https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/cb1f503207780a27522253236e54e1cf.pdf c59c7a907a367b2245433bf370a8328d PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED January 25, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:03 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann Carter Sackman Ana Maria McGinnis Absent: David Pysh Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Approval of Minutes 2) Marino’s Italian Bistro 3) Mateus Car Wash 4) Cortese Construction 5) Larry Doyle 6) Kennedy 7) Mill Point Partners 8) Anthony Cellante 9) Jean Silverman October & November meetings 56-60 Clinton Street Sign 205 Valley Street New sign Terrace Close New Single Fam. Residence 16 New Broadway Pokahoe Drive 300 New Broadway 516 Bellwood Ave 48 Fremont Drive New awning New Single Fam. Residence New development Addition Addition Announcements: None. 1) Approval of minutes The minutes for the October 2005 meeting were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The minutes for November 2005 were reviewed. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). �2) Marino’s Italian Bistro This is an application for a sign. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Mike Marino is the owner and is representing this application. He stated that the sign is the same except for the lettering. He stated that this was the former Carlos restaurant. He stated that the lettering on the sign was changed and the sign was put back in place. Sean McCarthy stated that the sign is an illuminated metal sign. The Chair opened up the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Mike Marino stated that the sign is black on white. The Board unanimously agreed that the application was approved as submitted. (4-0). 3) Mateus car wash – The applicant was not present. This was adjourned to the next meeting. It was noted that the unapproved logo is already installed on the building. No action was taken. 4) Cortese Construction The Chair stated that the Board is only looking at this application Richard Blancato is representing this application along with architect, Chris Pateman. Richard Blancato stated that the brick was added to the lower portion of the structure as was recommended at the last meeting. The Chair stated that the proposed structure is visible from Terrace Close. The Chair asked is the attic is habitable. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 2 �Chris Pateman responded that the attic is not habitable. He stated that the structure will be a 2 ½ story structure. Sean McCarthy responded that it would be a 3-story structure based on the basement level. Chris Pateman showed an aerial map of the area. Sean McCarthy stated that there is not a thru access from Birch Close to this lot. He stated that the proposed structure is visible thru the properties on Birch Close. Chris Pateman reviewed the finish materials including roof, gutters, garage doors, etc. The Chair opened the public hearing. Jim Leaper (10 Birch Close) asked about the excavated dirt from the construction. The Chair responded that this is a question for the Planning Board. Jim Leaper stated that the building is very large for the area. Neils Lindblaud (12 Birch Close) stated that the proposed building is very large for the neighborhood. He asked the Board to view the proposed structure from Birch Close. The Chair stated that a rendering from Birch Close would be helpful. Ana Maria stated that the question of placing the fill can affect the large trees which provide screening from Birch Close. Joan Weiss (2 Terrace Close) asked about the setbacks from Terrace Close. She also stated that there are safety factors involved including Fire Department access. The Chair responded that this is a question for the Planning Board. Diane Bruni (6 Birch Close) asked about the impacts of the structure from Birch Close. The Chair responded that the Board has already requested that the applicant provide these renderings to the Board. The Chair noted that the public hearing will be adjourned to the next meeting. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions of comments for the applicant. Paul Wichmann asked about the types of homes in the area. Chris Pateman responded that many of the homes are brick. He also stated that this home is in-line with other homes in the area. Diane Bruni asked about the number of floors. Chris Pateman responded that the house from the rear is three stories with an attic space which is not habitable. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 3 �Carter Sackman asked about the total square footage. Chris Pateman responded 3200 square feet. He stated that the square footage calculations will also be submitted to the Board. Paul Wichmann asked if the windows on the first floor could be brought down. Chris Pateman responded that the grade changes are making the windows appear higher. The front elevation drawing was reviewed by the Board. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 5) Larry Doyle Larry Doyle is the owner and is representing this application. Larry Doyle spoke about the Board’s comments from the last meeting. He spoke about the proposed portico in the rear of the house. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the originally proposed sign. Larry Doyle responded that the sign is not proposed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Board unanimously approved the application. (4-0). 6) Kennedy Construction Richard Blancato is the attorney representing this application along with project engineer, Emilio Escalades. Emilio Escalades spoke about the reduction of the garage. He spoke about the changes in materials that are proposed. He spoke about the shutters, stone veneer, windows and domed entry. Richard Blancato submitted samples of the driveway pavers to the Board. Emilio Escalades reviewed the proposed samples. The Chair re-opened the public hearing. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 4 �Dennis Cahill (4 Pokahoe Drive) stated that he is concerned with the density of the landscaping in the front of the house. Richard Blancato responded that the landscaping plan shown trees along the front and side of the house. The Chair stated that the landscaping plan is a Planning Board issue. Emilio Escalades stated that the Landscaping Plan that the Planning Board reviewed included large evergreens. He spoke about the trees that are proposed to be removed. Richard Blancato stated that the house is 6-feet below the road. The Chair stated that the applicant has addressed all of the issues. He stated that the applicant should be able to work out the landscaping issues with the neighbor. Carter Sackman asked about the shutters on one side. Emilio Escalades responded that the shudders are missing on the plan. Chuck Lancaster (54 Fremont Drive) asked about the original and proposed square footage. Richard Blancato responded that the original size was 6500 square feet and the proposed size is 4500 square feet. Dennis Cahill stated that other municipalities have changed their review process to make this process easier. He asked about the procedures for changing the approval methods and laws. The Chair stated that the Village Trustees have the responsibility of changing the laws. He encouraged Dennis Cahill to meet with Sean McCarthy to make recommendations to the Village Trustees. Len Andrews (7 Pokahoe Drive) stated that the present plan is acceptable. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 7) Mill Point Partners Dan Beaton is representing this application along with architect, Ed Vogle. Dan Beaton reviewed the entire approval process to date. He spoke about the original plan and the process that developed the current plan. He spoke about the live-work unit concept. He stated that the original proposal included 8-units and the current plan proposed 6-units. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 5 �Dan Beaton spoke about the parking on the site. He stated that each unit will have 3 parking spaces dedicated to it. He stated that the proposed structure complies with the Village code for parking and building height. He stated that several variances were needed because the building is a non-conforming use. Dan Beaton stated that the live-work units are not expected to generate much traffic. Ana Maria McGinnis asked is a sign would be installed. Sean McCarthy responded that a separate approval would be needed. Carter Sackman asked about the ceiling height of the top floor. Dan Beaton responded 8-feet. Dan Beaton stated that the proposed space in the widows walk will be deleted from the plan. Ed Vogle spoke about the materials. He stated that EFIS brick is proposed to be used. He spoke about the other building exteriors and windows. He spoke about the covered entries and garage doors. He spoke about the windows for the commercial entry points. Sean McCarthy responded that EFIS brick is not typically used in the Village. He recommended that real brick be used. Paul Wichmann stated that adding dormers at the same height as the roofline would be an improvement. Carter Sackman stated that adding stone to the point would enhance the view traveling northbound. He stated that EFIS systems are going to be a problem in the garage areas. He suggested that a stone veneer be used. He recommended that the existing stone be cleaned up. Sean McCarthy stated that if the large stone were cleaned-up, would the Board like if the applicant used brick on the point to make it stand out from the rest of the structure. Carter Sackman responded that he feels that the stone would be a better look. Carter Sackman asked if the applicant could incorporate any good will improvement at the point for the Village. A weather vane of the headless horseman was discussed. Rosemarie McMannis (31 New Broadway) spoke about her petition that recommends that the applicant be limited to four (4) mixed-use units or six (6) residential units. She stated that the size of the project is a concern of the neighborhood. She stated that the traffic impacts in the area are great. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the concern over the four mixed-use or six residential units. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 6 �Rosemarie McMannis responded that the impacts to the neighborhood. The Chair stated that the Board only looks at the architectural features of buildings. The jurisdiction of each Board was reviewed. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant is still before the Planning Board. He recommended that the applicant place the plans in the corner window to give the public another chance to view the plans. Michelle Gonzalez (Gordon Ave) stated that the stone front would make a good appearance. Carter Sackman asked about the height of the structure from New Broadway. Ed Vogle responded 27-feet. Larry Doyle (16 New Broadway) stated that the height of his building is 42-feet. He stated that the proposed structure will enhance his view. He stated that this proposal is the best plan for the site. The Chair stated that the applicant should return with alternative façade treatments. Carter Sackman asked the applicant to return with a color rendering of the revised plan. The Chair asked to see the profile of the façade on New Broadway. Michelle Gonzalez (Gordon Ave) asked about the width of each unit. Ed Vogle responded 20-feet. Paul Wichmann asked the applicant to provide details on the exterior railings including their materials and finishes. Paul Wichmann asked for a window schedule. He expressed concerns with snap-in muttons. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 8) Anthony CellanteAnthony Cellante is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 7 �Anthony Cellante reviewed the proposed addition. He reviewed the kitchen extension. The Chair stated that the side view is visible from the street. Anthony Cellante stated that the current exterior is brick and the proposed extension will match. 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 this application as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 9) Lewis and Jean Silverman Joe Paiva is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Joe Paiva stated that the owners have an elderly parent that is living at the premises and the alterations will accommodate their needs. He discussed the interior changes. He stated that the new exterior finishes will be matched with the existing finishes. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if central air-conditioning will be added. Joe Paiva responded yes. Joe Paiva stated that a sliding glass door and deck are proposed in the rear. Carter Sackman questioned the 2 windows in the dormer. Joe Paiva responded that the plan includes only one window in the dormer. Joe Paiva stated that he was unaware that the neighborhood association was inadvertently not made aware of the project. The Chair opened the public hearing. Chuck Lancaster (54 Fremont Drive) stated that the deeds of most houses require membership in the association. He stated that the plans are supposed to be reviewed by the homeowners association prior to being presented to the Board. He stated that this is an established procedure that has not been followed in recent years. He stated that 8 of the 9 members have found this proposal to be consistent with other homes in the area. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 8 �The Chair stated that the Board looks forward to getting the feedback of the homeowners association. Since there was no further no comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 10:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, January 25, 2006 9 � 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-2006 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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