Public hearing for zoning variances in Rye on April 16, 2026.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Appeals of the City of Rye, New York, will conduct an in-person meeting at the Locust Street Firehouse, 15 Locust Avenue on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm. The following applications requesting relief of Chapter 197 of the Zoning Code of the City of Rye will be heard: 25-54 43 Locust Avenue; Kenneth Haas and Ursula Serluca (Cont.) owner/applicant (tax map 146.07-2-37) to create a new mixed-use 3-story building with first-floor parking, 2nd-floor office, and 3rd-floor residential. The following variances are required: 1) 1 BLDG. STORY: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 13 (raising for potential flooding); 2) 4 parking spaces 197-28 Schedule of off-street parking requirements (1 parking space per 200 sq. ft. and 1 parking space for the 3rd floor residential space - C parking district); 3) 0.093 (18.6% or 582 sq. ft.) FAR: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 5 26-10 2 Lavender Lane; Fabio Cuetara (Cont.), owner/applicant (tax map 146.7-4-23) to install a 6' fence on the Midland Ave side of the property. The following variances are required: 1) 2.0 ft. CHAPTER 90 - FENCES AND WALLS - 90-4 - FRONT LINE FENCES (4FT FENCE - MAX ALLOWED, fence not permitted in ROW) 26-16 1 Hill Street; Chad & Jill Somerville, owner/applicant (tax map 146.19-6-81) to add a second floor over the left front side of the house, add a circular driveway in the front yard area. The following variances are required: 1) 24.42 ft. PARKING SETBACK: Article IV, §197-30.C (Parking in front yard setback, circular driveway - 2 curb cuts, and hammer head turn around) 26-17 23 Florence Avenue; 23 Florence Ave LLC, owner/applicant (tax map 146-.17-2-36) to Demolish existing house and build new 2 1/2 story single family wood frame house. The following variances are required: 1) 5.0 ft FRONT: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 8 (front yard roof over steps); 2) 0.50 ft. 1ST FLOOR ELEV.: Article V, §197-46.1 26-18 411 Milton Road; Barry McGowan, owner/applicant (tax map 146.19-5-5) to construct a new single-family residence. The following variances are required: 1) 2.20 ft FRONT: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 8 (to covered front stairs / roof); 2) 11.70 ft REAR: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 11 (Two story rear deck); 3) 1 BLDG. STORY: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 13; 4) 4.80 ft BLDG. HEIGHT: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 14; 5) 5.0 ft PARKING SETBACK: Article IV, §197-30.C (Parking in side yard); 6) 3.0 ft 1ST FLOOR ELEV.: Article V, §197-46.1 (13' BFE - 15' req'd - 18' proposed); 5) 0.324 (92.6% or 2,884 sq. ft.) FAR: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 5 26-19 45 Wainwright Street; James and Catherine McWilliam, owner/applicant (tax map 146.19-3-63) to complete interior renovation: kitchen, mudroom, office, dining room, and covered porch addition, plus exterior landing area. The following variances are required: 1) 16.25 ft FRONT: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 8 (to new balcony roof OH in front yard); 2) 10.0 ft FRONT: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 8 (to new portico roof OH in front yard); 3) 1.42 ONE SIDE: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 9 (to new balcony in side yard); 4) 13.67 ft REAR: Article VIII, §197-86, Table A, Col. 11 (to new balcony in the rear yard); 5) 5.0 ft PARKING SETBACK: Article IV, §197-30.C (parking in Front and side yard setback) Plans and other data pertaining to these applications are available by digital format for public inspection by visiting www.ryeny.gov. The link will be posted on the calendar event of the Board of Appeals Meeting. If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@ryeny.gov Exterior inspection of these properties will be made by Board members at various times between Thursday, April 09, 2026 and Thursday, April 16, 2026. Due to the possibility of a meeting cancellation or postponement of an application, applicants and interested parties should check the City website calendar for the most up-to-date information. Noga Ruttenberg Secretary, Board of Appeals Dated: March 31, 2026 12217010