https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/def2b5b510144f277f6f28af3191229c.pdf fb4bf4e877731db15b3b55eacba64662 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING -APPROVED September 24, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:08pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Ana Maria McGinnis David Pysh, Chairman Sandra Tripp Absent: Pat Piereson Carter Sackman Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Building Department) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Anderson 275 Millard Avenue Retaining walls 2) Wompa 3) Enterprise Rent a Car 4) Roventini Residence 5) Minutes 122 Bedford Road 347 North Broadway 67 Sleepy Hollow Road Deck Addition Signage New patio awnings 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. Mike McGarvey submitted revised plans on the rear property retaining walls. He stated that the proposed materials have been changed to another type of interlocking block system. Sean McCarthy stated that the Planning Board has approved of this project at their last meeting. He also stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee has also found this application consistent with the LWRP. The Chair asked why one wall cannot be installed. Mike McGarvey responded that the proposed wall would need to be much thicker. He stated that more concrete would be needed to deflect the additional load. He stated that the 2 wall system breaks up the visual impacts of the wall. The Chair submitted photos of the adjacent properties and their retaining walls. He asked why the applicant cannot install the retaining walls in a similar manner. �Mike McGarvey responded that there are differences in the adjacent properties and the applicants. The Chair stated that the existing 13-foot high retaining wall was installed illegally. Sean McCarthy responded that the retaining wall was legally installed. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Mike McGarvey stated that the applicant could install the same retaining wall system in kind. He stated that the applicant is making an improvement to the property. Sean McCarthy asked about the distances between the wall systems. Mike McGarvey responded that there is approximately 10 feet between each wall system. Mike McGarvey discussed the landscaping plan. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that the Village Engineer should review the calculations for the proposed retaining wall system. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village Engineer has reviewed the one-wall retaining wall system and found that there is not enough information available on the existing lower retaining wall to make a decision. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the proposed wall is too monolithic. Sean McCarthy stated that once the construction starts, the existing lower retaining wall can be further evaluated to see if a one wall system can be constructed. This was adjourned to later in the meeting. 2) Wompa 122 Bedford Road Deck Addition - Ronaldo Garcia is the project architect and is representing the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Ronaldo Garcia described the proposed application. He stated that the deck addition will be about 300sf of additional deck. He stated that the columns would be pressure treated wood, the decking would be a TimberTech© product and the trellis would be natural cedar. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 24, 2008 2 �Sean McCarthy stated that this property is very difficult to see from the street. 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 with the following conditions: The lower level posts will be pressure treated wood with white cladding. The deck and handrail material will be TimberTech©. The trellis and posts are cedar and stained to match the TimberTech© product. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 3) Enterprise Rent a Car 347 North Broadway Signage - Frank Veina is the representing this application. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Frank Veina discussed the proposed sign. He stated that the Enterprise Corporate office would like to replace the sign. He also stated that an additional 2’ x 10’ sign will be added on the building. He stated that the sign will be the same size as the existing sign. He also stated that the building exterior was also painted. 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 and to also grant a variance to install the sign above the roof. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 4) Roventini Residnece 67 Sleepy Hollow Road New patio awnings - Edel Paulsen is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Edel Paulsen stated that this application involves replacing the aluminum awnings that are currently on the house. Sean McCarthy stated that the house is not very visible from the street. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 24, 2008 3 �The Chair asked about the location of the 2 awnings. Sean McCarthy supplied the Board with the site plan. Ana Maria McGinnis asked about the size of the awnings. Edel Paulsen responded 8’x17’ and 8’x21’. Edel Paulsen stated that the existing awnings are being replaced. He presented material samples to the Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sandra Tripp asked about the color of the awning. Edel Paulsen responded white. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 1) Anderson – Continued Mike McGarvey stated that once the construction starts, the existing lower retaining wall can be further evaluated to see if a one wall system can be constructed. The Chair stated that the applicant should make a real effort to try and install one retaining wall. Mike McGarvey stated that the thickness of the wall, the footing material and footing size need to be determined in the field. The Chair stated that the Board should be given proof that this solution is acceptable. Mike McGarvey responded that he can provide an engineers report. Sandra Tripp stated that the galvanized railing should be re-evaluated. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: That an engineers report be submitted to the Village Building Department to clarify why one option was selected over another. He stated that 2-3 test probes should be done to evaluate the structural capabilities of the existing lower retaining wall to determine if a one wall solution can be installed. Also that the landscape plan be submitted when the applicant returns for the railing. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 24, 2008 4 �5) Minutes – The June 2008 meeting minutes were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 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