4/16/24 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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April 16, 2024
7:00 PM
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York.

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the March 19, 2024, minutes

2. Review and hold a public hearing for the application submitted by Jason and Jodi McCredo, 11 Highland Place, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-31-327768-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, to relocate the driveway to the front of the home, which requires relief from the following:  Section 223-26 C. (1) Location. The off-street parking facilities which are required by this section shall be provided on the same lot or premises with such structure or land use; except that off-street parking spaces required for structures or land uses on two or more adjoining lots may be provided in a single common facility on one or more of said lots, provided that a binding agreement, in a form approved by the Corporation Counsel, assuring the continued operation of said parking facility during the life of the structure or the land use the parking is designed to serve, is filed on the land records prior to approval of the plans for said parking facility. In any residence district, no off-street parking facility shall be developed in any required front yard or in any required side or rear yard adjacent to a street line or in any other side or rear yard within five feet of the lot line. However, off-street parking spaces shall be permitted in residential districts as indicated in §223-17C.

3. Review and hold a public hearing for the application submitted by Nicholas Merrifield and Julia Rexon, 48 Church Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-28-944902, in the R1-5 Zoning District, to allow an addition to the rear of the existing second floor of the home, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 4 ft 5 in side yard setback (10 ft required)

3/19/24 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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March 19, 2024
7:00 PM
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM, in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York.

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the January 17, 2024, minutes

Miscellaneous Business

1. Consider a request for an extension of a variance approval previously granted for property at 152-158 Fishkill Avenue (Tax Grid Nos. 6054-29-042814 & 6054-29-041801), submitted by 152-158 Fishkill Avenue, LLC.

2. Consider a notification from the City of Beacon Planning Board on its intent to serve as the Lead Agency for Site Plan and Subdivision Approval for the construction of two (2) 4-story mixed-use buildings that will be comprised of commercial (retail/office) and tenant amenity spaces on the first floors, together with multi-family residences on the upper floors, for properties located at 45 Beekman Street (Tax Grid No. 5955-19-706012), High Street (Tax Grid No. 5954-26-689990), and High Street (Tax Grid No. 5954-26-781983).

2/21/24 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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February 21, 2024
7:00 PM
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***NO APPLICATIONS WERE RECEIVED AND AS SUCH THE SCHEDULED FEBRUARY 21st ZONING BOARD MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** The next Zoning Board meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Regular Meeting

1/17/24 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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January 17, 2024
7:00 PM
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Agenda The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York.

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the December 19, 2023, minutes

2. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  A. Consideration of an appeal of the Building Inspector’s October 13, 2023 determination regarding the type of variance required to permit the re-establishment of a nonconforming multi-family or SRO use upon premises located at 925 Wolcott Avenue, pursuant to Section 223-55.B of the City Code;  B. Depending on the decision on the appeal of the Building Inspector’s October 13, 2023 determination:  (i) An area variance from Section 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a nonconforming use;  and/or  (ii) A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District;  and/or  (iii) An area variance(s) from Section 223-17.D to address any nonconforming dimensional aspects of the proposed multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District

3. Review and hold a public hearing application submitted by Clay and Carolyn Kaiser, 245 Liberty Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-24-394925-00, in the R1-10 Zoning District, to allow the addition of a second story over the existing home.

12/19/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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December 19, 2023
7:00 PM
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Agenda The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York.

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the November 21, 2023, minutes

2. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  1. Consideration of an appeal of the Building Inspector’s October 13, 2023 determination regarding the type of variance required to permit the re-establishment of a nonconforming multi-family or SRO use upon premises located at 925 Wolcott Avenue, pursuant to Section 223-55.B of the City Code; or  2. In the alternative, a. An area variance from Section 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a nonconforming use;  or, in the second alternative, for  b. A use variance from Section 223- 17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District.  Any such variances are to be considered subsequently, and pursuant to Section 223-55.C of the City Code.

11/21/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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November 21, 2023
7:00 PM
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM, in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the October 17, 2023, minutes

2. Review and hold a public hearing on application submitted by Elizabeth Hoffman, 12 Coyne Hill Road, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-16-946464-00, in the R1-40 Zoning District, to allow a painting studio on the 2nd floor of the detached garage, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-14. Landscaping, lighting, and miscellaneous regulations. 1. Accessory buildings on residential lots. (3) Detached garages and other accessory buildings. Detached garages and other accessory buildings are permitted, provided that they comply with the accompanying Schedules of Regulations and meet the following additional requirements: (e) Space provided above the grade story shall be utilized for storage only.

3. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  1. Consideration of an appeal of the Building Inspector’s October 13, 2023 determination regarding the type of variance required to permit the re-establishment of a nonconforming multi-family or SRO use upon premises located at 925 Wolcott Avenue, pursuant to Section 223-55.B of the City Code; or 2. In the alternative, a. An area variance from Sections 223-10.C and 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a non-conforming use;  or, in the second alternative, for  b. A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1- 10 Zoning District.  Any such variances are to be considered subsequently, and pursuant to Section 223-55.C of the City Code.

10/17/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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October 17, 2023
7:00 PM
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM, in the Municipal Center courtroom, located at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York.

Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the September 19, 2023, minutes

2. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by Eva Garcia, 359 Cherry Street, Tax Grid No. 30- 5954-16-876329-00, in the R1-40 Zoning District, to construct a rear addition and covered screen porch, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1.2 ft side yard setback (25 ft required) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 36.1 ft rear yard setback (50 ft required)

3. Review and hold a public hearing on application submitted by Dana Hochberg, 60 Verplanck Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5955-84-880039, in the R1-7.5 Zoning District, to remedy an error in the foundation layout, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 9.6 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)

4. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  a. An area variance from Sections 223-10.C and 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a non-conforming use;  or, in the second alternative, for  b. A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District.  Any such variances are to be considered subsequently, and pursuant to Section 223-55.C of the City Code.

9/19/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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September 19, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Approval of the August 15, 2023, minutes

2. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by Eva Garcia, 359 Cherry Street, Tax Grid No. 30- 5954-16-876329-00, in the R1-40 Zoning District, to construct a rear addition and covered screen porch, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1.2 ft side yard setback (25 ft required) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 36.1 ft rear yard setback (50 ft required) Â Adjourning at the request of the applicant.

3. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  a. An area variance from Sections 223-10.C and 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a non-conforming use;  or, in the second alternative, for  b. A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District.  Any such variances are to be considered subsequently, and pursuant to Section 223-55.C of the City Code.

8/15/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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August 15, 2023
7:00 PM
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Miscellaneous Business

Consider request for a two (2) year extension of Area Variance, 22 Edgewater Place, submitted by Scenic Beacon Developments, LLC.

Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold a continued public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following:  a. An area variance from Sections 223-10.C and 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a non-conforming use;  or, in the second alternative, for  b. A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1-10 Zoning District.  Any such variances are to be considered subsequently, and pursuant to Section 223-55.C of the City Code.

2. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Adusei Holdings LLC, 75 Oak Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-28-972906-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, to demolish the existing home on the property and rebuild a new home, which requires relief from the following:Â Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 3.1 ft side yard setback (10 ft required) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 5.4 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)

3. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Eva Garcia, 359 Cherry Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-16-876329-00, in the R1-40 Zoning District, to construct a rear addition and covered screen porch to an existing 2 1/2-story dwelling, which requires relief from the following: Â Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1.2 ft side yard setback (25 ft required) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 36.1 ft rear yard setback (50 ft required)

7/18/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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July 18, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for the following: 1. Consideration of an appeal of the Building Inspector's determination regarding the reestablishment of a nonconforming use upon premises located at 925 Wolcott Avenue, pursuant to Section 223-55.B of the City Code; or 2. In the alternative, a. An area variance from Sections 223-10.C and 223-10.D to permit reconstruction of a structure previously containing a non-conforming use; or in the second alternative, for b. A use variance from Section 223-17.C to permit a multi-family or single-room-occupancy (SRO) building in the R1- 10 Zoning District

2. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by 152-158 Fishkill Avenue LLC, 152-158 Fishkill Avenue, Tax Grid Numbers 30-6054-29-041801-00 and 30-6054-29-042814- 00, T Zoning District, for the following:Â 1. Relief from Section 223-13G(1) for height of proposed retaining walls

6/21/2023 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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June 21, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and continue public hearing on application submitted by Susan Battersby, 5 Willow Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-27-820961-00, T Zoning District, to convert an existing accessory structure to a single-family dwelling which requires relief from the following:  1) Section 223-12.A to allow for more than one main building on the lot 2) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1 ft side yard setback (10 ft required) 3) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1.8 ft rear yard setback (20 ft required)

2. Review and hold public hearing on application by Adusei Holdings LLC, 75 Oak Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-28-972906-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from the following:Â Â 1) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 5.4 ft side yard setback (10 ft required) 2) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 3.1 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)

3. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Richard Scali, 4 Jefferson Ave, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-13-229358-00, in the R1-10 Zoning District, for relief from the following:Â Â Section 223-26.C(1) to allow for a driveway in the required front yard

4. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Danielle Williams, 79 Grove Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-39-335733-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from the following:Â Â 1) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 5 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)Â 2) Section 223-17.D to allow for a 15.5 ft rear yard setback (20 ft required)

5. Review and hold public hearing on application by 925 Wolcott LLC, 925 Wolcott Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-44-922633-00, R1-10 Zoning District, for a request for interpretation of the Building Inspector's determination regarding multi-family use

5/16/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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May 16, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Susan Battersby, 5 Willow Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-37-820961-00, T Zoning District, to convert an existing accessory structure to a single-family dwelling which requires relief from the following:  1. Section 223-12.A to allow for more than one main building on the lot 2. Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required) 3. Section 223-17.D to allow for a 1.8 ft. rear yard setback (20 ft. required) 4. Section 223-26.F to allow for 3 parking spaces (6 spaces required)

2. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Justin Purtle, 9 Duncan Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-47-308549-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-10 (E) to construct an addition with a 4.8 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)

4/18/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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April 18, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Susan Battersby, 5 Willow Street, Tax Grid No 30-5954-27-820961-00, T Zoning District, to convert an accessory structure to a single-family dwelling, which requires relief from the following:Â 1) Section 223-12 to allow for more than one main building on the lot 2) Section 223-17 to allow for a 1 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)Â 3) Section 223-17 to allow for a 1.8 ft rear yard setback (20 ft required)Â 4) Section 223-24.1(F) to allow for 3 parking spaces (6 spaces required)Â Â (Adjourned to the May 16, 2023 meeting)

3/21/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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March 21, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Susan Battersby, 5 Willow Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-27-820961-00, T Zoning District, to convert an accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit which requires relief from the following:Â 1) Section 223-12 to allow for more than one main building on the lot 2) Section 223-17 to allow for a 1 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)Â 3) Section 223-17 to allow for a 1.8 ft rear yard setback (20 ft required)Â 4) Section 223-24.1(F) to allow for 3 parking spaces (5 spaces required)Â Â (Adjourned until the April 18 meeting)

2. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by James Weldon, 76 Oak Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5954-28-983913-00, R1-5 Zoning District, to construct a 2 1/2-story addition which requires relief from the following:Â 1) Section 223-17 to allow for a 9.2 ft side yard setback (10 ft required)Â 2) Section 223-17 to allow for a 10 ft rear yard setback (20 ft required)Â 3) Section 223-17 to allow for 37% building coverage (maximum 30% permitted)

2/22/23 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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February 22, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by Nicole and Elias Primoff, 25 Ralph Street, Tax Grid No. 30-5955-83-808011-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-17 (D) to construct an addition with a proposed 7.25 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required)

1/18/2023 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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January 18, 2023
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by House Advancement LLC, 12 Louisa Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-39-267638-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-10 (E) to extend a pre-existing nonconforming structure by adding a second-story addition

2. Consider request for one (1) year extension of Use and Area Variance, 53 Eliza Street, submitted by PIE Development Company. Inc.

12/20/2022 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

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December 20, 2022
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold public hearing on application submitted by House Advancement LLC, 12 Louisa Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-39-267638-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-10 (E) to extend a pre-existing nonconforming structure by adding a second-story addition (ADJOURNED UNTIL THE JANUARY 17, 2023 MEETING)

2. Consider request for a six (6) month extension of Area Variance, 146 Verplanck Avenue, submitted by James Petty

9/20/2022 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

September 20, 2022
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold Public Hearing on application submitted by Hannah L. Brooks, 99 E Main Street, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-38-219651-00, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-10C (1) to extend a pre-existing nonconforming two-family dwelling by adding a 442 sq. ft. one-story side addition

2. Review and hole Public Hearing on application submitted by Jodi Eilers and Dennis Ulatowski, 25 Vail Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-46-180558-00, in the R1-10 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-17 (D) to construct a 2-story rear addition with a proposed 10.4 ft. side yard setback (15 ft. required)

8/16/2022 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

August 16, 2022
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold Public Hearing on application submitted by Jorge Munera-Rodriguez, 67 Kent Street, Tax Grid No. 6054-21-043953, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from section 223-17 to extend an existing one-story rear addition to the edge of the house and build second story addittion over the existing one-story rear addition, with a proposed 3.4 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required)

6/22/2022 Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting

June 22, 2022
7:00 PM
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Regular Meeting

1. Review and hold Public Hearing on application submitted by James Petty, 146 Verplanck Avenue, Tax Grid No. 30-6054-21-028928, in the R1-5 Zoning District, for relief from Section 223-17 to subdivide lot where existing home will have a proposed 4.7 ft. side yard setback (10 ft. required)