https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/93ac11d8da0d6e864b33a16e63023e25.pdf 904dee0f3e738ef2751d5129e2e16cb7 PDF Text Text REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26th, 2003 A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on March 26th, 2003 in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. James Nazemetz, Chairman Henry Steiner Sean McCarthy Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina PRESENT: ABSENT: Carter Sackman Paul Wichmann ALSO PRESENT Robert Stiloski, Inspector Edward Lammers, Attorney RECEIVED •W ? 3 2003 VILLAGE CLERK Chairman Nazemetz c a l l e d t h e m e e t i n g t o o r d e r a t 1. PAKOLA, 48 HEMLOCK DRIVE - WALL 8:10 P.M. CONTINUED. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the matter would be continued to the April meeting as they have not received a ruling from the Village Board. 2. LAURENTINO RODRIGUES, 172 VALLEY STREET - 3-STORY MIXED USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING-CONTINUED. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the matter would be continued to the April meeting as the applicant is out of the country. 3. ROMEO CACANINDIN, CONTINUED. BEDFORD ROAD-VACANT LOT-NEW CONSTRUCTION. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the matter would be continued to the April meeting as the applicant has not submitted additional information, as requested by the Board. 4. ORIENTACTION HISPANA CORP. 115 CORTLANDT STREET-SIGN PERMIT CONTINUED. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the matter would be continued to the April meeting as the applicant did not submit additional information as requested by the Board. 5. EUGENE ERRICO, 471 MUNROE AVENUE-GAZEBO INSTALLATION IN REAR YARD. Mr. Errico presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Errico stated that he has lived at 471 Munroe Avenue for approximately forty years, and this past year he and his wife decided to do some planting and landscaping and to otherwise clean up the property. In so doing they decided to install a gazebo in the rear of the property, which is partially visible to the �-2stract. Ho did no realize that he would have to have permission of the ARB. He spoke to all the neighbors and they have no objection to the gazebo. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz stated he had driven by the property and felt that the improvements enhanced the property. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 6. SIGN EXTREME 2 8 5 NO. BROADWAY-SIGN PERMIT-FRONT.M(rCKEY r ftUTQ'BODY". Applicant presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Applicant presented photographs of sign that has already been installed on part of the building, and stated that the new sign would be on the same plane as the sign that is on the building. He also stated that the present awning, which is damaged would be removed. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the size and the placement of the new sign in connection with the placement of the directory, also the color of the sign and the size of the lettering. Mr. Nazemetz stated that prior to making a decision on the application they would consider another application for a sign permit at 285 No. Broadway. 7. SIGN EXTREME, 2 85 No. BROADWAY-SIGN PERMIT-NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. Applicant presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Siloski. Applicant stated that the directory to be installed on the north side of the building would list all occupants of the building and would match the signs on the front of the building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Karl Dibble, 315 North Broadway stated he had no �-3objection to the erection of the signs and relt they would look very nice. There being no further comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding the placement of lighting on the front and north side of the building, type and size of lettering and color of directory. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve both applications for the installation of a sign on the front of the building and the directory on the north side of the building as requested, and that lighting be installed as discussed and letteri Li._i;_ to match the sign that is already in place on the front of the building. Carried. Ms. Aloia voted "No". 8.CARRAR0, 24 HEMLOCK DRIVE-ADDITION REVISION. Applicant presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the application was a revision of an application previously submitted. Applicant stated that after approval of previous submission and when construction was begun they felt that more space was needed and they decided to enlarge a bathroom, filled in a niche with a garden, added a breakfast room which made the roof come up higher and asked that the Board approve the application. Mr. Steiner moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. After discussion Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Steiner to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 9. SARAH VELIN, 23 2 NO. WASHINGTON STREET-SIGN PERMIT. 10. CESAR GUICHAY, 232 NO. WASHINGTON STREET-SIGN PERMIT. 11. B.SOLEDAD CAVERO, 232 NO. WASHINGTON STREET-SIGN PERMIT. Applicants submitted proof of affidavit of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Nazemetz stated the 232 North Washington Street is directly behind the furniture store that fronts at the corner of Beekman Avenue and Washington Street and is one building and therefore the application would be heard together. �-4Applicants presented samples of color of signs and awnings to be installed, stating there would be three signs and they would all match in color, size and lettering. Mr. Stiloski stated that due to the contour of the street the signs would be at different levels and would be staggered. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Karl Dibble, 315 North Broadway questioned the height of the awnings due to the contour of the street and buildings. There being no further public comments, Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding placement of awnings and members felt that photos and drawings should be submitted showing the placement of the awnings and signs on the building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the applicant submit pictures and photographs of the building showing the placement of the signs and the awnings and return to the April 23rd, meeting for review. Carried. 12. KARL DIBBLE-315 NORTH BROADWAY-CONTINUED. Mr. Nazemetz stated that Mr. Dibble has met the requirements of the Planning Board and has asked the Board to review his application. Mr. Viera, Architect, representing Mr. Dibble presented revised plans and drawings and asked that the Board approve the new building, the stockade fence, and the fence at the rear of the property. Mr. Viera also presented photographs of the existing building with existing fence. Mr. Nazemetz stated thueV would review each request separately. 1. STOCKADE FENCE-EXISTING HOUSE. Mr. Viera stated that stockade fence was needed to protect the privacy of the patio at the rear of the existing house. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public coments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Steiner that the same be closed. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Steiner to approve the erection of the stockade fence. Carried. �-52. CHAIN LINK FENCE-SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE ON TOP OF RETAINING WALL AROUND THE PERIMETER OE THE rROI'ERTi'. Mr. Nazemetz stated he would like the applicant to submit drawings visualizing the fence on top of the wall. Mr. Viera stated he would submit a scale drawing. Discussion followed with members agreeing that the applicant submit further plans and drawings outlining the fence, gates and elevations, height of fence with a Site Plan. Ms. Fina stated that the Board was trying to improve the area and needed more information before appjr^skifcgthe application. Mr. Dibble stated he would be installing screening and would landscape the property to make it more pleasing. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the applicant present information requested at the April 23rd, meeting for the Board to review. Carried. 3. REAR BUILDING-GARAGE AND APARTMENTS. Mr. Viera, Architect, stated that several months ago they presented plans and drawings for the construction of a garage with apartments on the second floor and now are submitting revised drawings and plans showing a hip roof, which matches the house in front, showing a stucco finish that matches the house, a band around the center of the building to lower the height, a stone foundation and garage doors that would allow trucks to enter. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. McCarty 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 height of garage doors, with members agreeing that the building looked too commercial, that there be planting and landscaping on the property. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the application be approved as submitted with recommendations made by the Board members. Carried. Ms. Aloia voted "No". The Chair voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the Dibble application approval. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the next meeting of the Board would be held on April 23rdf 2003. There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Steiner that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, , � 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-2003 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. 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