https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d188d86b70dc4436b9a2ccc67ee35558.pdf ad986a6ddae3682418cbe9fb5b65f793 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED February 22, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Don Stever, Chairman at 8:04 p.m. Present: Don Stever, Chairman Paul Wichmann David Pysh Absent: Carter Sackman Ana Maria McGinnis Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Agenda: 1) Approval of Minutes 2) Mateus Car Wash 3) Cortese Construction 4) Mill Point Partners 5) Jose Araque 6) Edward Oliveira 7) Jean Latrille 205 Valley Street Terrace Close 300 North Broadway 76 Beekman Avenue 117 Van Tassel Avenue 261 Harwood Ave. January meeting Sign New Single Fam. Residence New townhouse develop. New sign Addition & alteration Replace windows, siding,roof Announcements: None. 1) Approval of minutes The minutes for the January 2006 meeting were reviewed. David Pysh made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 2) Mateus car wash – The applicant was not present. The Chair summarized the application to date. The Chair stated that the sign is illegal but he understands that the owner is a small business and does not want to act on the application without the applicant present. �The Board adjourned the application one more time to allow the applicant the opportunity to appear before the Board and resolve this item. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) Cortese Construction This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair summarized this application to date. He reviewed the items that the Board had requested at the last meeting. Dennis Rubich is the architect representing this application along with owner, Andrew Cortese. Dennis Rubich spoke about the rear elevation. He stated that the rear of the building was brought into more proportions with the surrounding properties. Sean McCarthy asked if the square footage has changed. Dennis Rubich responded that the size has decreased but he does not have the exact number. The Chair referred to the rendering presented to the Board which showed the view of the proposed structure from Birch Close. Dennis Rubich responded that the photo needs to be scaled back since the photo was taken from a further distance than requested since the photographer was unable to gain access to private property to take a more accurate photo. The Chair stated that the house is approximately 250-feet further away in the photo. David Pysh asked to see the original submission so that the changes can be understood by the Board. Dennis Rubich provided the requested items. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Paul Wichmann asked about the height restrictions. Dennis Rubich responded that the height of the structure is below the Village Code requirements. The Chair opened the public hearing. Jim Leaper (10 Birch Close) asked about the height of the structure. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 2 �Dennis Rubich responded that the original gable was split up and the result is a 7-foot reduction in the height of the structure. Jim Leaper also stated that the house is going to be very visible from Birch Close. He stated that during construction, some of the trees might die which would increase the visual impacts on Birch Close. The Chair stated that the landscaping is under the Planning Board’s jurisdiction. Jim Leaper also stated that the vertical dimension is still out of scale with the neighborhood. Gord Bruning (6 Birch Close) asked about the gross square footage of this house and the existing houses on Birch Close. Dennis Rubich responded that this information will be provided to the Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the average home in the area is about 3,000 square feet. Jim Leaper offered to allow the applicant onto his property to take a more accurate photo. Dennis Rubich responded that he would like for the revised rendering to be presented to the Planning Board. The Chair stated that the revised rendering should be presented to the ARB as well. Joan Weiss (2 Terrace Close) stated that the rendering which shows the use of stone will not fit into the neighborhood. She stated that the house would look cheap. Dennis Rubich responded that the original submission proposed using brick but the Board requested stone. He showed the original submission to the public. Richard Weiss (2 Terrace Close) asked if the house is a three-story or two-story house. Sean McCarthy responded that the house would be a three-story house. He stated that the Village Code does not restrict the number of stories. He stated that the height of the proposed structure complies with the Village Zoning Code. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that this application was referred to the Board from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. David Pysh stated that the Board has provided comments and the applicant has responded to the Board’s comments. He also stated that the perception of height from the rear will be significantly due to the existing grade changes on the site. Dennis Rubich stated that the house is currently at 26-feet and the code allows 35-feet to the midpoint of the gable. Andrew Cortese stated that the first-floor elevation is 6-feet lower than the curb-line. Paul Wichmann stated that the revised rear elevation is much more enhanced. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 3 �Sean McCarthy stated that if the applicant lowered the plate height, the ridge height would be lowered and would give the appearance of a lower structure. The Chair responded that by lowering the ridge height would address the issue of massing. Dennis Rubich responded that he does not think that lowering the plate height would result in a reduction of more than 8-inches in height. Dennis Rubich asked for a conditional approval so that this application can go back to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Paul Wichmann stated that new construction tends to build larger homes that in the past. He stated that this house is being compared to older, smaller homes in the area. Sean McCarthy stated that this lot is twice the size of a regular lot in the area. He stated that the applicant would be allowed to build a 4000 square foot house on a normal 15000 square foot lot. He stated that the applicant is under this requirement since the lot is larger. The Chair stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee is asking for an opinion from the Board on this application. The Board unanimously agreed that the proposed structure would not be changed much more. The Chair stated that before a formal approval is given, the Board wants to see a proper rendering from Birch Close. The Board agreed that the application would be sent back to the Waterfront Advisory Committee with the Board’s feedback. 4) Mill Point Partners This is a continuation from previous meetings. Dan Beaton is representing this application along with architect, Ed Vogle. Ed Vogle reviewed the proposed live-work unit concept. He stated that the current plan proposed 6-units. He spoke about the point element and proposed materials. He showed the original proposal and spoke about how the process has evolved into the current proposal. David Pysh stated that the grade changes are challenging to overcome. He stated that the retaining wall needs to be properly addressed. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 4 �Dan Beaton expressed concerns about trying to restore parts of the existing structure. He stated that costs of the project are becoming an issue. David Pysh asked the applicant to show where the proposed materials would be used. Ed Vogle reviewed the proposed finishes with the appropriate elevations. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Paul Wichmann stated that the project is a good one. He asked about the suggestion made at the previous meeting about installing a weather vane on “the point”. Dan Beaton responded that a custom weather vane is cost prohibitive. David Pysh asked the applicant to outline the existing retaining wall on the site plan. Ed Vogle outlined the existing retaining wall. Paul Wichmann asked for information on the metal standing seam roof. Ed Vogle showed the roof sample on the finish board. Paul Wichmann stated that something should be installed on the roof of “the point”. David Pysh questioned the proposed color of the metal roof. There was an open discussion on the types of roofing materials that could be used. It was agreed that the applicant would further investigate and return with material samples. The Board unanimously (3-0) agreed to approve the application with the condition that the applicant must return to the Board with the color selection for the metal standing seam roof or alternative material selection. Also, the applicant needs to add a spike in scale with the ball on the roof of “the point”. 5) Jose Araque Jose Araque is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sean McCarthy stated that the space was recently occupied by the applicant. He stated that the signs in the window exceed the allowed 10% coverage limitation. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 5 �Paul Wichmann stated that the signs are temporary. Sean McCarthy responded that the code allows one temporary sign for a certain time period. Jose Araque stated that the signs do not exceed the 10% allowed under the Village code. David Pysh stated that if the applicant does not exceed the 10% limitation, why is the applicant before the Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant is only allowed one temporary sign for every 20 linear feet of space. He stated that the signs do not comply. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Board unanimously rejected this application (3-0). 6) Edward Oliveira Ed Oliveira is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Ed Oliveira summarized the proposed project. He spoke about the breezeway addition and the proposed additions. He spoke about the proposed finish materials. He stated that he neighborhood is very eclectic. David Pysh asked about the roofing. Ed Oliveira showed a sample of the roofing materials. David Pysh asked if the applicant had investigated using other siding materials other than vinyl. Ed Oliveira responded yes. He stated that maintenance is a concern and the proposed material would be low maintenance and have a good appearance. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. David Pysh asked about the shutters. Ed Oliveira responded that the shutters would be vinyl as well. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 6 �Paul Wichmann stated that the proposed materials will work well. He asked about the doors. Ed Oliveira responded that the doors have not been investigated yet but they are leaning towards wood doors. David Pysh noted an error on the plans. It was agreed that the front door needs to be moved over. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 7) Jean Latrille – David Pysh recused himself from this application. The Chair noted that the Board did not have a quorum for this application. It was agreed that the Village Architect would be deputized for this application only since it is not a controversial application. The Chair asked if the notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Wanda Wilmore is the agent for the owner, Gene Latrille. She stated that the exterior of the building needs updating. She stated that the roof only has 3 more years of useful life. She stated that the windows are going to be replaced with wood windows. Sean McCarthy asked if the front steps were going to be replaced. Wanda Wilmore responded yes. The Chair asked if the railing would be replaced also. Wanda Wilmore responded that the railing would be replaced with a similar type of railing. Wanda Wilmore spoke about the windows. She stated that the windows are proposed to give the house a more balanced appearance. Sean McCarthy asked if the stucco would be installed over the brick. Wanda Wilmore responded that the brick would be removed and stuccoed over. Paul Wichmann asked about the type of windows proposed. Wanda Wilmore responded that metal casement windows currently exist. She stated that the project is proposing wood casement windows. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 22, 2006 7 �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. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (Pysh abstained). 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