https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5c24be07b84e1fe863554738460343d4.pdf 2c8e616472d53ffe609937567e0ffdbf PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED February 23, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:25 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Carter Sackman Ana Maria McGinnis Sean McCarthy Absent: Elvira Aloia Paul Wichmann Barbara Fina Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Minutes of the January 2005 meeting 2) Yeung 3) Vilanova/Beekman Ave Laundromat 4) Gunnison 5) Lighthouse Landing 254 Harwood Avenue 113-115 Beekman Avenue 12 Millard Avenue Preliminary discussions Announcements: The Chair apologized to the public for the delayed start. 1) Minutes of the January 2005 meeting – The minutes for January 2005 were reviewed. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Yeung This is a continuation from last meeting. Wai Yeung is the applicant and is representing this application along with Grace Yeung. and architect, Radoslav Opacic. Wai Yeung stated that he has met with most of his neighbors and the neighbors are in favor of the proposed project. He submitted a petition to support this statement. �Radoslav Opacic spoke about the proposed changes. He submitted renderings and spoke about the ridgeline. He spoke about the style of the house. He stated that the finishes would blend into the neighborhood. He reviewed the proposed finishes. Grace Yeung spoke about the different styles of homes in Philipse Manor. She reviewed (via photos) the different styles of homes in the immediate area (Harwood Avenue). The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Carter Sackman commended the applicant on their efforts. He asked about the visible roofline. Radoslav Opacic responded that the house sits 9-feet above the street level. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the adjacent neighbors at 266 Harwood Avenue signed the petition. Wai Yeung responded that the neighbors were away this week. He spoke about the changes to the property that would affect the neighbor. The changes included removing the existing rear deck and lowering the roofline about 13-feet on the neighbor’s side. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the application as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) Vilanova/Beekman Ave Laundromat – The Chair summarized the application to date. Lester Harrison is the building owner and is representing this application along with Jose and Dave Vilanova. There was an open discussion on the exteriors. Lester Harrison stated that brick could not be used. Carter Sackman proposed that the applicant use a wood laminate on the exterior. He stated that he would like to see the exterior change from the bronze-aluminum exterior. Lester Harrison used photos to show the existing exteriors. There was an open discussion on the possible exteriors that could be used. Lester Harrison submitted renderings for the proposed sign. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 23, 2005 2 �1) Awning and sign on South elevation approved as submitted. Fonts and colors approved as presented on exhibit A. 2) Sign on west elevation to include lettering, color and background color as per exhibit A. 3) Village Architect will provide raised panel mahogany panel detail for exteriors. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4) Gunnison There was nobody present to represent this application. There was an open discussion on the previous approval. The Board agreed that the applicant must submit proof of public notice before the Board will act on the application. 5) Lighthouse Landing This is a preliminary discussion on the Lighthouse Landing project. Jonathan Stein is representing this application along with Andy Tung and the firm of Streetworks. Jonathan Stein introduced himself and his team to the Board. He spoke about Beekman Place. He stated that it was an extension of Beekman Avenue and would be the main road through the development. Doug Hamilton (Streetworks) spoke about his firm. He spoke about the guidelines used to develop the mixed-use area streetscape design. He spoke about the existing building heights, street widths and street parking. He spoke about the proposed exteriors and how the exteriors relate to the developed design guidelines. He spoke about how the hotel and supermarket would deviate from the regular streetscape. He also spoke about the 16-18-foot sidewalk area on each side. Jonathan Stein spoke about the linkage study and areas that were researched because of the study. He spoke about how different exteriors and heights give appearances that buildings were built over time. Andy Tung spoke about getting Architectural Review Board input early in the process. Jonathan Stein spoke about another Roseland development in New Jersey. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 23, 2005 3 �Ana Maria McGinnis asked if large retail stores were needed to make the retail areas succeed. Jonathan Stein responded that a mix of local and chain stores are needed. He stated that no large retail stores are included in the plan. Carter Sackman asked if about the loading areas for the larger retail units. Jonathan Stein explained the proposed loading area for the retail stores. Carter Sackman asked about the number of residential units. Jonathan Stein responded that 1562 units are proposed including 200 efficiency-housing units. Carter Sackman asked about the number of parking spaces proposed. Jonathan Stein responded that about 1.5 parking spaces/unit are proposed. He stated that the proposed density is consistent with the existing density in the inner Village. Carter Sackman stated that he liked the eclectic appearance of the proposal. Sean McCarthy spoke about turning around the townhouses located near Kingsland Point Park. Jonathan Stein responded that Roseland did not want to create the appearance of a private development. The Chair stated that he was concerned with the view looking down towards the Hudson River. Doug Hamilton responded that the proposal tries to get views from the skyline. Sean McCarthy stated that the roof structures should have some useful set-up space for mechanical equipment or some other useful purpose. The Board unanimously agreed that the applicant is on the right track with the proposal. There were open discussions on the train station, soccer fields and open spaces to be donated to the Village. 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