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Owners seek small front‑yard setback variance at 29 Central Drive; neighbor voices support
Summary
Architect Robert Stanziel asked the Eastchester ZBA for a minor front‑yard setback variance to enclose part of a front porch and add a powder room at 29 Central Drive; board described the request as small and adjourned the application for a resolution vote next month after a neighbor voiced support.
Robert Stanziel, an architect representing owners Rose and John Dejakamo of 29 Central Drive, presented a plan to enclose part of a front porch and add a small side expansion to create a covered entry and a first‑floor powder room.
Stanziel said the proposed work would result in a front‑yard setback of about 28.8 feet where the code requires 30 feet; he noted the existing living room currently projects closer to the front lot line (about 25.21 feet). He described the requested change as modest and said the homeowners have lived at the address for 30 years.
Board members characterized the requested variance as very small and said the application appeared to meet the five‑part variance test. During public comment, neighbor Fel Shake of 28 Central voiced support, describing the applicants as long‑time, well‑kept residents whose house "stands out on the block." The board closed the hearing and adjourned the application for resolution at the next meeting.
