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Zoning board approves Young Israel expansion with screening and stormwater conditions
Summary
The New Rochelle Zoning Board approved variances for Young Israel of Scarsdale at 1313 Weaver St., allowing demolition (sanctuary retained) and a two‑story addition with conditions that include evergreen screening, porous pavement and a recommended valet plan; neighbors had objected over parking, tree removal and drainage.
The New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant variances to Young Israel of Scarsdale for a renovation and partial demolition at 1313 Weaver Street, approving a two‑story addition (sanctuary to remain) and a reconfigured parking layout subject to screening and stormwater conditions.
Chair Erica Aisner opened the board’s deliberations after a detailed presentation by the applicant team, which included attorney Diana Colab and synagogue president Ari Weinberger. Colab said the project was revised after comments at a November hearing: a previously 12‑foot retaining wall was tiered and reduced in the plans, and renderings and sections were provided for the board and neighbors. Weinberger said the sanctuary seating will not increase and that…
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