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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED
June 27, 2007
The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:01 p.m.
Present:

David Pysh, Chairman
Ana Maria McGinnis
Pat Piereson
Paul Wichmann

Absent:

Carter Sackman

Also Present: Rae Lee (Building Department/Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Announcements:
None.
Agenda
1) Tappan Car Wash
2) Silverman
3) Gibson
4) Ford
5) Steurer
6) Cortese Construction
7) JFS Realty
8) Approval of Minutes
9) Other
1) Tappan Car Wash

205 Valley Street
Signage, continued
48 Fremont Road
Continuation
58 Hemlock Drive
Continuation
132 Bedford Road
Fence
415 North Broadway
Fence
Terrace Close
New Construction
83 Cortlandt Street
Fence
March, April and May 2007 meetings

205 Valley Street

Signage, continued -

This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Miguel Mateo is the owner and is representing this application. He stated that he had
appeared before the a few months ago. He stated that he wants to get the sign approved.
He submitted a few sample signs for the Board to review.
The Chair stated that the Board would have to vote on one of the signs presented by the
applicant.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the black sign as submitted. Ana Maria
McGiness seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

�2) Silverman

48 Fremont Road

Continuation -

This is a continuation form previous meetings.
Jean Silverman is the owner and is representing this application.
Jean Silverman stated that the original drawings showed a dormer above the garage. She stated that
the window installed is different than what was approved. She also stated that the front door is
also different. Lastly, she stated that a small window was also added above the garage.
Paul Wichmann stated that homeowners are performing work and then coming to the Board for
approvals after the work is completed.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the changes that were installed against the previously
approved submission. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

There was an open discussion on amending the Board’s procedures on dealing with deviations
from approved application.
3) Gibson

58 Hemlock Drive

Continuation -

Ana Maria McGiness recused herself from this application.
Kaia Gibson is the owner and is representing this application.
Kaia Gibson described the proposed fence and pergola. She stated that the pergola would be
installed over the garage. She stated that the pergola is needed to create a safer environment.
The Chair asked the applicant to summarize the application.
Kaia Gibson summarized both applications that were before the Board.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Pat Piereson asked how the pergola would match up to the existing roof.
Kaia Gibson responded that the existing flashing would be replaced in order to have the pergola
match-up to the existing roof.
The Chair stated that the roof that the fence is going to follow is very irregular.
Kaia Gibson responded that the fence will be on the inside of the existing landscaping.

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�Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve both applications as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded.
It was unanimous (3-0) McGiness abstained.
4) Ford

132 Bedford Road

Fence –

The Chair asked if the mailings were received.
Rae Lee responded yes.
Donna Maiello is representing this application on behalf of the owners.
Donna Maiello spoke about the existing fences on the property. She talked about the existing 8foot deer fence. She stated that the applicant wants to install a 5-foot high stockade fence in
addition to the existing 8-foot fence.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Gary McLean (63 Sleepy Hollow Road) stated that the area near the fence is not maintained
properly. He stated that the property can be better maintained. He stated that he is opposed to the
5-foot stockade fence. He claims that he was not noticed about the Zoning Board meeting.
Donna Maiello responded that the application is for the 8-foot deer fence as well as the 5-foot
stockade fence.
Gary McLean stated that the property should be maintained. He stated that the 5-foot fence is
proposed on top of an 8-foot stone wall.
Ana Maria McGiness stated that this fence is very visible from the road.
Paul Wichmann stated that the 8-foot high fence was installed over 18 months ago.
The Chair stated that the Building Department needs to research if the public was accurately
noticed back in 2004.
The Chair made a motion to continue this application to the next meeting. Pat Piereson seconded.
It was unanimous (4-0).
This was adjourned to the next meeting.
5) Steurer

415 North Broadway

Fence -

Kathleen and Ken Steurer are the owners and are representing this application.
Ken Steurer stated that he wants to install a fence on Route 9 in order to avoid trimming the
existing hedges. He stated that trimming the existing hedges on Route 9 is dangerous.
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�Kathleen Steurer stated that they are proposing to remove some of the hedges
The Chair asked if the ZBA approved the variance.
Anthony DelVecchio stated that the ZBA requested ARB’s feedback on the aesthetics of the fence
prior to making a decision on the variance.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Since there was no public present, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Pat Piereson made a recommendation to the ZBA that the ARB is in favor of the proposed 4-foot
fence that would match the fence currently installed at the Philipse Manor Restoration.
6) Cortese Construction

Terrace Close

New Construction -

There was nobody present for this application.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.
7) JFS Realty

83 Cortlandt Street

Fence -

There was nobody present for this application.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.
8) Minutes –
The Chair made a motion to approve the May 23, 2007 minutes as amended. Pat Piereson
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
The Chair made a motion to approve the April 25, 2007 minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
The Chair made a motion to approve the March 28, 2007 minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
9) Other –
There was an open discussion on properly informing each applicant that all modifications will
require the changes to be reviewed by the Board.

Adjourned to the next meeting.
Adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

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