VILLAGE OF WOODBURY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
March 8, 2023
7:30 PM
MEETING HELD IN VILLAGE HALL

1. Executive Session
2. Approval and acceptance of previous minutes
3. New Business
4. Action on Decisions –
a) Achdus Unit 3B – Review decision for the construction of an addition to an existing seasonal single-family dwelling # 3B. Whereas pursuant to Section 310-43.2(C), nonconforming uses may be expanded by up to 10% of the floor area of the principal structure, subject to a special permit and certain findings of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Said property is located in the R-3A Zoning District along Schunnemunk Road in Highland Mills and is known on the Village of Woodbury Tax Maps as Section 213, Block 1, Lot 1.11
b) Welner – Review decision for the construction of a 10’ x 16’ storage shed in the front yard. Whereas pursuant to Section 310-11, accessory buildings may be permitted only in a rear yard, and whereas pursuant to Section 310-12(C)(3), any required yard shall be open space and entirely free of buildings other than a detached accessory building occupying not more than 25% of a required yard and setback from any lot line ½ the height of such accessory building, but in no case less than six feet. Said property is located in the R-0.25A Zoning District along Park Avenue in Highland Mills and is known on the Village of Woodbury Tax Maps as Section 220, Block 3, Lot 24.

5. Public Hearings -
A) Simcha- 2 First Ave. – Continuation of Public Hearing requesting a variance for modifications to an existing seasonal single-family dwelling, including the construction of a second story addition and the conversion of the dwelling to year-round use, with less than the required acreage, and which does not meet the front, side, or rear yard setbacks. Whereas pursuant to Section 310-26, the lot must meet the development standards provided for a single-family dwelling permitted in the district, and whereas pursuant to Section 310-43.2, nonconforming buildings may be remodeled or reconstructed provided that such action does not create any new noncompliance or increase in the degree of noncompliance. Said property is in the R-2A Zoning District on the corner of First Avenue and Schunnemunk Road in Highland Mills and is known on the Village of Woodbury Tax Maps as Section 214, Block 6, Lot 5.

B) 50 Smith Clove LLC _ Continuation of Public Hearing for the conversion of an existing laundromat to residential apartments. Whereas pursuant to Sections 310-6(F) and 310-7, the proposed conversion requires 22,000 square feet of lot area, where 11,753.3 square feet are provided, and whereas pursuant to Sections 310-6 and 310-42(A), ten (10) parking spaces are required for both uses, where six (6) are provided. And whereas pursuant to Section 310-40, no off-street parking shall be permitted within a required front yard in any district, and parking is proposed within the front yard. And whereas pursuant to Section 310-42(E)(2), for parking areas with ten (10) spaces or fewer, driveways are required to be ten (10) feet wide per lane, and whereas a total of 10.8-feet is provided. Said property is located in the HB Zoning District along Smith Clove Road in Central Valley and is known on the Village of Woodbury Tax Maps as Section 231, Block 3, Lot 3.

C) Yan – Public Hearing requesting variances for the construction of a single-family dwelling. Whereas pursuant to Section 310-7, properties in the R-1A district are required to have a minimum lot area of 43, 560sf, a minimum lot width of 125 feet, a minimum front yard setback of 40 feet, a minimum side yard setback of 30 feet, and a minimum setback for both side yards of 60 feet. Said property is located in the R1A Zoning District at 15 Shuit Place in Central Valley and is known on the Village of Woodbury Tax Maps as Section 228, Block 6, Lot 7.

D) Valdes Continuation of Public Hearing for a Special Permit to permit a second dwelling unit for a family member (Priscilla Arias), pursuant to Section 310-35 of the Village Code. Said property is located in the R1A Zoning District at 20 Abrams Road in Central Valley and is known on the Tax Maps as Section 226 Block 1 Lot 37.221.

E) Ross –Continuation of Public Hearing for a Special Permit to permit a second dwelling unit for a family member (Martina Espana), pursuant to Section 310-35 of the Village Code. Said property is located in the R1A Zoning District at 6 Carroll Drive in Highland Mills and is known on the Tax Maps as Section 202 Block 1 Lot 46.

Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes