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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_03_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes • AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 15, 2001, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman Robert M. Immerman Anthony Spagnola "•> 4 Pamela T. Washington RECEIVED E. Robert Wassman KAY 21 2001 Absent: Sue Ellen Commender PATRICCIA A. TOWN tO �, MAMARONECK Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building N.Y. CALL TO ORDER ' 4 \ , The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Jacobson said the first item on the agenda was to be the approval of the Minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2001. Unfortunately,there are only two members present who were at that meeting, therefore there is not the necessary quorum to review those Minutes. Mr. Jacobson said that the Minutes of the February 15, 2001, were distributed in an unedited fashion and • he has not had a chance to edit them. He advised Board members to disregard their copies. He will tell those members who were not at the last meeting that Steve Altieri presented a plan for the redesign and reconstruction of lower Myrtle Boulevard from Chatsworth Avenue down to Washington Square. That redevelopment plan involved constructing a median strip down the center of lower Myrtle Boulevard, with trees planted on it. It also contained a proposal for pole mounted light fixtures. Those present at that meeting, Mr. Spagnola, Mr. Jacobson and Sue Ellen Commender, listened to the presentation, made some comments to the effect that on the pole mounted light fixture the Board felt that the design of the pole and the fixture was a little to ornate and decorative for this particular area and needed to be simplified. Also, the idea of the median strip down the middle of the street with trees on it didn't appear to be an attractive idea. Mr. Jacobson said the Board then discussed the possibility of widening the sidewalk along the store frontage, the right-hand side of the street as you go down Myrtle continuing around the Washington Square, so trees could be planted there not knocking up against the sides of the stores and also giving them a chance to screen that parking garage down along Washington Square. Mr. Jacobson said they suggested that to Mr. Altieri. He and Mr. Spagnola had a subsequent phone call and Mr. Jacobson followed up with a phone call to Mr. Altieri just to reinforce their thinking that the sidewalk widening was preferable to the median strip. He said he hasn't had any reaction back from Mr. Altieri at this point. He said he will follow up and talk to Mr. Altieri next week to see where it stands. Mr. Wassman said he was listed as being present and he was not present at that meeting. Mr. Carpaneto said they had a problem with the recording machine. Mr. Jacobson said that the secretary wanted to remind all of the Board members that she has difficulty • hearing those speaking, particularly when two people speak at the same time. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: DUNKIN DONUTS/Patsis- 1311 Boston Post Road-Block 12,Lot 288-facade(adjourned 11/16/00;12/21/00; 1/18/01) Board of Architectural Review March 15, 2001 Page 2 • Mr. Jacobson said that the applicant requested an adjournment to the April meeting. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: SUMMIT PHYSICAL THERAPY/Kieren Traymor - 1420 Boston Post Road - Block 409, Lot 131 - facade; sign Kieren Traymor, the President of the organization, addressed the Board. Before starting, Mr. Jacobson informed the Board that an additional signage design was to be presented. Mr. Jacobson said that the Board's policy is that unless a submission is received in the Board packets a week before the meeting for review, it is not accepted for discussion. He said now that Board members have had a chance to look at it,what is the Board's feeling about reviewing or not reviewing this additional submission at this time. I Mr. Wassman has indicated he's against reviewing this, because they have not had a chance beforehand to see it, review it, etc. He asked if the rest of the Board feels the same. They indicated they did. Mr. Jacobson said the Board will not comment on this submission this evening. Mr. Wassman asked if they can discuss the nature of the lettering and whether it is back lit or front lighted. It might help with Board evaluation, if they had some of the facts. He said it is not well described by this drawing. Mr. Jacobson asked if it is Mr. Traymor's intention to propose the one that the Board received prior to IIIthis meeting. Mr. Traymor said he had the submitted sign drawn up and prepared for this meeting in late February. The sign as drawn does not meet code. So, he went to Ron, Ron told him it doesn't meet code and he is going to have to get something else. He then went to a sign person and who drew up the newest design which the Board has just seen tonight. Mr. Wassman asked if this sign is to be considered. Mr. Traymor said everything is to be considered, except the awning will be removed. Mr. Jacobson said this presentation is too piecemeal. If this new design is going to be different than what the Board has here, the Board ought to have a submission that shows what Mr. Traymor really wants to do. Mr. Traymor said it's all on the other picture that Ron just gave the Board. Everything on that picture is exactly what the building is going to look like. Mr. Wassman asked if the Board wants more detail, or is that picture Mr. Traymor presented tonight enough for next month. Mr. Jacobson said no. Mr. Traymor needs to revise the entire presentation. After some discussion regarding the logos on the windows from the previous tenant, Mr. Jacobson asked if last time didn't we determine that the stenciled logos, when there was a restaurant, contributed to the overall square footage of the signage. IIIMr. Carpaneto said those are very small. It covers 20% of the glass. Board of Architectural Review March 15, 2001 Page 3 • Mr. Jacobson asked if the Board knows at this time what the maximum allowable square footage is per sign on this particular property. Mr. Carpaneto said this sign is not even 9 ft. If you add all those up, he doesn't think they're 12 ft. of each and this thing is 15 inches by 200 inches. The square footage would be less than a monument sign, a two-sided monument sign. By the time you add it all up, there's not a lot of square footage on the signage. Mr. Wassman said for preopening and initial period of opening, you can having a banner identifying your business. The Board, not having the information to deal with the subject matter tonight and giving the Board the time to have the full facts understood and researched, he is suggesting Mr. Traymor look into the idea of a temporary banner. Mr. Immerman said he wants to raise Ms. Commender's comments, even though they are his own as well. Mr. Immerman said Mr. Traymor has to submit an enhanced landscape shrubbery plan of the front. He said he knows people were out there working today, but he thinks Mr. Traymor has to fill in the gaps. It's easily done here, where he is creating the main entrance. There are a lot of spaces. The plants down here are fairly small. It doesn't mean he has to have big stuff, but he thinks he has to put in some more. Mr. Immerman said he is not going to tell him what to do. Mr. Traymor should ask somebody who knows planting. Mr. Jacobson said the Board will see the applicant next month. Mr. Spagnola asked if Mr. Traymor can put a banner up, in the interim. IIIMr. Jacobson said that is a Town Board matter. Mr. Carpaneto said he will work with Mr. Traymor on that matter. Mr. Jacobson said the submission date for material for the next meeting is usually before this meeting. He said he will make an allowance this time. He informed Mr. Traymor if he gets his graphic material submitted in time for it to be delivered to the Board, which is a week before the meeting. That would be acceptable. After further discussion, Mr. Jacobson said why doesn't Mr. Traymor consult with somebody about how to make the landscaping more attractive. He said he is sure Mr. Fleming could give Mr. Traymor some input. Mr. Wassman said he wants to ask a question about this property. Something comes to mind that the Board had some demands about the parking lot at that time, the Alden House, that requires they would do something. He asked about the fencing, and said he hasn't looked at it. He said he goes by it regularly, but hasn't looked at the parking lot. He asked if Mr. Carpaneto observed any problems with the parking lot. Mr. Carpaneto said he will look again, but nothing comes to mind. Mr. Wassman said it's a good time if the Board thinks of something, as the landlord is going to be getting a tenant in there. Mr. Wassman asked if Mr. Carpaneto has seen anything in his recent visits that needs to be done there. IIIMr. Carpaneto said he has only been out there one time, as Mr. Moore has been doing most of the inspections on it. He said at the time he was there nothing blared out, but he will check it again and will also get in touch with him. Mr. Spagnola asked if Dunkin Donuts is rescheduled. r � Board of Architectural Review March 15, 2001 Page 4 • Mr. Carpaneto said yes. They wanted the Minutes, but the Board wasn't able to approve them because of the Board members involved. After further discussion, Mr. Jacobson said they did not have a quorum of those involved at that meeting this evening to approve those Minutes. Mr. Jacobson said if there's no other new business, he asked for a motion to adjourn. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on April 19, 2001. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Spagnola, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. PlaAriat ?/ -A Marguerite Roecording Secretary • i