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ZBA Grants Variances for Side‑Entry Stairs at 82 Virginia Ave
Summary
The Zoning Board approved two side‑yard variances for a low‑profile side entry and basement access at 82 Virginia Ave after the applicant presented plans and provided neighbor support letters.
The Dobbs Ferry Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances permitting a new side‑entry stair at 82 Virginia Ave to provide direct basement access and utility access.
David, representing Steven Seachem Architects, presented plans showing a narrow stair approximately 3.8 by 9.8 feet located between adjacent buildings. He said the design is low profile, consistent with neighboring properties, and requested the board’s approval for two side‑yard variances required by the MDR‑1 zoning standards.
The applicant submitted neighbor support letters, which were acknowledged on the record, and no public opposition spoke against the proposal. With that record, the board closed the hearing and voted to approve the variances as requested.
The board noted the practical benefits—easier maintenance access and life‑safety considerations for the finished basement—while treating the request as a modest change consistent with surrounding development.
