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ra oJ % | Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Croton-on-Hudson 1V ea pplication (ZBA) | oo RIECE , Engiacering Departinent (Form # Eng-§230-160) \ Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building 2 2026 . ae : =. A ® One Van Wyek Street 6 \ Croton-on-Hudson. NY 10520-2501 Tel: 914-271-4783 = |e ised OS 20? engincering@ crotonanhudson-ny zor > ihgineers Office (Revised O35 2024) Application Date: Q- \o “to Application #: AOD O59, 0 Type of Application: Area O Special Permit © Appeal O Interpretation O Use O Fence NYS SEOR (8617) Actions: O Typel- Submit long EAF and CAF @ TypelIl- Not subject to SEQR (area variances for 1, 2 and 3 family homes and lot line variances and individual setback variances) EAF & CAF not required DO Unlisted- Submit short EAF (long EAF may be required) and CAF Other {Involved Agencies: QO) Village Board O) Planning Board O Other: Property Information: Section. @ b {Oo os ; Block: P=) Lot: AL. Property Location (street address): 8 Newton Court. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Zoning District ORAS ORAQ9Q wRA2S ORAIO ORB (2 family) ORC Multiple Residence Limited Office OO-] 0 O-2 Commercial OCI Central O C2 General O Gateway overlay Other O LI Light Industrial O WC Waterfront O WD Waterfront Development Current Use: 1! Family 0 2 Family 0 3 Family O Multi Family O Vacant Lot O Commercial/Other (description): Applicant Information: (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application) f@ Owner QO Tenant QO Contractor/Vendor D Attorney O Engineer 0 Architect O Other: Last Name: Robinson First Name; Matthew MI: J Company: Address: 8 Newton Court, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Address: Phone # Cl i: Property Owner: f@ Same As Above Last Name: First Name MI: Company: Phone #: : Cell #: E-mail: General Application requirements: 1. Forms & fees: This completed application plus seven (7) copies (total of 8) plus eight (8) copies of the supporting documentation shall be submitted by the applicant, accompanied by the applicable fee. Electronic version (pdf, jpeg. other) of all documents must be submitted with the application. Appropriale photographs of the property and surrounding properties should be submitted. Please note the application fee is non-refundable even in the event the application ts withdrawn, 2. Content of submission: Application shall fully set forth the circumstances of the case, accompanied by a proposed plan showing the size and location of the lot, a site plan showing location of all buildings and proposed facilities, including access drives, parking areas. landscaping and streets. Each application shall refer to the specific provision ZBA Application - Page 1 of 4 of the chapter and the interpretation that 1s claimed, details of the variance that ts applied for and the grounds on : ” Which it is claimed that the same should be granted, or the use for which the special permit is sought. 3. Drawings, elevation plans, and surveys must reflect what is existing and what is proposed and must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to do so may result in your application being deemed incomplete. 4. Ifa recent sale of the property has taken place. please submit proof of ownership. 5. [f you are in contract to purchase, please submit a notarized letter from the current owner stating that the applicant has his/her permission to file on his/her behalf and applicant is not the owner. 6. Applications must be submitted 21 days prior to the date of the hearing in order to meet required deadline dates for Legal Noticing. ZBA meetings/hearings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. 7. If the application is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and a building permit is needed, a separate application for the building permit will need to be submitted. 8. Appeal: shall be taken within 60 days after the filing of any order. requirement, decision, interpretation or determination by filing with the administrative official and the ZBA. a notice of appeal specifying the grounds of appeal and relief sought. 10. Stay upon appeal: an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed trom, unless it is determined that the stay would cause imminent peril to life or property, in which case, proceedings shall not be appealed other than by a restraining order which may be granted by the ZBA or by a court of record on application. Village Code Section(s): 230-4918) Description of variance requested: We are requesting a variance for an existing accesory structure ("gazebo") located closer to the street than the primary structure. The existing gazebo has been in place for over 13 years and is the only remaining structure from our house fire on May 7th, 2025. We have discussed this request with each of our neighbors that have direct view of the gazebo and each of them has signed off on the request (see attached signatures as part of submission package). a (ean use separate paper if necessary) Required setbacks: Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested: Side Yard Total Side Yard Front Yard 40° 28,2! WS Rear Yard Newen Fo Sret — Nok OAlined Recgusate “AWloweel The ZBA shall take into consideration the benefit to the applicant if the variance is granted as weighed against the detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community by such a grant. To be considered: 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties: 2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursuc, other than an are’ variance: 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial; 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district; §. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the ZBA but shall not necessarily prectude the granting of the arca variance. Please provide a detailed response to all five factors above: 1) The gazebo ts an existing structure for 13 years and will have no negative impact on the neighborhood. and each of our neighbors approved 2) Not applicable, existing structure a 3) Not a significant variance; the gazebo will be approximately 7' outside our building envelope 4) No impact to physical or environmental environment 5) Existing accessory structure that is sole remaining structure post fire {can use separate paper if necessary ) ZBA Application - Page 2 of 4 Have any previous area variance applications been made? O yes ato If so, give date: , Description of previous variance: NOT APPLICABLE . _ R. Special Permit Village Code Section(s): Special Permit Description: Explanation: NOT APPLICABLE YO . (can Use separate paper if necessary) Have any previous spécial permit applications been made? Oyes Ono “If so, give date: Description of pyeTious special permit: NOT nee va Village Code Section(s): Description of administrative decision or order (includg€opy): NOT APPLICABLE =4 ya LO (can use separate paper if necessary) Date of decision or wae Explanation of reasop-for appeal: NOT APPLI LE (can use separate pa r if necessary) 4. Interpretation Village Code ee Description of proposed project or improvement; NOT APPLICABLE Explanation descrtbe request: ZBA Application - Page 3 of 4 5. Use Variances} Village Code Section(s): ; . Existing Use of Property: NOT APPLICABLE a Proposed Use of Property: No use vartance shal! be granted by the ZBA without a showing by the applicant that applicable zoning regulations and restrictions have caused unnecessary hardship. These four criteria must be satisfied: 1. Applicant cannot realize a reasonable return, provided that lack ofsefurn is substantial as demonstrated by competent financial evidence. , 2. Alleged hardship relating to the property in question is unigde and does not apply to a substantial portion of the district or neighborhood. 3. Requested use variance, if granted, will not alter the€ssential character of the neighborhood. 4. Alleged hardship has not been self-created. Provide additional Information for all four factets above: — OO (can use separate paper if necessary) Have any previous use vafiance applications been made? Oyes Ono Ifso, give date: Description of previotis use variance: Answer Questions (1-5): 1. T have submitted required number of copies + documentation. fe Ono 2. Drawings, elevation plans & surveys have been submitted wees O no 3. All required application information has been provided ws Ono 4. Proof of ownership, if applicable, has been provided ae O no 5. Digital files of all documentation have been submitted yes Ono [certify that the above information ts accurate. and [am the property owner or authorized by the owner to file this application on their behalf and that | will indemnify and hold the Village harmless against any damage or injury that may be caused by or arisc out of any entry onto the property in connection wih thy processipg/of the application, during construction or performance of the work or within one year after thd fon wy biAhe work. ai : e op , i) C Matthew) Lobictien/ Nf ~tC_ ff 94/0 20 Applicant's Name (please print) ‘App feant spipnacure/ Dat Note: According to Section 230-164(E), “Unless werk is commenced and diligently prosecuted within one (1) year of the date of the granting of a variance or special permit, such variance or special permit shall become null and void.” For larger projects, a request can be made for a variance from §230-164(E) for up to a two year period. f request a 2 year variance: DO YES 0 NO FORVILIAGEUSEONLY: s—<CSsti—‘—SSSS—S—SsSS . Is lot an existing small lot? Oyes Ono Note: If yes, lot area, lot depth and lot width exceptions are granted under Village Zoning Code 230-40G Decision Type: Decision Type: Date: Date: O Approved 0 Approved 0 Denied re 0 Denied , FeesS_ BVO Date pai: epee Ree’d by: Fe, oe ZBA Application - Page 4 of 4