Carmel Zoning Board approves variance for unpermitted 30-year-old shed. Elizabeth Zimmer of 11 Daisy Drive won approval to retain the structure after her real estate agent noted it would complicate a home sale; the shed required variances of 5 feet 6 inches on the side and 5 feet 8 inches on the
Carmel Planning Board votes to recommend denial of Hudson Hounds zoning variance. The board moved unanimously to recommend that the Zoning Board of Appeals deny a use variance for a residential pet daycare and boarding facility at 212 Union Valley Road in Mahopac, where such uses are not permitted
Carmel Environmental Board approves two wetland applications with conditions. Chairman Robert Laga and board members William Fiorilli and Stephen Perrotta unanimously approved Luigi Ciucci's pool installation at 16 Sycamore Road, requiring a 750-square-foot raingarden and silt fencing due to the
Carmel Town Board moves forward on operations; requests county intervention in stabilization center dispute. Supervisor Cazzari's four-member board unanimously authorized emergency repairs totaling $21,878 across water and sewer districts, approved a $16,700 plow blade purchase, and appointed
Carmel Planning Board denies restaurant expansion and approves propane site plan extension. The board unanimously denied an amended site plan for Bonasera's Restaurant at 18 Clark Place, referring the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for variances related to removing mezzanine seating and
Carmel Town Board schedules June hearing on $12.9 million water project. Supervisor Michael Cazzari and the board voted unanimously May 13 to hold a public hearing June 3 on a proposed facility upgrade for Carmel Water District No. 2, with a maximum estimated cost of $12,911,963. The project
Carmel's Environmental Conservation Board unanimously approves dock replacement for Mahopac homeowners. The board granted a letter of maintenance to Jonah Maddock and Alison Boak to replace an unsafe dock at 45 Sycamore Road with a 24-by-8-foot structure using new galvanized steel posts and
Town Board unanimously opposes state electric bus mandate, citing infrastructure gaps. Supervisor Michael Cazzari, Councilman Robert Schanil, Councilman Michael Lugo, and Councilman Frank Lombardi backed the resolution offered by Councilman Lugo, objecting to New York's requirement that school
Carmel Zoning Board approves nine property variances for residential improvements. Chairman John Maxwell and Vice-Chairman Silvio Balzano led the board in approving setback variances for nine structures including pergolas, decks, additions, sheds, gazebos, and arbors, mostly by unanimous votes. In
Planning Board convenes for preliminary review of restaurant and residential applications. Christopher Surace presented plans for Silver Spoon, a two-story gelatoria café and full-service restaurant at 870 Route 6 featuring 96 seats and 32 parking spaces; the board unanimously declared itself lead