Architectural Review Board

Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 1 Meeting location: Nyack Village Hall Meeting called to order = 7:04pm Present: Greg Healey Acting Chair Laurie Steinhorst Member Scott O’Neill Member Toma Holley Member Maren Robertson Alternate Member Manny Carmona Building Inspector Walter Sevastian Village Attorney Note: Meeting order varied from agenda for several applicants: #16 was allowed to go first, since extensive review was not required. #s 1, 3 & 4: no applicant was present, but were reviewed at the end of the meeting. Meeting minutes will retain agenda number in order they were reviewed. 16. 129 First Avenue. Martin Vitale, Sr. Application for change of use from a two family residential to four family. Application presented by: Nick Caesar, Caesar Engineering Board discussion: Since there is no alteration to the exterior of the building, and only interior changes have been applied for, which the ARB has no purview on, the members agree that the application does not need to be ruled on by the ARB. Application is complete. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Holley. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application does not need to be ruled on by ARB and is complete. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Healey. Approved by 5-0 vote. Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 2 2. 106 Main Street. Travel Smoke Shop. Continuation of sign application. Application presented by: Marte Shinin (sp.), Hispana Signs Board discussion: Applicant was given conditional approval in July, 2022 by building dept., since July meeting was cancelled. Since June meeting, applicant proceeded with revising signage based on discussion with ARB in June. Signage was completed and installed prior to Sept. meeting. ARB members agree the design, size, shape & look of the new signage is accepted. However, sign is internally illuminated, which is prohibited in the DMU-1 zone. Applicant was instructed the internal illumination for the sign cannot be used. ARB members told applicant they may add external illumination for the sign, which can be sent for review and decision by ARB via email. (do not have to appear before ARB again in person) Applicant was also advised they can apply for a variance through the building dept to allow for internal illumination if they wish. Public Comment: None Public portion had remained open from June, 2022 meeting. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Conditional approval providing internal illumination is no longer used. Applicant may send plan for external illumination to ARB via building dept for review / decision if they wish. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 5-0 vote. 5. 188 Main Street. Butsko Beauty Industry. Application for signage. Application presented by: Aliaksandra Butsko Board discussion: Applicant was given conditional approval in July, 2022 by building dept., since July meeting was cancelled. Signage was completed and installed prior to Sept. meeting. ARB members agree look and design of sign is accepted. Size and shape is acceptable. However, Sign does not meet 8 foot clearance as required by village code. Applicant will have Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 3 to relocate sign to be mounted higher to meet regulations. Applicant was also advised they can apply for a variance through the building dept. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Conditional approval providing sign is relocated to meet 8’ clearance requirement. Motion by member Steinhorst, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 6. 66 Main Street. Dolce Vita. Application for signage. Application presented by: Ron Troiano Board discussion: Signage was completed and installed prior to Sept. meeting. Signage replaces existing signs. Same location and size as previous. Replaced with carved HDU panels. ARB members agree the design, size, shape & look of the new signage is acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Signage is approved Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 7. 7 South Highland Avenue. Gateway Lofts. Continuation of application for temporary signage. Application presented by: Elan Sasson Board discussion: Application was reviewed at June, 2022 meeting. At that meeting, ARB requested applicant reduce size of larger banner facing Main St. and remove some of the wording. Since then, Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 4 application was revised and resubmitted. Applicant was given conditional approval in July, 2022 by building dept., since July meeting was cancelled. Signage was completed and installed prior to Sept. meeting. ARB members agree the new signage is acceptable. ARB discussed defining the temporary nature of the signage and how long they will remain up. ARB members agree temporary banners are allowed to stay up for 6 months from date of Sept 21, 2022 meeting. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Temporary signage is approved, and should be removed on or by March 21, 2022. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Healey. Approved by 5-0 vote. 8. 10 Sickles Avenue. Alice Montero. Application to convert garage to living space. Application presented by: Alice Montero Board discussion: Discussed changing garage door to wall with windows, replace window on south wall and door on east next to garage door. Wall portion to be replaced with brick matching existing house as close as possible. ARB members agree design and look of alterations are acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member O’Neill. Approved by 5-0 vote. Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 5 9. 43 N Midland Avenue. Michael Shilale. Application for addition and conversion from one family to a two family. Application presented by: Michael Shilale Board discussion: Discussed details of addition, repainting house to match. Discussed preservation of architectural details in eaves facing Midland Ave and repainting to match new color scheme. ARB members agree the scope, look and design of the addition and alterations is acceptable. Applicant agreed to repaint garage as well. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Holley. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 10. 245 N. Midland Avenue. Paul Tong. Application for change of use. Application presented by: Kier Levesque Board discussion: This is a resubmission for re-approval of a previously accepted application (twice). Discussed changes to façade, window & door locations, and type. Further reviewed additional changes including revision to roof line. Proximity to edge of property next to road(s) limits scope and allowable changes. ARB members agree the change of use, revisions and exterior alterations will be an improvement and are acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Approved by vote 5-0 Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 6 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 11. 37 S. Mill Street. Erich Werner. Application to enclose existing rear porch. Application presented by: Daria Tutko, D R Pilla Engineering Board discussion: Discussed demolition of existing concrete stairs and substructure, to be replaced with bath on main level and new entryway on basement level. New basement door can open inward according to code, and egress door being eliminated on main level at back of house is not required. New siding to be replaced in kind to match existing. ARB members agree the design & look of the addition / alteration is acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Holley. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 12. 71 Jefferson Street. Michael Artin. Application for small addition. Application presented by: Walter Aurell Board discussion: Discussed scope of addition and new deck. Addition to be painted to match white similar to porch at front of house. Will use clapboard siding, seamed galvanized roof. ARB members agree the design & look of the addition is acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Approved by vote 5-0 Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 7 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 13. 90 N. Broadway. Walter Aurell. Application to convert garage into art studio. Application presented by: Walter Aurell Board discussion: Discussed details of garage exterior alterations. South side of garage faces Hopper House, and plans include trellis and greenery on exterior to enhance natural look. ARB members agree the design & look of the alterations and addition is acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member O’Neill, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 14. 29 Main Street. Stephen Lubeck. Application for windows/doors Application presented by: Kier Levesque Board discussion: Discussed details of replacing door and adding new window. There are no additional exterior alterations. ARB members agree the revisions are acceptable. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Holley. Approved by vote 5-0 Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 8 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 5-0 vote. 15. 120 Sixth Avenue. Robert Knoebel. Application to install generator. Application presented by: Robert Knobel Board discussion: Generator has already been installed as shown in application. Photos presented show generator as installed in current location. ARB members agree the location of the generator acceptable, but recommend the owner plant additional bushes / shrubs matching existing greenery on property to hide generator as much as possible as long as it will not interfere with service and/or function. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member O’Neill. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Approved by vote 5-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented, with recommendation to plant additional greenery around generator to camouflage it as much as possible. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Holley. Approved by 5-0 vote. 1. 166 Main Street. The Wild Radish (Formerly True Food). Signage. Application presented by: * No applicant present Board discussion: Board members reviewed application and find information is sufficient and acceptable based on the application alone. Public Comment: No public present Conclusion: Architectural Review Board Sept 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 9 Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Holley, 2nd by member Steinhorst. Approved by 5-0 vote. 3. 108 Main Street. Brasserie D. Application for signage. Application presented by: * No applicant present Board discussion: Board members reviewed application and find information is sufficient and acceptable based on the application alone. Public Comment: No public present Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Holley, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 5-0 vote. 4. 256 Main Street. Papaw’s Dog House. Application for signage. Application presented by: * No applicant present Board discussion: Board members reviewed application and find information is sufficient and acceptable based on the application alone. Public Comment: No public present Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 5-0 vote. Adjournment 9:00pm