# 5014- Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Vasco & Antonia Meireles (owners), on premises known as 65 Tower Place, Block: 2458 Lot: 22, Zone: “M”.

# 5015 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Mario De Giorgio (owner), on premises known as 142 Hart Avenue, Block: 6299 Lot: 16, Zone: “T”.

# 5017 – Area Variance Gregg S. Baker, Esq. on behalf of Patrick Leyden & Philomena McGrath (owners), on premises known as 77 Hillview Avenue, Block: 6227 Lot: 5, Zone: “T”.

# 5018 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Michael Zreik (owner), on premises known as 166 Gailmore Drive, Block: 4462 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-60”.

# 5020 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Anthony Girardi (owner), on premises known as 5 Arbor Street, block: 2209 Lot: 2, Zone: “M”.

# 5021 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Michael Bonfiolio (owner), on premises known as 189 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2091 Lot: 52, Zone: “M”.

# 5023 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Frank Cardascia (owner), on premises known as 200 Jennifer Lane, Block: 4411 Lot: 81, Zone: “S-60”.

# 5024 – Area Variance – Joseph R. Crocco, Architect, on behalf of Allison & Michael Doherty (owner), on premises known as 327 Hollywood Avenue, Block: 4713 Lot: 46, Zone: “S-50”.

# 5026 – Appeal from a decision/Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Alfred B. Del Bello, Esq. on behalf of Velastate Corp. (owner), on premises known as 9-11 Romaine Avenue & 9 Randolph Street, Block: 119 Lots: 22 & 29, Zone: “BR”.

CONTINUED HEARINGS

# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), to construct a new 10-story mixed use building. Exceeding maximum permitted F.A.R. per Section 43-33N(3) (3.2 required; 3.36 proposed). Insufficient side yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 16’; proposed 0’+/-) (residential lobby). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial storage space). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-54, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 0’+/-) (commercial space). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 and Table 43-4, (required 210 spaces; proposed 125 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within the minimum side yard not permitted, Section 43-133A(3). Parking within 10’ of building not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (proposed 5’ & 0’). Parking within 5’ of property line not permitted per Section 43-44B(5) (3’+/- & 0’+/- proposed). Parking space required to be 8’-6” wide x 18’-0” length, proposed 8’ wide x 18’ length for 5 spaces, on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.

# 5025 – Area Variance & Change from one Non-Conforming Use to another – Theodore G. Rieper, Architect on behalf of Dominic Chianese (owner) & Michael Wszolek (lessee), to change from an office to a medical office. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-127 & Table 43-4 (required 3; proposed 0). And change from one (1) non-conforming use to another requires ZBA approval as per Section 43-21F, on premises known as 399 McLean Avenue, Block: 62 Lot: 15, 16, Zone: “A”.

RE-HEARING

# 4947 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Fleetwood Associates (owner), & Nextel Communications Inc. (lessee), to request a re-hearing for consideration of additional area variances only, for the installation of a wireless facility on the roof top of the existing building & an equipment shelter. Exceeding maximum allowable height in the “M” zone, (permitted 36’ maximum; proposed 98.5’ +/-), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-2. Insufficient front yard in the “BR” zone (permitted 25’ maximum; proposed 8’ +/-), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-2). And insufficient side yard in the “BR” zone (permitted 25/50; proposed 14.3/33.4), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-2, on premises known as 727 Bronx River Road, Block: 5228 Lot: 1, Zone: “BR”.

NEW HEARINGS:

# 5027 – Use & Area Variance – Snyder & Snyder on behalf of 733 Realty, LLC (owner) & New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (lessee), to co-locate a wireless communication facility consisting of small panel antennas & related equipment on the roof of the existing building. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 35’; proposed 86.8’+/-). Insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 7.75’). And insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10’; proposed 4.2’), on premises known as 733 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6086 Lots: 30-33, Zone: “B”.

# 5028 – Use & Area Variance – James G. Dibbini on behalf of Grace Borrani (owner), to convert a 2-family dwelling into a real estate office & single-family dwelling. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 4, (required 6; proposed 5), on premises known as 542 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6371 Lot: 49, Zone: “T”.

# 5029 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George & Catherine Kirchagaesser (owner), to legalize an addition for the expansion of the kitchen, having insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 16.22’), on premises known as 58 Cassilis Avenue aka 26 Howe Place, Block: 5670 Lot: 1, Zone: “S-50”.

# 5030 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Bassa Dahdal (owner), to construct a new 2-family dwelling. Having insufficient lot area per family, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2,500; proposed 2,474.32). And insufficient lot area (required 5,000 sq.ft.; proposed 4,948.63 sq.ft.),on premises known as 77 Hamilton Avenue, Block: 158 Lot: 62, Zone: “M”.

# 5031 – Area Variance –Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kevin Maldonado (owner), for interior alterations to convert a 1-family dwelling into offices. Exceeding maximum permitted number of stories, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 2; proposed 3). Insufficient lot area, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 10,000 sq.ft.; existing 5415 sq.ft.). Insufficient lot width, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 100’; existing 50.63’). Insufficient side front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; existing 9.98’) and insufficient total side yards (required 36’; proposed 27’). Insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 20’; proposed 9.5’). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 4 (required 5; proposed 5 which 3 are not permitted for the following reasons). 1. One (1) space proposed within minimum side front setback, not permitted as per Section 43-133A (3). 2. One (1) space proposed in driveway blocking egress of all other spaces, not permitted. 3. One (1) space proposed within 5 feet of property and within minimum side yard setback, not permitted as per Section 43-44B95), and Section 43-133A(3) respectfully, on premises known as 172 aka 140 Tuckahoe Road, Block: 2301 Lot: 13, Zone: “CM”.

# 5032 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Trang D. Nguyen (owner), to construct an addition in the side yard & rear yard of a 1-family dwelling. Having insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 23.4’), on premises known as 453 Kimball Avenue, Block: 6328, Lot: 10, Zone: “S-50”.

# 5033 – Area Variance – Andrew J. Balint, Esq. on behalf of B & N Apex Corp. (owner), to re-establish the use as a service station/ convenience store & 4 proposed pump islands situated under a canopy. Having insufficient rear yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 5’). Insufficient parking, Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 10 spaces; proposed 8 spaces). Parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, Section 43-133A (3). Parking within 10’ of the building not permitted per Section 43-133A (3); proposed 8’ & 5’). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.

# 5034 – Area Variance – Michael J. McGarvey, PE, P.C. on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Borellino (owners), to construct a open/covered front porch. Having insufficient front yard, Section 43-33J(2) (required 29.675’; proposed 25.1’), on premises known as 7 aka 11 Nantucket Place, Block: 4929 Lot: 84, Zone: “S-100”.

JOSEPH CIANCIULLI

CHAIRMAN, ZBA

Read the minutes of the meeting:  ZBA Minutes 4/17/2007