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Design representatives presented a two‑story, roughly 2,500‑square‑foot building with brick at the base, rustic cedar‑tone vertical siding at the sides and hardy board on the front facades. Commissioners praised many of the material and color choices but asked for a stylistic revision to a gable window. One commissioner said the proposed half‑moon window above the front elevation read as an attempted Palladian element and recommended a circular gable window instead; the design team agreed to revise the detail.

Commissioners also reviewed the landscape plan and asked the applicant to replace proposed Bermuda grass with a cool‑season turf (rye or fescue) and to remove yucca plants from the planting schedule, recommending native, lower‑maintenance alternatives such as azaleas. Staff said the revised landscape plan should include a maintenance schedule.

Board members asked for cut sheets for exterior light fixtures and clarification of certain wall bases and retaining‑wall finishes. After staff summarized the requested revisions — circular gable window, revised grass and planting palette, and finalized lighting cut sheets — a motion was made to approve with those conditions, and the motion passed.

The applicant was told to provide the revised landscaping plan and the specified material cut sheets for staff review; the board recorded the approval with these conditions attached.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mount Vernon Land Use Board Meeting 2025-05-28","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved a proposed two‑family residence at 460 Dunham with conditions: replace proposed Bermuda lawn with cool‑season grass, remove yucca from plant list in favor of native shrubs such as azaleas, and revise a gable window to a circular design for stylistic consistency.","taxTitle","Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York","taxId",12530,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194648,"ARB approves porch and rear deck at 20 Lexington as submitted",569,4330000,4899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b&start=4330&end=4899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b/thumbnail_4330000.jpg","/articles/6194648/Mount-Vernon/Westchester-County/New-York/ARB-approves-porch-and-rear-deck-at-20-Lexington-as-submitted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194648-66c03091edcf46667d6c171718414dc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179435&Signature=Nu-MKtaZe8ZVOehvjfdQ2shJIOfFuJvUqgeiApHcZzCWXmaRAuUi1VEP6l3FpzrNH~nA5~agvbw6sU5Gqcc9hloZteZdVStySPjzjD6WS6vFxPCUIij46ySLDm38PbNGhbqld7bdoPDR~fAKWdIrRimhNR1S7HbRRQmBgqw02a8kSBjEEoG4pyK8BVExN2g0LCA-4Jh3VuArEGPL0KeAjdpypaGRfeJ8Bs17zZ4xov2hQ~ZzIDKHLbDJzUfI1iIVyND-Djyi7p~48oTjCnR5HGqeUTUAv40RPwEKqP1k5cbPyE8dhfZ7o3V4NgxQJZMpKhkqceWTRE8dN2BxER2wWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mount Vernon Architectural Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for a roofed side porch and a rear deck at 20 Lexington Avenue in the single‑family district. The owner’s representative described an urgent need to address water and foundation issues at the side entrance; the board approved the porch portion and the rear deck as presented.

The applicant's representative said the house has existing water intrusion and foundation damage and that the porch work addressed an urgent need. Commissioners asked about materials and finishes; the applicant said the deck would use composite decking with a wood look and that railings and lighting were planned in darker tones. One commissioner requested that the applicant confirm the number and placement of railings to avoid a “commercial” appearance; the applicant said they would explore alternate solutions such as placing railing elements in the wall instead of between columns.

The board moved to approve the application “as submitted.” The vote was recorded as aye by the members present and the applicant was told to submit any cut sheets or details needed for the final file.","The board granted a certificate of appropriateness for a new roofed side porch and a rear deck at 20 Lexington Avenue; commissioners discussed materials and railing details but approved the application as presented.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194653,"ARB reviews two options for second‑floor addition at 147 West Sanford; samples and landscaping required",1700,2316000,4016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b&start=2316&end=4016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b/thumbnail_2316000.jpg","/articles/6194653/Mount-Vernon/Westchester-County/New-York/ARB-reviews-two-options-for-secondfloor-addition-at-147-West-Sanford-samples-and-landscaping-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194653-fee55c8f6c824ff48db24f74ef02d17e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179435&Signature=D6rIrWYTA7UykaBaqLblI-0dbCZtw0U~7iz7nC958fnN~w812LnUl7nh4sIe4RTjhJgGScC9q3RDIWss4zhthypQpzZOaADLBjTddaPgJbji0pcdlTSukViyCcm6GTy~GRBGeOdLtX~BRlZgBFriH9gQ4qJvGRby97t9dpoeyGpITkZ-sZ3Hn7C2SEe0fsCPWqOtirN7~7tgRqMhtVHr~ktGQ7VpictEGazRq99Yk4E~u1m0yucD43Ziic82P~kZRFUyoReDL4fnWUGhEeQRQbq5y0ls1MxmcNcACu3qW32SPxJxdUQQvWbRyAb5zkGm2PufMqJTjuW-z28iuPv8~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects representing the owner of 147 West Sanford presented two design options for a one‑story addition and a new covered porch during a City of Mount Vernon Architectural Review Board hearing. The board accepted the concept but required finish samples, window and railing cut sheets, and a detailed native‑plant landscape plan before final approval.

The proposal calls for a second‑floor bedroom and covered porch area on the front of an existing nonconforming single‑family building, with minimal first‑floor changes. The design team said the addition would remain largely within the existing footprint and that construction would be contained on the property to minimize disruption to neighbors.

The applicant presented two layouts. Option 1 retains the original interior orientation; option 2 flips the rear bathroom and rooftop garden area to address neighbor concerns about views and sunlight. The architect said option 2 was developed after input at a zoning‑board hearing. The architect said the property has “no parking” on site and plans to use off‑street parking identified in the submission.

ARB members repeatedly asked to see physical finish samples: siding, roofing, railings and lighting. Commissioner members noted that cut sheets and material samples help avoid ambiguity in the application: “If it can't be left to our imagination what these colors look like, actual finishes alleviate all of that,” one member said.

Staff and commissioners also requested a landscaping schedule and explicit planting plan for the narrow front and side areas, and asked that plantings be native and low‑maintenance. The board and applicant agreed that the applicant should return with revised materials and samples and be prepared to appear at the June meeting for a faster resolution.

No final vote was recorded during the presentation; the board asked the applicant to prepare cut sheets, physical samples and a landscaping schedule for the next submission.","Architects proposed a second‑floor addition and enclosed porch at a nonconforming house at 147 West Sanford; the board sought material samples, window and railing cut sheets, a native‑plant landscape plan and asked the applicant to return with finalized finishes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194655,"Mount Vernon ARB conditions approval after owner admits work done without permits",1875,0,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b&start=0&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863654-8ca2024cf2df8f249e93113d1483de9b/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6194655/Mount-Vernon/Westchester-County/New-York/Mount-Vernon-ARB-conditions-approval-after-owner-admits-work-done-without-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194655-5706e186dfc03ef29b647f02e88c875b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179435&Signature=fpxI4s94Ew7Nx4zwbfelk2e-2DdAui2pVa-fQ6M42pL7SEx68ua-ZtwKSQ38EvnsGEuCLS3A8KR6q57zehyO7pmF0OXAgAFZR~-15OO2ZF7z6jy11FWS9iWVmHfqBLaOD1n7AIK3D8CO1tCr3aS65KQVWjzFX0d-JDbx1csiTGawwl6aJ42Hor0d5fOdNLCfPCd5cKfBOzrT2DeReBuiEREdogm1w~ONzrXWxHSzgaLBFKD4SRqpnSPdUasyKl19WoBJCdU~Xi9ojeQnClPUp3ig7ePw6JPIfWjHo3Tkp78e-Y5U7CFJn4GzJaXoPWdOffUNw5SLK8LbQuVRntAc7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Mount Vernon Architectural Review Board approved an application for exterior renovations at a commercial property — described in the meeting as the parcel across from a federal landmark — after the owner acknowledged starting work without a permit and agreed to a set of conditions.

Board members and staff pressed the applicant on changes already visible in Google Earth imagery and on-site photos. The applicant said he had purchased the property more than three years earlier and “did the work without a permit,” adding later, “I apologize.”

Board members focused on several concerns: security grills and cameras, the condition of an overhang and railings, flashing and roof details, and a large expanse of asphalt in front of the building. Staff recapped required conditions near the end of the discussion: “paint the railing, submit a landscape plan using native noninvasive evergreen that treats the front of the building and also the hardscape at the side of the building,” and remove asphalt three feet from the building to accommodate plantings and provide a re‑paving plan for the side lot. The board said it would approve the application on the condition that those materials and plans be submitted for final review.

The applicant described operational reasons for starting work before permits were issued, saying financial pressure and a long permitting delay left him unable to “sustain waiting.” Board members criticized that choice as “insulting” and “misleading” when the submitted package did not match existing conditions. Staff said the application had been routed through the Department of Buildings and planning staff but that the Architectural Review Board must still confirm final materials and the landscaping plan.

Board members and staff also asked for clarifications and demonstrable samples: exterior finish samples, window and railing cut sheets, and lighting details. The board directed the applicant to return with final materials and resubmittal early enough to be placed on the next agenda; staff said the earliest practical return date was the June meeting. The board and staff stressed a maintenance plan for any new plantings and asked for native, low‑maintenance species to reduce litter and heat‑island effects.

No formal vote transcripted a roll call tally; staff recorded the approval to proceed contingent on the listed conditions and a required resubmittal for final sign‑off.","The Architectural Review Board approved exterior changes at a commercial property across from a federal landmark after the owner acknowledged performing some unpermitted work and agreed to conditions including a landscaping plan, painted railings and parking-area repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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