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Also attached to this agenda item: 21 Glengary Rd 2025 ZBA Plan and Aerial View

’ e : Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Croton-on-Hudson Application (ZBA Engineering Department - 7 Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building (Form # Eng §230 160) Tel: O27 4783 (Revised 05 2024) engineering@crotononhudson-ny, gov Application Date: June 3, 2025 Application #: d09S0- >) a Type of Application: ><) Area O Special Permit 0 Appeal OC Interpretation O Use O Fence NYS SEQOR (§617) Actions: O TypelI- Submit long EAF and CAF th Type II- 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: () Village Board 0) Planning Board 0) Other: Property Information: Section: 68.9 Block: 4 _______s Lot: 23 ee Property Location (street address): _21 Glengary Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520 a Zoning District OD RAS ORA9 QORA2S5 M@RA40-~ ORB (2 family) O RC Multiple Residence Limited Office O O-1 00-2 Commercial O Cl Central 0 C2 General 0 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 © Vacant Lot 0 Commercial/Other (description): ee! — — Applicant Information: (if other than owner, supply a letter from the property owner authorizing application) @ Owner O Tenant 0 Contractor/Vendor D Attorney 0 Engineer 0 Architect O Other: _ —_ —_ . Last Name: Baranowski First Name: Steven = MI: ___ Company: ——E———— a — — Address: 21 Glengary Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 —_ -_ Address, De eee Oe ee ee i Phone #: Cell #: Se __ E-mail: + tc ( t;wtlTLTLtt“(tS a Property Owner: @ Same As Above LastName: ——“‘C;S™S™*™*™S™C™C™C~C~C~C~CCWRF ist Names ME Company: _ epee st en FY fc ee a ae ee ee eS Address: 3 Seg See eee ee Phone #: CCW #: E-mail: ee a ee General Application requirements: |. 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. Please note the application fee is non-refundable even in the event the application is withdrawn. 2.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 is claimed, details of the variance that is applied for and the grounds on _ whiclt 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. 1. Area Variances Village Code Section(s): 230-33 A, 230-40 A(1)(b), 230-40 B —_ Description of variance requested: Shed in required front yard setback, Shed less than 5' from lot line, Shed closer to street than principal building. “Owner is requesting that the pre-existing shed (was present at the time of our purchase in September of 2008) = 7 be granted variance to allow for the shed to remain. The shed is not visible from the adjoining property, — Dee 27 19¢1 side iydid. VOCE ON 2S Luere, Gr embed . i (can use separate paper if necessary} Required setbacks: Proposed Setbacks: Variance Requested: Side Yard Total Side Yard Front Yard 50' 44.7' 5.3' Rear Yard __ Shed Side Yard 5' Minimum 1.1 3.9' 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. Please provide a detailed response to all five factors above: _The pre-existing shed (prior to our purchase) was updated in 2023 and painted to blend in with the property eee. tee The shed is visible from the road, but initially it is not visible and then becomes more visibleasone passes ‘the house. It is not visible from the adjoining property, (can use separate paper if necessary) ZBA Application - Page 2 of 4 Have any previous area variance applications been made? % yes Ono Ifso, give date: \ a it | 1A. | Descriptidn of previous variance: Village Code Section(s): Special Permit Description: Explanation: (can use sepgrat€ paper if necessary) Have any previous special permit applications beer’ made? Oyes Ono _Ifso, give date: Description of previous special permit: Village Code Section(s): Description of administrative decision or order (include copy): (can use separate paperit necessary) Date of decision or order: Explanation of reason for appeal: (can use separate paper if necessary) Village Code Section(s): a Description of proposed project or improvement: Explanation/describe request: ZBA Application - Page 3 of 4 Village Code Section(s): ee Existing Use of Property; eee Proposed Use of Property; No use variance shall be granted by the ZBA without a showing by the applicant that applicable zoning regutations 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 derffonstrated by competent financial evidence. 2. Alleged hardship relating to the property in question is unique and does not apply-46 a substantial portion of the district or neighborhood. 3. Requested use variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character-ef 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 variga¢e applications been made? Oyes @no_Ifso, give date: a Description of previgus use variance: Answer Questions (1-5): 1. [have submitted required number of copies + documentation. Oyes Ono 2. Drawings, elevation plans & surveys have been submitted Oyes 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 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. Steven M. Baranowski yo 7 Buanavudé Le l 3 | 35 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 YANO FORVILLAGEUSEONLY: = ——— oe ee fe oe 2 eee Is lot an existing small lot? 0 yes Pho 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: 0 Approved O Approved 0 Denied oo 0 Denied Fee:$__\° Ne ). Date paid: (ol las Rec’d by:_ Qe ZBA Application - Page 4 of 4 Steven & Lisa Baranowski 21 Glengary Rd United States June 3, 2025 To Whom It May Concern: Enctosed, please find an application for a Building Permit & Certificate of Occupancy and a Zoning Board of Appeals Application for our residence at 21 Glengary Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. It has come to our attention during the potential sale of our property that the pre-existing shed to the left of our home was not granted the proper certificate of occupancy and variance. We are submitting the applications, along with the appropriate documentation and fees, to ensure the property meets current village codes. The ZBA application requests a review of the benefit to the property owner compared to the detriment to the neighborhood, whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood, or a detriment to nearby properties. As this is a pre-existing shed and was included when we purchased the home in 2008, we have not found or heard that it detracts from the neighborhood. We have upgraded our home to ensure that it continues to reflect the quiet, residential community, and the pre-existing shed blends into the property. The shed is only visible when someone passes from the south to the north. Otherwise, it is hidden by the shrubbery in the area. Neither we nor the title company were aware of the shed's violation of village codes at the time of purchase or over the subsequent fifteen years. We appreciate this opportunity to bring the home into compliance. We appreciate your review and consideration of this matter. Thank you, Se Be Steven & Lisa Baranowski gi DEC 2 7 199 _— REGULGR MEETING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECEMBER 11, 1991 PRESENT: Mr. Donald Sapir, Chairman Mes. Ruth Waitkins Mes. Rhoda Stephens Mr. Andrew Dickey Mre. Anna Reisner Mr. Tony Gagliotti, Code Enforcement Officer Meeting called to order by Chairman Sapir at B:00 p.m. Minutes of November 15, 1991 Motion made by Waitkins and seconded by Stephens to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote--Aye: Waitkins, Stephens, Sapir Abstain: Dickey, Reisner re Chairman Sapir stated that he would "step down" for the next tur applications. Mr. Dickey will be acting chairman. $s ee A i a Ak i on eed BLL - Application for side yard variance to permit construction of acarport. Property is located at 21 Glengary Road and is in an R-40 district. The house was built in the SO’s under the prior zoning ordinance and was legal and in canformance with old zening ordinance. In 1962 when the new ordinance was adapted the parcel became non-conforming at leaet in respect te 1ts side yards. Current zoning requires one side of «ard af 40 feet and two side yards of BO feet. The property hae one side yard of about 27 feet and twa side yard af G&L feet. The proposal is to build an eleven foot wide carport on the north side of the property. That would result in one side yard of 26 feet: one of 49.8 feet. Dr. Uliman 16 a psychologist. House was purchased in September of this year. Renovation of the home began where Dr. Ullman is planning to have a home office. They also built a study in a former one-car garage at the top of the driveway. Construction of house was in ‘SS or ‘56. September of this year garage was renovated. Applicant expected gravel would be im at this time but it will he shortly and a car will he See parkend there. Applicant wanks te simply cover a car that will be parked there secon. Mr. Boct to the rear and to the left. adjoining neighbors and thase across the street have no objection. Me. and Mrs. Munem on the corner of Glengary and Hession Hills Road are the only neighbors that could be m —_ 2B Markee December if, Leh Page o art eet ad. fb iS located about one hundred feet beyond bie cone property. fetwen Phe tuc properties iS heavily winated, They have no objection to thre. There will be wel | oye FO Poet tram the carpore te opie house. Mare khan gon le wt wiaet be regustacd between fiw houses « Frat io Sia tied fo show how bar apsut the properties actually are, Argd Var baneermsractical difficulties can be demonstrated im hie Case according to Aitorney Sheer. Nagqni tude at the variance sought is one standard to gaining @ variance. Acca ding to Me. Gheer, there ie ne feasible way that Or. Allman can atccomplig¢h what she wants through any other means than 2 variance. In the rear & patio would have to be enaverc. Na adverse affect to the health, safety anc wei fare af the commnity. lh is very @asy to iustify the : granting of the variance given the locale and the tapography ot liye area, Ditheo s Here they planning on & carport when they began ranavatian'’ Hep l ys Cantkactor wasn't awere of the parking regquirenéeate for a home office. The carport idea poestdated _ ’ . ao : the begining of the rennvation of the house, stephenss The warport will be for the residential use? Reply: Yeo, Stephens s Ti it is used as a home office where will other people pack? Reply: Parking area that Fhit Tully laid Gut inttially while it was very practical it involved taring down wre of Fhe beautiful spruce brees--we have several other alternatives. One of The requirements ie bo sauisfy Pryd fobby acl that wilt be dane, Ome 2 ar wild be parked Lye ee dae Ave age vel oud we care cist ini to be @allowed te cover Ca: oe Se | byes gee fine canbe audi ne ame pry, opel a bud bated per mab foul pres iq cok Lell Pid that this wae going to be a home of fice. Seplicants are fram New fork Caty and are not famiirvsar wiht Vietiy hinges wie be. lt “enh think the ote actest +d GAS forthe ight. Three off street parking Spaces were discussed with Fit. Discuséion cane up of Since we are going ba have cP farcling area tear the house Can we Cl er iftoawahid ~ Eoted the Wlaat'sa oot wi khhiwut «a varrance. ort uly ee mires Lay t ai) be Bear et. Mar PUY vs Litingerak « ' feos rb hans f ti feed «ti arpa h fees! * |e arp h wit ae) Ga Motion to geant made by Wartkins and seconded by Ret ae. Vote, Aye: Reisner, Stephens, wal thins som Fred Guisbi--Finney Farm--variance, front yard setback. oropased dwelling (S7-222-8W % BWe1)