Nagaven Realties, Inc. v. Banzhaf

The petitioner bid in certain property in the village of Larchmont at a foreclosure sale. It has never completed its purchase but the closing has been adjourned from time to time. Claiming to be the owner, on January 5, 1933, it made application accompanied by plans and specifications for a permit to erect a gasoline filling station. The building inspector refused to grant any permit unless the location was approved by the zoning board of appeals pursuant to article II, section 7, of the zoning ordinance. Application was made to the board of appeals not only for permission but for a variance…