Architectural Review Board Meeting

Regular Meeting October 21, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Present: Maren Robertson Chairperson Laurie Steinhorst Member Scott O’Neill Member Laura Rothschild Member Lisa Buckley Alternate Member voting for Member Holley Donald Yacopino Chief Building Inspector Absent: Toma Holley Member Call to order: 7:03 pm 1. 70 Main Street. Continuation of 9.16.20 hearing Rockland Community College. Application for 4 ground floor window signs and one perpendicular sign. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s representative Mark Davidoff, RCC 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 Buckley, approved by a vote of 5-0. 2. Motion by Member Rothschild to approve the application for the window signs and the perpendicular sign which depicts the former Tappan Zee bridge as presented. Seconded by member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 5-0. Applicant not present 2. 102 Main Street. Dragon’s Den. Application to change awning signage from Pour House to Dragon’s Den. Building Inspector Review: Regular Meeting October 21, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Six-inch-high letters, including store name on valance, permitted. Applicant not present. Application is held open. 3. 23 Main Street. John Greene House. John Greene Preservation Coalition. Application for Historic Landmark Designation of John Greene House. Building Inspector Review: The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Architectural Review Board for historic designation of this house on September 14, 2020. Member Buckley recuses herself due to involvement with the preservation efforts. Board Review Based Upon: 1. Testimony of applicant’s representative Winston Perry, president of the John Greene Preservation Coalition. 2. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 3. Recommendation by the Planning Board. Board Findings Conclusion: Motion by member Robertson to recommend approval of Historic Landmark Designation, seconded by member Steinhorst. Approved by a vote of 4-0. 4. 142 Sixth Avenue. Meg Fowler for Lindenbaum and Cohen. Application for front porch addition. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicant Katie Lindenbaum 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: Regular Meeting October 21, 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 O’Neill, approved by a vote of 5-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application on the conditions that the applicant will submit a revised elevation showing the following a) simpler railings (e.g. spindles) b) shutter hardware that is more appropriate and doesn’t obstruct the window trim c) revisit gable above the entrance to make sure it works with revised railings d) cut sheets of proposed railing, shutters and hardware Applicant will submit changes to the building department for review by two ARB members. Applicant agrees. Seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 5-0. 5. 7 West End Avenue. Kier Levesque for Jarrett Light. Application to remove one-story rear addition and replace with a larger one-story addition. Building Inspector Review: An area variance is required from Article IV, VON§360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1 for a rear yard setback of 32.08’ where 37.5’ is required. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque and applicant Jarrett Light 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 Rothschild, approved by a vote of 5-0. 2. Motion by Member Buckley to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 5-0. 3. Motion by Member Buckley to make a positive recommendation regarding the variance, seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-1. 6. 19 Main Street. Kier Levesque for River Village Properties. Application to replace glass roof on east side of building with shingle roof and skylights. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Regular Meeting October 21, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Member Buckley recuses herself. She is a neighbor. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant Margaret Grace and 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 O’Neil to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Steinhorst, approved by a vote of 4-0. 7. 134 Depew Avenue Yakov Cohen for 134 Depew LLC. Application for exterior alterations including window changes, rear door, porch and railings and repair to front porch. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kevin LaSpisa (DYAMI Architects) 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 Rothschild, approved by a vote of 5-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented with the understanding that the boarded-up windows on the West elevation will get covered with siding to match existing. If a good match can’t be achieved applicant agrees to replace siding on entire western façade. Seconded by Member Rothschild, approved by a vote of 5-0. 8. 61 Summit Street. Regular Meeting October 21, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Tim Mills. Application for exterior alterations and repairs, including reconstruction of rear porch, elimination of windows and re-establish “widow’s walk” and changes of garage doors. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning regulations. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant Tim Mills 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 Steinhorst, approved by a vote of 5-0. 2. Motion by Member Buckley to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:51 pm Respectfully submitted, Maren Robertson Chairperson