https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/cfbe25aff5d15512739a3238da60ee41.pdf aa412854ae9ff1459dbfbabdcb8bb93d PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING - APPROVED November 24, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Jim Nazemetz, Chair at 8:05 p.m. Present: Jim Nazemetz, Chairman Sean McCarthy Elvira Aloia Paul Wichmann Carter Sachman Don Stever Barbara Fina Absent: None Also Present: Angie Kahn (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Robert Stiloski ((Director, Department of Fire & Life Safety) Announcements: Chairman Nazemetz stated that the next meeting of the Board would be on January 28, 2004. Chairman Nazemetz welcomed new member, Trustee Donald Stever to the Board, and stated that due to the fact that Mr. Stever had another appointment the Board would consider the Fremont application, although it was not on tonight’s agenda. 1. FREMONT PROPERTY APPLICATION Chairman Nazemetz stated that based on new information the Board has been asked to rescind their action taken at the October 22, 2003 meeting, approving the application for the construction of two one-family residences on the sub-divided lots of the Fremont property. Chairman Nazemetz stated that the application had been discussed at their May 28, 2003, June 25 2003, July 23, 2003 and their August 27, 2003 meetings and that the Board reviewed all documents, plans, and information provided by the applicant. He stated that the various Board members made various requests of the applicant. Many of which were complied wit. He stated that all of those wishing to be heard at all the meetings were allowed to be heard, and felt that the Board was correct in rendering a decision. Mr. .Stever suggested that the Board rescind their motion and that the applicant be instructed to appear before the Board at their January meeting, in order for the Board to review new information, recently submitted and that in light of the changes to the application that the matter be referred back to the Waterfront Advisory Committee for another recommendation. �Chairman Nazemetz stated that he would like to refer the matter to the Village Attorney for an opinion. Mr. Stever stated that the purpose of rescinding the motion was to insulate Mr. Stiloski, so that he would not have to issue a Building Permit to the applicant until the matter was resolved. Chairman Nazemetz stated he felt that the Board had acted properly in approving the application, having reviewed all of the information and plans and felt that the application was consistent with the goals and objectives contained within the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Mr. Stever stated that there was a negative consistency recommendation made by the Waterfront Advisory Committee regarding the matter and the Board should not have approved the application without making specific findings with respect to consistency, which, on the basis of the record, do not appear to have been made. Chairman Nazemetz stated that the ARB is the approving agency while the Waterfront Committee is advisory and the ARB’s decision issued at the October meeting was valid then and still is. Mr. .Stever stated that any member that voted “yes” on the motion to approve can vote to rescind the motion. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia that in light of concerns expressed by members of the public and certain Board members about the accuracy of certain material upon which the Board’s decision of August 27, 2003 and October 22, 2003 were based, and in order to further consider the Board’s obligation under the Waterfront Consistency Review Law, that the Board’s decision in relation to the matter of Kennedy Construction, Inc. dated August 27, 2003 and October 22, 2003 are hereby rescinded pending reconsideration of the matter at the Board’s January 28, 2004 meeting. The applicant and the Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety shall be notified of this decision and of the date of the reconsideration. Chairman Nazemetz polled the Board as follows: Mr. McCarthy Mr. Sachman Mr. Wichmann Mr. Nazemetz NO YES NO NO Ms. Aloia Mr. Stever Ms. Fina YES YES YES Chairman Nazemetz declared the motion carried. 2. ORIENTATION HISPANA, 115 CORTLANDT STREET – SIGN PERMITMr. Robert Barstow appearing with the applicant presented pictures of proposed sign, and stated that the applicant would like the Board to review the application in order for him to erect the sign. Mr. Barstow stated that the sign would be erected over the door, would be of wood construction with flat lettering, and would be centered over the door. He stated the sign would be black background, with white and burgundy lettering and there would be APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, November 24, 2003 2 �no lighting over the sign. He stated the sign would be approximately two foot wide by six feet long. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by, Mr. Wichmann to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding placement of sign and the number of signs to be erected on the front of the building. Ms, Fina moved, seconded by Mr., Wichmann that the application be approved as re-submitted and that the sign will be installed above the door and centered and to be constructed of wood. Carried. Mr. Barstow stated that there will be one additional storefront who would probably require a sign. 3. BOHIGIAN, 225 HUNTER VENUE-STONE WALL Mr. Bohigian presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Nazemetz stated there is a small wall in front of the property on a right-ofway and the applicant has spoken to the Mayor and Mr. DeFeo and it was felt that the new wall would enhance the property. He also stated that the wall would enhance the property. He also stated that the wall would be on Village property and that the Board would have to give Mr. Bohigian a waiver in order for the wall to be constructed. Mr. Bohigian stated his house is approximately twenty feet above the level of the street on top of a stonecrop, and stated the wall would meet the wall on the other side of the property. Mr. .Sachman moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Ms. Fina moved, seconded by, Mr. Sachman to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed regarding type of construction, height of wall and placement of wall. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Ms. Aloia to approve the application for the constructions of a four-foot high, dry stonewall as requested. Carried. Mr. .Stever instructed Mr. Stiloski to inform the Village Board of Trustees of approval of the construction of the wall. 4. POCANTICO HOMES – LOT #5 NEW CONSTRUCTION Mr. Nemeth presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Nemeth stated this was a continuation of a previous application and stated they had added a stone chimney as requested and submitted elevations to 201, 202, 203, and 204 showing elevations on all sides, as requested. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, November 24, 2003 3 �Mr. Nemeth stated that twenty-five hemlocks have been planted and presented various plans and pictures for the Board to review. Discussions followed regarding the height of all the houses, the houses were too close to the road, and various items that were added and the Board felt that the Village has never been confronted with this type of problem before. Discussion followed as to the elevations and how they were determined. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman that the matter be continued at the January 28, 2004 meeting in order for the Board to review additional information. Carried. Mr. Stever left the meeting at 8:50 pm. 5. SLEEPY HOLLOW LAUNDROMAT-225 WASHINGTON STREET-SIGN PERMITMr. Yarrobino presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Yarrobino stated that the awning would be burgundy in color with white lettering approximately five inches in height and outlined the type of awning to be installed. Mr. McCarthy moved, seconded by Mr. Sachman to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. There being no public comments, Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. Discussion followed with the Board stating that the awning should be centered on the face of the building with a return on both sides, and there would be no lighting. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Ms. Fina to approve the application of the installation of an awning to be burgundy in color with white lettering with a return on both sides with no lighting. Carried. 6. HE (SUSHI TOWN) 276 BROADWAY – SIGN PERMIT Mr. Chillo Hwang presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Hwang presented plans and colored pictures and stated he was replacing the previous owner’s sign. He stated the sign would be black, orange, blue, and white lettering. Ms. Fina stated that she felt that the sign was not very nice and felt he should have a sign drawn by a professional designer. She also stated that she felt the sign sis not do justice to his restaurant of the food served there. After the discussion, Chairman Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the applicant be allowed a temporary sign and he return to the January 28, 2004 meeting with new information for the Board to review. Carried. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, November 24, 2003 4 �7. HERNANDEZ – 179 BEEKMAN AVENUE-NEW WINDOWS Mr. Hernandez presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. Hernandez presented drawings and plans for the Board to review and outlined the project showing samples of materials to be used. Discussions followed with the Board suggesting that an awning be placed over the window and discussing the placement of the windows on the building. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the application be tabled until the January 28, 2004 meeting and the applicant redo the plans showing awnings. Carried. 8. TEIXEIRA-52 HOLLAND AVENUE-NEW WINDOW AND DOOR Applicant did not appear. Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the matter be continued at the January 28, 2004 meeting and that the applicant be notified. Carried. 9. SHROBA-WEBBER AVENUE-NEW ONE-FAMILY DWELLING Mr. McCarthy recused himself as he is the architect for the project. Mr. McCarthy presented affidavit of proof of mailings to Mr. Stiloski. Mr. McCarthy stated that the Zoning Board had approved the application and submitted plans and drawings for the Board to review, and outlined the proposed project. Mr. McCarthy presented photographs of all of the houses in the area and stated this would be the last house to be built on Webber Avenue. He stated that the lot had been sub-divided from a lot facing Sleepy Hollow Road. He stated several variances were received regarding the front yard setback and they had removed the rear deck, and removed a bay window on the south side of the house, and reduced the width of the house approximately three feet. Mr. McCarthy stated that the house would be two stories high, black asphalt shingle roof, siding will be cream colored, vinyl-clad windows, shutters would be burgundy, with a concrete foundation, and presented plans showing elevations of all sides of the house. Mr. McCarthy stated they had changed the stairs in order to conform to the setback. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Mr. Nazemetz to open the meeting for public comments. Carried. Mr. James Hogan, 192 Webber Avenue stated the would like to know the length of the house. Mr. McCarthy stated that the house would be forty-eight feet in length. There being no further public comments, Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by, Mr. Wichmann to close the meeting for public comments. Carried. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, November 24, 2003 5 �Mr. Nazemetz questioned the type of landscaping to be planted. Ms. Fina stated she would like to see the foundation the same color as the vinyl siding. Mr. Sachman moved, seconded by Mr. Wichmann that the application be approved as submitted with a band to be the color of the stucco and the stucco contrasting color of the vinyl siding. Carried. Mr. Occhipinti stated he did not have a problem with making the stucco the same color as the siding. Mr. McCarthy did not vote on the application. MINUTES – Mr. Nazemetz moved, seconded by Ms. Fina that the minutes of the meeting held on October 22, 2003 be approved as submitted with several changes to be made as discussed. Carried. (Minutes changed in official minutes). POCANTICO HOMES – Mr. Sachman stated that regarding lot #8 it was his feeling that the site plan did not show that the wall entry would be built where it was built, and felt that some changes had been made which were not approved by the Board. Discussion followed regarding the placement of the entry wall and the retaining wall on lot #8. There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Aloia moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. 10:30 pm APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, November 24, 2003 6 � 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/. 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