https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/b61a8073b8ae64e1a5b8dd9a79c747f7.pdf 0c119b6e8495655492e511f44a6ac2c7 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED August 25, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chair at 8:12 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Elvira Aloia Sean McCarthy (Village Architect - proxy for Carter Sackman) Absent: Barbara Fina Carter Sackman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Approval of Minutes for July 2004 meeting 2) Glover 35 Holland Avenue 3) CARS, Inc 333 North Broadway 4) Rodrigues 33 Hudson Terrace 5) Poguio 15 Sleepy Hollow Road 6) RHMS Life Center 34 Beekman Avenue 7) Altabef 240 Hunter Avenue 8) Other business Front renovation & addition Revised Sign Fence Revised Plans Facade Addition of sunroom Announcements – The Chair stated that since only three members are present, the Village Architect would serve as a proxy member. He also stated that a unanimous vote would be required for approval. 1) Approval of minutes Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the July 2004 meeting minutes as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Glover This is a continuations from previous meetings. Robert Glover is the applicant and is representing the application. �Robert Glover asked if his architect’s letter was received by the Board. The Board acknowledged that it had received the letter. The Chair asked the Village Architect to summarize the changes in the revised plans. Sean McCarthy discussed the front and side elevation changes. They included a change to the roof peak, exterior finishes, and materials as well as changes to the windows on the lower level. The Chair asked if the rear of the house was visible from the street. Sean McCarthy responded no. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Elvira Aloia stated that the changes to the plans are an improvement. Paul Wichmann agreed. He inquired about the roof peak. Sean McCarthy responded that it complies with the Village Zoning Code. Elvira Aloia made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) CARS, Inc Dan Torena is the applicant and is representing the application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Dan Torena discussed the proposed bay banners that would be installed at his property. The Chair asked if the banners are visible when the doors are closed. Dan Torena responded that the banners would always be visible, The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Elvira Aloia asked if the proposed sign size was allowed under the Village code. There was an open discussion on whether the signs are allowed by the Code. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, August 25, 2004 2 �It was agreed that a sign variance would be required. The Board expressed a concern in keeping the banners looking new. Dan Torena agreed. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the bay banners application with the condition that the banners be maintained. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Dan Torena discussed changes to the windows that were previously approved by the Board. He explained how the window pivot would change. He also stated that all of the windows would match. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the change in windows as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4) Rodrigues Isabel Rodrigues is the applicant and is representing the application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Isabel Rodrigues discussed the proposed fence installation. She stated that a 5-foot high stockade fence would be installed. The Chair asked about the ownership of the existing chain-link fence. Isabel Rodrigues responded that the existing fence is owned by the high school. Elvira Aloia asked if the fence would be installed on the left side only. Sean McCarthy responded yes. He stated that the fence would not be installed in the front or rear yards. He also stated that the fence installation would not exceed the front yard setback. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Poguio The Chair stated that the applicant is appearing before the Board due to deviations in the previously approved plans. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, August 25, 2004 3 �Steven Costa is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. He discussed the changes to the plans that the Board approved back in June 2004. The Chair asked if the changes were visible from the road. Sean McCarthy responded that the right side elevations are visible from the road. Steven Costa stated that the dormer in the front and the new attic window are the only changes from the original plans. The Chair asked if the retaining wall requires Planning Board approval. Sean McCarthy responded no. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Robert Barstow (39 Amos Street) stated that he is concerned with the rear elevation. He stated that there are four retaining walls that exist in series between the property and his backyard. Paul Wichmann asked about the Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) for this project. Sean McCarthy responded that the proposed structure would be at the maximum value allowed under the Village code. He also stated that if the attic would be used for habitable space (since the dormers are now larger), the structure would exceed the allowable FAR. There was an open discussion on the definition of habitable space. The Chair stated that the increase in space reflects a potential to use the space for a habitable use. He stated that a variance needs to be secured prior to ARB approval. Stephen Costa stated that the owners might want to use this space in the future. The Chair stated that the variance is required now. He stated that the work was performed without a permit and without ARB approval. He stated that the work is illegal and he would not approve of the increase to the dormer size. Robert Barstow questioned the proposed 55% FAR. Stephen Costa responded that he would submit calculation to support. The Chair stated that if the allowable 55% is exceeded, then a variance is required. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. The Chair made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting so that the FAR issues can be resolved. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) RHMS Life Center - APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, August 25, 2004 4 �The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Rick Rasney is the contractor and is representing this application. He stated that the project would replace the existing stucco facade and replace it with a new brick facade. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. Paul Wichmann asked how the existing windows would join to the new exterior. Rick Rasney responded that the brick would abut to the existing windows. He stated that there would be a 2” return on the right and left sides. He also stated that the sign would be re-installed on the masonry face. Elvira Aloia stated that she wants detailed drawings that illustrate the proposed project. She stated that she is concerned that the windows will not fit with the new exterior. There was an open discussion on the submission of detailed plans so the Board could visualize the architectural details and aesthetic impacts to the building. Paul Wichmann made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 7) Altabef The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair stated that the Board had received revised plans. He stated that he had investigated whether this project is visible from any public streets. There was an open discussion on whether the Board has jurisdiction over this application. The Chair stated that sufficient details have not been provided regarding views from public streets. Leonard Leo is the sunroom manufacturer/contractor and is representing the applicants. Leonard Leo stated that he would provide sufficient visuals for the Board to review at the next meeting. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, August 25, 2004 5 �Elizabeth Conners (238 Hunter Ave) stated that she is concerned with the trees that have been removed from the property. She also stated that she is concerned with the height of the proposed structure. She also stated that the proposed structure will be visible from Riverside Avenue in the wintertime. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. The Chair made a motion to adjourn this application to the next meeting so that the applicant can provide the necessary visuals. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) Other business Ester Pagano (35 Hudson Terrace) requested to speak to the Board. She addressed the Board about a fence installation. The Chair referred her back to the Building Department. Adjourned at 9:53 pm to the next meeting. Respectfully Submitted. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, August 25, 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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