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Architect presents front‑and‑second‑floor addition to enable ADU; board reserves decision
Summary
Thomas Bloor, architect for Monica Miranda, asked the board for multiple setback variances to add a front addition and a second‑floor accessory apartment; the applicant cited New York State ADU grant participation and presented parking sketches; the board closed the hearing and reserved decision.
Thomas Bloor, the project's architect, told the board that the application for Monica Miranda proposes a front addition and a second‑story addition that would create an accessory apartment. "We're requesting the side yard setback on the north side of 4.6 feet instead of the required 10, as well as total side yards of 13.5 feet instead of required 25 feet," Bloor said, and added the rear yard setback requested is 8 feet instead of 30.
Bloor said the first‑floor addition would add a one‑car garage and entry foyer while the second floor would add two bedrooms and two bathrooms; the client has enrolled in the New York State ADU grant program and the team offered a sketch to show how four off‑street parking spaces could be provided while keeping front‑yard lot coverage within 40 percent. Board members asked detailed questions about parking geometry, potential curb cuts and maneuverability; one member observed that a double wide curb cut could push the driveway over the 40 percent limit. The board closed the hearing and reserved decision; the applicant will receive the board's determination by mail.
