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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_03_16 Board of Architectural Review Minutes • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 16, 2000, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman 9 IQ Sue Ellen Commender45 l� Robert M. Immerman Anthony Spagnola RECEIVED t Pamela T. Washington E. Robert Wassman f16 2000 LDA PATRICM A.DICIoCC10 '" TOWN CLERK CALL TO ORDER MAMARONECK N.Y. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:05 p.m. , g APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Ms. Commender, the Minutes of the January 20, 2000 meeting were unanimously approved. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: CASTRO CONVERTIBLE/Keith White-1289 Boston Post Road-Block 412,Lot 489-sign(adjourned • 10/21/99;11/18/99;12/14/99;1/20/00;2/17/00) Keith White appeared to represent the applicant. Mr. Jacobson asked applicant to confirm that the application is just for a monument sign. He said that the Building Inspector informed the Board that Castro had decided to eliminate all signs but the monument sign and asked if that is correct. Mr. White said that is not correct. After further discussion regarding the placement, graphics, the color of the signage and coloring of the building,Mr. Jacobson said after having reviewed all the submissions in the past, the Board is not in favor of a sign that is hanging off the edge of the roof line. Mr. Spagnola said if there is a monument sign that is two-sided, why is anything needed on the building at all. The Regional Manager for Castro Convertible, addressed the Board. He said he has no problem eliminating the sign on the top of the building. He explained in the past there was a pole sign in the parking lot and another sign at the other end, like a monument type. Mr. Spagnola said the Board realizes that Castro needs signage in that location, but the Board is saying the two-sided monument sign should be a sufficient amount of signage for the building and can be seen from both directions on the road. Mr. Spagnola doesn't see the need for more than the monument sign. Castro's Regional Manager said he is O.K. with that, as long as he can get the monument sign up. • Mr. Jacobson said the Board thinks that the monument sign is enough signage to do the job for Castro Convertible. Board of Architectural Review March 16, 2000 Page 2 111 Mr. Spagnola said that the illumination of the sign cannot be so that the whole thing is illuminated and asked what does it look like at night? Mr. Salvatore said it is a soft blue, not an electric blue. Mr. Spagnola asked if the surface at night is non-illuminated or illuminated. Mr. Salvatore believes it is non-illuminated. Mr. Spagnola said the Board has to know. Mr. Spagnola said this appears to be an opaque blue material with a simple cut white letter. All of the white is glowing at night. Mr. Spagnola said he has no problem if with the box is not illuminated and the letters are not. The blue as proposed is quite lovely. Mr. Salvatore said at night it will be black. Mr. Spagnola said he has no problem with it. Mr. Spagnola asked if there is going to be landscaping, with which Mr. Salvatore agreed. On a motion made by Mr. Spagnola, seconded by Mr. Immerman, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, National Maintenance, Inc./Keith White, for Castro Convertibles, has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans for the installation of a grooved 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, National Maintenance, Inc./Keith White, for Castro Convertibles, 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 monument sign is accepted as submitted, according to the sample board, subject to confirmation by the Town Engineer for premising. 2. The sign conforms to the Sign Ordinance. Chairman Jacobson informed those present that the following matter has been adjourned: CHATSWORTH AVENUE CONDOMINIUM - 14 North Chatsworth Avenue -Block 27, Lot 150.1 - facade (adjourned 2/17/00) Chairman Jacobson read the next application as follows: • WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB - 851 Fenimore Road - Block 347, Lot 1 - renovation of existing staff housing(revision) (adjourned 2/17/00) Board of Architectural Review March 16, 2000 Page 3 • Larry Gordon, the architect for the project, appeared to represent Winged Foot Golf Club. He stated he was before the Board a number of months ago for what was going to be a new building,but because of budgetary consideration has now become a renovation. They are keeping the basic structure, the same foundation, keeping the roof, it is more an interior construction and windows will have to be moved around. They are replacing all the windows. Mr. Jacobson said it looks like it is being resided. Mr. Gordon agreed that it is being resided. Ms. Washington asked what material will be used and what color. Mr. Gordon said the material will be vinyl, probably an off-white or beige. After further discussion, on a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Ms. Commender, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Lawrence Gordon for Winged Foot Golf Club has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to renovate the existing staff housing; 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, Lawrence Gordon for Winged Foot Golf Club 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 plan is accepted as submitted. 2. The color will be a neutral color. 3. The siding will be a vinyl clapboard siding will be antique white or linen as opposed to the grey. Mr. Jacobson then spoke about the Chatsworth Gardens application and asked the Board members for their reaction to that application. He asked if there were any comments after having looked at it. He said the application was withdrawn, because of some issues relating to how close the driveway was to the rear property line that doesn't comply. There were questions about a car being parked in the open space. The application indicates that two cars are going to be accommodated. In reality, one can't get two cars into that new garage and will there be a car sitting out front. He wanted to get the Board's feeling on this issue. Mr. Spagnola said he hasn't really looked at it. 110 Mr. Jacobson said there is a courtyard beyond the end of the drawing,which is landscaped and has a raised central portion. Mr. Carpaneto had indicated that there was some conjecture about having more parking on the site. The other issue raised was that the Board did not get a letter from the board of this organization indicating that they supported this application. The letter received said that the applicant had Board of Architectural Review March 16, 2000 Page 4 • permission to make the application, but not that the Co-op Board was behind the application. He suggested the Board look at the property. Ms. Myers said while the Board is doing it, on the other side of the Town's property there is a tiny piece of land that is for sale, at which time a discussion ensued. Mr. Jacobson said it wouldn't come under the purview of this Board. Ms. Myers wanted to get the Board's opinion on how would they, as a Board, feel about having authority to approve or disapprove residential. Mr. Immerman said he wouldn't want to because he knows about the Village of Larchmont experience and it is an endless process. Mr. Spagnola said he is intrigued about it,because he thinks we should do something about it. He doesn't know how realistically to do it or how other communities do it. If somebody is changing a door, he doesn't know if we could tackle every door that is being changed. But, if a new house is being built or a house is being substantially altered on the exterior, the Board might review these. Ms. Myers said one thought that came from someone on the BAR in Larchmont was to give greater authority to the Building Inspector to select projects for review,as technically everything has to come under their jurisdiction. She continued with her comments, with the Board also giving their opinion on how they could be helpful commenting on major alterations in the community. Mr. Jacobson said the important thing is how would the Board define their role in such a subject area. Ms. Washington said through legislation, guidelines would be created for what they would review. The same guidelines that mark how the Board's decision are made, would be deemed appropriate for residential work or the guidelines for aesthetic judgments would be changed. Ms. Myers said she will keep researching and calling different communities. Mr. Immerman said when he was asked to serve on the Board he said he would not do it if it comes to residential, because he knew it was too much of a commitment, would be too petty and gave an example. Mr. Jacobson said next month when the meeting is scheduled, it is a Jewish holiday. Mr. Immerman and Mr. Jacobson would not be able to attend. He asked if it would be acceptable to the group to postpone the meeting one week, to the fourth Thursday of the month. NEXT MEETING After some discussion among the Board, the next Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27,2000. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded Ms. Commender, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:45 p.m. • Marguerite Roding Secretary