https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/569e7bc4d28f9412ae897e6a93d73c8c.pdf b8f18c75ad706ed8b6bf7f79e103d02f PDF Text Text MARCH 26th, 2002 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on March 26th, 2002 at 8 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. PRESENT: James Nazemetz Thomas Capossela Sean McCarthy Barbara Fina ABSENT: Elvira Aloia Robert Barstow ALSO PRESENT: Robert Stiloski, Ins Edward Larmiers, Attorne Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting to order at stated there would be a ten minute recess in order to confer with the Attorney on several matters. 1. PEDRO URGILES, CANARIO EXPRESS COMMUNICATIONS, 46 BEEKMAN AVENUE CONTINUED. . Mr. Stiloski stated he had informed Mr. Urgiles that his application was on the Agenda. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to continue the matter to the meeting to be held in April. Carried. Mr. Lammers was instructed to notify Mr. Urgiles that if he did not appear at the April meeting his application would be denied. 2. BERNSTEIN/CREPEAU, 215 PALMER AVENUE-PORTICO TO FRONT OF HOUSE-CONTINUATION. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to continue the matter to the meeting to be held in April. Carried. Mr. Stiloski was to notify Mr. Bernstein that the matter was continued to the April meeting. 3. QUEZADA, 58 POCANTICO STREET-REINSTALL FRONT STAIRS & STUCCO STAIRS. CONTINUATION. John Turnquist, Architect for the applicant stated that the stairs were in poor condition and they were torn down and then rebuilt with the stairs being made of concrete. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to open the meeting for public ccnments. Carried. Ms. Katherine Camillieri, 60 Pocantico Steeet stated she had received the notice of the February meeting the day after the meeting and had not been notified of the meeting to be held tonight until she had called the Building Department. �-2Discussion followed regarding the proper procedure for notifying neighbors as to when the applications were to be heard and when the neighbors were to be notified. Mr. Stiloski stated that the applicant was given permission to proceed with the construction of the stairs and railings due to the fact that it was a safety issue. Mr. Stiloski also stated that the matter was in court due to the fact that the applicant had not obtained a Building Permit, and was issued a summons. Mrs. Camillieri stated she had no problem with the railing just that she was not notified of the meeting. There being no further comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of railing to be installed, type of construction of porch and the changing from wood to steel railing, which will be painted white to match the rest of the porch. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to approve the change the railings from wood to steel as requested. Carried. 4. SARAH VELIN, 232-2 N.WASHINGTON STREET-SIGN. Agent for applicant presented pictures of proposed sign and stated the sign would be installed replacing the existing sign and would be approximately three feet by sixteen inches and would be one inch thick. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela 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 type of sign, color of sign, type of lettering and the need for more detailed specifications. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossella that the applicant return to the April 24th meeting and be prepared to present detailed plans of the sign. Carried. 5. DIGNA COCHANCELA, 174 CORTLANDT STREET-SIGN. Applicant stated her establishment would be a Beauty Salon and presented plans for an awning to be maroon in color, with white lettering, said sign to have a telephone number on the right side of the awning with lettering to be in white. She stated that the awning would match the awnings on Beekman Avenue. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela 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 the sign with members stating that �-3the telephone number should not be on the awning, and the applicant have her sign company confer with Mr. Stiloski prior to installing the awning. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to approve the application as requested with the telephone number not to be added. Carried. 6. PEDRO URGILES, CANARIO EXPRESS COMMUNICATIONS, 46 BSEKMAN AVENUE-CX3NTINUED. Mr. Urgiles apologized for being late and stated that he did not submit a new proposal and asked if the Board wanted him to remove the awning. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the awning was installed without a permit and was in violation of the code. Mr. Caposseal stated we would be setting a precedent if the Board approved the awning After discussion, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela that the applicant meet with the Inspector and try to resolve the matter, and the matter be continued to the April meeting. Carried. 7. PARKER & MARY BAGLEY, 7 POKAHOE DRIVE-RENOVATION AND ADDITION. Thomas Felton, Architect presented Affidavit of Proof of Mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Felton stated that the property was the former Fremont Mansion and it was the intent of the new owners to rehabiliate and renovate the Mansion and to recreate the original look of the house. Mr. Felton presented plans and photographs for the Board to review. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Capossela that the meeting for public comments be closed. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of roof, type of chimney, color and type of windows and materials to be used. Mr. Capossela moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 8. ZOILA ENCALADA, 252 NORTH BROADWAY-INSTALL WOOD FENCE. Ms. Encalada presented Affidavit of Proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Applicant stated she would like to install a six foot high fence on the right side of her property. Mr. Stiloski stated that he had informed the applicant that the Code permitted a five foot high fence and the application was for five foot high fence. Mr. Lammers stated that a six foot high fence would require a Variance from the Code, and the applicant should file an new application requesting the installation of a six foot high fence. �-4After discussion the applicant was instructed to complete a new application for a six foot high fence and to confer with the Inspector, and return to the meeting to be held in April. 9. MATILDE RAMIREZ, 31 CLINTON STREET-INSTALL GATE TO PRIVATE ENTRANCE. Applicant did not have Proof of Mailings. Applicant stated she would like to install a gate to her property. Chairman Nazemetz stated that due to the lack of information the Board could not act and the applicant was instructed to return to the April 24th meeting with all required information. 9. EDWARD L. KENNEDY, ARCHITECT (KNOPPER) 2 HIGHLAND AVENIUE-CONTINUATION. Mr. Kennedy presented drawings for the Board to review stating changes had been made to the original plans in accordance with various suggestions made at the last meeting. Mr. Kennedy stated the original plans had two chimneys, changes were made to the roof lines, and presented photos for the Board to review. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Loren Fox, 250 Millard Avenue stated she would like the right to look at the new drawings. Mr. Lammers stated that those persons present could look at the drawings. Discussion followed regarding changes made to the drawings since the last meeting. Mr. Nazemetz declared a recess for ten minutes in order for those present to look at the drawings and photos that had been presented by Mr. Kennedy. Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Pierson spoke at length, voicing their objections to the height of the roof. Mr. Nazemetz stated that previously the matter had been referred to the Waterfront Advisory Board but was informed they had no jurisdiction over the matter. Mr. Lammers stated that the Zoning Code allows for a building to be thirty five feet in height and the house would be twenty-five feet seven inches in height. Mrs. Knopper stated that after several months of meetings and making changes to the plans, and noting they conform to the Zoning Code she feels the plans should be approved. Mr. Joe Fink, 270 Millard Avenue stated he had expressed his opinions in a letter written to the Board and asked that they been taken into consideration. Mr. Fink stated there were only three houses in the Lane and asked that the Board consider the character of the neighborhood. �-5Mr. Pierson stated he could not add to what Mrs. Pierson and Ms. Fox had stated but thanked the Board for their patience. He stated the property was not very attractive at present, but felt that they could meet with the applicants and come to a compromise that everyone could agree to. Mr. Robert Joyce, 225 Highland Avenue stated that the neighbors would be willing to bend over backwards to make sure all neighbors were able to see the river and stated he felt that this design had no place in our community and felt that the house would have to be taken down before the addition could be built. Mrs. Shelly Robinson, Kelbourne Avenue stated she has lived in the area for thirty years and she and her children have walked the area many times and referred to her objections written in her letter. Mr. John Baran, 260 Millard Avenue stated he was concerned about the overall effect on the neighborhood and was concerned about how it will effect the property values. Mr. Baran stated that it was the duty of the Board to protect all the citizens. Mrs. Pierson stated that the rendering is beautiful but the house is too high and they should reduce the height and the massiveness of the house. Jon Gunderman, Millard Avenue spoke regarding the design of the house and stated that the Board should come to a decision. Ms. Fox stated she would like the Board to bring the parties together so that they could come to an agreement that would please everyone. There being no further comments to come before the Board,Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close thefrteeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed and Mr. Lammers stated that the Board could make a motion or consider the comments made this evening and postpone the matter to the April meeting. He also stated that a Special Meeting could be called, with no additional public comments being made and a determination could be made on the application. Mr. Lammers stated the applicant has filed an application, which is within the Zoning Code and asked for a Permit. The Code tells us to either approve, deny or approve with conditions. He stated the applicant has every right to be heard and a decision made within the time allowed by the Code. Mrs. Knopper stated they had made changes to the house that really improve the looks of the house and make it more in keeping with the area and feels they are being reasonable and would like the Board to make a decision tonight. Mr. Capossela moved to approve as submitted with a twenty-fve foot high roof line. There being no second to the motion Chairman Nazemetz declared the motion not carried. �-6After discussion Mr. Kennedy stated they could possibly lower the roof line sixteen inches if the Board would grant approval of the application. Ms. Fina stated that the house is not tradional in design and it was not easy to approve the application in a short time. Mrs. Knopper stated she did not know how much more they could modify the house to suit the neighbors and address all their concerns and still get the house they would like to have. After discussion Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to continue the matter at a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002 at 8 P.M. in order for the Board to review the plans submitted tonight. Carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Irene Amato Acting Clerk MEETING ADJOUNRED AT 12 MIDNIGHT. � 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-2002 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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