https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/8481975ad97bac4bae0da90c34d6c6f6.pdf b1d3ef0f3e54111f0294b7d49d8fd487 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED July 27, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:03 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorem was present. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Ana Maria McGinnis Elvira Aloia Absent: Carter Sackman Barbara Fina Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Freire 2) Sasidhar 3) Yunga 4) Ryan 5) Holladay 6) Carissimo 7) Varricchio 8) Song 9) Frank’s Home Improvements 10) Straus 11) Doyle 12) Minutes of the June 2005 meeting 42 Howard Street 275 Farrington Avenue 230 North Washington Street 117 New Broadway 24 Harwood Avenue 256 Farrington Avenue 38 Beekman Avenue 84 Depeyster Avenue 361 North Broadway 26 Palmer Avenue 48 Beekman Avenue Announcements: The Chair spoke about the procedures for the Board. 1) Freire This is a continuation from a previous meeting. Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Sam Vieira spoke about the exterior materials. He stated that the exterior would not have all vinyl siding. He stated that the roof pitches are to remain the same. He stated that the proposed changes should address the concerns that were expressed by the Board at the last meeting. Paul Wichmann asked if the property was a 3-family residence. �Sam Vieira responded yes. Paul Wichmann asked about the location of the meters. Sam Vieira responded that the proposed utility meter location has not been worked out with Con Edison as of yet. Ana Maria McGinnis asked why the scallop was not brought down. Sam Vieira responded that he was trying to maintain the scale of the structure. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Sasidhar Jay Sasidhar is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair stated that he does not understand the need for a retaining wall with a large fence on top of it. He stated that the fence would seem to be a spite fence. Sean McCarthy responded that the fence is a 3-foot fence. Jay Sasidhar stated that the property slopes to the left and the owners want to level the property. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the retaining wall. Jay Sasidhar responded that the wall would help to level the slope on the property. 3) Yunga Manuel Yunga is the owner and is representing this application. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 2 �The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sean McCarthy stated that this is an awning replacement. The Chair stated that the awning is an identical replacement in material and the only change is for the change in font and adding the phone number on the awning. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Paul Wichmann stated that the color rendering is acceptable. Elvira Aloia asked how the lettering is to be applied. Sean McCarthy responded that the lettering would be applied to the awning. It was discussed that the awning lettering should be painted onto the awning. It was also agreed that the lettering should be installed on the face only. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4) Ryan – Tina Ryan is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked about the height of the fence. Tina Ryan stated that since her property is located on a corner lot, the fence is restricted to 3-feet on one side and 4-feet on the other. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Holladay – Paula Holladay is the owner and is representing this application. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 3 �The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked the applicant to explain the difference in window layout. Paula Holladay responded that the windows are existing. She stated that there has been some work performed on the house and some of the muttons have been removed. The Chair stated that the windows are proposed to be replaced with casement windows. Paula Holladay responded yes. Paula Holladay spoke about the specific windows that are proposed to be replaced. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the windows on the second floor should be replaced to match the proposed new windows. Paula Holladay responded that one of the windows is located in a bathroom window and the window is tiled in. She stated that the additional windows should be replaced in the near future. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) CarissimoAlessandro Carissimo is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Alessandro Carissimo submitted some photos of the existing house. The Chair stated that it appears that a side yard variance is required. Sean McCarthy responded that a variance was granted in April 2004. There was an open discussion on whether the variance has expired. Sean McCarthy read Village Code section 62-45 that indicated that the variance expires within one year. The Chair stated that if the Zoning Board needs to grant an extension of the variance. It was agreed that the application would be held over to the September meeting. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 4 �No action was taken. 7) Varricchio Paul Varricchio is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Paul Varicchio submitted a photo rendering to the Board. The Chair asked about the colors of the sign at the adjacent property. Sean McCarthy responded yellow and blue with red lettering. It was agreed that the signs should be located at the same height to provide uniformity to the building. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Paul Wichmann asked if the signs could be looked at in the same scale. Sean McCarthy responded that the recent approval for the property next door will be reviewed and this sign will conform to the dimensions of the other sign for uniformity. Paul Varricchio stated that he is looking to keep the antique look of the salon. He stated that the sign will have a weathered look. Sean McCarthy asked if the sign would have carved lettering. Paul Varricchio responded that the proposed colors do not have a pleasant appearance. He stated that if he changed the colors to gold, the price of the lettering is much higher. Elvira Aloia responded that the proposed sign is acceptable. Ana Maria McGinnis agreed. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) Song Michelle Song is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 5 �Michelle Song stated that the application is proposing to add a fence on one side yard of the house. Sean McCarthy stated that the fence in the front yard was approved when the house was originally constructed. He stated that the applicant was installing the same fence on the side yard when the work was stopped. Sean McCarthy stated that the fence would match the existing fence. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 9) Frank’s Home Improvements Mr. Haran is representing this application on behalf of the owner. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded no. This application was not heard by the Board since the applicant did not properly notify the public. The Chair stated that the Board would not be very receptive to an awning on this building. No action was taken. 10) Straus Roberta Straus is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if this was an application for a post and rail fence. Roberta Straus responded yes. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the fence as already installed. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 6 �Roberta Straus responded no. The Board stated that there are no plans received for this application. Sean McCarthy indicated on the submitted photos, where the location of the fence is proposed. Ana Maria McGinnis asked what was the purpose of the fence. Roberta Straus responded that the purpose would be for a dog. She stated that the fence would have a black mesh installed with it. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There was none. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 11) Doyle Brian Doyle is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were submitted to the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Brian Doyle stated that he took over Casey’s Place several years ago. He stated that the phone number of the business was added on the awning. He stated that he did not know that the phone number was not supposed to be posted on the awning. He stated that awning has a classic look similar to the previous awning. There was an open discussion on how to handle phone numbers on signs and awnings. It was agreed that the Board should adopt a Resolution that could be enforced throughout the Village. Sean McCarthy stated that there are restrictions on signs but phone numbers are not included in the current restrictions. The Chair stated that he would draft the Resolution with specific input from the Board. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There was none. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 27, 2005 7 �Elvira Aloia stated that she did not have any problems with the proposed sign. The applicant was informed that only one fluorescent sign was allowed in the front window. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 12) Minutes of the June 2005 meeting The minutes for the June 2005 meetings were reviewed. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Elvira Aloia seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 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