https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/331939618bdb6b19d13f9fe0708ef70f.pdf 27e6a7e5af06dafeac381779b75ca87b PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING May 28, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:02 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum is present Present: Ana Maria McGinnis David Pysh, Chairman Pat Piereson Sandra Trip Carter Sackman Absent: None Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect / Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Rodrigues 2) Mahopac Bank 3) Peter Grotto 4) Scuderia, LLC 5) Sarris 6) Sullivan 7) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 8) Sudol 9) Cummings 10) AP Petroleum 11) Minutes for March 2008 12) McGinnis 1) Carlos Rodrigues 7 Hudson Street Beekman Avenue 300 North Broadway 8 Kendall Avenue 7 Francis Street 59 Fremont Road 540 Broadway 50 Fremont Road 537 Bellwood Avenue 410 North Broadway New awnings Sign Additions & alterations Exterior renovations Fence Porch Addition Stained glass window Driveway & pavers New fence Exterior alterations - 12 Birch Close New fence- 7 Hudson Street New awnings - Dan Burke is representing this application on behalf of the owners The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Dan Burke stated that the awnings have a 2-foot projection off of the structure. He gave an overview of the proposed awnings. �Ana Maria McGinnis asked if this property was residential. Dan Burke responded yes. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the awnings are currently installed. Dan Burke responded yes. He stated that the owner did not know that a permit was needed. The Chair asked if there was lettering on the awnings. Dan Burke responded that the property address is on the awning. The Chair asked about the height of the lettering. Dan Burke responded 3-inch. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village Code requires that lettering for buildings be at least 4-inches high. He stated that the lettering on the awning can remain if additional lettering is added to the structure. 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 with the condition that the lettering not be used for building identification. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) Sackman absent. 2) Mahopac National Bank 49 Beekman Avenue New sign Robinson Morrell is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Robinson Morrell spoke about the proposed changes to the building. He stated that the window is being removed to keep people from looking into the property. It would also allow a larger sign to be installed. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the trees in front should be pruned. Robinson Morrell responded that the trees are owned by the Village. The Chair stated that the reasons for removing the windows should be more compelling than what is being presented. Robinson Morrell responded that many of the temporary signs will be removed. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 2 �Robinson Morrell stated that as an option, the Sleepy Hollow Division can be eliminated. There was an open discussion on what signs exists on the property. Robinson Morrell presented the type of lettering that will be installed on the sign. 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 proposal that does not remove the existing windows. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 3) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway Amended application - David Barbuti is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owner. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. David Barbuti gave an overview on the proposed changes. He showed the original 2story plan and the revised 1-story plan. He stated that the changes are only needed to reduce the proposed construction costs since the owner is financially struggling. Sandra Tripp asked about the exterior materials. David Barbuti responded that the building exterior will be stucco. David Barbuti spoke about the existing Planning Board application. He stated that the changes would be presented to both the Planning and Zoning Boards at their June meetings. The Chair stated that the Planning Board’s application would not be impacted by the ARB’s decision. There was an open discussion on whether to eliminate the mansard on the commercial side only. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman asked about the location of the air-conditioning units. David Barbuti responded that the units would be packaged units and would not be visible from either Route 9 or New Broadway. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 3 �The Chair asked about the parapet. David Barbuti responded that there is no current parapet but a 3-foot parapet is proposed. The Chair stated that the sub-divided residential element should be maintained. He stated that the mansard should be eliminated on the New Broadway side. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the west elevation and not the east elevation which was previously approved. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair asked if these changes would impact the Zoning Board application. Sean McCarthy reviewed the proposed variances that the applicant is seeking. 4) Scuderia, LLC 8 Kendall Avenue Exterior renovations - Roger Pelleton is the project architect and is representing this application along with Chris Munch. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Roger Pelleton spoke about the proposed application. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if this would be a repair shop. Roger Pelleton responded that this is a private garage. He stated that there will be no signage on the property. He briefly reviewed the Zoning Board’s approval. Roger Pelleton reviewed the changes to the first floor. He reviewed the changes to the second floor. He stated that the hip roof would be extended to offset the porch that was removed several years ago. He reviewed the proposed exterior finishes. He stated that the owner wants a very plain look to the building so that it would not stand-out. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the doors were 6-8” doors. Roger Pelleton reviewed the proposed doors. The Chair summarized the proposed changes to the existing structure. The Chair asked if the doors can be centered. Chris Munch responded that he would have to check with the structural engineer but the owner would not be opposed. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the doors could be raised to 8-feet and some awnings to provide some character to the exterior. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 4 �Roger Pelleton responded that the owner is not looking to have this building stand out. Pat Piereson stated that she agrees with the owner that the building should be one color. Chris Munch gave an overview on the owners need to keep the building un-noticed. Carter Sackman stated that the building can have some cost-effective improvements to make the structure more attractive for the neighborhood. The Board had an open discussion on what exterior improvements can be made. Roger Pelleton responded that the owner wants the building to be very simple. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that something should be added to bring the front façade together. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Roger Pelleton stated that a planter can be installed on the side yard. Ana Maria McGinnis provided input on some possible landscaping improvements. Pat Piereson stated that the building exterior should be one color. The Chair agreed. The Chair stated that the applicant should revise the plans to reflect: 1) One exterior color 2) Greenway on the west elevation. Landscaping should be cut into the sidewalk and should not be proposed as planters. 3) Some addition of a thru window for the proposed man-doors. 4) Glass block in-fill should be reconsidered. Carter Sackman stated that the building is a block building. Pat Piereson stated that the building should have some trim. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Sarris 7 Francis Street Fence - James Sarris is the owner and is representing this property. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 5 �Ana Maria McGinnis asked if there was a survey of the property. James Sarris responded that he did not have on available. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the chain-link fence would be removed. James Sarris responded no. He stated that the chain-link fence belongs to the Village and will remain. Pat Piereson stated that debris will accumulate between the gap between the fences. The Chair asked about the length of the fence. James Sarris responded about 25-feet. The Chair made a motion to approve this application as submitted with the condition that the chain-link fence is keep at the same height as the existing fence with new metal posts and that the fence is installed as tight as possible to the Village’s existing fence. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 6) Sullivan 59 Fremont Road Porch Addition - Jon Turnquist is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Jon Turnquist gave an overview of the proposed porch addition. He stated that the porch would project outward by 8-feet. He stated that the trim would be white and the flooring would be mahogany. He also stated that no variances are required. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the trim board can be added to hide the posts. Jon Turnquist agreed. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if a railing is proposed. Jon Turnquist responded that the railing would have regular balusters. Sean McCarthy asked about the width of the stairs. Jon Turnquist responded about 4-feet. Sean McCarthy recommended that the width of the stairs be extended to the first column. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 6 �Sandra Tripp asked about the louver. Jon Turnquist responded that it is ornamental. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) Fascia board is added below the porch 2) The front stairs be extended to the first bay 3) Continue the turn balusters down the right side of the stairs The Board also recommended: 1) Replicate the scallop detail proposed over the new pediment onto the existing pediment 2) Omit the vent over the new pediment 3) Fascia of the new pediment should be extended to receive a gutter 4) Add a beam under the soffit-line of the new porch The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 7) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 540 Broadway Stained glass windows - Kyle McGovern is an attorney and is representing this application along with Cemetery Board president Dave Logan The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Kyle McGovern reviewed the original approval which did not include any stained glass windows. He stated that the stained glass window would be installed behind a glass as a safety measure. Dave Logan stated that the glass would be tempered glass. 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. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 8) Sudol 50 Fremont Road Driveway & pavers - Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 7 �Jean Sudol is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Jean Sudol gave an overview of the application. She stated that the driveway needs to be repaved. She also stated that she wants to install 10-foot apron at the beginning of the driveway. The apron would consist of 8” Belgium block pavers. 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 (5-0). 9) Cummings 527 Bellwood Avenue New fence - Sherry Cummings is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sherry Cummings stated that she has a deteriorated fence on her property. She is looking to replace it with a lattice fence. There was an open discussion on the location on the fence in the front yard. It was mentioned that the fence needed to be installed 30-feet from the front property line. 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. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 10) AP Petroleum 410 North Broadway Exterior alterations - Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 8 �Sam Vieira gave an overview of the application. He stated that the ownership did not secure any permits for the initial renovations. He gave an overview of the proposed renovations. He reviewed changes to the garage doors. He also spoke about the future relocation of the diesel gas pump. He spoke about the removal of the storage tanks and the cinderblock walls. He stated that the rear of the property will have a 6-foot stockade fence installed to hide some of the equipment in the rear. He stated that the roof shingles will remain the same color. He also stated that the applicant wants to install cedarlooking vinyl siding. The Chair asked if the garage bays can somehow incorporate the window element. Carter Sackman stated that some improvements can be included that are relatively inexpensive. Sean McCarthy stated that the owner will need to get site plan approval from the Planning Board. He stated that the applicant cannot receive a building permit without getting site plan approval. The Board provided some feedback to the applicant for the next meeting. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there was no public present, the Chair closed the public hearing. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 11) Minutes The minutes for March 2008 were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve the March 2008 minutes as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 12) McGinnis 12 Birch Close New fence- Ana Maria McGinnis recused herself from this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that she wants to install a deer mesh fence in the rear of her property to keep out deer. She presented photos to the Board. She indicated what would be seen from the street. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 9 �The Chair noted that there was no public present. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) McGinnis abstained. Adjourned at 10:14 p.m. Architectural Review Board Meeting, May 28, 2008 10 � 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-2008 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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