https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/78fa10fb49b20adc886b17ce5be5d0b2.pdf 02b81268262b9afe048e3f0049b3ad75 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Minutes July 27, 2023 The Planning Board held an executive session from 7:00 PM to 7:17 PM. Chairperson Harries called the regular meeting to order at 7:17 PM. Joshua Subin stated that the Planning Board will hold a separate work session to discuss the Edge-On-Hudson Riverfront Development, Phase II Waterfront Open space application at the end of the meeting. Chairperson Harries listed the Board members present, summarized the applications on the agenda, and which applications were removed or adjourned to the next meeting. Present: Kersten Harries, Chairperson Benjamin Nielsen Benjamin Sirota Rachelle Gebler Caroline Chen Also Present: Joshua Subin, Village Attorney James Natarelli, Village Engineer David Smith, Village Planner Anthony Catalano, Consulting Engineer Sean E. McCarthy, Building Inspector Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Planning Board Absent: Lindsay Krakauer Erin Carney Agenda: 1) Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Architectural Review Approval- Draft resolution 2) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Block O/P & N Townhomes Phase II, Architectural Review approval - Draft resolution 3) Vinay Gupta and Vanina Schick, 1 Kelbourne Avenue, Proposed addition and alterations, Site Plan and Architectural Review Approval - Public hearing 4) 61 Howard St. Realty LLC, 61 Howard Street, Proposed conversion to a two-family residence, Site Plan and Architectural Review Approval - Public hearing 5) Approval of minutes, May 18, 2023, June 22, 2023 1 (7/27/23) �1. Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Architectural Review approval - Draft resolution. Maximillian Mahalek stated that he is an attorney with the law firm of Cuddy + Feder, LLP, representing the applicant. Mr. Mahalek presented a drawing that compared the proposed structure's height with the surrounding buildings. Mr. Mahalek stated that the existing structure is 42 feet six inches tall. The proposed building height includes 42 feet at the flat roof, 43 feet, 6 inches at the cornice, 47 feet at the rooftop mechanical screening, and 56 feet, 8 inches at the top of the tower element. Mr. Mahalek stated that the average building height lines up with the neighboring structures. Mr. Mahalek presented a rendering and stated that the stair/elevator tower on the property's southern edge would line up with the rear half of the residential structures going southeast on Beekman Avenue. Mr. Mahalek presented photographs of homes along Kendall Avenue and stated that the visual impact of the tower element would be minimal. Mr. Mahalek presented the rendering and stated that the tower element would be set back from the street and that the cornice and existing landscaping would minimize the visual impact from Beekman Avenue. Chairperson Harries solicited comments from the Board. There were no comments from the Board. Chairperson Harries requested that David Smith read the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clause and the conditions of the draft resolution. A motion was made to approve the resolution as amended. Moved: Gebler Seconded: Nielsen Chairperson Harries - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes Benjamin Nielsen - yes Benjamin Sirota - yes Caroline Chen - yes Vote 5-0 APPROVED 2. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Block O/P & N Townhomes Phase II, Architectural Review Approval - Draft resolution Bill McGuiness is the founder of Sun Homes and stated that although he doesn’t have a presentation, he will answer any questions the Board may have. Chairperson Harries solicited comments from the Board. There were no comments from the Board. Chairperson Harries requested that David Smith read the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clauses and the conditions of the draft resolution. 2 (7/27/23) �A motion was made to approve the resolution as amended. Moved: Nielsen Seconded: Gebler Chairperson Harries - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes Benjamin Nielsen - yes Benjamin Sirota - abstained Caroline Chen - yes Vote 4-0-1 APPROVED 3. Vinay Gupta and Vanina Schick, 1 Kelbourne Avenue, Proposed addition and Alterations, Site Plan and Architectural Review Approval – Public Hearing, pending ZBA approval Chairperson Harries read the public notice and stated that the applicants received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals at the July 26, 2023, meeting. Chairperson Harries moved to open the public hearing. Moved: Harries Seconded: Nielsen Vote 5-0 Niall Cain stated that he is the architect representing the applicants. Mr. Cain stated that per the Zoning Board of Appeals comments, the revised application proposes re-installing 48 linear feet of 6-foot high fencing along North Broadway. Mr. Cain stated that (4) 24” by 36” boulders and hedges are proposed along the property line in lieu of fencing. Mr. Cain stated that the proposed planting beds will be 30 inches high. The width of the driveway entrance to the front property line was reduced, and the landscape buffer was expanded. Mr. Cain presented the renderings and described the proposed additions and retaining walls. Mr. Cain described the materials proposed for the exterior facade and walls. Chairperson Harries asked Mr. Cain if the existing sidewalk will remain. Chairperson Harries asked Mr. Cain to describe the proposed changes to the landscaping. Mr. Cain stated that the public sidewalk will remain. Mr. Cain stated that the originally proposed bamboo would be replaced with Holly shrubs. Chairperson Harries solicited comments from the Board, consultants, and the public. Benjamin Nielsen questioned if the proposed application results in an increase in impervious surfaces. Mr. Cain stated that the application results in more impervious surfaces due to the carport and the additions. Mr. Cain stated that they have completed the stormwater management calculations to confirm that stormwater can be handled on-site. James Natarelli stated that stormwater management is proposed on-site. 3 (7/27/23) �There were no comments from the public. Correspondence was received from the owner of 5 Kelbourne Avenue in support of the revised application ( See Exhibit #1). Rachelle Gebler moved to close the public hearing. Moved: Gebler Seconded: Harries Vote 5-0 Chairperson Harries requested that David Smith read the draft resolution. David Smith read the draft resolution. A motion was made to approve the resolution as amended. Moved: Nielsen Seconded: Sirota Chairperson Harries - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes Benjamin Nielsen - yes Benjamin Sirota - yes Caroline Chen - yes Vote 5-0 APPROVED 4. 61 Howard St. Realty LLC, 61 Howard Street, Proposed conversion to a two-family Residence, Site Plan, and Architectural Review Approval -Preliminary presentation Chairperson Harries read the public notice. Chairperson Harries moved to open the public hearing. Moved: Harries Seconded: Gebler Vote 5-0 John Lentini stated that he is the architect representing the applicant. Mr. Lentini stated that he received a letter from the Building Department requesting that additional items be submitted. Mr. Lentini stated that the existing landscaping includes one tree in front of the house and some bushes next to the fence. Mr. Lentini presented photographs of the existing conditions. Mr. Lentini stated that the applicant proposes to plant a flowering perennial tree in the front yard and Taxus Hatfield bushes along the side strip along the driveway to the back of the property. The other side of the building is six inches from the property line and will remain. Mr. Lentini provided a photograph of the existing garage and stated that the applicant proposes to remove the garage. Mr. Lentini proposed keeping the garage foundation for grade stabilization and adding landscaping in the rear yard. Mr. Lentini proposed flowering trees in the rear yard that grow 2025 feet tall. Mr. Lentini stated that he specified Red Dogwood trees but that the applicant would plant the tree species requested by the Village. Chairperson Harries asked Mr. Lentini how much the property drops off at the rear property line. Mr. Lentini stated that the steep slope at the rear property line immediately drops six to eight feet. Mr. Lentini presented the property survey and stated that the applicant proposes leveling the existing garden area to create lawn space. Mr. Lentini presented the revised site plan and stated that the impervious surface area would be reduced by 100 square feet. 4 (7/27/23) �Benjamin Nielsen asked if the driveway is proposed as gravel. Mr. Lentini stated that the driveway is proposed to extend to the back of the patio as pavement. Mr. Lentini presented a parcel map of the neighboring property lots on Howard Street and stated that the buildings are on the front lot lines and have no side yards. Mr. Lentini stated that the building is unhabitable in its current condition and needs to be renovated before occupancy. The applicant does not propose to increase the footprint of the building to create a two-family residence. Chairperson Harries asked Mr. Lentini to share the elevation drawings and floor plans. Mr. Lentini presented the existing and proposed elevation and floor plan drawings and described the improvements proposed to create a habitable two-family residence in the existing structure. Chairperson Harries stated that an automatic sprinkler system would be required for the building. Mr. Nielsen asked Mr. Lentini how the building will be heated and cooled. Mr. Lentini stated that there is currently oil and gas in the building but acknowledges that the trend seems to be moving toward electric utilities. Kristjan Lelcaj is the property owner and proposed replacing the boilers with hydraulic ondemand units that recirculate the water, take up less space, and can be fueled by gas or electricity. Chairperson Harries stated that the Board favors using electricity over gas for utilities. Mr. Nielsen suggested that the applicant consider solar energy. Chairperson Harries asked James Natarelli to confirm that the site plan proposes less impervious surfaces. James Natarelli stated that a decrease in the impervious area is proposed, there are no existing drainage issues on the property, and the structures’ drainage can be maintained on-site. Mr. Nielsen suggested that the applicant consider planting a canopy tree instead of evergreen trees in the rear yard to provide shade. Chairperson Harries stated that Mr. Lentini could consult with the Village Tree Officer if he needed suggestions on appropriate trees for the site. Chairperson Harries requested that David Smith prepare a draft resolution for the September 21, 2023, Planning Board meeting. Chairperson Harries moved to adjourn the public hearing and to draft a resolution for the September 21, 2023, Planning Board meeting. Moved: Harries Seconded: Gebler Vote 5-0 5 (7/27/23) �8. Approval of minutes- May 18, 2023 Chairperson Harries moved to approve the minutes as amended from the May 18, 2023 meeting. Moved: Harries Seconded: Neilsen Chairperson Harries - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes Benjamin Nielsen - yes Benjamin Sirota - yes Caroline Chen - abstained Vote 4-0-1 APPROVED Chairperson Harries moved to approve the minutes as amended from the June 22, 2023, meeting. Moved: Harries Seconded: Gebler Chairperson Harries - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes Benjamin Nielsen - yes Benjamin Sirota - yes Caroline Chen - abstained Vote 4-0-1 APPROVED Chairperson Harries moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. Moved: Harries Seconded: Gebler Vote 5-0 Respectfully submitted, Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Planning Board 6 (7/27/23) �� 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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