MONTHLY MEETING. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2009 AHRB 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 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, 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, Ana Daniel and Gideon Mendelson. Also present were Village Building Inspector John Woudsma, Pat Arancio-Remkus, secretary and Village Attorney Anthony Tohill. Absent were Barbara Slifka and Clay Dilworth. MONTHLY MEETING I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2009 AHRB meeting. A motion to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2009 AHRB meeting was offered by Ana Daniel and was seconded by Tom White. It was unanimously approved. II. OLD BUSINESS A. Demolitions 1. Michael Minkoff 187 Gibson Lane Applicant proposes demolition of a two story, single family dwelling, swimming pool and deck This application was tabled as there was no one present to represent the applicant. B. New Construction/Additions 1. Ann Charlotte Brown 30 Herb Court Applicant proposes to construct a two story, 6 BR, single family dwelling with attached two car garage, covered porches and swimming pool with code compliant enclosure This application was tabled as there was no one present to represent the applicant. 1

2 III. NEW BUSINESS a. New Construction/Additions Hedges Lane LLC 243 Hedges Lane Applicant proposes to re-locate and renovate existing 1 ½ story dwelling and construct new 2 story single family dwelling with finished basement, attached 3 car garage, 1 st Fl covered porches, 2 nd Fl unroofed deck, outdoor shower, detached recreational building, swimming pool and spa and tennis court Michael Davis and Eric Woodward, architect, were present. Mr. Woodward presented the elevations of the 1 ½ story dwelling (1840 cottage) to the Board. He stated that they proposed to re-shingle the cottage with new red cedar shingles with 7 1/4 exposure as recommended by their historic consultant, Zach Studenroth. He stated that red cedar is the local type of cedar that older buildings have. Mr. Woodward explained that the windows will be new wooden windows to replicate the exact size of the existing windows and that the all the trim board that needs to be replaced will match the existing trim. He noted that on the front north side of the building it appears that the trim is in good shape and will not be replaced. He noted that the front porch is not original and that they are proposing to eliminate the front porch. Chairperson Sandford asked if this house ever had shutters to which Mr. Woodward stated that is not something they thought of. Chairperson Sandford stated that similar ones in Bridgehampton have shutters. She asked if they will be installing shutters to which Mr. Woodward responded that could be a possibility to consider. Ana Daniel asked that since they will be using old fashioned windows, will there be a problem with the impact on glass hurricane rule to which Mr. Woodward stated that they always use a storm shutter. He stated that there is an exception to the code that stated you are allowed to have a pre-made ply wood shutter that is just the right size. Tom White asked what type of foundation the cottage will have to which Mr. Woodward responded it will be poured concrete. Tom White asked if it will have stone detail to which Mr. Woodward responded no. He stated that the building is quite low to the ground now. He stated there is 8 of exposed foundation and he believes a minimal amount of planting will cover it. Gideon Mendelson asked about the chimneys to which Mr. Woodward stated there are currently two chimneys in the building. He stated that one chimney will be removed and the other will be inspected and repaired, if necessary. The big chimney, in the living room, is in better condition and the other smaller one was once used for cooking. 2

3 Tom White asked if inside the house, it was a stone fireplace to which Mr. Woodward responded yes. Chairperson Sandford asked if there will be any stain on the white cedar shingles to which Mr. Woodward stated that with white cedar it will not be needed. Tom White asked if it will be Alaskan cedar to which Mr. Woodward responded no. It is eastern cedar. He stated that Alaskan cedar does not weather well. White cedar grays out on its own. Tom White asked if they will definitely be taking out the little chimney to which Mr. Woodward stated yes. It has no functional purpose. Chairperson Sandford stated she wanted to look at the site plan again. She stated there needs to be an agreement or something written in the covenants. There is a concern about the larger trees in front of the cottage. The whole point is so the public can see this house. Eric Woodward stated the area about 5 on either side of the building has been left open. Michael Davis stated the shade trees will be higher than the house. Ana Daniel stated that swamp maples are a disaster. They rot away. Michael Davis stated they will use sycamores. Chairperson Sandford stated she would like to now discuss the big house. Chairperson Sandford asked if the windows will be casements to which Mr. Woodward stated yes. The windows will all be casement. He stated there will be red cedar with painted trim and a red cedar roof and brick chimneys. Chairperson Sandford asked if the trim will be painted white to which Michael Davis responded probably. Ana Daniel asked about the chimneys. She stated the simpler, the better. Michael Davis stated there will be some design to the chimney. Tom White asked if the chimneys will be visible from the street. Chairperson Sandford stated that you may not see much of the chimney because the 3 car garage faces west from the street. Eric Woodward stated that all of the chimneys are at the back of the building. Chairperson Sandford asked where the detached recreational building was and if it was separate from the spa to which Mr. Woodward stated the spa is a swimming pool and the pool house is the recreational building. 3

4 Tom White asked where the chimneys were located to which Mr. Woodward stated they are in the center and the brick sticks out an inch. He stated it gives interest. He stated that it stands out more in the drawing than in reality. Chairperson Sandford asked to see the layout of the pool house. Mr. Woodward stated the recreation room has a sink and a bathroom. He stated the windows and French doors are on the east side looking over the pool. He stated there are no windows on the north side of the structure. Tom White asked if he had a floor plan to the cottage to which Eric Woodward stated there are two rooms upstairs to get a conforming space. There is an upstairs bath. Gideon Mendelson asked if the bathroom was pre existing to which Mr. Woodward responded yes. Michael Davis stated they will be keeping the 1840 stairs. He stated the cottage is going to be a little jewel. A motion was offered by Ana Daniel to approve the relocation to the northeast corner of the property and renovation of the existing 1 ½ story dwelling and to construct a new 2 story single family dwelling with finished basement, attached 3 car garage, 1 st Fl covered porches, 2 nd Fl unroofed deck, outdoor shower, detached recreational building and was seconded by Chairperson Sandford. It was unanimously approved. 2. Myles Partellow 162 Ericas Lane Applicant proposes construction of a 1 st and 2 nd Fl addition to dwelling with 2 nd Fl unroofed decks and renovation of 1 st and 2 nd Fl Myles Partellow presented his plans to the Board. He stated that he is proposing to add 10 on to the family room, which is on the north side of the building. It will have a cathedral ceiling and that he will match the existing windows. He explained that he also proposes to add 15 to the kitchen to create an eating area on the south side of the building which will have four casement windows. He also explained that he would like to attach the garage to the house by adding a breezeway. He stated that it will be for storage, but in the future, he will get Health Dept. approval and make it into bedroom. He continued to explain that he intends to construct a double ridge with a gable and that it will be the same height as the flat roof. He stated the garage will be a little higher to allow for standing room height. He stated the current roof is 15 years old. 4

5 Chairperson Sandford asked what color the house is now to which Mr. Partellow responded it is grey. Mr. Partellow stated the siding is now blackened and he will be re-siding the house with gray, pre-stained shingles. Village Building Inspector John Woudsma stated Mr. Partellow will be using a white cedar shingle stained over, pre-dipped. It will protect the front and back of the shingle. Chairperson Sandford asked what material the chimney will be to which Mr. Partellow stated that it will be red brick raised up to accommodate the height. Gideon Mendelson asked what color the trim will be to which Mr. Partellow responded it will be white. He will be using Anderson windows and Azec trim. Chairperson Sandford asked if mostly casement windows will be used to which Mr. Partellow stated there will be stationary panels above awning windows. He stated the roof will be extended to get a small overhang. He stated he anticipates the existing deck will get destroyed during construction. He plans to re-do it using trex. He stated that he will be adding a shed dormer off the southwest side of the garage and adding an upstairs deck to the south side of the garage with a traditional ballister railing. Mr. Partellow stated they will eliminate two sky lights in the living room and leave space for solar panels. He stated that in the future when he plans on installing the solar panels, he will come back before the AHRB. Ana Daniel asked if it would be visible from the street to which Mr. Partellow stated his property is a flaglot and it would not be visible. Gideon Mendelson offered a motion to approve the construction of a 1 st and 2 nd Fl addition to the dwelling with 2 nd Fl unroofed decks and the renovation of 1 st and 2 nd Fl and Ana Daniel seconded. It was unanimously approved. IV. OTHER ITEMS 1. Andrew Saunders Lot #5, Gibson Farm Subdivision Applicant proposes modification to existing building permit of interior layout of 2 nd floor Master Suite relocation of proposed dormers, revised windows, remove chimney and false wall on south elevation. Todd Nagy, architect represented the applicants. Andrew & Colleen Saunders and John Bennett, Esq. were also present. Mr. Nagy stated that this house has already been approved by the AHRB and is currently under construction. He stated they are now proposing to move the master bedroom to the front of the house and the bath to 5

6 the back of house to take advantage of the views. He stated the shed dormers will be moved up approximately 4 and they will be removing the chimney in front. Chairperson Sandford asked why they are removing the chimney to which Mrs. Saunders stated there were three reasons. They are going for a cottagey style, they want to keep the shutters on the front and the chimney will block the view. Chairperson Sandford asked why there were so many different roof styles to which Mr. Nagy stated it is a very playful, shingle style. He stated originally the shingle style was brought over from Europe, and the original purpose was to keep water away from and out of the foundation and to prevent a sinking ridge. Tom White asked how tall the cap was off of the ridge to which Mr. Saunders stated it is approximately 3 4 off the top of the brick. He stated it is not a design statement. Ana Daniel stated it keeps the chimney clear. She asked if the chimneys will be brick or stone to which Mrs. Saunders stated stone. Ana Daniel offered the motion to approve the modification to the existing building permit for the interior layout of the 2 nd floor Master Suite, relocation of the proposed dormers, revised windows and the removal of a chimney and false wall on south elevation and Tom White seconded. It was unanimously approved. V. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ana Daniel and seconded by Tom White and unanimously approved. Time noted: 4:40 PM PATRICIA ARANCIO-REMKUS Secretary to Board 6