathan Hodash appeared and testified. The following documents were presented:
As-built Map for Thomas Vessey dated April 18, 2016 signed and sealed by
Robert E. Sorace, Land Surveyor.
Jonathan Hodash testified that the house was built 1.1 foot over the front yard
requirements by mistake; that this was discovered when the as-built survey was done; and they would ask the Board for their understanding on the error; that they do not know how it happened.
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The requested front yard variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. The house is already built.
The requested front yard variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The house is already built.
The benefits sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by other means feasible for the applicant to pursue other than by obtaining a variance. The house is already built.
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the requested front yard variance was presented and moved by Ms. Castelli, seconded by Ms. Salomon and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Feroldi, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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SIDE YARD AND REAR YARD VARIANCES APPROVED AS MODIFIED TO
10′ REAR YARD AND 15′ SIDE YARD
To: Robert Brant
ZBA#16-33
ZBA#16-33: Application of Robert Brant for variances from Zoning Code (Chapter 43)
of the Town of Orangetown Code, R-15 District, Group M, Section 3.12, Column 9 (Side
Yard: 20′ required, 10′ proposed) and from Section 5.227 (Rear Yard: 20′ requir~d, 10′ proposed) for an in-ground pool at an existing single-family residence. The premises are located at 11 Renie Lane, Blauvelt, New York and are identified on the Orangetown Tax Map as Section 70.13, Block 2, Lot 19; in the R-15 zoning district.
Heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Orangetown at a meeting held on the following Wednesdays, May 4, 2016 and May 18, 2016 at which time the Board made the determination hereinafter set forth.
Robert Brant appeared and testified ON May 4, 2016 and May 18, 2016. The following documents were presented:
Site plan with proposed pool drawn on it and pool specifications.
An e-mail from an abutting property owner asking that the pool be moved to northwest section of the Brandt property.
One 8′ x 10′ color picture offence.
Ms. Castelli, Acting Chair, made a motion to open the Public Hearing which motion was seconded by Mr. Bosco and carried unanimously.
At the May 4, 2016 meeting: on advice of Dennis Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Ms. Castelli moved for a Board determination that the foregoing application is a Type II action exempt from the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA), pursuant to SEQRA Regulations §617.5 (c) (9), (10), (12) and/or (13); which does not require SEQRA environmental review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried as follows: Ms. Castelli, aye; Mr. Bosco, aye; and Mr. Quinn, aye. Ms. Salomon, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Feroldi were absent.
At the May 4, 2016 meeting, Robert Brant testified that his property is wide and he is requesting a ten foot rear yard setback for the pool and a ten foot side yard setback for the pool; that on the left side of his yard is a swing set and shed and he is eventually planning to add a garage; that the pool he is proposing to install is 18′ x 36′ and ifhe moved it to
have a fifteen foot rear and side yard, the space behind the pool would be wasted yam c:
space; and he would like a continuance because there are only three board me~–e..r. sc:nc…_ – ..– present. 1…~ ~ c,
At the May 18, 2016 meeting, Robert Brant testified that there are three other pools.W the :
neighborhood that have five foot set- backs from the property line; that he su~itted3a ~—~
picture of that portion of his yard showing the six-foot fence and all of the tre~ oni-th~ +-l
neighbors’ property that block the view; that he insisted that he is respectful o~-pis N · 8
neighbors and requested a 12 foot side yard and a 10′ rear yard. · o» :=:::
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At the May 18, 2016 meeting Andrew McClosky testified that he has had discussions with the applicant and the applicant plans to add to his house on the other portion of the rear yard in the future.
The requested side yard and rear yard variances, as modified to 10′ rear yard and 15′ side yard, will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties.
The requested side yard and rear yard variances, as modified to 10′ rear yard and 15′ side yard, will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
The modified 15’side yard and 10′ rear yard variances, although somewhat
~ubstantial, afford benefits to the applicant that are not outweighed by the detriment, if any, to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or nearby community.
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DECISION: In view of the foregoing and the testimony and documents presented, the Board: RESOLVED, that the application for the modified 15′ side yard and 10′ rear yard variances are APPROVED; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that such decision and the vote thereon shall become effective and be deemed rendered on the date of adoption by the Board of the minutes of which they are a part.
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The foregoing resolution to approve the application for the modified 15′ side yard and
1 O’ rear yard vaiiances was presented and moved by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Castelli and carried as follows: Mr. Bosco, aye; Mr. Ferolcli, aye; Mr. Quinn, aye ;Ms. Castelli, aye; Ms. Salomon, aye; and Mr. Sullivan, aye.
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By ,,.’-V’t-“b”-“”-‘~~-b–<‘—lc’V Deborah Arbolino Administrative Aide
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