34 Cleveland Dr. Amended Application Redacted
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Agenda item: OLD BUSINESS — Vara, Michael, Owner-34 Cleveland Drive-Located in RA-9 1-Family Residential District and designated on the Tax Maps of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as Section 79.13 Block 4 Lot 10. Request for a side yard variance and height variance from Village Zoning Code Section 230-40A(1) for an existing detached garage and new dormer.
Application, 5 pages. Attached to agenda item: “OLD BUSINESS — Vara, Michael, Owner-34 Cleveland Drive-Located in RA-9 1-Family Residential District and designated on the Tax Maps of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as Section 79.13 Block 4 Lot 10. Request for a side ” (Text recovered by OCR — may contain errors.)
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34 Cleveland Dr. Amended Plans
34 Cleveland Site Pics 2024
34 Cleveland Survey 2006
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Village of Croton-on-Hudson JECEly lication (ZBA
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engineering@crotononhudson-ny.gov Office (Revised 06 2017)
Application Date: 1) | Qu : Application #: QODUODNS
Type of Application: Area O Special Permit 0 Appeal O Interpretation O Use O Fence
NYS SEOR (§617) Actions:
O/Typel- Submit long EAF and CAF
TypeII- 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: CO) Village Board) Planning Board 0 Other: =
Property Information: Section: 79 43 Block: 7 Lot: #0?
Property Location (street address):
Zoning District ORAS ir RAI ORA25 ORA40- ORB (2 family) ORC Multiple Residence
Limited Office O O-1 0 O-2 Riverside OC-1IR(A) OC-1R(B)
Commercial O Cl Central CO C2 General CO Gateway overlay
Other D LI Light Industrial O WC Waterfront O WD Waterfront Development
Current Use: vaniy O 2 Family 0 3 Family O Multi Family 0 Vacant Lot
© Commercial/Other (description): prapaenceryrpeareeseaee sacasnnsis
Appticant Information: (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application)
Owner O Tenant O Contractor/Vendor
0 Attorney O Engineer O Architect O Other: eee: se ces
Last Name: Y A £4 First Name: AV/CAAEL ¢ LAVEL/E MI:
Company: = ES
Address: 3¢t CLEVECAVE DIEJVE
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Property Owner: Same As Above
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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
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» » ofthe 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): ee 0 eons
Description of variance requested: 7
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Required setbacks: Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested:
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Side Yard 5 Y -i§ z”
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Rear Yard
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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: -
J NONt ; Boia HAs been there 4 or ZO years,
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(can use separate paper if necessary)
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_ Have any previous area variance applications been made? O yes dro Ifso, give date: __ ee
_ ‘Description of previous variance:
2. Special Permit Village Code Section(s): ee
Special Permit Description: _ _ ee
Explanation:
— (can use separate paper if necessary)
Have any previous special permit applications been made? O yes WA If so, give date:
Description of previous special permit:
Village Code Section(s): — ee
Description of administrative decision or order (include copy):
= ian fi use separate paper if necessary) —_—rT +. « 7
Date of decision or order: a cans
Explanation of reason for appeal:
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4. Interpretatio Village Code Section(s): eee
Description of proposed project or improvement:
Explanation/describe request::
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; Is, Use Variances Village Code Section(s):
: ‘Existing Use of Property: v/ A os _ _ _
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:
1. 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 neighborhood.
4. Alleged hardship has not been self-created.
Provide additional Information for all four factors above:
_ (can use separate paper if necessary) Oo
Have any previous use variance applications been made? 0 yes tro If so, give date:
Description of previous use variance:
Answer Questions (1-5): VA
1. Ihave submitted required number of copies + documentation. =e O no
2. Drawings, elevation plans & surveys have been submitted ae O no
3. All required application information has been provided yes 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 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.
MICHAEL VARA C2 wohal Vente 5-22-2024
Applicant’s Name (please print) Applicant’s Signature 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 O NO
FORVILLAGEUSEONLY: ES
Is lot an existing small lot? O yes 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: a ee ee ee Date: ee _ 7 _
0 Approved C1 Approved
O) Denied oe Denied
Fee: $ 4 i 5 Date paid: Rec’d by: dt
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Application No.: 80 Application Date: 3/22/02
Bldg. Permit No. 4648 Bldg. Permit Date: 3/28/02
Location: 34 Cleveland Drive
Section: 79.13 Block: 4 Lot: 10
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Certificate of Occupancy #5331
DATE ISSUED: 2/19/04
THIS CERTIFIES that the improvement located at premises indicated above, conforms substantially to the
approved plans and specifications heretofore filed in this office with application for building permit dated as
indicated above, pursuant to which Building Permit was issued, and conforms to all of the requirements of
applicable provisions of the law.
The improvement for which this certificate is issued:
Construct/renovate existing two car garage, remove existing shed and construct a new garage
over existing foundation
This certificate is issued to:
Michael Vara
(owner, {essee or tenant)
AAssis ) G Pa IntSPEC
The Certificate of Occupancy will be issued only after affidavits or other competent evidence is submitted to the Building Inspector, that
the completion of the construction is in compliance with the State Building Construction Code and with other laws, ordinances or regulations
affecting the premises, and in conformity with the approved plans and specifications. A final electrical, plumbing, heating or sanitation certificate or
evidence of compliance may be required before the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
This certificate does not in any way relieve the owners, or any other person or persons in possession or control of the premises, building or
any part thereof, from obtaining such other permits or licenses as may be prescribed by law for the uses or purposes tor which the building or
premises is designed or intended: nor from complying with any lawful order issued with the object of maintaining the premises or building in a safe
or lawful condition.
No change or re-arrangement in the structural parts of the building, or in the exit facilities, shall be made and no enlargement, whether by
extending on any side or by increasing in height shall be made, nor shall the building be moved from one location to another, until a permit to
accomplish such change has been obtained from the Building laspector.
FORM No. 6 (8/03)
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