https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/56fe2f06c11c769015a2e3b0e859a687.pdf f9425e882eefad21aaebb789d3350289 PDF Text Text RFHITAR MEETING SLEEPY HOLLOW, N Y . DECEMBER 1st, 1999 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on Wednesday, December 1st, 1999 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Skeepy Hollow, New York. PRESENT: James Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Thomas Capossela Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Louis Falasca ABSENT: Robert Barstow ALSO PRESENT: James Margotta, Building Inspector Edward Lammers, Attorney Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Nazemetz stated that due to the Holidays the Board would not meet at the end of December, and stated that the next meeting of the Board would be held on January 26th, 2000. Chairman Nazemetz welcomed Mr. Capossela who is the new member appointed to the Board. 1. DAVID E. JACOBSEN, 534 BELLWOOD AVEMJE - ADDITION OF PORTICO TO FRONT. Mr. Jacobsen stated that plans had been submitted at the last meeting but they were informed by the Building Inspector that they had to appear before the Zoning Board for approval prior to approval by the ARB. Mr. Jacobsen submitted pictures of his house and proposed plans for the addition and stated that the addition would be in keeping with the neighborhood. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by by Mrs. Aloia to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of construction and Mr. Nazemetz stated that the Zoning Board had approved the addition and granted a variance. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 2. JAMES T.KEPER & BARBARA TURK, 10 BIRCH CLOSE-Addition of Dormer. Ms. Turk presented Plans and outlined the project, stating that a dormer would be constructed on the second floor of the house for �-2additional space which would include a bathroom and a walk in closet and bedroom. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of construction, windows, shutters and size of dormer. Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 3. MIGUEL JIMENEZ, 76 BEEKMAN AVENUE-APPROVAL OF NEW FACADE. Ron Turnquist, Architect presented drawings of building and outlined the project stating that windows would be replaced, balconies re-stuccoed, color to be "honeysuckle", lintels, sills, to be a shade of green, painted areas to be dark green and color of awning has not been decided. Mr. Turnquisit presented affidavit of service of mailings to Clerk. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Falasaca to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of balcony, type and size of new windows and the size of the store front window. The size of the store window was discussed and the consensus was that the window in the plans was too small for a storefront. Ms. Fina felt that a large window would be more attractive and be more in keeping with tiie other storefronts in the area. After discussion, Mr. Margotta stated that after January 1st, he would be sending out letters to the various shop keepers in the Village to remove all signs from inside the windows as they were in violation. Mr. Nazemetz stated he would like to see a larger window and the Board members all agreed. Discussion followed regarding the upper side of the building and Mr. Jimenez agreed to restucco the whole building. Mr. Nazemetz asked for the Board's feelings regarding the store fonrt window: Mr. McCarthy stated he would prefer a larger with the posts removed, Mr. Capossela stated he had no problem with the window as presented, Ms. Fina would like a larger window with the posts eliminated or nrinimized and Ms. Alois and Mr.Falasca both would like a larger window with no posts. �-3Mr. Nazemetz moved to approve the application as submitted. There being no second to the motion the motion did not pass. Discussion followed with Attorney Lammers regarding the rejection of the plans and what procedure should follow if the plans were rejected by the Board. Attorney Lammers stated that if the plans were completely rejected Mr. Jimenez would have to reapply after six months with revised plans to be considered. Discussion followed with Mr. Falasca asking Mr. Jimenez if he would consider the Boards recommendations. MR. Jimenez stated he wanted the window as submitted in order for the Building to look nice. Mr. McCarthy stated that he felt with the larger window it would be easier for the Police Department to keep an eye on the inside of the store, and felt the larger window would be a safety feature. Mr. Capossela stated he would like to work with Mr. Jimenz as he has bought a lot of properties in the Village and has upgraded all of them. Mr. l^urnquist stated that Mr. Jimenez would like the Board to vote on the matter. Mr. Nazemetz stated he had offered a resolution to approve and there was no second to the motion so it did not pass. Mr. Margotta stated that new drawings would have to be prepared and presented to the Board for their approval, if they do not approve the drawings submitted. Mr. Jimenez and his Son-m-Law then left the meeting. Mr. Turnquist then gave the following proposal and asked the Board if they would consider approving: Drop the sill 18 inches above finished floor and maintain the 4 x 8 pifee of glass, rid the post in the middle and install two globes on front of building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to approve the proposal requested by Architect Turnquist on Mr. Jimenez's behalf. Mr. Nazemetz polled the Board as follows: Mr. McCarthy Ms. Fina Mr. Falasca - abstain - yes - abstain Mr. Capossela Ms. Aloia Mr. Nazemetz - yes - abstain - yes Discussion then followed on whether the Motion was passed or was not passed. �-4Mr. McCarthy stated he felt that the intent of "abstention" was -to vofce "no". . ,, „-*_ Attorney Larmiers stated that an abstention does not mean an outright "no" vote and the vote should determine that the vote on the motion was null and void and the Board should discuss the matter and go forth and begin again. Mr. Tumquist stated that in light of the vote he would withdraw his proposal and confer with his client. It was the feeling of Board members that the matter be tabled until the next meeting. MINUTES Mr. Falasca moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the Minutes of the meeting held on October 27th, 1999 be accepted as presented. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the next meeting of the Board would be held on January 26th, 2000. Falasca There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the same be duly 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/. Title A name given to the resource Architectural Review Board Minutes-1999 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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