https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/9fac8b2ff2d5f142b2d05a8687fd0de0.pdf 44cf7ea5d24b5c91837996126afcfcc9 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting July 16, 2025 Chairman Church called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Timothy Church, Chairman Crai Lis Sandra Tripp Dennis Xenos Carol Lyden Thomas Change Gorete Crowe Also Present: Sean E. McCarthy, Village Architect Absent Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda: 1) KWD Realty Inc., 309-315 North Broadway, Proposed 4-story self-storage buildingPublic hearing 2) Approval of minutes, May 21, 2025 1. KWD Realty Inc., 309-315 North Broadway, Proposed 4-story self-storage buildingPublic hearing Chairman Church read the public notice, listed the documents submitted with the application, and confirmed with Sean McCarthy that the Building Department received proof of the mailing receipts. The Chairman stated that the Board had received several written public comments before the meeting. (See attached Exhibits) Mark Constantine stated that he is the attorney representing the property owner, Karl Dibble, and KWD Realty, Inc. The design has undergone several changes based on comments received from the Planning Board, which created the need for some of the variances. Mr. Constantine stated that Bruno Pietrosanti of Lawless + Mangione Architects & Engineers, LLP, prepared the plans for the application and was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Mr. Constantine stated that the project would complement and support the extensive high-density transit-oriented riverfront developments by providing self-storage for residents. The project is in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan. Karl Dibble stated that he has been a resident of the village for 25 years. The current business received Planning Board approval as a landscaping materials supply yard for contractors, a recycling center, and residential use. Another contracting company could utilize the property on a larger scale, which would require more employees and generate additional traffic. The self1 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �storage building would not be financially successful for him without the approval of the proposed square footage. Chairman Church stated that the application proposes a 70% building coverage, which exceeds the permitted 60%. He asked Mr. Dibble to explain why it would not be economical to have a smaller building. Mr. Constantine stated that the applicant is not required to submit proof of dollar and cents for the requested area variances. The requested building coverage and height were driven by the Planning Board’s requests to bring the building closer to the sidewalk on the east side, include parking underneath the first floor, and push the building away from the residential properties. The increased construction costs for the requested aesthetically pleasing finishes, setbacks, and structural elements make a 100,000 square foot building financially unfeasible for the applicant to obtain the necessary funds. Chairman Church stated that it would be helpful to understand if there would be a difficulty obtaining lender financing without the requested building coverage. Sandra Tripp stated that although it is not required for the application, a review of return on investment calculations would help provide insight for reviewing the variance requests. Mr. Constantine stated that lenders do not dictate square footage calculations. The property's topography and the Planning Board's requests drive higher construction costs. He will provide return-on-investment calculations. Mr. Constantine stated that the proposed use versus the current business use would have a minimal impact on the municipal services related to schools, sanitation, and the police. The objections received for the application are not supported by evidence. Chairman Church stated that the Board is reviewing whether the three variances related to the setback, lot coverage, and building height would have a detrimental effect on the character of the neighborhood. The Board is not reviewing parking or the business use. Mr. Constantine stated that New Broadway contains a variety of different business uses, and the proposed building would not negatively impact the neighborhood's character. Chairman Church asked Mr. Constantine to describe the discrepancies between the requested height variance in the application and the public notice, and asked Sean McCarthy if the proposed height in the notice is correct. Mr. Constantine stated that the maximum proposed height is 43 ½ feet, exceeding the permitted 35 feet, due to the property's slopes and the building’s orientation. Mr. McCarthy stated that the proposed 53 ½ feet building height is correct and is calculated from the highest point of the roof, regardless of the property's topography. 2 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �The Board discussed the elevation drawings and renderings for the proposed building, located on the Beekman Avenue parking lot, as well as on North and South Broadway. Mr. Constantine stated that the Board's obligation is to determine the visual impacts based on how the elevations and different perspectives would relate to neighboring properties. Chairman Church asked Mr. Dibble to describe the clock tower's use and asked if he could reduce the height. Mr. Dibble stated that the clock tower is designed as an aesthetic feature to provide balance with the Open Doors' similar architectural features. Mr. Constantine deferred addressing this question to Mr. Pietrosanti. Mr. Dibble stated that originally, he proposed the required 20-foot front yard setback. The Planning Board requested that he bring the building closer to the sidewalk. The proposed 10-foot setback will allow him to add a landscape buffer and provide screening from North Broadway. Chairman Church asked what parts of the application were a concern to the Planning Board, which they were not prepared to recommend to the Zoning Board. Mr. McCarthy stated that the Planning Board had concerns with the building coverage and height. Mr. Dibble stated that maintaining the required rear yard setback and increasing the minimum side yard setbacks to 15 feet along Lawrence Avenue would provide residents with more space and better emergency access. Chairman Church asked if the walls and the planters along Route 9 were part of the variance request. Mr. Dibble stated that the existing walls are not part of the variance requests. The sidewalks will remain, and smaller brick walls are proposed, accompanied by a landscape buffer in front of the building. Chairman Church requested that the applicant determine how the tower would appear without the need for a height variance and to confirm the varying height lines of the building. Mr. Constantine deferred the request for Mr. Pietrosanti to evaluate the matter. Mr. Dibble stated that the tower element is an aesthetic feature that does not require a variance request. 3 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �Mr. McCarthy stated that the tower feature's use determines if it can be considered as an ornamental feature that is allowed to extend beyond the permitted roofline height. Gorete Crowe asked the applicant why the back of the building is necessary. Mr. Constantine stated that reducing the setback and adding parking underneath the building requires additional building height to achieve the proposed square footage. There was a discussion on the depiction of the suite area in the elevation drawing. Craig Lis asked how many storage units are proposed in the building. Mr. Dibble stated that the number and percentage of different unit sizes have not yet been determined. However, 103,000 square feet is proposed; hallways and egress areas affect calculations of usable storage space. Dennis Xenos requested the calculation of the loss percentage for hallways and egress. Mr. Constantine stated that he defers to Mr. Pietrosanti to determine the square footage loss calculations. Mr. Dibble stated that the proposed building is four stories at the north end of the property along Route 9, three stories at the south end, and five stories set down into the property on the back end. Chairman Church asked if the applicant could achieve the desired square footage with an 80% building coverage and reduce the height of the suite. Mr. Constantine stated that he would consult with Mr. Pietrosanti to determine if they could achieve the same square footage with a reduced building height by increasing the building coverage or adding more space under the building. The design is based on the adoption of several suggestions from the Planning Board. Mr. Xenos asked Mr. Dibble if the storage would be used on a commercial level. Mr. Dibble stated that he proposes units for residential and retail use, and plans to include seven or eight garages for residents to store their vehicles. The two entrances will serve both types of storage units. Chairman Church moved to open the public hearing. Moved: Church Seconded: Lis Vote 7-0 Chairman Church solicited comments from the public. Tommy Capossela, the owner of 5 Tappan Avenue, stated that he is in favor of the project. 4 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �Several residential apartment and condo-style developments have been constructed or are proposed, creating a need for a storage facility. It would not be a high-traffic use, and residents who are downsizing will benefit from having a place to store belongings. Jeff Weiskopf, the owner of 7 Mahoney Place, stated that his backyard would provide front-row seats to the project, creating a visual impact for the properties to the east of North Broadway and Webber Park. His property is already blocked on one side by the height of the Open Door building. The requested height for the rear of the building would change the character of the neighborhood. Frank Occhipinti stated he lives on Horseman Blvd and that he is in favor of the project. A storage facility is needed and will be beneficial to the neighborhood. He agrees with Mr. Dibble that the adjacent properties will develop their buildings in the future. A resident who lives on Katrina Avenue stated that the height of the building would impact her street. Joe Block stated he is the owner of 19 Hemlock Drive. Although the design changes were made in response to the Planning Board's suggestions, the Board should not issue variances to accommodate a building that is essentially a storage building disguised as a residential building. Chairman Church moved to close the public hearing and postpone the vote on the hearing until the next meeting, allowing the applicant’s engineer to answer the Board’s questions. Chairman Church requested that the applicant’s engineer submit renderings of the views from the elevated sections of Webber Park and Katrina Avenue. Moved: Church Seconded: Crowe Vote 7-0 2. Approval of minutes, May 21, 2025 Chairman Church moved to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025, meeting. Moved: Church Seconded: Tripp Chairman Church, Chairman- yes Craig Lis- yes Carol Lyden- yes Sandra Tripp- yes Dennis Xenos- yes Thomas Change- yes Gorete Crowe -yes Vote 7-0 Chairman Church moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM. Moved: Church Seconded: Lis 5 Vote 7-0 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �Respectfully Submitted, Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals 6 (ZBA 7/16/2025) �Exhibit #1 From: Angie Alexander Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:35 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposal for Self Storage Facility in Sleepy Hollow Hello, I’m writing regarding the proposal for a self storage facility on Broadway. I don’t believe that type of business fits that space and am concerned about the additional traffic and congestion it will bring to that area. The nearby intersection is already very busy and that type of facility will make it worse. I also don’t think that type of business adds to the character and charm of our town. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Angie Alexander �Exhibit #2 From: Adriana Alonso Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:43 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposed Storage Facility on Broadway Good afternoon, I am surprised and dismayed that the village is considering a Storage Facility in the location of River Rock on Broadway. What we need, in my opinion, are attractive, locally owned business that will encourage customers to stroll from the cemetery through our village and further down to Tarrytown. Instead, currently they have to walk through a series of gas stations and car repair shops. A storage facility will do nothing to enhance the charm of our village and I urge you to reconsider the use of this land. Sincerely, Adriana Murphy 347-203-6333 �Exhibit #3 From: Thomas Andruss Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:40 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Anthony Giaccio <agiaccio@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Oppose self-storage use at 309-315 N. Broadway Sean and ZBA - as a resident of Sleepy Hollow, I oppose the property at 309-315 N. Broadway being approved or used for a self-storage facility. In my opinion, this kind of use is not in keeping with the character of our village, nor is it consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan. Mainly, I am concerned for traffic and pedestrian safety. A self storage facility would have trucks turning left from Rt 9 as they cross traffic to enter the facility. The road is graded down there and this will lead to traffic problems and possibly accidents. Vehicles that squeeze by turning trucks will pose a threat to pedestrians crossing at the bottom of Lawrence. We should not approve this use. Tom Andruss 49 Pierson Ave �Exhibit # 4 From: David Arons Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:50 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Self-storage facility proposal Hi Mr. Mccarthy, I have just recently heard of a proposal to develop a self-storage facility on route 9 in downtown Sleepy Hollow. As a resident on Beekman Ave in Sleepy Hollow, I'd like to join my fellow residents and voice my opposition to the ZBA's possibility of granting a zoning variance in a proposal for a self-storage facility at 309-315 North Broadway. It is imperative that development reflect the character of our village as well as necessary improvements to our community. A block of self- storage units is the exact opposite of what should be considered in development within the village. Please share my comments with the board and do not allow this development to continue. Thank you, Dave Arons 145 Beekman Ave Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #5 From: Robyn Beavers Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:49 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concern About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. It also seems like a poor time to make such a decision on the eve of a significant mayoral election in sleepy hollow. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Robyn Beavers 314 Horseman Blvd �Exhibit #6 From: Jaron Benjamin Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:23 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Jaron Benjamin Subject: Opposed to proposed storage facility on Broadway across Weber Park Hi Sean Just wanted to send a quick note registering opposition to the proposed storage facility. It’ll be massive and car-dependent in a dense and walkable area. It will increase car traffic and make an already dangerous intersection worse for pedestrians without adding anything to the community. There are so many better possible uses of that site. Thanks! -Jaron Benjamin �Exhibit #7 From: Sarah Bills Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:04 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Zoning Application Concern Dear Mr. McCarthy and Ms. McCarthy, As a resident of Sleepy Hollow, I’m reaching out to express my concern about the proposed variance for developing the property known as “Dibble’s Lot” on Route 9 into a 10,000square-foot self-storage facility. I respectfully ask the Village to deny this request. This location serves as a key entry point into our downtown area, and I believe a large storage facility would detract from the welcoming, walkable, and vibrant atmosphere that many in our community are working hard to build. A project of this nature could have a lasting negative impact on the character of our village. I hope you will consider the long-term vision for Sleepy Hollow and prioritize development that supports our local economy and enhances the unique charm of our town. Thank you for your time and dedication to our community. Thank you! Sarah Bills Sleepy Hollow Resident �Exhibit #8 From: Meredith Bloch Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:59 From: Meredith Bloch Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM Subject: Opposition to storage facility variance application To: <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.org> Cc: <mrutyna@sleepyhollowny.org>, <Jrodriguez@sleepyhollowny.org>, <lconnell@sleepyhollowny.org> Good morning, I am writing as a Webber Park homeowner and Sleepy Hollow resident to oppose the pending variance application for a self storage facility on Route 9. It is my understanding that Dibble is requesting a zoning variance to construct a building that is 10 feet from the street and 35 feet tall, in excess of the law. I ask that the planning board not allow the variance. A self-storage facility would run counter to all efforts to calm traffic on Rte 9 and to make this historic neighborhood more walkable, more livable, and also more appealing to tourists. This kind of building would be more appropriate in an industrial zone and not in the middle of our charming village. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Best regards, Meredith Bloch 9 Anderson Ave, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 �Exhibit #9 From: Joe Block Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 3:58 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Variance for N Broadway Sean I am writing again after going and speaking at the meeting last night as I would like to amend my statement to include the following: I was disappointed that the owner of the property asking for a variance couched his request in terms of the alternative being he more extensively use the property for recycling and that this could be done at all hours of the night loudly and that this would disrupt traffic on rt 9. Variances in my mind should be granted for two reasons. One that the variance has no effect on the surrounding interests of the direct neighbors and community or the variance is necessary in the interest of a greater community good. In this case, the variance does effect detrimentally the neighborhood and community. As far a community good, the community good seems to be focused on providing storage relief for the edge and other apartments. This seems to be a solution without a cause.   If you go on line, you can easily see there is space available for self-storage in Tarrytown.   I don’t think a variance should be granted that only serves the interest of the owner of the property to the detriment of other community members. Sincerely yours, Joseph Block Block Marketing 917-209-0968 �Exhibit #10 From: Joe Block Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:35 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Variance on River Rock Property Sean I have been informed that in lieu of attending the public hearing tonight at town hall regarding the variances requested for the construction of a self-storage facility at that location comments can be sent to you to add to the public record. I am not in favor of a variance for this proposal be given for any of the requests. Thank you for receiving this comment. Joseph Block 19 Hemlock Drive Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 917-209-0968 �Exhibit #11 From: Cecelia Block Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:54 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: safety concerns about proposed storage facility Dear Sean, I have seen the plans for the proposed facility for the River Rock lots. Besides this being an unattractive , and in my opinion , disappointing use of the space, I have serious safety concerns involving existing traffic volume, location of facility on Route 9 and wide load / trucks enterig and exiting the facility. The traffic congestion at that point of the hill is often difficult when clients are coming into and exiting River Rock. Not to mention with wide loads of trucks and storage that will be entering and exiting this space in a precarious location. Especially when headed northbound and trying to make turns into this facility. I am also worried about the volume of traffic it will add to an already overused stretch of Route 9. Thank you for your review of this email. Best, Cecelia Block �Exhibit #12 On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM Susan Brennan wrote: Hi Sean and Martin and Jared, I strongly urge you to vote against the self-storage facility on Broadway. Thank you!! Susan Brennan 53 Fremont Road Sent from my iPhone �Exhibit #13 From: Chuck Burton Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:24 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Storage Facility Hello, I am writing to voice my concern about the proposed storage facility on Broadway. These types of business spaces are antithetical to downtown business development- their massive footprints are an eyesore, decrease foot traffic, and produce little tax revenue. This would actively deter future businesses from entering the primary foot path connecting downtown sleepy hollow to its historic tourist destinations. Elmsford should not be the business development model for our village. Chuck Burton 45 Hemlock Drive, Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #14 From: gina carey Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:25 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concerns about proposed zoning variance Hello, I am a resident of Webber Park, and I'm writing to express concern about the proposed zoning variance from KWD Realty, I've crossed route 9 in a crosswalk every school weekday for the last four years to walk my children to Morse. Even as my kids get older, I am hesitant to allow them to cross at any point on route 9 along Webber Park by themselves due to the speed of cars, traffic, and many different directions cars turn from above Dibble landscaping down to the cemetery. I don't see how allowing this proposal will make our streets and sidewalks safer for residents, or why we'd allow this break from established rules. Thank you, Gina Carey Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #15 From: Marco Cimatti Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:17 PM To: Sean McCarthy Subject: 315 N. Broadway - proposed self-storage Dear ZBA members, I am a resident of Sleepy Hollow for the past 10 years in the Weber Park neighborhood, and I am strongly opposed to the proposed self-storage facility on Broadway. Please do not allow a variance to this project. Storage facilities do not belong in walkable villages as Sleepy Hollow is, with an urban character. Storage facilities belong in larger spaced suburban areas with buildings of a similar large scale, in areas suited only to vehicular traffic. The planned large building uses valuable street frontage for nothing of value to the community on a daily basis. It is a 'dead' building to the community - taking up valuable space, in close proximity to walkable residential streets - that could be used to drive commercial activity and supply much needed affordable housing. Attractive and usable street frontage is essential for encouraging walkability and reducing local vehicular traffic. The proposed project moves the village in the opposite direction. many thanks, Marco Cimatti �Exhibit #16 From: Lauren Connell Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:48 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposition to 309 - 315 N Broadway Proposal Hello Sean, As a resident, I want to submit comments to the Planning Board and ZBA on the 309-315 N Broadway. It is extremely large and out of proportion to the character of Broadway. It is extremely large compared to surrounding buildings. I believe it would be detrimental to the current and future use of Broadway. The number of driveways proposed will increase risk to pedestrians on a highly traveled sidewalk, including where students walk to and from school. It is out of character and detrimental to the historic character of the neighborhood. I do not believe it is appropriate to accommodate the requested variance and urge the ZBA to deny it, and the Planning Board to consider the above listed concerns in their review of the proposal. Thank you for my consideration of my comments. Kind regards, Lauren �Exhibit #17 From: Jenny Cox Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:11 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposition to the proposed self-storage building at 309 N Broadway Sean and Paula, I'm writing to register my opposition to the proposed self-storage unit at 309 N Broadway. I encourage the village to enforce the code as written and not approve a variance for this proposal. This proposal does nothing to encourage downtown revitalization or any of the other goals set forth in the Village's Comprehensive Plan. Hope you are both well! Thank you! �Exhibit #18 From: Casey Cummins Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:44 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Lot Code Variance Sean and Paula, As a resident of Sleepy Hollow, I am writing to ask that you please enforce the code as written for the lot on Route 9 (with landscaping business) - we do not want something exceeding existing height limits. Please do not approve the requested variance. Thank you, Casey Cummins Sleepy Hollow Resident �Exhibit #19 From: Nicole Cusick Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:49 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Jay Kiecolt-Wahl Subject: Opposition to Proposed Storage Facility on Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I’m writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed self-storage facility on Broadway, across from Webber Park, at the current site of the landscaping supply business. Placing a large, car-dependent storage structure in the heart of our historic and walkable downtown is a deeply misguided idea. The current proposal includes neither ground-floor retail nor community-facing features. Architecturally, the proposed building seems to resemble a 1990s suburban mall—out of step with the charm and character of our village— and it offers no contribution to the vibrancy or economic life of the area. Moreover, adding additional vehicle access points adjacent to an already unsafe traffic light will only worsen a dangerous intersection. Broadway is already WAY TOO BUSY with car/truck traffic; why on earth would we want more congestion on this street? This space deserves a more thoughtful and community-oriented use—one that aligns with our village’s values and enhances, rather than diminishes, the pedestrian experience. We could envision mixed-use development, local business incubation, or even green space — all of which would contribute more to the community than an inward-facing storage facility. We urge you and the Village Board to reject this proposal and to consider alternative plans that better reflect the needs, safety, and character of our downtown. Sincerely, Nicole Cusick and Jay Kiecolt-Wahl Sleepy Hollow Residents -Nicole Cusick nicole.cusick@gmail.com 917.579.1757 �Exhibit #20 From: Kathleen Deuel Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:43 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: proposed zoning request Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to express my view that a self storage facility adjacent to Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow would be a big mistake. The area is already a very highly trafficked spot, and we don’t need additional vehicles trying to access the space. Community groups have worked with the village to beautify the spaces along Route 9, and this will not do anything to increase the appeal of our village to residents or to visitors. I hope you will communicate my opposition to the planning board. Respectfully, Kathleen Deuel 474 Bellwood Ave Sleepy Hollow Sent from my iPad �Exhibit #21 From: Lori DiLonardo Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:38 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Dibble proposed storage facility Hi Sean, hope all is well with you and your family. Bryan and I just wanted to express our concern and disagreement with approving a storage facility on the Dibble property. Not only will it look unsightly, but will potentially cause more traffic in an already busy intersection. I understand this is on the meeting agenda this evening and wanted to weigh in, thank you. Lori and Bryan Seiler �Exhibit #22 From: Adam Edelman Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:22 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Jessie Lanoil Subject: Storage facility on Rte 9 Hi Sean. This is Adam Edelman. I live on Katrina Avenue in Sleepy Hollow. My wife Jessie Lanoil is CC'd. We are very against the zoning variance requested by Dibble landscaping to transform their lot into a self-storage facility. Their requests to build a structure that is 10 feet from the street and 35 feet tall is in clear excess of the law -- and I feel strongly that its construction will only further exacerbate the town's already harrowing traffic issues on Rte 9. We strongly urge you and your colleagues to deny this variance. Sincerely, Adam Edelman and Jessie Lanoil -- Adam B. Edelman | NBC News Digital 917-355-9198 | @abedelman �Exhibit #23 From: Adar Eisenbruch Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:29 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; pmccarthy@sleepyhollowmy.org Subject: No self-storage facility on Broadway Dear Sean and Paula, I hope you are well. As a resident of Sleepy Hollow, I am writing to oppose a zoning variance that would permit a self-storage facility to be built at 309-315 North Broadway. Please extend my comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their consideration: 1. The need for a variance was self-created by the applicant. 2. The height, bulk and lot coverage proposed is beyond the zoning regulations of the Village. 3. The proposed facility is out of scale and character with this neighborhood. In particular, it overshadows the homes on Lawrence Avenue significantly. 4. With its lack of retail and anti-pedestrian friendly ground floor, the building would be counterproductive to walkability, tourism, historic preservation, character, and sustainability (key goals in the Village's Comprehensive Plan). 5. Self-storage is an extractive, blight-promoting industry that does not provide economic returns to its host neighborhood. 6. Self storage is not environmentally friendly because it continually discards abandoned products to landfill. 7. The site of this proposed storage facility currently is occupied by several naturally occurring affordable housing units and could otherwise support additional housing development. We cannot afford to displace existing residents and desperately need affordable housing. 8. The proposed building diminishes the integrity of nearby national historic sites like the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow and Philipsburg Manor. These sites are of national significance, and provide for the foundation of the American story. They must not be impacted by misguided adjacent development. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Adar Eisenbruch Resident, Sleepy Hollow, NY �Exhibit #24 From: Ange Friar Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:06 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concern About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Angela Friar 339 Palisades Blvd [Optional: Your Address or Neighbp �Exhibit #25 From: Di Tang Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:25 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concerns about the proposed storage on the Dibble property Hello Sean, Hope this email finds you well. Jim and I are writing to express our concern about the proposed storage facility on the Dibble property. We believe it will affect the village in many negative ways. Thank you for your consideration. Jim and Tang Di Garvey 20 Hemlock Drive, Sleepy Hollow Sent from my iPhone �Exhibit #26 From: Francesca Genco Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:06 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposal for self-storage facility on Rte. 9 Dear Sean ~ Please ask the planning board not to allow the variance for the self-storage facility proposed to be built on Dibble Landscaping's lot. A self-storage facility would run counter to all efforts to calm traffic on Rte 9 and to make this historic neighborhood more walkable, more livable, and also more appealing to tourists. Thank you! Francesca Genco Webber Park resident -Francesca Genco www.lilacmusic.com www.songofthebody.com �Exhibit #27 From: Bianca Gersten Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:49 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; pmccarthy@sleepyhollony.gov Subject: Lot on Route 9 / Requested Variance Hello - hope all is well. I'm writing to ask that the zoning board of appeals deny the requested variance for the village's height limit in connection with the desired construction of a selfstorage unit on the lot currently occupied by the landscaping business on Route 9. Not only would a 10,000 square foot building dramatically change the appearance/landscape of the road, the construction of such a large building would be a massive traffic headache. Further, there is absolutely no commercial demand for such a business. A large, brand new self-storage business just opened in Tarrytown off of Benedict, and there's another one in Elmsford. The village would be much better placed to facilitate the development and occupation of all the currently vacant businesses along Broadway. Many thanks, Bianca -Bianca Sarah Gersten Yale University, SY '07 Georgetown University Law '11 (609) 472-0115 �Exhibit #28 From: Christy Glynn Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:38 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: proposed storage facility Dear Mr. McCarthy, I would like to express my opposition to tonight's motion for approval of a new storage facility in town. Sleepy Hollow is a burgeoning tourist destination where people from all over come to see our quaint village and spend money with our local businesses. As a resident, I brag to others about our lovely town full of new restaurants, vibrant streets, and welcoming business owners. Not only would a storage facility be an eyesore in that location, it does not contribute to our local economy or sense of community. Driving 10 minutes to Elmsford or Tarrytown will be fine for anyone desperate for storage. Please register my opposition. Christy Glynn 37 Hemlock Drive �Exhibit #29 From: Kersten Harries Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:30 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Pamela Kroll <pkroll@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: ZBA comments for 315 North Broadway Dear Zoning Board Members, I am writing in regards to the public hearing for the application submitted by Karl Dibble on behalf of KWD Realty, LLC, requesting approval to construct a four-story self-storage facility, requiring three variances. I am a resident of Webber Park and drive and walk by this site frequently. I am strongly against the proposed project as it is out of scale for the site (too tall and large), provides no retail frontage on a major commercial artery, and does not enhance the pedestrian experience or safety. I believe the requested variances should not be granted, as the proposed height is significantly above that which is allowed by the code and would tower significantly above and too close to neighboring buildings. Sincerely, Kersten Harries --Kersten Harries +1 845 857 8976 �Exhibit #30 From: Kirsten Hase-McLaughlin Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:56 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Zone variance for self storage Hi Sean, I hope you are doing well I understand that the River Rock property on Broadway is going to request a zoning variance to renovate the property and put up a self storage site. As a resident of Sleepy Hollow and Webber park nearby to the site I am adamantly opposed to this. Please let me know how many signatures / emails opposing the variance that you would need. Also, when we had to request a variance from the architecture board we had to mail certified letters and put ip a sign in advance of the meeting. Does this follow the same process? Thank you & regards, Kirsten McLaughlin �Exhibit #31 From: Heather Hewett Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:27 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: proposed storage facility To Whom It May Concern: I'm writing to voice my concern about the proposed storage facility on Broadway. The location is the primary foot path connecting downtown Sleepy Hollow to its historic tourist destinations, bringing a different kind of building into the area. It would interrupt this pathway aesthetically and practically, at a time when we are working to build connections between the village of Sleepy Hollow and the tourist and residence communities that are north of it. It is furthermore not the kind of business that residents or visitors might drop into while walking by, and it would likely deter future businesses that would bolster the area's attractions and identity. For all these reasons, combined with questions I have about the actual tax revenue it would produce, I urge you to reconsider. Thank you, Heather Hewett 10 Hemlock Drive, Sleepy Hollow, NY — Heather Hewett, PhD (she/her) writer/professor heatherhewett.com Please excuse typos. Sent from my iPhone. �Exhibit #32 From: Alison Hillhouse Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:30 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: enforce code as written for landscaping lot hello, Please enforce the code as written for the lot on Route 9 - we do not want something exceeding existing height limits. thanks, Alison -Alison Hillhouse 917-848-9259 �Exhibit #33 From: Sara Hodgdon Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:23 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Comment re proposed storage facility Hello, I am writing to express concern regarding the proposal to bring a storage facility to Broadway, and the requested variances for height and set back. A facility of this type will bring little benefit to the village and will certainly detract from the area’s charm. I hope these proposals will be denied. Thank you, Sara Hodgdon 11 Evergreen Way Sara �Exhibit #34 From: Jim Husselbee Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:58 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: 309-315 N. Broadway As a resident, I object to the proposed construction of a self storage building at the above property because it is not consistent with the objectives and recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Regards, Jim �Exhibit #35 From: Katharine Ives Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:27 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Self Storage Proposal Mr. McCarthy and Members of the Board, I understand there is a proposal for a self storage facility to be built on Rte. 9. I am writing as a resident of Sleepy Hollow in opposition to this proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Katharine Ives Webber Park resident �Exhibit #36 From: Katherine Klui Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:13 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: I’m Concerned About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, and someone who pays a disproportionate amount of municipal taxes… I have a very keen interest to see our community improved, and I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Katherine Klui Edge on Hudson community �Exhibit #37 From: Calle Knight Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:52 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concern About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Calle Knight 336 Horseman Blvd �Exhibit #38 From: William Knowles Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:56 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: amknowles3@gmail.com Subject: Concern Regarding 309–315 N. Broadway Storage Facility Proposal Dear Members of the Planning Board, I am writing in opposition to the proposed self-storage development at 309–315 North Broadway, as outlined in the submission dated May 15, 2025 [link: https://www.sleepyhollowny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3743/309-315-North-BroadwayZBA-submission-5-15-25]. This type of project does not reflect the vision of a thriving, walkable, and communityoriented downtown Sleepy Hollow. Storage facilities contribute little to no foot traffic, offer minimal economic or job development, and occupy valuable land that could otherwise support vibrant businesses or community-serving spaces. The proposed structure’s scale and use risk creating a dead zone along one of our most important commercial and pedestrian corridors. Broadway should be the spine of our village—connecting residents and tourists to our riverfront, historic sites, and growing downtown—not interrupted by industrial-style buildings that do not serve the broader community. Please reject this proposal and prioritize development that aligns with Sleepy Hollow’s longterm goals and unique character. Sincerely, Bill & Amy Knowles �Exhibit #39 From: Cory Krall Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:06 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposed to Variance Application for 309-315 North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I’m writing as a resident of Sleepy Hollow to express my concern about the variance request that would allow for a taller structure than currently permitted by our zoning code, with the intent of attracting a self-storage facility to 309-315 North Broadway. I strongly urge the Zoning Board of Appeals to deny this request and uphold the existing zoning regulations. Our zoning code reflects thoughtful, community-driven planning that is meant to protect the character, aesthetics, and livability of our village. Allowing a variance for greater height to accommodate a self-storage facility—especially in a highly visible or residential-adjacent area —sets a concerning precedent and risks negatively impacting our town’s scale, walkability, and long-term development vision. I hope the board will prioritize the intent of our existing zoning code and the long-term interests of the Sleepy Hollow community, rather than approve an exception that may benefit one property owner but undermine the character of our village. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your service to our community. With gratitude, Cory Krall 44 Harwood Avenue �Exhibit #40 -------- Original message -------From: Elah Lanis Date: 7/16/25 5:41 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Town Hall meeting - storage facility proposal Hi, I learned about tonight's meeting from my Sleepy Hollow Manor neighbors, many of who are similarly minded - I am writing to oppose a variance for the planned storage facility on Broadway. It seems like the opposite of what we should be trying to go for - restaurants, shops, and local businesses that appeal to our community and/or tourists. A storage facility seems like it would make the main route connecting downtown Sleepy Hollow to its historical tourist attractions feel even more like a non-pedestrian industrial backwater rather than right next to a vibrant downtown and residential area. If people need storage, they can drive to other nearby areas that are more industrial. That whole area has such massive potential - this would reduce it in a way that would be difficult to undo. In the same vein, I know you have less control over this, but I continue to hope the gas stations right next to this area turn into something else - those locations are so highly visible and right next to the tourist attractions, they provide so much opportunity, though I know conversion costs will be real. Please pass on my comments. Thanks, Elah �Exhibit #41 On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM Kristen Lankester wrote: I agree with points put forward by my neighbors. Also It is not in keeping with the aesthetic of our village Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse brevity and typos. �Exhibit #42 From: Brigid Lynch Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:12 PM To: Martin Rutyna <mrutyna@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Re: RE: 309-315 North Broadway Self Storage Facility  Good afternoon Mayor Rutyna & Mr. Sean McCarthy, Hope you are both well & enjoying the summer. I am again writing in to express my NO vote against the size & scope of the 309-315 North Broadway Self Storage Facility. 1. The sheer size of the building and its disruption to the neighborhood should cause it not to b allowed. When the foundation of my small home is cracked and damaged who will pay for that? 2. The dirt & fumes, from deconstruction & then reconstruction will cause a significant issue. Who will worry about the air quality from tearing down 4,5 buildings? 3. The traffic issues that this will create are enormous to the quality of life. As it is we cannot park on Lawrence Avenue. The business in the area have employees park off site. Also the speed of cars & trucks coming off 9 onto Lawrence is an issue now! Explain to me please, where are the trucks & cars going to park when the self storage facility is up and running.  The amount of cars, trucks, buses, bicycles & pedestrians alone already in the area is out of control. ADD Rte 9 has a curve and upgrade/downgrade at this exact point. It already a speedway! There are car accidents quite often at this corner. 4. Why should setbacks, building coverage & height requirement be allowed to change so dramatically?  MY yard is already hemmed in. He would not allow me to change the fence, paint the fence, so I installed a fence. I will have NO light if the proposed building height of 53.5 ft is allowed! That’s 2 and 1/2 stories above the requirements now. 5. I already have issues with massive trucks lined up towards my yard, a BLOCK construction box that blocks light & area . I cannot open my windows because of the smell & fumes. I could go on but the bottom line is this deconstruction of the property & reconstruction will be a long and messy project. The noise alone will be unbearable for the residents. It is not right for the neighborhood or its owners & renters.  Please add my 2 letters to the file. I do want to be counted as a NO. Would love to have been at the 2 meeting but was unable to attend as I have been out of town. If more discussion & meetings are going to happen please let me know. Regards, Brigid Lynch 42 Lawrence Avenue �914-772-6507 Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:21 PM, Brigid Lynch <bml59@aol.com> wrote: January 31, 2025 Good afternoon, Mayor Rutyna & Mr. Sean McCathy, My issues with the Proposed Self Storage Facility on North Broadway. I would like this will go into the NO column as the variance should be denied. Some points below will clarify my opinion on this building being allowed NOT to go forward.         1. Traffic on this section of North Broadway is already to much on a daily basis, add a large loading dock and it will be beyond a problem. 2. The cars, trucks, bicycles, 6 intersections of lights, keeping students & people of the community safe is already a concern and issue. 3. This is a NY State owned and managed road, we as a community already having problems receiving the correct crosswalks, signage and lights for safe crossings of students &             community members.       4. The amount of cars that already park on our streets daily, weekly & sometimes longer are an issue. So, by adding this Self Storage Facility where will people park when they are             unloading their trucks & cars ??   5. So this is being proposed for where the road curves, has an up & down grade. Sidewalks are narrow. Its not appropriate for our community or my     neighborhood. 6. I pay taxes, which have gone up 15%, we have a massive structure/development at the end of Beekman Avenue, where is the money from that development ?   7. I already cannot find a parking space on my street. Why do we not have homeowner/resident parking stickers? The overcrowding & congestion is at a unacceptable level.             Lawrence Avenue is a cut thru off North Avenue, I can only imagine the issues we will have once this Self Storage Facility is built. What were the results of the Police                         Speed checks??       8. I live at 42 Lawrence Avenue, my backyard backs up to this �property! I am already hemmed in by the wall/box of concrete he constructed and then piled more concrete into it. 9. I lived thru the building of his concrete box, the noise, smell and dirt from running trucks. Not able to go out into the yard or open windows from the smell and gas. My little house does not need to be overshadowed and blocked out.       10.I cannot imagine living thru this massive building project, from clearing out the yard, taking down all the structures that now exist, etc... to the whole new building.   I have very little chance for sunlight once this MASSIVE Structure is allowed to be built. Please call me & come stand in my backyard. The variance should be denied as 20 extra feet over the allowable height is just to much & the building lot covering almost the whole lot is just to much! Don't understand the need for this structure to be built on this piece of property. I would like to be informed as to when the Zoning Review Board is going to hold open discussions and comment on this Proposed Self Storage Facility. Sincerely, Brigid Lynch 42 Lawrence Avenue 914-772-6507 �Exhibit #43 From: Carol Lynch Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 8:49 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Storage Unit Dear Sean, I am very concerned and opposed to giving a variance for the proposed storage facility on Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. Thank you for your consideration. Carol M Lynch �Exhibit #44 From: Shelley Markowitz Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:03 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Zoning variance As longtime Sleepy Hollow resident and someone who drives this section of route 9 every day , I am opposed to the village granting either proposed variance requested by Mr. Dibble. A self storage space this large would negatively impact traffic flow and is not in character with nearby structures. Thank you for your consideration. Shelley Markowitz Sent from my iPhone �Exhibit #45 From: Marcella Marucci Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:55 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concerns over proposed storage facility on Broadway Good evening, I am a resident of 50 Hemlock Dr, Sleepy Hollow, NY and am writing to voice my concerns over the proposed storage facility on Broadway. Our community is beautiful and rich in history-- the quaintness of our village must be preserved while balancing the needs of small business owners. We cannot allow downtown business development to become both an eyesore while also alienating parts of our historic village from downtown. We should strive to create a walkable community that respects our village's history, ensuring it is a place that both visitors and residents can enjoy. These interests must of course be balanced with revenue streams and economic interests but not at the expense of something so special that if lost, would be gone forever. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marcella B. Marucci �Exhibit #46 From: Lauren McGuire Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:57 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposition to Variance Request for 309–315 North Broadway by KWD Realty, Inc. To: Sean McCarthy, Building Inspector & Architect Paula McCarthy, Village Clerk Village of Sleepy Hollow 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Re: Opposition to Variance Request for 309–315 North Broadway by KWD Realty, Inc. Dear Sean and Paula, Hello! My name is Lauren, and you may have seen my face at a few of the recent Village meetings on vacant storefronts. Like others, I have been looking for a commercial space in Sleepy Hollow and am invested in the downtown revitalization goals. I am also a resident of Sleepy Hollow Manor. I am writing to express my opposition to the variance request submitted by KWD Realty, Inc., for the construction of a four-story self-storage facility at 309–315 North Broadway. This proposed development poses a significant concern for the future character and appeal of one of Sleepy Hollow’s most visible and important corridors. North Broadway serves as a vital link between our most iconic and historic sites—Philipse Manor and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery—and the heart of our downtown. Rather than becoming home to a massive and utilitarian structure, this corridor should be celebrated, beautified, and leveraged as a key component in our broader vision for downtown revitalization to drive pedestrian traffic. As we work together to enhance our streetscapes, improve accessibility, and enrich the pedestrian experience, development along North Broadway should contribute to these goals. A four-story self-storage facility does not serve that purpose. It neither invites foot traffic nor supports the vibrancy of our commercial core. On the contrary, its size and utilitarian function threaten to detract from the historic and scenic charm that makes Sleepy Hollow such a unique destination. Thank you for your time and consideration. I urge you to deny this variance. Sincerely, Lauren McGuire-Perlman �Owner, Devoured 16 Pokahoe Dr, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 �Exhibit #47 From: Jenny McMahon Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:28 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Zoning Board of Appeals | Rte 9 Lot Variance Opposition Hi Sean and Pam, I recently learned that the landscaping business on Rt 9 has applied for a variance to attract or build a 10,000 square foot self-storage facility in their location. As we endeavor to revitalize our precious village, I cannot think of a greater mismatch than a self-storage facility on this thoroughfare that abuts Beekman Avenue, Webber Park, and Lawrence Avenue. Storage facilities certainly have a place in the economy, but this stretch of road where visibility and traffic can already be a challenge, is not appropriate. The owner needs to find a more suitable commercial area for this business. Furthermore there are about 5 self-storage facilities within 5 miles of the proposed location, so I have no confidence that the facility would be quickly and continuously occupied. Vacant commercial properties are already an issue in the community, and we don't have to look far for an example: the Ganso restaurant building has been effectively vacant for at least 5 years. The Village should enforce the code as written and not approve the variance for this project, which would neither enhance our community nor provide an unavailable service to the area. Thanks, Jenny McMahon Sleepy Hollow Resident �Exhibit #48 From: Emily Metzner Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:49 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Comment re Proposed Zoning Variance Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am a resident and homeowner of Webber Park in Sleepy Hollow. I'm writing to express my strong opposition to the zoning variance requested by Dibble landscaping to build a self-storage facility on their lot. Their request to build a structure that is 10 feet from the street and 35 feet tall is in clear excess of the law -- and it would exacerbate the traffic issues on that already congested stretch of Rte 9, put pedestrians at risk, and it would simply be a terrible eyesore, compromising the charm and the draw of historic Sleepy Hollow. Throughout the autumn months, many tourists walk that stretch from the train station to the Old Dutch Church. To erect an enormous out-ofcontext, out-of-scale, self-storage facility on that tour could have a serious impact on the town's revenues and on residential real estate values in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Webber Park. Please deny this variance-- in the interest of what is best for the residents and the town of Sleepy Hollow. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Emily Metzner �Exhibit #49 From: Jennifer Miles Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:00 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Dickerson Miles Subject: Tonight’s variance meeting Hi Sean I just heard about tonight’s meeting to review the variance application to put in a multi story self storage facility on route 9. I am unable to attend tonight’s meeting but wanted to express my concerns regarding what this will do to the general appearance of route 9. This part of route 9 will start to look more like route 9A. The pumpkins and Christmas trees that river rock sells during the holidays will be replaced by a large structure and parking. Is there a need for more self storage? If it is to service edge on Hudson’s residents it should be in their backyard not in the backyard they don’t have to see. I have concerns about this proposal and hope that you will keep the community’s comments in mind at tonight’s meeting. Thanks, Jen Miles 3 Terrace Close, SH �Exhibit #50 From: Lynn Moffat Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:27 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: River Rock Rt. 9 Hello Sean, I am adding my voice to the concerns regarding the rezoning of the River Rock property on Rt. 9. I hope that you can share my letter with the Zoning Board at this evening's meeting. Clearly, whoever came up with this concept has no sense of what is in Sleepy Hollow's masterplan. A dead storage space does nothing to generate vibrancy for our downtown. It does not enhance the Route 9 corridor, now receiving significant attention from NYS for its historical and aesthetic value as well as its connectivity significance for the lower Hudson Valley. A self storage facility, especially on this scale, belongs in an industrial park. As a village, we have worked hard to move past assembly plants and small polluting industries. Look how long it took to put GM in the rearview mirror! We can't go back. Thank You. Lynn Moffat 1 Riverside Dr #14 Sleepy Hollow NY �Exhibit #51 From: Patrick Munroe Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:21 PM To: Martin Rutyna <mrutyna@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Jared Rodriguez <jrodriguez@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; RSokolowski12@gmail.com; kirsten.hasemclaughlin@gmail.co; Matthew Arone <marone@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Kevin Smith <ksmith@sleepyhollowny.gov>; barbarajcarr@verizon.net; barbara_carr@itav10591.org; c1arina@aol.com; Carol Vinzant <carolvinzant@gmail.com>; tucker.ej@gmail.co; fay.serafica@gmail.co; gbarlocher@gmail.co; Heiditorpey@yahoo.com; dkgirl0804@gmail.co; kdeuel123@aol.co; lrjeili@gmail.com; mandysgoff@gmail.co; kdeuel.123@aol.com; pond48@verizon.net; eng_nora@hotmail.co; smclean0215@gmail.com; AstarMILLER@gmail.com Subject: Reject 4-story bldg proposal ****[CAUTION: This email originated from an external source. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.]**** Please reject the proposal for a 4-story building on Route 9 up the hill from Lawrence Avenue. It would be more of the Edge-on-Hudson ugliness that has decimated the character of our historic rivertown. Munroe Muroe Broadway Hollow NY 10591 2983 Sonya Patrick 63 New Sleepy 914-631- �Exhibit #52 From: Jennifer Ostfield Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:18 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Zoning board mtg 7/16 Hi SeanPlease note my dismay in the proposed redevelopment of 308-315 Broadway. The creation of a storage facility on that site would be a huge and ugly stain to the fabric of Sleepy Hollow. Such an enormous building does not belong on Broadway or on that lot. It will dwarf the houses on Lawrence Street, it would cause untold traffic issues on Route 9 and is frankly misplaced in the Village.Its consideration at one of the worst intersections in Sleepy Hollow is mind boggling. Please note my disapproval of this project at the meeting tonight. Thank you very much. Jennifer Ostfield 32 Hemlock Drive Sleepy Hollow 10591 ajbhostfield@gmail.com �Exhibit #53 From: Ashley Perkins Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:16 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject Opposition to Variance Application for 309-315 North Broadway Dear Sean and Paula, I hope you are both well. I’m writing to express my strong opposition to the variance request that would allow for a structure taller than currently permitted by our zoning code, with the stated intention of facilitating the development of a self-storage facility at 309–315 North Broadway. I respectfully urge the Board to deny this request and uphold the zoning regulations already in place. As a Sleepy Hollow resident and community member, I hope the board will prioritize our community and maintain the integrity of our existing zoning framework, rather than approve an exception that may serve a single property owner at the expense of the community’s vision and values. This feels like a disruption to the town of Sleepy Hollow and it will be placed in a very undesirable location if approved. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I appreciate all that you both do for the town! Sincerely, Ashley Perkins 107 Farrington Ave, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 �Exhibit #54 From: Alan Perlman Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:23 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: 309-315 North Broadway Proposal Hello Mr. McCarthy: I am writing to express my concern with the application on the table to build a self storage facility where the current River Rock company sits. That type of business would be an extremely sore sight for that part of the main stretch through our downtown, and I would strongly encourage different proposals be asked for/considered before awarding this kind of a business, which belongs more in office parks or land not as prime to the revival of our downtown area. Thank you for your consideration. Best, Alan Perlman 16 Pokahoe Dr, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 617.312.9756 �Exhibit #55 From: Meghan Raderstrong Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:40 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Self storage facility Hi Sean, This is Meghan Raderstrong, your neighbor on Spruce St in Sleepy Hollow. I am a volunteer with the ambulance corps and a parent to two young kids who walk and bike in and out of Webber park daily. I am very against the zoning variance requested by Dibble landscaping to transform their lot into a self-storage facility. Their requests to build a structure that is 10 feet from the street and 35 feet tall is in clear excess of the law -- and I feel strongly that its construction will only further exacerbate the town's already harrowing traffic issues on Rte 9. I strongly urge you and your colleagues to deny this variance. Sincerely, Meghan Raderstrong �Exhibit #56 From: Jared Rodriguez Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:01 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: ZBA Hearing Comments 309-315 N Broadway Hi Sean and Paula, I hope you are well. As a resident of Sleepy Hollow's Downtown, I'd like to join my fellow residents and voice my opposition to the ZBA's possibility of granting a zoning variance, requested as a result of self-created hardships by the applicant proposing a self-storage facility at 309-315 North Broadway. Please extend my comments to the ZBA for their consideration and please enter these comments into the record: 1. The height, bulk and lot coverage proposed is well beyond the zoning regulations of the Village and represents a disregard for the intent of those regulations. 2. As such, the proposed facility is very much out of scale and character with this neighborhood, in particular, it overshadows the homes on Lawrence Avenue quite significantly. 3. With it's lack of retail and opaque and non-active, anti-pedestrian ground floor, the building would create a dampening effect on several key goals articulated in the Village's Comprehensive Plan, including but not limited to walkability, tourism, historic preservation, character and sustainability. 4. While I understand the site use is not in question, self-storage is an extractive industry quite literally "sucking" wealth out of a community without returning generative economic impacts to its host neighborhood. 5. Self storage exacerbates the global environmental crisis by creating additional demand for consumer products and burdening solid waste facilities when these stored produces are eventually discarded to landfill. 6. The Village, region and State faces an acute affordable housing crisis, which necessitates the production of additional housing units, particularly within walkable and transit accessible neighborhoods like Sleepy Hollow. The site of this proposed storage facility currently is occupied by several affordable housing units and could otherwise support additional housing development. We cannot afford to displace existing residents. 7. The proposed building is significantly deleterious to and diminishing of the integrity of nearby national historic sites like the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow and Philipsburg Manor. Best Regards, Jared Rodriguez Resident, Kendall Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY Jared Rodriguez �Exhibit #57 From: Alex Saltzman Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:28 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: 309 N Broadway Hi Sean, I'm writing to register my opposition to the proposed self storage building at 309 N Broadway. This is not an appropriate use within the Village and it goes against the Village's Comprehensive Plan. This use is not contextual within the Village and should not be allowed by the ZBA. Sincerely, Alex Saltzman 212 Legend Drive Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 �Exhibit #58 From: Nils Sanderson Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:23 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: 309-315 North Broadway Dr. Mr McCarthy, I have reviewed the ZBA application submitted by Karl Dibble, KWD Realty for 309-315 North Broadway, and could not be more opposed to this proposal. As a Sleepy Hollow resident, I strongly urge the Zoning Board of Appeals to reject the application. The setback, height, and lot coverage variances being sought are not at all in keeping with the quality and character of that properties' context. This property occupies an important high visibility location along North Broadway in establishing the visual identity of the Village. The proposed elevations are a poor attempt to mask the hulking monolithic program that adds nothing to actual pedestrian activation of this historic corridor. Pedestrian safety is highly compromised at the intersection of Rt 9 and 448. By allowing the setback variance, the ZBA would be decreasing the visibility of southbound traffic, and contributing to the public safety problem. Alos, after reviewing the site plan, it appears the extra parking and vehicular traffic will place an added burden at a sensitive intersection that is already under review by the State DOT. I would also question whether the proposed massing provides adequate access and clearance around the building for fire truck access. Sincerely, Nils Sanderson, AIA �Exhibit #59 From: Liz Santillanes Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:36 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Paula Mccarthy pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposition to Proposed Variance for “Dibble’s Lot” on Route 9 Dear Mr. McCarthy and Ms. McCarthy, I’m writing as a concerned resident of Sleepy Hollow regarding the request for a variance to develop “Dibble’s Lot” on Route 9 into a 10,000-squarefoot self-storage facility. I strongly urge the Village to deny this request. This site sits at a key gateway to our commercial downtown. Approving a variance for a storage facility—especially of this scale—would not only diminish the character of this highly visible location but also work against ongoing efforts to foster a walkable, welcoming, and economically thriving village center. Please keep the long-term vision and best interests of our community in mind as you review this request. Our village deserves thoughtful development that enhances our charm and supports local vitality—not one that turns away opportunity in favor of low-engagement, industrial-style use. Thank you for your consideration and continued service to our community. Sincerely, Liz Santillanes Sleepy Hollow Resident �Exhibit #60 From: JAMES SANTO Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:38 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: storage unit proposal Sean, We oppose this plan. I am sure there other projects the village can consider for this space. Sounds like recipe for disaster. Route 9 is a highly traveled road and the spot considered is on an incline. I hope the village moves to disallow this project and anything similar. Sincerely, James and Lisa Santo 29 Hemlock Drive Sleepy Hollow, NY Sent from my iPhone �Exhibit #61 From: Denise Scaglione Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:17 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Opposition to 309-315 N. Broadway Proposal Dear Sean, I would like to submit comments to the Planning Board and ZBA on the 309-315 N Broadway. As a resident, I am opposed to the proposed development currently in front of the ZBA and Planning Board. It is extremely large and out of proportion to the character of Broadway. It is also extremely large compared to surrounding buildings in the area. I believe it would be detrimental to the current and future use of Broadway. The number of driveways proposed will increase risk to pedestrians on a highly traveled sidewalk, including where students walk to and from school. It is out of character and detrimental to the historic character of the neighborhood. The requested variance is not befitting of the neighborhood and I urge the ZBA to deny it, and the Planning Board to consider the above listed concerns in their review of the proposal. Thanks, Denise Scaglione �Exhibit #62 From: Rebecca Scarpati Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:31 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Variance for approval for a storage facility Dear Sean, Just wanted to state that Anthony and I are vehemently opposed to giving a variance for the proposed storage facility on Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Rebecca and Anthony Scarpati 31 Hemlock Dr Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #63 From: Eliza Schafler Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:58 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: No Self-Storage Facility on Broadway Dear Sean and Paula, I hope you are well. As a resident of Sleepy Hollow's Downtown, I am writing to oppose a zoning variance that would permit a self-storage facility to be built at 309315 North Broadway. Please extend my comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their consideration: 1. The need for a variance was self-created by the applicant. 2. The height, bulk and lot coverage proposed is beyond the zoning regulations of the Village. 3. The proposed facility is out of scale and character with this neighborhood. In particular, it overshadows the homes on Lawrence Avenue significantly. 4. With its lack of retail and anti-pedestrian friendly ground floor, the building would be counterproductive to walkability, tourism, historic preservation, character, and sustainability (key goals in the Village's Comprehensive Plan). 5. Self-storage is an extractive, blight-promoting industry that removes wealth from a community without returning generative economic impacts to its host neighborhood. 6. Self storage is not environmentally friendly because it continually discards abandoned products to landfill. 7. The site of this proposed storage facility currently is occupied by several naturally occurring affordable housing units and could otherwise support additional housing development. We cannot afford to displace existing residents and desperately need affordable housing. 8. The proposed building is significantly deleterious to and diminishing of the integrity of nearby national historic sites like the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow and Philipsburg Manor. These sites are of national significance, and provide for the foundation of the American story. They must not be impacted by misguided adjacent development. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Eliza Schalfer Resident, Sleepy Hollow, NY �Exhibit #64 From: Erica Schmidt Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:06 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concern About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Erica Schmidt 326 Horseman Blvd erica g. schmidt ericagschmidt@gmail.com �Exhibit #65 From: Maggie Schnog Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:10 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Concern About Proposed Self-Storage Facility on North Broadway Dear Mr. McCarthy, I am writing to share my concern about the proposed self-storage facility on Rt 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow. As a resident and member of the community, I believe this project would negatively impact the character and walkability of our historic village. A large self-storage building with no ground-floor retail does not align with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and I worry it could set a precedent for future development that doesn’t serve local families or small businesses. I respectfully urge the Village to explore alternatives that would better enhance and support our vibrant, walkable community. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Maggie Schnog 2 Maxwell Dr. �Exhibit #66 From: Jeremy Siegel Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:04 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Cc: Margot Stamas Subject: Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Dear Sean and Paula, Jeremy Siegel & Margot Stamas of 60 Hemlock Dr here. Wanted to drop you a note voicing our opposition to KWD's application, particularly the variances requested. We are deeply concerned on a few levels: - The new facility being right on top of the road and taller than current zoning law allows will be an absolute eyesore. Its proximity to Beekman Ave, the Restoration, and the Cemetary make this especially problematic considering the village's increasing popularity as a tourist destination. - Construction of the new facility will cause major traffic issues during construction and ongoing in an already crowded corridor of Rt 9 - Further, the variances don't actually serve the village and its needs. For certain, self-storage is useful especially for residents downtown, but there is a TON of space for facilities like this in nearby industrial areas (e.g. Elmsford). If KWD owns the land they should be allowed to do what they want with it, but within zoning law. I sincerely hope these concerns will be taken into consideration. I appreciate your attention and service! All the best, Jeremy �Exhibit #67 From: Benjie Sirota Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:36 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Re: 309-315 North Broadway comments I also just noticed that the applicant is asking for a variety of variances which I believe should not be granted on this large of a building. Why would we be granting a storage facility additional lot coverage or an additional story? It doesn't make any sense and impedes pedestrians and neighbors in the village. It's clearly out of context and scale for the village. Benjamin Sirota Beonjie@gmail.com �Exhibit #68 From: Benjie Sirota Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:45 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: 309-315 North Broadway comments Hi SeanThis zoning application for a ground up storage facility is a bit shocking to see on this site. First off, I don't understand how this grand attempt to "fit in" to the local context will make financial sense. The topography and site restraints clearly show that this site is not adequate for this typology. The project also doesn't include any ground floor commercial rental space even though it's in the village commercial district. Is there a high demand for self storage in the commercial district? I know there is a high demand for ground floor commercial space. This project will also create new traffic safety issues with the two access points on a hill at an existing traffic light that already has safety issues. In regards to the architectural style, it's a hot mess of 90s mall architecture and a suburban strip mall design that doesn't add any value to our historic village. Are the windows fake? The cornices are fiberglass and bricks are panels. How could this building ever be able to be reused when the financial plan doesn't work out? Benjamin Sirota Beonjie@gmail.com �Exhibit #69 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Pamela Kroll Pamela Kroll 309-315 North Broadway Sirota2 7-16-25 Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:50:13 PM image001.png From: Benjie Sirota Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:36 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Re: 309-315 North Broadway comments I also just noticed that the applicant is asking for a variety of variances which I believe should not be granted on this large of a building. Why would we be granting a storage facility additional lot coverage or an additional story? It doesn't make any sense and impedes pedestrians and neighbors in the village. It's clearly out of context and scale for the village. Benjamin Sirota Beonjie@gmail.com �Exhibit #70 From: Ben Sklar Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:52 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposed Self Storage Facility on River Rock property Hello, I'm writing to note concern regarding the proposed self storage facility on the site of the River Rock business on Broadway. The publicly available proposal notes, accurately and at length, the ad hoc and unattractive aesthetic of that part of Broadway. The implication is that another unattractive, ad hoc building in the area wouldn't make a meaningful difference. As a resident of Sleepy Hollow, this feels like a short-sighted step in the wrong direction. While I agree with their description of the area, the solution isn't to keep building ugly structures, but to - slowly, intentionally - change the character of the area by being more selective in the kinds of development permitted. Self storage warehouses do not add to the appeal of our village, and structurally it would be a truly unappealing site as one drives on Broadway towards the heart of Sleepy Hollow. Moreover, by further aggravating the unappealing nature of the area, it would suppress any future interest in high-value development along that corridor. I also question their assertion that residents of The Edge require additional storage. Both Daymark and Northlight advertise on-site storage for residents, while the townhomes tend to be generously sized. None of this suggests a need for a 100k sqft self storage warehouse. While I won't be able to attend tonight's meeting in person, I hope these concerns are considered as part of the discussion. Best, Ben Sklar 30 Fremont Road Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #71 From: Jennifer Toffoloni Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:43 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposed self storage facility on Broadway Hello, My name is Jennifer Toffoloni, a resident on Lawrence Ave in Sleepy Hollow. I am deeply concerned about the proposed storage facility. As a resident of the inner village, I believe a self-storage facility would run counter to any efforts to calm traffic on Rte 9 and to make this historic village more walkable, more livable, and also more appealing to tourists. I am writing this afternoon asking the planning board not to allow this variance. Thank you, Jennifer Toffoloni �Exhibit #72 From: Elizabeth Tucker Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:58 AM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: variance request by Dibble Dear Sean, I am writing to urge the planning board not to allow the variance requested by Karl Dibble for his property on Rte. 9. I am a resident of Webber Park and a member of the Safe Streets for All steering committee. In Webber Park we successfully campaigned to get a crosswalk installed at Gordon Ave. and Lawrence St. to enable parents to walk safely to and from Morse School with their children. Further improvements will be provided by DOT's Route 9 Complete Streets redesign project, which in June presented its plans to narrow the roadway in this location. I am also part of the team of volunteers who care for the beautiful and pioneering garden at Statue Island, designed by Margie Ruddick and installed by the village for the express purpose of making our famous tourist site more attractive. We have been striving to make our historic neighborhood more beautiful and sustainable, and safer for the families who live here. A self-storage facility runs counter to all those efforts. Thank you, Elizabeth Tucker 135 Gordon Ave. Sleepy Hollow �Exhibit #73 From: Daphne Uviller Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 3:47 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: please reject the variance being considered tonight Dear Mr. McCarthy and planning board / zoning board, Please reject the appeal for a variance that would allow a self-storage building to be erected on the location where River Rock now exists on Route 9. I used to live in Poughkeepsie and I watched as Route 9 up there lost any sunlight, green or space to the behemoths that now line the mini-highway. We can learn from those devastating zoning errors. I realize that the seller of River Rock will not make a rejection easy, but this is a critical inflection point in the evolution of the look and feel of our small village, which is struggling to attract more business. This proposed storage unit would be a huge blow to the efforts to continually increase the charm of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Whether this monstrosity is four stories or (obviously) six, I urge you to deny this variance. Thank you for considering my input. Sincerely, Daphne Uviller 3 Manor Close ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daphne Uviller co-director, Community Wardrobe �Exhibit #74 From: Michael Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:39 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Fw: Urgent - comments on SH ZBA tonight Sean, as I receive these emails, quite frequently, I could not help to comment on this one. Rte 9 is a State Rd, it is not the downtown for Sleepy Hollow. There really isn't any residential to speak of on the section of Rte 9. And, storage facilities do not produce traffic as some are suggesting. Oh, and currently the site is a business. People have to come and pickup whatever it is they are purchasing from them. I have lived in the Tarrytowns my entire life (70yrs). Everyone moved here for for a reason. Why does everyone want to change here? Sorry to add to the onslaught. Just trying to give a little balance. . �Exhibit #75 From: Carol Vinzant Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:34 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Dibble Hi Mr. McCarthyPlease reject the zoning variance request from Karl Dibble for the proposed large storage facility on Route 9. Storage facilities are great for property owners to maximize their resale value. But it would not add anything positive to our community. Over the last few years, Sleepy Hollow has managed to attract and nurture so many interesting, independent businesses (Beekman Ale, Sleepy Hollow Books, Sleepy Coffee, etc.) that serve our community and make it a town that's fun to visit. This proposal would help Dibble, but not the community. Thanks, Carol Vinzant 212-979-5327 41 New Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 �Exhibit #76 From: Anne White Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:07 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Strongly opposed to storage facility on Broadway Sean, I just became aware that this proposal was coming before the Zoning Board this evening. I don't have time to write at length, but I think such a use is absolutely not what we need at this location as Broadway transitions from Historic Hudson and the Old Dutch Church to the Beekman Avenue entrance to downtown Sleepy Hollow, as pedestrians, bicyclists and cars arrive from the north. Dead storage does not add anything to our Village plans for enlivening the downtown. Thanks, Sean. Anne White 3301 Kendal Way 612-396-3111 �Exhibit #77 From: Alberta M. Williams-Jarane Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 5:57 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Proposed Development To whom it may concern, I am writing to voice my concern about the proposed storage facility on Broadway. These types of business spaces are antithetical to downtown business development – their massive footprints are an eyesore, decrease foot traffic, and produce little tax revenue. This would actively deter future businesses from entering the primary foot path connecting downtown Sleepy Hollow to its historic tourist destinations. Further, I question the assertion that residents of The Edge require additional storage. Both Daymark and Northlight advertise on-site storage for residents, while the townhomes tend to be generously sized. None of this suggests a need for a 100K sq ft self storage warehouse. Elmsford should not be the business development model for our village. Cordially, Alberta Williams-Jarane Sent from my iPhone �Exhibit #78 From: Joey Ziarko Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:46 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov>; Paula Mccarthy <pmccarthy@sleepyhollowny.gov> Subject: Building Height Variance for landscaping lot - NO!! Hi Sean and Paula My name is Joey Ziarko and I live in Sleepy Hollow with my wife and family and I own a local small business. I heard the news that the owner of the landscaping lot across from Open Door on Route 9 is requesting a variance on the height limit for his buildable area. The village SHOULD NOT approve this variance!! We need to enforce the building code as written. Sleepy Hollow has so much potential to attract unique, local businesses that reflect the authentic character of our historic community. It would be such a shame to see that space be used for an oversized building that does ZERO for the Sleepy Hollow community. Please do not approve this variance. 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