https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/3cc905e3f5b8c3ae562a67b8ce5f7763.pdf 6a0de220f28c32a158807677b9f1b0f8 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING -APPROVED October 22, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:05pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Carter Sackman David Pysh, Chairman Sandra Tripp Absent: Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Building Department) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Harney 4 Highland Ave New fence 2) Marco Araujo 68 Beekman Ave 3) CRAS Realty 38 Beekman Ave 4) M&S Party Supplies 173 Cortlandt Street 5) Finalmente Trattoria 31 Beekman Ave 6) Minutes for July and September 2008 New mixed-use bldg New awning New signage New signage 1) Harney New fence - 4 Highland Ave Pat & Tom Harney are the owners and are representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Tom Harney stated that they are proposing to install a split-rail fence in the side yard of their property. Sean McCarthy stated that a copy of the property survey was submitted in the application package. Tom Harney stated that the fence will be 4-foot for most of the distance but will be reduced to a 3-foot fence in accordance with the 30-foot front yard setback requirement. He stated that currently the area is open. He stated that they also intend to plant some trees and shrubs. Carter Sackman asked about the location of the fence. Tom Harney clarified the location of the fence on the survey. �The Chair opened the public hearing. Bill Hammer (10 Highland Ave) stated that he lives adjacent to the property. He stated that the wooded lot was cleared without warning. He stated that the area near the applicants’ house was not cleared. He stated that there are other natural barrier solutions other than a fence. Thomas Finn (49 Highland Ave) stated that the applicant wants to install the fence on the paper street. He stated that the entire lot was cleared without warning. He stated that he is opposed to the fence. He stated that this fence is being installed because of an argument with the adjacent neighbor. Olga Bluminfeld (Highland Ave) stated that she did not see a reason to remove the landscaping and install a fence. Mr. McGoff (12 Highland Ave) asked about the type of fence being installed. He was concerned with the height. He questioned the need for the fence. He stated that there are better natural methods that can be proposed. He stated that several years ago, another owner wanted to build a house on the vacant lot but the Village Trustees did not permit development on the paper street. The Chair asked for further clarification on the clearing of the lot. Sean McCarthy responded that numerous trees were removed without Tree Commission approval. He stated that there were less than 5 trees removed without Village approval. He stated that there is no Village requirement for clearing vegetation from a lot. Carter Sackman asked about the paper street ownership. Sean McCarthy responded that there is a deed restriction for developing on the paper street. Tom Harney responded that there are 2 lots in question. The Chair asked for clarification on the paper street. Sean McCarthy responded that he would check with the Village Attorney regarding the installation of the fence on the paper street. Carter Sackman stated that if there are any violations, this matter should be held over. Sean McCarthy responded that he cannot withhold a building permit application for a violation. Lorie Gellinick (37 Highland Ave) stated that she is in agreement her neighbors. She stated that the lot was decimated within a few hours. She also stated that the portion of the property that was cleared was only on the Hammer property side and not on the applicants’ side. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 22, 2008 2 �Carter Sackman stated that the Board has never approved a split-rail fence in Philipse Manor. He stated that the submitted survey is illegible. Sean McCarthy responded that the Building Department does not verify surveys. He stated that the property has the survey stakes located on the property boundaries. Tom Harney stated that the adjacent lot was overgrown. He stated that there were animals living in the vacant lot. He stated that the lot was cleared to eliminate the overgrown lot. He stated that the fence is natural wood and conforms with the neighborhood. He stated that the lot was purchased at auction and there was an incident with the neighbors at the auction. Carter Sackman asked why the westside of the lot needs the fence. Tom Harney responded that the Westside of the property is the largest open portion of the lot. He submitted a list of houses in Sleepy Hollow that also have split-rail fences installed. Sandra Tripp stated that having the fence installed on one-side of the property does not make much sense. She stated that the fence will look odd. Carter Sackman stated that a 3-rail fence is proposed in the rear portion and a 2-rail fence is proposed in the front yard area. He stated that the fence will be unusual. He stated that the remainder of the property is not being considered. Tom Harney asked what should be approved. The Chair stated that there is no compelling reason for the fence. He stated that the neighbors are extremely opposed to the fence. He stated that if there is a need for a fence, it should be presented. The Chair made a motion to deny the application. There was no second. Sandra Tripp stated that the application should be adjourned to the next meeting so that the applicant can proposed a better plan for the fence. Carter Sackman asked if the applicants would propose some landscaping along with the fence. Tom Harney responded yes. He stated that he would keep the landscaping at 3-feet. There was an open discussion on whether a fence should be installed on the property. Leslie Hammer stated that she has spent over $1000 in landscaping on her property. She stated that they were trying to maintain the landscaping border. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair adjourned the public hearing. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 22, 2008 3 �The application was adjourned to the next meeting so that the applicant can prepare a planting plan and a more comprehensive plan for the fence. No action was taken. 2) Marco Araujo 68 Beekman Ave New mixed-use bldg Luigi Demasi is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owner, Marco Araujo. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Luigi Demasi stated that the property recently had a fire. He stated that the application is proposing 2 stores and 3 apartments above the stores. Sean McCarthy stated that this application is also before the Planning Board and the Zoning Board. Luigi Demasi stated that the building will have brick on the upper portion. He stated that the side yards spacing is small. He stated that the building is a little longer than the original. The Chair asked if another awning can be proposed so that the brick detailing is not covered. There were some discussions on the parapet wall and front elevations. The Chair asked about installing true-divided lights in the front windows. Luigi Demasi responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair stated that the applicant should consider some of the Board’s comments and return with a revised rendering and front elevation drawing. He also stated that a sample of the brick should be presented. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 22, 2008 4 �3) CRAS Realty 38 Beekman Ave New awning Rob Solari is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Rob Solari presented a sample fabric to replace the existing fabric on the awning. He stated that the awning would be put on the existing frame. He stated that the remaining awnings will also be eventually replaced with the same blue fabric. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sandra Tripp stated that there are 5 existing arches but only one arch has the awning one it. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 4) M&S Party Supplies 173 Cortlandt Street New signage Mayra Cuenca is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Mayra Cuenca presented photos of a temporary sign. They stated that this application is for a permanent sign. The Chair questioned the size of the sign and if it is permitted under the Village code. Sean McCarthy responded that the drawing does not appear to be scaled. Mayra Cuenca stated that the sign will be red and blue with one red and one blue balloon. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman stated that the proposed sign is confusing with the mullion. He stated that the sign can be laid out better. Marya Cuenca asked if the sign can be illuminated. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 22, 2008 5 �The Chair responded that an illuminated sign would be a different application. The applicant asked for an adjournment so that the sign can be revised. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Finalmente Trattoria 31 Beekman Ave New signage Dan Belliamo is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Dan Belliamo asked if a perpendicular sign can be installed so that the sign can be viewed from Route 9. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board can grant a perpendicular sign through a variance. Sandra Tripp asked about the proposed antique lights. Dan Belliamo responded that the antique lights will be single stem lights down onto the sign. Carter Sackman responded that the Board wants to see the light fixtures. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Dan Belliamo asked for an approval for the sign and he will return for the antique lights. Carter Sackman made a motion to grant a variance for the perpendicular sign. The applicant needs to return for approval on the lighting. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 6) Minutes The minutes for the July meeting were reviewed. The Chair made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). The minutes for the September meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. Adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, October 22, 2008 6 � 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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