https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/351528e79cd29889d68bdc50e17c1101.pdf 23442a6e373317a7ee8f86f792af4c5d PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING June 26, 2001 The meeting was called to order by Jim Nazemetz, Chair at 8:04 p.m. Present: Jim Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Elvira Aloia Tom Capossela Robert Barstow RECEIVED JUL 1 7 ?nrn VILLAGE CLERK Absent Louis Falasca Barbara Fina Also Present: Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) . ~' .'Os Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) h) Antonio Rodrigues Peter Knapp Latin Courier Van Tassel "Bargain Buster, Inc." Zbigniew Bierski Michael Flynn Paul Wichmann Donald Stever 358 North Broadway 65 Sleepy Hollow Rd Beekman Avenue Beekman Avenue 42 Gordon Avenue 127 Harwood Avenue 16 New Broadway 157 Millard Avenue Sign Continued Continued Discussion of awning-denied Fence 2 car garage and driveway Renovation Enclosed screened porch Announcements: The Chair noted that a quorum was present. a) Antonio Rodriguez Frank Oudheusden from Signs and Stops, Inc. is representing this application. He went into detail about the sign color, font and size. There are two signs. They will both be illuminated. He also stated that the lettering indicating the occupants would be 2-1/2" tall and the lettering for the address would be 3" tall. The sign would be 4' x 3'. He showed the Board the location of the signs via a site plan of the property. The Chair asked if the sign would be the same color as the building trim. Frank Oudheusden responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Sean McCarthy 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. (4-0). Tom Capossela made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. Sean McCarthy added that the applicant comply with the site lines for Gordon Avenue. The motion was amended to add Sean McCarthy's comment. It was unanimous. (4-0). b) Peter Knapp This is a continuation from a previous meeting. Peter Knapp is the applicant and he summarized the application from the previous meeting. He stated that the fence that he is proposing to install is the same fence that is installed on his neighbors' retaining wall. The Chair asked if it would contain vinyl strips. Peter Knapp responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous. Since there were no public comments, The Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). Sean McCarthy made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). c) Latin Courier Express The Chair stated that this item will be held off until the end of the meeting since nobody is present as of yet. d) Bargain Buster Jim Margotta stated that the applicant would not be able to attend until 9:30pm. e) Zbigniew Bierski Zbigniew Bierski is representing his application. He stated that he wants to install a cedar fence with a galvanized post onto an existing retaining wall. Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26, 2001 2 �The Chair asked if the mailings were received. The applicant did not send out any mailings. The Chair explained the Village Code requirements for mailings. This item was adjourned to the July meetings due to the lack of mailings. 0 Michael FIvnn Michael Flynn is representing this application with his architect, Javier Alagarcara. He summarized the project and the Zoning Board decision. The garage was reduced from 25' x 31' to 23' x 23'. He stated that there are two concerns that the ZBA addressed: 1) the size of the structure 2) The impact of the garage location. He also stated that the ZBA required the ARB to approve the aesthetics for the rear of the garage since it impacts the applicants rear neighbor. Javier Alagarcara described the landscaping for the rear of the garage. The Chair asked if there was any storage. Michael Flynn responded that there would be some storage above the garage. The Chair stated that the Code only applies to the front of the street. Ed Lammers replied that the applicant has consented to this. The Chair opened the public hearing. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous. Since there were no public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Jim Margotta responded yes. The Chair compared the first and second versions of the garage. Sean McCarthy asked if the garage would be a wood framed structure. Javier Alagarcara responded yes. Sean McCarthy asked about the height of the structure. Jim Margotta responded 15'. He also stated that this was revised from the originally submitted height of 16'. Sean McCarthy asked if the roof pitch was changed to accommodate the height requirement of the Code. Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26, 2001 3 �Javier Alagarcara responded that the wall heights were reduced. The Chair asked if sprinklers were required. Sean McCarthy responded that sprinklers are not required for a detached garage. The Chair asked if version #2 would meet the applicant's needs. Michael Flynn responded yes. The Chair made a motion to approve the revised application dated 06/22/01 as submitted. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous. g) Donald Stever Donald Stever is representing his application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Don Stever responded that he did not have enough time to send out the public notice. He stated that he hand delivered copies to all but one neighbor. Ed Lammers approved of the method. Don Stever spoke about the porch enclosure. He submitted plans to the Board. He stated that these plans were previously submitted for some other work. At that time, the Architectural Review Board did not like the plan and he agreed. He stated that he decided not to build the enclosed porch at that time. He spoke about replacing screens with crank-out windows. He also stated that the exterior would be painted to match the existing. Elvira Aloia asked why the applicant was not keeping the existing windows. Don Stever responded that the downstairs windows are small. He stated that he wanted to maintain the amount of light that currently exists with the open porch. He stated that he wanted to maintain the same appearance also. He also stated that he wants to maintain the existing architectural detail. The Chair opened 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. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous. Sean McCarthy made a motion to approve the application as submitted under the condition that the applicant match the existing architectural details. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous. Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26, 2001 4 �h) Paul Wichmann Paul Wichmann is representing his application. He spoke about the existing window heights. He also described the installation of the new driveway to be installed from Bedford Road. He gave details for the new doors and how they would match the new crown. He also stated that there would be new sidelights added. The Chair opened the public hearing. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous. Anthony DelVecchio from 22 Bedford Road spoke. He stated that he has no problems with the applicants proposed work. Since there was no other public comments, Sean McCarthy made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous. Robert Barstow asked if the new entrance would be sheltered. Paul Wichmann responded that this was already completed. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous. The minutes from May 2001 were reviewed. There was an open discussion of the last month's findings and the appeal process with regards to the Bargain Buster application. The minutes for May 2001 will be re-reviewed at next months meeting. d) Bargain Buster Peter Phamashea is representing his application. He apologized for being late. He also apologized for his behavior last meeting. He admitted that he did not apply for a permit because he did not know that he needed to. The Chair asked about the amount and size of the lettering Peter Phamashea responded that the Code doesn't have any requirements. The Chair stated that the awning should match other awnings on the building. He stated that the applicant's awning is too dissimilar. Peter Phamashea responded that he did not know that he had to apply for a permit. He showed photos of other businesses on Beekman Avenue with dissimilar lettering. Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26, 2001 �Ed Lammers read the Code section that stated the restriction of the number of awning sides that can contain lettering. Peter Phamashea responded that this information is not in the ARB application packet. The Chair asked the applicant to remove the existing lettering and replace it with smaller lettering to match other businesses at the Van Tassel building. The Chair stated that the lettering size is not appropriate. The Chair asked the applicant to remove the "99^ items" and "for less" and the Board will approve. Peter Phamashea responded that the lettering is painted on. Ed Lammers asked if the applicant could cover the lettering. Peter Phamashea responded that he will ask the awning contractor but he cannot promise anything. The Chair stated that the applicant should remove the west-return side lettering and keep the eastside lettering. Peter Phamashea agreed. The Chair asked Jim Margotta about the window signs. Jim Margotta responded that they are illegal. There was an open discussion on the signage for other businesses on Beekman Avenue. Ed Lammers asked the applicant to waive the 45-day window for determination. Peter Phamashea agreed. Peter Phamashea will check with his awning contractor and return to the Board with the results. c) Latin Courier Express (continued) The Chair noted that the applicant has arrived and that this is a continuation of the previous meeting. Sophia Suarez is representing this application. She stated that the lights for the store are only on from 8-10pm everyday. The Chair asked if the posters were removed. Sophia Suarez responded yes. The Chair read the restrictions that were placed on the approval from last month's meeting. He stated that all items were met. Sean McCarthy stated that the neon lights would go off at 10pm when the store closes. Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26, 2001 6 �The Chair made a motion to approve based on the minutes of the 5/23/01 meeting. The restrictions were as follows: 1) The neon lights turn off at 10pm. 2) Remove the posters from the front window. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous. Other Topics: The Chair stated that a co-chair needs to be elected. The Chair nominated Sean McCarthy. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous. Jim Margotta stated that Bob Stiloski would be attending all future Architectural Board meetings. Sean McCarthy made a motion to adjourn. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourned at 9:49 p.m. Submitted Anthony DelVecchio Recording Secretary Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 26,2001 7 � 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-2001 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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