https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1f32220688fa577820d88c38657feec2.pdf bbeb67875521e59b64f309982e59ef19 PDF Text Text Regular Meeting SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK July 28, 1999 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, <3 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. '°A 7 / ^ PRESENT: Sean McCarthy, Acting Chairman Barbara Fina Robert Barstow Louis Falasca ABSENT: James Nazemetz Elvira Aloia ALSO PRESENT: Edward Lammers, Attorney Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. 1. Maria L. Graca. 139-143 New Broadway Maria Graca presented her application for approval to build a unilock retaining wall about 8 ft. high, 40 ft. long and 30 ft. return and a 42 in. high galvanized high chain link fence. Mr. McCarthy asks Ms. Graca to present the certified mailings. The applicant did not have certified mailings with her. Chairman McCarthy indicates that the Board has the plans from Ms. Graca's engineer which shows where the wall is proposed and Mr. McCarthy asks if the plans have been approved by the Village Engineer. Ms. Graca responds that she has been to the Planning Board. The Architectural Board has concerns about the aesthetics of the wall and how high it will be and asks about the color of the wall. Ms. Graca indicates the wall will be beige and presents the board pictures of the wall. Mr. Falasca moved to open the meeting for public comments, seconded by Mr. Barstow. Motion carried. At this time a resident who's property abuts Ms. Graca's property asks several questions regarding drainage considerations and the slope of property. �July 28, 1999 2 The adjacent property owner does not feel an 8 ft. high wall will suffice and understands a fence will be built on top of the wall but has concerns about the drainage. She asks about the statute of limitations on building this retaining wall and feels the project is taking too long. Ms. Graca states she was advised to build a retaining wall which will provide better accessibility to the building and emphasizes there is adequate drainage. Chairman McCarthy asks Ms. Graca that after she gets approval from the Architectural Review Board and applies for a building permit how soon after will she be prepared to build the wall. Ms. Graca intents to build the wall as soon as possible, citing that the building permit expires after one year. Mr. McCarthy advises the neighboring property owner to inform the building department if this becomes a dangerous hazard to her property and her neighbors. There was some discussion about the soil that has not been removed. Mario DeFelice, Board of Trustees informs the Board a note, "to stop all work" was left at the site of applicant's property. Ms. Graca indicates to Mr. McCarthy that she has a contractor for this project. There is some discussion on the height of the wall. Mr. McCarthy indicates that according to the drawings the wall will be higher than 8 ft. The topograhy map shows an 80.6 elevation at the southern most point and at the top of wall will be 89.5. There was still concern from the public regarding drainage and the time span for this project. Mr. McCarthy also indicates concern with the danger of an unsafe site. There was some discussion on the discrepancy with the height of the wall between 7 ft. maximum and 8.6 ft. The public expressed their approval of an 8 ft. wall. Attorney Lammers indicates the Architectural Review Board determines �July 28, 1 999 3 the aesthetics of the property and suggests any decision made by the Architectural Board would be subject to a decision by the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The drainage concerns will be addressed with the Village Engineer. The applicant indicates that at this time she does not have a building permit which is a concern to the public. After comment from the public regarding the absence of the certified mailings by the applicant, Attorney Lammers indicates any decision by the Architectural Review Board will rest on the submission of the proper certified mailings by the applicant. If proper mailings were not sent, the Board will not authorize the Building Inspector to issue a building permit There being no further public comments, Mr. Falasca moves to close the meeting to public comments, seconded by Mrs. Fiina. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Falasca to adjourn until Ms. Graca returns with certified mailings, seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. 2. Julio Zhingri. 290 N. Washington St. Application for the construction of a 5 ft. high stockade type fence. Chairman McCarthy asks applicant for certified mailings. Mr. Zhingri did not send certified mailings. There is some discussion by the Board and the applicant on the proper procedure for certified mailings. Motion by Mr. Falasca to table this application until the September meeting, seconded by Mr. Barstow. Motion carried. 3. Harold & Jane Tucker. 260 Millard Avenue Application for an addition. Mailings presented to Mr. Lammers. Mr. Tucker presented application for approval to raise and construct a new roof with dormers on front and back to accomodate more space, new siding �July 28, 1999 4 throughout, new windows and shutters with window boxes and move existing side entrance. Mr. Tucker presents drawings to Board with some discussion. Mr. Falasca moved to open meeting to the public, seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. There being no comments from the public, Mr. McCarthy moved to close meeting to the public, seconded by Mr. Barstow. Motion carried. Some discussion by the Board and the contractor Barry Newman regarding the 24" from the ridge line of the cupola and the submission of new plans to scale. Mr. Falasca motions for approval to build the house as submitted with the exception of the cupola and to return and submit a new plan to scale of the portion of the house with the cupola. Motion seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. 4. Anthony & Kimberly Zuzzolo. 6 Fremont Road. Sleepy Hollow Manor (continued) Application for the construction of a new module house. Mr. McCarthy reports that the application is a continuation of last month's meeting. The applicant had to return with some details on the porch, windows, and garage doors. Mr. Zuzzolo indicates that the house will be white and the shutters black. The windows will be trimmed with 4 in. trim board on the bottom and sides, 6 in. on top with solid crown molding. Mr. Zuzzolo will return the ends of the crown. Garage doors will be changed to the side of house with two windows in front. The front windows will be revised with a picture window without shutters. Applicant has submitted details on the portico. The front door will be standard size. Looking at the plans the Board has some discussion regarding the front door trim. Mr. Zuzzolo indicates to Mr. McCarthy that these are all the revisions. Mr. Falasca motions to open meeting for public comments, seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. �July 28, 1999 5 There being no public comments, Mr. Falasca moves to close meeting to public comments, seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. Ms. Fina makes a recommendation that the second story window should have some sort of decoration. Mr. Zuzzolo responds that he did not like the appearance of a vent and has contemplated different sizes and shapes. To the homeowners personal opinion it did not fit. Mr. Zuzzolo did not like the prefabricated sunburst but possibily would make one from the siding. Many of these sunbursts are smooth grain but with wood siding will stand out. The grain on the siding and the grain on the prefabricated sunburst is a noticeable difference. The picture window will be one piece and arched. Mr. Falasca wants a scale of the windows. Mr. McCarthy motions to approve the resubmission of 6 Fremont Road including a revised entrance portico subject to a revised front portico window. Seconded by Mr. Falasca. Motion carried. 5 Shippy Realty (Miguel Jiminez). 196 Cortlandt St. (continued) Mr. Jiminez, at a previous meeting, presented an application to renovate building by removing existing clapboard (vinyl) siding and stucco walls with new shutters, lights and awnings, (drawing prepared by Turuquist Architects, 95 Beekman Ave., Sleepy Hollow). Mr. Jiminez states that at the previous meeting the Board is concerned about what is under the siding and the windows. (At this point Mr. Jiminez shows the Board some photos of the building) The applicant's intention is to take the siding off and stucco the building and add shutters. The colors would be light green stucco with dark green on the corners of the building. Ms. Fina has concern about the contrast of the green stucco of the building and the trim and asks about the surrounding buildings. Mr. Jiminez says that several surrrounding buildings are stucco. Mr. McCarthy asks Mr. Jiminez if he investigated what was the building's original siding. The Board feels the building was originally shingle and did not want another stucco building. Mr. McCarthy wants the character of the building restored as part of the waterfront redevelopment. Mr. Jiminez states that in the past the building has never been repaired. July 28, 1999 6 �Mr. Falasca asks about the two different fire escapes and Mr. McCarthy did not want the cornice to be covered up like the Castle Restaurant. Mr. McCarthy referred, in part, to the Revitalized Plan; "When rehabiliting commerical buildings the integity of the original design should be respected and whenever possible the original materials should be used". Ms. Fina asks Mr. Jiminez what is the differential between stucco and clapboard in which Mr. Jiminez indicates a 75% increase. The applicant would take off the old stucco and add new stucco on the building. Architect Ron Turuquist indicates that this building could not be built today because of the type of construction. The applicant is ready to go with the energy efficient insulation and the stucco. Mr. Jiminez adds that the building has renovated hallways, fire proof sheet rock and has the sprinkler system set up. Ms. Fina moves to open the meeting for public comments, seconded by Mr. Falasca. Motion carried. Mr. McCarthy asks what color would be used for the building. Ms. Fina comments that the color is important and does not want every building in town to look the same. The architect indicates there isn't much that can be done with the building besides stucco or aluminum/vinyl siding. Mr. Jiminez can not afford cedar shakes. Ms. Fina again expresses her concern with the color green and at this point Mr. Jiminez says another color would be agreeable to him. Mr. Falasca moves to close the meeting to public comments, seconded by Ms. Fina. Motion carried. Mr. Falasca asks about the present condition of the stucco. Mr. Jiminez indicates that the stucco is too heavy, cracked and very dirty. The Board feels in several years the replaced stucco will crack and get dirty because of the building's busy location. Mr. Falasca feels that because the applicant will use synthetic stucco it will not withstand the abuse. Mr. Jiminez states the base is a mix of glue and cement which will make it more durable. The windows will not be replaced this year, only painted. Mr. Barstow asks Mr. Jiminez what he will do with the detail on the top of the building. Mr. Jiminez responds that he will paint it. The Board has some discussion on the original material underneath the aluminum siding and requests that it be researched. Mr. Barstow likes the original photo but �July 28, 1999 7 because of code concerns does not think it is practical. He agrees with the stucco but not the color green and has concern regarding the details on the top of the building. Mr. Falasca will not vote for a green building. Ms. Fina will favor a stucco building but not the color green. She prefers colonial colors in keeping with the historical theme of the town. The Board is told by the architect that Mr. Jiminez must finish the stucco work and negotiate the awnings and spend the money for the awnings by September 14th. Mr. Falasco feels the building should be white with a blue, maroon or green trim. Ms. Fina feels white will be hard to keep clean. Mr. Barstow indicates that half of the lineation of the sketch is not spelled out. The Board asks several questions about signage on the awnings. At the previous meeting the Board requested Mr. Jiminez to return with photos showing the condition of the material underneath the aluminum. Mr. McCarthy feels the aluminum siding should be removed to investigate the material underneath. Replacing the structure with colonial vinyl siding or original cedar siding will cost less or as much as stucco. Using these materials will restore the village back to its historical character. At this point a lengthy discussion incurred between the applicant and the Board regarding the multi colors used in the village and the hispanic heritage now living in Sleepy Hollow. Ms. Fina makes a motion to approve this application with the following notations, seconded by Mr. Falasca. Motion carried. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cornice will be stripped, cleaned and painted and if needed restored to their original condition. Stucco - smooth finish. 1 112 inch recess on reveals Windows & Frames - upstairs windows will remain as existing store front windows - painted 18 inch freeze board over store front. Aluminum coping Awnings - typical shed style 16 inch brass numerals Fire escapes - stripped and repainted �July 28, 1999 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 8 Signage - name of business with street address Upper two levels - double hung windows will have lintels and sills projecting, no casing, stucco will be returned at the jams Windows - 6 inch lintels, 4 inch sills Four windows over laundromat will have vinyl louver shutters Windows will be painted to match the trim Existing freeze boards - painted and scraped Raised coins Doors will not be replaced Lighting as per drawings Colors: Base - parchment #342 Trim - Truro Blue #604 1, Maria L. Graca, 139-143 New Broadway - reopened Mr. McCarthy moved to reopen the meeting, seconded by Mr. Falasca. Motion carried. Ms. Fina indicates wall will be unilock pizza two, 8 feet high. The color will be greyish. Ms. Fina motions for approval, seconded by Mr. Falasca. Motion carried. 6. Rodrigues Enterprises, 76 Chestnut St. (cont.) Continued application for construction of new multiple dwelling. Applicant presents Board with photos of 76 Chestnut St. Mr. McCarthy indicates several years ago applicant received approval for retaining wall which has been done and now applicant needs approval for building. The original application was for a gable roof but applicant now seeks approval for a flat roof. Turuquist Architects, 95, Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow presents to the Board details of the application. The building was originally commercial but has been changed. Will be 1 2 units with entrances on each end of the stairwells with an entrance to the lower level. Floor plans for each floor have been prepared. Garage will be in front. The windows are white vinyl, double hung windows. Construction is concrete block with stucco finish, columns for detail and globe lighting. An extra story will be added. The adjacent building will be demolished for a parking lot.There was some discussion with � 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-1999 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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