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Attorney Greg Varian, representing owner Pren Chuni, told the board he had submitted a statement of principal points and Google Earth satellite imagery showing the lower deck existed by February 2004. Varian said building department records also show a 1969 violation for construction without a permit that likely references the lower deck.

\"We have submitted Google Earth satellite generated imagery proving that this very same deck was built no later than 02/2004,\" Varian said. He told the board that researching neighboring properties' permit histories would be costly and not dispositive; instead he offered the satellite imagery and the building department violation history as showing the decks existed prior to the owner's purchase in 2024.

The application sought relief to legalize a lower-level 12.5-by-16-foot deck and an upper-level 12-by-12-foot deck. The board identified two specific dimensional variances: a side-yard setback of 3.5 feet where 6 feet is required, and a rear-yard setback of 26.61 feet where 30 feet is required in the R2-7 zone. After applying the standard balancing test for area variances, a board member noted the decks are to the rear of the property and largely screened from public view; satellite imagery also showed similar deck sizes on adjacent properties.

A motion to approve the variances passed unanimously. The board’s approval legalizes the existing structures but does not substitute for required building permits or inspections; the applicant must still secure any needed building-department approvals before construction or alteration.

Board members did not record any neighborhood opposition at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning","oneSentenceSummary","The board granted area variances to legalize an existing lower-level 12.5-by-16-foot deck and an upper-level 12-by-12-foot deck at 53 Rose Street, citing evidence that the lower deck predated the owner's 2024 purchase and neighborhood context.","taxTitle","New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York","taxId",76423,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428962,"Zoning board approves second-story addition over garage at 35 Ernest Drive",396,278000,674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130&start=278&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6428962/New-York/Zoning-board-approves-second-story-addition-over-garage-at-35-Ernest-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428962-e4a6f8d94fe848d1b58b184a9a0156f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447841&Signature=X9Oo-cZqUT8VgGwmfWTAggRhw8t9BtmGUaMruXBLjKo~lL~ujDyVXjY25ETqMvHPPFdlXy5RNHxKbFsREhwLzvwpL6Z3nk05pTMfQNHNkY48KHbGkFbunkQmnRMldyr1fvBzrDJVp5wvVPPF-lUExaYn4QnuQ40nN0u2PtGniyS4mhy-exmVd~FQTmqly9CS1iwUKRIKkwAvRWiewM~OtqgYIWJp8z5dwQv0qmgC0k0jRoIn0Ati4bnXR0NWKK-rQWc41Ymp87rE~2lppjt6Vm11IEPm3w6S077dTfrmmPaD6eJYKxgwBK~JZ4Qf15yNNxXjjpXH4~phGwvRRpgx8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals on an evening meeting approved an area variance allowing a second-floor expansion over an existing garage at 35 Ernest Drive to create a two-bedroom unit.

The addition — which the applicant said represents 150 additional square feet of living space after a re-calculation of existing attic area — was approved after the board found the change would not expand the building footprint and would not cause adverse neighborhood impacts.

Danielle DeVito of Pencil Projects Architecture Studio, representing the applicant, told the board that when the team rechecked the home's square footage they determined about 200 square feet that had been counted as new in the prior filing should have been counted as existing attic area, leaving 150 square feet of new interior area. DeVito said the proposal does not increase impervious surface or modify the home's footprint.

Board members reviewed the usual balancing test for area variances, including whether the benefit could be achieved by other means and whether the change would impair neighborhood character. A board member noted the expansion is placed over an existing garage and does not enlarge the building envelope. The board also concluded the project would not create adverse physical or environmental effects.

The recorded motion to grant the area variance described the proposal as exceeding the maximum permitted floor-area ratio in the R1-10 zone (the applicant cited a proposed FAR of 0.44 versus a 0.35 maximum) and authorized the requested relief. The motion passed with all present board members voting yes.

The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the variance finding. The applicant may proceed with permitting consistent with the granted area variance and with any standard building department review required for construction.","The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance to allow a 150-square-foot interior increase and a two-bedroom addition over an existing garage at 35 Ernest Drive. The board found the change would not alter the building footprint and approved the request unanimously.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428955,"ZBA approves fiberglass pool at 79 Burrard Road North, citing neighborhood support; vote 5–1",1847,1850000,2517,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130&start=1850&end=2","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6428955/New-York/ZBA-approves-fiberglass-pool-at-79-Burrard-Road-North-citing-neighborhood-support-vote-51","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428955-94b862d564ebab0955346016515008cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447841&Signature=mCaFDB-OL3ENYeSsd7yrR~DPd~VnXPTUBdM15xO0HtNNfBptHCyzpUiCSNEFvKAzddKML0vEku9qeDlR~f8exdWRIa-qK72-rZsC-3THfDc6K79SylWAyjgn5KkMWsyyM6fE6fNYfFBXwOh-E9WAvooHxRNvi8IiDZynBKvdXMRS33qV6DTkSTQcl4en-lslGhenygFhuWOrSd6-DPLfmo4efnR8OJGWJnTTWeVtQivEolPopnvieTn0iBSk9yp3SKVOm0tIgznmRwGrClXI8i1hK8hDTGS~089LrxdENVjBpqRBDdj7dV3z4lKhssvx5v-Y0hEFaGeXFicOJzsttA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals granted variances to allow installation of a prefabricated fiberglass swimming pool and associated fencing and screening at 79 Burrard Road North, approving the request on a 5–1 vote.

Homeowner David Noel told the board he had collected about 24 signatures from neighbors and delivered letters of support to the building department in advance of the hearing. \"I was able to get approximately 24 signatures from, all my neighbors,\" Noel said. He said two adjacent properties submitted letters supporting the project.

Noel asked for two setback variances to locate the pool: a rear-yard setback of 15 feet where 20 feet is required, and a side-yard setback of 15 feet where 20 feet is required. He told the board the pool is a prefabricated fiberglass product available in set sizes; the size that suits his site and family is 35 feet long and cannot readily be shortened by the manufacturer. He also described a three-foot retaining wall and proposed evergreen screening and required safety fencing.

A board member noted the applicant had submitted multiple letters of neighborhood support and said the pool would be screened from most public view. While one board member voted no, the motion carried with five yes votes.

The board made findings under the standard balancing test for area variances, citing neighborhood support, screening and fencing, and lack of anticipated adverse drainage or environmental impacts. The approval requires the owner to obtain the usual building-department permits and comply with fencing and safety requirements.","The board granted area variances to permit a prefabricated fiberglass pool to be installed within the rear and side setbacks at 79 Burrard Road North. The decision passed 5–1 after the homeowner presented neighborhood letters and petitions in support.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428957,"ZBA delays decision on 14 Russell Avenue conversion; architect must return with fuller variance justification",689,1089000,1778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130&start=1089&end=1778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907215-58b30a62c2e275138308a37c111ca130/thumbnail_1089000.jpg","/articles/6428957/New-York/ZBA-delays-decision-on-14-Russell-Avenue-conversion-architect-must-return-with-fuller-variance-justification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428957-91ab4ebf92fdfe554b41bafd37119405/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447841&Signature=fI0BrfvS4a42w18RYKCsUYNAsdUKqrrGsZzp5jgc4AMfgfuQ40EQgZydtr-1kgWNi2rKiNanxBrYTC8qHdtNIOzZtVjB6jP-jiSEs9ArqAPucMnj4odO-YKS108rOXub8rBNEN7OgqzGpNYEslfcWToTYCz5ZYvwSbv82GBg9Hwa6M0vBhn0-bWAWetupioF6G8jj6mL2YXlmrCtzGeqkIUy0CgPVCOuzoXN0-E00VKz9swgRDxjCg0OIusA77uVd~hQdOEXnBS932P3fyCB24LukFbaXX02JKF3h-BgStY2Wap9taVrq098ahB5yNxaYL~pnj92~uZuiuUx33lR5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing on an application to convert an existing commercial building at 14 Russell Avenue to a two-family dwelling and to renew previously granted variances. The matter was adjourned to the board’s Nov. 5 meeting so the applicant’s architect can present, in person, a fuller justification for each of five requested variances.

Jose Luis, speaking for AirQPC Architecture, and property owner Harold Cabrera appeared. The owner told the board he purchased the property in February 2024 and said he intended to move his family to New Rochelle. The board said the written submission of principal points did not address all five factors the board considers for each variance and asked that the architect explain, for each variance, why it satisfies those factors.

A board member told the applicants, \"5 variances is a lot of variances. And as everybody has said, we do need justification for each and every one.\" The board advised the applicant to return with the project architect and to address all five balancing-test factors in the principal-points letter for each variance. The application cites a lot area of 2,708 square feet versus a stated minimum requirement of 3,500 square feet for two-family properties in the submission, and a parking requirement the applicant said cannot be met (applicant said two spaces are available where four are required).

The applicant asked for an adjournment, which the board granted. Regina O’Hare, clerk for the Department of Buildings, told the audience, \"Wednesday, November 5 is the next meeting. There'll be a sign. You do not get re-noticed, just so you know. And it'll be on our website.\" The board encouraged the architect to consult with city staff before the next appearance to refine the principal points.

No formal vote on the merits was taken at this meeting; the matter remains open pending submission of the requested information and the architect’s in-person presentation.","The board continued the public hearing on a proposed two-family conversion and five variances for 14 Russell Avenue to the Nov. 5 meeting, instructing the applicant to supply complete principal points addressing the five-factor variance test for each variance.","actionData","errors"]

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