https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f82a3b275700f2d09b7dae173bd2bcbc.pdf e01f03d865153adc105069c292b98105 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING -APPROVED July 22, 2009 The meeting was called to order by David Pysh, Chairman at 8:22pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Pysh, Chairman Carter Sackman Sandra Tripp Absent: Ana Maria McGinnis Pat Piereson Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Building Department) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) Marco Pineda 2) Christine Garcia 3) Ruth Pani 4) Edison Duma 5) CFF Realty 6) Scuderia CG, LLC 7) Juan Soria 8) Rosa Illescos 9) Phelps Memorial Hospital 10) Minutes May and June 2009 493 North Broadway 10 Gory Brook Road 115 Cortlandt Street 67 Pocantico Street 361 North Broadway 9 Kendall Avenue 110 Beekman Avenue 38 Beekman Avenue 701 North Broadway New fence Front porch addition New sign New siding, fence New sign New Fence New awning New sign New sign 1) Marco Pineda 493 North Broadway New fence - Marco Pineda is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Marco Pineda stated that a new 6-foot fence is being replaced. He stated that the existing fence is wood and the new fence is vinyl. He stated that the existing fence is on Route 9 so a 6-foot fence is permitted. He stated that the fence will be installed in the exact location. He also stated that the fence is about 36 linear feet. The Chair asked if the fence location is in the front yard. �Sean McCarthy responded yes. He stated that since the property is located on Route 9, the Village permits front yard fences. Carter Sackman asked if the proposed color is white. Marco Pineda responded that the color is off-white. The Chair asked if the adjacent neighbors have fences. Marco Pineda responded that his adjacent neighbor has a 6-foot fence on Route 9. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman asked about the material selection of the neighbors fence. Marco Pineda responded that the fence is a natural wood color. Carter Sackman stated that he might have some concerns about a white fence on Route 9. Marco Pineda responded that the color is off-white. Sandra Tripp asked if the finish will reflect car headlights at night. Marco Pineda responded that the finish is matte so the reflections should be minimized. Carter Sackman stated that other fences on Route 9 in Irvington are a more pleasant look. Marco Pineda offered another style of fence. Carter Sackman stated that if the white fence was not a large block, he would not have a problem with it. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: 1) style of fence is changed to B3707 or B3706 2) matte finish 3) color will be the same as proposed Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 2) Christine Garcia 10 Gory Brook Road Front porch addition Ruben Garcia is the owner and is representing this application along with project architect, Joanne Tall. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 2 �Ruben Garcia stated that the plans have one change. He stated that the ZBA approval included the removal of the side staircase. He stated that the plans do not reflect this change. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked if the neighbors were notified. Ruben Garcia responded yes. The Chair asked if all the requested variances were granted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Carter Sackman asked about the proposed stone. Joanne Tall submitted photos of the proposed stone to the Board. Carter Sackman asked if the existing siding is wood. Joanne Tall responded that it is painted wood. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the proposed stone to be similar to the cut sheet submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 3) Ruth Pani 115 Cortlandt Street New sign Ruth Pani is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sean McCarthy stated that the proposed sign is wall mount aluminum pan sign. Sandra Tripp asked about the distance from the porch to the door. Manny Pani responded 6-feet. Sandra Tripp asked about the lighting. Manny Pani responded that there are 4 lights on the porch. The Chair asked if there are other aluminum pan signs in the area. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 3 �Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board would need to give a variance since the aluminum pan sign is not permitted. Carter Sackman asked if the applicant is a tenant in the building. Manny Pani responded yes. Carter Sackman asked if the sign could be extended to the front of the porch. He stated that the sign could be brought to the front and hung by chains. He also stated that a painted wood sign would work best for this application. Sandra Tripp stated that the sign will have the same appearance and would give better visibility. Carter Sackman asked about the building use. Sean McCarthy responded that the building is a mixed use building. He stated that there are residences upstairs and a commercial lower level. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following amendments: 1) The proposed sign is changed from an aluminum pan to a 3-dimensional carved wood or foam sign. 2) The sign will be mounted at the plan of the porch columns 3) 1” spacing around pocket sides 4) 16’ tall to replace 24” tall and with proper clearance below 5) Graphics to remain the same 6) Graphics can be painted on sign instead of carved into sign Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 4) Edison Duma 67 Pocantico Street New siding, fence Edison and Blanca Duma are the owners and are representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Blanca Duma stated that she wants to replace the existing wood fence with a chain link fence. She also stated that she wants to install new vinyl siding on the house. The Chair stated that the Board very rarely approves a chain link fence. Edison Duma responded that all of the neighbors have chain link fences and they are the only ones with wood. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 4 �The Chair asked about the vinyl siding. Blanca Duma responded that the existing wood siding will be removed from one side and replaced with vinyl. She stated that the other sides will have the siding installed over the existing exterior. Sandra Tripp stated that there are other types of metal fences that can be used instead of a chain link fence. Carter Sackman asked about the trim and exterior details. Blanca Duma responded that the trim would be white. This item was adjourned until later in the meeting so that the applicant can provide trim details. 5) CFF Realty 361 North Broadway New sign There was nobody present for this application. 6) Scuderia CG, LLC 9 Kendall Avenue New Fence - Javier Morgan is the project architect and is representing this application along with Jason Munch. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Javier Morgan stated that the application will install a vinyl fence around the property as well as stripping for the parking lot. Sandra Tripp asked about the distance from the adjacent neighbors chain link fence. Jason Munch responded that the neighbor has stated that they are removing the fence since it is in disrepair. Carter Sackman asked about the exact color of the fence. Jason Munch responded that the fence color is the same gray color in the fence cut sheet that was submitted to the Board. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Carter Sackman asked about the gate. Jason Munch responded that the gate will become the adjacent property owners gate. He stated that when the neighbor removes the existing chain link fence, the gate will be installed and will belong to the neighbor. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 5 �Carter Sackman stated that the Board cannot approve something on another property owners property. Carter Sackman made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the exception of removing the return gate on adjacent property located at 11 Kendall Ave. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 7) Juan Soria 110 Beekman Avenue New awning Juan Soria is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Juan Soria stated that the application is for a new awning for his new computer store. The Chair stated that the drawing does not indicate the height of the sign. He stated that the awning is 4-feet tall. There was an open discussion on the height of the awning. The Board determined that the awning will be installed 5” below the 1st floor windows. Sandra Tripp stated that the awning should be similar to the other awnings. 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 with the following amendments: 1) Top edge of the awning will be lowered to be in line with the bottom edge of the masonry at the top of the corner column. 2) Vertical height of the awning will be adjusted to provide 7’-6” clearance from the sidewalk. 3) Horizontal dimension of the awning provide an equal gap from the edge of the window to the edge of the door. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 8) Rosa Illescos 38 Beekman Avenue New sign Rosa Illescos is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 6 �Sean McCarthy responded yes. Rosa Illescos stated that she wants to get approval for a sign. She submitted renderings for the Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the sign is aluminum. The Chair stated that the Board should develop sign guidelines to help the public better understand what the Board is looking for. Sean McCarthy stated that there is only one sign on the building currently. The Chair asked about the dimensions of the sign. Rosa Illescos responded that the sign is 10-feet long by 16-inches high. 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 as submitted with the following 1) reduced the vertical dimension as necessary to fit within the vertical band 2) salon and day spa lettering will be reduced 3) remove phone number 4) coloring approved in exhibit B 5) The Chair also stated that the sign is a very shallow metal sheet sign since it is a minor adjustment to the Ordinance. He recommended that a variance be granted as part of the motion. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 9) Phelps Memorial Hospital 701 North Broadway New sign Bruce Davidow is representing this application The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Bruce Davidow stated that the Medical Center is proposing to replace some of the signs at the medical center. He provided renderings for the Board. The Chair asked about the sign lighting. Bruce Davidow responded that the lighting will be lit with green LED lighting. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 7 �Carter Sackman stated that signs over 5-feet tall are not permitted. Sean McCarthy responded that the sign is 18-feet long. Carter Sackman stated that the sign is a wall. He stated that he does not like the proposed sign. He stated that he would have liked to see the entire island developed with landscaping and improvements. The Chair stated that the 3 courses of brick should surround the sign. Carter Sackman stated that the hospital has done so much work to improve the medical center, they should make an effort to improve the entire island. Bruce Davidow responded that the medical center staff has spent 6 months developing the sign proposal. Carter Sackman stated that a landscape architect or an artist can develop a plan for the entire island. There was an open discussion on the possibility of relocating the utility pole from the middle of the island. The Chair recommended that this item be adjourned to the next meeting. He stated that there are many ways to accomplish the medical centers goals. This was adjourned to the next meeting. CONTINUED 4) Edison Duma 67 Pocantico Street New siding, fence Blanca Duma sent Sean McCarthy an email of the details from her contractor. Sean McCarthy read the comments aloud for the Board. Carter Sackman asked the applicant when they want to start this work. Blanca Duma responded ASAP. Sandra Tripp stated that there is not enough information provided to approve the application this evening. She stated that more detail information is needed. There was an open discussion on the details presented to the Board. The Board agreed that more information is needed regarding soffits, trim and associated details. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, July 22, 2009 8 �The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there was no public present, the Chair closed the public hearing. The Chair asked about the fence. Blanca Duma responded that the fence will be aluminum. The Chair made a motion to approve as submitted with the following 1) Residing with vinyl such that all of the existing wood detailing are preserved to the same dimensions or greater with aluminum details. Details to include window trim, door trim, corner boards and soffits. 2) Eliminate the proposed chain link fence and replace with fence provided via photo in exhibit B Carter Sackman seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 10) Minutes The minutes for the May 2009 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. The minutes for the June 2009 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. 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