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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_06_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE • BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JUNE 15, 2000, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman Pamela T. Washington E. Robert Wassman 3clJ II g Absent: Sue Ellen Commender 4 cs Robert M. Immerman RECEIVED Anthony Spagnola SEP 7 2000 ,__ Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building PATRICIA A.DICIOCCIO TOWN CLERK MAMARONECK V CALL TO ORDER �vA` N.Y.l` �\ i6 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:04 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Jacobson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the March 16, 2000 meeting. There being none, upon a motion made by Mr. Wassman, seconded by Ms. Washington, the Minutes of the March 16, 2000 meeting were unanimously approved. • Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: GJOKO, INC. - 176B Myrtle Boulevard - Block 133, Lot 642 - sign Mr. Jacobson said that a representative from Gjoko's is not present at this time. However, the matter shall be reviewed by the Board. Mr. Jacobson asked if there were any questions or comments about the application. Mr. Jacobson said the typography and the color of signage will match the other two existing signs. Mr. Jacobson said that the Board was requested by Ms. Commender to discuss the issue of planting in front of the shops. The photograph showing the potted plants is an old one. At the present time there are only two pots of flowers in front of the nail shop. He said that Sue Ellen Commender, who is not present this evening, brought up the issue and Mr. Wassman shares her feelings about getting more plantings in front of the shops. Mr. Jacobson said the Board would like to make this an issue to be dealt with with this application. Mr. Jacobson said that the applicant has now appeared. He said as a matter of form he has to inform Mr. Shkreli, the owner of Gjoko, since there is only a quorum of the Board this evening the approval of the application has to be unanimous in order for it to be approved. He doesn't think that should be any problem this evening. He informed Mr. Shkreli the Board was reviewing his application. With regard to the graphics and the signage, the Board does not have any questions or comments. However, the Board was just discussing the matter of plants in pots in front of the shops. Mr. Shkreli said he is putting in some beautiful topiary plants, 4 ft. by 4 ft. about 5 ft. tall and explained where they will be put. He said the small plants have flowers, which will go in front of all the stores. • He said he will get someone who designs store frontage plantings. He said he is only concerned about the trees, because when they get big they will push the sidewalks up because he thinks they are Oak trees and explained his concerns. He said the Town is planning to do some street renovation possibly in August, Board of Architectural Review June 15, 2000 Page 2 • and he would like the Town to remove those trees and replace them with something that will not cause serious problems. After some discussion regarding the damage that can occur from these trees, Mr. Shkreli said if the Town doesn't want to do something about the trees he will do it himself. Mr. Wassman asked what tree can be put in there that wouldn't cause some damage. Mr. Carpaneto said there are some low growing varieties, but the root system will still want to grow. He said Mr. Shkreli has Krete over his utility lines and he should be pretty well protected from any roots. Mr. Shkreli said he is still concerned. He didn't want to cut them down and put in something else. He wants to see something nice and they have to be pruned all the time to retain their shape. Mr. Carpaneto said he will make a recommendation to the Administrator of the Town, to look at this particular species. Mr. Jacobson said that there will be trees as part of the street renovation of lower Myrtle Boulevard. Ms. Washington asked if the BAR will be reviewing that plan. Mr. Carpaneto said the Board probably will be reviewing that plan. He said that Mr. Altieri gave the Board the Post Road plan. Ms. Washington said receiving the plan as early as possible, is highly desirable. • Mr. Carpaneto said Mr. Altieri had said the first concept will be available probably by the end of July. On a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Mr. Wassman, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Gjoko Shkreli/Gjoko, Inc. has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to erect an exterior sign; 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, Gjoko Shkreli/Gjoko, Inc., 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 APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The application is accepted as submitted, with the addendum of the planting that the owner will be putting in. Mr. Jacobson informed Mr. Shkreli that he has a great looking interior in his shop. • Mr. Shkreli thanked Mr. Jacobson and asked if he stopped by to see it. Mr. Jacobson said he looked in it today. Board of Architectural Review June 15, 2000 Page 3 • Mr. Shkreli said that the same thing will be in the second store too. Mr. Carpaneto told Mr. Shkreli to inform the sign company to see the Building Department when he is ready. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Washington said that she asked Mr. Carpaneto about the car wash sign at the High Tech Car Wash. Mr. Carpaneto said they gave been issued a violation,because they did change the sign. Mr. Carpaneto said they got the new sign because the sign company did it for nothing. He said that the sign company should know that even a gift should be reviewed. Mr. Carpaneto said he has another ten days or so before summons, but Mr. Carpaneto is trying to hold off on that. If not, he is going to put back the original sign and a permit fee will be paid for it. Mr. Jacobson said it is not in keeping with what is up there. Mr. Carpaneto said he informed High Tech that his sign is not going to be acceptable and he should go back to what he had. Mr. Wassman said as a matter of record he wanted to bring up the plan about the landscape on the Boston Post Road at the chinese cafeteria. Several trees are dead and need to be removed or replaced. Ms. Washington asked if he was referring to Ming's Buffet. • Mr. Wassman said that is correct. Ms. Washington thanked Mr. Carpaneto for getting the Video Update store to put their sign back together. Mr. Carpaneto said it took a little time, because he thinks they are in Chapter Eleven. The father store is out west somewhere and the mother store they are going to call it. It was tough for them to get money to be able to do that. They were kept in court until it happened. Mr. Wassman asked if they are going to change the name. Mr. Carpaneto said no, they repaired the sign. Probably a large truck backed into it. It took them a few months to do so, but he reiterated they are having financial problems. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on July 20, 2000. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 7)1 Marguerite Re a, Recording Secretary •