https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/401249d5498a2df7ca70d80a05e21cfa.pdf 51188c2fabffe8a6c520ad8325f9755b PDF Text Text REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22nd, 1998 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on Wednesday, April 22nd, 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591. PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: James Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Rosaria Piomelli Rohert Barstow Barbara Fina Elvira Aloia Louis Falasca Janet Gandolfo, Attorney James Margotta, Building Inspector Chariman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. L07 Devries Avenue Corp.-Installation of Fence. Mr. Dermis Fitzgerald, Attorney presented Affidavit of Service to Clerk. 1. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the owners were requesting permission to install a fence, which conforms to all Village codes, and outlined the type of fence, height of fence, removal of trees in order to install fence. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting tor public comments. Carried. Mr. Frank Bateman stated he was a neighbor and was very disturbed as how the matter was handled. Mr. Bateman stated that no permits were issued for the removal of the beautiful trees and stated that the fence was put directly on the property line and was ugly. He stated he was there when the trees were being cut down and expressed his concern to the owners but they paid no attention to him. He also stated that the fence was supposed to stop the dog from roaming but the dog jumps over the fence. There being no further comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the size of the trees that were cut down and whether a permit had been issued for the removal of the trees, Ms. Fina stated she was very concerned that the residents are not following the rules and regulations imposed by the Village and constantly Jo things without permission and felt it was wasting the time of the members to consider a matter after the fact. Mr. McCarthy stated the Board should only act on the application for the installation of a fence. Ms. Piomelli moved,seconded by Ms. Fina that the application be denied and that that trees be replaced. until Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz to table the matter the next meeting in order to receive further information. �-2Mr. Falasca stated that the removal of the trees without a permit was an illegal action and should be referred to the Tree Commission for review and await their recommendation before the Board takes any action. Attorney Gandolfo stated that the Board has the authority to take action on the matter of the fence and that the applicant may resubmit the application after information is received from the Tree Corrmission. Ms. Gandolfo stated that the Board should negotiate with the property owners and not deny the permit. Chairman Nazemetz asked Mr. Fitzgeral if the owner would be willing to provide some planting in order to cover up the fence. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the issue was the fence and not the replacement of the removed trees but he would discuss the matter with his clients. Mr. Barstow stated he felt the Board should move on the application and that the matter of the replacement of the trees be referred to the Tree Commission for action. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz that the matter be tabled until the next meeting, that the matter be referred to the Tree Commission for their recommendations, that the Attorney confer with his client regarding trie replacement of planting to cover the fencing, and if the applicant does not appear at the next meeting, the application will be denied and he be directed tp remove the fence in question. CARRIED. 2. Paul A. Nybo 199 Webber Avenue-Installation of Fence. Mr. Nybo stated he was applying for permission to install a fence around his property as he has a seventeen month old child. He stated part of the property is already fenced in and he would be installed a five foot high fence made of white pickets. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding existing fence, type of fencing to be installed and height of fence. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to approve the application to install a five foot high fence. Carried. 3. Peter Castro-Amoco Station-335 North Broadway-Framed Sign. Mi". Castro presented proof of mailings to Clerk. Mr. Castro presented picture of type of portable sign to be placed on the front of his property, said sign to be placed in the morning and to be removed at night when the gas station closed. �-3Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. to close There being no comments Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding Village plans for the beautification of Route 9from Pocantico Street to Beekman Avenue regarding plantings of tree and shubbery. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the application as submitted. Ms Fina stated the sign was toco large and is not nice to look at. Ms. Piomelli stated she was "movable". not in favor of the sign as it is Mr. Nazemetz polled the Board as follows: Mr. McCarthy Yes Piomelli Barstow Aloia Fina Mr. Falasca Mr. Nazemetz Abstain Ms. Mr. Ms. Ms. Yes Abstain No Yes Yes Mr. Nazemetz declared the motion carried. 4. Henry & Sonya Lee-Chung-12 Webb Road - One story addition, second story addition over garage. Mr. Sam Vieira, Architect for Applicant presented affidavit of service to Clerk. Mr. Vieira presented pictures and drawings and outlined the project stating that the addition would be approximately 16 x 16 and would be in the rear of the house. He stated that had appeared before the Zoning Board and several variances had been granted, and that setbacks, height and coverage requirements are being met. Mr. Vieira stated that windows, grills, and siding will all match the present building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of construction and size of addition. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve the application as submitted. Carried. �3. Romeo Forchetti, Tappan Avenue-Approval of Revised Plans-Two Family Res. Mr. Forchetti presented Affidavit of Service to Clerk. Mi". Forchetti stated that the approved plans called for cedar and the completed house was done in brick and he would like the Board to approve the change. Ms. Piomelli stated that several changes were made including the elimination of a dormer and the entry door was changed. Mi\ Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Piomelli to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mi". Falasca to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed and Board members agreed that the changes that were made regarding the brick, the elimination of a dormer and changes to the entry way were changes for the better. Ms. Piomelli moved, seconded bv Mr. McCarthy that the approval vf the revised plans be approved as requested. Carried. Mr. Barstow stated that the changes that were made after approvel of the plans were in violation and felt that approval should be asked for before they proceed with the changes. h. Donate DiFalco, 61 Sleepy Hollow Road-New One-Family Residence. Mr. DiFalco presented plans and outlined the project stating that the house would be a one family residence having a red brick front and siding or stucco on the remaining building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding elevations and the need for a wall ,(t 'iie rear of the property due to the change in grade to be created when tile h o u s e is built. Mi". Turnquist, A r c h i t e c t for the project was unable to a t t e n d the meet ing. Members o( the Board questioned the height oi a::d 'whether there would be a rear patio. the wall, roof lines Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to table the matter until the next meeting to be held May 27th and that the Architect appear and supply mire information. Carried. Mr. McCarthy abstained. �-57.Antonio Rodrigues, North Broadway-Preliminary Hearing. Architect for the project which is the fire damaged building on North Broadway stated that construction on the project was halted several months ago and we are now applying for approval of a revised plan. He stated that the previous plans showed the building out to the front property line and the revised plan set the building back ten feet from the front property line and prsented a "Model" of the proposed building. Architect stated that building would be stucco, double hung windows on the second floor, metal roof to look weathered copper and color to be earth tone. He stated that the sidewalk would be restored in keeping with the village standards. A dumpster would be placed at the rear and would be screened. Discussion followed regarding removal of steel framing and applicant was directed to submit plans and documentation and return at the next meeting to be held on May 27th, 1998. Mr. Rodrigues stated he would like to start construction as soon as possible and stated that the building would be completed within six months. MINUTES Ms. Piomelli moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca that the Minutes of the meeting held on March 25th, 1998 be approved as submitted. Carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mr. falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Irene Amato Acting Clerk �*Y > f tft'" Robert and Julia Anello 114 Merlin Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Architectural Review Board Sleepy Hollow, New York (0? April 22,1997 Re: Fence, Devries Avenue Dear Board Members; We are happy that the ARB is reviewing this backyard fence and disappointed that we cannot attend the meeting this evening. We do not mind a fence in general but this particular one has two problems: 1. It is ugly. It looks like a fort. 2. Although it is very tall, it cannot contain the American Pit Bull Dog who belongs to one of the three unrelated tenants who rent the house. This dog is able to jump over this fence at will, and has on many occasions come to my back door despite the fence. Since this large fence is not tall enough to contain the dog, his owner currently ties up the dog when he is left outside. This can be done with or without a fence. We would be glad to work with the current owners on a more attractive fence design. � 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-1998 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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