https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/da956164d9bdcb5aa9ee0eb822dd872d.pdf d27e16390eff7905269d10c04dee2321 PDF Text Text WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th, 2003 REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board was held on August 27th, 2003 in the Village Hall, 2 8 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. PRESENT: James Nazemetz, Chairman Carter Sachman Paul Wichmann Sean McCarthy Barbara Fina ABSENT: Elvira Aloia , ALSO PRESENT: Robert Stiloski, In^pe&£6 »• Chairman Nazemetz called the meeting^ Chairman Nazemetz stated that the next Board would be held on September 24th, 2003. 1. WILIAN, 1 6 0 CORTLANDT STREET-SIGN PERMIT. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Wichmann to postpone the application until the September 24th, 2003 meeting. Carried. 2. ORIENTACTION HISPANA, 115 CORTLANDT STREET-SIGN PERMIT. Mr. Stiloski stated that the applicant had refiled his application for a sign and he has tried several times to contact him but apparently he is out of the country. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Wichmann to remove the application from the agenda. Carried. 3. VAN HENGEL, 2 EVERGREEN WAY-FENCE APPROVAL. Mrs. Van Hengel presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mrs. Van Hangel stated they were resubmitting their application due to the fact they are applying for approval of a five foot fence instead of a six foot high fence. She presented plans and photograph and outlined the type of fencing to be installed. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz 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. After discussion as to type and style of fencing to be installed, Mr. Wichmann moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve the application for the erection of a five foot high fence as submitted. Carried. �-24. MUTH, 16 POKAHOE DRIVE-ADD TWO DORMERS. Applicant presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Applicant stated that the house was a ranch built in the 1960's and it was their plans to add two dormers on the front of the house, rebuild the patio and add a railing to the patio and presented photographs showing the existing house. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy 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. After discussion as to type of materials to be used, type of gutters Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Wichmann that the application be approved as submitted. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz instructed the applicant to submit another set of plans to Mr. Stiloski for the Village's files. 5. ORIENTACTION HISPANA, 115 CORTLANDT STREET SIGN PERMIT. Applicant stated that he owns several businesses and travel out of the country and he was not here at the time the application was put on the agenda for the first time and asked that the Board please consider his application tonight. Mr. Nazemetz moved, stating that the applicant's being out of the country at the time of the first filing, felt that consideration should be given, seconded by Mr, McCarthy. Carried. Applicant stated that in his haste to come to the meeting he forgot to bring the proof of affidavit of mailings, but he would bring them to Mr. Stiloski's office tomorrow. The Board agreed and stated they would hear his application. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman 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 on the signs already installed at the building. Mr. Sackman stated he felt the application was not complete enough and the Board should not consider it. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the owner of the building, Mr. Barstow was formerly a member of the Board and should not allow the signs to be installed prior to their being approved by Board. �-3Applicant stated he did not know he had to have a permit to install the various signs, and since he travels so much he could not appear in Court after a summons was issued. After discussion regarding the many signs that would probably be installed on the front of the building the Board felt that Mr. Barstow should appear before the Board to seek permission to install the signs. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman that Mr. Stiloski be instructed to write to Mr. Barstow regarding the placement of various signs on the front facade of the building. Carried. Ms. Fina stated that a complete application should be submitted for the Board to review. 6. RUBICK, 12 SPRUCE STREET-RENOVATION, ADDITION, DECK & PORCH. Mr. Rubick presented Affidavit of Proof of Mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mrs. Rubick stated they had purchased the house three years ago and have been doing quite a lot of repairs to the interior of the building, including the removal of asbestos. It was their intention to fix up the first floor, adding a bathroom, remodel the kitchen, repair the porch and install an overhang over the basement door, and to install a dry well for drainage purposes. Mr. Rubick presented pictures of the house and garage which was built over fifty years ago, and was in need of repair. He stated that originally the house was a one-family dwelling but many years ago was converted into a two-family dwelling. He stated the house was stucco and the new construction would be made to match the rest of the house. Mr. Wichmann moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina £o close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed with Board members agreeing that the construction would be a good improvement to the property and the area. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Wichmann to approve the application as submitted. Carried. 7. VOLPE, 2 6 HUDSON TERRACE-ALTERATION AND ADDITION. Applicant presented Affidavit of Proof of Mailings to Mr. Stiloski. �-4Mr. McCarthy recused himself from participating in this application as a relative of his lives next door. Gemmola & McWilliams, Architect's representing Mr. Volpe stated they had appeared before the Zoning Board and several variances have been granted. He stated that the house is a small house next to the Sleepy Hollow High School property, and the rear of the property abuts the acqueduct. Architect outlined the project and presented plans and drawings for the Board to review. He stated that the present house has three bedrooms and they would be adding a fourth bedroom and renovating the garage. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of garage door to be installed, type of construction of addition and windows on the garage door. Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Sackman that the application be approved as submitted, with the addition of adding a panel door detailed and the garage door to include windows. Carried. 8. POCANTICO HOMES, LOT #9-NEW CONSTRUCTION. Mr. Kelly presented Affidavit of Proof of Mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Nemeth representing the applicant presented plans and drawings and pictures of the proposed house. Mr. Kelly stated that the plans for this application is quite different then the previous plans for houses that have been approved. He stated the house would be three stories in height,,/ with a wrap around porch, color of house will be white, and pine trees will be planted as a buffer to Bedford Road. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. David Fisher, 3 Birch Close, Sleepy Hollow Manor, asked how large was the lot, how big was the area of the house and how high was the house going to be. Mr. Kelly answered the questions and presented the plans for review. There being no further public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. �-5Discussion followed regarding the dormer on the third floor of the house with members agreeing they would like to see it eliminated, and members felt that more landscaping could be installed on the right of the house and more chimney work planned. Ms. Fina stated she would like to see a more detailed plan of the sides of the house as to type and amount of windows to be installed. Mr. McCarthy stated he felt the house should be facing Bedford Road and felt that the rest of the community shouldn't have to look at the side of the house, which will be quite large. Board members discussed the size of the property and the placement of the garage, and the stone wall that has been built. Ms. Fina stated that the house is situated on the large lot and felt that the house was underdesigned, and the sides should be as beautiful as the front of the house. Mr. Nazemetz called for a five minutes recess at 9:45 P.M and the Board reconvened at 9:55 P.M. After the recess, the Board members and Mr. Kelly and Mr. Nemeth made various sketches on the plans, regarding shifting windows, installing panelled shutters, eliminating corner and several other minor changes. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve the plans with the various sketches made by Board members, and that a new submission, outlining the various changes be presented for the Board to review at the September 24th meeting. Carried. 9. KENNEDY, HEMLOCK-NEW CONSTRUCTION-CONTINUED. 10. KENNEDY, POKAHOE DRIVE-NEW CONSTRUCTION-CONTINUED. Mr. Escalades, Architect for the project stated they had reviewed the items requested by the Board at the last meeting, and have made changes as requested. Mr. Escalades presented a larger composite of various houses in the Manor, some of them larger than the houses proposed. He stated that the Board had requested changes to the proposed plans. He presented the original drawings and new drawings showing various changes as requested by the Board. He stated that the new drawings show height and elevations and how they compared to the existing "Fremont House". Mr. Escalades stated that materials would be wood shingles, pre-painted and repainted on site and the foundations would be concrete. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the public could come forward and review the plans, sketches and information as prsented by Mr. Escalades. �-6Mr. Arthur McKmly, lb Kingsland Road, representing the Sleepy Hollow Manor Improvement Association presented a Petition as follows: ••We the undersigned, support the recent Waterrront Advisory Board's unanimous findings that it is inappropriate to build 2 new houses on 1/3 acre lots subdivided on either side of John "the Pathfinder" Fremont's historic "Pokahoe"Mansion. We agree such development would adversely impact this remarkable and historic property, restrict and degrade scenic views to and from the Hudson Kiver, and rail to protect increasingly scarce open space and plant/wildlife habitats. We call on the Village Trustees and the Planning/Zoning/Architecture Review Boards to enforce its Local Waterfront Revitalization Policies and to reject improper overdevelopment of this kind." Said petition was signed by approximately 180 residents stated Mr. McKinly. Mr. McKinley stated that the dast few meetings of the Board have been a "circus" and felt that the building of these houses was totally inappropriate. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the sub-division had taken place thirty years ago and that various documents had been filed with and approved by the County of Westchester and the Sleepy Hollow Manor Improvement Association. Mr. McKinley stated that the Sleepy Hollow Manor Improvement Association totally disapproves of the building of these houses. M|<-. Trent haa previous Instated he has the original letter sent to him by the Village ClerK dated August, 1974 stating that the area was legally sub-divided. Ms. Fina asked how many people in the Manor signed the Petition. Mr. McKinley stated that approximately 183 signatures had been obtained but some people did not. Suzanne Fisher -* 3 Birch Close stated that the plans are separate issues and should be done separately. She stated the Pokahoe house has been reduced and questioned whether the Hemlock house has been reduced. She felt it was very confusing. She also stated that no houses in the Manor have three car garages. Mr. Nazemetz stated that three car garages are allowed according "to the Zoning and Building Codes. Mr. Kennedy stated that the comments being made a r e repeated at every meeting. being Mr. Nazemetz stated that this is a public hearing and they have the right to be heard. �-7Ms. Fisher stated that drainage from the property would be going into her yard and then down the ravine and they have not considered the problem of drainage and run-off. Mr. Escalades stated that dry wells would be installed to help' ease the problem of drainage. Maria Ricchiuti, 34 Hemlock Drive istated she had spoken to the applicant and he was interested in selling her some property and asked that she not attend the meeting and if she did he would not sell her the property. She stated that the legend house is on an acre of property and felt that the lots are too small for the size of the houses, and she does not like the stucco finish of the houses. Mr. Escalades stated that both houses will be shingled. Ms. Fina stated she would like to know who Mr. Kennedy is. Mr. Kennedy came forward and introduced himself to the Board. Discussion followed regarding the placement of the driveways and the width of the driveways. Mr. Nazemetz stated that the house and driveway meet all requirements of the Zoning Board. Discussion followed regarding the winter months when snow would be falling and members of the audience felt that the placement of the driveways would create a nuisance when they were plowed, they felt that snow would be plowed into the neighbors driveways. Mr. David Fisher, 3 Birch Close asked what the effect of the north elevation of the house would have on the neighbors. Mr. McKinly stated it is on a slope going down to the river and would liku to see new elevations. Mr. Escalades stated they have lowered the houses, the garage is in the basement and there is a drop of over nine feet. There being no further comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding F A K and Mr. McCarthy stated that FAR does not include garages, basements, stairway only living space. Mr. Elio DeChecchis, Real Estate Broker stated that only living space is included in square foot area of a house. �-8At 11:20 P.M. Mr. Nazemetz called for a five minutes recess. Mr. Nazemetz reconvened the meeting at 11:25 P.M. Mr. Sackman stated he was concerned with the driveway being so close to the other driveway. Mr. Escalades stated they would move the driveway and. the edge of the paving will be no closer than five feet of the other property. Discussion followed regarding the three car garage and Mr. Nazemetz asked if the applicant would consider a two-car garage. Mr. Escalades stated they felt there was a need for a three-car garage, due to the fact that many families have three or more cars and sometimes trucks which should be garaged. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the application for the Hemlock Drive house with the following comments: that the paved driveway be at least five feet from the neighbors driveway and that the area between be landscaped. Carried. The Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the Hemlock Drive house with the Chairman not voting. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz again stated that the construction of the Hemlock Drive house meets all conditions of the Zoning Code. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to approve the plans and application for the Pokahoe Drive house as revised and reduced in size and that maple trees be planted as discussed. The Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the Pokahoe Drive house with the Chairman not voting. Carried. Mr. Nazemetz again stated that the construction of the Pokahoe Drive house meets all conditions of the Zoning Code. It is noted that at this time the entire public exited the Board meeting. The Chairman commented that these houses as revised would enhance the existing views of the Fremont House, and that all of the revisions, in the Board's opinion, are consistent with the policies, as outlined, by the Waterfront Advisory Board. 10. PETER GUZY-132 BEDFORD ROAD-ADDITION AND RENOVATION. Mr. Guzy submitted revised drawings to his application that was submitted several months ago. He stated he has changed the gable and extended the wood siding and is proposing a bay window and a bigger garage. Mr. Wichmann stated this is a major change and felt the applicant should come back at the September meeting, in order for the Board to review the plans and drawings. �-9Mr. Stiloski stated that Mr. Guzy should submit a new application, with new plans and drawings, ten days prior to the September meeting in order for the Board to review them. MINUTES Mr. Nazemetz stated that the Board would review the minutes of the.July 23rd, 2003 at the September meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Fina moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully Irene Ama Acting Clerk 11:55 P.M � 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. 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