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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_05_20 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MAY 20, 2004, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER • 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman Edward Z. Jacobson Andrew D. Fredman Judith Myers, Liaison Absent: Sue Ellen Commender Tony Spagnola Ronnie Wadler Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wassman called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM who explained that there was a quorum present of three members and a unanimous decision would have to be made in order to carry a vote. Applicants were advised the could withdraw their applications and carry over to the next meeting without prejudice but no assurance could be given that a • larger Board would be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was no discussion regarding previous open minutes. Chairman Wassman read the applications as follows: NORTH FORK BANK/Wroclawski - 1370 Boston Post Road Block 410, Lot 1 -façade, lighting, site plan approval The representative for North Fork Bank Alex Hadjiyane addressed the Board and gave a brief description of the project. After some discussion the Board had the following concerns and comments: 1. The Board was pleased with the design and the translucent material used for the proposed eyebrow awning. 2. The Board found the proposed stamped concrete (Ashlar Pattern) used for the walkway surfaces around the building was a good choice and would look good at the site. 3. The framework around the windows would be acceptable as proposed i.e. • anodized aluminum per sample. 4. The center light fixture on the front of the building is to be relocated to the center of the Winthrop side window below to be evenly spaced as the others are on the plan. • Board of Architectural Review May 20, 2004 Page 2 • 5. The Board was pleased to hear and accepted the fact the window shades were motorized. This will allow the shades to be set at the same level on all the windows simultaneously. 6. The Board felt the proposed colors lacked the "punch" the building could have if the colors were changed. The Board agreed a white color scheme would be more appropriate. New samples will be presented at the next meeting. 7. A majority of the Board felt the size of the lettering and pictorial matter of the sign should be scaled down. The Board also felt the sign facing the Winthrop frontage should be pushed further to the right on the wall. The Board felt the back lighting of the signs would be appropriate. Also the Board noted the three signs proposed were in excess of what the code allows. After some discussion and a vote, it was determined the Board would not support the applicant's possible request for a zoning variance to allow three signs. The Board felt the two wall signs were adequate. 8. The landscaping as proposed was very ambitious and the Board was pleased to see such a complete plan. The Board felt there were too many perennials and the site would be bare in the winter months and the placement of the perennials in the shade of the proposed trees probably would not do well. The Board suggested more evergreen type planting material should be used to fill these areas or seasonal planting assured. The taller plantings in the beds should be reversed in the scheme in order to allow a better view of the site and the plantings from the Boston Post Road. The applicant agreed to revise the 110 planting plan Drawing C3. 9. The Board requested a photometric plan for the site ground lighting. 10. The Board felt the overall design and site layout were acceptable and would forward this comment to the Planning Board. Chairman Wassman read the next application: DROP SHOP STORE - 1262 Boston Post Road Block 407, Lot 192 - sign Mr. Salazar, architect for the applicant, addressed the Board regarding the proposed sign for the Drop Shop. He stated the new sign was illuminated by back lighting the lettering and a series of perforations allowed light to penetrate the lettering caused the script to appear white when lit at night. Mr. Salazar explained when the sign was not lit it looks similar to the paper proposal. The Board had the following comments: 1. The Board discussed the application for the new sign and found this method of lighting the sign to be innovative and creative. 2. The Board felt that possibly the entire shopping center could some day change the present tenant signs to the proposal shown here tonight 3. The Board approved the application as proposed. • On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Drop Shop Store has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans for signage; and ' Board of Architectural Review May 20, 2004 Page 3 • 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, Drop Shop Store 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. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is GRANTED. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. • NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on June 15, 2004. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. para Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the May 20, 2004 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department. • • OHO � Ij Town of Mamaroneck • County of Westchester Town Offices: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3319 914/381-7830 Office of the Board of Architectural Review May 13, 2004 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 20, 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 -April 15, 2004 2. NORTH FORK BANK/Wroclawski - 1370 Boston Post Road Block 410, Lot 1 -facade, lighting, site plan approval 3. DROP SHOP STORE- 1262 Boston Post Road Block 407, Lot 192, -sign 4. 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