https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f38c105c5a880615fb1be4bd3db86ae9.pdf ba6b8512a3af35d0cc1fe0d649029870 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED September 22, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chair at 8:06 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Barbara Fina Carter Sackman Elvira Aloia Ana Maria McGinnis Absent: None Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Phil Zegarelli (Mayor, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Agenda: U 1) Jimmy Lovz Riverview 226 Beekman Avenue 2) Approval of Minutes for August 2004 meeting 3) Poguio 15 Sleepy Hollow Road 4) RHMS Life Center 34 Beekman Avenue 5) Basescu 37 Pierson Avenue 6) Altabef 240 Hunter Avenue 7) Pagano 35 Hudson Terrace 8) Dugan 138 Merlin Avenue 9) Occhipinti Webber Avenue 10)Aloia 11 Evergreen Way Sign Permit Revised Plans Facade Addition & Patio Addition of sunroom New chain link fence Gate Amended approval Driveway & retaining walls Announcements – U Mayor Zegarelli swore in new member Ana Maria McGinnis. 1) Jimmy Lovz Riverview U Steve Chester is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair stated that this application is for a new sign at the restaurant entrance on Beekman Avenue. 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. Carter Sackman asked about the color of the awning. Steve Chester submitted a color sample to the Board indicating the proposed color. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. Elvira Aloia asked about the size of the lettering on the sign. Sean McCarthy responded that the size of the lettering could not be larger than 16” as per Village Code. It was unanimously approved (6-0). 2) Approval of minutes U Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the August 2004 meeting minutes as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Poguio U This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair summarized the application to date. Steven Costa is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. He stated that according to the Village Code, space that is under 7-feet in height is exempt from the Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) calculations. He provided a revised drawing of the attic floor space. The drawing showed that most of the attic is below 7-foot. He stated that the FAR requirements are 2750 square feet and the proposed structure will have 2703 square feet. The Chair asked about methods of egress from the attic space. Steven Costa responded that the existing structure is fully sprinklered. He also stated that all fire code requirements have been satisfied. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. Sean McCarthy stated that Robert Barstow (neighbor) came in to the Building Department to look at the revised plans regarding the FAR. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 2 �The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Carter Sackman stated that some dimensions are missing from the drawing. Sean McCarthy responded that the drawing was scaled by the Building Department to verify the FAR calculations. Carter Sackman asked if a physical inspection was performed. Sean McCarthy responded that a framing inspection was done. There was an open discussion on the procedures of the Building Department regarding inspections and enforcement issues. Steven Costa stated that based on the prior approval, the applicant was not considering using the attic space but since the Village Code permits its use, the applicant is proposing to use the attic space. The Chair asked if there were any further comments. There was none. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimously approved (6-0). 4) RHMS Life Center U This is a continuation from previous meetings. Rick Rasney is the contractor representing this application along with owner Sister Susan Gardella. The Chair noted that the Board had received a new drawing. 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. Barbara Fina asked if there was a photo of the existing building. Rick Rasney responded no. He stated that only a rendering of the proposed work exists. Barbara Fina questioned the appearance of the keystones. It was discussed that sculpted stucco would be used as keystones. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 3 �Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application with a smooth stucco band on the top 12-inches of the building to simulate limestone with a center coin over the center window. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 5) Basescu U This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair summarized the application to date. Neil Basescu is the applicant and is representing this application. He stated that the plans have been revised to reflect the neighbors concerns. He stated that the proposed retaining wall was moved 8-inches inward from the property line. He stated that the proposed footing construction has also been revised. 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. There was an open discussion on the front existing retaining wall and the proposed retaining wall. It was agreed that the stone and brick wall would not be effective in widening the driveway. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimously approved (6-0). 6) Altabef U This is a continuation from the previous meeting. The Chair summarized the application. The Chair referred to Sean McCarthy concerning views from the street. Sean McCarthy responded that based on the Board’s request at the last meeting, a post was mounted on the property in the proposed location of the structure. He stated that the proposed structure would be visible from Hunter Avenue. Jeff Altabef is the owner and representing this project along with Leonard Leo (contractor). The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 4 �Elizabeth Conners (238 Hunter Ave) stated that she has several concerns with this application. She stated that she is concerned with visibility. Elizabeth Conners referred to the recent amendments in the LWRP regarding 1-2 family homes. She stated that she is concerned with the property value of her home. She stated that when the foliage falls off the trees in autumn, their existing view of the Hudson River would be blocked by this proposed structure. She read a prepared statement opposing the project. She stated that the proposed structure is out-of-character with the neighborhood. Lastly, she requested that the Board refer the application to the Waterfront Advisory Committee for consistency findings with the LWRP. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if a survey of both properties side-by-side exists. It was agreed that this document did not exist. Jeff Altabef stated that the existing structure could not be expanded on either side or upwards. He stated that expansion could only occur towards the rear of the property. Barbara Fina asked about the protection of river views in the Village Code. The Chair responded that the Village Code does not recognize protecting private views. Sean McCarthy confirmed the Chair’s statement. Paul Wichmann stated that the Board should be set-up to protect river views. Jeff Altabef stated that his property value would decrease if the Village determined that he could not expand the house. There was an open discussion on whether or not to refer the application to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. The Chair stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee could not consider this application since the impact is only related to a private view. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Carter Sackman asked about the proposed materials. Leonard Leo discussed the materials to be used in the proposed construction. Elvira Aloia asked how much of the structure would be visible. Jeff Altabef responded about two-to-three feet. Carter Sackman asked if the transom is operable. Leonard Leo responded no. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 5 �Carter Sackman stated that he has no problems with the application. Elvira Aloia asked if the property would be landscaped. Karen Altabef responded yes. Paul Wichmann noted a comment on the drawings regarding gutters and leaders. Sean McCarthy responded that the comment was an error and was corrected by the contractor in a letter. Elvira Aloia asked about the height of the structure. Leonard Leo responded that the structure would be 12 ½ -feet tall. Barbara Fina asked about the contents of the room. Jeff Altabef responded that a therapeutic hot tub would be installed. He stated that the additional space would allow the family to use a table in the kitchen area. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 7) Pagano U The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Ester and Tino Pagano are the owners and are representing this application. Ester Pagano stated that the fence is needed to keep out neighboring children. Sean McCarthy stated that the property is one house removed from the high school. The Chair asked about the height of the fence. Ester Pagano responded 5-foot high. Sean McCarthy stated that the fence is already installed. 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. Barbara Fina stated that a chain-link fence is not appropriate. Carter Sackman agreed. Tino Pagano stated that other houses in the area have similar fences. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 6 �Barbara Fina made a motion to deny the application. Carter Sackman asked if the posts were in concrete. Tino Pagano responded no. He stated that the posts are only in the ground. Carter Sackman seconded the motion to deny the application. He stated that he would like to see an amended application. The application was denied by a vote of 5-0-1 (Wichmann abstained). The applicant was advised that the installed fence presented before the Board would have to be removed. There was an open discussion on the direction provided by the Village Building Inspector. 8) Dugan U The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Brian Dugan is the owner and is representing this application. Brian Dugan stated that the proposed fence would be 3-foot in height and would be a cedar pressure-treated fence to match the neighbors existing fence. 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. Barbara Fina asked about the need for the fence. Brian Dugan responded that the fence would keep his dogs enclosed and keep his small children safe. The Chair stated that based on the submitted plans, only the gate requires approval. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 9) Occhipinti – U The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board meeting, September 22, 2004 7 �Frank Occhipinti is representing this application. He stated that this application would be an amendment of a previous approval. He stated that the new application proposes to add 3 additional dormers to the structure. The Chair opened the meeting for public comments. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public comment period. Frank Occhipinti stated that the original approval included a colored concrete foundation. He stated that the instead of a colored foundation, a stone face might be added. Barbara Fina asked if the siding on the base of dormers would match the rest of the structure. Frank Occhipinti responded yes. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 10) Aloia U Elvira Aloia recused herself from this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Elvira Aloia briefly described the proposed project. She stated that the new retaining wall would match the exterior of the house. 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. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimously approved (5-0) (Aloia abstained). Adjourned at 10:50 pm to the next meeting. 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