https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/056e980f56c141774a2b8c1c026fb5a3.pdf c03e622bcfb71315eadb4b34dec1fd51 PDF Text Text REGUIAK MEETING SLEEPY HOLLOV', NEW YORK JANUARY 27th, 1999 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on Wednesday, January 27th, 19b>9 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. PRESENT: ABSENT: JAMES NAZEMETZ, CHAIRMAN SEAN MCCARTHY ROBERT BARSTOW ELVIRA ALOIA BARBARA FINA UOUIS FALASCA ROSARIA PIOMELLI fafa ALSO PRESENT': JANET GANDOLFO, ATTORNEY JAMES MARGOTTA, BUILDING INSPECTOR Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. MINUTES-DECEMBER 15th MEETING Chairman Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. Mr. McCarthy did not vote as he did not attend the December meeting. 1. ED & MARY FRIEDNER, 28 LAKEVIEW AVENUE-FENCE. Mr. Friedner stated that he was asking for approval of his application to replace existing fence and outlined type and design of proposed fence. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding height of fence, which is to be three feet in height, color and type of fence. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve as requested. Carried. 2. EVA RUDZ, 169 FARRINGTON AVENUE-NEW ROOF & COLUMNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE. Mr. Sam Viera, Architect presented affidavit of mailings to Clerk. Mr. Viera presented plans and drawings of proposed project stating that a new larger front stoop was planned with a roof over the stoop and a new wood railing. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. �-2There being no public comments, Mr. Nazernetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding Zoning Codes, type of construction and work to be completed on the foundation. Mr. Nazernetz moved, seconded by application as requested. Carried. Mr. McCarthy to approve the Mr. Nazernetz stated that in going to the site he noticed a rather high fence in the rear of the property and asked the applicant if it had recently beeni'.ihstMled. Dr. Rudz stated that the fence was there prior to their purchasing the property but they had trimmed all the shubbery and now the fence was visible. 3. JAMES P. GARVEY, 85 MERLIN AVENUE - FENCE. Mrs. Garvey presented affidavit of proof of mailings to ClerK. Mrs. Garvey stated that the fence to be installed would be a white three foot high fence in the front of the property and a four foot high white fence at the rear of the property. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. N azemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type and color of fencing and height of fencing. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to approve the application as requested. Carried. 4. CAD DEVELOPMENT CORP., HUNTER AVENUE CONTINUATION. Architect, presenting Cad Development Corp. stated that since the December meeting several changes have been made to the drawings as suggested by the Board. He outlined the changes regarding vinyl siding, shutters and ^cme brick facia. Mr. Nazernetz moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Nazernetz to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding placement of windows, installation, of brick, front entrance doors, type of garage doors, installation of brick over garage door and wrap aroun<|Pof brick. �-3Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Falasca to approve the plans with additional brick over garage door and brick to wrap around side of building as suggested by the Board. Carried. Architect was instructed to submit revised drawings to Building Inspector for approval wherein the Chairman of the ARB would give the Board's stamp of approval. 5. ANNEGRET & BERKELEY RICE, 265 HUNTER AVENUE-DORMER RENOVATION. Mr. Rice stated he did not have affidavit of proof of mailings and Mrs. Rice was unable to be at the meeting. the project. house. Mr. Rice presented drawings for the Board to approve and outlined He stated that the new costruction would watch the rest of the Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to postpone the approval of the application until the next meeting in order for the Board to receive further information. Carried. 6. BEEKMAN REALTY CORP. , 179 BEEKMAN AVENUEKTONTINUATION-SIGN. (MARIA'S PLACE) Representative stated that the sign was a previously installed sign and the applicant just wanted to change the name on the sign. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz 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 the type and size of sign and the color. Mr. McCarthy stated he had lived in the area and the sign holder has been in place for many years. He stated that new owners would just change the insert and felt that it was a pre-existing sign. Attorney Gandoifo stated that the sign is a pre-existing sign and is non-conformingr and that the whole building is non-conforming. Several members felt that the sign was too big and should be made to conform to the code. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the existing sign as requested. Chairman Nazemetz polled the Board as follows: Mr. McCarthy - yes Ms. Aloia - no Chairman Nazemtz - yes. Mr. Barstow Ms. Fina Mr. Falasca - Yes - no - Yes Chairman Nazemetz declared the motion carried. �-47. JOHN VOLPACCHIO, 148 BEEKMAN AVENUE - FACADE. Mr. Volpacchio did not appear. 8. BARRIER OIL CO. - NORTH BROADWAY - SIGN FACADE. Architect presented plans and drawings and pictures of proposed project. He outlined proposed changes to facade of garage and canopy. He stated that the building has a mansaard roof which will be replaced with a new grey roof. Building Inspector Margotta stated that tlte applicant would have to appear before the Planning Board for approval of use as a food store and gas station. Attorney Gandolfo stated that a condition of the Zoning Board was that he must appear before the Planning Board for their approval of the changes to be made to the building, and stated that the Board could review the plans. Discussion followed regarding curbing, parking spaces, type and color of building and other changes to be made. Members stated that the concept was quite good, but felt that the applicant should appear for "Site Plan" approval of the Planning Board prior to the ARB giving their approval to the plans. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to table the matter until the next meeting and that proper documents be presented and that a rendering be prepared for the Board to approve. Carried. Ms. Fina stated that the applicant's drawings were deceiving and felt that proper channels should be followed before appearing before the ARB for approval. Ms. Fina then confronted Mr. McCarthy, with accusations of laughing and snickering at her, and having un-gentlemanly posture in his chair and at the table. A very heated discussion followed the remarks. Mr. McCarthy vehemently denied Ms. Fina's accusations and reiterated his committment to the Board and it's procedures. Mr. Barstow expressed his dissatisfaction with Ms. Fina's outburst and stated lack of respect and professionalism toward the Board and the remaining applicant. Mr. Nazemetz then moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. -Respectfully submitted, Irene Amato Acting Clerk � 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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