https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/da5c95458e958a6aec10cf8db60ea904.pdf 0d36a37d77a14ef974778877acc98e12 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING March 26, 2008 The meeting was called to order by Ana Maria McGinnis, Acting Chairman at 8:02 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum is present Present: Sandra Tripp Ana Maria McGinnis, Acting Chairman Pat Piereson David Pysh, Chairman Absent: Carter Sackman Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect/Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Edwards 41 College Avenue 2) Bedell 122 Van Tassel Avenue 3) KWD Realty 309-313 North Broadway 4) Minutes for February 2008 1) Edwards Fence Fence New Signage 41 College Avenue Fence Lillian Edwards is the owner and is presenting this application. The Chair asked if the proof of public mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Lillian Edwards stated that she wants to install a new fence and where the existing hedges area located. She stated that the fence is needed so that her dogs do not escape. She stated that the new fence will replace the existing chain-link fence. She stated that the fence will be installed in the front of the house and where the existing swinging gate is located. 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. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (David Pysh not present.) �2) Bedell 122 Van Tassell Avenue Fence - David Bedell is the owner and is presenting this application. The Chair asked if the proof of public mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. David Bedell stated that he recently purchased the house and wants to install a more secure fence to keep his children within the property. 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 with the condition that the proposed 5-foot high fence will be used only for a 16-foot section and the remainder of the fence would be 3-foot high and will comply with the Village Zoning Code. The fence will be natural cedar. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0) (David Pysh not present.) 3) KWD Realty 309-313 North Broadway Signage - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Karl Dibble is the owner and is representing this application. Sean McCarthy stated that there is a dispute on the public notices. He stated that one notice was sent to the wrong address. He stated that the decisions recently approved by the Board are not valid. The Board referred to the minutes from the February 2008 meeting to see exactly what was approved. Karl Dibble summarized the application for the record. He summarized the 8 requested items from the original application. The Chair summarized the items that were approved by the Board. Karl Dibble submitted photos to the Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 26, 2008 2 �Don Catano (43 Lawrence Avenue) stated that this application should be brought to the Planning and Zoning Boards. Pat Piereson asked if any items on the agenda require a zoning variance. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that sign variances are granted by the ARB. There was an open discussion on the approvals granted at the last meeting. Don Catano stated that he is trying to help the Village look better. He stated that there are too many signs proposed for this property. Pat Piereson asked about the number of signs on the property. Karl Dibble responded that there are 4 signs on the property. The Chair stated that the Board took a lot of time analyzing the size and number of signs that were approved Dan Torena (333 North Broadway) summarized the number of signs on his property. Sean McCarthy stated that there are some signs on the other adjacent property. David Garcia is an attorney representing Dan Torena. He stated that his client has not had an opportunity to address the Board since he was not properly noticed. He stated that there are some safety issues about the proposed gates. He stated that the approvals are not fully understood. He referred to his letter that was sent to the Board. Dan Torena stated that he is not concerned with the signs. He stated that when he purchased the property, he had to relocate his electrical service as a result of the applicant’s new retaining wall. He stated that the wall is an issue since it has heavy equipment parked on the top. He stated that there is a safety concern if the equipment falls off. He stated that there are tires located at the corner of the site to protect his property from having the windows broken. He stated that the proposed fence will eliminate light from entering his property. Karl Dibble responded that the tires are on his property. He offered to install a chain-link fence to allow sunlight to pass through. Sandra Tripp asked the applicant if he had a survey. Karl Dibble responded that he has a survey but not with him. The Chair stated that a survey is needed in order to properly locate the fence. David Pysh arrived at the meeting. Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 26, 2008 3 �Dan Torena stated that this matter should go back to the Planning Board. Sean McCarthy responded that the applicant is not in violation of his approved site plan. David Garcia stated that there is still a safety issue with the wall. Sean McCarthy responded that a survey is needed to dispute the location of the wall. He stated that the Building Department has an as-built on file from the applicant. David Garcia stated that this matter should be sent to the Planning Board. Dan Torena stated that this wall is 22-inches from this building. He stated that a 6-foot fence will allow kids to access his roof. He stated that the fence would be over the top of his roof. It was agreed that the Building Inspector would take the as-built and field verify whether the as-built is accurate. Don Catano stated that the wall also impacts his property. He stated that he gets water in his basement as a result of the wall. Dan Torena stated that he is concerned with the safety and the aesthetics of the wall and the impacts to his property. Pat Piereson stated that the location of the property line in relation to 333 North Broadway cannot be changed and is not the applicants fault. She asked Dan Torena how this can be resolved. Dan Torena responded that he tried to work things out with the applicant but the applicant was unwilling to work things out. Pat Piereson asked if other fences can be used. Dan Torena responded that the fence can be installed on the 2-foot section of the wall. Karl Dibble stated that he wants the Board to make a decision on the application tonight. He stated that he has a right to install a fence on his property. David Pysh stated that the application was not approved last month due to the lack of graphical material. Don Catano stated that the Board could make this a fire zone. Karl Dibble stated that he wants the Board to act tonight. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that the previous approvals on the signage are still valid. She stated that there is more information needed from the applicant so that a decision can be made. Architectural Review Board Meeting, March 26, 2008 4 �David Pysh stated that there is no graphical evidence provided by the applicant to support the fence. Pat Piereson stated that there is not enough information available to make the decision. She stated that the issue regarding a solid or chain-link fence needs to be further evaluated. Pat Piereson made a motion to uphold the previous approvals on the signage. She also stated that a property survey is needed to make a decision on the fence. She stated that the fence should be installed on the lower stepped-back wall. Karl Dibble requested that the fence be removed from the application. The Board agreed to remove the fence from the application. The Chair made a motion to approve the 5 items that were approved last month. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). (David Pysh abstained.) 4) Minutes for February 2008 The February 2008 minutes were reviewed. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. 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