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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
September 27, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Jim Nazemetz, Chair at 8:02 p m
Present

Jim Nazemetz, Chairman
Sean McCarthy
Elvira Aloia
Louis Falasca
Barbara Fina
Tom Capossela
Robert Barstow

Absent

None

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Also Present Jim Margotta (Building Inspector)
Ed Lammers (Village Attorney)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Agenda:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
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g)
h)

William &amp; Elisa Weber
Peter &amp; Beth Hildick-Smith
David Perl mutter
Philipsburg Restoration
Paul O'Donohue
Jon Miller &amp; Myriam Berenbaum
M. Weitzner/J. Tygard
Unique Auto Body Inc.

215 Farrington Ave . Fence
114 Harwood Ave. Approval of Addition
470 Bellwood Ave. Addition
Sign
151 Palmer Ave.
Addition &amp; Renovation
24 Lakeview Ave
Addition
491 Bellwood Ave. Approval of 4 ft. fence
95 College Ave.
Two story addition

Announcements:
None
a) William &amp; Elisa Weber Robert Barstow excused himself from the application.
The Chair stated that the returns have been received.
Sam Vieira summarized the proposed work
Sam Vieira stated that there is one amendment to the drawings. The exterior will be
changed from clapboard siding to cedar shingles.
The Chair opened the public hearing Lou Falasca seconded It was unanimous.
Since there were no public comments, Lou Falasca made a motion to close the public
hearing Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous.

�The Chair asked if the cornerboards would remain
Sam Vieira responded that it would remain as the drawings indicate
Sean McCarthy suggested using a double bay window as opposed to an oval window He
also suggested using clapboard on the bottom floor and shingle on the top floor.
Tom Capossela made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Lou Falasca
seconded It was unanimous
b) Peter &amp; Beth Hildick-Smith Lee Kennedy represented this application He summarized the proposed work especially
the extensive remodeling on the backside of the house
The Chair asked if the Board had any comments
Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing Elvira Aloia seconded. It was
unanimous
Since there were no public comments, Sean McCarthy made a motion to close the public
hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous.
Lou Falasca made a motion to approve the application as submitted Barbara Fina
seconded.
Robert Barstow stated that he had a concern with the addition in relation to the existing
facade.
Lee Kennedy responded that he is only repeating what is already there
Sean McCarthy stated that the addition did not match the first floor
Lee Kennedy responded that it was arbitrary He added that if the Board wants the
drawings to match then he would correct the drawings to reflect it.
Robert Barstow asked if the existing roof was a composition roof.
Lee Kennedy responded yes.
The Chair asked how far back is the addition set.
Lee Kennedy responded about 15 feet.
The previous motion made by Lou Falasca was passed unanimously.
c) David Perlmutter Roland Scharfspitz, the project architect, represented this application.
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�The Chair asked if the mailings were received
The applicant stated yes and presented the mailings to the Board
Roland Scharfspitz summarized the application He discussed the proposed renovations.
He also stated that the existing roof will be matched
Roland Scharfspitz stated that the addition would be slightly extended from the existing
structure
Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was
unanimous
Since there were no public comments, Lou Falasca made a motion to close the public
hearing Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous.
The Chair asked if the Board had any comments
The Chair asked if the roof would be the same on the garage.
Roland Scharfspitz responded yes The garage roof would have the same clay tiles as the
main house
Sean McCarthy made a motion to approve the application with the addition of clay tiles
on the garage Tom Capossela seconded It was unanimous.
There was an open discussion on Architectural Review Board fees and the cost of
construction
d) Philipsburg Restoration This application was pushed to the next meeting since there was nobody present for this
application.
e) Paul O'Donohue Joe Bruno, the project architect, and his partner represented the application He
summarized the proposed changes to the property. He proposed 3 dormers (see DWG A3) to minimize modifications to street.
Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Lou Falasca seconded. It was
unanimous.
Polly Waldman (163 Palmer Ave.) spoke. She stated that she lives next door to this
property and they share a common driveway She stated that her family would feel
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�overpowered by the size of the house as proposed The houses are currently very similar
in size
She also stated that she had not seen a copy of the proposed changes
The Chair provided a copy of the plans to Polly Waldman
Sean McCarthy asked about the lot coverage
Joe Bruno responded 60%
Joe Bruno stated that DWG A-3 shows the expanded sun room
Sean McCarthy stated that the survey indicates that the neighbor has less than 10 feet
Polly Waldman submitted a survey of her (adjacent) property
Sean McCarthy asked if the house would have a sprinkler system installed.
Joe Bruno stated that he did not know if it was required
Sean McCarthy stated that he did not know if you could upgrade without adding a
sprinkler system
Jim Margotta stated that Bob Stilotski would review the drawings.
Robert Barstow asked if the applicant or the architect had any comments to alleviate the
neighbors concerns.
Lou Falasca made a motion to pass this application off to next month to allow the
neighbors time to discuss and try to resolve.
The Chair made a motion to close the public hearing until next month. Elvira Aloia
seconded. It was unanimous
Elvira Aloia seconded Lou Falasca1 s motion to adjourn the application until next month.
It was unanimous
The Chair stated that the Board needs to have a discussion with Jim Margotta and Bob
Stilotski on sprinkler requirements.
0 Miller/ Berenbaum Demetri Sarantitis, the project architect, represented the applicant.
He summarized the application, which involves the addition of a new deck.
The Chair made a motion to open the public hearing Sean McCarthy seconded. It was
unanimous

Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 27, 2000

�Since there were no public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public
hearing Sean McCarthy seconded It was unanimous
Sean McCarthy asked if the applicant has the approval of the Sleepy Hollow Manor
Association
The Chair responded that the approval letter was submitted with the application
Tom Capossela made a motion to approve as submitted Elvira Aloia seconded. It was
unanimous
2) Weitzner/Tygard The Chair acknowledged receipt of the mailings
Mitch Weitzner appeared before the Board as the applicant He stated that the fence was
already constructed He did not know that he needed a permit to erect a fence. He also
stated that the purpose of the fence is to contain his children within the boundaries of his
property
The Chair opened the public hearing Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous.
Since there were no public comments, Elvira Aloia made a motion to close the public
hearing Sean McCarthy seconded It was unanimous
The Chair asked if the applicant had a certified survey of the fence
Mitch Weitzner responded no
The Chair asked if the fence was installed on Village property
Mitch Weitzner responded that he was not sure He stated that he thought that he was
erecting the fence on his property
There was an open discussion on whether a certified survey is needed and whether the
fence is on Village property or not
Lou Falasca made a motion to approve the fence not the location of the fence Barbara
Fina seconded. It was unanimous
h) Unique Auto Body Sean McCarthy, the project architect, represented the application.
Sean McCarthy summarized this application. He stated that this application was
previously approved but needs to be changed to include the addition of a second story.

Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 27, 2000

�The Chair made a motion to open the public hearing Robert Barstow seconded It was
unanimous
Since there was no public comment, Robert Barstow made a motion to close the public
hearing. Tom Capossela seconded It was unanimous
Sean McCarthy stated that the building would be stuccoed in the spring
Barbara Fina asked what is the minimum temperature to be able to apply stucco.
Sean McCarthy responded 40 degrees.
The Chair asked if the Board had any other comments.
Robert Barstow made a motion to approve the application. Tom Capossela seconded
with the comment of refacing with stucco on the portion that is visible from the street
It was unanimous.
Other Topics:
The minutes from July 2000 meeting were reviewed
On page 1 it reads:
It should read:

Barbara Fine
Barbara Fina

The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections Sean McCarthy
seconded. It was unanimous with Robert Barstow abstaining.
The Chair made a motion to adjourn. Louis Falasca seconded It was unanimous.
Adjourned at 9:39 p.m.

Submitted

Anthony DelVecchio
Recording Secretary

Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 27, 2000

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