https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/3d571f8f9080528d6f69e062d48d636a.pdf 2e957bdb2b0a517f04bd7df9aae10c98 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED October 24, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Carter Sackman, Acting Chairman at 8:08 p.m. Present: Carter Sackman, Acting Chairman Ana Maria McGinnis Paul Wichmann Absent: David Pysh, Chairman Pat Piereson Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None. Agenda 1) Rodrigues 189 Cortlandt Street 2) Legends Realty 358 North Broadway 3) Shaw 151 Highland Ave 4) Lomanto 14 Anderson Ave 5) Plutario Ilagone 180 Valley Street 6) Penaloza 170 Corlandt St 7) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway 8) Approval of the September 2007 Minutes Signage, continued New awning/signage Porch renovation Driveway, walkway renovations New signage & awning, continued Signage New exterior façade, continued 1) Rodrigues Signage, Continued - 189 Cortlandt Street This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sean McCarthy stated that this building was recently renovated and the awning was also renovated. He stated that the new awning is similar to a previous awning on the building. Elizabeth Rodrigues submitted renderings of the proposed signs. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if there were any additional signs proposed for the windows. Elizabeth Rodrigues responded no. 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 as submitted. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 2) Legends Realty 358 North Broadway New awning/signage - Elvira Aloia is the applicant and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Elvira Aloia presented the Board with a rendering of a projected awning that will extend out from the building. Carter Sackman asked if this awning was on the western exposure. Elvira Aloia responded that the awning is proposed on the northern exposure. 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). 3) Shaw 151 Highland Ave Porch renovations - Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sam Vieira stated that a porch on the side of the house that will be converted into a bedroom to accommodate the owners handicapped son. He stated that there are also some interior modifications that will also be done to accommodate the son’s needs. He also stated that the finishes will match the existing finishes. Sam Vieira submitted photos of the existing house to the Board. He further discussed the scope of the renovations. 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 with the following conditions: match all existing finishes and add shutters on side windows. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 24, 2007 2 �4) Lomanto 14 Anderson Avenue Driveway, walkway renovations– Maria Lomanto is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Maria Lomanto stated that the entire driveway, sidewalk and side apron will be replaced with a locking stone system. The Chair asked if the applicant has 2 separate garages. Maria Lomanto responded yes. Maria Lomanto stated that the existing stone on the property will be supplemented with Yonkers Stone. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the colors of the driveway pavers. Maria Lomanto responded antique gray blocks are proposed. She stated that some red blocks will be used to break-up the gray. Maria Lomanto stated that additional planters will be constructed and integrated with the existing planters. She stated that the apron would use Belgium block. The Chair asked about the design of the sidewalk. Maria Lomanto responded that it would be herringbone. The Chair asked about the width of the sidewalk section. Maria Lomanto responded 3-feet. There was an open discussion on the use of Belgium block with the other materials. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing Maria Lomanto asked if the area near her garbage cans can also be improved with these materials. Sean McCarthy responded that this area is within the Village right-of-way. He stated that any approval will need to be verified so that the improvements are limited to the property boundaries. Maria Lomanto stated that the area is only 1 ½’ x 6’. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the following conditions: 1) Blue stone treads for the main stairs 2) Belgium block curb 3) Existing stone for the planters APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 24, 2007 3 �4) Antique pavers (red and gray) for the driveway (rear and front) 5) All pavers will have a herring bone design except for the Belgium block apron. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 5) Plutario Ilagone 180 Valley Street Signage - There was nobody present for this application. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 6) Penaloza 170 Cortlandt Street Signage There was nobody present for this application. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 7) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway New exterior façade - This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. David Barbuti presented the revised plans to the Board. He presented the color samples of the proposed finishes. He reviewed the proposed changes to the Board. He noted the changes from the previous plans. The Board reviewed the proposed exterior finishes. David Berbuti gave an overview of the proposed project for the public. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing Rosemary McMannis (32 New Broadway) asked about the proposed use of the property. David Berbuti responded that professional office is proposed. Rosemary McMannis expressed concerns about the parking in the area. The Chair responded that the applicant must meet certain requirements. He stated that the ARB only reviews aesthetics. Rosemary McMannis stated that the front of the property seems too tall. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 24, 2007 4 �Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the structure appears massive. She stated that the Board wants something prominent at this corner. The Chair stated that he would like to see a different rendering. He stated that he would like to see the view heading north on Route 9. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair adjourned the public hearing. There was an open discussion about the exterior finishes. The Chair stated that the railings in front of the balcony windows break-up the massing. The Chair asked if the utilities can be brought underground. Sean McCarthy responded that the prior applicants were required to place the utilities underground. He stated that the underground utilities are under the authority of the Planning Board. The Chair asked about the curb cuts on Route 9. Sean McCarthy responded that the line-of-sight is a Planning Board issue. There was an open discussion on the height of the front portion of the proposed development. The Chair stated that the applicant will re-design the NW façade facing the parking lot, the proposed brick wall will not be included existing stone retaining wall. On the New Broadway elevation, the elevation will be corrected. The porch columns will line up with the existing brick piers. The west elevation upper dormer will be re-presented. The garage doors will be faux wood. The north prospective will also be provided. It will be overlaid on the existing streetscape. There was an open discussion on having a work session before the next meeting. No decision was made. The Chair made a motion to continue this item to the next meeting. Paul Wichmann seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 8) Minutes – The minutes for the September 26, 2007 minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. Adjourned to the next meeting. Adjourned at 9:27 p.m. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 24, 2007 5 � 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/. 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