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Also attached to this agenda item: 15 Radnor Avenue - Zoning Drawings -- 11-21-23

Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Croton-on-Hudson R Hcation (ZBA Engineering Department (Form # Eng-230-160) Stantey H_ Kellerhouse M | Build One Ven WyckSuet HT NY 2 2 2023 Tel 914-271-4783, Fax 914-271-3790 Engineers Office (Revised 6/6/2017) Application Date: 11-17-2023 Application #: (village Use) go3 OS i 2 Type of Application’ (Area OSpecial Permit DAppeal Clnterpretation OUse [] Fence NYS SEQR (§617) Actions: D Typel- Submit long EAF and CAF @ Typell- 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 O Unlisted- Submit short EAF (long EAF may be required) and CAF Other Involved Agencies: 0 Village Board O Planning Board O Other Property Information: Section 799 Block 2 Lot Property Location (street address) 15 Radnor Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Zone: Residence (1 family) MRAS ORAI ORA25 ORA40 ORB(2 family) ORC Multiple Residence O RA60 Limited Office Oo-1 00-2 "A" district at time of construction in 1954 Commercial 0 Cl Central O C2 General O Gateway overlay Other O Lt Light industrial O WC Waterfront C1 WD Waterfront Development Current Use: (Fa) | Family ~ 02 Family 03 Family i oO Multi Family | “Vacant Lot =. O Commercial/Other (description) Applicant Information: (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application) O Owner O Tenant DContractor/Vender OAttorney DEngineer Architect ODOther Last Name, Arnow First Name: Joseph MI Company: Address: 12 Gtengary Read, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 E-mail: jamow@josepharnowarchitect.com Celj #- 917-334-7541 Office#: 914-222-1363 Fax x: Property Owner: O Same As Above Last Name: Ross First Name: Johil & Gadiel MI: Company: Address: 15 Radnor Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Home/Office #: Cell #; 301-254-7340 E-mail:johilross@gmail.com 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 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 Ifa recent sale of the property has taken place, please submit proof of ownership. 5. If 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 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. 1. Area Variances Village Code Section(s); 230-934. Description of variance requested: A variance was \esued by the Zoning Board of Appeals prior owners in 1989 tolegatze the front setbacks of the corner fot the rear deck and side setback. Currently the housa is one (1) story and the applicant Proposes to add a 2nd story onto the exstng foolprint of the house, which would require a new variance lo continue the non-compiiant front and side setbacks on the house permitted by the 1989 Variance. (can use separate paper if necessary) Required setbacks Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested Side Yard s 4a 3.56". same as 1989 Variance Total Side Yard 20° 12.44° 7.56', same as 1989 Vanance Front Yard 15° (Radnor & Olcott) 13.42' Radnor / 7.97’ Olcott 158° /7.03', same as 1989 Variance Rear Yard The ZBA shall take into consideration the benefit to the applicant if the variance 1s granted as weighed against the detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community by such a grant. To be considered |. 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: 1. There are several 2 story homes in the vicinity of the property. No undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties will occur 2. A 2nd story addaion resting on the existing {st story walls ia tne most efficient method structurally Shifting 2nd floor exterior walls to compliant setbacks would Invoive significant structural modifications & would not provide sufficient atea for the program 3. Because the property is very elevated from Radnor (6') and Olcott (7 5'), the visuat setback appears greater than the actua! honzontat distance, making the vanance fee! less substantial 4. There will be no adverse effect or impact on the environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district 5. The proposed 2nd Story addition would seek to maintain, and nol exceed, the existing ts! story setbacks thal received a variance in 1989 As such, the need for a variance was not self-created (can use separate paper if necessary) Have any previous area variance applications been made? yes Ono __Ifso, give date: Approved on 12-11-1989 Description of previous variance: This variance accepted Front Yard setback of 13.42° on Radnor, Front Yard Setback of 7.97 on Olcott to the house, 0" setback lo the Garage (which lost its classification as an Accessory Building with a raised deck that connected it to the house creating an continuous structure), 30 inches setback of the deck on the Olcott side, and a side yard on the southerly side of 4.44" Village Code Section(s) Special PermiMRgscription Explanation: oe : - (can use separate paper if n@eegsary) Have any previous special permit applications been made? Oyes Ono 0, give date: Description of previous special permit: =———_—_—____—_—_————————=—=______=A=a==—=_=aAaX—X—XO lS _ _ —————=—=—EEEX{_Z__—::::E&[{#=[{*{HZZHS 3. Appeal | Village Code Section(s) Description of adnYraustrative decision or order (include copy) Date of decision or order: Explanation of reason for appeal (can use separate paper if necessary) 4. Interpretatig sion! Village Code Section(s): Description of proposed phsject or improvement: Explanation/describe request: (can use separate paper if necessary) Village Code Section(s) Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: No use variance shall be granted by the ZBA without a showipay the applicant that applicable zoning regulations and restrictions have caused unnecessary hardship. These four criteria mifsthe satisfied (USE V, ICES — continued) 1. Applicant t realize a reasonable return, provided that lack of return is substantial as demonstrated by competent financial evidence: 2. Alleged hardship relating roperty in question is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the district or neighborhood. 3. Requested use variance, if granted, will 7 er the essential character of the neighborhood 4. Alleged hardship has not been self-created. Provide additional Information for all four factors above (can use separate paper if necessary) Have any previous use variance applications been made? Dyes [no __ Ifso, give date Answer Questions (1-5): I. T have submitted required number of copies + documentation Dyes Ono 2. Drawings, elevation plans & surveys have been submitted Dyes Ono 3. All required application information has been provided Dyes Ono 4. Proof of ownership, if applicable, has been provided Dyes Ono 5. Digital files of all documentation have been submitted Dyes 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 the processing of the application, during construction or performance of the work or within one year after the completion of the work Joseph Amow 11/22/2023 Applicant Name (please print) Applicdnt!s Signature Date Note: According to Section 230-164(E), “Unless work is commenced and diligently prosecuted with 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 Section 230-164(E) for up to a two year period. I request a 2 year period to commence work O yes no (Below 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: OO Approved O Approved a Denied: a Denied: se) Fee: § 2 | : ,. Date Paid:__\ Ree’d by: