https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/353ec391684cf912236364b7be159d3d.pdf 1d337ed8670e8b31b56c728120637414 PDF Text Text u* REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24th, 2001 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on Wednesday, October 24th, 2001 at 8 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. PRESENT: James Nazemetz, Chairman Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Thomas Capossela Sean McCarthy Robert Barstow ABSENT: Louis Falasca ALSO PRESENT: Robert Stilosk! Edward Lammers Chairman Nazemetz called the mee^CpftkJbo order at 8J3K/ s\ 1. Pedro Urgiles, Canario Express Communications, 46 Beekman Avenue - CONTINUATION. Nbx>nes appeared to represent the applicant. Af^ f* *H?3« /ft' /a \v 2. Dplphin Fitness, 300 No. Broadway - Continuation.[y No one appeared to represent the applicant. 3. & 4. JULIO ZHINGRI, 290 NO. Washington Street Continuation regarding Closing in a porch with windows, and Continuation of wall and j fence .erection. Mr. Zhingri presented affidavit of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Zhingri presented additional information as requested by the Board at the September meeting. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the Board had asked for revised drawings showing size of windows to be installed. Mr. Stiloski stated that Mr. Zhingri had outlined the project to him and stated that he wanted to close in the porch with windows and that the room would be used as a computer room. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Stiloski stated that Mr. Zhingri would have to appear before the Zoning Board to apply for a variance if he is converting the porch into a room. Ms. Fina stated if he was going to install heat and air conditioning the Board would like further information. af!\ �-2Mr. Nazemetz stated that the second part of Mr. Zhingri's application was for permission to construct a natural stone wall with fencing on top. Ms. Fina moved seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the height and type of wall to be constructed, and a similar wall on the same side of the street. Mr. Capossela moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the erection of an 18 inch wall with an 18 inch fence on top. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela that the applicant return to the meeting to be held on November 28th with additional drawings regarding the windows to be installed on the porch. Carried. 5. JOHN D. SUSSMAN, 203 HARWOOD AVENUE - REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RETAINING WALL. Dr. Sussman presented affidavit of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Dr. Sussman stated that the wall had been replaced and asked that the Board approve the replacement, of same. Mr. Nazement moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments. Mr. Nazementz moved, seconded by Mr. Bars tow to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the construction of the wall and what a beautiful job the contractor had done. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela that the application be approved as submitted. Carried. 6. CHRISTOPHER GHARI, 45 AMOS STREET - 2 STORY ADDITION Mr. Ghari presented affidavit of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Ghari presented plans and drawings of proposed addition and stated he had appeared in the Spring for renovations to the building and now would like to add to the building. He stated there had been some water damage and he would like to add approximately 3500 square feet of living space to the house. Mr. Ghari presented picture of what the house looked like when he purchased it and what it would look like. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. �-3There being no public comments. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of siding, windows, front door, lights on the outside of house, window over door and location of addition on the lot. Ms. Fina stated she felt the front door should be centered under the window above. All Board members agreed. Mr. Barstow felt that an additional window should be installed on the north side of the house on the second floor. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that the application be approved with the suggestions made by the Board. Carried. 7. MARCIA QUEZADA, 58 POCANTICO STREET - 5 FOOT HIGH %TOCKADE FENCE. Ms. Quezada presented affidavits of mailing to Mr. Stiloski. Ms. Quezada stated she would like to install a five foot high stockade fence between her house and her neighbors house. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the Board has a copy of the survey of the property. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Sal Camillieri speaking for his Mother, Catherine Camillieri owner of the property at 60 Pocantico Street, directly north of the property in question, stated that currently there is a four foot high fence between the two properties. He also stated that if the fence is erected there would be no access between the two houses, and there would be only one foot between the two fences. There being no further public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding fencing that is already in place, the hlocking of natural light into each house, the closeness of each house to the other and the Board felt that the closed in look would be unsightly. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to deny the application due to the fact the fences are too close and the closed in look would be too unsightly. Carried. 8. KENDAIr-ON-HUDSON - PROGRESS AND INFORMATION. David B. Smith, Saccardi & Schiff,Planning & Development Consultants. Mr. Smith stated that they had started the Project two years ago and had appeared before the various Boards of the Village, they had requested a ReZoning of a portion of the Phelps Hospital property in order for them to build an Assisted Living Project which they felt the area was in need of. He presented Plans and Drawings of the property as �-4it is and how they would like to improve it. Mr. Smith stated that a Site Plan was before the Planning Board and is awiting their approvel. He stated the Project is now visible to any public street but they would like input from the Board. Mr. Smith stated that the Mayor had made it one of the conditions and that the applicant must appear before the Architectural Review Board for their input. Andrew Tung, Divney, Tung, Schwalbe, Planning Engineers. Mr. Tung outlined the project and stated how the project would be developed and how it would fit into the neighborhood and the progress that has been made over the last two years. Mr. David Jones outlined the project stating that it would be a community of Senior Citizens who would live in an apartment and would have programs available to them. He stated they would have assisted living, if needed, and they would be near a health center-Phelps Memorial Hospital. He also stated they would have twenty-four hour health care, if needed, a community center, dining facilities, crafts, pool and a wellness center. Mr. Jones stated that this type of facility was founded in 1971 fcy the Quakers of Pennsylvania, and now have locations in Ohio, New York and Virginia. He stated that Seniors pay an entry fee, based on the size of the apartment, and a monthly fee thereafter. In outlining the project Mr. Jones stated they had planned for 225 Units which would include Studio apartments, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, some with kitchenettes. Mr. Tung presented Aerial Photgraphs which outlined Route Nine the Hudson River, Rockwood Hall and Route 117 stating that access to the project would be from Route 117 and the Hospital entrance would be used only in an emergency. There would be four buildings and one level parking deck to be shared with the Hospital. Discussion regarding the ownership of Rockwood Road and who would maintamn it and the new parking area for the Rockwood Hall State Park. It was stated that an easement would be granted to the Hospital and additional parking would be granted to the Hospital. Discussion regarding the upgrading of the Sewer and Water Systems into the project site and the wooded buffer on the south side of the project area. It was stated that the nearest building would be 400 to 650 feet away from the south perimeter and that evergrees and hemlocks would be planted. Douglas P. King, Perkins Eastman Architects Mr. King & Mr. Evanusa further outlined the Project stating that the project would have all levels of care, including organized activities, �-5safe environment, river views, areas for residents to walk, near the hospital, health care center, library, swimming pool and spa. Mr. King stated that each building would be connected to each other so that residents can go from one building to the other without going outside. Mr. King stated that the construction would be stone and light colored stucco with a reddish roof and would be five stories high, with a covered deck parking to be shared with the Hospital Doctor's Building. He presented samples of roof colors, white railing for balconies and type of brackets. Mr. King stated that after all applications have been approved it will take approximately two years to complete the project. Mr. Nazemetz asked if there would be gutters and what type of drainage system would be installed. Mr. King stated that other Kendel Project have no gutters or downspouts and it has worked out. Mr. Smith stated that the Board could recommend to the Planning Board that gutters and downspouts be included. Members asked what type of lighting would be installed on the Project Site with members showing concerns about lighting being too close to the adjoining residential area. After discussion Mr. Nazemetz stated that a work session would be held on November 7th, 2001 at 8 P.M. to discuss the various items and for the members to review the material presented to them. Mr. Nazemetz invite Mr. Smith and Mr. Tung to be at the work session. MINUTES Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 26th, with minor changes, as sukmitted. Carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Capossela moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. ctfully sukndtted, C^LZ^£& ene 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-2001 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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