PREMISES AFFECTED - 1837 and 1839 East 24th Street, Borough of Brooklyn.

258-04-BZ

CEQR#05-BSA-010K

APPLICANT - Eric Palatnik, P.C., for Mindy Elmann, owner.

SUBJECT - Application November 16, 2004 - under Z.R. §73-622 to permit the proposed enlargement of a single family residence, which does not comply with the zoning requirements for floor area ratio, open space, lot coverage and rear yard, is contrary to Z.R. §23-141(b) and §23-47.

PREMISES AFFECTED - 1837 and 1839 East 24th Street, south of Avenue “R”, Block 6830, Lots 70 and 71 (tentative Lot 71), Borough of Brooklyn.

COMMUNITY BOARD #15BK

APPEARANCES -

For Applicant: Eric Palatnik.

ACTION OF THE BOARD - Application granted on condition.

THE VOTE TO CLOSE HEARING -

Affirmative: Chair Srinivasan, Vice-Chair Babbar, Commissioner Miele and Commissioner Chin...... 4

THE VOTE TO GRANT -

Affirmative: Chair Srinivasan, Vice-Chair Babbar, Commissioner Miele and Commissioner Chin...... 4

Negative:...... 0

THE RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS, the decision of the Borough Commissioner, dated July 2, 2004, acting on Department of Buildings Application No. 301786119, reads:

"1. Plans are contrary to Z.R. 23141(b) in that the proposed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) exceeds the permitted .5.

2. Plans are contrary to Z.R. 23141(b) in that the proposed Open Space is less than the minimum permitted .65 percent.

3. Plans are contrary to Z.R. 23141(b) in that the proposed lot coverage exceeds maximum permitted .35 percent.

4. Proposed plans are contrary to Z.R. 2347 in that the proposed rear yard is less than the minimum required 30'0"."; and

WHEREAS a public hearing was held on this application on January 11, 2005 after due notice by publication in The City Record, with continued hearings on February 8, 2005 and March 8, 2005, and then to decision on March 29, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the premises and surrounding area had a site and neighborhood examination by a committee of the Board; and

WHEREAS, Community Board 10, Brooklyn, recommends approval of this application; and

WHEREAS, this is an application under Z.R. § 73622 to permit, in an R32 zoning district, the proposed enlargement of an existing singlefamily residence (Use Group 1), which does not comply with the zoning requirements for Floor Area Ratio ("F.A.R."), Open Space Ratio ("O.S.R"), lot coverage and rear yard, contrary to Z.R. §§ 23141(b) and 2347; and

WHEREAS, the premises is within the boundaries of a designated area in which the subject special permit is available; and

WHEREAS, the subject lots, which are adjacent to each other, are located on East 24th Street south of Avenue R, and have an aggregate total lot area of 6000 sq. ft.; and

WHEREAS, the lots are proposed to be merged into one tax lot, in order to accommodate the proposed development; and

WHEREAS, the applicant states that each of the lots are improved upon with existing singlefamily homes; and

WHEREAS, the applicant proposed the full demolition of the existing home on lot 70 and the retention and enlargement of a portion of the existing home on lot 71 over both lots; and

WHEREAS, for the proposed development, the applicant seeks an increase in the Floor Area Ratio to 0.87; this exceeds the maximum F.A.R. required in the subject zoning district (0.5); and

WHEREAS, the applicant seeks a reduction in the O.S.R to 59%, which is below the minimum required O.S.R. (65%); and

WHEREAS, the applicant also seeks an increase in the lot coverage to 2,455 sq. ft., which exceed the maximum permitted (2,100 sq. ft.); and

WHEREAS, finally, the applicant proposes a 26 ft. rear yard, which is less than the minimum required (30 ft.); and

WHEREAS, the enlargement of the building into the rear yard is not located within 20 feet of the rear lot line; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds that the proposed enlargement will not alter the essential character of the surrounding neighborhood nor will it impair the future use and development of the surrounding area; and

WHEREAS, the proposed project will not interfere with any pending public improvement project; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds that, under the conditions imposed, any disadvantage to the community at large due to the proposed special permit use is outweighed by the advantages to be derived by the community; and

WHEREAS, therefore the Board has determined that the evidence in the record supports the findings required to be made under Z.R. §§ 73622 and 7303.

Therefore it is Resolved that the Board of Standards and Appeals issues a Type II determination under 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617.5 and 617.13 and §§ 502(a), 502(b)(2) and 615 of the Rules of Procedure for City Environmental Quality Review and makes the required findings under Z.R. §§ 73622 and 7303, to permit, in an R32 zoning district, the proposed enlargement of an existing singlefamily residence (Use Group 1), which does not comply with the zoning requirements for Floor Area Ratio, Open Space Ratio, lot coverage and rear yard, contrary to Z.R. §§ 23141(b) and 2347; on condition that all work shall substantially conform to drawings as they apply to the objection abovenoted, filed with this application and marked `Received March 15, 2005' (8) sheets and `Received March 29, 2005' (2) sheet; and on further condition:

THAT there shall be no habitable room in the cellar;

THAT the above condition shall be set forth on the certificate of occupancy;

THAT no demolition shall be permitted of the portion of the existing building proposed to be retained, as illustrated on Plan Sheets A, B, and C;

THAT the total F.A.R. for the premises, including the attic, shall not exceed 0.87;

THAT the total attic floor area shall not exceed 758 sq. ft.;

THAT the proposed attic floor area shall be reviewed and confirmed by the Department of Buildings;

THAT the use and layout of the cellar shall be as approved by the Department of Buildings;

THAT this approval is limited to the relief granted by the Board in response to specifically cited and filed DOB/other jurisdiction objection(s) only; no approval has been given by the Board as to the use and layout of the cellar;

THAT the approved plans shall be considered approved only for the portions related to the specific relief granted; and

THAT the Department of Buildings must ensure compliance with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Resolution, the Administrative Code and any other relevant laws under its jurisdiction irrespective of plan(s) and/or configuration(s) not related to the relief granted.

Adopted by the Board of Standards and Appeals, March 29, 2005.