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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_07_21 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JULY 21, 2005, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER • 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Acting Chairman Andrew D. Fredman Doris Erdman E5 Absent: Sue Ellen Commender Tony Spagnola SEP 1 9 2005 __./ Ronnie Wadler Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building PATRICIA A. DiCIOCCIO MAMARONECK TOWN CLERK CALL TO ORDER Mr. Jacobson,Acting Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. Mr. Jacobson introduced and welcomed Mrs. Doris Erdman to the Board. He also explained that here were only three members present. This would require all motions to pass with three votes in favor. He also stated if any applicant did not want to be heard they could adjourn without prejudice. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the February 17, March 17, and May 19, 2005 meetings were not approved at this time. All • members were not present to vote. Acting Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: WEBSTER BANK- 1265 Boston Post Road Block 412, Lot 449.1 -sign Carol Bugbee of the TAGR Corporation, agent for Webster Bank, explained the application as follows: 1. Webster Bank was changing the signage for all locations nationwide. 2. The sign on the building and the monument sign would be changed. She also explained that the Bank was in the process of making an application to the Zoning Board for two additional signs on the buildings tower. The Bank feels that they need more visibility on the Boston Post Road. After some discussion the Board had the following comments and concerns: 1. The proposed sign changes for the two existing signs were excellent as long as the black band did notintrude higher on the sign intotheword bank.- 2. The Board approved the two existing sign changes as long as the lighting and locations would not change. The Board does not support the proliferation of signs on the Boston Post Road and therefore does not support the proposal for additional signage on the buildings tower. The Board also felt that the buildings • existing signage was highly visible on the Boston Post Road. On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS,Webster Bank has submitted an application to the Director of Building, together with plans for signs; and Board of Architectural Review July 21, 2005 Page 2 • WHEREAS, the Director of Building has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Webster Bank 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. The proposed sign changes for the two existing signs were excellent as long as the black band did not intrude higher on the sign into the word bank. 2. The two existing sign changes are approved as long as the lighting and locations would not change. 3. The Board does not support the proliferation of signs on the Boston Post Road and therefore does not support the proposal for additional signage on the buildings tower. The Board feels that the buildings existing signage was highly visible on the Boston Post Road. • LARCHMONT CHRYSLER JEEP-2533 Boston Post Road Block 614, Lot 231 -sign Fred Geremia, architect for Larchmont Chrysler Jeep, approached the Board and explained the application. Mr Geremia stated the following: 1. The addition to the front left of the building is to be used as a drop off area as it is used now. The only difference is that it would be a covered area. Traffic circulation would not change. The addition would be constructed of the same material as the rest of the structure,which is split face block. 2. The applicant is proposing to redo the front facade by making an entry and changing the glazing in this area. 3. The entry would have a pylon effect with transom glass above. 4. The applicant would like the signage approved as submitted, as the signs are the corporate identities. The Board had the following comments and concerns: 1. The Board was concerned with traffic flow for the new addition. 2. The Board felt there was not enough detail on the plans to make a decision. It was hard to tell what the finishes were to be. The Board requested samples of all the material and colors of the signage. It also requested a before and after plan to compare existing to proposed. 3. The Board felt the signage was not appropriate for the site. The Board felt that different • signage, possibly with different coloring, spacing and without logos would be more fitting. 4. The Board felt the applicant should be more creative when it comes to the signage. The Board adjourned the application to the August 18, 2005 meeting. Board of Architectural Review July 21, 2005 Page 3 • BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB-808 Weaver Street Block 201, Lot 19-site plan Stephen Grogg of Raymond Keys addressed the Board and explained the application. Mr. Grogg explained that the golf course wished to construct a much needed maintenance building. The Planning Board had approved the site in 2002. Currently the area is paved and used as a staging area. The building will be a metal structure, one story with a basement level that works into the slope. The building will be approximately 400 feet from Weaver Street. The building will be gray with a green roof. The applicant stated that the gray color would almost disappear at the skyline and in the past the company has designed buildings with using the gray and found that it worked well. They were working within the parameters of a Butler Style Building and that the building would be seen through a filtered view. The Board had the following concerns and comments: 1. The building viii be visible from Weaver Street and that something should be done to soften the look. 2. Evergreen screening at the Weaver Street view side would work well. 3. A solid wood fence that weathered naturally would be appropriate for screening at that level. After some discussion the Board approved that application with the following conditions: 1. The applicant will construct the building on the site with the provision that 10 pine trees be • installed. A 5-foot stockade fence will be installed if deemed necessary when the building is completed. The location of which will be determined at that time to accomplish as much screening as possible. If the BAR feels it necessary, an additional 10 trees will be added to the screening On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Bonnie Briar Country Club has submitted an application to the Director of Building, together with plans for site plan; and WHEREAS, the Director of Building has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Bonnie Briar Country Club 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. The building will be visible from Weaver Street and that something should be done to soften the look. • 2. Evergreen screening at the Weaver Street view side would work well. 3. A solid wood fence that weathered naturally would be appropriate for screening at that level. Board of Architectural Review July 21, 2005 Page 4 • 4. The applicant will construct the building on the site with the provision that 10 pine trees be installed. A 5-foot stockade fence will be installed if deemed necessary when the building is completed. The location of which will be determined at that time to accomplish as much screening as possible. If the BAR feels it necessary, an additional 10 trees will be added to the screening NEW BUSINESS -No new business at this time. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on August 18,2005. 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 July 21, 2005 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department. •