MONTHLY MEETING. 1. James McNasby 116 Greenleaf Lane Applicant proposes construction of entry gates

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1 MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF SAGAPONACK IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK A regular monthly meeting of the Architectural and Historic Review Board of the Village of Sagaponack was held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 3175 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack, N.Y. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sandford with a flag salute. Present were Board Members Vice Chairperson Tom White and Gideon Mendelson, Also present were Village Building Inspector John Woudsma and Pat Arancio-Remkus, secretary. Absent were Barbara Slifka, Robert Barandes, alternate member Nick Martin, and Village Attorney Anthony Tohill. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MONTHLY MEETING Chairperson Sandford noted that the minutes from the July 20, 2012 AHRB meeting have not been completed. She asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2012 & May 18, A motion was offered by Tom White and seconded by Gideon Mendelson. It was unanimously approved. II. SOLAR PANELS/GATES/SIGNS 1. James McNasby 116 Greenleaf Lane Applicant proposes construction of entry gates Marjorie Hayes presented the application. She has come back to present some of the changes they made as per the suggestion of the AHRB. She noted that they reduced the size of the pillars from 30 to 24, simplified the cap on top of the posts and made a 1 overhang, changed the bottom of the gates to open slats from a solid bottom. Chairperson Sanford stated that she did not like the overhang on the top of the posts to which Ms. Hayes responded that it would not be an issue to remove the overhang. Ms. Hayes stated that the applicants would prefer a solid bottom gate because they have issues with their dog and another dog in the neighborhood. She noted that it would be more peaceful for the dogs if the bottom was solid. It would calm the dogs because they would not be able to see each other. 1

2 Chairperson Sandford asked Ms. Hayes for the following measurements: - height of the solid part of the gate - measurement of the space between the grade and the bottom of the gate - measurement of the space between the grade to the height of the center of the gate Ms. Hayes responded that the height at the center of the gate is 4 feet; the height of the solid part of the gate is 2 feet 10 inches; that there is 4 inches between the bottom of the gate and the grade, and that the center of the gate is 4 feet from grade. Chairperson Sandford asked to see the version of the gates in the open position to which Ms. Hayes asked for a temporary adjournment to the end of the meeting so that she could get that information for the Board. The Board agreed Parsonage Lane LLC 79 Parsonage Lane Applicant proposes construction of entry gates Michael Davis presented the application. He stated that the gate is a very simple farm style gate. Chairperson Sandford asked if it will be painted white to which Mr. Davis responded yes. It will match other gates on Parsonage Lane. He also noted that there is also a safety issue. People are more likely to see white gates. The garbage or fuel men will be more likely to see a white gate than a brown gate. Chairperson Sandford noted that she likes the design. Tom White noted that he likes the design, but he is not thrilled with the gates being white. Mr. Davis stated that they will be using azec on the columns, which is white, to lessen the maintenance. Mr. Davis noted that the posts will be set in from the hedge row just inside the property line. He noted that the hedge starts at the property line. Mr. Davis noted that the Mayor had previously made them move the plantings back onto the property. Chairperson Sandford asked if the gates will be automated to which Mr. Davis responded yes. Tom White asked if there will be call boxes to which Mr. Davis responded no. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the construction of entry gates as proposed. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. 2

3 3. Frank Sullivan, Jr. 371 Parsonage Lane Applicant proposes installation of solar panels Joe Sullivan of Greenlogic presented the application. He stated that they are proposing a solar electric system that will be installed on a flat EPM roof. There will be 32 panels that have black frames and black racking. Tom white asked if they will lay flat on the roof to which Mr. Sullivan responded yes. They will be 4 up from the roof and will not be visible. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the installation of solar panels. A motion was offered by Tom White and seconded by Gideon Mendelson. It was unanimously approved. III. OLD BUSINESS NO OLD BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Signs B. Amendments 1. Bridgehampton Farm Company LLC 133 Sagg Main Street Applicant proposes amendment to building permit #P for interior renovation of a single family dwelling and construction of a pergola Russell Blue, architect, presented the application. He stated that they are proposing construction of an open pergola with posts and boards along the top clad in azec with lattice inserts. The lattice is spruce. He noted that the pergola backs up on Foster farmland and will not be visible from the street. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the amendment to building permit #P for interior renovation of a single family dwelling and construction of a pergola. A motion was offered to Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. C. Additions/Renovations 1. Joseph & Hilary Louchheim 509 Sagg Main Street Applicant proposes relocation and renovation of existing garage and construction of a one story pool house 3

4 This application was adjourned to the September 21, 2012 meeting at the applicant s request. 2. Armen Hovnanian 1 Sagg Pond Court Applicant proposes construction of a pool house and one car garage Val Florio, architect, presented the application. He noted that they are proposing construction of a one car garage and pool house. He noted that the pool house is 17 tall and the garage is 16 tall. Mr. Florio stated that they will eliminate the existing curb cut and make a new curb cut further to the west on Sagg Pond Court, which will make it more cohesive to the subdivision. They will create a parking court and a side yard. The drive will be gravel, which will make for easy maintenance. Chairperson Sandford asked if they will put hedging at the corner to which Mr. Florio responded that they are not permitted to plant to 50 on either side of the property line at the corner. Mr. Florio stated that the pool house will not be heated or air conditioned. He stated that the roof, siding and trim will match the existing house. The trim is white to which Tom White noted that it is a muted white and is not a vibrant white. Mr. Florio noted that there will be a trellis at the entry for shelter from the sun. Mr. Florio stated that the pool is placed on an angle and the pool house which will be on the same angle will not be visible from the street. The one car garage will be straight back off of the new curb court and will be visible from the street. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the relocation and renovation of existing garage and construction of a one story pool house. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. 3. Laurence Donnelly 29 Herb court Applicant proposes replacement of exterior doors and windows on ground floor and change of 1 st Fl façade Sean Leary presented the application. He stated that the renovation will affect the south and east elevations which are to the rear of the house. He noted that all of the renovations face the man made pond. He stated that the current screen porch is in rough condition and they are proposing to rebuild the porch and use screen panels. They are removing the cedar deck and steps off of the screen porch and replacing them with a blue stone terrace on grade with stacked blue stone steps. He noted that there will be two steps instead of one and the stair risers will be stacked stone. He stated that the inspiration for the terrace came from the stone 4

5 wall in front of the house, but noted that the veneer at the rear will be thinner. He stated that there will also be planters incorporated into the top of the steps of the terrace. Mr. Leary also explained that they are proposing to change out the sliders in the kitchen and the dining room with 16 sliders that will have a panel detail at the bottom. They are also proposing to remove the wall between the dining room and the front entry foyer and replace the door in the living room with a new wood door with transoms above. He explained that the exterior trim and all of the finishes will be white. They will be using the same materials as the existing. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion for the replacement of the exterior doors and windows on ground floor and change of 1 st Fl façade. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. D. Demolitions 1. Slang Properties, LLC 441 Bridge Lane Applicant proposes demolition of single family residence, rear terrace and deck John Laffey, architect, presented the application. Tom White noted that this was formerly Ann Aspinall s house. Mr. Laffey showed photos of the existing house and stated that it was built in approximately He noted that there have been several additions to the house since it was first contructed. Chairperson Sandford asked what size the lot was to which Mr. Laffey responded that it was 1.24 acres. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the demolition of a single family residence, rear terrace and deck. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. Mr. Laffey asked for the Board s opinion of the home he would like to construct in its place. Tom White stated that Bridge Lane was opened in 1677 and is one of the most important roads in Sagaponack. Tom white noted that the lay of the land is farmland reserve and this house is too much mass for a farm field in the heart of Sagaponack. He stated that Mr. Laffey is taking this back to a 1920s estate home. Gideon Mendelson agreed that the scale is not right for the area. Mr. Laffey stated that he will advise his client. 5

6 V. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and Tom White seconded it. It was unanimously approved. Time noted: 4:15 PM Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to re-open the meeting as Ms. Hayes had returned with the information the Board had requested earlier. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and Tom White seconded it. It was unanimously approved. VI. CONTINUATION OF SOLAR PANELS/GATES/SIGNS 1. James McNasby 116 Greenleaf Lane Applicant proposes construction of entry gates Ms. Hayes returned after the meeting had been adjourned. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to re-open the meeting. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. Ms. Hayes provided the version of the gates in the open position. Chairperson Sandford stated that the open version is more in keeping with the property. Chairperson Sandford asked what materials will be used for the gate to which Ms. Hayes responded that the gates will be cedar painted Coastal Fog, which is a pale grey color. The sides are decorative and there are recessed panels. Chairperson Sandford stated that she prefers not to have the recessed panels on the posts to which Ms. Hayes responded that the gates are positioned so they are not very visible. They are set back further and are on a curve of the driveway. Chairperson Sandford stated that she wants the posts to have only one surface and the gates to have open slats. Tom White asked what material the 24 wide posts will be to which Ms. Hayes responded that there will be a bluestone top on top of stacked bluestone. Chairperson Sandford stated that it would simplify the gates and make it more in keeping with a farm house not to have an overhang to the cap on the posts. Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to approve the construction of entry gates subject to an open bottom on the gates, a single surface for the posts and the caps to be flush with the edge of the posts. A motion was offered by Tom White and seconded by Gideon Mendelson. It was unanimously approved. 6

7 VII. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Chairperson Sandford asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was offered by Gideon Mendelson and Tom White seconded it. It was unanimously approved. Time noted: 4:40 PM PATRICIA ARANCIO-REMKUS Secretary to Board 7