https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/52ed82a9053792e9b4cf2d1ffff0c5b5.pdf 8afd1bac34902b49377ed1f0ac42af66 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 1, 2002 OPCPIVED MAY i 3 ?nn? f The meeting was called o order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:00 p.m. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Ralph Gunderman Terence McGlynn Donald Stever Karin Adir Absent Doug Maass George Lence VILLAGE CLERK Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Bob Stiloski (Director/ Department of Fire & Life Safety) Announcements: None. Agenda: a) b) c) d) Minutes of October 2001 and March 2002 meetings Michael Doorley - 247 Palmer Avenue Karl Dibble - 315 North Broadway Other business a) Minutes of October 2001 and March 2002 meetings The minutes for the October 2001 meeting were reviewed. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes as previously amended. Don Stever seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The minutes for the March 2002 meeting were reviewed. On Page 2, change "Ralph Gunderman stated that all views are from private property. He stated that views from private property are not covered under the LWRP." To read: "Ralph Gunderman stated that all views in the renderings from Architect Lee Kennedy are from private property. He stated that views from private property are not covered under the LWRP." �Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). b) Michael Doorley This was adjourned to the next meeting. c) Karl Dibble Karl Dibble is the applicant and is representing this application. He stated that he has experienced some trouble with materials being stolen from his property. He stated that he wants to store trucks and materials inside. The Chair asked about the distances to other properties in the rear. Karl Dibble responded that the distance is 25-30 feet. Ralph Gunderman asked about the overall height of the structure. He stated that the peak is 40 feet. He asked if the gable could be lowered. Karl Dibble responded that the architect added the roof. He stated that there is no reason unless the architect or engineer has a technical reason. Ralph Gunderman stated that the architect might be trying to match the scale. He stated that he would like to reduce the scale. Karl Dibble asked if there were any height restrictions. Bob Stiloski responded that a commercial property has a height limitation of 45 feet. Don Stever stated that it looks better with the gable. He asked where this application was with the Planning Board and SEQRA. Bob Stiloski responded that the Board would evaluate the application for completeness at the next meeting and proceed with the site plan approval. Ralph Gunderman asked about the space behind the proposed garage. Karl Dibble responded that it space would be unused. He stated that the items that are outside now, would be stored inside and secured. The Chair stated that the scale bothers him. He stated that since the 1st floor is 16 feet tall, the structure is a 3-story structure. Ralph Gunderman stated that the scale bothers him also. He stated that he feels it would screen the car repair business next door. He stated that the proposal would accomplish the applicant's goals. Don Stever stated that policy 25-l(j) is the only policy that applies to this application. He stated that it is consistent with the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, May 1,2002 2 �Ralph Gunderman stated that it is consistent. He stated that the proposed structure does not block any views. Don Stever stated that he would be removing equipment from the property, which would improve the view shed. Terrance McGlynn stated that the proposed structure is very large. He stated that he agrees with the Chair that the proposed structure is a 3-story structure. The Chair asked about the size of the existing house. Karl Dibble responded that it is 24'x 24'. Karin Adir stated that the applicant could erect an ugly structure instead of the proposed structure. Don Stever stated that he would like to see something nice. Ralph Gunderman asked who would be living in the house. Karl Dibble responded that the house would be rented out. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to find the application consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). d) Other business At 8:34 pm, the Chair made a motion to go into executive session. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). At 9:02 pm, the Committee reconvened. No action was taken. The Committee needed to elect a Chairman. Don Stever made a motion to re-elect Richard Weiss as Chairman. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Ralph Gunderman made a motion to adjourn. Don Stever seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourn at 9:05 PM to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, May 1,2002 3 �Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Application for Site Improvements at 315 North Broadway At its meeting on December 5, 2001, the Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed a proposal by Mr. Karl Dibble (the "Applicant") with respect to certain site improvements at 315 North Broadway in the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Site"). At that meeting, the Committee unanimously concluded that the proposed site improvements would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP) and with the policies thereof. However, the Committee declined to make any finding as to the part of the proposal relating to construction of an additional building at the rear of the Site, since the Committee determined that it did not have sufficient information at that time to make a consistency finding on that element of the proposal. At its meeting on May 1, 2002, the Committee reviewed plans provided by the Applicant for the proposed building and concluded that, with the addition of the building, Applicant's proposal would still be consistent with the LWRP and its goals and policies. The Proposal The Site is located on the south side of Route 9 and is being developed to accommodate Applicant's landscaping business. A structure that now occupies the Site houses the business as well as a residential apartment. The proposed new building at the rear of the Site would be two and one-half stories, with a garage on the lower level to accommodate Applicant's business vehicles and equipment, and a residential apartment on the second floor which would be occupied by the Applicant. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave specific consideration to Policies IK and 25B, the same policies considered principally applicable by the Committee in its consideration of the Applicant's proposal in December. Policy IK - RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND REDEVELOP THE AREA ALONG, AND ON BOTH SIDES OF NY ROUTE 9 (NORTH BROADWAY) WITH APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO LANDSCAPING AND SCENIC VIEWSHED PROTECTION, BETWEEN ITS INTERSECTION WITH BEEKMAN AVENUE AND THE BRIDGE CROSSING THE POCANTICO RIVER. Policy 25B - PROTECT OR ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIED SCENIC �RESOURCES AS AREAS AND VIEWSHEDS OF LOCAL SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE. [The twenty-three identified viewscapes of local importance include U.S. Route 9 (North Broadway)]. The Committee commented once again on the general improvement of the appearance of the Site over its pre-existing condition and the resulting enhancement of the Route 9 scenic viewshed. However, members of the Committee expressed some concerns over the size of the proposed building. Nevertheless, after considerable discussion, it was concluded that the building dimensions were necessary in order to house the vehicles and equipment required for Applicant's business and to provide the residential space he needs. Although a smaller structure would be desirable, it did not seem to the Committee that a smaller building could adequately meet the reasonable needs of Applicant at the Site. The Committee felt that much of the bulk of the building would be screened from Route 9 by the existing structure at the front of the Site and by other site improvements that were part of the proposal that had been presented to the Committee in December. The Committee also noted that, currently, Applicant's vehicles and equipment sit in plain view at the rear of the Site. The Committee concluded that any visual impact on the Route 9 viewshed that might result from construction of the building would be less adverse than the continued presence at the Site of these vehicle and equipment sitting in the open. It was also noted with approval that the design of the building would complement the existing structure. Thus, it did not appear to the Committee that the addition of the proposed building would result in deterioration of the Route 9 corridor and its scenic viewshed. The proposed structure, like the remainder of Applicant's proposal reviewed in December, was found to be consistent with Policies IK and 25B. The Committee did not consider the application to the proposal of the Village's zoning and other land use laws, and leaves determination of any such matters to the responsible Boards of the Village, including the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board. Richard D. Weiss, Chairman � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Waterfront Advisory Committee Minutes-2002 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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