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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_07_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JULY 15, 2004, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK • Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman Sue Ellen Commender Tony Spagnola Andrew D. Fredman Judith Myers, Liaison Absent: Edward Z. Jacobson Ronnie Wadler Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wassman called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made and duly seconded the minutes of June 17, 2004 meeting were 4110 unanimously approved as amended. Chairman Wassman read the applications as follows: EXCELSIOR CLEANERS - 1320 Boston Post Road Block 410, Lot 463 -facade Mr. Kaplan, owner of Excelsior, addressed the Board and explained the application. The Board discussed the application and had the following comments and concerns: 1. The building surface should be cleaned. (Ron will inquire about cleaning the building surface.) 2. Pictures of the surrounding area would have been helpful. 3. The proposed insect screens would not be appropriate because they would cloud the look of the clear glass. 4. The metal used for the framework should match what is presently on the CVS portion of the building. 5. The 4 hopper windows proposed over the doorway were too crammed and busy. On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: 410 WHEREAS, Excelsior Cleaners has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans for the facade; and Board of Architectural Review • July 15, 2004 Page 2 • WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Excelsior Cleaners 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. No insect screens would be used with the windows. 2. The color of the metal-used would match the CVS portion of the building. 3. The 4 hopper windows will be changed to 2 hopper windows of equal size over the front entry doors. • Chairman Wassman read the second application: COMMERCE BANK- 1289 Boston Post Road Block 412, Lot 489 -signs and site plan Mr Craig Tompkins, of Bohler Engineering, addressed the Board and explained the application. The Board discussed the application and had the following comments and concerns: 1. The scale of the proposed building in relationship to the site and to the Boston Post Road was overpowering and the building was too tall. The look of the proposed building was massive with too many flat surfaces and not at all right for the site. 2. The height of the building in relationship to the residential homes on Rock Ridge Road was too high. The building would be approximately 8 feet higher than the average grade of the yards on that section of Rock Ridge Road. The Board had concerns regarding the noise that would be generated from the mechanical equipment and how it would impact the nearby residential homes. 3. The color of the building was a good choice but the Board would like to see samples of the proposed materials. 4. More street trees should be added to the site and more shrubbery should be incorporated into the landscape design. The lawn areas in the front section of the parking lot should be planted rather than leaving just lawn space. The Board expressed concerns regarding the number of trees that were to be • removed from the site. Board of Architectural Review July 15, 2004 Page 3 • 5. The height of the monument sign should match the height of the Duane Reade monument sign. Also, the blue area of the monument sign should be black and the curved edge of the sign should be squared off. The red "C" to the left of the front door should be reduced (the total number of signs proposed may require variances by the Zoning Board). NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Wassman reported the Board had chosen Option "C" for the North Fork Bank building color scheme and the Planning Board approved the application for the site plan. Sue Ellen reported that a new sign was installed at the beauty parlor on Myrtle Boulevard near the computer store. Ron will contact the owner regarding the violation. Chairman Wassman asked the status of General Bronze. Ron reported the owner was directed to appear in front of the Board some time ago. Ron will give summons to owner. The Board was upset the VAC building had been moved on the site without approval of the BAR. The concern was the least attractive elevation was now the most visible from Weaver Street. The Board felt the Town should have taken the application back to the BAR for • approval prior to moving the building. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on August 19, 2004. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Patricia Samela, ecording Secretary • Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the July 15, 2004 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department. ., O 9 e2 - J9 Z Town of Mamaroneck m, County of Westchester • '" t F Town Offices: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. NY 10543-3353 .veers:ez ,. . TEL: 914/381-783( Office of the Board of Architectural Review X: 914/381-847: ofmamaroneck.orl fo WV\ ------------ VIfil\ REVISED T b - - July 9, 2004 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck will be held on THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004 at 8:00 PM in the SENIOR CENTER, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The agenda will include the following matters: • AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -June 17, 2004 2. EXCELSIOR CLEANERS - 1320 Boston Post Road Block 410, Lot 463-facade 4. COMMERCE BANK- 1289 Boston Post Road Block 412, Lot 489-signs and site plan 3. NEW BUSINESS ,1/4-kt-ce-t12-‘ - 1--- 241- 2. Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary 10 Q ^ti O �9 = 7 C° Z Town of Mamaroneck County of Westchester • ' t F Town Offices: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.NY 10543-3353 .FQUY7c. ,. . TEL: 914/381-783( Office of the Board of Architectural Review FAX:914/381-847: bu i I d i n gdept @ tow not mamaroneck.orl REVISED July 9, 2004 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck will be held on THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004 at 8:00 PM in the SENIOR CENTER, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The agenda will include the following matters: Ill AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -June 17, 2004 2. EXCELSIOR CLEANERS - 1320 Boston Post Road Block 410, Lot 463-facade 4. COMMERCE BANK- 1289 Boston Post Road Block 412, Lot 489-signs and site plan 3. NEW BUSINESS ' --4-A;L( 2'‘ 4det ,o- Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary 0