Public hearing for zoning board meeting on March 3, 2026, regarding various cases.

CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF APPEALS ON ZONING AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 331, Article XV, Section 134, of the Zoning Chapter of the New Rochelle Code, that a Regular Meeting will be held by the Board of Appeals on Zoning, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm for the adjourned cases and new cases regarding the applications listed below. The BAZ welcomes all written comments from the public on applications to be heard by the Board. Time Permitting, we will welcome comments to the Board delivered orally at the hearing. The Chair reserves the right to limit the time and number of speakers on any matter before the Board: ADJOURNED CASES CASE #28-2025 SANDRA PITTERSON-COHEN, for permission to legalize conversion of garage to habitable space and interior alteration of basement to create finished spaces and a new bathroom and bar area. Legalization of converting attic to finished habitable space with bathroom. Proposed alteration of existing driveway to create 2 outdoor parking spaces (Legalize Existing)*; whereas the +0.54 FAR/4,164 sq.ft. GFA to be legalized is more than the maximum permitted of 0.35/2,700 sq. ft. (existing non-conforming=+0.44/3,417 sft.) in an R1-7.5 Zoned District, at the premises 93 Glenwood Avenue, Block 1479, Lot 30 [area variance] CASE #7-2026 MUSA AUWALU, for permission to demolish the existing abandoned building for construction of 3 attached dwelling units, 3-story high, with 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space each; whereas the proposed 3 attached dwelling units within 1 building is more than the maximum permitted of 2 units per building; whereas the proposed +0.70 FAR/6,402 sf GFA exceeds the maximum permitted of 0.5 / 4,560.3 sf; whereas the proposed +3,040, sf lot area per dwelling unit is less than the minimum required of 3,500 sf; whereas the proposed +4’ front yard setback of outdoor parking spaces is less than the minimum required of 20’; whereas the proposed +20’-10” rear yard setback is less than the minimum required of 30’ in an RMF-0.5 Zoned District, at the premises 516 Pelham Road, Block 463, Lot 14 [area variance] CASE #38-2025 VITO DIMATTEO, CONTRACT VENDEE for permission to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new 2-family dwelling, 2-story above basement, with 2 one-car garage and 2 outdoor parking spaces; whereas the proposed +0.55 FAR/+2710 sf GFA exceeds the maximum permitted of 0.4/+1955 sf; whereas the proposed 2,433.5 sf lot area per dwelling unit is less than the minimum required of 3,500 sf; whereas the proposed 35% (+1,710 sf) building coverage exceeds the maximum permitted of 30% (1,466 sf); whereas the proposed 5’ side yard setback is less than the minimum required of 8’; whereas the proposed 10’ combined side yard setback is less than the minimum required of 20’ in an R2-7.0 Zoned District, at the premises 121 Coligni Avenue, Block 1440, Lot 15 [area variance] ADJOURNED UNTIL APRIL 7 MEETING CASE #5-2026 RALPH FLEURANTIN, for permission to legalize site work for an existing one-family dwelling: reconstructed pool terrace, new concrete walk, new 6’ high pool fence, new masonry wall and BBQ station, new stone piers, new fire pit, new HVAC condensers *(Legalize Existing)*; whereas the +47.2%/+6,560 sf impervious surface coverage to be legalized exceeds the maximum permitted of 45%/6,253 sf; whereas the 6’ high pool fence to be legalized exceeds the maximum 4’ height permitted within the front yard (previously existing=4’); whereas the 6.6’ high masonry wall to be legalized exceeds the maximum permitted in front yard of 4’; whereas the 4.6’ high masonry piers to be legalized at driveway entrance exceeds the maximum permitted of 4’ in an R1-HIST Zoned District, at the premises 120 Beaufort Place, Block 839, Lot 23 [area variance] ADJOURNED UNTIL APRIL 7 MEETING NEW CASES CASE #8-2026 DRITA GEGAJ, for permission to legalize existing non-conforming concrete and wood deck for an existing 1-family dwelling *(Legalize Existing); whereas the building coverage to be legalized of 37%/1,273 sf exceeds the maximum permitted of 30%/1,165 sf; whereas the impervious surface coverage to be legalized of 73%/2,553 sf exceeds the maximum permitted of 60%/2,331 sf; whereas the +0.5’ side yard setback to be legalized is less than the minimum required of 7.2’ (8’-0” less 10% for irregular lot); whereas the +8.1’ combined side yards setback to be legalized is less than the minimum required of 18’ (20’-0” less 10% for irregular lot); whereas the +3.5’ rear yard setback to be legalized is less than the minimum required of 27’ (30’-0” less 10% for irregular lot) in an R2-7.0 Zoned District, at the premises 4 Island View Place, Block 671, Lot 33 [area variance] CASE #9-2026 EDWARD (TED) UGHETTA, for permission to legalize gravel driveway and stone apron along Larchwood Road *(Legalize Existing)*; whereas the proposed gravel driveway with a 0’ + setback is less than the 3’ minimum required in an R1-10 Zoned District, at the premises 2 Larchwood Road, Block 2039, Lot 27.A [area variance] CASE #10-2026 JASON LABATE, for permission to widen driveway w/new curb in front yard for 2 parking spaces. 1 car garage conversion to laundry room, powder room, mud room and storage. Interior renovations include a new kitchen w/island and primary bathroom and WIC renovation. New entry stoop w/steps to mud room. Legalize rear yard patio on grade *(Legalize Existing)*; whereas the proposed increase in FAR from 0.47 (existing non-conforming) to .50 is more than the allowed 0.40; whereas the proposed rear yard setback for the stairs and landing of 15.5’ is less than the required 30’ rear yard setback; whereas the proposed 2.7’ rear yard setback of the patio on grade is less than the 10’ minimum required; whereas the proposed 9’ side yard setback of the patio on grade is less than the 6’ minimum required; whereas the proposed front yard driveway parking separation from structures of 3.8’ is less than the 5’ required in an R2-7.0 Zoned District, at the premises 179 Brookdale Avenue, Block 991, Lot 26 [area variance] CASE #11-2026 BENJAMIN SCHUB, for permission to legalize screened porch to enclosed family room, proposed new 14.5’x16’ deck with stairs to rear yard; whereas the proposed 29.7’+ rear yard setback for the new family room and the new 24.5’ + rear yard setback for the 14.5’ x 16’ deck do not meet the 30’ rear yard setback requirement in an R1-10A Zoned District, at the premises 26 Disbrow Circle, Block 1770, Lot 55 [area variance] Erica Aisner, Chairperson Board of Appeals on Zoning 12090371