There was no one present to represent the applicant. This application will be held over until the next meeting.

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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 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009, at 3175 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack, N.Y. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ana Daniel with a flag salute. Present were Board Members Ann Sandford, Tom White and Barbara Slifka. Also present were Village Building Inspector John Woudsma and Pat Arancio-Remkus, secretary. Absent were Clay Dilworth and Village Attorney Anthony Tohill. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ann Sandford offered a motion to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2009 AHRB meeting and it was seconded by Barbara Slifka. It was unanimously approved. II. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Additions/Renovations Sag Harbor LLC 95 Seascape Lane Applicant proposes amendment to existing Building Permit #P to change siding material from zinc to stucco. There was no one present to represent the applicant. This application will be held over until the next meeting. 2. Rob Marshall & John DeLuca 136 Crestview Lane Applicant proposes to amend existing Building Permit #P to add a new addition of 60 sq. ft. to north side of dwelling Scott Baker, architect represented the applicants. He stated that the applicant proposes a one story, 2 ½ foot addition to the north side of the original structure. 1

2 Ann Sandford asked if this was additional to what the Board had previously approved to which Mr. Baker responded yes. Scott Baker stated that the Board had originally approved an addition to the northeast side of the house. He stated that currently the area is 232 sq. ft. and they are proposing to add an additional 60 sq. ft. Mr. Baker stated that it also includes the chimney which will match the existing chimney on the front of the house. He stated it is a used brick chimney that will be painted white. Chairperson Daniel asked if the roofline will change to which Mr. Baker responded no. Tom White asked if this new area will have a basement to which Mr. Baker stated that this area has a crawl space. Ann Sandford offered a motion to approve the amendment of Building Permit #P to add a new addition of 60 sq. ft. to the north side of the dwelling. It was seconded by Ana Daniel. It was unanimously approved. B. Sign 1. Corcoran Subdivision Sign Daniel Hedges LLC 231 Hedges Lane Application for a sign Sally Van Erk of the Corcoran Realty Group was present. She stated that currently there are two Prudential Realty signs at the Daniel Hedges Subdivision and they propose to remove one of the Prudential Realty signs and erect a Corcoran Realty Group sign. Building Inspector John Woudsma stated that it is within our code as long as one sign is removed and the second sign is not erected on the same street as the first sign. Ms. Van Erk stated the Corcoran sign will be erected on Daniels Lane and the Prudential sign will remain on Hedges Lane. Tom White offered a motion to approve the application for a sign on Daniels Lane. It was seconded by Ann Sandford. It was unanimously approved. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Andrew Saunders Lot #5 of Gibson Farm Subdivision Discussion on applicant s proposal to construct a new home 2

3 John Bennett, Esq., Andrew and Colleen Saunders were present. Mr. Bennett stated that he submitted to Mr. Woudsma a copy of the full size elevations relating to this project. Mr. Bennett stated the current covenant and local law would prohibit boxing the property in by hedges and that the agricultural open space serves two purposes. It is to preserve agriculture and the public vistas. Chairperson Daniel asked how big the house will be to which Mr. Bennett stated that it will be 5100 sq. ft. Mr. Bennett reminded the Board that these are clustered lots. He stated three acre lots clustered down into one. Mr. Bennett stated that they are trying to get a jump on the FEMA regulations in this area because there is speculation of a change. He believes the regulations that are being proposed to be changed in this area aren t realistic and the affect of these changes, if they are put into effect, will essentially require houses to be built on stilts. He stated they hope to capture the regulation that would allow construction of a regular house. He stated the proposed changes to AE14 would throw out all aesthetic controls. Barbara Slifka asked where the pool will be to which Andrew Saunders responded that the pool will be on the north side of the property. Mr. Saunders stated that they will be using red cedar shingles on the outside of the house which will bleach back to its original color and then it weathers to a grey color. He stated that all of the windows will be clad windows and all of the trim will be azec material which weathers better. Mrs. Saunders stated there is an outdoor fireplace and a 120 sq. ft. pool house. Barbara Slifka asked if the garage and pool house were attached to the main house. Mr. Bennett stated that both the two car garage and the pool house are free standing. He stated the pool house is 120 sq. ft. with a rest room and changing room. The roof lines of the garage and pool house pitch in to make them look like a cottage. Mr. Saunders stated that all the open space is to the west and Mrs. Saunders stated they would like to put in split rail fencing with roses and hydrangeas along that lot line. Ann Sandford stated she was not happy with the gigantic driveway gates to which Mr. Saunders stated they are 6. Chairperson Daniel stated they make it look like a gated community. Mrs. Saunders stated the gates will be in keeping with the house and that possibly it will be a split rail style. Chairperson Daniel stated the Board does not love those substantial gates. She stated the Board does not want the Hollywood Community, Keep Out feel. She stated that the Board does not want the ambience of our community destroyed and we are trying to keep this a rural community. 3

4 Mrs. Saunders stated they have young children, ages 3, 5, and 8. They will come up with ways to create protection without being invasive. She stated the gates will be in keeping with the house. Mr. Saunders stated that there are farm style gates they will consider. He stated this will be their home. He stated they have built other homes in Sagaponack that they have sold. Mrs. Saunders stated there will be no stone pillars at their home. Chairperson Daniel stated this is not the estate section of the Hamptons. She stated that the estate section of the Hamptons has split rail fences with no gates. Mr. Bennett stated that they expect to receive the Health Dept. approval quickly and they will have a formal application to present to the Board at the next meeting. Ann Sandford asked what the chimneys will be made out of to which Mrs. Saunders responded they will be stacked natural stone. Tom White asked if the pool house will be heated to which Mrs. Saunders responded yes. She stated it is not a guest house. She stated it has a kitchen without a stove. However it does have a refrigerator, cabinetry and a countertop and a bathroom. Mr. Saunders stated that there is a breezeway and trellis that connects the garage to house. There are 2 bedrooms in the basement that have egress windows. Building Inspector John Woudsma stated there also has to be heat and light ventilations. Mr. Bennett stated that there will be storage space in the attic, but it will be unfinished space. He stated drywells will be installed to retain water in driveway. He stated they are trying to create a scaled down cottage. He also stated that the code allows up to 32 feet and they are at 28. Tom White asked how much fill will be brought in to which Mr. Saunders stated they will be using the fill from the hole and the foundation will be built up 3. Building Inspector John Woudsma asked if they will provide the current elevation from Squires and Holden to which Mr. Bennett responded yes. Mrs. Saunders stated the garage is at a lower grade. Ann Sandford asked if they will be installing any energy efficient features. Mr. Saunders responded that they will be installing RGF thermal heat and air conditioning and the pool will be solar heated. The heating and air conditioning system will use ground water that is drawn through one well, passes through the heat pump's heat exchanger, and is discharged through a second well. He stated a tank will be installed to assist in heating. 4

5 Building Inspector John Woudsma stated that there is a system that requires only one well and uses a radiator version of pipes. He stated the cost is the same as the two well system. Mr. Saunders stated he will look into the one well system. The Board generally looked positively on the design presented. V. RESOLUTION TO ADJOURN MEETING A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Tom White and seconded by Ann Sandford and unanimously approved. Time noted: 10:25 AM PATRICIA ARANCIO-REMKUS Secretary to Board 5