Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Candidates Night at Ludlow Park: Tonight at 8:00pm
The Ludlow Park Candidates Night will take place this Thursday, 10/18, starting at 7:30 PM, at the Chema Center, 435 Riverdale Ave. We would love to see you there! The two main debates will be the three-way for City Council District 3 (Gronowski / Halevy / Borrelli – around 8 PM), and of course Robertson / Amicone for Mayor (around 9:15 or 9:30 PM). There will also be at least half-a-dozen other candidates in attendance, covering nearly the entire ballot.
ALL WELCOME
ALL WELCOME
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
City Council - Rules Committee Tonight at City Hall 6:30pm
City Council - Rules Committee
Date: 10/16/2007 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
Date: 10/16/2007 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
Zoning Board Meets tonight at 6:00pm City Hall Yonkers
GENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
#5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 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. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
#5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9) (proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’). And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5063 – Area Variance – David L. Mammina, Architect, on behalf of 185 Riverdale Avenue LLC (owner), to allow a roofed porch at the first floor entry doors with masonry columns to remain as built on a new 8-story senior housing project. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 22.5’+/-) (scaled-survey to indicate), on premises known as 179 Riverdale Avenue, Block: 176 Lot: 9, Zone: “A”.
# 5064 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Joanne & Kevin Flynn (owners), to construct an addition for an expanded kitchen, bedroom & rear porch. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 15’), on premises known as 51 Primrose Avenue aka 1 Alden Avenue, Block: 4524 Lot: 42, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5065 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of FWS Realty LLC (owner), for addition & alterations to convert an auto showroom/service agency into a motorcycle/service shop. Whereas, an Improvement to a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval as per Section 43-21G (automobile sales establishment). Insufficient aisle per Section 43-134A(12) and illustration #32 (24’ required; 16’+/- proposed). Parking within 10’ of the building not permitted, Section 44B (5), (5’+/- proposed). Insufficient parking space size per Section 43-134 A(9) (required: 8 ½’ x 18”; proposed 5’x10”), on premises known as 582 aka 584 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6056 Lot: 7 Zone: “B”.
# 5066 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ben Stone Holding Corp. (owner), for alterations to an existing deli for a new storage area, using previous warehouse space. Whereas, the improvement of a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval (food & beverage store in a “CM” zone) as per Section 43-21.G., on premises known as 614 aka 610 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 3110 Lot: 1, Zone: “CM”.
# 5067 – Area Variance – Fred Geremia Architects & Planners on behalf of Mark Fonte (owner), for alterations to convert the existing restaurant on the first floor into an eating & drinking establishment & retail space. And for addition & alterations to the 2nd floor from residential into offices. Having insufficient side-front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’). And insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’), on premises known as 1955 aka 1943 Central Park Avenue, Block: 4422 Lot: 8-14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5067 - Variance – (Compliance with ZBA Conditions) – Robert I. Eber, Esq. on behalf of Ferro Enterprises NY LLC (owner), to obtain approval from Zoning Board of Appeals for change in tenancy/use from retail/warehouse/auto glass, to office space (City of Yonkers use), in accordance with ZBA Case # 4538, Condition #12, on premises known as 1106 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6301 Lot: 19, Zone: “BA”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHARIMAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner's decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:
DECISIONS
# 4857-A – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Musa Sumreen (owner), on premises known as 61 Cresthill Road, Block: 4600 Lot: 255, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5019 – Area Variance –James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Remy Yonkers Property Corp. (owner), on premises known as 303-307 South Broadway, Block: 161 Lot: 15,17,19, Zone: “BA”.
# 5049 – Area Variance – Ersilia Laurino on behalf of herself (owner), on premises known as 811 Mile Square Road, Block: 6093 Lot: 11, Zone: “T”.
#5053 – Area Variance – James Veneruso, Esq. on behalf of Greyston Foundation, Inc. (owner), on premises known as 54 aka 56 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2017, Lot: 24, Zone: “CBD”.
# 5056- Area Variance – Frank Coppola, Esq. on behalf of Samer Marji (owner), on premises known as 301 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 2410 Lot: 97, Zone: “I”.
# 5058 – Use & Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP on behalf of Casco Bay Realty Ltd. Partnership (owner) & New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (lessee), on premises known as 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 405 Lot: 100, Zone: “BA”.
# 5059 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of N. James Sayegh M.D. (owner), on premises known as 381 aka 385 Palisade Avenue, Block: 2159 Lot: 47, Zone: “MG”.
# 5060 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of George Samaras (owner), on premises known as 243 New Main Street, Block Lot: 492 Lot: 11, Zone: “CM”.
# 5061 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Dean & Vicki Tatarian (owners), on premises known as 3 Byrd Place aka 50 Helena Avenue, Block: 4617, Lot: 15, Zone: “S-50”.
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
# 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. Whereas, gasoline pumps to be 20’ minimum from any property line (16.3’ & 17’ +/- proposed). Show compliance with Section 43-75A, on premises known as 1051 aka 1065 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6328 Lot: 49, Zone: “B”.
#5051 – Area Variance – David Robak, R.A. on behalf of Juan Ruiz (owner), to construct a 2-car parking space in the front yard of an existing 1-family dwelling. Whereas; parking within the minimum front yard not permitted, as per Section 43-56. Parking space to be 8’-6” wide & 18’-0 length, as per Section 43-143(9) (proposed 7.4’ x 16.5’). And exceeding the maximum height of a retaining wall in the minimum front yard (required 4’; proposed 9.5’) Section 43-41(D),on premises known as 186 Sedgewick Avenue, Block: 74 Lot: 53, Zone: “T”.
# 5062 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Leonidas Vlahopoulos (owner), alterations to convert retail space to a restaurant with outdoor dining. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 43-4 (required 12 for restaurant + 4 outdoor dining = 16 total; proposed – none), on premises known as 22 aka 24 Main Street, Block: 500 Lot: 3, Zone: “CBD”.
NEW HEARINGS:
# 5063 – Area Variance – David L. Mammina, Architect, on behalf of 185 Riverdale Avenue LLC (owner), to allow a roofed porch at the first floor entry doors with masonry columns to remain as built on a new 8-story senior housing project. Having insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 22.5’+/-) (scaled-survey to indicate), on premises known as 179 Riverdale Avenue, Block: 176 Lot: 9, Zone: “A”.
# 5064 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Joanne & Kevin Flynn (owners), to construct an addition for an expanded kitchen, bedroom & rear porch. Having insufficient rear yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 15’), on premises known as 51 Primrose Avenue aka 1 Alden Avenue, Block: 4524 Lot: 42, Zone: “S-75”.
# 5065 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of FWS Realty LLC (owner), for addition & alterations to convert an auto showroom/service agency into a motorcycle/service shop. Whereas, an Improvement to a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval as per Section 43-21G (automobile sales establishment). Insufficient aisle per Section 43-134A(12) and illustration #32 (24’ required; 16’+/- proposed). Parking within 10’ of the building not permitted, Section 44B (5), (5’+/- proposed). Insufficient parking space size per Section 43-134 A(9) (required: 8 ½’ x 18”; proposed 5’x10”), on premises known as 582 aka 584 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6056 Lot: 7 Zone: “B”.
# 5066 – Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Ben Stone Holding Corp. (owner), for alterations to an existing deli for a new storage area, using previous warehouse space. Whereas, the improvement of a non-conforming use requires ZBA approval (food & beverage store in a “CM” zone) as per Section 43-21.G., on premises known as 614 aka 610 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 3110 Lot: 1, Zone: “CM”.
# 5067 – Area Variance – Fred Geremia Architects & Planners on behalf of Mark Fonte (owner), for alterations to convert the existing restaurant on the first floor into an eating & drinking establishment & retail space. And for addition & alterations to the 2nd floor from residential into offices. Having insufficient side-front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’). And insufficient front yard, Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 25’; proposed 0’), on premises known as 1955 aka 1943 Central Park Avenue, Block: 4422 Lot: 8-14, Zone: “BR”.
# 5067 - Variance – (Compliance with ZBA Conditions) – Robert I. Eber, Esq. on behalf of Ferro Enterprises NY LLC (owner), to obtain approval from Zoning Board of Appeals for change in tenancy/use from retail/warehouse/auto glass, to office space (City of Yonkers use), in accordance with ZBA Case # 4538, Condition #12, on premises known as 1106 Yonkers Avenue, Block: 6301 Lot: 19, Zone: “BA”.
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHARIMAN
Monday, October 15, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Mayoral Debate Thursday at 7:00pm at Sarah Lawrence
Remember, this Thursday, October 11th,
at 7:00 pm is
Candidate's Night!
Reisinger Auditorium
Sarah Lawrence College
Appearing will be candidates for Mayor and City Council
This event has been organized especially for
Yonkers' East Side neighborhoods
For more information or to pose a question
to be asked by The League of Women Voters
at 7:00 pm is
Candidate's Night!
Reisinger Auditorium
Sarah Lawrence College
Appearing will be candidates for Mayor and City Council
This event has been organized especially for
Yonkers' East Side neighborhoods
For more information or to pose a question
to be asked by The League of Women Voters
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Planning Board Meeting Tomorrow at 5:30
Planning Board Meeting
Date: 10/10/2007 5:30 PM
city Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda not available on line at time of posting
Date: 10/10/2007 5:30 PM
city Hall - City Council Chambers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Agenda not available on line at time of posting
Regular City Council Meeting Tonight at 8:00pm
Council Chambers
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
To speak about a topic on the Agenda at the Committee of the Whole (7:30 pm), residents and guests need to sign-up by calling the City Clerk's office.
The City Council meetings begin at 8pm.
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/?page=10&recordid=1117&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
40 South Broadway, 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
To speak about a topic on the Agenda at the Committee of the Whole (7:30 pm), residents and guests need to sign-up by calling the City Clerk's office.
The City Council meetings begin at 8pm.
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING
http://www.cityofyonkers.com/?page=10&recordid=1117&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Patterson Crossing Road Rally Tomorrow: All Welcome
GRAND OPENING AT
THE RETREAT AT CARMEL CONDOMINIUMS?
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING COMMITTEE
Is sponsoring a ROAD RALLY To demonstrate the traffic congestion and destruction that
reckless development is bringing to our community The rally will begin at A&P in Patterson (intersection of Routes 22 and 311) at
3:00 pm Sunday, October 7. Be early!!
The rally will travel through Patterson down Route 311
past the proposed site of Patterson Crossing
then travel by Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel
and past Paul Camarda’s Carmel Office on Route 6
The rally will terminate at the home of Lori Kemp,
which has been devastated by the careless construction of senior housing projects.
Her home is in clear view of the Grand opening of the Retreat where we hope to send the developer with his supporters a clear message.
A visible demonstration will be held in order to show the developer, the construction company, any local officials and any potential clientele who will be attending the event that we refuse to concede to future destruction of Putnam County.
Post your car with appropriate signage. It is vital that all participants follow traffic laws to the letter. We do not want any incidents of tickets or traffic violations.
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING is a citizen-directed organization dedicated to the preservation of the Lake Carmel, Kent and Patterson communities. We oppose the Patterson Crossing project because it is detrimental to our communities' unique way of life.
http://stoppattersoncrossing.com/
THE RETREAT AT CARMEL CONDOMINIUMS?
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING COMMITTEE
Is sponsoring a ROAD RALLY To demonstrate the traffic congestion and destruction that
reckless development is bringing to our community The rally will begin at A&P in Patterson (intersection of Routes 22 and 311) at
3:00 pm Sunday, October 7. Be early!!
The rally will travel through Patterson down Route 311
past the proposed site of Patterson Crossing
then travel by Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel
and past Paul Camarda’s Carmel Office on Route 6
The rally will terminate at the home of Lori Kemp,
which has been devastated by the careless construction of senior housing projects.
Her home is in clear view of the Grand opening of the Retreat where we hope to send the developer with his supporters a clear message.
A visible demonstration will be held in order to show the developer, the construction company, any local officials and any potential clientele who will be attending the event that we refuse to concede to future destruction of Putnam County.
Post your car with appropriate signage. It is vital that all participants follow traffic laws to the letter. We do not want any incidents of tickets or traffic violations.
STOP PATTERSON CROSSING is a citizen-directed organization dedicated to the preservation of the Lake Carmel, Kent and Patterson communities. We oppose the Patterson Crossing project because it is detrimental to our communities' unique way of life.
http://stoppattersoncrossing.com/
Friday, October 5, 2007
Public HearingToday at City Hall 4:00pm
There will be a Public Hearing Today at City Hall at 4:00pm. regarding the New FEMA Flood Zones, which will become a local law after being signed by Mayor Amicone.
As of Time of Posting there is no reference or mention of this hearing on the City Website.
As of Time of Posting there is no reference or mention of this hearing on the City Website.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Yonkers City Council Special Meeting Tonight at 6:15pm
Yonkers City Council Called to Special Meeting
YONKERS, NY -- The Yonkers City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Yonkers City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, at 6:15 pm.
Agenda Items:
1. Resolution – human rights commission appointment - Byron Coleman.
2. Resolution – Human Rights Commission appointment - Lucille Ruth.
3. All other items properly coming before the Council.
YONKERS, NY -- The Yonkers City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Yonkers City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, at 6:15 pm.
Agenda Items:
1. Resolution – human rights commission appointment - Byron Coleman.
2. Resolution – Human Rights Commission appointment - Lucille Ruth.
3. All other items properly coming before the Council.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Special City Council Meeting Tomorrow
A Special City Council Meeting will Take Place Tomorrow;
Time and Place to be announced.
Time and Place to be announced.
SFC Downtown Development Public Presentation: Tonight 6:30pm
SFC Presentation
Will Library
6:30-8:30PM
Tonight Monday October 1st
Will Library
6:30-8:30PM
Tonight Monday October 1st
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