https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/6cac5f2b9a1cf867bd7af4119641f24f.pdf b246440d2ac7019097f79943def907c1 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING -APPROVED September 23, 2009 The meeting was called to order by Ana Maria McGinnis, Acting Chair at 8:13pm. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Ana Maria McGinnis, Acting Chair Pat Piereson Sandra Tripp Absent: David Pysh, Chairman Carter Sackman Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Building Department) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) Anderson 2) Phelps Memorial Hospital 3) CFF Realty 4) Stephen Maceyak 5) John Vlacancich 6) Mahopac National Bank 7) Minutes May and June 2009 275 Millard Avenue 701 North Broadway 361 North Broadway 22 Beekman Avenue 67 College Avenue 49 Beekman Avenue Retaining wall fence and landscaping New sign New sign New sign Front porch addition New handicap ramp 1) Ken Anderson 275 Millard Avenue Retaining wall fence landscaping- This is a continuation from previous meetings. Ken Anderson is the owner and is representing this application. Ken Anderson provided a copy of the minutes to the Board to discuss the specifics of his approval. Pat Piereson stated that the application was conditionally approved. Ken Anderson asked what he could do to resolve this matter. He stated that he had written letters to the Board on this matter. The Chair stated that the Board has not received any correspondences from the applicant. Sean McCarthy read the minutes from the September 2008 meeting. The applicant was required to re-appear before the Board for approval for the landscaping plan and railing. �Ken Anderson stated that he has re-installed the same railing that was previously installed. Pat Piereson stated that the application should be adjourned. She stated that the applicant has had 3 months to appear before the Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the Board should review the application and not the actions of the applicant. Pat Piereson stated that the applicant has chosen to not comply with the Boards request to appear. Sean McCarthy responded that the Board should review the architectural merits of the application. He stated that the applicants that do not comply with the Village building code will be subject to fines and penalties. Pat Piereson stated that the applicant has not communicated with the Board for 3 months. Ken Anderson responded that he communicated with the Building Department. He stated that the landscape plan was submitted to the Village several months ago. The Chair made a motion to approve the landscaping plan and railing as installed. Ken Anderson stated that the wall cost $100,000. He also stated that a new wrought iron fence would cost $25,000. He stated that he was able to save that money by using the existing fence. He stated that the previously proposed galvanized fence was not used. Sandra Tripp seconded the motion. Sean McCarthy stated that the fence is only relocated 3.5 feet outward. He presented the Board with the as-built survey. Sean McCarthy noted that a phone message from the applicant was received indicating that the same fence was going to be used. 2) Phelps Memorial Hospital 701 North Broadway New sign - Gary Pisano is a Vice President at Phelps Hospital. He is representing this application. Gary Pisano stated that the Medical Center is looking to change the main sign for the complex. The Chair asked if the size of the sign had changed since the last meeting. Gary Pisano responded no. Gary Pisano stated that the sign can be modified to have a sloped edge to minimize snow accumulation. Pat Piereson asked if the sign on the site is a mock-up. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 23, 2009 2 �Gary Pisano responded that it is the actual sign without the brickwork. Sean McCarthy responded that the sign will be 17-feet long and 11-½ -feet high. The Chair asked if the applicant knows the dimension of the 3 signs together. Gary Pisano responded 12-feet. Pat Piereson asked about the existing sign. Gary Pisano responded that the sign is 14 years old and the medical center receives many complaints about the sign. The minutes from the previous meeting were read aloud. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the public hearing was closed. Gary Pisano stated that the telephone pole relocation would cost the medical center about $50,000 to relocate. He stated that the pole is owned by Con Edison. Sean McCarthy responded that the pole on either side of the island would need to be upgraded. Gary Pisano stated that the medical center has retained a landscape architect to present the landscaping plan. The landscape plan was presented to the Board. The plan showed a detailed layout of island. Pat Piereson asked about the project costs. Gary Pisano responded that the expected cost of the sign is $40,000. He did not have a cost for the landscaping. Pat Piereson asked if the hospital is required to have a sign indicating emergency services. Gary Pisano responded that 99% of all medical centers have emergency services. He stated that all subsequent signs after the main sign indicate emergency services. Pat Piereson asked if the emergency services could be added to the sign. Sandra Tripp wanted to make sure that the utility pole would not have any additional hospital signs added after the new sign is installed. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village Code permits directory signs to be 75sf. He stated that this should be used as a reference. Pat Piereson asked if the existing sign has the property address. Gary Pisano responded yes. The Board unanimously agreed that the scale of the sign should be reduced. There was an open discussion on the sign. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 23, 2009 3 �Sandra Tripp recommended that the sign be reduced by 1/3. Sean McCarthy stated that a variance would still be required. He stated that by reducing the sign by 1/3 would produce a 9’x14’. Pat Piereson stated that the applicant should consider adding “emergency services” onto the sign. The applicant would make the revisions to the rendering and return. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) CFF Realty 361 North Broadway New sign - Frank Sicaro is the owner and is representing this application. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if this is a new business. Frank Sicaro responded no. He stated that this is the same business. The Chair asked about the number if signs that are permitted. Sean McCarthy responded that one primary and one secondary sign are permitted. The Chair stated that there are 3 signs on the building already. She stated that this would be the 4th and 5th signs. She stated that the Board did not approve the 3rd sign. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Sandra Tripp stated that the house sign and the Walsh sign should be removed. Sean McCarthy asked if the sign on the side of the building should be removed. There was an open discussion on the number of existing signs and what signs can be removed. It was agreed that the house sign and the Walsh screens signs will be removed. The Chair made a motion to approve the application with the following amendments: 1) Approve 2 additional signs stating “come visit our custom kitchen and bath showroom”. 2) One sign to be relocated. The relocated sign will be centered horizontally on the house sign above. This relocated sign will replace the Walsh sign. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 23, 2009 4 �4) Stephen Maceyak 22 Beekman Avenue New sign - Chris Maceyak is representing this application on behalf of his father. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Chris Maceyak spoke about the history of the property. He stated that they are proposing a hanging sign as part of their improvements. The Chair asked for more information on the hanging sign. Chris Maceyak responded that the sign is approximately 12-feet off the ground. The Chair asked if the sign is double sided. Chris Maceyak responded yes. There was an open discussion on illuminating the sign. It was agreed that the applicant will return with the specific details on illuminating the sign. 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 sign as submitted. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 5) John Vlacancich 67 College Avenue Front porch addition - John Vlacancich Jr. is presenting this application along with his father. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. John Vlacancich Jr. stated that the application will replace the gutters on the porch roof. He stated that the existing gutters are old wood gutters and need to be replaced. He stated that any rotten wood would be replaced as required. The new gutters would be aluminum. The Chair asked if the applicant would be matching the existing roof above. John Vlacancich Jr. responded yes. Sandra Tripp asked if the gutters in photo #13 will resemble what the applicant is proposing. John Vlacancich Jr. responded yes. APPROVED - Architectural Review Board Meeting, September 23, 2009 5 �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. Sandra Tripp seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 6) Mahopac National Bank 49 Beekman Avenue New handicap ramp - Glen Fernandez is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the returns were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Glen Fernandez stated that the ATM area will be modified to accommodate the new ramp. He stated that the ramp is 3-foot wide and 18-feet long. Sandra Tripp asked if this will encroach onto the sidewalk. Sean McCarthy responded yes. He stated that the Village will be evaluating an agreement with the bank to permit the ramp. He stated that the Trustees are evaluating design comments from the Board. Sandra Tripp stated that the railing should be more stylish in keeping with the building. She stated that the proposed railing is very simple. Sandra Tripp stated that the entire flat platform should capture the entire wood frame assembly. The steps should be outside of the frame. The ramp should start outside of the flat wood assembly. The Board agreed that the applicant should return with the revised improvements for the railing, the specification of the proposed materials and a planting plan. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 7) Minutes The minutes for the May 2009 meeting were reviewed. Pat Piereson made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (3-0). 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