https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f4676246f7e30a60f349f82882a4b590.pdf d0262f3708e34bf2d41180c0ec2a505f PDF Text Text REGULAR MEETING NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK DECEMBER 27th, 1995 A regular meeting of the North Tarrytown Architectural Review Board was held on December 27th, 1995 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York. PRESENT: James Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Robert Barstow Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Louis Falasca ABSENT: Marian Reilly ALSO PRESENT: Janet Gandolfo, Attorney James Margotta, Building Inspector Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. Chairman Nazemetz reported there will be a Work Session on Wednesday, January 17th to discuss Local Laws and Procedures of the Board. He also stated that Mayor Treacy would attend. 1. K. Taylor & J. Berkowitz, 45 Hemlock Drive-Kitchen Addition. Mr. McCarthy stated he was representing the applicant and would not participate in the voting. He presented plans and drawings of the proposed project and outlined same. Mr. McCarthy presented Affidavits of Service to the Clerk. Mr. Barstow moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to open the meeting to the public for discussion. Mrs. Michaeladies, Howard Street stated she felt that a member of the Board should not represent an applicant. Mr. McCarthy stated that he serves on the Board as a volunteer and being an Architect is his livelihood. He also stated he does not participate in the voting for or against the application. Attorney Gandolfo stated that if a Board member fully discloses his interest in the application and does not participate in the voting it is perfectly legal for him to sit on the Board. Ms. Gandolfo stated that the Board members do not receive compensation but serve without pay. There being no further comments from the public, Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the public hearing be closed. Carried. �-2Building Inspector Margotta reported he had received a copy of a letter from the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association in which they approved the plans as submitted to the Board for their approval. (Copy in Official Minutes). Discussion followed regarding type of construction and size of addition. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the application for a kitchen addition be approved as submitted. Carried. Mr. McCarthy abstained from voting. 2. Angela Ciampa, 286 No. Washington Street-Re-review of side-yard wooden fence. Mrs. Ciamp presented Affidavits of Service to the Clerk. Attorney Gandolfo stated that the neighbor involved has requested a postponement as he is unable to attend the meeting. Mrs. Ciampa presented pictures and outlined what was planned to correct the situation. She stated it would be a hardship for them to completely replace the fence. She also stated that the fence is constantly being hit by her neighbors trucks when he comes out of his driveway. Mrs. Ciampa stated she has had the property surveyed twice at a cost of over $800.00 and if her neighbor feels the fence is on his property he should have his property surveyed. Mrs. Ciampa claims she has been harassed by her neighbor and feels he wants the fence taken down so he can have easy access to his property by his business vans. Chairman Nazemetz stated that the decision of the Board was made as they felt the fence was an eyesore and should be repaired or replaced. Mr. Falasca stated that the fence looks bad and stated that the neighbor has no influence on the decision of the Board. Mrs. Ciampa stated that the original fence was six feet high and they have maintained that height, but they were willing to cut the fence to five feet. After a discussion, Chairman Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to table the matter to the January 24th, meeting of the Board. Carried. 3. Manuel Martins,(Sam Vieira, Architect) 65 Howard Street-Addition of Kitchen and Garage. Mr. Vieira presented Affidavits of Service to Clerk. Mr. Richard Blancato, Attorney for the Applicant stated they were reapplying and submitting the same plans for addition of a kitchen and a garage as the previous application resulted in a non-vote and would like the Board to reconsider the application. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to open the meeting to the public for discussion. �-3Mr. Vieira presented plans and outlined the project stating that the construction would be a one story addition with a one car garage. He stated that the house was presently a two family house and would remain a two family house. Discussion followed regarding setbacks and type of construction. Chairman Nazemetz stated that Mr. Kaplan, a neighbor had strongly objected to the project but was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Firrincelli, represented by their son-in-law stated they objected to the addition as it was too big and would block their light. Mrs. Michaeladies, Howard Street stated the neighbors did not object when they converted from a one-family to a two-family but they strongly object to the large addition as it would be unsightly. Mr. Blancato stated that the Zoning Board has approved the addition and granted the necessary variances. Mr. Firrincelli stated that the neighboring houses have their garages at the rear of the property and stated that the new construction would close in his property. There being no further comments from the public, Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the public hearing be closed. Carried. Discussion followed regarding size of addition and appearance of same. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the application be approved as submitted. Chairman Nazemetz polled the Board as follows: Mr. Mr. Ms. Ms. McCarthy Barstow Aloia Fina yes yes no yes Mr. Falasca Mr. Nazemetz yes yes. Chairman Nazemetz declared the motion carried. 4. Jose Rivera (Columbus Cargo Express), 188 Cortlandt Street-Neon Sign, Mr. Margotta stated that the applicant could not appear and asked that the matter be put over until the January meeting. 5. Robert Barstow-Amos Street-Amend from 3/95 Approval. Mr. Barstow stated he was the applicant to amend the plans approved in March, 1995 and he would not participate in the voting. Mr. Barstow stated he would like to withdraw the submittion of the plans approved in March, 1995 and submit new plans and drawings instead. �-4Mr. Barstow stated there would be a one car garage on the west side of the house and outlined the type of construction, pitch of roof, placement of windows, elevations, vinyl siding. Mr. Barstow presented Affidavits of Service to Clerk. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to open the meeting to the public for discussion. Carried. Mr. Chuck Pateman stated he would like to review the rear elevation of the proposed construction as he has an interest in the property adjoining Mr. Barstow1s lot, and he would like to see a "Site Plan", and felt one should be provided. Mr. Barstow stated that the lot was 50 x 100 and there are no unusual grades of any concern to nearby properties and meets all the Zoning requirements. Mr. Barstow stated that a deck will be built on grade and will provide a "Site Plan" if the Board requires one. Mr. Pateman stated his friend is the owner of property at the rear and he is proposing a wall when application is submitted next month. He also stated he will be requesting a front yard variance from the Zoning Board. Discussion followed regarding the following items: Placement of windows, main roof soffit, elevations, pull down stairs to attic, vinyl siding, columns to be wrapped in aluminum, architectural shingles for roof, solid front door with transom window above, two side lights along front door and double hung windows. There being no further comments from the public, Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz to adjourn the public hearing to the January meeting and to postpone their decision until the January meeting and that Mr. Barstow submit a "Site Plan" for the Board's approval. Carried. Minutes Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the minutes of the meeting held on November 20th, 1995 be accepted as submitted. Carried. Mr. Falasca abstained. Old Business Discussion followed regarding house on Washington Street, formerly owned by John White. Approval was given for stucco and vinyl siding has been installed. Discussion followed regarding type of windows installed on Church on Cortlandt Street and type of windows approved by the Board. Mr. Margotta was directed to send a letter to the Architect regarding same. �-5Discussion followed regarding options of the Board and the Attorney stated that the Board could direct the Building Inspector to withhold issuing a Certificate of Occupancy if the plans are not followed as approved. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that the meeting be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, v llrene Amato Acting Clerk .' �SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR ASSOCIATION November 17, 1995 Ms. Kit Taylor and Mr. Jack Berkowitz 45 Hemlock Drive North Tarry town, New York 10591 Dear Kit and Jack: The Board of the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association has reviewed the plans that you have submitted for the addition to your home at 45 Hemlock Drive. The Board has made a determination that the proposed construction would be appropriate both for the site and for the Manor generally and has, therefore, approved the plans submitted. As 1 am sure you know, the construction is also subject to all applicable rules and laws - building, zoning, etc. - of the Village of North Tarrytown. 1 am providing a duplicate copy of this letter to Mr. James Margotta, Building Inspector for the Village of North Tarrytown so that, when you apply for your building permit for the addition, he will be aware that Sleepy Hollow Manor Association approval has been granted. Yours sincerely, Richard D. Weiss, President Sleepy Hollow Manor Association cc: James Margotta � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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