https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/8ebaf5b5372854f47ed1be45636b12ed.pdf 2a847c48da4e2e583dec39ff9a8771f9 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING February 27, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:04 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum is present Present: David Pysh, Chairman Sandra Tripp Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Carter Sackman Absent: None Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Lansch 30 New Broadway 2) KWD Realty 309-313 North Broadway 3) Cusanelli/Waters 203 Webber Avenue 4) Gayle 114 Palmer Ave 5) Kennedy Pokahoe Drive 6) Ferrarin dba Hair Conn. 78 Beekman Avenue 7) Cras Realty 38 Beekman Avenue 8) Peter Castro 335 North Broadway 9) Villeda dba Amer Latino 185 Valley St 10) Minutes for January 2008 Exterior Alterations New Signage Amended approval Sunroom Addition Amended approval New Signage New Signage New Signage New Signage 1) Lansch Exterior Alterations - 30 New Broadway This is a continuation from the previous meeting. Joe Paiva is the project architect and is representing this application. Joe Paiva summarized the revisions to the plans. He stated that the round window was added based on feedback from the Board. He stated that the revised drawings show the new dormer more clearly. He stated that the chimney was also relocated. He stated that mullions would be added on the new front windows so that all of the windows on the front elevation will have mullions. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There were none. �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 (5-0). 2) KWD Realty 309-313 North Broadway Signage - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Karl Dibble is the owner and is representing this application. Karl Dibble summarized the newly submitted photos. He stated that a new cedar roof structure is proposed over the office. He summarized the new PVC gate and new proposed lettering. He also described the relocation of the Mountain View Scapes sign. He also stated that a new River Rock sign is proposed in the location of the current Mountain View Scapes sign. He also stated that he is proposing a 6-foot privacy fence along the side of the property adjacent to the C.A.R.S. property. He also stated that he wants to install an awning over the garage. He stated that the Board would need to grant a variance for the number of signs that he is proposing. The Chair asked if the awning was also considered a sign. Sean McCarthy responded that each property is permitted to have one main sign and a secondary sign. He stated that the size of the sign is based on the frontage of the property. He also summarized the types of signs that are permitted. Karl Dibble stated that there are three properties. Sean McCarthy responded that there are two legal building lots but there are three tax lots. He stated that the property at 315 Broadway is approved for 2 businesses. He stated that 315 Broadway can have signs for 2 businesses. He stated that the garden center would also be permitted to have a sign. There was an open discussion on the number of businesses and number of signs. The Chair asked Sean McCarthy for clarification on the size of the permitted signs. Sean McCarthy reviewed the Village Code sections regarding the sizing of signs. Sean McCarthy summarized the entire application and all of the requested signs at both properties. Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 2 �Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the existing gate is more appealing than the proposed PVC. Pat Piereson stated that the existing fence could remain and a sign could be added on the existing fence in addition to the proposed hanging sign. She questioned why he wanted to change the fence. Karl Dibble responded that he wanted to bring some color to that section of his property. The Chair stated that the attached sign ordinance is not practical to this property since there is adequate street frontage. He stated that the gate proposal is acceptable. He asked if the Board had any comments. Carter Sackman asked about the swing of the new gate. Karl Dibble responded that the gate swings out. Carter Sackman stated that he has a problem with the proposed garden center sign. He also stated that the location of the privacy fence is elevated. He would like to visit the site to see the location of the proposed fence. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted without installing the proposed 6-foot white PVC gate and the 6-foot privacy fence. Karl Dibble stated that the privacy fence is only an extension of the existing fence. He stated that the fence is being extended by 40-feet. Sean McCarthy asked for clarification on the awning for the garage. Karl Dibble responded that it is not an awning. Sean McCarthy stated that it has the appearance of a pan sign. He stated that pan signs are not permitted. He stated that a variance would be needed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair amended his motion to exclude the 6-foot white PVC gate. He also stated that the location of the metal sign is so removed from the street that it would not be visible. He amended his motion to include the metal sign as part of the approval with the required variance. The 6-foot privacy fence is approved subject to the Board visiting the site and performing a visual inspection. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board has 45 days to submit their written findings for the variance. 3) Cusanelli/Waters 203 Webber Avenue Amended approval - Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 3 �Pat Cusanelli is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Pat Cusanelli submitted photos to the Board. He stated that the original approval was to include stucco. He stated that due to site conditions and financial limitations, the stucco exterior was replaced with siding. The Chair asked if the proposed changes are all completed changes. Pat Cusanelli responded yes. The Chair asked if the Board has any comments. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board had some original concerns about the number of exterior materials. He stated that the revisions eliminate one exterior material. Pat Piereson stated that she has no objections to the changes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman stated that he had no problems with the revisions. Pat Cusanelli stated that the stone will not be installed. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the condition that the originally approved stone will be eliminated and the existing masonry will remain. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 4) Gayle 114 Palmer Ave Sunroom Addition - Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sam Vieira stated that the two screened openings are being closed. He stated that the exterior materials will match existing. He stated that the kitchen on the east side of the house is being re-done. He stated that a shower stall is being added on the 1st floor. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 4 �The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 5) Kennedy Pokahoe Drive Amended approval - Emilio Escalades is the project architect and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Emilio Escalades stated that this project is already completed. He gave an overview of the proposed changes and how they differed from the original approval. He stated that the garage doors were changed to a square shape. He stated that the eyebrow window is larger than what was proposed. He also stated that the front columns are smaller than what was proposed. He stated that more windows were added to the back to enhance the Hudson views. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that this is consistent with the original application. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 6) Ferrarin DBA Hair Connection 78 Beekman Avenue New Signage - Lucy Ferrarin is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Lucy Ferrarin stated that she wants to get approval for an existing neon sign. She submitted photos to the Board. Carter Sackman asked why this application needs a variance. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village Code does not permit neon signs to exceed 18” on any one side. Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 5 �The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted and grant the variance. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 7) Cras Realty 38 Beekman Avenue New Signage – Robert Solari is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Robert Solari gave an overview on the proposed sign. He stated that the proposed hanging sign will help him change names on the sign when tenants move in and out. 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. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 8) Peter Castro 335 North Broadway New Signage – Peter Castro is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if this is the only sign. Peter Castro responded that the existing BP sign will remain. He stated that the proposed sign will be for the convenience store only. The Chair asked if the colors would match the BP colors. Peter Castro responded yes. 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. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 6 �9) Villeda DBA Amer Latino Rest 185 Valley St New Signage– Adam Villeda is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the restaurant is new. Adam Villeda responded that the restaurant is existing but the sign is new. He stated that the application is for two awnings. Pat Piereson stated that a sign would be better instead of the corner awning. Sean McCarthy responded that the awning would have to be raised based on its location. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if one of the awnings could be eliminated and replaced with a sign. There was an open discussion on the actual location of the restaurant and the location of the proposed awnings. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there was no public present, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that the front awning is acceptable. He stated that the applicant can reapply for a sign on the lower portion. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the following conditions: the front awning is approved. The awning on the side is not approved. The applicant can return for a sign on the smaller portion. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) 10) Minutes for January 2008 The January 2008 minutes were reviewed. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Architectural Review Board Meeting, February 27, 2008 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/. 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