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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -APPROVED
November 7, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:01 p.m. The Chair noted that a
quorum was present.
Present:

Richard Weiss, Chairman
Karin Adir
Ralph Gunderman
Doug Maass

Absent:

Terence McGlynn

Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector, Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Announcements:
None.
Agenda:
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4)

Thomas &amp; Jana Phipps
22 Farrington Avenue
George Samaras
76 Chestnut St
Other
Minutes for October 2007

1) Thomas &amp; Jana Phipps

22 Farrington Avenue

Subdivision
Parking lot for 175 Valley St

Subdivision -

The Chair stated that the Committee had received a survey and a coastal assessment form.
Jana Phipps is the applicant and is representing this application.
Jana Phipps stated that her property is almost ½ acre. She stated that she wants to sub-divide a
portion of her property and sell it to her neighbor located on Bellwood Avenue. She stated that
her neighbor wants to purchase the property to expand their existing garden. She stated that the
proposed sub-division would not create an additional buildable lot.
Karin Adir asked if the existing retaining wall would be removed.
Jana Phipps responded that she did not know.
Ralph Gunderman stated that this application does not appear to be within the Committee’s
purview.
Sean McCarthy stated that this is really a lot line adjustment.
Ralph Gunderman made a motion that this application is not applicable to the LWRP. Karin
Adir seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

�2) George Samaras

76 Chestnut St

Parking lot for 175 Valley St -

George Samaras is the owner and is representing this application along with project architect,
Joseph Ferotta.
Sean McCarthy stated that this property was previously before the Committee with a proposal
for several townhouses and restaurant parking. He stated that this revised proposal only
includes parking for the restaurant and no townhouses.
He stated that 6 parking spaces are reserved for the existing 3-family residence.
Sean McCarthy stated that since the two properties connect, there have been discussions about
constructing a connecting path.
Ralph Gunderman asked about the increase restaurant size and number of required parking
spaces for the restaurant.
Joseph Ferotta stated that the number of parking spaces is based on the number of tables. He
stated that 1 parking space per 5 seats is required. He stated that the parking requirements have
been met.
Ralph Gunderman stated that the parking for the restaurant would be an improvement to the
area.
There was an open discussion on whether the Committee is evaluating the parking for the
restaurant or for the 3-family house.
Ralph Gunderman stated that Policy 1-(i) is applicable to this application.
Sean McCarthy stated that this parking lot will comply with the Village code regarding
drainage, lighting, etc.
Doug Maass stated that Policy 1-(j) is applicable as well.
There was an open discussion on providing an abbreviated version of the LWRP policies to the
Committee members.
Ralph Gunderman stated that this application is an upgrade from the existing vacant lot.
Doug Maass made a motion that this application is minimally applicable with Policies 1(i) and
1(j) but consistent with the LWRP. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

3) Other Ralph Gunderman stated that 315 North Broadway (Karl Dibble’s property) is currently
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�storing large construction vehicles on the property. He stated that this existing property set-up
was not what was approved by the Committee.
Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has been notified of this violation already. He stated
that the owner is before the Planning Board for an amended site plan approval.
Ralph Gunderman asked about the Village’s recourse.
Sean McCarthy responded that the owner is given a notice giving them some time to correct the
violation. He stated that if the issue is not corrected, then a summons will be issued.

Sean McCarthy gave an update on the Peabody field wetlands application.

The Committee expressed concerns about filling their current (2) vacancies.
Ralph Gunderman stated that an ideal candidate would be someone who lived outside of the
manor. He also stated that Karin Adir is the only female member on the Committee.

Karin Adir asked about the stop work order for 22 Lakeview Drive.
Sean McCarthy responded that the application would be before the Committee soon.

4) Minutes The minutes from the October 2007 meeting were reviewed.
Doug Maass made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ralph Gunderman seconded.
It was unanimous (4-0).

Adjourned at 8:39 pm.

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