Village of Mamaroneck

123 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
September 23, 2021 AT 7:30 PM - VIA ZOOM (This Meeting is Rescheduled from September 2 2021)
NOTICE OF FIRE EXITS AND REQUEST TO TURN OFF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A.PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Case #4A2021 - 1043 West Boston Post Road (Section 9, Block 56, Lot 4B) Located in the C-1 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification:  Type II Action

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The applicant, Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC, proposes to convert a former bank building that is currently vacant into a Chop’t restaurant with car service for customers to pick up pre-ordered, pre-paid meals at 1043 West Boston Post Road in the C-1 Zoning District. The project requires variances for the off-street parking setbacks from front, side, and rear lot lines.

2.

Case #11 SP 2020  - 308 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 9, Block 18, Lot 17A) Located in the C-2 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification:  Type II Action

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The applicant, Mike Arici, seeks to amend a special permit to operate a bar originally granted on November 5, 2020. The applicant seeks an amendment to extend the hours of operation from Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to Sunday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

3.

Case #4A 2021 - 539 Jefferson Avenue (Section 4, Block 20, Lot 7) Located in the R-2F Zoning District. SEQRA Classification:  Type II Action

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The applicants, Dina Croce and Albert Cortina, seek an area variance to install an inground pool. The required rear yard setback for a pool is 6 feet, and 1.97 feet is proposed. 

4.

Case # 7SP 2015 - 448 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 9, Block 18, Lot 11B) Located in the C-2 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification:  Type II Action

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The applicant, Smashburger, seeks to renew a special permit originally granted June 4, 2015, set to expire, September 6, 2021, to operate an existing restaurant.

5.

Case #  - 437 Ward Avenue (Section 9, Block 12, Lot 1A) Located in the C-2 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification: Type II Action

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The applicant, Alice X Jiang, seeks to renew a special permit to operate a beauty spa. 

B.CLOSED APPLICATIONS
1.

Case #5A 2021 - 413 Soundview (Section 8, Block 28, Lot 5) Located in the R-5 Zoning District, SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(17)  

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The applicant, Christie Derrico, seeks an area variance to construct an addition to an existing two-car detached garage and expand the driveway to connect the garage to the street. Per Section 342 Attachment 2 of the Village Code, a side yard of 6 feet is required, whereas a side yard of 4.5 feet is proposed. Per Section 342-75.E of the Village Code, permitted accessory building height is 20 feet, whereas a height of 21.8 feet is proposed.

2.

Case 2SP-2020  419 Mamaroneck Avenue (Village Section 9, Block 11, Lot 2) Located in the C2 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification: Type II Action

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The Board will discuss a draft resolution.

The applicant, Roaster Cafe, seeks to continue its use by requesting a renewal of its special use permit.  In addition, as it did not timely file such application as required by the resolution approving the special permit, applicant first needs approval of an extension of time to file its application.

  • The Public Hearing was closed on November 5, 2020
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Case #5 A 2021 - 518 Florence Street (Section 4, Block 32, Lot 7) Located in the R-5 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification: Type II Action

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The Board will discuss a draft resolution.

The applicants, George and Gregory Katsaros, seek an area variance to increase a roof over step and roof line in order to move a laundry room and bathroom to the existing porch area for accessibility. 
4.

Case #3A 2021 - 732 The Parkway (Section 4, Block 70, Lot 27) Located in the R-10 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(16) 

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The Board will discuss a draft resolution.

The applicants, Sarah and Bruce Robertson, seek an area variance to increase a non conformity other than use by increasing the height of a pre-existing, non-conforming detached garage. 
5.

Case #21SP 2019 - 690 Mamaroneck Avenue (Section 8, Block 82, Lot 1) Located in the TOD Zoning District, SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(18)  

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The applicant, Maple and Rose Restaurant Group LLC, seeks to renew a special permit to operate a restaurant originally granted on June 7, 2018 and expired on March 29, 2019. The applicant also seeks Board approval to to file a late application.

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Case #6SP 2013 - 504 The Parkway (Section 4, Block 76A, Lot 1) Located in the R-20 Zoning District. SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(18)

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The Board will consider reopening the public hearing.

 The applicant, Shore Acres Point Corporation, seeks to amend and renew a special permit to operate a club and for the reconstruction of a clubhouse originally granted on December 5, 2012 and which will expire on July 12, 2021. The applicant seeks an amendment to change the following: 

  • Increase the maximum from 5 to 7 times per year for SAPC -Sponsored events in the clubhouse ending at 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays only;
  • Extend the member-sponsored event hours inside the clubhouse on Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM;
  • Extend the renewal period to every five (5) years;
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130 Beach Avenue (Section 4, Block 54, Lot 27B) Located in the R-5 Zoning District, SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(37)  

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The Board will discuss a draft resolution.

The applicant, Stuart Tiekert, is submitting a request for 1) an interpretation that the Building Inspector's October 22, 2020 letter (Attachment 1) and November 5, 2020 email (Attachment 2) requiring alterations to the dwelling unit may not be enforced because they are unrelated to the Zoning Board of Appeals Resolution on 1308 Beach Avenue, and/or alternatively, (2) a variance to allow my third floor to be occupied by a roomer without requiring changes to the configuration. No application has been filed with and thus no determination has been made by the Building Inspector as to the variance request.

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Case #15A-2018  416 Waverly Avenue (Section 8, Block 111, Lot 29-42) Located in the M-1 Zoning District.

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The Board will adjourn the application for 416 Waverly Avenue to the October 7, 2021 meeting.

The applicant, East Coast North Properties, LLC., seeks to expand a self-storage facility in the M-1 (Manufacturing) Zoning District.  The proposal does not meet the following requirements:
  • The maximum building coverage permitted is 50% (22,078 square feet); the existing site has building coverage of 45% (20,891 square feet) and the proposal is 59% (25,834 square feet);
  • The maximum FAR permitted is 1.0; the existing FAR is 1.34 and the proposal is for 2.43 FAR.
  • The maximum building height is 3 for stories; the existing is 4 stories and the proposal is 4 stories.
  • The front yard setback along Fenimore Avenue is 10 feet; the existing is 4.8 inches and the proposal is 4.8 inches.
  • The required number of off-street parking spaces is 137; the existing number of off-street parking spaces is 25 and the proposed number of off-street parking spaces is 25.
  • The required number of loading spaces is 8; the existing number of loading spaces is 0 and the proposed number of loading spaces is 4.  

Accordingly, area variances are required.  SEQRA Classification: This action is classified as an “Unlisted” action in accordance with 6CRR-NY 617.6.  The Board issued a positive declaration.  

C.NOTES
1.Note: Work Sessions will be open to the public but closed to public participation subject to the Open Meetings Law, [§ 105 of the New York State Public Officers Law, Article 7].
2.Note: Items listed on the agenda are subject to change. Amendments and/or additions may be placed on the agenda.
3.Note: If it is determined that a work session will be held, the Zoning Board of Appeals will host its next work session on July 29, 2021 at 7:00pm.
4.Note: The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:00pm.
D.PB CIRCULATION FOR LEAD AGENCY
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130 Beach Avenue (Section 4, Block 54, Lot 27B) Located in the R-5 Zoning District, SEQRA Classification: Type II Action per 617.5(c)(37)  

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The Board will discuss a draft resolution.

The applicant, Stuart Tiekert, is submitting a request for 1) an interpretation that the Building Inspector's October 22, 2020 letter (Attachment 1) and November 5, 2020 email (Attachment 2) requiring alterations to the dwelling unit may not be enforced because they are unrelated to the Zoning Board of Appeals Resolution on 1308 Beach Avenue, and/or alternatively, (2) a variance to allow my third floor to be occupied by a roomer without requiring changes to the configuration. No application has been filed with and thus no determination has been made by the Building Inspector as to the variance request.

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