Architectural Review Board

Architectural Review Board Dec 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 1 Meeting location: Nyack Village Hall Meeting called to order = 7:08pm Present: Greg Healey Acting Chair Laurie Steinhorst Member Scott O’Neill Member Maren Robertson Alternate Member Manny Carmona Building Inspector Walter Sevastian Village Attorney 1. 188 N Broadway. Kelly Colquitt. Application for one story addition over garage as well as exterior alterations to home. Application presented by: William Pfaff, Architect Board discussion: Reviewed alterations to exterior, including new façade and window changes, plus addition of second floor over garage and dormers in roof. Footprint of house will remain the same. Addition of overhang over garage door is attempt to make it look more centered. Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Steinhorst. Approved by vote 4-0 Conclusion: Application approved as presented. Motion by member Robertson, 2nd by member Steinhorst. Approved by 4-0 vote. Architectural Review Board Dec 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 2 2. 18 Route 59. Mobil Gas Station. Application for signage. Application presented by: Tom Walsh Board discussion: Documents provided show conflicting heights (25’ & 30’) Application has several items that are non compliant with village code and will require a variance (out of the purview of ARB). ARB recommends the applicant keep the height at 25’ per regulation, as well as reduce square footage of sign to regulation. Presenter stated the signs are based on smallest standard sign already. 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 4-0 Conclusion: ARB recommends applicant keep height at 25’ and change square footage to regulation size. Board accepts appearance of signs as presented. Remaining items out of purview of ARB. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 4-0 vote. 3. 42 Burd Street. Gisondi Properties. Application to convert office building into 4 unit multiple dwelling. Application presented by: Edward Swaby, Architect Board discussion: Application was previously presented to ARB in 2019, and accepted with suggestions. Resubmission has not changed. Reviewed details of application including ‘stone’ façade, siding and parking layout. Upon review of application, the board finds proposal conflicts with actual building. Board is requesting the applicant provide colored renderings, sample of actual stone façade material to be used. Also discussed new siding material that should be used and/or repainted. If existing siding is wood / clapboard, it is OK to paint existing and new material should match and be a durable material such as wood, clapboard or hardie board. Aluminum or vinyl should not be used to prevent vandalism / damage since side of building is adjacent to sidewalk, as well as does not visually match surrounding buildings. Application as presented shows parking within Architectural Review Board Dec 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 3 5 ft of front of building which is believed to be a code violation, this will have to be resubmitted and reviewed by building inspector. (out of purview of ARB) Public Comment: None Opened on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Closed on motion by member Healey, 2nd member Robertson. Approved by vote 4-0 Conclusion: Application given conditional approval; Siding should be hardie board or similar durable material, not vinyl nor aluminum. Applicant is to provide samples and specs of the actual ‘stone’ material and provide colored renderings of the final appearance as planned. Samples and renderings shall be provided to the building dept., for consideration and final ruling of ARB members before next month’s meeting. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 4-0 vote. 4. 2 Laveta Place. DR Pilla. Application for exterior alterations. Application presented by: Dominick Pilla, Owner Board discussion: Discussed proposed alterations to building. Area of work in proposal includes roof, tower and ornamental elements. Goal of this phase of project is to begin to restore house to its original shape and look. House has been altered by previous owners, current owner wants to restore it as it was. 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 4-0 Conclusion: Application is accepted as presented. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member Robertson. Approved by 4-0 vote. Architectural Review Board Dec 21, 2022 Minutes pg. 4 5. 28 S Franklin Street. Rockland Pride Center. Application for exterior alterations. Application presented by: * No applicant present Board discussion: Board members reviewed application and find information is sufficient to rule on based on the application alone. Reviewed exterior alterations and changes. Public Comment: No public present Conclusion: Application is conditionally accepted with the following requests: Applicant should provide window and door cutsheets, and provide gooseneck light spec sheet. Requested documents / specifications shall be provided to the building dept., for consideration and final ruling of ARB members before next month’s meeting. Motion by member Healey, 2nd by member O’Neill. Approved by 4-0 vote. Adjournment 8:15pm