Planning Board
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting
June 28, 2010 7 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Friedlander; Members Aukland, Birgy, Tedesco; Counsel
Shumejda; Building Inspector/Engineer McGarvey; Secretary
D’Eufemia
ABSENT: Member Raiselis
PUBLIC HEARING – WAGNER – ONE ARCHER PLACE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Village of Tarrytown will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, One Depot Plaza, Tarrytown, New York, to hear and consider an application by:
Nicole and Eric Wagner
1 Archer Place
Tarrytown, New York
To consider the application for a 2-story addition in the rear of 1 Archer Place, Tarrytown, New York
The property is shown on the Tax Maps of the Village of Tarrytown as Sheet 11, Block 42, Lot 5 and is located in an R10 (One-Family Residence) Zone.
Documents are available for inspection in the Planning and Zoning Office. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Access to the meeting room is available to the elderly and the handicapped. Signing is available for the hearing-impaired; request must be made to the Village Clerk at least one week in advance of the meeting.
The certified mailing receipts were submitted.
Mr. Frank Tancredi, architect, stated this application is for a two-story addition on the rear of the house which abuts the Croton Aqueduct trail. On the first floor currently there is a bump out which has a bathroom and a porch about 5 ft. off the house. That will be absorbed into the new addition and extend out another 5-1/2 ft. It would be an expansion of the kitchen with a powder room. On the second floor there will be an expansion of the master bedroom and a new master bathroom. On the upper floor they are coming out 8 ft. for the bedroom and 7 ft. for the master bathroom. It will keep the masses away from the adjacent property. There will be a new patio behind the addition and there will be modest landscaping to allow people to see the house from the aqueduct. The house currently is not
attractive but with the addition it will have a nice mass and elevation.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Tancredi stated variances will be needed – e.g., side yard setbacks, rear yard setback, principal building coverage, floor area ratio, impervious surface coverage.
Chairman Friedlander questioned whether anyone wished to address the Board on this matter.
Ms. Sadie McKeown, 3 Archer Place, immediate neighbor to the south, stated she and her husband received variances in 2002 for a one-story addition to their house. They worked with their architect and compromised on a second story because of a concern from neighbors about blocking light and also concerns expressed by the Croton Aqueduct representatives. Ms. McKeown stated when the Wagners approached them about this addition, they said they would not object to a one-story addition; however, a two-story addition will mean that from her kitchen and her daughter’s bedroom the view will be a wall. It will decrease the value of their home. Ms. McKeown stated many houses on the street have had one-story additions. She stated she understood the need for more space but felt that could be accomplished with a
one-story addition. She noted the proposed addition will be about 8-1/2 ft. from her house.
Mr. Tedesco noted the Board had requested that the Wagners contact both the Historical Society and the Old Croton Aqueducts to share their plans and receive their input.
The Board received the following letter, dated may 12, 2010, from Scott C. Monje, President of The Historical Society, Inc.:
“The trustees of the Historical Society, Inc., serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, at our meeting of May 11, examined and discussed the plans for expansion of the Wagner residence, 1 Archer Place, Tarrytown. Based on the architectural drawings provided to us, we can say that we have no objection to the proposed changes.”
The Board received a note dated May 12, 2010, from the Wagners stating that Steve Oakes of the Old Croton Aqueduct supports the plans for their proposed renovation and stated that the OCA does not feel that the renovation plan will infringe upon their property or disrupt the trail in any way. Mr. Oakes stated he would be happy to discuss this in more detail with Board members should they so desire.
Ms. McKeown stated concerns today are obviously different from 2002 and she agreed that she did not feel an addition to this house would impinge on the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Mr. Tedesco questioned whether the Wagners could address most of their needs with a one-story addition. Mrs. Wagner stated they could not and they would not consider a one-story addition. They tried to create an addition that was sensitive to the neighbor by pulling back the addition on Ms. McKeown’s side and on the rear so there would not be a looming structure.
Mr. Tancredi stated the bedrooms are on the second floor and the reason for the second-story addition is to have a master bedroom with a master bathroom. Today’s standards are different from when these homes were built.
Ms. McKeown stated currently from her kitchen she can look north about one-half mile. She stated with a one-story addition the house could still have two full bathrooms. She stated she would love a master bathroom but it is not supported by these type of houses.
Mrs. Wagner noted the Village’s Planning Consultant in a letter to the Board stated the architectural plans for the proposed addition are compatible with the style of the original dwelling and the dwellings along Archer Place and the location of the addition will not affect views toward the Hudson River or other parts of the Village from other dwellings or public roadways.
The Board requested the full memo dated June 14, 2010, from Robert Geneslaw, AICP, be attached to the Official Copy of the minutes.
Ms. McKeown stated the views referred to in the memo are not the views from her house.
Ms. McKeown requested the Board members visit her property in order to understand her comments this evening. Board members agreed and a site visit was scheduled for July 15th at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Tedesco requested the applicant also review ways to add on to their house but address the concerns of the neighbor.
Ms. Elizabeth Prada, neighbor on the other side, stated many houses on the street have had one-story additions but she felt the two-story addition would look strange.
Board members unanimously agreed to continue the hearing at their July 26th meeting.
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – HERGUTH (EXECUTOR) – 251 CREST DRIVE
Chairman Friedlander noted the applicant requested a public hearing on this matter be held at the Board’s July 26 meeting rather than tonight, and the Board agreed to that request.
PRELIMINARY PRESENTATION – DRATTELL (CONTRACT VENDEE) – 115 DEERTRACK LANE
Ms. Susan Riordan, architect, stated the existing house is one story with approximately 1,250 sq. ft. They are proposing a second story addition with a small 8’6” x 12’ breakfast room addition on the first floor. The house will then be 2,216 sq. ft. Most houses in this neighborhood are 2,000 to 2,600 sq. ft. with the exception of the house next door which is 6,600 sq. ft. This addition will have this house matching most of the houses on the street. On the second floor they will have a new master bedroom and bath as well as an office/ lounge. On the first floor, the kitchen will be expanded. The concrete block patio will be eliminated and will be replaced with pavers. They are reducing impermeable surface by 126 sq. ft. No variances are required for this
project.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Riordan stated no trees are being removed because of the addition; however, there is an evergreen in the front that needs to be removed. Mr. Tedesco stated that should be indicated on the plans.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Riordan stated there are no steep slopes on the site.
Mr. Birgy noted the Board is trying to encourage people to use “green” alternatives – passive solar energy, water conservation, natural plantings. Ms. Riordan stated she also encourages clients in this direction. Mrs. Drattell stated this is something they are exploring with their architect. Mr. Tedesco stated it would be helpful to provide the Board a list of these items that will be incorporated into the construction.
Mr. Tedesco stated the applicant will also have to prepare a landscaping and screening plan.
Mr. Aukland requested that a streetscape be prepared to show how this property will line up with the other houses on the street.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board declares its intent to be lead agency on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board sets an escrow account of $2,500 on this application.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Aukland, and unanimously carried, that the Board sets a public hearing for July 26, 2010, on this application.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Birgy, that the minutes of May 19, 2010, be approved as submitted. Mr. Aukland abstained. All others assented. Motion carried.
Mr. Tedesco moved, seconded by Mr. Birgy, that the minutes of May 24, 2010, be approved as submitted. Dr. Friedlander abstained. All others assented. Motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED – 7:55 p.m.
Kathleen D’Eufemia
Secretary
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