HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_04_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
APRIL 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
Ronnie Wadler
Judith Myers, Liaison
Absent: Edward Z. Jacobson
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 motion made and duly seconded the minutes of March 25, 2004 meeting were
unanimously approved.
Chairman Wassman read the applications as follows:
WEBSTER BANK/Melron - 1265 Boston Post Road - Block 412, Lot 449 - sign
(Adjourned March 25, 2004)
Michael Ayles from Antinozzi Associates presented the revised rendering for Webster
Bank.
The Board discussed the application and had the following comments, concerns and
recommendations:
1. The soffit drawing showing the light bar and soffit light style was approved as
submitted.
2. The Webster Bank monument sign was approved with the following changes:
a) The Webster Bank monument sign is to be reduced in height to 5 feet
(to match the height of the Duane Reade monument sign).
b) The lower color bank of the monument sign is to be the same color gray
as the metal roof.
• On motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, Webster Bank/Melron has submitted an application
to the Building Inspector, together with plans for signs; and
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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, Webster Ban/Melron 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 as amended.
DUANE READE/Melron - 1245 Boston Post Road - Block 412, Lot 449 - façade and sign
(Adjourned March 25, 2004)
Mark Mustacato of RMG Associates presented revised the renditions of the Duane
• Reade Building.
The Board had the following comments and concerns regarding the signage and the
building.
1. The Board approved the following plans dated 4-7-04 A-1, A-2, S-1, S-2 with
the following changes:
a) The Duane Reade signage on the front of the building is to be reduced
by approximately 10% (the lettering is to be reduce from 32 inches to 30
inches in height and therefore the length of the sign will be reduced
accordingly). This will align the sign with the awning below. The light
bar above is not to extend beyond the limits of the sign.
b) The lettering of the word pharmacy on the monument sign is to be the
roman style print similar to that of the wall sign lettering.
The Board approved the landscaping plan A-2 dated 4-7-04 with the following changes:
1. A third aristocrat pear is to be added to the planting bed in front of the
main parking lot.
2. The planting in the planting beds in the area of the monument sign are
to be planted with junipers as close to the signs as possible.
3. The dumpster fencing is to be as opaque as possible.
• On motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED:
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• WHEREAS, Duane Reade/Melron has submitted an application
to the Building Inspector, together with plans for site facade and
signs; and
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, Duane Reade/Melron 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 as amended.
NEW BUSINESS - No new business at this time.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the BAR will be held on May 20, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
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Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary
• Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the April 15, 2004 meeting of the Board of
Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.
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Town Offices: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3319
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Office of the Board of Architectural Review
April 8, 2004
NOTICE OF MEETING
A meeting of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck will be held
on THURSDAY, APRIL 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 - March 25, 2004
2. WEBSTER BANK/Melron - 1265 Boston Post Road
Block 412, Lot 449 -facade and sign (adjourned from03/25/04 meeting)
3. DUANE READE/Melron - 1245 Boston Post Road
Block 412, Lot 449 -facade and sign (adjourned from03/25/04 meeting)
4. NEW BUSINESS
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Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary
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