https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/bf8804154164753461294a9849bb60f4.pdf 6f7240550522ba39389e57ca36fc6435 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -APPROVED June 14, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:08 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Karin Adir Ralph Gunderman Doug Maass Terence McGlynn Absent: George Lence Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) Cortese Construction 2) Other 1) Cortese Construction – The Chair stated that this is a SEQRA Type II action and the Committee has limited jurisdiction on this application. He stated that the only policy that is applicable to this application is Policy 25a. The Chair recused himself from this agenda item. Ralph Gunderman was appointed as Acting Chairman. Chris Pateman is the project architect and is representing this application along with attorney, Richard Blancato and owner, Andrew Cortese. Chris Pateman spoke about the proposed single family residence. He spoke about the proposed views of the house. He presented a rendered photo of the proposed residence and the existing views. He stated that the original structure was reduced based on Village input on the massing. Richard Blancato stated that the Architectural Review Board recommended that the house be relocated as far to the rear of the property as possible. �Chris Pateman stated that the overall ridge height was reduced over 3-feet from what was originally proposed. Richard Blancato stated that Architectural Review Board approval is still needed. He also stated that the owner will keep as many existing trees on the site as possible. Ralph Gunderman asked Sean McCarthy when the sub-division was approved. Sean McCarthy responded that this sub-division was approved about 4 years ago. He stated that the sub-division was approved prior to the LWRP being adopted by the Village. Richard Blancato summarized the Waterfront Advisory Committee and Architectural Review Board process to date. Terence McGlynn asked about the square footage of the structure. Chris Pateman responded 4800 sf. Ralph Gunderman allowed public comments. Jim Leaper from 10 Birch Close asked about the ceiling height in the basement. Chris Pateman responded 10-feet. Jim Leaper asked if the ceiling height could be reduced to further lower the overall height of the structure. Chris Pateman responded that the impacts to the driveway grade into the garage would make the grade too steep. He also stated that there could be possible front yard drainage issues. He stated that the structure has already been reduced by over 3-feet. He stated that the first floor is already 4-feet below the road. Ana Maria McGiness from 12 Birch Close asked if the displayed elevation is the most current. Chris Pateman responded yes. Diane Coper-Bruning from 6 Birch Close asked if the applicant can provide another rendering from the river. Ralph Gunderman responded that the Committee is only concerned with views from public streets. Diane Coper-Bruning also stated that this is not a 2- ½ story house. Chris Pateman responded that the basement is a walk-out basement and is not included in the calculations. He also stated that the attic counts as a ½ story. Joan Levy-Weiss from 2 Terrace Close submitted photos of the winter views on Terrace Close. She stated that the view from Terrace Close is one of only two public views of the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow Manor. She stated that many residents visit the area specifically for the river views. She stated that the property is a very difficult property to develop. Ralph Gunderman asked about the date of purchase of the property. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, June 14, 2006 2 �Andrew Cortese responded that the property was purchased in December 2004. Richard Blancato stated that even a one-story house will impact the views of the river on the cul-de-sac. Chris Pateman stated that the proposed project fully complies with the Village zoning code. Richard Blancato stated that the applicant still needs to re-visit the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board. Ralph Gunderman stated that if the sub-division had been presented to the Planning Board subsequent to the Village amending the Consistency Review Law, it would not have been approved. It was agreed that the exact purchase date of the property will be verified. Ralph Gunderman stated that Policy 25a involves changes in scenic quality. He stated that the policy involves “avoiding impacting the views to the maximum extent practicable”. Doug Maass stated that another part of Policy 25a involves massing. He stated that a survey of the homes on his street resulted in an average of 2300 sf. He stated that the proposed house is more than double. He also stated that some additional trees should be removed to enhance the views of the river. Chris Pateman stated that the homes on Terrace Close are larger than 2300 sf. Richard Blancato stated that the review single family homes are exempt under SEQRA. He also stated that the Committee found Ichabod’s Landing to be consistent with the LWRP. Diane Coper-Bruning stated that this will set a precedent for future development in the Village. Sean McCarthy stated that the sub-division was approved in December 1994. He stated that the Consistency Review Law amendment was approved in April 2003. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to find this application inconsistent with Policy 25a. He stated that the obstruction of viewsheds from public property needed to be mitigated to the maximum extent practible. He stated that the applicant can take additional measures to make this project less of an impact on the scenic view sheds. Terence McGlynn seconded the motion. Doug Maass stated that the view shed can be improved by pruning the existing trees. He stated that the proposed structure can be reduced to minimize the impacts. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, June 14, 2006 3 �Karin Adir stated that any house built on the lot will block the view shed. She stated that the size of the house is a little large. Terence McGlynn stated that the proposed house does not comply with Policy 25a. The application was found to be inconsistent by a 3-1 vote (Adir opposed and the Richard Weiss abstained). Gunderman , Maass (4-0) 2) Other The Chair returned to the meeting. The July meeting date will be decided. Sean McCarthy stated that he spoke to the Mayor concerning the Committee’s two vacancies. Doug Maass asked if the spite hedge installed by the owners of the Fremont House property is under the Committee’s jurisdiction. The Chair responded that he would investigate LWRP policies. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village Code does not have any laws governing landscaping. He recommended checking the covenants of the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association. The Chair asked if the fence installed in the cemetery is permanent. Sean McCarthy responded that the fence is installed as a construction fence. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to adjourn. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). This was adjourned to the next meeting. Adjourned at 9:06 pm. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, June 14, 2006 4 � 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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