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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_12_13 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK • DECEMBER 13, 2005, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Acting Chairman Tony Spagnola Andrew D. Fredman Doris Erdman IECEIVIEAbsent: Sue Ellen CommenderRonnie Wadler APR 2 7 2006 J Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Valerie O'Keeffe, Supervisor PATRICIA A. DiCIOCCIO MAMARONECK TOWN CLERK Nancy Seligson, Liaison CALL TO ORDER Mr. Jacobson, Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Upon a motion made and duly seconded the minutes of the October 17 and November 17, 2005 meetings were unanimously approved. Acting Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: SLEEPY'S - 1331 Boston Post Road Block 411 Lot 119 signs (adjourned 10/18/05, 11/17/05) Don Mazin, attorney for the applicant, approached the Board and explained the reason for the applicant's requests. He stated the store was located on a busy road and the request for a sign on the front and a sign on the side of the building and the logo were necessary in order for the store to be recognized. He also stated there were other stores in the complex that had lettering in sizes that do not comply with today's regulations and that a complying sign would look out of place in comparison to what is there now. He also said the awning material, framework and lighting already exists and only the sign portion would be new. Mr. Mazin asked that the Board send a favorable report to the Zoning Board for the sign request that needed variances. Jim Foertsch from KP Signs addressed d essed th a Board. He asked if the Board would allow all three signs and if "the mattress professionals" could be added to the awning sign on the side and front signs. • Board of Architectural Review December 13, 2005 Page 2 • After some discussion the board had the following comments: 1) The Board felt that the existing sign lighting method was acceptable and that there was no other alternative to light the signs. Therefore, the Board would support a request for zoning variance. 2) The Board would not support a variance for the sign on the side and would reiterate this decision to the Zoning Board. 3) The Board did not support the logo on any of the signs for the location and would reiterate this decision to the Zoning Board. 4) The Board felt the size of the lettering on the front sign was acceptable and would reiterate this decision to the Zoning Board. 5) The board felt that the rear sign lettering is warranted and that the lettering should be sized to the scale of the size of the awning. 6) The Board approved a temporary sign to be used until Variances are granted for the signs On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Sleepy's has submitted an application to the Director of Building, together with plans for signs; and WHEREAS, the Director of Building has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the 111 review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Sleepy's submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approve the translucent sign on the Post Road as submitted. 2. Deny the sign on the side of the building. 3. The awning material will be the same color. 4. Approve the non-illuminated interior sign " the Mattress professional's " over the transom if it works for the applicant, if not it can go in the window to the right of the front door. 5. Approve the temporary sign on Boston Post Road. 6. Approve rear sign lettering in scale with the awning. 7. Approve the existing lighting method for the signs. 8. Approve the size of the lettering for all signs approved. • FOREST CITY RESIDENTIAL, LLC - Madison Avenue Block 132, Lots 410, 463, 469, 504, 511, 521 Site plan (adjourned 11/17/05) Board of Architectural Review December 13, 2005 Page 3 111/ Chairman Jacobson addressed the Board and explained their role in the approval process of the Special Permit. He explained that because of the special permit process, the applicant must receive a full approval or denial this evening even though the Board does not have construction documents to review as is customary. He stated that the Board could not approve the project in phases as it develops. Mark Gratz from Divney Tung and Schwalbe approached the Board and explained the application regarding the site plan. He described the planting plan to the Board and showed changes made from the last submission. He further explained the lighting scheme for the parking lots. Mr Gratz stated the planting along the State Right-of-Way has not yet been determined, although the planting of small evergreens may be permissible. The Board felt that the site plan planting and lighting were acceptable but wanted other members to comment on the final plantings before actually planting the trees. Gary Brewer from Robert A.M. Steam explained the proposed façade and elevations. He showed the Board samples of what materials would be used and where they would be used in relationship to the building. Mr Gratz explained that the retail space facades would also change. He also stated that the developer had every intention to build what was presented to the board this evening. The Board made the following motion: The Board accepts the application as presented tonight. The Board also asked that one condition of the special permit allow the Board to review any changes to the existing retail space facade and signage when submitted to the Building Department. NEW BUSINESS - No new business at this time. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on January 19, 2006. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the December 13, 2005 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.