Architectural Review Board Meeting

Regular Meeting July 15, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Present: Maren Robertson Chairperson Laura Rothschild Member Scott O’Neill Member Laurie Steinhorst Member Donald Yacopino Chief Building Inspector Absent: Toma Holley Member Call to order: 7:00 pm Application 1: 32 Tallman Avenue. Application for a carport. Building Inspector Review: Two area variances are required from Article IV, VON§360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1 for: A. One side yard of 5 feet where 7.8 feet are required: B. Both side yards of 21.1 feet where 23.4 feet are required. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building inspector review 3. Home owner Jay Snyder and applicant’s architect Margret Fowler 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public; no public present Board Findings: Conclusions: 1. Motion by member O’Neill to approve the application as presented, seconded by member Steinhorst, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Board makes a positive recommendation to the ZBA Application 2: 193 High Avenue. Application to replace siding and windows, repair front porch and columns Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicant Nicholas Frascone 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members; 6. Public comment: Andrew Boxer, tenant, testifies to the urgency of repairs Regular Meeting July 15, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Board Findings The application is lacking in clarity. No drawings were submitted. Conclusion: 1. The public portion remains open. 2. Applicant will submit drawings of the front and side elevations to the building department indicating and dimensioning new work. Application will get voted on by two members of the ARB. Application 3: 197 Sickles Avenue. Application to replace balcony railings. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicant representative Tzurty Mermelstein (construction management) 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. Application 4: 48 Summit Street. Application to demolish and replace existing garage and rear yard patio. Renovate existing front porch. Add new deck at rear of house. Construct new garage. Building Inspector Review: An area variance is required from Article IV, VON§360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1 for a rear yard if 30’ where 44.2’ is required. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicants Tom Lawton and Sarah Hatsell 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: Regular Meeting July 15, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member Steinhorst, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Steinhorst, approved by a vote of 4-0. 3. Board makes positive recommendation to ZBA Application 5: 7 Orchard Street. Application for interior alterations, third floor living space, window changes, additional story above garage. Building Inspector Review: Exterior alterations comply with zoning requirements. Area variances will be required from Article IV, VON§360-3.2E(1)(g) for a two-story building where one story is permitted and an accessory structure greater than 12 feet in height. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 3. Board declines to make a recommendation to the ZBA Meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm Respectfully submitted, Maren Robertson, Chairperson