Architectural Review Board Meeting

Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall Present: Maren Robertson Chairperson Laurie Steinhorst Member Toma Holley Member Lisa Buckley Alternate Member Donald Yacopino Chief Building Inspector Walter Sevastian Village Attorney Absent: Members Healey and O’Neill Call to order: 7:01 pm 1. 21 First Avenue. Kier Levesque for Lucas Lopes. Continuation of application for approval of materials to be used on proposed construction. On June 28, 2021, the Zoning Board od Appeals vacated and annulled the Architectural Review Board decision of May 19, 2021 for this property and granted approval of that part of the application dealing with the dormer at the rear of the house and the second floor deck. The remainder of the application is remanded to the ARB for consideration of the factors set forth in VON Code 360-5.15(C)(2). Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning regulations. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Keir Levesque, applicant’s architect. 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Holley to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member, Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. 109 First Avenue. Kier Levesque for Yorrick. Application to remove existing rear yard deck and construct a single-story addition with roof deck. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. . Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Keir Levesque, applicant’s architect 4. ARB members’ 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 Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Steinhorst to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 3. 15 Tallmann Avenue. Kier Levesque for Pagano. Application for second floor deck and window relocation and replacement. 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 Kier Levesque 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Holley to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-0. 4. 56 Third Avenue. Kier Levesque for Michael Rosenberg. Application to change second and third floor windows with bay windows. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Steinhorst to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 5. 256 Main Street. Kier Levesque for Hellman Management. Application to demolish existing building and construct a three-story building on existing foundation. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning regulations for building height, setbacks, and FAR. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Holley to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall 6. 298 Main Street. Black Parakeetz. Application for awning above building door. Building Inspector Review: Application complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Steinhorst to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 7. 85 South Broadway. Robert Silarski Application for parallel sign on front façade with gooseneck lighting. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings: Although applicant is not present, board has enough information to vote on application. (Application was taken last) 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented. Seconded by Member Buckley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall 8. 7 South Broadway. Foley Signs for “Sniff a Pickle”. Application for a perpendicular sign Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Robin for Foley Signs 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Applicant states that sign will be hung from a new bracket that will match bracket at The Quilt Shop next door. Sign will have glossy finish. 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 4-0. 2. Motion by member Steinhorst to approve the application as presented, seconded by member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0 9. 2 South Franklin Street. Hudson Valley Signs for Christie’s International Real Estate. Application for a parallel sign. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Tim Tyree of Hudson Valley Signs 4. ARB members’ 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 4-0. 2. Motion by member Holley to approve the application as presented, seconded by member Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-0 Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall 10. 23 Route 59. Claudio Iodice. Continuation of application for new construction. Building Inspector Review: Additional information consisting of colored renderings of building elevations along with door and window hardware cut sheets have been submitted for the July 21, 2021, ARB meeting. Several other items requested by the board on June 16, 2021, have not been provided. This application requires the following variances: a. Article IV, VON §360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1, for a front yard setback of 60’ where the minimum required setback from street is 15” and maximum permitted setback is 25’. b. Article IV, VON §360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1, for a side yard setback to the east of 0’, adjacent to residential zone SFR-2, where 15’ is required. c. Article IV, VON §360-4.3, Dimensional Standards Table 4-1, for a minimum setback for both side yards of 0’ where 15’ is required. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant Mark Iodice and applicant’s attorney Ken Moran 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Applicants states that clock will be working clock. Upper windows are actual windows. Awnings will be sunbrella material in burgundy. Tenants’ signage will be consistent throughout building. 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 4-0. 2. Motion by member Robertson to conditionally approve the application. Applicant agrees to produce alternate colored rendering of front elevation showing the wall behind the clock as a rectangle instead of gable shape. Applicant will email rendering to building department for approval by two board members. Seconded by member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall 11. 100 Jackson Avenue. Zurnaci. Application to replace siding and windows. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning regulations. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Aris Zurnaci, owner, and Mat Morrison, contractor. 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning regulations. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Keir Levesque, applicant’s architect. 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Applicant did not provide drawings until the meeting. Drawings are not of 100 Jackson Avenue but another house the contractor worked on before. More information is needed. Applicant states that water infiltrates through the siding. 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 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application conditionally. Applicant can remove existing siding and damaged sheathing and add new sheathing, house wrap and ½” foam insulation. In order to proceed with new construction, the ARB needs to see elevations of the actual house, not a similar one, particularly the front and rear elevations. Show façade behind the covered porch and details of porch railings. The board recommends the use of siding with a wider reveal to match the reveal of the existing aluminum siding, and the use of vinyl shakes to replace existing cedar shakes. Email to building department to be approved by full board. Seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting July 21, 2021 Architectural Review Board Nyack Village Hall 12. 109 Jackson Avenue. Upper Nyack Views LLC. Application for window replacement and deck repair. Building Inspector Review: It appears, from information submitted, that existing double hung windows are proposed to be replaced with casement windows. Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of Abbe Green, contractor 4. ARB members’ knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings The board needs more information regarding front door, siding and windows. Casement windows are not appropriate for this building. 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 4-0. 2. Motion by member Robertson to approve the application conditionally. Applicant agrees to submit new front and left/east elevation showing the following: - Double hung windows will be used throughout unless such window will conflict with egress requirements. In that case a casement window with simulated sashes can be used. (Rear elevation is exempt). Match existing six over six lights. - Provide cut sheets for double hung windows. - Missing window in Bedroom 2 will match new double hung in Bedroom 1 and be centered on the bay window below. - Front elevation will show front door. Existing sidelight to remain. Provide cut sheets of door. Board suggests 2-panel shaker style with 6 windows. - Specify existing/proposed siding material and submit sample to building department. - Show on elevation feathering-in or replacing of larger sections of new siding to ensure blending of new and existing. Seconded by member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm Respectfully submitted, Maren Robertson Chairperson