https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/be9deee8311084a24cc2fc1610b3554a.pdf 03047ae65ef558217b56e7a21a134ec7 PDF Text Text t Approved/^ith respect to substance and form; Villa^efe^ Attorney Dat< Approved by the Zoning Board Chaff Dat/ed£ g Chairman Filed with Village Clerk -Cierk> or Deputy Clerk Dated: -W9.P Meetina Date off Meeting �A regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was held on Thursday, August 28,1997 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York Present: Also Present: Robert Anello, Chairman Eliot Martone Linda Moiron James Timmings, HI Miguel Jimenez John Morabito Angelo LoMascolo James Margotta, Building Inspector Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Gordon Hecht-8 Kendall Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York Chairman Anello stated that the applicant has asked for an adjournment. There were no objections, adjournment was granted. Miguel Jimenez-139 Cortlandt Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York Chairman Anello stated that the applicant has asked for an adjournment. There were no objections, adjournment was granted. Antonio Rodrigues, 358 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York(continued) The Recording Secretary read the attached public notice. Chairman Anello gave a brief explanation on why Mr. Rodrigues was back before the board. A1 John Hughes, Attorney representing Mr. Rodrigues, explained that they are seeking four variances. The architect for the building explained the new proposals for the building and showed diagrams and a miniature setup of how it would look once it was completed. Discussion ensued on the front and rear setback, the size of the building and parking spaces. John Hughes stated that a smaller building would make it more difficult to recoup money invested and would be more difficult to rent to larger tenants. Chairman Anello read several letters into the record. The hearing was opened for public comments. Jim Carlin commented that no variances should be issued unless they conform to our zoning laws. Richard Weiss also commented that our new zoning laws should be conformed to. 1 �John Edwards asked if this building is the same design as the one on Valley Street because it would be out of character; the building should be modified. The Chairman stated that this board is not here to discuss the design of the building; the Architectural Review Board will handle that. Mrs. Rodrigues stated that all they want to do is put back building the way it was before the fire. Stuart Lawrence commented that the front yard setback of only 10 feet is not enough. There being no further comments, Miguel Jimenez moved, second by Angelo LoMoscola to close the hearing, carried. More discussion ensued among the board members regarding the front and rear setback. John Hughes asked if he could have a little time to discuss the board's proposal with his client. The board agreed and moved on to the next application. Antonio Fragoso- 10 Cedar Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York (continued) Ralph Bettman, Attorney representing Mr. Fragoso commented that no violations were found after inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer and requests that the certificate of occupancy be issued for this property. James Margotta, Building Inspector, stated that this is a two family dwelling. The hearing was opened to the public. Armando Valpacchio of 11 Cedar Street commented that there are many people living in this building and there are many cars parked on the street. The Chairman commented that this is not the issue before the board. Discussion ensued on what constitutes a family with respect to how many apartments are in the house. Mr. Margotta commented that we cannot say what constitutes a family any more. Mr. Jimenez moved, second by Mr. Morabito to close the hearing, carried. Mr. Morabito moved that we approve this variance and direct the Building Inspector to issue a certificate of occupancy for a two-family house, carried 6-0. Rodney Rodrigues, 23 Hudson Street, Sleepy Hollow. New Yorkfrcar porches) Robert Barstow, architect representing Mr. Rodrigues, commented that his client would like to erect these porches so that the tenants would have another way to get out their apartments in case of fire and also to give them a place to sit outside. �The hearing was opened to the public. Frank Occhipinti asked what kind of materials would be used to build the porches but had no objections to them being built. # The Building Inspector stated that the porches are to be made of steel. The Chairman read a letter from Candida Ortiz into the record which stated she had no objections to these porches being built. There being no further comments, Mr. Jimenez moved, second by Mr. Morabito to close the hearing, carried. Mrs. Moiron moved, second by Mr. Jimenez to declare a type II action and grant the variance, carried 6-0. In the matter of Maria Graca, 143 New Broadway. Sleepy Hollow, New York (continued) Mrs. Graca submitted new plans for the proposed two family home. She explained why she needed to covert the present one family home into a two family dwelling was because of a hardship. I) Discussion ensued on the validity of this hardship. The Chairman stated that she not have bought the house if a one family home was a hardship. He stated that he could not see any valid reason for making this a two family dwelling. She would have to come back with more valid reasons for her request for this variance and it might be beneficial if she had legal advice on this matter. Mrs. Graca asked that this hearing be adjourned to the next meeting. Mr. Jimenez moved, second by Mrs. Moiron to adjourn this hearing to the next meeting, carried. Antonio Rodrigues- continuation after recess John Hughes stated that his client would like the board to take a vote on the variances requested in the notice. Discussion ensued. Mr. Anello moved to grant the rear yard variance with the condition that the five foot buffer be maintained. He stated that there was only a total of a ten foot setback if you include the five foot buffer as defined in the Zoning Code. The applicant must also meet the safety requirements as set forth by the Building Department and the Planning Board for any fencing or whatever may be necessary for the top of the cliff; Mr. LoMoscolo seconded the motion and motion carried 5-1. �Mr. Anello commented that the next request for a variance is for the 10 foot front yard variance together with the variance for parking spaces. He proposed that the parking variance be granted and the 10 foot front yard variance be denied and that the applicant should come back for further parking if he wanted to change the building in some other way. He did not want to grant the 10 foot set back unless there was good reason to do it. Mr. Morabito commented that it is not right to keep asking the applicant to return to the Planning Board and it is costing the applicant money every time he has to come back. Mr. Morabito then moved that the 10 foot variance be granted together with the variance for parking spaces, seconded by Mr. Jimenez and motion carried 4-3 with Mr. Morabito, Mr. Jimenez, Mr. Timmings and Mrs. Moiron voting yes and Mr. Anello and Mr. Martone voting no, Mr. LoMoscolo abstained. Luiz Muniz, 160 Cortiandt Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York ( continued) John Hughes, attorney representing Mr. Muniz, commented that his client would like to convert this building to a two family dwelling. The board had asked that he come back with new plans showing five parking spaces in the rear of the building. This would cost his client too much money and he is requesting that the variance be granted with only three parking spaces; if this is not granted then the seller will put the property back on the market and return Mr. Muniz's deposit of $19,000.00. The hearing was opened to the public. Mr. Martello, who is trying to sell this property for his elderly father hopes that the board grants this variance to the prospective buyer. Mr. Jimenez moved, second by Mr. Timmings to close the hearing, carried. Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Morabito felt the variance should be granted without any further hardship on the buyer. Mr. Anello felt parking was a problem in that area. Mr. Jimenez moved to approve the variance as noticed, second by Ms. Moiron and carried 4-3 with Mr. Anello and Mr. LoMoscola voting no. Approval of Minutes Mr. Morabito moved, second by Ms. Moiron to approve the minutes of June 18th as written, motion carried 6-0. Mr. Jimenez moved, second by Ms. Moiron to approve the minutes of July 17th as amended, motion carried 6-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett -Deputy Village Clerk �XT I LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow to hear and consider an appeal by Mr. Antonio Rodrigues from a decision of the Building Inspector which denied a building permit to build a two-story building at 358 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. The building permit was denied for the following reasons: Schedule of Regulations Part II requires the following for a building in the C-l District: (1) Front Yard Requires a 20'-0 setback. Plans show a front yard of lO'-O. (2) Rear yard requires a 20'-0 setback. Plans show a rear yard of lO'-O. (3) Section 62-9 (c) requires a buffer area of 5 feet for any lot in a C-l District that abuts a residential district. There is no buffer area shown on the plans. (4) The building, containing 16.200 square feet of retail and office space, requires 67 parking spaces and a loading space, pursuant to Section 62-14. The plans show 59 parking spaces and no loading space. The premises are known as Section 17, Block 21, Lot 3 to 51 on the tax assessment map of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. All taxpayers, residents and interested parties are entitled to attend and be heard at the aforesaid hearing. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Linda David, Village Clerk D a t e d : A u g u s t 6, 1997 �+z /H2gl %^— \ ^-^£ Lrf f e» [ iSS^* -»..*"., �a-' & • w 9 Code Enforcement Officer Gary E McLean 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow NY 10691 Telephone 914332-0628 Fax 914-631-5321 fb'-- August 2, 1997 James Margotta: Re: 10 Cedar Street • Upon inspection of 10 Cedar Street, Sleepy Hollow, NY, I witnessed a two family house in good order with no violations present. The garage in rear yard is being used as a garage with a car parked in it upon inspection. No violations present in Garage. Respectfully yours, Gary E. McLean Code Enforcement Officer a:- t "S^vT-C ;\:-s:-^-v^.:^v-:-jv:^ �Ill ANDREW P. O'ROURKE County Executive COUNTY PLANNING BOARD UJestchester County July 22,1997 Jim Margotta Building Inspector Village of Sleepy Hollow Village Hall Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 REF. FILE NO. SLH97-002: Antonio Cabinetry- Lead Agency Determination Dear Mr. Margotta: Thank you for the Notice of Lead Agency Designation pursuant to the requirements of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. The action is an application for site plan approval proposing the renovation and expansion of a two-story office/retail building. We have no objection to the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board assuming lead agency status for the SEQR review. We have made a preliminary review of the submitted materials which include a four-sheet set of site plans, dated June 12, 1997, and a short environmental assessment form. Based on the County Planning Department's work with the Historic River Towns of Westchester, it is encouraging to see projects such as this which have an objective of improving the economy and the visual appearance of a riverfront village. The appearance of this site is especially important due to its prominent location on Route 9 and its close proximity to Philipsburg Manor. So as to insure the redevelopment objective is achieved, we suggest that the following topics be addressed as the review of this project proceeds: • The prominent location of the project at one of the gateways to the village warrants careful scrutiny by the village and consideration of the relationship to redevelopment opportunities of nearby properties and potential linkages to Phillipsburg Manor and downtown (Beekman Avenue). • The site plan does not identify existing or proposed sidewalks. The provision of safe pedestrian circulation should be demonstrated, both on and around the site. 432 MJchealian Office Building • 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 • (914) 285-4400 �k I § • Mr. Jim Margotta, Building Inspector July 21,1997 Page 2 • The review and comment of the NYS Department of Transportation is critical as the site plan proposes changes to the site's access as well as the installation of landscaping in the right-of-way. The State could suggest other changes or limit work in the right-of-way; if the State does, changes in the site's layout and landscaping may be needed. • The site plan has notes about landscaping and trees but provides no details as to species, quantity and caliper. Such data are needed to assess the sufficiency of the proposal. Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. The County Planning Board would like to be advised as to the ongoing status of the proposed action. Respectfully, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD • By: ^L/J~.•/• Edward Buroughs Chief Planner EEB/JLM fc• i ' - : * • • t . . . . •.-..' - �Jo Kearns 122 Gordon Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 August 25, 1997 Zoning Board Village of Sleepy Hollow 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Re: Antonio's Cabinetry To the Board Members: I understand that certain people are objecting to the construction of a new building on Route 9 to house the business establishment of Antonio's Cabinetry. Before beginning construction of the new building, Antonio Rodriguez obtained the proper permit. In order to obtain that permit, the building must have been within the zoning ordinance for the property. How is it that the rules have suddenly changed? I had the opportunity to see various blue prints for the new building and, frankly, I am puzzled by the objections to the proposed construction. There was one design in particular that I felt would get Sleepy Hollow started on cleaning up the image on its main thoroughfares-it was the design with the arcade to house several small shops. It is easy to imagine a jewelry store, pottery shop and other stores that would enhance the area as a tourist attraction. Insisting on a building that starts as much as 20 feet back from the property line seems designed to either make the building go higher or force Mr. Rodriguez out. A taller building is not desirable, nor is forcing Antonio's Cabinetry out. In addition to paying its own real estate taxes, Antonio's Cabinetry business attracts and trains skilled craftsmen. Several of his employees have bought houses in the area, and now they are contributing real estate taxes to the area. The business is a desirable one for the area for a variety of reasons-it does not even present a pollution problem-so why not try to keep this business in the area, which can only serve to enhance Sleepy Hollow as a place to live and as a place for tourists. Surely, there are other areas of the Village's main thoroughfares that need improvement where the efforts of the people who care so much about Sleepy Hollow might be put to use. I believe everyone in the Village wants ihe area to enjoy the benefits of historic preservation and the resulting tourism. However, financial growth that comes from general business development is equally important to the Village, providing employment and a growing tax base. Permitting Mr. Rodriguez to construct one of the attractive designs I saw will contribute to this. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, �Historic Hudson Valley 150 White Plains Road Tarrytown, New "fork 10591 914 631-8200 Fax: 914 631-0089 • Historic Hudson Valley August 15,1997 Mr. Robert Anello, Chairman Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Dear Mr. Anello: t On behalf of Historic Hudson Valley, I am writing to oppose the zoning variance requested by Mr. Antonio Rodrigues for his property located at 358 North Broadway. The stretch of North Broadway on which this property is located serves as the gateway to several of Sleepy Hollow's most significant historic sites — Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch Church, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Thousands of visitorsfromall over the world begin their visit to the Hudson Valley at Philipsburg Manor. The Rodrigues property is also a central location for residents and homeowners (such as myself) in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow Manor, and Weber Park. While this stretch of Rt. 9 is currently less than attractive or welcoming, we strongly feel that an "anything goes" attitude will do little to improve the situation. This is our one opportunity to ensure that any new developments are real improvements ~ adding attractive amenities and enhancing the area's quality of life for both residents and visitors. Philipsburg Manor is already a driving force in Sleepy Hollow's economic development and we are committed to playing an ever greater role in encouraging tourists to patronize local businesses. As we struggle to stretch our own limited budget to maintain quality educational programming, we are also sympathetic to the space and other operating constraints that small business owners on Rt. 9 face. However, since 358 North Broadway is one of the closest structures to Philipsburg Manor, we feel it is vitally important that that the Village protect our shared historical resources and try to enhance their surroundings by ensuring that any new development in this area conforms with village zoning laws. Mr. Rodrigues has already proceeded with construction on this property, increasing both the scale and the perimeter of the former building, in deliberate violation of the village zoning laws. We feel his actions demonstrate a lack of regard for both village zoning provisions and the area's historic surroundings. Historic Hudson Valley thus opposes granting any zoning variance that allows Mr. Rodrigues to construct an inappropriately scaled building. Allowing Mr. Rodrigues to blatantly ignore the zoning laws would undermine the Village's responsibility to uphold some reasonable standards for architectural design and land use. More importantly, it would set a very negative precedent for future development of the adjacent properties, which Mr. Rodrigues also owns. We strongly urge the Village Zoning Board to reject the requested zoning variance. Thank you for your consideration. If you would like to discuss our organization's position on this matter further, you may reach me at (914) 631-3992, ext. 11. (Jj*~iU^»<^-^rson-Lawrence Site Director SUNNYSIDE PHILIPSBURG MANOR VAN CORTLANDT MANOR UNION CHURCH OF POCANTICO HILLS MONTGOMERY PLACE �Historic Hudson Valley 150 White Plains Road Tarrytown, New %rk 10591 914 631-8200 Fax: 914 631-0089 Historic Hudson Valley July 15,1997 Robert Anello, Chairman Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Dear Mr. Anello: • On behalf of Historic Hudson Valley, I am writing to oppose the zoning variance requested by Mr. Antonio Rodrigues for his property located at 358 North Broadway. The stretch of North Broadway on which this property is located serves as the gateway to several of Sleepy Hollow's most significant historic sites — Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch Church, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Thousands of visitorsfromall over the world begin their visit to the Hudson Valley at Philipsburg Manor. The Rodrigues property is also a central location for residents and homeowners (such as myself) in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow Manor, and Weber Park. While this stretch of Rt. 9 is currently less than attractive or welcoming, we strongly feel that an "anything goes" attitude will do little to improve the situation. This is our one opportunity to ensure that any new developments are real improvements ~ adding attractive amenities and enhancing the area's quality of life for both residents and visitors. Philipsburg Manor is already a driving force in Sleepy Hollow's economic development and we are committed to playing an ever greater role in encouraging tourists to patronize local businesses. As we struggle to stretch our own limited budget to maintain quality educational programming, we are also sympathetic to the space and other operating constraints that small business owners on Rt. 9 face. However, since 358 North Broadway is one of the closest structures to Philipsburg Manor, we feel it is vitally important that that the Village protect our shared historical resources and try to enhance their surroundings by ensuring that any new development in this area conforms with village zoning laws. Mr. Rodrigues has already proceeded with construction on this property, increasing both the scale and the perimeter of the former building, in deliberate violation of the village zoning laws. We feel his actions demonstrate a lack of regard for both village zoning provisions and the area's historic surroundings. Historic Hudson Valley thus opposes granting any zoning variance that allows Mr. Rodrigues to construct an inappropriately scaled building. Allowing Mr. Rodrigues to blatantly ignore the zoning laws would undermine the Village's responsibility to uphold some reasonable standards for architectural design and land use. More importantly, it would set a very negative precedent for future development of the adjacent properties, which Mr. Rodrigues also owns. We strongly urge the Village Planning Board to reject the requested zoning variance. Thank you for your consideration. If you would like to discuss our organization's position on this matter further, you may reach me at (914) 631-3992, ext. 11. /Jennifer Anderson-Lawrence Site Director SUNNYSIDE PHILIPSBURG MANOR VAN CORTLANDT MANOR UNION CHURCH OF POCANTICO HILLS MONTGOMERY PLACE �ANTONIO CABINETRY CORP. 174 VALLEY STREET NO. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. 10591 (914) 631-2353 August 23, 1997 Jennifer Anderson-Lawrence Site Director Historic Hudson Valley 150 White Plains Road Tarrytown, New York 10591 Dear Ms. Anderson-Lawrence: I have received today a copy of your letter dated July 15, 1997 sent to Donald Stever of the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board. The subject of your letter is my property at 358 North Broadway and the redevelopment of that property. In your letter, you have made certain serious allegations regarding this redevelopment. You would have done well to check the facts and records before commencing to accuse me of a "lack of regard for both Village Zoning provisions and the area's historic surroundings". You infer that I could, or more seriously, would "blatantly ignore the zoning laws" as they would apply to this property or the other properties which I own in the immediate vicinity. For your information, and, you should know that it is public record, the Village of Sleepy Hollow on March 4, 1997 issued building permit #3926 which approved building plans for this property. These plans had been filed with and reviewed by the Village's Architectural Review Board. Your accusation that I have a "lack of regard" for the Village's zoning provisions is baseless and an absolute misstatement of the facts. Moreover, I did not, in the construction of the steel framework, increase both the scale and perimeter of the former building other than in the way approved by the Village of Sleepy Hollow. As a respected local businessman, I would not think of doing what you allege. That would make no business sense whatsoever. Your letter indicates a concern for reasonable standards for land use and architectural design in the vicinity of Philipsburg Manor. If you had taken the time (and I doubt that you did) to examine the building plans and architectural renderings of my proposed buildings, you would also see that I more than share your concern for proper architectural design and land use. �I stand accused by you and your organization of serious violations with respect to the Village's zoning ordinance as well as, an inference that I may well have an "anything goes" attitude for the redevelopment of my property. Your serious accusations are unfounded and baseless in fact. More importantly, you should know that my vision for the future development of this area is a proper one. Very truly yours, fonio Rodrigues President Antonio Cabinetry Corporation AR:hn cc: Mayor Sean Treacy Robert Anello, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Linda E. David, Village Administrator Janet A. Gandolfo, Village Counsel James Margotta, Building Inspector �HU'G-v.i - 4.99? 08:41 STEUER, D OR M 914 524 7361 P.02 •: - -:m l-iiicon.. Htu.hut! Viilk^j iv:> White Plains.Kcacj]; Txrrvrcnvn. NYw Y)B:*f< 914 631 &iOO FJK: 9)1 fi3I-U0?,0 • -^ >!-. • Historic Hudson Valley July 15,1997 Donald Stever Sleepy Hollow Planning Board 157 Millard Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Dear Mr. Stever: On behalf of Historic Hudson Valley, 1 am writing to oppose the zoning variance requested by Mr. Antonio Rodrigues for his property located at 358 North Broadway. The stretch of North Broadway on which this property is located serves as the gateway to several of Sleepy Hollow's most significant historic sites ~ Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch Church, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Thousands of visitors from all over the world begin their visit to the Hudson Valley at Philipsburg Manor. The Rodrigues property is also a central location for residents and homeowners (such as myself) in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Philipse Manor, Sleepy Hollow Manor, and Weber Park. While this stretch of Rt. 9 is currently less than attractive or welcoming, we strongly feel that an "anything goes" attitude will do little to improve the situation. This is our one opportunity to ensure that any new developments are real improvements — adding attractive amenities and enhancing the area's quality of life for both residents and visitors Philipsburg Manor is already a driving force in Sleepy Hollow's economic development and we are committed to playing an ever greater role in encouraging tourists to patronize local businesses. As we struggle to stretch our own limited budget to maintain quality educational programming, we are also sympathetic to the space and other operating constraints that small business owners on Rt. 9 face. However, since 358 North Broadway is one of the closest structures to Philipsburg Manor, we feel it is vitally important that that the Village protect our shared historical resources and try to enhance their surroundings by ensuring that any new development in this area conforms with village zoning laws. Mr. Rodrigues has already proceeded with construction on this property, increasing both the scale and the perimeter of the former building, in deliberate violation of the village zoning laws. We feel his actions demonstrate a lack of regard for both village zoning provisions and the area's historic surroundings. Historic Hudson Valley thus opposes granting any zoning variance that allows Mr. Rodrigues to construct an inappropriately scaled building. Allowing Mr. Rodrigues to blatantly ignore the zoning laws would undermine the Village's responsibility to uphold some reasonable standards for architectural design and land use. More importantly, it would set a very negative precedent for future development of the adjacent properties, which Mr. Rodrigues also owns. We strongly urge the Village Planning Board to reject the requested zoning variance. Thank you for your consideration. If you would like to discuss our organization's position on this matter further, you may reach me at (914) 631-3992, ext. II. • Sincerely, 1 a Pennifer Anderson-Lawrence Site Director SUNNYSIDE PHILIPSBURG MAKOB "VAN COKTLAMDT MANOR UNION CHURCH OF POCANYK-.O HILLS MONTGOMERY PLACE �MHf ^1 C ' y ' l ' it-:--., rl-l HUM h H b - N i a i -4-U i -», r< I U 3 1 3 . ^ 1 ^ . ^ r.ui PHILIPSE M A N O R I M P R O V E M E N T ASSOCIATION # May 21, 1997 Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board/ Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board/ Village of Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board The Phiiipse Manor Improvement Association is very concerned about the recent construction along Route 9 on the lot where the business, Antonio's Cabinetry, previously stood, it is our understanding that although this building is being almost completely replaced from the ground up, the guidelines set by the village's planning board, current zoning regulations and architectural review board are not being followed. Needless to say, the PMIA is concerned and we are requesting a review of this matter. Due process must be followed and guidelines applied so that all construction-on the site where Antonio's Cabinetry previously stood—may be brought into compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines which properly apply to it. The PMIA feels it is impossible to revitalize our community if due process i$ not consistently followed in such matters. This is why the planning and architectural review boards and our zoning laws are important to us. We had expected that all zoning rules and architectural guidelines would be diligently applied, but because this does not seem to be the case, we are now formally requesting that now and in the future all village guidelines, regulations, laws., and procedures regarding variances be carefully applied in all instances and not in a random fashion. We are especially concerned in the present case of Antonio's Cabinetry site because this new construction site lies along the southern border of Phiiipse Manor and is very close to the Phiiipse Manor Restoration. Since we are so close to this site we would appreciate being notified of and included in any meetings or hearings where modifications of this sire are being discussed. Please keep the PMIA Board posted on the progress of this issue. Sincere]}/ e> R i c W A. Piano President Phiiipse Manor Improvement Association RAP:lr cc: Sean Treacy, Mayor/The Board of Trustees, Village of Sleepy Hollow Linda David, Village Administrator James Margotta, Building Inspector *'~W~*^^i»^*^*^-*-.^^ �I'lHl _ 1 r> I !„••_. I [ I-. .-.!_',, | .1-51 . . n PHILIPSE MANOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ^ May 21, 1997 Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board/ Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board/ Village of Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board The Philipse Manor Improvement Association is very concerned about the recent construction along Route 9 on the lot where the business, Antonio's Cabinetry, previously stood, it is our understanding that although this building is being almost completely replaced from the ground up, the guidelines set by the village's planning board, current zoning regulations and architectural review board are not being followed. Needless to say? the PMIA is concerned and we are requesting a review of this matter. Due process must be followed and guidelines applied so that all construction-on the site where Antonio's Cabinetry previously stood--may be brought into compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines which properly apply to it. The PMIA feels it is impossible to revitalize our community if due process is not consistently followed in such matters. This is why the planning and architectural review boards and our zoning laws are. important to us. We had expected that all zoning rules and architectural guidelines would be diligently applied, but because this does not seem to be the case, we are now formally requesting that now and in the future all village guidelines., regulations, laws, and procedures regarding variances be carefully applied in all instances and not in a random fashion. We are especially concerned in the present case of Antonio's Cabinetry site because this new construction site lies along the southern border of Philipse Manor and is very close to the Philipse Manor Restoration. Since we are so close to this site we would appreciate being notified of and included in any meetings or hearings where modifications of this site are being discussed. Please keep the PMIA Board posted on the progress of this issue. Sincerely), <: ~ b bJA-1^ Richard A. Piano President Philipse Manor Improvement Association RAP:lr cc: Sean Treacy, Mayor/The Board of Trustees, Village of Sleepy Hollow Linda David, Village Administrator James Margotta, Building Inspector ^ ^ f a - i i f c ^ t o i ^ ^^^jza^j^^^ ^-^si^^^^^w^ �r/2/ ^;--.-.^--^U-dSfe-n^« A^A;„;,^.^J^<^.-,J:..»J-i&iii.wiC.-^ij*i ^Ki^«Ki£uilrf£^&itlssS£S££bS^&daBM �SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR ASSOCIATION April 30, 1997 To the Mayor and the Board of Trustees Village of Sleepy Hollow Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 The Board of the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association has asked me to write to express our concern over the construction presently under way at the Antonio Cabinetry property on Route 9. It had been our understanding that, based on a finding by the Village's Building Inspector that the fire at the site a number of months ago had destroyed less than fifty percent of the building, the building would be permitted to be rebuilt substantially as it had existed prior to the fire. Thus, the reconstruction was not required to comply with zoning or other requirements that would have been required of "new construction," such as set-back requirements and provision for off-street parking. We disagree with the conclusion that the former building had been less that fifty percent destroyed. In driving past the site, it seemed apparent that the amount of the building still standing was probably less than even twenty percent. However, reconstruction of the former building was approved. Now, instead, an entirely new two story building is rising at the site. The bulk of this structure is wholly inappropriate for its site and for its location on this stretch of Route 9, which houses one of our Village's most significant historical sites. Village officials have been consistent in promoting tourism as a mainstay of Sleepy Hollow's economic future. We are unaware that any such officials have opposed this goal. But the structure being constructed for Antonio Cabinetry is incompatible with the image of Sleepy Hollow that we believed our officials were trying to foster for the Village. Accordingly, we have asked how the Village's Architectural Review Board, which has the legal responsibility for approval of the external appearance of building construction could have justified approval of this project. We have been informed that, in fact, no such approval was given. Instead, we are told, the Architectural Review Board unenthusiastically �approved a construction plan for a building that was to be a "reconstruction" of the burned building. (The Board apparently felt it was forced to do so by the prior finding that less than fifty percent of the original building was destroyed.) The fact that Village's regulatory procedures for architectural oversight and preservation of the appearance of Sleepy Hollow have been so blatantly ignored is as troubling to the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association Board as the nature of the building that is now rising at this site. If we are to believe that promotion of a tourist-based economy for our Village was not merely a cynical political promise, such disregard for sensible planning and for the laws of the Village cannot be tolerated. The current construction at the Antonio Cabinetry site should never have been permitted to proceed and, in our view, the Village should require that the additional story be demolished. Better still, the entire project should be reviewed, ab initio, under the ordinances- zoning, architecturalre view, etc. - applicable to this totally new construction. We will view any failure by the Village to enforce its own laws and procedures as unacceptable. Very truly yours, Oi. Richard D. Weiss, President Sleepy Hollow Manor Association cc: James Margotta, Building Inspector Robert Anello, Chairman, Zoning Board James Nazametz, Chairman, Architectural Review Board y-R-irt ,Qi^ • U^^jfcsi^Si^iMs^fe^ � 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 Zoning Board Minutes & Resolutions-1997 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/. Title A name given to the resource MINS_ZONING_1997-08-28 Subject The topic of the resource Zoning Board Minutes & Resolutions-1997 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text