https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/948c4c95780ddf9d797801177c4df2fd.pdf 8f27e41d39a4606564deba26a0265118 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED September 26, 2007 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:00 p.m. Present: David Pysh, Chairman Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Paul Wichmann Absent: Carter Sackman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Donato Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None. Agenda 1) Ken Steurer 415 North Broadway 2) George Samaras 175 Valley Street 3) James Ford 132 Bedford Road ` 4) Plutario Ilagone 180 Valley Street 5) Kenya’s Unisex 99 Cortlandt Street 6) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway 7) Gibson 58 Hemlock Drive 8) Petta 109 Gordon Avenue 9) Cardenas 22 New Broadway 10) Penaloza 170 Cortlandt Street 11) Bell 11 Elm Street 12) Restaurant Latino 68 Beekman Avenue 13) Approval of the August 2007 Minutes 1) Steurer New Fence Renovate storefront Fence Signage New Signage New exterior façade Window replacement Enclose porch New siding Signage Fence Signage 415 North Broadway Fence - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Kathy Steurer presented samples of the proposed materials. Ken Steurer presented photos of several locations where the fence is installed to demonstrate what the proposed fence will look like. The Chair asked if the required variances had been obtained. Ken Steurer responded yes. �The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing The Chair acknowledged that 6 images on the applicants laptop along with the Locust wood and White Oak wood samples. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the condition that the fence remains in its natural condition. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) George Samaras 175 Valley Street Renovate storefront – This was a continuation from previous meetings. Joe Pavia stated that the owner is proposing to stucco the exterior of the building and add a material awning in lieu of the previously proposed exterior. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the existing signs in the window are permitted. Sean McCarthy responded that he would check the property folder. There was an open discussion on how to center the awning. The Chair asked if the metal exterior door can be changed. George Samaras responded that the exterior door will be recessed and changed to wood. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the color of the stucco. Joseph Pavia responded that the color would be off-white. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the light fixtures should be changed since the fixture and background are both white. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that the revisions are a big improvement. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that she would like to see more detail on the bump-outs. Sean McCarthy asked if both bump-outs are necessary. He suggested that two awnings might be better since two businesses operate there. Pat Piereson stated that the existing awnings look better than the proposed awning. She stated that the awning for the restaurant could be made larger. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 2 �The Chair stated that the awning should be curved around the brick detail. Pat Piereson agreed. Joe Pavia stated that the applicant could change the colors on the existing awnings and install the stucco as an alternative. Paul Wichmann made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) Keep the old awning as described on the submitted photo. 2) The awning fabric color will be ocean blue. 3) Make the light fixtures more prominent and indirect light. 4) Bump out the awning over the door of the restaurant Pat Piereson seconded. It was approved (3-0) Ana Maria McGinnis abstained. 3) James Ford 132 Bedford Road Fence - The applicant requested an adjournment. 4) Plutario Ilagone 180 Valley Street Signage - There was nobody present for this application. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Kenya’s Unisex 99 Cortlandt Street New Signage – Joe Scigliano of New York Signs is representing this application. Joe Scigliano presented a rendering of the proposed sign. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that phone numbers are not permitted on the sign. She also stated that the address should be centered. She stated that the phone number should be removed from the door as well There was an open discussion on the amount of lettering on the door. Pat Piereson stated that all of the lettering in the window should be removed. She also stated that the top sign should be oval to match the window. Pat Piereson asked about the sign material. Joe Scigliano stated that the sign is a vinyl covered pan sign. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 3 �The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) The top sign be enclosed in an oval shape. 2) Bottom signs are limited to oval signs. 3) Eliminate the lettering of services. 4) Eliminate the phone number on the door. 5) Eliminate all pasted signs in the window. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board needs to approve this sign as a variance for a commercial pan sign since the sign is only a flat panel sign. There was an open discussion on whether to adjourn this application to the next meeting. The Chair added another item to Pat Piereson’s approval 6) “Kenya’s” on the storefront will be embossed lettering. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway New exterior façade - This is a continuation from previous meetings. David Barbuti presented the revised plans to the Board. He gave an overview of the proposed changes to the Board. He noted the changes from the previous plans. The Chair asked if the attic space was useable space. David Barbuti responded no. He stated that he does not have the parking to have an occupied second floor space. The Chair stated that the dormers could be removed. David Barbuti noted that the balconies were added to break-up the massing. David Barbuti summarized the exterior materials and colors for the Board. The Board agreed that the door will be white. Since the public was not noticed, this was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 4 �7) Gibson 58 Hemlock Drive Window replacement Kia Hymark is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Kia Hymark stated that several windows are going to be replaced. She reviewed the windows that are going to be removed. She stated that the kitchen window would be replaced with a bay window. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) The window alteration in the kitchen to the right shall be a bay window. 2) The roofing material above the bay window is slate. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) Petta 109 Gordon Avenue Enclose porch Armand Degandis is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owner. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Armand Degandis stated that the applicant wants to enclose the existing porch and make a 3season room. The proposed application will match the existing windows and siding. Pat Piereson asked why the room would not be a 4-season room. Armand Degandis responded that the cost would increase. 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 (4-0). 9) Cardenas 22 New Broadway New siding Joseph Gouva is representing this application along with the owner. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 5 �The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Joseph Gouva stated that the applicant has installed new siding on an extension. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the trim would be painted. Joseph Gouva responded yes. Paul Wichmann stated that the project is a good improvement. 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 (4-0). 10) Penaloza 170 Cortlandt Street Signage Maria Penaloza is the tenant and is representing this application. Ana Maria McGinnis translated for the applicant. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Maria Penaloza stated that she wants to install a sign on the property for her dry cleaning business. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the building façade is deteriorated and should be repaired prior to installing a new sign. Maria Penaloza stated that the existing sign is a temporary sign. Sean McCarthy stated that the building is in violation of many issues with the Building Department. He stated that this might impact the applicant’s ability to get an approval until the outstanding violations are resolved. Maria Penaloza stated that the landlord told her that the violations will be corrected. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 11) Bell 11 Elm Street Fence Jason Bell is the owner and is representing this application. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 6 �The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Jason Bell stated that he wants to replace the existing fence with the proposed fence. He submitted several renderings to the Board. He stated that he is adding a gate at the entranceway. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 12) Restaurant Latino 68 Beekman Avenue Signage Mark Brower is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Mark Brower submitted 2 photos to the Board. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that it is hard to understand what is proposed without photos or drawings. She stated that the menu signs should be removed. Sean McCarthy reviewed what the applicant was using for signage prior to being in violation. Mark Brower stated that he wants to keep the dry erase boards in each window. He would also like to keep one neon sign in each window. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. It was agreed that this application would be adjourned to the next meeting so the applicant can reconsider what signs they want to keep in the window of the restaurant. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 13) Minutes – The Chair made a motion to approve the August 22, 2007 minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) Adjourned at 9:52 p.m. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 26, 2007 7 � 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-2007 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. 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