Charter Revision Commission
8/4/2009 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 S. Broadway
Ceremonial Courtroom - 4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
A regular meeting of the Charter Revision Commission will immediately follow the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Charter Revision Commission of Yonkers Public Hearing August 4th 7:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING: Charter Revision Commission
8/4/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Ceremonial Courtroom - 4th Floor
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Charter Revision Commission of the City of Yonkers will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers on the following local laws for possible submission to referendum:
Proposed Local Law - 2009
A local law relating to the landmark review process: adding a new part to the Charter regarding the designation of landmarks and historic districts; requiring planning board approval for any new designation of landmarks and historic districts by the Landmarks Preservation Board; requiring the Landmarks Preservation Board to hold a public hearing prior to the Planning Board’s approval of a landmark or historic district; granting the right of appeal to the Planning Board to any owner of a property designated as a landmark or part of a historic district whose application for a certificate of appropriateness has been disapproved by the Landmarks Preservation Board.
and
Proposed Local Law - 2009
A local law relating to the police department: granting the police commissioner appointment authority for all department personnel; and eliminating obsolete language to conform with current practice.
Joan C. Deierlein
City Clerk
8/4/2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
Ceremonial Courtroom - 4th Floor
CORPORATION NOTICE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Charter Revision Commission of the City of Yonkers will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers on the following local laws for possible submission to referendum:
Proposed Local Law - 2009
A local law relating to the landmark review process: adding a new part to the Charter regarding the designation of landmarks and historic districts; requiring planning board approval for any new designation of landmarks and historic districts by the Landmarks Preservation Board; requiring the Landmarks Preservation Board to hold a public hearing prior to the Planning Board’s approval of a landmark or historic district; granting the right of appeal to the Planning Board to any owner of a property designated as a landmark or part of a historic district whose application for a certificate of appropriateness has been disapproved by the Landmarks Preservation Board.
and
Proposed Local Law - 2009
A local law relating to the police department: granting the police commissioner appointment authority for all department personnel; and eliminating obsolete language to conform with current practice.
Joan C. Deierlein
City Clerk
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Two articles on the Yonkers Water Taxi Service
http://yonkerstribune.typepad.com/yonkers_tribune/2009/07/empire-state-development-corp-to-extend-new-york-water-taxis-yonkersmanhattan-commuter-service-by-he.html
http://www.lohud.com/article/20090729/NEWS02/907290337/1246/NEWS0224/Yonkers-ferry-service-stays-afloat-with--300G-loan
http://www.lohud.com/article/20090729/NEWS02/907290337/1246/NEWS0224/Yonkers-ferry-service-stays-afloat-with--300G-loan
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS) Monthly Meeting Wednesday July 29th 10:30pm
Board of Contract and Supply (BOCS)
Monthly Meeting
7/29/2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
Monthly Meeting
7/29/2009 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mayor's Reception Room
City Hall, 40 South Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
Budget/Education/Real Estate Joint Committe Meeting - July 28, 2009 at 6:30pm
Please be advised that an Education Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., 4th floor City Hall.
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
1. To address and discuss Inspector General Philip A. Zisman’s proposed audit of the Yonkers Board of Education health and welfare fund payments.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Municipal Administration to send the appropriate personnel to the meeting.
Inspector General Philip A. Zisman will be in attendance.
Please provide positive confirmation of representatives from the school district (Board Trustees, Superintendent, and/or relevant personnel)
Thank you.
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM in the Ceremonial Court Room, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Presentation from Stew Leonard on new LED sign for Yonkers store.
2. Discussion on the Transfer of City owned land adjacent to Precision Valve for manufacturing project.
3. Update on off-street parking resolution:
1. General Ordinance – amending Section 43-130 of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers in regard to New Buildings or Structures exempt from providing off-street parking and loading.
4. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.
The following item(s) will be on the Agenda:
1. To address and discuss Inspector General Philip A. Zisman’s proposed audit of the Yonkers Board of Education health and welfare fund payments.
2. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Municipal Administration to send the appropriate personnel to the meeting.
Inspector General Philip A. Zisman will be in attendance.
Please provide positive confirmation of representatives from the school district (Board Trustees, Superintendent, and/or relevant personnel)
Thank you.
Please be advised that a Real Estate Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM in the Ceremonial Court Room, Yonkers City Hall, 4th Floor.
The following items will be on the Agenda:
1. Presentation from Stew Leonard on new LED sign for Yonkers store.
2. Discussion on the Transfer of City owned land adjacent to Precision Valve for manufacturing project.
3. Update on off-street parking resolution:
1. General Ordinance – amending Section 43-130 of the Zoning Code of the City of Yonkers in regard to New Buildings or Structures exempt from providing off-street parking and loading.
4. Any additional items that may properly come before this Committee.
We ask the Administration to please have the appropriate Commissioners/Departments Heads/Directors or their representatives attend the meeting so they can address issues relating to their departments.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Public Hearing Monday July 27th at 5:30pm
Public Hearing
244 South Broadway
Monday, July 27, 2009
5:30 pm
City Hall, Yonkers
Mayor's Reception Room
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
244 South Broadway
Monday, July 27, 2009
5:30 pm
City Hall, Yonkers
Mayor's Reception Room
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting Wednesday July 22nd at 7pm
Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting
7/22/2009 7:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
7/22/2009 7:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Conference Room
40 South Broadway
NO AGENDA AVAILABLE AT TIME OF POSTING
Planning Board Special Meeting July 22nd 2009 at 5:30pm
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN, PLANNING BUREAU
CONFERENCE ROOM, SUITE 300, 3RD FLOOR,
87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE, YONKERS, NY.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN [PREVIOUSLY USED AS STORAGE TO BECOME A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM] AT BLOCK: 3307 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1291 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
TOM HAYNES, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN, PLANNING BUREAU
CONFERENCE ROOM, SUITE 300, 3RD FLOOR,
87 NEPPERHAN AVENUE, YONKERS, NY.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN [PREVIOUSLY USED AS STORAGE TO BECOME A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM] AT BLOCK: 3307 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1291 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
TOM HAYNES, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting July 21st 2009 at 6:00pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
7/21/2009 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall-4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA 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, JULY 21, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, 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:
#5042-A - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Warburton Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 6 a/k/a 4 Warburton Avenue, Block 2003, Lot 1, Zone: "CBD".
#5157 - Area Variance & Improvement/Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use - Smith, Buss & Jacobs on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), on premises known as 322 Yonkers Avenue, Block 388, Lot 100, Zone: "I".
#5160 - Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use - Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), on premises known as 307 a/k/a 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block 4001, Lots 125 & 133, Zone: "BR".
#5161 - Use & Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of M. Mesquita (owner), on premises known as 402 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2365, Lot 18, Zone "CM".
#5162 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of Parkledge Apartments (owner), on premises known as 220 a/k/a 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block 405, Lots 29-33, Zone: "BA".
#5163 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of 61-65 Central Avenue, LLC (owner) & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 61-65 Central Park Avenue, Block 6004, Lot 1, Zone: "B".
#5164 - Area Variance - James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of Catherine La Banca (owner), on premises known as 2 Royal Street, Block 5190, Lot 13, Zone: "T".
#5165 - Area Variance - Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLC, on behalf of Manor House Square LLC (owner), on premises known as 2 Manor House Square, Block 2003, Lot 13, Zone: "CBD".
#5166 - Use Variance/Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Use - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Paul Reid (owner), on premises known as 273 Kimball Avenue, Block 6175, Lot 47, Zone: "S-75".
#5168 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Geraldine Soriano (contract vendee), on premises known as 354 Riverdale Avenue, Block 129, Lot 44, Zone: "BA".
#5169 - Area Variance - Edward D'Amore, R.A., on behalf of Jesus & Kelcy Pichardo (owners), on premises known as 31 Durst Place, Block 6078, Lot 53, Zone: "S-50".
#5171 - Area Variance - Andrew Balint, Esq., on behalf of James Carnicelli (owner), on premises known as 28 Inverness Road, Block 4965, Lot 60, Zone: S-200.
NEW HEARINGS
#5167 - Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance - James A. Gibbons, P.E., on behalf of Zeqir Demiraj (owner), to construct a new 1-family dwelling adjacent to the existing 3-family dwelling, whereas the intensification of a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval. The house on Lot 26 is a 3-family dwelling in an S-50 Zone (ref. Yonkers Zoning Ordinance 43-21.B.1). Insufficient lot area per family per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 square feet, proposed 1,666.7 square feet) (per family), on premises known as 23 Desmond Avenue, Block 5327, Lot 26 & 27.28, Zone: "S-50".
# 5172 - Area Variance - Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), to construct a new 2-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum allowable number of stories (required 2 ½ maximum; proposed 3 ½), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3), on premises known as 215 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 25, Zone: "M".
# 5173 - Area Variance - Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), to construct a new 2-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum allowable number of stories (required 2 ½ maximum; proposed 3 ½), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3), on premises known as 221 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 23, Zone: "M".
# 5174 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kevin Hughs (owner), to renovate the existing service station by adding a one & two story addition to create a total of three (3) service bays on the left side of the premises with a convenience store located on the right side of the premises, and a canopy over the gas pumps. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 4, (required 8; proposed 6). Parking in minimum front yard setback is not permitted, as per Section 43-133.A.3. Parking within 10' of a building is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Parking within 5' of a property line is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. No required parking space shall be located within 10' of any existing right-of-way line of a public street, as per Section 43-134.A.4, on premises known as 487 Central Park Avenue, Block: 6117 Lot: 9, Zone: "B".
# 5175 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Michael Rafferty (owner), to legalize an open air wood deck in rear yard of existing premises. Having insufficient rear yard (required 25'; proposed 0') as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3. A deck may not cover more than 40% of a rear yard (proposed 42 %+/-) as per Section 43-41.A.3., on premises known as 22 Lindsey Street, Block: 6053 Lot: 40, Zone: "T".
# 5176 - Area Variance - Christopher Allocco, Esq. on behalf of Stuart Kelso (owner), to permit the redivision of lots 77 & 78 by moving the lot line five feet to the north, and the construction of a two-family dwelling on the proposed lot 79. Whereas, the proposed lot 77 (Improved 1-family), insufficient lot width as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50'; proposed 30'). Insufficient lot area, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 sq.ft; proposed 3,000 sq.ft). Insufficient parking as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 2; proposed 0). Proposed Lot 79 (Vacant - proposed 2-family), insufficient lot width as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50'; proposed 45'). Insufficient lot area/lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 sq.ft/2,500 sq.ft; proposed 4,500sq.ft/2,250 sq.ft). Exceeding maximum height of retaining wall within minimum front yard per Section 43-41D(3)(a) (required 4' maximum; proposed 9' +/-), on premises known as 68-72 Hancock Avenue, Block: 68, Lots: 77, 78, 79, Zone: "T".
# 5177 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder, LLP on behalf of 1-3 Remsen Road Corp. (owner), & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), to construct a wireless communication facility on the existing building, consisting of small panel antennas mounted within penthouse extensions along with related equipment on the rooftop. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 35'; proposed 71.5'+/-), on premises know as 1-3 Remsen Road aka 57 Newport Road, Block: 4350 Lot: 150, Zone: "MG".
# 5178 - Area Variance -Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Midchester Jewish Center (owner) & Father Dimitri Darwish (contract vendee), to construct a new roof & make interior alterations to the existing vacant building for a place of worship & school. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3& Section 43-35C(2) (required 24'; proposed 11'-2"+/-). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & Section 43-35C(2) (required 50'; proposed 33'-6"+/-), on premises known as 222 aka 236 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lots: 1,13, Zone: "S-100".
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
7/21/2009 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall-4th Floor
Yonkers, New York 10701
AGENDA 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, JULY 21, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, 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:
#5042-A - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Warburton Realty Corp. (owner), on premises known as 6 a/k/a 4 Warburton Avenue, Block 2003, Lot 1, Zone: "CBD".
#5157 - Area Variance & Improvement/Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use - Smith, Buss & Jacobs on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), on premises known as 322 Yonkers Avenue, Block 388, Lot 100, Zone: "I".
#5160 - Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use - Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP on behalf of Bharat Gandhi (owner), on premises known as 307 a/k/a 323 Tuckahoe Road, Block 4001, Lots 125 & 133, Zone: "BR".
#5161 - Use & Area Variance & Improvement of a Non-Conforming Use - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of M. Mesquita (owner), on premises known as 402 Saw Mill River Road, Block 2365, Lot 18, Zone "CM".
#5162 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of Parkledge Apartments (owner), on premises known as 220 a/k/a 230 Yonkers Avenue, Block 405, Lots 29-33, Zone: "BA".
#5163 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder LLP on behalf of 61-65 Central Avenue, LLC (owner) & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), on premises known as 61-65 Central Park Avenue, Block 6004, Lot 1, Zone: "B".
#5164 - Area Variance - James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of Catherine La Banca (owner), on premises known as 2 Royal Street, Block 5190, Lot 13, Zone: "T".
#5165 - Area Variance - Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLC, on behalf of Manor House Square LLC (owner), on premises known as 2 Manor House Square, Block 2003, Lot 13, Zone: "CBD".
#5166 - Use Variance/Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Use - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Paul Reid (owner), on premises known as 273 Kimball Avenue, Block 6175, Lot 47, Zone: "S-75".
#5168 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Geraldine Soriano (contract vendee), on premises known as 354 Riverdale Avenue, Block 129, Lot 44, Zone: "BA".
#5169 - Area Variance - Edward D'Amore, R.A., on behalf of Jesus & Kelcy Pichardo (owners), on premises known as 31 Durst Place, Block 6078, Lot 53, Zone: "S-50".
#5171 - Area Variance - Andrew Balint, Esq., on behalf of James Carnicelli (owner), on premises known as 28 Inverness Road, Block 4965, Lot 60, Zone: S-200.
NEW HEARINGS
#5167 - Intensification of a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance - James A. Gibbons, P.E., on behalf of Zeqir Demiraj (owner), to construct a new 1-family dwelling adjacent to the existing 3-family dwelling, whereas the intensification of a non-conforming use requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval. The house on Lot 26 is a 3-family dwelling in an S-50 Zone (ref. Yonkers Zoning Ordinance 43-21.B.1). Insufficient lot area per family per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 square feet, proposed 1,666.7 square feet) (per family), on premises known as 23 Desmond Avenue, Block 5327, Lot 26 & 27.28, Zone: "S-50".
# 5172 - Area Variance - Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), to construct a new 2-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum allowable number of stories (required 2 ½ maximum; proposed 3 ½), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3), on premises known as 215 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 25, Zone: "M".
# 5173 - Area Variance - Mario Canteros, Architect on behalf of Jimmy Rugova (owner), to construct a new 2-family dwelling. Exceeding maximum allowable number of stories (required 2 ½ maximum; proposed 3 ½), as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3), on premises known as 221 Sommerville Place, Block: 2438 Lot: 23, Zone: "M".
# 5174 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Kevin Hughs (owner), to renovate the existing service station by adding a one & two story addition to create a total of three (3) service bays on the left side of the premises with a convenience store located on the right side of the premises, and a canopy over the gas pumps. Having insufficient parking, as per Section 43-128 & Table 4, (required 8; proposed 6). Parking in minimum front yard setback is not permitted, as per Section 43-133.A.3. Parking within 10' of a building is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. Parking within 5' of a property line is not permitted, as per Section 43-44.B.5. No required parking space shall be located within 10' of any existing right-of-way line of a public street, as per Section 43-134.A.4, on premises known as 487 Central Park Avenue, Block: 6117 Lot: 9, Zone: "B".
# 5175 - Area Variance - Andrew Romano, Esq on behalf of Michael Rafferty (owner), to legalize an open air wood deck in rear yard of existing premises. Having insufficient rear yard (required 25'; proposed 0') as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3. A deck may not cover more than 40% of a rear yard (proposed 42 %+/-) as per Section 43-41.A.3., on premises known as 22 Lindsey Street, Block: 6053 Lot: 40, Zone: "T".
# 5176 - Area Variance - Christopher Allocco, Esq. on behalf of Stuart Kelso (owner), to permit the redivision of lots 77 & 78 by moving the lot line five feet to the north, and the construction of a two-family dwelling on the proposed lot 79. Whereas, the proposed lot 77 (Improved 1-family), insufficient lot width as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50'; proposed 30'). Insufficient lot area, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 sq.ft; proposed 3,000 sq.ft). Insufficient parking as per Section 43-128, Table 43-4 (required 2; proposed 0). Proposed Lot 79 (Vacant - proposed 2-family), insufficient lot width as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 50'; proposed 45'). Insufficient lot area/lot area per family, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 5,000 sq.ft/2,500 sq.ft; proposed 4,500sq.ft/2,250 sq.ft). Exceeding maximum height of retaining wall within minimum front yard per Section 43-41D(3)(a) (required 4' maximum; proposed 9' +/-), on premises known as 68-72 Hancock Avenue, Block: 68, Lots: 77, 78, 79, Zone: "T".
# 5177 - Use & Area Variance - Snyder & Snyder, LLP on behalf of 1-3 Remsen Road Corp. (owner), & Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (lessee), to construct a wireless communication facility on the existing building, consisting of small panel antennas mounted within penthouse extensions along with related equipment on the rooftop. Whereas, the proposed use is not permitted, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-1. Exceeding maximum permitted height, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 (required 35'; proposed 71.5'+/-), on premises know as 1-3 Remsen Road aka 57 Newport Road, Block: 4350 Lot: 150, Zone: "MG".
# 5178 - Area Variance -Andrew Romano, Esq. on behalf of Midchester Jewish Center (owner) & Father Dimitri Darwish (contract vendee), to construct a new roof & make interior alterations to the existing vacant building for a place of worship & school. Having insufficient side yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3& Section 43-35C(2) (required 24'; proposed 11'-2"+/-). Insufficient front yard, as per Section 43-27, Table 43-3 & Section 43-35C(2) (required 50'; proposed 33'-6"+/-), on premises known as 222 aka 236 Grandview Blvd. Block: 4600 Lots: 1,13, Zone: "S-100".
JOSEPH CIANCIULLI
CHAIRMAN, ZBA
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Charter Revision Commission Meeting Thursday July 16th at 7pm
Charter Revision Commission Meeting
7/16/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - MRR
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
7/16/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - MRR
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Green Policy Task Force Meeting July 15th at 6:30pm
Green Policy Task Force
7/15/2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4th floor conference room
City Hall, 40 S. Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
7/15/2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4th floor conference room
City Hall, 40 S. Broadway
Yonkers, New York 10701
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Empire Zone Taxbreaks to end for Yonkers and Mount Vernon
http://www.lohud.com/article/20090709/BUSINESS01/907090373/1246/NEWS0224
To view businesses in the Empire Zone in Yonkers go to Foil Yonkers website:
http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/total-businesses-certified-in-yonkers.html
To view businesses in the Empire Zone in Yonkers go to Foil Yonkers website:
http://foilyonkers.blogspot.com/2009/03/total-businesses-certified-in-yonkers.html
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Charter Revision Commission Meeting Thursday July 9th at 7:00pm
Charter Revision Commission Meeting
7/9/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - MRR
7/9/2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
City Hall - 40 South Broadway
2nd Floor - MRR
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
RCCY ALERT FOR TOMORROW'S PLANNING BOARD MEETING AT 5:30PM July 8th 2009
RCCY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
(914) 912-0509
DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Yonkers City Hall - 4th Floor, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY
AGENDA: 353 units for 1105-1135 Warburton Ave
(Ginsburg property - for more details see agenda item #14 below)
43 units for 1189 Warburton Ave
(Espinal property - for more details see agenda item #6 below)
ALL CONCERNED RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM,
CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
LOUIS MAGGIOTTO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 3. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AND 24 HOUR USE AT
BLOCK: 6237 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 931 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ANDREW BALINT, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE A PROPOSED PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAN REVIEW/ COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (FORMER LOCKWOOD
PUBLIC HEARING LUMBER SITE) AT BLOCK: 2365 LOTS: 1, 3, 6, 7 & 12 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 380 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
DAVE BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3570 LOTS: 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18 ON
APPLICATION THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1189 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 7. REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE
MAP CHANGE A PORTION OF MANHATTAN AVENUE A PUBLIC STREET PURSUANT TO SECTION 29 OF THE GENERAL CITY LAW.
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BUSINESS AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 175 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 10 HERMANN PLACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 9. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED PLANNED
REVIEW SHOPPING CENTER AT BLOCK: 4800 LOTS: 10 & 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2248 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STEPHEN ROBINS, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE BUILDING AT BLOCK: 5070 LOT: 50 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1025 AKA 999 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (FORMER LORAL BUILDING) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE A PROPOSED 24 HOUR AND CONVENIENCE
PLAN REVIEW/ STORE USE AT BLOCK: 28 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY
PUBLIC HEARING KNOWN AS 597 SOUTH BROADWAY PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE PAD AND STEP AT BLOCK: 46 LOT: 17 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 211 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STEVEN COSTA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW &nbs p; CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN [PREVIOUSLY USED AS STORAGE TO BECOME A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM] AT BLOCK: 3307 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1291 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
TOM HAYNES, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
PRELIMINARY 14. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE
SITE PLAN HOUSING APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 353 UNIT
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3370 LOT: 32 ON
HOUSING &nbs p; THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON
APPLICATION AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL ORLANDI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TBD
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS 15. COMMUNICATIONS
16. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
River Communities Coalition of Yonkers
(914) 912-0509
DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Yonkers City Hall - 4th Floor, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY
AGENDA: 353 units for 1105-1135 Warburton Ave
(Ginsburg property - for more details see agenda item #14 below)
43 units for 1189 Warburton Ave
(Espinal property - for more details see agenda item #6 below)
ALL CONCERNED RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
87 Nepperhan Avenue, Room 320
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914) 377-6555
Fax (914) 377-6552
CITY OF YONKERS Philip A. Amicone, Mayor
PLANNING BOARD Roman Kozicky, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA YONKERS, NEW YORK
AGENDA: FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YONKERS PLANNING
BOARD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8,
2009 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CEREMONIAL COURTROOM,
CITY HALL, 4TH FLOOR, YONKERS, NY.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MATTER REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HEARD AFTER 7 P.M. ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC COMMENT.
MINUTES:
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 2009.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
REVIEW EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOT AT BLOCK: 3285 LOT: 205 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 AUSTIN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
LOUIS MAGGIOTTO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
ZONING 3. REFERRAL FROM THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AMENDING THE CITY OF YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO BULK OF DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS AND USES
A. SEQRA: TO BE DETERMINED
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT/ SITE FOR THE PROPOSED LEGALIZATION OF A GAS
PLAN REVIEW STATION CONVENIENCE STORE AND 24 HOUR USE AT
BLOCK: 6237 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 931 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
ANDREW BALINT, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 5. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE A PROPOSED PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAN REVIEW/ COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (FORMER LOCKWOOD
PUBLIC HEARING LUMBER SITE) AT BLOCK: 2365 LOTS: 1, 3, 6, 7 & 12 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 380 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
DAVE BARBUTI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING- CLOSED
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3570 LOTS: 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18 ON
APPLICATION THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1189 WARBURTON AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
ALFRED DELBELLO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OFFICIAL 7. REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE
MAP CHANGE A PORTION OF MANHATTAN AVENUE A PUBLIC STREET PURSUANT TO SECTION 29 OF THE GENERAL CITY LAW.
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: CITY COUNCIL
B. RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSAL
SITE PLAN 8. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BUSINESS AT BLOCK: 4001 LOT: 175 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 10 HERMANN PLACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 9. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED PLANNED
REVIEW SHOPPING CENTER AT BLOCK: 4800 LOTS: 10 & 60 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2248 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STEPHEN ROBINS, REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 10. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE BUILDING AT BLOCK: 5070 LOT: 50 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1025 AKA 999 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE (FORMER LORAL BUILDING) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
JAMES VENERUSO, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SPECIAL USE 11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PERMIT/ SITE A PROPOSED 24 HOUR AND CONVENIENCE
PLAN REVIEW/ STORE USE AT BLOCK: 28 LOT: 1 ON THE PROPERTY
PUBLIC HEARING KNOWN AS 597 SOUTH BROADWAY PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE VII OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE.
MICHAEL CALVI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 12. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED
REVIEW CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE PAD AND STEP AT BLOCK: 46 LOT: 17 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 211 MCLEAN AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
STEVEN COSTA, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
SITE PLAN 13. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED
REVIEW &nbs p; CHANGE TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN [PREVIOUSLY USED AS STORAGE TO BECOME A MULTIPURPOSE ROOM] AT BLOCK: 3307 LOT: 10 ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1291 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD PURSUANT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
TOM HAYNES, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: UNLISTED ACTION
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
PRELIMINARY 14. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AFFORDABLE
SITE PLAN HOUSING APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 353 UNIT
REVIEW/AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT BLOCK: 3370 LOT: 32 ON
HOUSING &nbs p; THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1105-1135 WARBURTON
APPLICATION AVENUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLES IX AND ARTICLE XV OF THE YONKERS ZONING ORDINANCE
MICHAEL ORLANDI, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROPOSAL
A. SEQRA: TBD
LEAD AGENCY: PLANNING BOARD
B. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
OTHER
BUSINESS 15. COMMUNICATIONS
16. SCHEDULE WORK SESSIONS AS NECESSARY
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting Thursday July 2nd 2009
Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting
7/2/2009 7:00 PM
City Hall - Ceremonial Court Room
40 South Broadway
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
7/2/2009 7:00 PM
City Hall - Ceremonial Court Room
40 South Broadway
No Agenda Available at Time of Posting
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