https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f53609585d85a152af3f6f60534b1c32.pdf 3cefa07d27c7af22d7ca544b7a3cfb7c PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED March 23, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:00 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Ana Maria McGinnis Absent: Carter Sackman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Lis 2) Federle/Schrader 3) Galgano 4) Gunnison 5) Higgins 6) Flynn 7) Marmo 8) Lighthouse Landing 9) Minutes of the February 2005 meeting 2 Kelbourne Avenue 39 Evergreen Way 59 Sleepy Hollow Road 12 Millard Avenue 4 Harwood Avenue 127 Harwood Avenue 225 North Broadway Announcements: None. 1) Lis Craig and Erin Lis are representing this application. Craig Lis spoke about the proposed changes. He stated that he has two children and requires more room. He described the proposed changes, which included an additional bathroom and small office on the first floor and a master bedroom and closets on the second floor. The Chair asked if the windows are changing. Craig Lis responded no. The Chair asked why the applicant would not want to continue the existing roofline to keep a uniform look. �Erin Lis responded that the master bedroom would not have the required height. The Chair asked if a second floor plan was submitted. Sean McCarthy responded that neither a first nor a second floor plan was submitted. Erin Lis produced a rendering of the proposed addition. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGuiness asked about the exterior finishes. Craig Lis responded that the exterior finishes would be matched. Sean McCarthy asked about the roof. Erin Lis responded that the roof materials would be matched as well. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 2) Federle/Schrader Mary Scott is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Mary Scott spoke about the proposed changes. They included relocating the side entrance, addition of four windows and the addition of a porch. Sean McCarthy stated that the Zoning Board approved a front yard variance at the March 2005 ZBA meeting. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair made a motion to approve as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 2 �3) Galgano Vinny Galgano is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Vinny Galgano spoke about the changes to the exterior of the property. The changes included adding stone on the lower half and cedar shingles on the upper portion. He stated that the stones are real stones that are milled down. Ana Maria McGuiness asked if the windows would be changed. Vinny Galgano responded no but the shutters would be replaced. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis asked why the applicant would not be continuing the stone in to the courtyard. There was an open discussion with the applicant on the use of stone and how it blends into the windows. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that more details should be provided. Vinny Galgano submitted renderings of the proposed renovations. Paul Wichmann stated that the stone strip above the garage should be removed. The stone should continue across the entire front of the house at the same elevation. There was an open discussion on the stone columns on both sides of the garage and whether they should be omitted to keep a uniform appearance. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: the bluestone sills and stone run across the entire front at the same elevation. Garage stone will remain as submitted. Barbara Fina asked the Village Architect for his opinion. Sean McCarthy responded that the stone around the garage would not be a detriment to the neighborhood. He stated that the bluestone sill is needed. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 3 �4) Gunnison – Jane Gunnison is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sean McCarthy presented the Board with the previously approved application. He spoke about the roof window that was originally approved and later removed. Ana Maria McGinnis asked why it was removed. Jane Gunnison responded that it looked bad. She stated that the drawings did not reflect the roof pitch and the overall appearance of the window. The Chair made a motion to approve the as-built plans. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) 5) Higgins Susan Higgins is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Susan Higgins spoke about the proposed addition. The Chair asked about the setback on the eastside addition. Sean McCarthy responded almost 42 –feet. Sean McCarthy stated that there was a previous application to build this addition closer to the paper street that exists. The plans were revised to locate the addition farther away from the paper street. Susan Higgins spoke about the exterior finishes. She stated that the finishes would match the existing finishes. She stated that the roof would also match. The Chair stated that the addition is an elegant addition. He stated that the chimney in the rear is too short and could cause problems. Susan Higgins responded that a gas fireplace could be installed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Anthony Marmo (225 North Broadway) stated that gas fireplaces emit large amounts of APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 4 �carbon monoxide. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing, Ana Maria McGinnis to approve as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) 6) Flynn Julie Evans is representing this application along with owner, Michael Flynn. Julie Evans spoke about the proposed alterations, which included winterizing the sun porch. She stated that casement windows would be installed. Paul Wichmann stated that the colors scheme would improve the appearance. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the exterior has stucco. Julie Evans responded yes. Elvira Aloia asked if the door would be removed. Julie Evans responded yes. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve with the following conditions: On the first floor, window casings to match throughout. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 7) Marmo Anthony Marmo is the owner and is representing this application. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has appeared before the Waterfront Advisory Committee and received site plan approval from the Planning Board. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Anthony Marmo spoke about the landscaping changes to the property. He stated that APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 5 �several trees were removed and two trees are proposed to be added. He spoke about the proposed changes to the garage. He stated that the elevation is 4-feet higher that the existing garage. Elvira Aloia asked if the garage would be used for his business. Anthony Marmo responded yes. Ana Maria McGinnis asked why the garage doors are so large. Anthony Marmo responded that the garage must accommodate a box truck. Sean McCarthy stated that the property is commercially zoned. Barbara Fina asked about the roof. Anthony Marmo stated that the roof would be a shingle roof. He stated that he does not want to match the green roof on the main house. Barbara Fina stated that the two structures should have a matching roof. Anthony Marmo stated that the main house roof would be replaced within the next 10 years. He stated that he would like to restore the house to its original condition. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Paul Wichmann stated that something should be added on the garage front to break-up the appearance. Anthony Marmo proposed to add a light on the front of the garage. There was an open discussion on the possibility of adding either a light or an awning on the exterior. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1) Roof is slate blend shingle. When main house roof is replaced, it should be consistent with garage 2) Awning over the side door. Awning to extend minimum of 18-inches and a maximum of 36-inches. Awning to match gable line. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 8) Lighthouse Landing This is a continuation on the Lighthouse Landing project. Andy Tung is representing this application. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 6 �The Chair stated that the DEIS is still in the public comment period. He stated that the Board could make comments on the DEIS regarding the design visual impact of the project. The Chair stated that the main streetscape needs to look like individual buildings. Barbara Fina stated that the layout of the plaza on Beekman Place needs to be more elegant. Andy Tung stated that the layout follows the Village’s open space plan. Elvira Aloia stated that it is hard to move forward while the drawings presented are still the original plans. Sean McCarthy responded that drawings would be updated to reflect comments. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the process. The Chair explained the DEIS and review process. No action was taken. 9) Minutes of the February 2005 meeting – The minutes for February 2005 were reviewed. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 23, 2005 7 � 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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