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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED
July 26, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman at 8:05 p.m.
Present:

Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman
David Pysh
Ana Maria McGinnis
Pat Piereson

Absent:

Carter Sackman

Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Dwight Douglas (Village Administrator/Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Announcements:
Sean McCarthy stated that the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery will not be on the agenda this
evening.

Agenda:
1. Mountco Development Corp.
2. Seiler
3. Nuevo Financial Center
4. Wompa
5. Tappan Zee Dance Group
6. Approval of Minutes
7. Cai

Valley Street
Senior Housing
7 Millard Avenue
2-story addition &amp; garage
76 Beekman Avenue
Awning
539 Riverside Drive
Window &amp; door
362 North Broadway
Sign
March, May and June 2006 meetings
21 Fremont Road
Amended approval

1) Mountco Development Corp.–
This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Kyle McGovern is representing this application along with Neil Connuck, project architect Hugo
Subitowski and owner Joel Mounty.
Hugo Subitowski presented the revised plans to the Board. He spoke about the changes that have
been made to the parking layout, building location, and internal apartment layout.
Pat Piereson asked if any apartments were lost in making these changes.
Hugo Subitowski responded that the space was gained by modifying storage and mechanical
equipment spaces.
David Pysh asked if the mechanical equipment space on the 3rd floor would also have spandrel
glass.

�Hugo Subitowski responded yes.
Pat Piereson made a motion to re-open the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was
unanimous (4-0).
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
David Pysh asked if the applicant would consider changing the spandrel glass for the equipment
rooms to bring in more natural light.
Hugo Subitowski responded that the intention was to avoid seeing into the mechanical rooms at
night.
David Pysh stated that the issues regarding the bulk of the structure have been adequately
addressed by the applicant. He made a motion to approve the application as submitted.
The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

2) Seiler Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village.
Brian Seiler is the owner and is representing this application along with project architect, Bill
Klineman.
Bill Klineman stated that the owners want to expand the house to the rear. He stated that the
original footprint of the house has never been altered. He presented the original 1925 drawings to
the Board. He stated that the roof will be replaced with a Vermont slate roof. He spoke about the
proposed 1-car garage.
David Pysh asked if the proposed addition was to the rear of the property.
Bill Klineman responded yes.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Barry Johnston from 6 Kelbourne Avenue stated that he has no problems with the proposed work.
Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. David Pysh seconded. It was
unanimous (4-0).

3) Nuevo Financial Center Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village.
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�Gary Zambrano is the owner and is representing this application.
Gary Zambrano stated that he wants to replace the existing awning with a new color and new
lettering. He stated that the existing awning frame will be re-used. He presented two renderings
for the Board. He stated that he prefers the blue awning.
Sean McCarthy stated that the Board should review the lettering also.
There was an open discussion on the type of lettering to be used on the awning.
David Pysh asked if the existing fascia would be painted.
Sean McCarthy responded that several changes have been made to the property already.
David Pysh recommended that the fascia above and behind the awning be painted.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
David Pysh made a motion to approve the blue awning as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It
was unanimous (4-0).

4) Wompa –
Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village.
Reynaldo Garcia is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the
owners.
Reynaldo Garcia spoke about the proposed renovations. He stated that there are two new proposed
windows in the front of the property.
Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the proposed stone is not cultured stone. She stated that the
proposed work does not match the rest of the house.
Pat Piereson asked if the owner would consider maintaining the existing stucco.
Reynaldo Garcia responded that the owner would consider using stucco.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
David Pysh made a motion to approve the application with the condition that the proposed stone be

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�omitted and replaced with stucco to match the existing. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was
unanimous (4-0).

5) Tappan Zee Dance Group Sean McCarthy stated that the mailings were received by the Village.
Larry Lenihan is the owner and is representing this application.
Lenny Lenihan stated that his business just relocated to this address and he wants to install signs.
He did not have any formal materials to present to the Board. He stated that the proposed vinyl
lettering would be installed on the windows.
David Pysh asked if there was a requirement on the actual size of lettering.
Sean McCarthy responded that lettering could not exceed 18-inches in height.
Pat Piereson asked if the existing sign for the medical group could be matched.
Larry Lenihan responded that the sign would be matched. He stated that the same sign vendor
would be making the sign.
Pat Piereson asked if there was a requirement for signs on a corner.
There was an open discussion on whether a sign is allowed on the side of the structure.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the application with gold lettering to match the
existing Heritage Medical Group sign. The Board recognized the inconsistency of the signage but
granted an exception due to the size of the building and the proposed signage. The Board
approved a total of three signs. Two signs in the front and one on the side of the building. Pat
Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

6) Approval of Minutes David Pysh made a motion to approve the March 2006 minutes as submitted. The Chair
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
David Pysh made a motion to approve the May 2006 minutes as submitted. The Chair
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
The minutes for the June 2006 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting.

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�7) Cai The Chair recused himself from the meeting.
Sean McCarthy is presenting the changes to the Board since the applicant had a personal
emergency.
Sean McCarthy stated that the following changes were made and differs from the original
approval:
1) a double hung window was added above the garage instead of the proposed louver.
2) The gable was sided with vinyl instead of wood. He stated that the drawings do not
reference this area.
3) A stone wall planting bed was added to level off the area.
Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the amended application as submitted. David Pysh
seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (The Chair abstained).

Adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

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