https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/67ee6e26e5a6b930ad57c07a78c52208.pdf c1cfa458fb642bdf50a5be0e7c8fca34 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED June 28, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman at 8:09 p.m. Present: Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman David Pysh Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Carter Sackman Absent: None Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: Sean McCarthy explained to the public that the Cortese Construction application will not be on the agenda this evening. Agenda: 1) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 2) McLean 3) Mountco Development Corp. 4) Rodrigues 5) KWD Realty 6) Hodgson 7) Approval of Minutes 540 North Broadway North Broadway Valley Street 83 Valley Street 303 North Broadway 475 Munroe Ave May 2006 meeting Community Mausoleum New construction Senior Housing Roof change Signage Covered Front porch 1) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery This is a continuation from the last meeting. Ed Napoleon is representing this application along with architect, Jim Wong and contractor, Tom Mullen. Ed Napoleon spoke about the series of arches. He explained how the design was developed. He spoke about the crypts and their location. The Chair stated that the Board is concerned with the view of the structure in the wintertime. Ed Napoleon responded that the site would be landscaped. He presented the proposed landscape plan to the Board. The Chair asked which plantings were deciduous on the landscaping plan. �Ed Napoleon showed which plantings were deciduous. Carter Sackman asked for a site plan from Broadway. Ed Napoleon reviewed the view of the mausoleum from Broadway. The Chair showed the Board a photo of the mausoleum from Harwood Avenue. There was an open discussion on the views of the mausoleum from Broadway. Carter Sackman asked about the height of the proposed building. Tom Mullen responded 36-feet on the West elevation and 24-feet on the East elevation. The Chair opened up the public hearing. Don Catano from Lawrence Avenue stated that the Board needs to more information to make a proper decision. Karl Dibble from North Broadway stated that with the landscaping, the structure will not be seen from Broadway. Rufus Gerald from 15 Farrington Avenue stated that he will see the structure every morning. He stated that the structure is set back far enough so that it is not an impact. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked what stone would be used. Tom Mullen responded Vermont Slate. Ed Napoleon also presented a sample of the crypt covers. Carter Sackman asked about the areaway before you get to the crypts. Tom Mullen responded 8-feet. Carter Sackman asked about the design of the large window on the West elevation. Tom Mullen responded that the design is not completed yet. He stated that the window would have mullions but there are no details available yet. Carter Sackman asked if copper gutters would be used. Tom Mullen responded yes. David Pysh stated that no documentation exists regarding the proposed materials. Ed Napoleon responded that the Cemetery will not make a full set of drawings until the Board determines which finishes will be used. There was an open discussion on how to move the application forward. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 2 �It was agreed that the Board would approve the finishes and a full-set of drawings would be submitted to the Village. It was also agreed that at the next meeting, the applicant would have a full-set of drawings that incorporate all of the Board’s comments. The Chair summarized the application. It was agreed that a material list would be submitted along with a full-set of drawings at the next meeting. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 2) McLean This is a continuation from previous meetings. Dan Pennella is representing this application along with owner, Martha McLean. Martha McLean submitted revised drawings to the Board. Dan Pennella presented material samples board to the Board. He spoke about the proposed cultured stone. He spoke about the other exterior finishes and how they will integrate together. Dan Pennella stated that the house will be closed in on three sides and will not be very visible from Broadway. The Chair asked about the front yard setback. Dan Pennella responded that the Village Code requires 30-feet but the Code also allows the owner to take the average of the two adjacent properties in determining the appropriate front yard setback. He stated that based on the average of the adjacent properties, a 25-foot setback is proposed. The Chair asked if there was more information on the garage door. Dan Pennella responded that there would be plantings to screen the garage. He stated that the door would be textured aluminum. The Chair opened the public hearing. Christine Fextel from 3 Farrington Avenue asked about the location of the driveway. Dan Pennella reviewed the proposed driveway location as well as the location of the garage. Christine Fextel asked about the appearance of the garage door. The Chair described the garage door. Dan Pennella presented samples of the roof. The Chair marked-up a set of the presented drawings for the record. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 3 �Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked if the applicant is willing to provide a wood door at the entrance. Martha McLean responded that a wood panel door would be provided. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board should not note specific a manufacturer’s product in the approval. He stated that the Board should give a generic product approval in case the applicant decides to switch manufacturers. Carter Sackman responded that physical submittals like color boards should be part of the approval. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the conditions 1) Verona Hillstone Eldorado w/stone finish 2) Aluminum gutters 3) Aluminum garage door 4) Vinyl clad double hung windows with snap-in grills 5) Raised panel wood door 6) Wrought iron railings 7) Copper clad roof above the dining room Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 3) Mountco Development Corp.– This is a continuation from previous meetings. Neil Connuck is representing this application along with NTHA executive Director, Ken Gentile and project architect, Hugo Subitowski and owner, Joel Mounty. Neil Connuck stated that the application has received approval from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Hugo Subitowski presented a revised rendering and compared it to the original rendering. He summarized the changes. The changes included redesigning the windows and the creation of a central louver on the side view. He also stated that the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) product would be applied above the third floor. David Pysh asked about the control joints. Hugo Subitowski responded that the control joints were used to break-up the design. Carter Sackman asked about the variances that the applicant needs. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village Trustees issued a special permit. He stated that there are a few variances still required. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 4 �Carter Sackman stated that it is pre-mature to review this application without Zoning Board approval. Sean McCarthy responded that this application is a referral from the Planning Board. Carter Sackman stated that he is concerned with the proposed bulk of the project. He stated that he is concerned with 100% lot coverage. Sean McCarthy responded that the lot coverage is before the Zoning Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Don Catano from Lawrence Ave stated that the development will help the seniors in the Village. Since there was no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Neil Connuck stated that the project needs to start by October 1, 2006 or the NYS funding that was awarded to the applicant would be lost. He stated that the application is on a tight time frame. Carter Sackman asked about the width of the sidewalks. Neil Connuck responded 5-feet. Carter Sackman responded that the massing is too much for the area. Ken Gentile stated that the development would open up affordable housing for other larger families. There was an open discussion on the massing of the proposed structure. Carter Sackman asked if the applicant can build below grade. Hugo Subitowski responded that the existing water table will not allow below grade construction. He stated that the Village instructed the applicant to maximize the parking. Pat Piereson asked about the number of parking spaces proposed. Neil Connuck responded that the Village Trustees granted a waiver on the parking requirement under the special permit. He stated that the proposed parking will incorporate the current site parking for Margotta Courts. Sean McCarthy stated that this area of the Village is in need of redevelopment. He stated that the collapsing culvert in the area will also be corrected as part of this project. The Chair asked about the number of units. Neil Connuck responded 64 residential units and 1-superintendents unit are proposed. The Chair asked if the number of apartments is a requirement. Neil Connuck responded that the number of units is required to economically operate the building. He stated that the original proposal was reduced by the Village Trustees. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 5 �David Pysh asked if the lower level of stone could be used as seating. Joel Mounty stated that it would be a hazard. He stated that adequate seating for the residents is provided in lobby area. Pat Piereson asked if there is another way to provide parking. Hugo Subitowski responded that there is no other way to provide parking. He stated that all alternatives have been fully explored. Carter Sackman asked about the level of the water table. Sean McCarthy responded that the water table is 4-feet. David Pysh stated that a lot of planning went into this application. David Pysh made a motion to approve the application with the condition that some grade level pedestrian-friendly alteration be incorporated into the design. Carter Sackman stated that the Village Trustees should re-evaluate the parking. He stated that the parking should be sacrificed to offer a more aesthetically pleasing structure. Joel Mounty asked the Board for a vote in order to keep the application moving forward. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application with a reduction of 8 parking spaces. The Chair seconded. The motion failed by a 2-3 vote. Sean McCarthy stated that the parking is not in the Board’s jurisdiction. He stated that the Board should make a recommendation back to the Planning Board. Pat Piereson made a motion to enter into enter executive session to discuss the application. David Pysh seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Board entered into executive session at 10:21pm to discuss this application. The meeting resumed at 10:40pm. No action was taken. Neil Connuck stated that if construction doss not start by October 1, 2006, all NYS funding will be lost. Carter Sackman asked if the applicant could re-apply for the tax credits. Joel Mounty responded that the project could re-apply but it would be for 2008. Carter Sackman stated that the proposed architecture is dissimilar to the architecture in the area. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 6 �Ana Maria McGinnis agreed with Carter Sackman’s statement. Pat Piereson stated that some changes are needed. Sean McCarthy stated that the parking reduction will have to go back to the Village Trustees for approval. David Pysh stated that the Board could provide a recommendation to the other Board’s so that the application can proceed. Sean McCarthy stated that if the Board rejects the application, the project will not move forward. He recommended that the Board refer the application back to the Planning Board. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application subject to reducing the scope of the massing. There was no second. Carter Sackman made a motion to deny the application. There was no second. The Chair made a motion to defer this application back to the Planning Board with the Architectural Review Board’s comments. David Pysh seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 4) Larry Rodrigues Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village. Larry Rodrigues is the owner and is representing this application. Larry Rodrigues stated that the roof is flat and he wants to change it to a pitched roof. David Pysh stated that the parapet wall will have water problems. The Chair opened up the public hearing. Karl Dibble from 315 North Broadway stated that the structure would appear more like a house. He was in favor of the change. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the altered area would be a living space. Sean McCarthy responded no. David Pysh responded that the proposed change would be an improvement. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 7 �Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted subject to keeping the existing band. David Pysh seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 5) KWD Realty Corp – Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village. Karl Dibble is the owner and is representing this application. Karl Dibble stated that he has made changes based on the Board’s feedback at the last meeting. He briefly reviewed the application. The Chair asked about the rock that would be used. Karl Dibble responded that the existing rock wall would continue onto the new site. Ana Maria McGinnis asked the applicant for the revised site plan. Karl Dibble presented the revised site plan to the Board. He reviewed the proposed finished materials for the Board. Karl Dibble spoke about the items that would be sold onsite. He spoke about the proposed on-site parking layout. He also spoke about the proposed office. He spoke about the site landscaping. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked about the repair of the broken sidewalks. Karl Dibble responded that he would be repairing the sidewalk at his expense. The Chair stated that he was not in favor of the color and scripts of the sign. Karl Dibble responded that the rendering is not as clear as it should be. He stated that the lettering is gold leaf. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was approved 4-1 (McGinnis). 6) Hodgson Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 2006 8 �Brian Carr is representing this application on behalf of the owners. He stated that the applicants have received approval from the Zoning Board. He described the proposed renovation for the Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sean McCarthy stated that hand-rails are needed since there are two steps proposed. There was an open discussion on whether to add a platform or re-grade the area. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted without handrails subject to the Building Code. David Pysh seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 7) Other items The Chair asked if any fees were collected by the Village for the Benino application. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that the Board agreed that the work was satisfactory and did not require the Board’s review. The Chair stated that the work being performed at William Cai’s residence is not according to the Board’s approval. There was an open discussion on the work being performed at William Cai’s residence. Sean McCarthy stated that the Chair has a conflict of interest with the Cai application and should recuse himself. 8) Approval of Minutes The minutes for the May 2006 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. Adjourned at 11:34 p.m. Respectfully Submitted APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, June 28, 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. 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