https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/62ef7d4938371ebd70c43e263c1dee14.pdf c9cecc4a96f27af0fb9f3b7f4cd7b8a1 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED April 28, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:17 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Elvira Aloia Paul Wichmann Sean McCarthy Absent: Carter Sackman Barbara Fina Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Minutes for March 24, 2004 Ester Quendo 86 Beekman Avenue Justin Green 4 Lakeview Drive Marcello Viscogliosi 176 North Washington St Lois Hinman 126 Harwood Avenue Dan Torena 333 North Broadway Todd Boccabella 4690 Munroe Avenue Anna Brabazon 239 Kelbourne Avenue Other Sign Permit (Continued) Rear Yard retaining wall Walls and Walkways Garage Sign Permit Fence Porch Addition 1) Minutes for March 24, 2004 The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes of March 24, 2004 as corrected. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) 2) Ester Quendo This is a continuation from previous meetings. Ester Quendo stated that she would remove the lettering from the front of her store. The Chair stated that at the last meeting, the Board stated that they would consider approving the sign if the solid band was removed. Paul Wichmann stated that he would speak to the sign contractor and try to resolve this issue before the next meeting. �This was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) Justin Green Justin Greene explained the proposed project. He stated that the retaining wall is in need of repair. The Chair asked about the height of the wall. Justin Greene responded that the wall would be 7-feet tall. The Chair asked if the applicant had received Planning board approval. Justin Greene responded no. Sean McCarthy stated that if the grade changes by more than 10%, Planning Board approval is required. There was an open discussion on the height of the wall as well as the storm water impacts and the structural features of the wall. This item was referred to the Planning Board. 4) Marcello Viscogliosi Marcello Viscogliosi spoke about the proposed project. Paul Wichmann questioned the easement. Marcello Viscogliosi stated that it was a pedestrian easement. The Chair stated that the Board had received a note from Jim Margotta on site drainage issues. Marcello Viscogliosi spoke about the drainage. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant if he possessed any other proof-of-mailing receipts since 22 Depeyster Street was not notified. Marcello Viscogliosi responded that according to Jim Margotta, 22 Depeyster Street is not bordering the property so no notice was required. The Chair opened the public hearing. Choppi Alejandro (178 N. Washington Street) asked if the applicant could extend the fence to separate the applicant’s property from his neighboring property. It was agreed by the Board that Mr. Alejandro could install a fence on his property under a separate application. There were no further public comments. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, April 28, 2004 2 �Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Lois Hinman Lois Hinman is representing this application along with architect, Javier Delagarza. Javier Delagarza spoke about the existing garage. He described its aging condition. The Chair asked if ZBA approval was required. Sean McCarthy responded that the ZBA reviewed the application and a variance was not required. Paul Wichmann asked if the garage was currently used for cars. Lois Hinman responded that the existing garage doors could not open. Paul Wichmann asked if the applicant would use the garage for parking cars. Lois Hinman responded yes. Paul Wichmann recommended that 9-foot doors be used instead of 8-foot doors. The Chair opened the public hearing. There were no public comments on this application. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) Dan Torena John Lentini is the project architect. He is representing this application along with the applicant Dan Torena. John Lentini spoke about the history of the property. He stated that the property was expanded at some point in the past. He stated that the new owner wants to reduce the building to its original size. He also stated that the building would be raised slightly in order to accommodate an A/C unit in the future. Paul Wichmann asked if the A/C unit was being proposed now. John Lentini responded no. Paul Wichmann stated that he has no problem reducing the square footage of the property. He asked about the garage doors. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, April 28, 2004 3 �Dan Torena responded that the doors would be made of aluminum and glass. Paul Wichmann asked if the people would be able to see thru the garage doors. Dan Torena responded not in the daytime. Paul Wichmann stated that he would like to see some definition on the garage doors. There was an open discussion on the different styles of garage doors that the applicant could use. Sean McCarthy asked if the glass would be clear or tinted. Dan Torena responded that the glass would be slightly tinted. The Board agreed that the applicant should return with submittals. The Chair opened the public hearing. Don Caetano (43 Lawrence Ave) stated that back in 1993, the Village issued a law that stated that once a business is closed for over one year, the use would lapse. He stated that this property has been closed for over one year. He also stated that he is concerned with parking on Lawrence Ave. Lastly, he stated that the property was never expanded. Karl Dibble (315 N. Broadway) stated that he has no problems with the proposed project. He stated that he is concerned that the building would not be fully sprinklered. He also stated that he is concerned with the drainage on the site. Lastly, he stated that the potential traffic flow could cause some problems. The Chair stated that in 1993, the area was re-zoned. He stated that abandonment is not within the ARB’s jurisdiction. He referred the use requirements, sprinklers, etc to the Village Building Department. There was an open discussion on the lapse of use at the property. Sean McCarthy responded that this project was presented to the Village several months ago and it was determined that the use had not lapsed. John Lentini spoke about the proposed sign on the property. He spoke about how the sign integrates with the building front. Elvira Aloia asked the applicant to have a rendering of the building for the next meeting. She also stated that the phone numbers are not allowed on signs by Village Code. There was an open discussion on the sign colors. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant should incorporate the building number into the sign as well. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, April 28, 2004 4 �This was adjourned to the next meeting. 7) Todd Boccabella Todd Boccabella spoke about the proposed fence. He stated that he is concerned with the safety of his children. He also stated that the fence is in front of an existing retaining wall. Sean McCarthy stated that the fence is only partially visible. The Chair opened the public hearing. There were no public comments on this application. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) Anna Brabazon Robert Barstow is representing this application along with Anna Brabazon. Robert Barstow spoke about the proposed project. It included adding an 18-foot wide porch in front of the house. He also stated that a bluestone deck would be added to match the bluestone patio. Sean McCarthy asked if a sprinkler system would be required. Robert Barstow responded that a sprinkler system currently exists. The Chair asked if lattice would be used. Robert Barstow responded that concrete would be poured. The Chair asked about the supports. Robert Barstow responded that the porch would be supported by concrete. The Chair opened the public hearing. There were no public comments on this application. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 9) Other The Board entered into executive session at 9:44pm. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, April 28, 2004 5 �The meeting resumed at 9:50pm. No action was taken. The Chair made a motion to adjourn. Sean McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 9:50pm to the next meeting. 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