https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/445d416cc08987b0953918df8a06e246.pdf 8e3c674ce53817d4b3f493f73721fed6 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING - APPROVED November 24, 2008 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:05pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson David Pysh, Chairman Sandra Tripp Absent: Carter Sackman Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Building Department) Announcements: None Agenda: 1) Harney 2) Marco Araujo 3) M&S Party Supplies 4) Finalmente Trattoria 5) Carlos Siguenza 6) Acacio Riberio 7) Grotto Holding Corp 8) Minutes 4 Highland Ave 68 Beekman Ave 173 Cortlandt Street 31 Beekman Ave 260 North Washington Street 56 Howard Street 300 North Broadway New fence New mixed-use bldg New signage New signage New siding New fence amended application 1) Harney 4 Highland Ave New fence - This is a continuation from the previous meeting. Jack Goldstein is an engineer and is representing this application. Jack Goldstein stated that the proposed post and rail fence will be installed along the side property line to define the property line to the street. The Chair asked about the removal of the aluminum fence on the Hammer’s property. Jack Goldstein responded that a fence was inadvertently installed on the applicant’s property by the adjacent neighbor. He stated that the aluminum fence will be removed. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the fence needed to be moved for 2.5 inches. Jack Goldstein responded that the fence is installed on the applicant’s property. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the lot would be developed. �Jack Goldstein responded that he did not know. Pat Piereson asked when the aluminum fence was installed. Jack Goldstein responded he did not know exactly but it was recent. The Chair opened the public hearing. Bill Hammer (10 Highland Ave) stated that he lives next to the property. He stated that he would investigate the survey issue. He read a prepared statement. He stated that the wooded lot was cleared without regards to the neighbors. He stated that the proposed fence is a spite fence. He stated that the revised plan does not propose any landscaping and is a resubmission from the last meeting. Thomas Finn (49 Highland Ave) stated that the applicant wants to install the fence on the paper street. He stated that the property was purchased about 11 years ago and nothing was done with the property during that time. He stated that this fence is being installed because of an argument with the adjacent neighbor. He stated that the fence is offensive to the neighbors (Hammers). Janet Gunderman (131 Millard Ave) stated that this post and rail fence would not blend into the neighborhood. She stated that a greenway solution would be more consistent. Jim McGoff (12 Highland Ave) stated that the property boundary is a matter of fact. He questioned the need for the fence. Leslie Hammer (10 Highland Ave) stated that the fence was installed because they have a dog. She stated that the fence will be relocated if necessary but will not be removed. She stated that she needed to install landscaping because of her dog. Ana Maria McGinnis asked when the fence was installed. Leslie Hammer responded June 2008. John Maltby (10 Millard Ave) stated that to move a fence 2 inches is ludicrous. Lorie Gellnick (37 Highland Ave) stated that having 2 fences bordering the same boundary is unnecessary. She stated that a landscaping plan was mentioned at the last meeting. Olga Blumenfeld (11 Highland Ave) stated that the boundary should be landscaped without a fence. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if the owner wants to respond. Tom Harney stated that the fence is a legal fence. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 24, 2008 2 �Jack Goldstein stated that the fence approval was granted to the adjacent neighbor. He stated that the Village Code is being followed. He stated that if another fence is preferred, the applicant can modify the proposed fence. Sean McCarthy asked if the fence would be stained. Jack Goldstein responded whatever the Board prefers. Pat Piereson asked about installing landscaping as a boundary. Jack Goldstein responded that the landscaping is not a structure. He stated that stone walls or fences are used to demark property lines. Pat Piereson asked if a low stone wall could be installed with landscaping behind it. Jack Goldstein stated that the adjacent neighbor received an approval for a 4-foot high fence. He stated that the applicant is requesting the same. The Chair stated that the Board spends a lot of time reviewing fences and signs. He stated that the fence should not be allowed to be installed to the sidewalk. He stated that the neighbor installed a fence 100-feet from the street. Jack Goldstein asked if there were any fence that could be installed that the Board would approve. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the existing fence style should be extended with landscaping. She stated that the Board does not approve 2 fences back to back. Jack Goldstein responded can the applicant extend the existing style. Pat Piereson responded not to the sidewalk. This was adjourned 5 minutes to give the applicant time to revise their proposed fence. Jack Goldstein stated that the applicant would like to adjourn this application to the next meeting. Joseph Willis (Bellwood Ave) stated that the landscaping boundary should be re-installed. Bill Hammer stated that he would be in favor of the 1-foot stone wall. Tom Harney responded that he is not in favor of installing the stone wall. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that if the applicant is going to return with the same application, it will be denied. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to adjourn the application to the next meeting. Pat Piereson seconded. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 24, 2008 3 �Sandra Tripp asked what would be changed in the application. The Chair closed the public hearing. The motion to adjourn the application was passed 3-1 (Chair). 2) Marco Araujo 68 Beekman Ave New mixed-use bldg This is a continuation from the previous meeting. Luigi Demasi is the project architect and is representing this application. Luigi Demasi stated that the Board requested that the applicant remove the parapets and to provide samples of the proposed brick. He also stated that the Planning Board recommended that the 3rd floor be removed from the proposal. He provided a sample of the brick. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the windows are not symmetrical on the front elevation. Luigi Demasi responded that the window placement is based on the interior layout. Pat Piereson asked if the windows could be enlarged to present some alignment. Luigi Demasi responded that it could not be done. Sandra Tripp asked if the angle of the roof would change with the lowering of the building. Luigi Demasi responded no. The Chair made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ana Maria McGinnis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) M&S Party Supplies 173 Cortlandt Street New signage This is a continuation from previous meetings. Mayra Cuenca is the owner and is representing this application. Mayra Cuenca presented sketched of a permanent sign. Ana Maria McGinnis asked where the signs would be located. Mayra Cuenca showed where the signs will be installed. She stated that the signs will be neon. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 24, 2008 4 �Ana Maria McGinnis asked why the signs need to be neon. Mayra Cuenca responded that the signs are more colorful. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the sign sketches are boring. There was an open discussion on the proposed signs. This was adjourned to later in the next meeting. 4) Finalmente Trattoria 31 Beekman Ave New signage This is a continuation from the last meeting. Dan Damiano is the owner and is representing this application. Dan Damiano stated that the antique lights will illuminate the previously approved sign. The Chair responded that the required electrical conduits and boxed will be obtrusive. 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 proposed supplied light fixtures are wired thru the bottom stem of the bracket so that there is no exposed wiring. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Continued 3) M&S Party Supplies 173 Cortlandt Street New signage Mayra Cuenca presented a revised sketch of the proposed signs. Sandra Tripp made a motion to approve the left-side of the sketch (side with the M & S sign). The lettering underneath is vinyl and the M & S will be neon. The other sign will be reviewed at the next meeting. The Chair seconded. It was approved (3-1) (McGinnis). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 24, 2008 5 �5) Carlos Siguenza 260 North Washington Street New siding - Carlos Siguenza is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Carlos Siguenza stated that the existing house has asbestos siding and has 2 different colors. He is proposing to install vinyl siding to improve the exterior appearance. Ana Maria McGinnis asked if there is a photo of the front of the house. Carlos Siguenza responded no. The Chair stated that the Board should see the front of the house since it falls within the Board’s jurisdiction. Ana Maria McGinnis stated that the Board should see the front of the house to see the architectural details of the house. Pat Piereson agreed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 6) Acacio Riberio 56 Howard Street New fence - Acacio Riberio is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that the Board can hear the application but could not take action. Acacio Riberio stated that he wants to install a new vinyl fence in the front of the house. Sean McCarthy asked if a gate would be installed for the driveway. Acacio Ruberio responded no. He stated that the driveway would remain open. Sandra Tripp stated that photos should be provided. This was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, November 24, 2008 6 �7) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway amended application- David Barbuti is the project architect and is representing this application. David Barbuti gave an overview of the revisions to the application. He stated that all but one door in the rear has been eliminated. He stated that 2 garage doors will be used for parking. The remaining garage spaces will be replaced with double hung windows. He stated that there are no changes to the front of the building. Sean McCarthy summarized the May 2008 ARB approval. He stated that the west elevation was approved. He stated that the east elevation was not approved. David Barbuti submitted material samples to the Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there was no public present, 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). 8) Minutes The minutes for the September meeting were reviewed. Ana Maria McGinnis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The minutes for the October meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. The Board agreed that there will not be a December 2008 meeting. 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