https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/eb30b8d03235cdb5491a4fc6b936e891.pdf b4ea1bf370535ebaf6d45a997de4185b PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED May 25, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:07 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Elvira Aloia Barbara Fina Absent: Ana Maria McGinnis Carter Sackman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Robert Ponzini (Village Attorney) Agenda: 1) Executive Session 2) Fernandez 3) Sendon (Sendon Homes) 4) Sendon 5) Toreno, CARS, Inc 6) Clayton 7) Cummins 8) Minutes of the April 2005 meeting 9) Other 21 Anderson Avenue 38 Beekman Avenue 295 North Washington Street 333 North Broadway 114 Farrington Avenue 537 Bellwood Avenue Announcements: None. 1) Executive Session The Chair made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters of litigation. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Board entered into executive session at 8:08pm. The meeting resumed at 8:17 pm. No action was taken. Robert Ponzini read the draft Resolution aloud for the record (see attached). The Chair made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). �The Chair submitted a video taping policy for the Board regarding the NYS Open Meetings Law. He summarized the policy for the Board. It was agreed that the Board would discuss this matter at the next meeting. 2) Fernandez Rhonda Fernandez is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Rhonda Fernandez submitted photos of the existing house showing the exteriors. She stated that the garage would match the rear part of the house. She also submitted samples of the proposed light fixtures. The Chair asked if there were any required variances. Sean McCarthy responded no. Sean McCarthy stated that this is a replacement garage. The original garage has collapsed. Elvira Aloia asked if the garage exterior would match the stucco of the house. Rhonda Fernandez responded no. 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 the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) Sendon (Sendon Homes) Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owner, Martha Sendon. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if the rendering is an accurate visual representation of the proposed sign. Sam Vieira responded that the submission is a digital rendering of the proposed sign on top of an actual picture of the building. Barbara Fina stated that the sign is not scaled correctly. Sam Vieira responded that the border could make up some of the size. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 25, 2005 2 �Sean McCarthy stated that the Board had to approve a variance to approve the sign since it is a metal sign. Barbara Fina stated that she is not willing to approve a metal sign. Sean McCarthy stated that metal signs with 3-D lettering are permitted. He read the applicable Village Code sections. Barbara Fina stated that the Code should be followed. Paul Wichmann agreed with Barbara Fina. He suggested that the sign type be changed. Sam Vieira asked for guidance. Sean McCarthy stated that a copy of the Village Codes applicable to signs will be provided to Sign Extreme (sign contractor). Barbara Fina asked about the number of colors. Sean McCarthy responded that the colors up to the Board’s discretion. Martha Sendon responded that the colors are important since they represent the company’s logo. There was an open discussion on whether a metal sign is acceptable. Barbara Fina stated that the revised submission should eliminate the border and raise the lettering. The Board agreed that the typeface is acceptable. Sean McCarthy asked if a carved sign is acceptable. The Board responded yes. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 4) SendonSam Vieira is representing this application along with owner Martha Sendon. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sam Vieira responded that the mailings were not mailed out in time. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Toreno, CARS, Inc Danny Toreno is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 25, 2005 3 �The Chair asked if a flashing neon sign was approved. Sean McCarthy responded no. Danny Torena stated that the application is for approval of the two banners. Barbara Fina stated that the storefront is getting filled with too many signs. Danny Torena stated that the only additional signs that he wants to keep are the signs on the pole. He stated that the existing sign is out of scale with the pole. He stated that the additional banners fill-out the pole. Barbara Fina stated that the entire front needs to be evaluated. Danny Torena responded that he receives many compliments on the exterior. The Chair stated that the pole should be reduced. Sean McCarthy responded that the pole must remain at a certain height since it projects over the road. Paul Wichmann asked if there was anything else that could be placed on the flagpole. Barbara Fina stated that the banners should be removed. Danny Torena asked what could be put on the pole to make the company sign appear more in scale. Barbara Fina responded that there is too much advertising on the front of the business. The Chair agreed with Barbara Fina. Paul Wichmann stated that the signs take away from the building itself. Barbara Fina stated that the size of the sign in relation to the size of the building is out of scale. The Chair stated that the pole needs to be masked. He stated that the sign would look better on top of the building. Danny Torena stated that every gas station on Route 9 has a similar pole with a larger sign and banners beneath the sign. The Chair stated that these businesses are non-conforming and those signs cannot be changed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Board agreed that the signs would be removed until a different design is resubmitted. The applicant agreed. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 25, 2005 4 �Sean McCarthy read the Village Code section regarding illuminated signs. 6) Clayton Bruce Clayton is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Clayton spoke about replacing an existing deteriorated brick retaining wall with a similar wall with a fieldstone veneer. He stated that the wall would be the same dimension at the existing wall. He stated that they would also be replacing entrance steps with a bluestone and replacing the walkway leading to the house with flagstones. 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 the application as submitted. Barbara Fina seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 7) Cummins Pat Steinschneider is the project architect and is representing this application along with owner Chris Cummins. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Pat Steinschneider described the proposed addition in detail. The changes include a covered porch, enlarged dining area, new entrance foyer and driveway relocation. He submitted several photos of the existing house and of some other houses in the area. Barbara Fina stated that a railing is missing. Pat Steinschneider responded that a railing is not required since the structure is less than 18” above grade. Barbara Fina asked about bringing the siding down to the first floor. Pat Steinschneider responded that the proposed exterior should blend in better with the landscaping. He wanted to avoid bringing the siding down to the first floor to avoid making the house look like a typical ranch. Pat Steinschneider submitted exterior color samples for the Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has already received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 25, 2005 5 �The Chair opened the public hearing. Bruce Clayton (114 Farrington Avenue) stated that he is in favor of the application. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that this application is a good example of a property owner who is taking a house and making changes that are more in character with the neighborhood. Paul Wichmann asked if there was a window schedule. Pat Steinschneider responded no. He reviewed the windows in the dining area. He explained that the window is recessed back. Barbara Fina asked if a landscape plan was available. Pat Steinschneider responded not for tonight’s meeting. He spoke about some of the proposed plantings. Barbara Fina asked about the window styles. Pat Steinschneider responded that the wood windows that will be painted. Barbara Fina made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) Minutes of the April 2005 meeting – The minutes for April 2005 will be reviewed at the next meeting. 9) Other There was an open discussion on the condition of the property and the signage at 315 North Broadway. There was an open discussion on the Village’s efforts to regulate illegal signs in the Village. Adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 25, 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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