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Relleshouse Municipal Building ReceivedForm # Eng-§230-160) = 9 One Van Wyck Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-2501 NOV 9 Tel: 914-271-4783 . engineering @crotononhudson-ny. gov * 2 2023 (Revised 06 2017) Application Date: '|/2>; 73 _ Application # Oe Slo 4 Type of Application: Area OSpecial Permit © Appeal O Interpretation O Use O Fence NYS SEQR (§617) Actions: O Typel- Submit long EAF and CAF a Type H- 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 CO Unlisted- Submit short EAF (long EAF may be required) and CAF Other Involved Agencies: O Village Board 0 Planning Board 0 Other: ce ee AA ll OS OO Property Information: Section: 68.17 Block: 2 Lot: 22 Property Location (street address): 41 HARRISON STREET Zoning District ORAS ORA9 ORA25 ORA40 4 RB (2 family) O RC Multiple Residence Limited Office 0 O-1 00-2 Commercial O C1 Central 0 C2 General 2 Gateway overlay Other D LI Light Industrial O WC Waterfront O WD Waterfront Development Current Use: 0 1 Family h Family 03 Family O Multi Family © Vacant Lot ©] Commercial/Other (description): = Applicant Information; (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application) over 0 Tenant 0 Contractor/Vendor C1 Attorney 1 Engineer O Architect C Other: - _ Last Name: OROSZLANY First Name: PETER MI Company: So __ Ser Address: 41 HARRISON STREET Address: Croton-on-Hudson 10520000 Phone #; 914-815-1142 Cell #: ae E-mail: poroszi@schools.nyc.gove Property Owner: (4 Same As Above LastName: FirstName: —ss—Cs—‘“s‘“‘“‘ MM Company: Address: ne E Address: ee Phone #: | Cell#: Sims 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. Appropriate photographs of the property and surrounding properties should be submitted. 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 td of the chapter and the interpretation that is claimed, details of the variance that is 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. Ifarecent sale of the property has taken place, please submit proof of ownership. 5. Ifyou 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 2"? Wednesday of each month at 8 PM. 7. Ifthe application is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 from, 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): 230-40B and 230-40A (1)(a) Description of variance requested: -Proposed_four_car-garage-with-attic space-is nearer_to-the street than the-_primary-dwelling by 8,5 feet but sti] —______ _substantially_exceeds the front yard setback of 20_feet by 8 feet __-._.. NN Proposed four car garage height to ridge at 23.5 feet exceeds the accessory building height by 8.5 feet in the front entry of the garage but is built into the sloped site where the rear of the building will drop to about 15 feet above grade. (can use separate paper if necessary) Required setbacks: Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested: Side Yard __ Total Side Yard Front Yard 36.5 feet — 28 feet 8.5 feet Rear Yard Building Height _ 15 foot max. ht. 23.5 feet in front 8.5 feet apprx. 15 feet in rear _ 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 pursue, other than an area 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; 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the ZBA but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance. Provide additional information for all five factors above: 4..No-undesirable-change-in the character-of the-neighborhood_Owner is-removing-an_existing garage thatis-even-closer.. tothe street than whatis proposed. 2. There is only one area_of the lot that this proposed garage can he located ___ 3. The requested variance for height is substantial but the neighboring home to the west has a three floor front height and_ various structures all along Harrison Avenue encroach upon the front yard setback in different ways. 4. This project will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood. The project design and finishes shall blend in with the primary dwelling and the neighboring to the west. The difficulty is self created. (can use separate paper if necessary) ZBA Application - Page 2 of 4 . . Have any previous area variance applications been made? Dyes ho If so, give date: Description of previous variance: Village Code Section(s): ee 7 Special Permit Description: : : Explanation: _ a —— (can use separate p: if necessary) Have any previous special permit applications been made? Oyes Ono _Ifso, give date: 7 Description of previous special permit: Village Code Section(s): Description of administrative decision or order (include copy): (can use separate paper if necessary) Date of decision or order: _ —_—_ Explanation of reason for appeal: i (can use separate paper if necessary} 4. Interpretation Village Code Section(s):___ Of Description of proposed project or improvement: ‘ Explanation/describe request:: ZBA Application - Page 3 of 4 ° Village Code Section(s); Existing Use of Property; Proposed Use of Property: = Se ee No use variance shall 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 of return is substantial gs demonstrated by competent financial evidence. 2. Alleged hardship relating to the property in question is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the district or neighborhood. 3. Requested use variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 4. Alleged hardship has not been self-created. Provide additional Information for all four factors above: Co “(camuse separate paper ifnecessaryy) = ssts— Have any previous use variance applications been made? Clyes @no Ifso, givedate; Description of previous use variance: Answer Questions (1-5); lL. Ihave submitted required number of copies + documentation. Aes Ono 2. Drawings, elevation plans & surveys have been submitted es Ono 3. All required application information has been provided es Ono 4. Proof of ownership, if applicable, has been provided es Ono 5. Digital files of all documentation have been submitted es Ono I certify that the above information is accurate, and I am the property owner or authorized by the owner to file this application on their behalf and that I will indemnify and hold the Village harmless against any damage or injury that may be caused by or arise out of any entry onto the property in connection with¢hé)processjg of the application, during construction or performance of the work or within one year after the ai he Avork. PETER OROSZLANY LL 1 Lift 2 /z. x Applicant’s Name (plense print) Applicaait’s Sign fore Date Note: According to Section 230-164(E), “Unless work 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. I request a 2 year variance: O YES ONO FOR VILLAGE USE ONLY: 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: nea ana D Approved DO Approved 1) Denied 3 Denied Fee: $ Wine? Date paid: = Rec'dby: AY ZBA Application - Page 4 of 4