Architectural Review Board
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, NY · October 28, 2020
Agenda
Architectural Review Board
Department of Planning & Community Development
City Hall - Roosevelt Square
Mount Vernon, New York 10550-2060
(914) 699-7230
Shawyn Patterson-Howard John Humbach
Mayor Chair
MEETING AGENDA
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING
A regular meeting of the Architectural Review Board will be held on Wednesday,
October 28,2020 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM (https://zoom.us/). The Architectural
Review Board Work Session will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6:00
PM via ZOOM.
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ITEM #1 ROLL CALL
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM #3 PUBLIC MEETING
3.1 Case No. 12-2020 23 South Terrace Avenue (Section 164.76, Block 1064,
Lot 34) Located in the MVW-T Zoning District.
The applicant, Leoyla Ginyard represented by Empire Solar Solutions, seeks to
install 45 solar panels and 2 inverters on the roof. A Certificate of Appropriateness
is required.
SEQRA Determination: This action is a “Type II” action; therefore, ending the
SEQRA process.
3.2 Case No. 13-2020 179 Audubon Avenue (Section 165.34, Block 2130, Lot
5) Located in the R1-7 Zoning District.
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The applicant, Nikeisha Echevestre, seeks to construct a second-story addition, a
new gable garage roof, new windows, and interior alterations. A Certificate of
Appropriateness is required.
SEQRA Determination: This action is a “Type II” action; therefore, ending the
SEQRA process.
3.3 Case No. 15-2020 443 South 7th Avenue (Section 169.38, Block 3072, Lot
37) Located in the RMF-6.75 Zoning District.
The applicant, 263 Rich Avenue LLC represented by Dennis Douglas P.E., P.C.,
seeks to construct a new 2 family dwelling. A Certificate of Appropriateness is
required.
SEQRA Determination: This action is a “Type II” action; therefore, ending the
SEQRA process.
3.4 Case No. 16-2020 260 East Devonia Avenue (Section 165.24, Block 2244,
Lot 6) Located in the R1-4.5 Zoning District.
The applicant, Manny Properties LLC represented by Shahin Badaly, P.E., seeks to
construct a new 2-story, 1-family detached residence. A Certificate of
Appropriateness is required.
SEQRA Determination: This action is a “Type II” action; therefore, ending the
SEQRA process.
3.5 Lead Agency Notice/ City Council Recommendation In accordance with
Article XI-Section 3 of the Zoning Code, “If any amendment is to be considered
by the City Council, it shall be referred for review and report to the Planning Board,
the Corporation Counsel and any other board (ARB), agency or official of the City
which the City Council deems appropriate.”
• 1 Wartburg Place (Section 165.42, Block 2160, Lot 1) and (Section 165.50,
Block 2194, Lot 4) and (Section 165.51, Block 2194, Lot 5)
The applicant, Wartburg, represented by William Null, Esq., seeks to rezone the
Wartburg site to the RMF-SC (Senior Citizen Housing Floating Zone) Designation.
SEQRA Determination: This “Unlisted” action is coordinated review. The City
Council serves as the “Lead Agency” in accordance in SEQRA.
ITEM #4 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION (All administrative actions are Type II; ending
the SEQRA process.)
Zoning Board Referral
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According to Chapter 10-5(E)(1) of the City Charter, “The Architectural Review
Board is empowered to make recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals on
area variances.”
Reminder to applicants:
Sample of exterior finish materials must be presented at the meeting. Please
be advised that approval from the Architectural Review Board does not
constitute approval from the Buildings Department. Moreover, no work may
be performed until a Building Permit is granted and conspicuously posted at
the work site.
Darren Morton, Ed.D., CPRP
Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
cc: Mayor
Planning Commissioner
Corporation Counsel
City Clerk
Building Department
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