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From:  Neela Metgud & C. Thomas Ozhuthual  47 Olcott Ave., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520    To:   Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)  Village of Croton on Hudson (Engineering Dept.)  1 Van Wyck St., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520    Subject: ZBA Application [Fence Variance]    Dear ZBA members,  We want to thank you for all the previous considerations you made for this backyard project.  We are  finally at the last stage.  This is a request for an additional consideration.    Our contractor had mistakenly installed a 6 foot high fence on the back perimeter of our property which  is on top of the new retaining wall.  The original plan had stated that this should have been a handrail.   However, as you will see with the attached pictures, a handrail would be highly inappropriate on top of  the wall.  We have three small children (ages 1, 5, 7) and our fear with a handrail is they can easily climb  and fall over causing severe harm to themselves. This is not just limited to our children, any person that  is on our property will naturally be fearful of a handrail in that particular location.  It creates an  unnecessary risk and uneasiness which can be mitigated by allowing us to keep the 6‐foot fence.   We have also spoken to a friend who is a real estate agent and she indicated that the existing fence is  definitely safer and from a selling standpoint it is more marketable.  She shared the same concerns we  have and said that it may cause issues down the line if we ever decide to sell.  We have also spoken to  our neighbors and they enjoy the added privacy that they now have, which will be lost if we cannot keep  the 6 foot fence.  We hope that you will consider all the points raised and please feel free to reach out to us if you want  any additional information or if you have any questions.  Thank you for your consideration!     Regards,  Neela Metgud & Tom Ozhuthual  914‐862‐0529    ' I From: Sara Peterson 16 Radnor Avenue., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 To: Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Village of Croton on Hudson (Engineering Dept.) 1 Van Wyck St., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Subject: Neighbor approval of fence variance at 47 Olcott Ave, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Dear ZBA members, My backyard is adjacent to the backyard of the Ozhuthual family, who reside at 47 Olcott Avenue. This letter is to confirm that the Ozhuthual's made us aware to the fact that the contractor did not install the fence at the approved height and it is currently 2 feet over what was in the original plans. They mentioned that although this is incorrect, they do prefer the higher fence as they have 3 small, very active children. I can confirm this does not cause any issues or concern on my side. The higher fence also provides additional privacy on our side which is nice. --- Regards, Sara Peterson JG!."' \ 8 / 20"2. 'L. Asphalt Curb 2 12 STORY FRAME HOUSE OLCOTT AVENUE Pin & Cap Set 12" Maple Asphalt Drive Pin & Cap Set Pin & Cap Set Pin & Cap Set Drainage Ditch Asphalt Drive Concrete Walk 14" Spruce DRIVEWAY WALK Water Valve Hydrant Wires Wires Asphalt Curb 8" Water Main (approx.) Pin & Cap Set Pipe found 0.45'S Sewer Manhole Drain Manhole 8" Clay Pipe S S S S S S S S W W W W W W W 55.00' 80.00' 100.00' 50.00' 20.70' DECK X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 12'-6" 44' 8'-6" 16' 32' Gate ALTERATION STATEMENT: IT IS A VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 145 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW FOR ANY PERSON, UNLESS HE OR SHE IS ACTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, TO ALTER ANY ITEM ON THIS DRAWING IN ANY WAY. IF AN ITEM ON THIS DRAWING IS ALTERED, THE ALTERING ENGINEER SHALL AFFIX HIS OR HER SEAL AND NOTE THE ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 145. GENERAL NOTES: 1. ALL MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2020 BUILDING CODE OF NEW YORK STATE AND NYS ENERGY CODE AS WELL AS ALL LOCAL MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES. 2. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LICENSED AND INSURED TO PERFORM THE CONTRACTED WORK IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. 3. ALL APPLICABLE CODES, ORDINANCES AND MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THE DRAWING AND NOTES. 4. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS AND APPROVALS INCLUDING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. 5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION LIABILITY AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE DURING THE WORK. 6. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN AN ORDERLY, CLEAN AND GRADE A WORKMANLIKE MANNER. 7. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE SITE (REMOVE RUBBISH) AND PROTECT THE OWNER'S PROPERTY. PROVIDE SHIELDING AT AREAS ADJOINING THE WORK. DISTURBED LAWN AREAS SHALL BE RESEEDED. SECURE PROPERTY AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REQUIRED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE MEANS, METHODS, OR PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK. 9. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, MEMBER SIZES, AND FIELD CONDITIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK, AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS TO THE ARCHITECT. 10. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED AS GUIDELINES AND MUST BE VERIFIED DURING LAYOUT. 11. NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE UNTIL ALL PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. 12. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. 13. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON DRAWINGS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. 14. THE DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL AND TYPICAL DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION. WHERE CONDITIONS ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED BUT ARE OF SIMILAR CHARACTER TO DETAILS SHOWN, SIMILAR DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE USED. REPETITIVE FEATURE DRAWN OR NOTED ONLY ONCE SHALL BE COMPLETELY PROVIDED AS IF DRAWN OR NOTED IN FULL. 15. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION METHODS USED WILL NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJACENT BUILDINGS, UTILITIES, OR OTHER PROPERTY. 16. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS ADVISED TO CONSIDER PERFORMING PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEYS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION OF THE CONDITION OF ADJACENT BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES BEFORE THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. 17. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPARE AND COORDINATE THE DRAWINGS OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS TO THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER. 18. DETAILS LABELED “TYPICAL” SHALL APPLY TO ALL SITUATIONS THAT ARE THE SAME OR SIMILAR TO THOSE SPECIFICALLY DETAILED. SEE DETAIL TITLES FOR APPLICABILITY OF A PARTICULAR DETAIL. TYPICAL DETAILS SHALL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY KEYED AT EACH LOCATION. THE ENGINEER SHALL HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF TYPICAL DETAILS. 19. WHERE CONFLICTS EXIST BETWEEN STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTS, THE STRICTEST REQUIREMENTS AS INDICATED BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SHALL GOVERN. PROJECT NOTES: 1. ALL MATERIAL SPECIFIED HEREIN OR INDICATED ON THE DRAWING SHALL BE NEW AND OF FIRST QUALITY. 2. THE OWNER HAS THE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN ANY AND ALL EXISTING MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED. 3. IF AT ANY POINT DURING CONSTRUCTION, STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE FOUND TO BE DETERIORATED OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, THE ENGINEER OF RECORD SHALL BE CONSULTED FOR GUIDANCE. 4. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR HAS VISITED THE SITE AND ITS FAMILIAR WITH ALL BUILDING CONDITIONS AND SYSTEMS. 5. MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONS. 6. PROPOSED RETAINING WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED USING REDI-ROCK RETAINING WALL SYSTEM. WALL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. 7. WALL LOCATION SHALL BE CONFIRMED IN FIELD TO PRODUCE A FINISHED WALL WITH A DOWNHILL HEIGHT OF NO GREATER THAN 6'-4". 8. EROSION CONTROLS (SILT FENCE) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION REQUIRED FOR WALL INSTALLATION. 9. CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO EXISTING INFILTRATION SYSTEM BY NOT DRIVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OVER SYSTEM AND BY TAKING EXTRA CARE WHILE EXCAVATING IN VICINITY OF SYSTEM. 10. CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL RECOVER SURVEYORS PROPERTY CORNER MONUMENTATION PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK TO ENSURE ALL WORK IS MAINTAINED ON SITE AS SHOWN ON PLAN. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND INSTALL WHITE VINYL STOCKADE FENCE ON TOP OF WALL TO MATCH EXISTING. CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITY: 1. THE CONTRACT STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS REPRESENT THE COMPLETED STRUCTURE AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO INDICATE THE METHOD OR MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPERVISE AND DIRECT THE WORK AND SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, AND FOR JOB SAFETY. 2. THE ENGINEER DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OR CHARGE OF, AND SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, OR PROCEDURES, FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORK, FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR ANY OTHER PERSONS PERFORMING ANY OF THE WORK, OR FOR THE FAILURE OF ANY OF THEM TO CARRY OUT THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 3. PERIODIC SITE OBSERVATION VISITS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THESE OBSERVATIONS IS TO REVIEW THE GENERAL CONFORMANCE OF THE CONSTRUCTION WITH THE STRUCTURAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THESE LIMITED OBSERVATIONS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CONTINUOUS OR EXHAUSTIVE TO VERIFY THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. IECC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF, AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT, ALL WORK UNDER THIS APPLICATION IS COMPLIANT WITH THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. CLIENT: PLANS PREPARED FOR 47 OLCOTT AVENUE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520 APPLICANT/OWNER: SITE ENGINEER LIST OF DRAWINGS T001 - TITLE SHEET & SITE PLAN A101 - EXISTING GRADING & PROPOSED SITE PLAN A102 - PROPOSED GRADING PLAN A103 - DETAILS & EROSION CONTROL A104 - TYPICAL DETAILS A105 - ELEVATION DRAWINGS A106 - NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS CYRIL T OZHUTHUAL 47 OLCOTT AVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY JEFFREY M. GASPAR, P.E. VERITAS ENGINEERING & INSPECTION, PLLC 4 FLANDERS LANE CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567 The design concepts, construction drawings and details presented herein are the sole property of the Engineer and Client. Any reproduction or other use of this information without the written consent of the Engineer is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. SHEET  47 OLCOTT AVENUE DATE SCALE T001 TITLE & EXISTING SITE PLAN REVISIONS NO. DATE DESCRIPTION JEFFREY M. GASPAR, P.E. NYS LICENSE NO: 091905 KEY PLAN 12/14/2020 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: 4 FLANDERS LANE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567 P: (914) 458-1110 WWW.VERITASHOMESERVICES.COM TRUE NORTH 1/8" = 1'-0" CYRIL T OZHUTHUAL 47 OLCOTT AVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON 1 VAN WYCK STREET CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520 LANDING 232.5 X 232.8 2 12 STORY FRAME HOUSE Asphalt Drive 14" Spruce 80.00' 100.00' 50.00' 20.70' DECK X X X X X X X X X X Gate 2 12 STORY FRAME HOUSE AVENUE INSTALL NEW PERMEABLE PAVER PATIO Drainage Ditch Spruce **EXISTING TREES TO BE PROTECTED UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED; SEE DETAIL A102 15' 34'-1" LEVEL PROPERTY AT EL +233 COVER W/ TOPSOIL INSTALL NEW REDI-ROCK RETAINING WALL ALONG PROPERTY LINE. TOP EL +233 1' MIN. 22'-10" 21' 12'-5" INSTALL 42" HIGH AZEK PREMIER HANDRAIL: SEE POST INSTALLATION DETAIL, SHEET A104, FOR GUARD LOCATION & CONNECTION 29' 8'-7" Gate 28'-7" 25'-2" DIRECT PERFORATED PIPE TO EXISTING CONVEYANCE SYSTEM INSTALL RUBBLE STONE RETAINING WALL, 30" H INSTALL 30"H MORTARED STONE STAIR FENCE W/ GATE 3' INSTALL 42"H FENCE INSTALL NEW REDI-ROCK RETAINING WALL & STAIRCASE ALONG PROPERTY LINE. TOP EL +233 36" LANDING FENCE TO EXTEND PAST TOP STEP TO CREATE 36" LANDING INSTALL NEW GRAVEL / PERMEABLE PAVER PATIO INSTALL GATE AT TOP OF STAIRS 4' 1' 21' 27'-6" 39'-6" 3' A105 STA 66.5 TW 233 BW 230 STA 54.9 TW 233 BW 224 STA 43.4 TW 233 BW 221 STA 33.9 TW 233 BW 223 STA 20.3 TW 233 BW 225.5 STA 17.3 TW 233 BW 224 STA 9.8 TW 233 BW 223 STA 0.0 TW 233 BW 223 INSTALL AZEK PREMIER HANDRAIL The design concepts, construction drawings and details presented herein are the sole property of the Engineer and Client. Any reproduction or other use of this information without the written consent of the Engineer is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. SHEET  DATE SCALE A101 PROPOSED SITE PLAN REVISIONS NO. DATE DESCRIPTION JEFFREY M. GASPAR, P.E. NYS LICENSE NO: 091905 KEY PLAN TRUE NORTH AS NOTED SCALE: 1/A101 EXISTING GRADING PLAN 3/16"=1'-0" 47 OLCOTT AVENUE 12/14/2020 CLIENT: 47 OLCOTT AVENUE 12/14/2020 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: 4 FLANDERS LANE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567 P: (914) 458-1110 WWW.VERITASHOMESERVICES.COM SCALE: 2/A101 PROPOSED SITE PLAN 3/16"=1'-0" CYRIL T OZHUTHUAL 47 OLCOTT AVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON 1 VAN WYCK STREET CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520 Asphalt Curb 2 12 STORY FRAME HOUSE 12" Maple Asphalt Drive Drainage Ditch Asphalt Drive Concrete Walk 14" Spruce DRIVEWAY WALK Water Valve Hydrant Wires Wires Asphalt Curb Drain Manhole 8" Clay Pipe 55.00' 15' 34'-1" LEVEL PROPERTY AT EL +233 1' MIN. 22'-10" 21' 12'-5" 29' 8'-7" Gate 28'-7" 25'-2" STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE, SEE TYPICAL 1/A103 SOIL STOCKPILE SILT FENCING TO BE INSTALLED, SEE TYPICAL 3/A103 SILT FENCING TO BE INSTALLED, SEE TYPICAL 3/A103 SILT FENCING TO BE INSTALLED, SEE TYPICAL 3/A103 4' 1' The design concepts, construction drawings and details presented herein are the sole property of the Engineer and Client. Any reproduction or other use of this information without the written consent of the Engineer is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. SHEET  DATE SCALE A102 PROPOSED GRADING PLAN REVISIONS NO. DATE DESCRIPTION JEFFREY M. GASPAR, P.E. NYS LICENSE NO: 091905 KEY PLAN TRUE NORTH AS NOTED 47 OLCOTT AVENUE 12/14/2020 CLIENT: 47 OLCOTT AVENUE 12/14/2020 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: 4 FLANDERS LANE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567 P: (914) 458-1110 WWW.VERITASHOMESERVICES.COM SCALE: 1/A102 PROPOSED GRADING PLAN 1/8"=1'-0" CYRIL T OZHUTHUAL 47 OLCOTT AVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON 1 VAN WYCK STREET CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520 TW 233 STA 0.0 TW 233 STA 9.8 BW 221.0 TW 233 STA 17.3 BW224.0 BW 222.5 BW 221 BW 230.0 TW 233 STA 33.9 TW 233 STA 43.4 TW 233 STA 54.9 TW 233 STA 66.5 TW 233 STA 20.3 BW 224 BW 221.0 R-41T R-41M R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' BW 224.0 R-41M R-41B R-41B R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41M R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41M 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B R-41B R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41B 5XT-6' R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T R-41T The design concepts, construction drawings and details presented herein are the sole property of the Engineer and Client. Any reproduction or other use of this information without the written consent of the Engineer is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. SHEET  DATE SCALE A105 ELEVATION DETAILS REVISIONS NO. DATE DESCRIPTION JEFFREY M. GASPAR, P.E. NYS LICENSE NO: 091905 KEY PLAN TRUE NORTH AS NOTED SCALE: 1/A105 UNFOLDED ELEVATION VIEW 3/8" = 1'-0" CLIENT: 47 OLCOTT AVENUE 12/14/2020 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY: 4 FLANDERS LANE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567 P: (914) 458-1110 WWW.VERITASHOMESERVICES.COM CYRIL T OZHUTHUAL 47 OLCOTT AVE CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON 1 VAN WYCK STREET CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY 10520