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Yonkers Zoning Board approves multiple area variances, denies use variance for 494 Palmer and seeks lead‑agency status on two projects
Summary
At its June 18 meeting the Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals approved several area variances with conditions, denied a use variance for 494 Palmer Road, and voted to seek lead‑agency status under SEQRA for projects at 155 Elliott Avenue and 1282 Midland Avenue. Several one‑year extensions of approvals were also granted.
The Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals on June 18 approved a slate of area variances and procedural motions, denied one use‑variance request and voted to pursue lead‑agency status for two environmental reviews under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
Major outcomes
- 494 Palmer Road (Case 5885 / 5417): The board issued an interpretation confirming that the applicant had abandoned its nonconforming use and denied the requested use variance. Motion carried, 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, 1 vacant.
- Area variances approved with conditions (typical conditions included adherence to health/safety/building codes; payment of back taxes/fines within 60 days; repair/replacement of curbs and sidewalks prior to certificate of occupancy; consent to annual inspections by the Department of Housing and Buildings; rescission of approval if…
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