VILLAGE OF OSSINING Planning Department John Paul Rodrigues Ossining Operations Center 101 Route 9A, Ossining, N.Y. 10562 Tel: (914)762-6232 www.villageofossiningorg HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, March 4, 2019 7:30 PM Members Present: Also Present: Chairperson Adam Markovics Tracey Corbitt, Director of Planning and Development Commission Member Catherine Wilson Manuel R. Quezada, Trustee Commission Member Dana White Stuart B. Kahan, Corporation Counsel Commission Member J. Phillip Faranda Absent: Commission Member Elizabeth Harlow Commission Member Gauri Gandbhir Commission Member Julia Quinn I. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. Local Landmarking Priorities The Commission discussed the possibility of pursuing the Sing Sing Warden's Residence as the next local landmarkingproject. Mr. Markovics mentioned that former HPC member Miguel Hernandez had prepared a lot of the background information for the application. Ms. Corbitt said some research may have to be done to A see if there were any restrictions as part of the sale of the property from New York State to its current owner. Mr. Kahan said that it would be beneficial to get the owner involved in the application process. Mr. Markovics suggested that Ms. Wilson explore the architectural aspects of the applicationto see if there is anything to add and asked Ms. White if she could research any further historical information that would enhance the application. Brandreth Pill Factory Office Building The Commission continued with the ongoing discussion regarding the Brandreth Office Building. The Commission has agreed that the best course of action is to cooperate with the developers of Hidden Cove to salvage as much as possible of the office building. Mr. Markovics said Mr. Kahan will work on drafting a Certificate of Appropriateness that will allow the developerto disassemblethe building, store the parts, and bring as much as possible into the new pavilion structure. Mr. Kahan said that he would have the draft certificate ready for review for the April meeting. Mr. Markovics said that he felt the building should remain standing as long as possible. Ms. White said that the longer it stands, the longer it is exposed to the elements and further deterioration as a result. Mr. Kahan said that it could be made a condition of the COA that disassembly of the office building cannot take place until the building permit has been issued for construction. Hudson Steppe - 34 State St. Ms. White said she went to the Board of Trustees meeting to speak on Hudson Steppe. She said the Certificate of Appropriatenessthat was previously issued for the project does not expire, which is why the applicant has not appeared before the HPC again while seeking re-approvals. She said that shejust wanted the applicant to know that the HPC is aware of the situation and can get involved if necessary. She said the Historic Preservation Commission - Mar 04 2019 Page 1 of 3 applicant still seems very committed to preserving the Smith Robinson House. II. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. HPC 01-19 SPR2 Inc., Owners, 183 Main St., 89.19-4-20 in a VC zoned district Applicant Request: Applicant is seeking a certificate of appropriateness to remove existing non-conformingstorefront facadeand erect a new storefront facadefor two retail spaces. Date Originally Submitted: 3/5/19 Comments: New Application Designer Kaja Gam appeared on behalf of this application. Ms. Gam said that the requested approvals included: Replacingthe non-conforming storefront with a new storefront, dividing the space into two separate units, using pressure-treated lumber for the structural members of the glazing units, using Azek for exterior trim, using Marvin Integrity ?berglass mulled window units, using ?berglass entrance doors for the storefront and steel fire rated doors for the apartment units, and to approve the decorative trim and pilaster design as presented. Ms. Gam said that there will be no repairs or painting of the parapet and no brick face cleaning as part of this application. She said she would notify the HPC should any exterior work be necessary outside of the storefront or if they find remnants of the original pilasters behind the layers. She explained that historicallyit appeared that the location was two separate retail units and they would like to return it to its original state. ' According to Ms. Gam, the layout includeshaving both storefront entrances set back from the sidewalk along with two steps in front of the west storefront to accommodate for the slope. She said there will also be slanted side-lights with 36" doors. The color scheme,she said, would be in balance with the current cream-coloredwhite brick, with added warm grey accents on panels and pilasters. She said 2 x 4 studs clad in Azek would be used as mulling for window units and the base of the storefront glazing would be pressure treated lumber. The mulled window units will be"Marvin Integrity . All Ultrex, which is extruded ?berglass, in cream white. Storefrontdoors will be Provia Fiberglass 440-1P featuringa narrow bottom with a full tempered glass above. She said the apartment entrances will be fire-rated steel doors with highly positioned single glass windows. She said Azek will be used for as much trim as possible because it is paintable. The molding line is one from Interstate Lumber called ILINE. The Commissionagreed to the condition that the applicant will try topreserve any pre- existing pilasters, or other historicaldetailsthat may be discoveredduring the constructionprocess. CommissionMember White made a motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness.CommissionMember Faranda seconded the motion. Carried 4-0 HPC 05-18 Mag Howard, Applicant, 133 Main St., 89.19-6-2 in a VC zoned district Applicant Request: Applicant is seeking approval for an awning for-the Penny & Ting shop. Date Originally Submitted: November 5, 2018 Comments: Applicant had requested postponement while waiting for revised designs from the sign company. Mary Howard, owner of Penny & Ting, appeared on behalf of this application. Mr. Markovics said that the awning does not seem objectionable. He asked to what the awnings will be affixed. Ms. Howard said they would be affixed to wood. Ms. White asked about the sign that was sticking out that was previously part of the proposal. Ms. Howard said that it did not work out. The size and locationof it would have been insigni?cant, so she chose to have a small awning over the door. Mr. Kahan said that the Board of Trustees must approve any awning that overhangs the sidewalk, but he does not foresee any issues with gaining that approval. He said he would try to have it on the March 20th BOT agenda. He said that once the Certificate of Appropriateness and BOT resolution were approved and signed, the Building Department could issue the permit and Ms. Howard could proceed with the installation. ' HistoricPreservation Commission - Mar 04 2019 Page 2 of 3 Chairperson Markovics made a motion to approve the request. Commission Member . White seconded the motion. Carried 4-0 III. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. Adoption of minutes and resolutions from the November 2018 and February 2019 meetings. The minutes were adopted by the Commission and signed by the Chair. / / "\ /' I"-"—"""—\ Adam Markovics, Chair Historic Preservation Commission— Mar 04 2019 Page 3 of 3 .