https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f4f55c7a841797c13ff452a8df7a271c.pdf 44ea5db1995123936ec5551a093303f7 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING-APPROVED November 28, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman at 8:11 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum is present Present: Paul Wichmann, Acting Chairman Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Absent: Carter Sackman David Pysh, Chairman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: The Chair stated that since only three members were present, the Board needed to be unanimous to approve an application. Agenda 1) Minutes for September and October 2007 2) Other 3) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway 4) Campbell 52 Fremont Road 5) Miller 137 Gordon Avenue 6) Fanelli 109 Bedford Road 7) Castro 335 North Broadway 8) Linn 12 Fremont Road New exterior façade New exterior Renovate steps, enclose front porch Portico Renovate service station Replace walkway 1) Minutes – The minutes for the September 26, 2007 minutes were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). The minutes for the October 2007 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. 2) Other The Chair made a motion to cancel the December 26, 2007 meeting. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). �3) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway New exterior façade Greg Kuczinski is an attorney and is representing this application along with project architect, David Barbuti. Greg Kuczinski stated that his client has prepared a few different options based on the Board’s feedback at the last meeting. He stated that time is becoming a factor for his client. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the Board was concerned with the massiveness of the structure. Pat Piereson asked about the other approvals required. Sean McCarthy gave a summary of the application with the Planning Board and Zoning Board. Pat Piereson stated that the Board would have to give a conditional approval since the Zoning and Planning Board’s may alter this application. Pat Piereson asked about the dormers. David Barbuti responded that the dormers were added to add some architectural elements to the upper floor. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the revised proposal is an improvement. The Chair re-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 with the condition that the rectangular windows be used for the transoms. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 4) Campbell 52 Fremont Road New exterior George Henschel is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. The Chair asked if the returns had been received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. George Henschel described the proposed project. He stated that there are currently no windows on the second floor. He stated that the existing skylights would be removed. He stated that dormers would be constructed to provide more natural light. He also stated that the bathroom would be relocated. He also stated that the exterior finishes would match the existing exterior finishes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 28, 2007 2 �The Chair asked if cedar shakes would look better instead of the proposed stucco. George Henschel responded that the existing stucco exterior would be matched. He stated that the owners did not want to install a new exterior material. 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 as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 5) Miller 137 Gordon Avenue Renovate steps, enclose front porch Salvatore Triano is the project engineer and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the returns had been received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Salvatore Triano stated that the project involves replacing the front entrance steps and enclosing the front porch. He stated that the 2 side windows would be replaced. He stated that all of the exterior finishes would match the existing. He stated that the wrought iron rail would be maintained. He stated that the steps would be made from bluestone and the risers would be made out of stucco. He stated that the proposal would be keeping with the character of the other houses in the neighborhood. 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 as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 6) Fanelli 109 Bedford Road Portico Dominick Fanelli is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns had been received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Dominick Fanelli stated that he wants to install a portico on his house. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 28, 2007 3 �The Chair asked if the proposed ridge vent was needed. Sean McCarthy responded that the space below was unheated space so it would not be needed but the applicant could install it if they wanted to. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the columns were wood or phypon. Dominick Fanelli responded phypon. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 7) Castro 335 North Broadway Renovate service station Jim Simmons is an attorney and is representing this application along with project architect, John Lentini and the owners. The Chair asked if the returns had been received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Jim Simmons stated that this application will close the existing garage bays and construct a convenience store. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the applicant was keeping the coin-operated air and vacuum machines. Peter Castro responded yes. Pat Piereson asked if the applicant would install any plants along the perimeter. Peter Castro responded that he currently installs plants along the property line. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant should plant species that would hold-up to the salt that is spread on Route 9 in the wintertime. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that this application would be an improvement to the gasoline alley area. She asked if the front windows would be reduced to gain some additional interior wall space as well as to reduce the size of the window. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 28, 2007 4 �Pat Piereson stated that she does not have a problem with the window size. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the proposed sign is also before the Board for approval. Peter Castro responded that he would return for the sign since he did not know what he would rename the property. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted without the sign. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 8) Linn 12 Fremont Road Replace walkway There was nobody present for this application. This was adjourned to the next meeting. Adjourned to the next meeting. Adjourned at 9:07 p.m. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 28, 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/. 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. 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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