https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d249be34665c4f9ca5cc9d4c53ce4737.pdf 4dab400eed3d28e621359e9df1c18c8f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING September 26, 2001 The meeting was called to order by Jim Nazemetz, Chair at 8:10 p.m. Present: Absent Jim Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Elvira Aloia Tom Capossela Robert Barstow Barbara Fina RECEIVED OCT 1 9 ?nni VILLAGE CLERK Louis Falasca Also Present: Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Bob Stiloski (Department of Fire and Life Safety) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Agenda; 1) David Jacobsen - 534 Bellwood Ave 2) Jane Dubin - 255 Highland Ave 3) Craig Lis - 2 Kelbourne Ave 4) Jonathan Hodosh - 544 Bellwood Ave 5) Julio Zhingri - 290 Washington Street 6) Jose O. Castaneda - 95 Beekman Avenue 7) Dolphin Fitness 8) Pedro Urigiles - 46 Beekman Ave 9) Van Tassel - "Bargain Buster, Inc." 10) Minutes 11) Robert Barstow - Sleepy Hollow Designs Announcements; The Chair noted that a quorum was present. The Chair stated that Lou Falasca would not be attending. The Chair also stated that Anthony DelVecchio is the Recording Secretary for this meeting. 1) David Jacobsen - 534 Bellwood Ave The Chair stated that this is a comer lot and the side yard is considered to be a front yard. �David Jacobsen described the project in detail. He stated that the new exterior would match the existing exterior. The Chair asked if the roofing would be the same. David Jacobsen responded yes. He also stated that the siding and trim would also be the same. The Chair asked if there were any comments from the Board. Since there were none, Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Since there were no public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Tom Capossela stated that the proposed work couldn't be seen from the street. Barbara Fina asked the applicant if drawing A-5 (North elevation) would best show what is visible from the street. David Jacobsen showed what is visible from the street via the drawings. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Jane Dubin - 255 Highland Ave The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Jane Dubin submitted the mailings to Jim Margotta. Jane Dubin described the proposed application. She stated that the addition would add character to the house. Sean McCarthy asked if there would be new siding and window trim. Jane Dubin responded yes. Jane Dubin stated that the siding would be changed from vertical to horizontal. Sean McCarthy asked what type of wood would be used to construct the porch. Jane Dubin responded that they are using cedar siding and will try to match the porch material with the same. Barbara Fina asked if the porch was existing. Jane Dubin responded that there is an existing stoop that would be replaced by the porch. Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 2 �Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Since there were no public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the restriction that the exposed wood is cedar. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Craig Lis - 2 Kelbourne Ave Craig Lis explained the proposed project. He stated that the existing wall and driveway is crumbling. Craig Lis submitted drawings to the Board for their review. The Chair made a motion to open the public hearing. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Since there were no public comments, Sean McCarthy made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Sean McCarthy asked if the applicant would be installing light fixtures at the end of the driveway. Craig Lis responded yes. He stated that currently there is no light in this area. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 4) Jonathan Hodosh - 544 Bell wood Ave Jonathan Hodosh is the project architect and is representing the property owners (the Gerstener family). Jonathan Hodosh described the project in detail. He also reviewed some small modifications that have been made to the drawings since they were submitted to the Village. Jonathan Hodosh submitted siding samples but stated that the siding would be smooth in texture. Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 3 �Since there were no public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Barbara Fina asked if the setbacks were ok. Jonathan Hodosh responded yes. The Chair requested that the front elevation be displayed. There was an open discussion on the front elevation. Robert Barstow made a motion to approve the application. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was approved 4-1 (McCarthy). The Chair abstained. 5) Julio Zhingri - 290 Washington Street The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Julio Zhingri responded that he did not know that mailings were required. Ed Lammers explained the reason for the mailings. Sean McCarthy made a motion to carry over to the next meeting. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Robert Barstow stated that the applicant should make sure that he has all the materials for the next meeting. Julio Zhingri showed a sketch of the proposed work to the Board. There was an open discussion on the porch enclosure. This was adjourned until the October 24, 2001 meeting. 6) Jose O. Castaneda - 95 Beekman Avenue Jose Castanada is the applicant. He stated that he is an attorney opening an office in the Village. He wants to install signs on an existing storefront. Sean McCarthy made a motion to open the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 �Since there were no public comments, Sean McCarthy made a motion to close the public hearing. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Jose Castanada stated that the awning was there. He sated that he had the old lettering removed and added new lettering with the same size. Robert Barstow asked about the mannequins in the store window. Jose Castaneda responded that the mannequins represent a law firm in the 19th century. Robert Barstow made a motion to approve the application. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 7) Dolphin Fitness Andrew Carino is the applicant. He described the proposed changes. He submitted a drawing of the proposed changes to the Board. He also discussed the entrance relocation. There was an open discussion on the awning architecture. Robert Barstow asked if the awning would be illuminated. Andrew Carino responded that it would be backlit. Barbara Fina asked about the awning material. Andrew Carino responded that it would be a straight canvas. Barbara Fina requested that the applicant submit materials to the Board for approval including color samples. Andrew Carino agreed. Jim Margotta stated that the Planning Board referred this application to the ARB so that they can expedite some of the interior work. There was an open discussion on the building exterior. Sean McCarthy asked if there were provisions made for garbage. Andrew Carino responded that this would be accomplished through the Planning Board. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant to eliminate the phone number and web site from the awning. Andrew Carino agreed. The Chair made a motion to open the public hearing. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 5 �Since there were no public comments, Sean McCarthy made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair made a motion to carry over to the next meeting. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). This was adjourned until the October 24, 2001 meeting. 8) Pedro Urigiles - 46 Beekman Ave There was nobody present to represent this application. The Chair made a motion to carry this item over to the next meeting. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 9) Van Tassel - "Bargain Buster, Inc." The Chair reviewed the minutes from the July meeting with regards to this application. He stated that the applicant was supposed to meet with Bob Stiloski and review the awning. Bob Stiloski stated that the applicant cancelled their appointment at the last minute and did not re-schedule. Peter Phamashea stated that he is not in violation of the Village Code. He stated that he removed some lettering based on the Board's previous comments. He stated that there isn't any Village Code requirement that indicates lettering and font sizes. The Chair stated that no approvals were issued either. The Chair stated that the application was previously denied. Tom Capossela asked the applicant if he had any pictures of the awning in its current condition. Peter Phamashea responded yes. There was an open discussion on the submitted photos. The Chair asked the applicant to keep the awning as it is but remove the signs from the window. Peter Phamashea agreed to remove the .990 signs from the front window. Elvira Aloia stated that no signs should be in the window. Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 6 �Peter Phamashea agreed. The Chair made a motion to open the public hearing. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Mario Bellanich spoke. He stated that there are other signs on Beekman Avenue that should be looked at instead of this application. Since there were no other public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following restriction. The two horizontal type panels at the bottom of each window with white background will be removed. The .990 sign in the left-hand window will be removed. No additional signs permanent or temporary would be placed in the window. Robert Barstow seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Peter Phamashea asked about signs indicating sales or specials. Ed Lammers responded that the Village Code has requirements for the applicant to follow. 10) Minutes The minutes from June 2001 were reviewed. The following changes were made: On page 4 change: "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." To read: "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. Don Stever provided an affidavit stating that he hand-delivered the public notice to his neighbors. Ed Lammers approved of the method." Sean McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Tom Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The minutes from July 2001 were reviewed. The following changes were made: Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 �On page 3, Item #5 (Bargain Buster), change: " discussion followed regarding covering lettering with new strip or skirt held on by rivets." To read: "discussion followed regarding a "strip" being removed and a new strip" replacing the old "strip" or a "skirt" held on by rivets could be installed." Sean McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 11) Robert Barstow - Sleepy Hollow Designs The project was discussed. The Board took no action. Sean McCarthy made a motion to adjourn. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 10:21 to next meeting. Respectfiilly Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2001 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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