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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_01_27 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JANUARY 27,2005, IN THE SENIOR CENTER,TOWN CENTER • 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson,Acting Chairman Sue Ellen Commender Tony Spagnola Andrew D. Fredman Absent: Ronnie Wadler Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building E (�l� E Judith Myers, Town Board Liaison ' CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. pATRICIA DiCIOCClO MAMARONECKA. TOWN CLERK APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made and duly seconded the minutes of the December 16, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved as amended. Acting Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: • NAIL HOUSE- 1262 Boston Post Road Block 407, Lot 192-signs (adjourned 12/16/04) The applicant approached the Board and explained the application and that the sign exists at this time. The Board had the following comments: 1. The sign script was to heavy looking and not a good choice. 2. The Board requested that the application be resubmitted showing a softer more elegant script. 3. The grand opening sign must be removed. ALICE'S INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SALON - 168-170 Myrtle Boulevard Block 133, Lot 657-sign-(adjourned 12/16/04) The applicant approached the Board and explained the application: The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board felt that the existing awning sign was tasteful but one could not read the smaller print from the street. 2. After some discussion the Board agreed that the lettering should be reduced in size and be brought in from each end of the awning so it is centered. 3. The Board felt that the lettering for Alice's should be 5 inches in height and the lettering for Beauty Salon should be 4 inches. • 4. The Board felt that the applicant should have the sign company submit an accurate scaled drawing of the awning sign. 5. The Board felt that the Alice's sign (logo)on the window must be removed. • lCj A)A) CLxi 'S MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MI DTIC' JANUARY 27,2005, IN THE SENIOR CENTER,TOWN C • 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEV f7(,�,efsE FtGF THA,u K 5 Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Acting Chairman Sue Ellen Commender Tony Spagnola Andrew D. Fredman Absent: Ronnie Wadler Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building 2 EC E Judith Myers, Town Board Liaison �C l� 1.119 CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. ppTRICIA A. DiCIOCCIO MAMARONECK TOWN CLERK APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made and duly seconded the minutes of the December 16, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved as amended. Acting Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: • NAIL HOUSE- 1262 Boston Post Road Block 407, Lot 192-signs (adjourned 12/16/04) The applicant approached the Board and explained the application and that the sign exists at this time. The Board had the following comments: 1. The sign script was to heavy looking and not a good choice. 2. The Board requested that the application be resubmitted showing a softer more elegant script. 3. The grand opening sign must be removed. ALICE'S INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SALON - 168-170 Myrtle Boulevard Block 133, Lot 657-sign-(adjourned 12/16/04) The applicant approached the Board and explained the application: The Board had thefollowing o owing comments: 1. The Board felt that the existing awning sign was tasteful but one could not read the smaller print from the street. 2. After some discussion the Board agreed that the lettering should be reduced in size and be brought in from each end of the awning so it is centered. 3. The Board felt that the lettering for Alice's should be 5 inches in height and the lettering for Beauty Salon should be 4 inches. • 4. The Board felt that the applicant should have the sign company submit an accurate scaled drawing of the awning sign. 5. The Board felt that the Alice's sign (logo)on the window must be removed. Board of Architectural Review January 27, 2005 Page 2 • LLOYD SHERMAN - 1 Washington Square-Apt. 1 E Block 133, Lot 449-site plan The applicant approached the Board and explained the application. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board felt that the applicant should construct the porch with a five-window scheme that has been done in the past on several porches on that line of the building. The applicant agreed to install five windows on the front portion of the porch and two windows on the side. The Board then approved the application as such. On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Lloyd Sherman has submitted an application to the Director of Building, together with plans for a 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, Lloyd Sherman 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: The applicant is to construct the porch with a five-window scheme that has been done in the past on several porches on that line of the building. MERCEDES BENZ OF LARCHMONT-2500 Boston Post Road Block 503, Lot 123-facade, site plan -(adjourned 12/16/04) The applicant Joe Crocco approached the Board and explained the changes made to the application from the prior meeting in December. The sign was moved to the north end of the front of the building. Surrounds were added at the front entry and service bay areas and the height of the tower to house Mercedes symbol was lowered. The Board had the following comments: 1. The glass glazing divisions are too uneven and have little relationship with each other glaze and all the glass needs a sense of organization. There exists a dramatic scale problem with the glazing and the rest of the building. 2. The signage on the building is unacceptable. The proposed sign box is not necessary because internally illuminated signage is not permitted. The applicant should consider pin-mounted letters. 3. The Board suggested that the canopy be metal or other material not stucco. 4. The columns are good but the canopy needs to be more high-tech. 5. The Board felt that the scale issues for the entire building were problematic. Board of Architectural Review January 27, 2005 Page 3 • 6. The Board felt that the tree in the front right corner of the building was the wrong selection and would be too large. 7. The Board felt that a landscape rendering should be submitted for the next meeting. 8. The Board felt the lighting levels were too intense for the site and the applicant should revisit the lighting issue. 9. The Board felt the applicant should return in February with changes. COMMERCE BANK- 1289 Boston Post Road- Block 412, Lot 489 The Board was surprised at the Planning Board's decision on the monument sign. It was the Boards feeling that the Planning Board should not have approved the monument sign and wanted to know if the sign application could be revisited. NEW BUSINESS - No new business at this time. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2005. 41) ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded,the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Patricia Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the January 27, 2005 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department. i