https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d3639602e2a4ecabda2f56046dbfe64c.pdf 331ebaffff25ec151a6cec6df821c970 PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK FEBRUARY 28th, 1996 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the North Tarrytown Architectural Review Npard was held on February 28th„L996 at 8:10 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 ALSO PRESENT: James Margotta, Building Inspector Janet Gandolfo, Attorney ABSENT: Marian Reilly Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. 1. Architect Ron Turnquist-Beekman Avenue Signs. Mr. Turnquist reported that the mock up of proposed sign had not been delivered in time for the meeting but he outlined the type, size, color and stated he would have it for the next meeting. 2. Vincent Carrera, 296 No. Washington Street-Request to change stucco to vinyl siding. Mr. Turnquist reported that Mr. Carrera was away on vacation and asked that the matter be postponed until the March meeting. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz that the matter be postponed until the March meeting, Carried. 3. Rock of Salvation Church, Cortlandt Street-Review of windows. Mr. Turnquist reported that the Church had received approval for Anderson type white vinyl windows but as the project progressed and they went to purchase the windows the Church found that the windows were more than they could afford to pay. Rev. Santiago stated that the Church purchased the brown metal windows and had them installed and then were notified they had to go before the Board and ask for approval. Attorney Gandolfo stated that a permit was issued for the construction of the church but permission was not granted for a day care center. Discussion followed regarding various types of windows and doors. Mr. Turnquist presented pictures of the buildings with the new windows installed. �-2Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comment. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the meeting be closed to the public. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the type of windows installed and the appearance. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that approval of the windows "as built" be granted and that drawings be submitted noting the change in the installation of the windows. Carried. Chairman Nazemetz stated he would approve the corrected set of drawings when they are submitted at the next meeting. A. Joe Valcarce, Webber Avenue-Continuation for a new residence. Mr. Fanelli, Contractor for Mr. Valcarce presented plans and specifications including elevations and items requested by the Board at the last meeting. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the meeting be opened to the public for comments. Mr. Tom Pellechi, stated he was a neighbor and was interested as to the landscaping and to the driveway. Mrs. Pellechi stated she thought there should be more windows on the south side of the house instead of a blank wall. There being no further comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Barstow that the public meeting be closed. Carried. Discussion followed regarding windows on the front of the house, on the south side of the house, shutters, landscaping, garage door, freeze board over the garage door, brick over the chimney instead of vinyl and type of front steps. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the plans be approved with the following conditions; That the windows on the upper floor be spread apart between the shutters approximately eight inches and that the shutters be 12 inches in width. That landscaping be planted in front of the concrete steps. That a freeze board be installed over the garage door and pilasters be erected on either side, and light fixtures be installed on both sides of garage door. Freeze Board to be approximately eight inches in width. �-3- That another window be installed on the second floor, placement to be determined by the contractor and owner. That half round louvers be installed on each end of the house. That the chimney be faced be real brick. That foundation to be parged cement stucco. That a copy of the conditions be attached to the drawings and specifications. Carried. 5. Guerrerio Housing, Inc., 140 Valley Street-Metal front, brick and patch windows. Mr. Guerrerio presented affidavit of service to the Building Inspector. Mr. Guerrerio and Mr. Mera, applicants presented plans and pictures to the Board and outlined the project. Mr. Guerrerio stated it was their intent to patch and repair broken concrete and to color code the entire outside surface of the building. They also wanted to install metal siding on the lower half of the building which would cover all the windows. Mr. Guerrerio stated the metal siding would be for security purposes as they would be storing construction materials and equipment on the first floor of the building and their offices would be on the second floor. Discussion followed regarding the effects on the neighborhood with this type of siding, and various suggestions were made by the Board in keeping with the neighborhood. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the application as submitted be rejected. Unanimously carried. 6. A Peck-Marcello Poguio-Restore existing building, add deck and addition and terrace rear yard. Mr. Cronin, agent for Mr. Poguio outlined the project and submitted pictures of the building and property. Mr. Barstow stated he would abstain from discussion and abstain from voting on the matter as he owns the property in the rear of the property in question. Mr. Cronin stated it was the intent of the applicant to level the rear property by creating three terraces and installing a railroad tie wall. He stated the last wall would be six feet from the rear property line and trees planted to cover the wall. �-4Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz that the meeting be opened for public comments. Carried. * Mrs. Elizabeth Goin, 19 Amos Street stated she was appearing as a neighbor and did not want to cause problems but she was concerned about safety for children in the neighborhood. She stated that there were no doors or windows on the house and it was an attractive nuisance and is open for vandalism. She also stated she was concerned that children would be climbing the walls and fall off of them and felt that they were too high. Ms. Gandolfo stated that if the grade was going to be changed more than ten percent the matter would have to be referred to the Planning Board and the Village Engineer for their review. Ms. Gandolfo stated she felt there was significantchange which would result in drainage problems and safety problems and the uiatter should be referred to the Planning Board and Village Engineer and then resubmitted to the A.R.B. Mr. Cronin stated that the building has been an eyesore and his client is willing to clean up the building and the property. Mr. Cronin stated that his client is a professional landscaper and the property would be properly lanscaped. Discussion followed regarding the various grades, railroad tie walls and height of same. Mr. Barstow, speaking as a neighbor stated he was opposed to the walls as he is changing the contour of the property and he did not follow the plans for two terraces as approved by the Board at the last meeting Mr. Barstow stated he felt the walls would rot over time and become an eyesore and felt they were too high and dangerous. He felt that this application should be a new submission as they had approved a submission and the drawing presented was not an accurate drawing of the slope of the property. There being no further public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the meeting be closed to the public. Carried. After discussion Mr. Nzemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the matter be referred to the Planning Board and Village Engineer for their review. Carried. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the matter be adjourned to the March meeting. Carried. Minutes Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the minutes of the meeting held on January 24th, 1996 be approved with minor changed. Carried. �-5Discussion followed regarding "Checklist" prepared by Ms. Fina. Chairman Nazemetz stated that the next meeting of the Board would be held on March 27th, 1996. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Re&aectfully submitted, � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Architectural Review Board Minutes-1996 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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