https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d890aa7a117521d4efdd148f49983f97.pdf 03665f943686a31e7d37011ceb600df8 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING - APPROVED July 23, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 7:58pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Ana Maria McGinnis David Pysh, Chairman Pat Piereson Carter Sackman Absent: Sandra Tripp Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Rae Lee (Village Building Department) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Anderson 275 Millard Avenue Retaining walls 2) Bearman 3) Yugui Express 4) Cabrera Residence 5) Forman Residence 6) Beristain Residence 7) Rodrigues Residence 8) Strasser Residence 9) Stoecklein Residence 10) Minutes 515 Bellwood Avenue 110 Beekman Avenue 296 North Washington Street 12 Francis Street 2 County House Road 33 Hudson Terrace 17 Pokahoe Drive 21 Lakeview Avenue Fence Signage Fence Fence Fence Addition & alteration Addition & alteration Addition & alteration 1) Anderson 275 Millard Avenue Retaining walls - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Mike McGarvey is the project engineer and is representing this application along with the owners Mike McGarvey spoke about the proposed application. He stated that a stone wall cannot be installed in its existing location due to the steep grade. He stated that there are no drawings of plans on the existing lower retaining wall. He stated that as a result, no additional loading can be placed on the existing wall. Carter Sackman asked if a poured concrete wall with a stone face could be constructed. Mike McGarvey responded yes but it would be more costly. Carter Sackman stated that landscaping should not be used to screen a retaining wall �since the landscaping can be changed or could die and not be replaced. The Chair asked for the technical justification why the proposed wall system is needed. Mike McGarvey spoke about the existing retaining wall and the proposed load from the new wall. He stated that the new wall system will be constructed 6-foot below grade to compensate for the additional loading. Carter Sackman stated that there is existing loading on the lower stone wall from the existing railroad-tie wall. He stated that the stone would be a better material to use. Mike McGarvey responded that the applicant is trying to stop the existing wall from failing. He stated that the end product will only result in a gain of a 4-feet increase to the rear yard. The Chair asked if one of the proposed walls could be eliminated. Mike McGarvey responded yes. Carter Sackman asked about the cost for installing the wall. Mike McGarvey responded $37.50/sf installed. He stated that a poured concrete wall would be more expensive. The Chair stated that the vertical amount of the wall should be an issue for the Board to address. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Mike McGarvey asked if one wall was proposed, would the Board approve the application. The Board was more favorable to the one wall proposal. Carter Sackman stated that the applicant should still return with stone samples. He also stated that one of the proposed walls could be raised up one foot and the upper portion would be bermed. There was an open discussion on a conditional approval. Mike McGarvey stated that since the Planning Board does not meet in August, he will return to the Board’s August meeting with one poured concrete wall with a stone face. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 2) Bearman 515 Bellwood Avenue This was a continuation from previous meetings. Fence - APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 23, 2008 2 �Jeremy Bearman is the owner and is representing this application. Jeremy Bearman submitted a plan showing where the proposed fence will be installed. He also presented photos of the property and the existing fence. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the applicant will paint the fence. Jeremy Bearman responded no. 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 (4-0). 3) Yugui Express 110 Beekman Avenue Signage - This was a continuation from previous meetings. Mercedes Yugui is the owner and is representing this application. Mercedes Yugui discussed the changes to the proposed signage. She stated that the name of the business will be installed on the glass. 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 (4-0). 4) Cabrera residence 296 North Washington St Fence - Vincent Cabrera is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. Vincent Cabrera stated that he wants to install a fence to prevent kids from removing the flowers from the front of his house. The Chair stated that the Building Department would have to make sure that the proposed fence will comply with the Building Code. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 23, 2008 3 �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 of a new front fence in the front yard with the condition that it complies with the Building Code. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Forman Residence 12 Francis Street Fence – Matthew Forman is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. Matthew Forman stated that he recently purchased the property. He stated that the existing fence is deteriorated. He stated that the proposed fence is 2’-8” tall. He stated that the proposed fence is antique. He also stated that the side yard is currently a grass pathway. He would like to install a flagstone walkway but instead he is proposing stamped concrete. He spoke about the stamped concrete walkway in more detail. 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 (4-0). 6) Beristain Residence 2 County House Road Fence - Robert Welsch is the landscape architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. Robert Welsch gave an overview of the proposed fence and pergola. 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 (4-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 23, 2008 4 �7) Rodrigues Residence 33 Hudson Terrace Addition and Alteration - Rudy Variano is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. Rudy Variano gave an overview of the proposed application. He stated that the property is a 2-family residence. He stated that the owners need more room for themselves and their teenage daughters. He reviewed the variances that were obtained as part of this application. He stated that the dormers were added to the south. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the shape of the dormer on the south side. Rudy Variano responded that the dormer was altered for egress. The Chair stated that if the dormer was brought out, the applicant could gain some interior space. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis asked why the dormers do not line up. Rudy Variano responded that the dormers alignment is minor. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the recommendation that the 4 new dormers have some ridge height consistency and the tower design be considered. Carter Sackman asked about increasing the size of the dormers. Rudy Variano responded that the FAR was an issue. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8. Strasser Residence 17 Pokahoe Drive Addition & Residence - Robert Barstow is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 23, 2008 5 �Robert Barstow stated that the addition is needed to increase the home office and to increase the interior area for the applicant’s grandchildren. He stated that the same exterior materials will be used. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about removing the shutters. Robert Barstow responded that the applicant would be willing to remove the existing shutters. Pat Piereson asked if the applicant was replacing the garage doors. Robert Barstow responded no. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman asked about the railing on the south elevation. Robert Barstow responded that the deck would be removed and replaced with a flagstone transition. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the condition that the exterior materials match the existing. Pat Piereson seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 9) Stoecklein Residence 21 Lakeview Avenue Addition & Alteration - Ed Stoecklein is the owner and is representing this application along with architect, Roger Goodhill. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Rae Lee responded yes. Ed Stoecklein spoke about the proposed renovations. He stated that the existing material will be matched. He stated that the addition includes a large family room as well as expanding the bedrooms to include closets. Roger Goodhill stated that the owners wanted to change the existing 1950s appearance. He stated that the owners wanted the addition to have the appearance of the original house. Ed Stoecklein stated that the roofline is being raised. He spoke about the interior renovations in more detail. The Chair asked if the eave could extend outward. Roger Goodhill responded agreed. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 23, 2008 6 �The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there was no public present, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 10) Minutes – The June 2008 meeting minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. 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