These were approved by the board of adjustment:
Application: ZBA-16-5
Premises: 13-31 New York Avenue; 132 Walnut Street
Ward: East
Applicant: Yglesias Residential properties, LLC
To Permit: In the MX-1 Mixed Residential and Commercial District, proposed demolition of
three story residential building and construction of two new buildings: 1.) five story
building containing 60 residential units and 59 parking space garage 2.) four story
building containing 6 residential units, common area and gym. This project does not
conform to the Zoning Regulations. Building A: Seeking D⁶ Variance for exceeding
permitted height; C Variances for insufficient side yard setback, insufficient rear yard
setback, insufficient parking, exceeding maximum lot coverage, insufficient
impervious front area, and insufficient building fenestration. Preliminary and Final
Site Plan Approval Required. Building B: C Variances for exceeding maximum lot
coverage, insufficient impervious front area, insufficient building fenestration,
insufficient rear yard setback, insufficient lot size. Preliminary and Final Site Plan
Approval Required. Marsha Moore, Esq., Joaquin Bouzas, Architect, and John
McDonough, Planner appeared before the Board. There were seven objectors
present. A motion was made by Commissioner Ruivo and seconded by
Commissioner Pringle-Khalif to approve this application with conditions.
Motion carried 7-0. Preliminary and Final Site Plan approved 7-0.
Applicant agreed to comply with the directives from the Dept. of
Engineering and Div. of Water ewer Utilities.
Applicant agreed to comply with the comments outlined in the
Planner’s Report dated April 25, 2016.
Applicant agreed to Set-aside 10% of the units as affordable housing
units in accordance with HUD’s income guidelines.
Application: ZBA-16-16
Premises: 273-283 East Kinney Street
Ward: East
Applicant: MNP Management, LLC
To Permit: In the MX-1 Mixed Residential and Commercial District, proposed demolition of the
existing residential structure and new construction of a five story mixed use building
consisting of 96 residential units for senior citizens, 55 and older and ground floor
retail uses and parking. Project does not meet the requirements outlined the Zoning
Regulations. Seeking D⁵ Variance for insufficient lot area per dwelling; D⁶ Variance
for exceeding permitted building height; C Variances for exceeding maximum lot
coverage and insufficient parking. Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval required.
Miles Hunter, Esq., Joaquin Bouzas, Architect, John McDonough, Planner and
Donald Baldyga, Operations Manager appeared before the Board. There were three
objectors present. A motion was made by Commissioner Ruivo and seconded
by Commissioner Hall to approve this application with conditions. Motion
carried 7-0. Preliminary Site Plan approved 7-0.
Applicant agreed to comply with the directives from the Dept. of
Engineering and Div. of Water/Sewer Utilities.
Applicant agreed to comply with the comments outlined in the Planner’s
Staff Report dated April 25, 2016.
