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os * if y 7) Zoning Board of Appeals REC Fhe of Croton-on-Hudson Application (ZBA levy q 03 . Engineering Department (Form # Eng-230-160) i . Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building rel : One Van Wyek Sect Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-2501 me) Office Tel: 914-271-4783, Fax: 914-271-3790 ENging (Revised 6/6/2017) Application Date: 2 | * ks! S aye) Application #: (Village vse _AODAYoCA Type of Application’ (Area Special Permit OlAppeal Dilnterpretation OUse [] Fence NYS SEOR (§617) Actions: O Typel- Submit long EAF and CAF O 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: 1 Village Board O Planning Board D Other Property Information: Section 79.9 Block § Lot 33 Property Location (street address) 34 Morningside Drive Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Zone: Residence (1 family) ORAS MRAI ORA25 ORA40 ORB(2 family) ORC Multiple Residence ORA60 Limited Office oo-1 OO0-2 Commercial O Cl Central C2 General D Gateway overlay Other O LI Light Industrial O WC Waterfront O WD Waterfront Development Current Use: O1Family O2Family | @3Famly QMultiFamily CVacantLot _ O Commercial/Other (description) Applicant Information: (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application) O Owner O Tenant OContractor/Vender DaAttorney C)Engineer Architect OOther Last Name: Roane First Name: Lewis mi: © Company: Lewis Roane Design Address: 3 Windsor Rd, Croton on Hudson NY 10520 Address: oo E-mail: Lewisroanedesign@gmail.com Ce} ¢- 914 -330-1802oFfice#: Fax #: Property Owner: O Same As Above Last Name: Deprez First Name: Marjorie & Vincent MI: Company: Address: 34 Morningside Drive Croton on Hudson NY 10520 Address: ——————— Home/Office #: Cell #:914 646-4699 E-mail:Marjoriedeprez@msn.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. 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. 1° 7. Ifthe 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 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 Attachment C Description of variance requested: We are requesting an area variance. This property is located in the RA-9 Zone, The side yard requirements are 12' one side and 30' both sides The existing house is .5' from the propery line and we are proposing to add a 2nd floor at this same .5' setback. The existing side one side selback is_ 2.75' with an existing combined setback of 62.75’. We are not expanding the footprint of the exist house. The exist rear of the house is setback 34' with 25' required. We are requesting that the this be reduced to 23.5' to allow for a proposed deck. : (can use separate paper if necessary) Required setbacks: Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested: Side Yard wz 2.75 9.25 Total Side Yard 30° 62.75 nla Front Yard 15' 5 Lad Rear Yard 25' 23'6 1.5 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: This project is in keeping with the neighborhood and is not detrimental to the surrounding properties. We evaluated other locations but the exist house — configurations and layout limited us to this location. We feel that this is a minimal variance and the impact to site & neighborhood we are using existing foundations and not expanding the footprint of the house. (can use separate paper if necessary) Have any previous area variance applications been made? Myes Ono _ Ifso, give date: 7143/2021 Description of previous variance. Addition to existing house reconfiguring and expanding to include a second floor, multiple decks, enclosed garage, a carport and intemal stair tower - This project was not acted upon. Our proposed design is smaller in scope , 2. Special Permit Village Code Section(s): . Special Permit Description Explanation: OO peepee ere eee eg ES (can use separate paper if necessary). Have any previous special permit applications been made? Oyes no If so, give date: Description of previous special permit: eee ee Village Code Section(s): Description of administrative decision or order (include copy): Date of decision or order: Explanation of reason for appeal: (can use separate paper if necessary) 4. Interpretation Village Code Section(s) Description of proposed project 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 showing by the applicant that applicable zoning regulations and restrictions have caused unnecessary hardship. These four criteria must be satisfied: (USE VARIANCES — continued) oe !. Applicant cannot realize a reasonable return, provided that lack of return is substantial as 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 neighboséood. 4. Alleged hardship has not been self-created. Provide additional Information for all four factors above (can use separate péper if necessary) Have any previous use variance applications beenfnade? Dyes Ono _Ifso, give date Description of previous use variance: Answer Questions (1-5): 1. [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 Oyes Ono 4. Proof of ownership, if applicable, has been provided Oyes Ono 5. Digital files of all documentation have been submitted Oyes 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 ] 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 jhe processing of the application, during construction or performance of the work or within one after the copgfiletion of the work. Lewis C Roane *, 10/31/2023 Applicant Name (please print) Applicant’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 Clyes [_Jno (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 oO Approved a Denied: 0 Denied: J oo Fee: A Date Paid: S Ree’d by: