COMMONS REFRESH UPDATE: JULY 5, 2024
On April 11, 2024, the Design Development phase of the Commons Refresh project was approved by the Kendal on Hudson Board of Directors. One of the next steps is to achieve approval by the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board in order to apply for building permits.
The Planning Board’s interest in the site plan is to review any changes to the facility’s footprint or external additions to the current buildings. They want to make sure the plan protects the environment, doesn’t cause undue traffic woes, doesn’t create bright lights that could disturb neighboring communities, and the like. Along those lines, the main changes to our footprint are the KoH Board-approved terrace room and the community room above that.
On June 20, our architects (Amenta Emma) went before the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board for approval of the changes approved by the KoH Board of Directors. In their presentation, they briefly described and explained the reason for the project and noted the internal changes, followed by the plans for the terrace room and the community room above it. They showed drawings of the horticulture side of the outdoor terrace as well as the lounging and activity space on the other side. Those drawing were intended to show possibilities or potential uses of these spaces by residents.
In instances in which there are changes to existing or planned structures that could have an impact on the town or neighborhoods, the Board can call for a public hearing or waive the need for a public hearing. They waived the need for a public hearing for the Commons Refresh project and promised to have tier response to this proposal at their July meeting.
Below is the presentation made to the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board. Note that approval was requested for the basic design of the new additions — the community room and the terrace room —rather than for specific details such as the chairs, rectangle of play surface, or plantings.
PROJECT LOCATION: TERRACE
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN (GROUND LEVEL)
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN (TERRACE LEVEL)
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POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER May 20, 2024: 2:00 - 4 pm: Amenta Emma presentation of the design to the community. (By Zoom)
May 3, 2024, 10 am - noon: Annual Budget Discussion includes discussion of the financing for Project Refresh. (By Zoom)