https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c3bcb48d60e383972319d6fa4ecb4dcd.pdf 3720e5293f25f4cc2840e25d65ae272f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED April 27, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:04 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Ana Maria McGinnis Carter Sackman Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Absent: None Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Executive Session 2) Larry Doyle 3) Ojito 4) Ginsburg Development Corp 5) Dawley 6) Lomanto 7) Beyl 8) Minutes of the March 2005 meeting 9) Election of Chairman 16 New Broadway 27 Barnhardt Street Ichabod’s Landing 483 Munroe Avenue 14 Anderson Avenue 22 Fremont Avenue Announcements: The Chair stated that the Kennedy application is off the agenda for tonight’s meeting. 1) Executive Session The Board entered into executive session at 8:05pm to discuss matters of litigation. The Board returned to the regular agenda at 8:14pm. No action was taken. 2) Larry Doyle Kyle McGovern is representing this application along with owner Larry Doyle. �The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Kyle McGovern submitted a copy of a similar awning as an example of what will be installed. He stated that the Planning Board has approved the location of the sign as part of the site plan. He stated that the submitted photos would only differ in color. He submitted some color samples for the Board. The Chair asked about the post colors. Kyle McGovern responded that the posts would be red. Carter Sackman asked for a picture of the building. A picture was not available. Barbara Fina stated that the darkest gray color should be used with knockout lettering in order to be visible. The Board agreed that ducksberry gray should be used. Kyle McGovern stated that the owner would like to illuminate the sign. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve as submitted with ducksberry gray with knockout lettering, red posts, background to match house exterior (yellow). Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Ojito Sean McCarthy stated that the owners want to continue the siding on the remainder of the house. He stated that the owners have made many improvements. 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. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, April 27, 2005 2 �4) Ginsburg Development Corp – Bruce Lozito is representing this application along with architect, John Karhu. Bruce Lozito stated that the storefronts and signage, weather vane, and railing treatments all require separate approval from the Board’s original approval. The Chair stated that each item should be approved individually before moving onto the next item. Bruce Lozito spoke about the storefronts. He stated that the storefront colors were simplified. He showed the proposed color scheme via rendered drawings. He spoke about the signage color scheme. Barbara Fina asked about the details for the signage lettering. Bruce Lozito provided the details to the Board. Barbara Fina stated that the proposed businesses should be consistent but propose individuality. She stated that the fonts should vary based on the business. She also stated that the scale should be uniform as well. Carter Sackman asked about the size of the retail spaces. Bruce Lozito responded just over 2500 square feet. Carter Sackman stated that the tenants have not been identified as of yet. Bruce Lozito stated that parameters would be provided to the tenants for storefronts. The Chair asked why the roof color was not brought down to the storefronts. Bruce Lozito responded that the color schemes did not work well together. Barbara Fina stated that the green awning and the blue storefronts could be better selected. Sean McCarthy asked when the decision needs to be final. Bruce Lozito responded that the applicant has some time before the storefront colors need to be finalized. The applicant was directed to return with specific color samples to be used for the storefronts. Barbara Fina expressed concerns about the retail area being able to be seen by the public. The Chair stated that the Board needs to give direction to the applicant. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, April 27, 2005 3 �Barbara Fina stated that she agrees with the raised lettering signs. She stated that the look of the signs would provide an upscale look. She stated that the proposed 4-foot sign should not be the dominant sign. Paul Wichmann asked if a marquis sign could be used. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village code does not allow it. There was an open discussion on the location of the property address and the name of the business. Barbara Fina stated that the raised lettering signage is the best option. The Board unanimously agreed. Barbara Fina stated that the address numbers need to be resolved. It was agreed that 6” brass numbers would be installed over the doors. Bruce Lozito presented the proposed railing. He presented a sample for the Board. The Board agreed that the proposed railings were acceptable. Lastly, Bruce Lozito presented the weather vane. He stated that the eagle has a 4-foot wingspan. The Board agreed that the proposed weather vane was acceptable. The Chair stated that the Board would need to capture all of the supplemental changes in a formal action. 5) Dawley Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application along with Carol Dawley. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sam Vieira spoke about the location of the proposed fence. The Chair asked about the height of the fence. Sam Vieira asked how the Board determines the fence height. The Chair responded that a line is drawn from the highest picket to the highest picket. He also stated that the fence height is beyond this Board’s jurisdiction. Sean McCarthy responded that the Building Department could make a judgment. Sam Vieira stated that the owners have a dog and the fence would help keep the dog contained in the yard. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, April 27, 2005 4 �The Chair stated that if containing the dog is an issue, an invisible fence should be installed instead of a physical fence. Barbara Fina stated that she is concerned about the prevalence of fences in Phillipsburg Manor. Sam Vieira stated that fences are permitted in the Village Code. The Chair stated that the invisible fence should address the applicant’s needs without installing the fence. Carol Dawley responded that she is not in favor of shock collars. The Chair stated that he is opposed to having a fence installed because it could set further precedents. The Chair opened the public hearing. Mario Bellanich (Washington Street) stated that the fence would keep intruders out. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing, Carter Sackman stated that there are other fences in Phillipsburg Manor that are very attractive. Paul Wichmann stated that the fence should have some character. He stated that a spike and rail fence would be a nice addition. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve as submitted in accordance with the Village Zoning code. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was approved (5-1) (Stever). 6) Lomanto – SamVieira is representing this application along with owner. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sam Vieira spoke about the Zoning Board approvals. He stated that a small addition is proposed to the 2nd-story. He stated that the house is an existing stucco exterior. The Chair asked why the applicant is not keeping the stucco exterior. Sam Vieira responded that the applicants are trying to keep costs down. He also stated that the applicant is willing to keep the exterior stucco if the Board desires. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, April 27, 2005 5 �The Board agreed that the exterior should maintain a stucco finish. 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: Stucco exterior maintained on exterior instead of clapboard siding. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 7) Beyl Greg Beyl is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Greg Beyl spoke about the changes. He stated the garage door is going to be replaced. He also stated that the stone veneer would be continued at 30” high up to the base of the windows. He also stated that the Board on a previous approval recommended the front porch overhang but the applicant never completed the work. He requested that the Board to allow him to not construct the front porch overhang that was previously approved. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 8) Minutes of the March 2005 meeting – The minutes for March 2005 were reviewed. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 9) Election of Chairman Carter Sackman made a motion to re-elect Don Stever as Chairman. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, April 27, 2005 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-2005 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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