https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0ebe44c15eced4876b5d9c44247d04e4.pdf e371b0f828e39c7c93f4aa3e1bd7d9b7 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED March 24, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chair at 8:00 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Elvira Aloia Paul Wichmann Barbara Fina Absent: Carter Sachman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Minutes for November 24, 2003 and February 25, 2004 2) Announcements 3) Warren 217 Highland Avenue Addition and Carport 4) Quendo 86 Beekman Avenue Sign Permit 5) Ruivo 37 Fremont Road 2- story addition 6) Fiorito 12 Hudson Terrace 1 story addition and garage 7) Kennedy Pokahoe Drive-vacant lot New construction-cont 8) Alejandro 15 Hudson Terrace Front and rear yard fence 9) Pocantico Homes. Lot 5 County House Road Continued 10)Pocantico Homes. Lot 1 County House Road New Construction 11)Pocantico Homes. Lot 3 County House Road New Construction 12)Pocantico Homes. Lot 10 County House Road New Construction 1) Minutes for November 24, 2003 and February 25, 2004 Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the minutes of February 25, 2004 as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes of November 24, 2003 as corrected. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) 2) Announcements The Chair acknowledges a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Green requesting a postponement of their pending application until the April 2004 meeting. The Chair acknowledged a Notice of Intent to Act as the Lead Agency memo from the Planning Board. The application involves site plan improvements to Phelps Hospital. �The Chair acknowledged a memo from the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association on the Ruivo application. 3) David Warren - 217 Highland Avenue Sam Vieira is the project architect and is presenting this application along with David Warren. Sam Vieira spoke about the proposed additions. He stated that the project includes adding a mudroom, an enclosed porch addition, and a detached carport. He spoke about the Zoning Board’s approvals. He also stated that the proposed finishes are included on the drawings. Barbara Fina asked if the plywood would be unfinished. Sam Vieira responded that the plywood would be unfinished but painted. The Chair asked what part would be visible from the street. Sam Vieira responded that from the front of the house, none of the proposed work is visible from the street. He stated that while driving past the house, the proposed work could be seen at an angle. There was an open discussion on the proposed detached carport. David Warren stated that he did not want the carport to appear massive. Barbara Fina asked if the carport could be painted to match the house. David Warren responded yes. Elvira Aloia asked the applicant why they chose a carport and not a regular garage. David Warren responded that they wanted to minimize the possible massive effect of a garage. There as an open discussion on the easement. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the interior of the carport be finished and that the windows have a clean trim finish. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4) Ester Quendo - 86 Beekman Avenue This is a continuation from the previous meeting. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, March 24, 2004 2 �Tyler from Sign Extreme, Inc. is representing the applicant. Sean McCarthy summarized the discussions from the last meeting. There was an open discussion on the previous approval and what additional information is needed by the Board. It was stated that the Board had previously approved the awning and requested that the applicant remove the lettering on the inside of the window. The Chair stated that the lettering was installed without approval. There was an open discussion on what the Board would consider approving. This item was adjourned to later in the meeting so that the sign contractor could return with drawings that the Board could review and consider. 5) Arlindo Ruivo - 37 Fremont Road – The Chair noted that the Board had received a letter from the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association (see attached). Sam Vieira is the project architect. He is representing the application along with Arlindo Ruivo. Sam Vieira summarized the proposed changes for the Board. Paul Wichmann questioned the cost of $80,000 for the proposed renovation. There was an open discussion on the Village’s ability to have the professional designers responsible for submitting proper construction costs. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve the application as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) Kathleen Fiorito - 12 Hudson Terrace Sam Vieira is the project architect. He is representing the application along with Kathleen Fiorito. Sam Vieira summarized the proposed changes for the Board. He stated that the proposed project would remove an existing 11-foot wide one-story structure would be demolished APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, March 24, 2004 3 �and a 21-foot wide structure would be constructed. He also spoke about changes to the existing garage. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. Elvira Aloia asked if the stucco would match the existing. Sam Vieira responded yes. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Continued 4) Ester Quendo - 86 Beekman Avenue Tyler from Sign Extreme submitted new sketches. The Board reviewed the sketches and expressed concerns with the banner style that was presented. At the request of the applicant’s representative, this was adjourned to the next meeting. 7) Kennedy Pokahoe Drive/Hemlock Drive - Elvira Aloia made a motion to enter executive session. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Board entered executive session at 9:13pm. The Board resumed the meeting at 9:41pm. No action was taken. The Chair gave a summary of the Kennedy project concerning the Waterfront Advisory Committee and Architectural Review Board reviews. He noted that the Board is in receipt of the consistency findings from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. He read the consistency findings aloud for the record. The Chair asked if there was anyone from the public that wished to speak. Len Andrews (7 Pokahoe Drive) distributed letters that summarized the application (see attached). There were no further public comments. The Chair noted that the applicant was informed about the meeting but was not present. No action was taken. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, March 24, 2004 4 �8) Alejandro - 15 Hudson Terrace Mr. Alejandro is the owner and is representing his application. Mr. Alejandro spoke about the proposed fence. He stated that the fence would be installed on the property once the adjacent construction is completed. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (Fina absent). 9) Pocantico Homes, Lot 5 County House Road John Dolan is the project executive representing this application along with John Slaker (landscape architect) and John Nemeth (project manager). John Dolan spoke about changes to the landscaping based on Village comments. He stated that for lot #5, 1) the roofline was lowered. 2) the finished floor in the basement was lowered. 3) the site was extensively landscaped. John Dolan showed renderings of lot #5. General discussions took place. The Board agreed that the applicant had complied with the Board’s requests for lot #5. Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (Fina absent). 10) Pocantico Homes, Lot 1 County House Road John Nemeth gave an overview of the changes to the existing house on lot #1. General discussions took place. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve as submitted subject to Village Building Department review to determine changes from the original submission. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (Fina absent). There was a general discussion on the continuation of the wall into lot #3. The Board agreed by consensus to approve the entrance to lots #1 and #2. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, March 24, 2004 5 �11) Pocantico Homes, Lot 3 County House Road John Nemeth gave an overview of the changes to lot #3. General discussions took place on the elevations and the roof type. The Board agreed that the applicant had complied with the Board’s requests for lot #3. The Board agreed by consensus to approve the proposed changes to lot #3. 12) Pocantico Homes, Lot 10 County House Road John Nemeth gave an overview of the changes to the existing house on lot #10. He stated that the roofline was lowered and the house is brick with a brick chimney. General discussions took place. The Board expressed concerns on other nearby structures with similar architectural features. Several potential changes were discussed. The Board agreed by consensus to approve the application without the dormers. The Chair made a motion to adjourn. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (Fina absent). Adjourned at 10:48 pm to the next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Recording Secretary APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, March 24, 2004 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/. Title A name given to the resource Architectural Review Board Minutes-2004 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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