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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_07_20 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JULY 20, 2006, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman Andrew D. Fredman Doris Erdman Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Nancy Seligson, Liaison Absent: Tony Spagnola Sue Ellen Commender CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not approved at this time. Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: MIGHTY CAFE - 2423 Boston Post Road Block 505 - Lot 463 - sign and facade Mr. Philogene, the new restaurant operator, approached the Board and explained the application for the sign. The Board had the following comments and suggestions: 1. The sign should remain it's present length. 2. The words "take out" and "ala carte" should be removed. 3. The lettering for Might Café should be centered on the sign. 4. There should be a white border around the sign box for definition. Mr. Philogene agreed with the Boards suggestions. A motion was made by Andrew Fredman to approve the application and Board approved the sign application as discussed. Mr. Philogene then approached the Board and explained the façade application. The Board felt that the coloring should be changed. Following a discussion, the Board agreed that the brick columns on either side of the storefront should be painted white. Mr. Philogene agreed with the Board. A motion was made to approve the application by Andy Fredman and the Board approved the façade application as discussed. On a motion made and seconded, the following resolution was ADOPTED: Board of Architectural Review July 20, 2006 Page 2 WHEREAS, Mr. Philogene had submitted an application to the Director of Building, together with plans for sign and facade; and WHEREAS, the Director of Building has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Mr. Philogene 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 GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign should remain the length it presently is. 2. The words "take out" and "ala carte" should be removed. 3. The lettering for Might Café should be centered in the sign. 4. There should be a white border around the sign box for definition. 5. The coloring on the facade should be changed. The brick columns on either side of the storefront should be painted white. Mr. Jacobson read the next application. FCD MAMARONECK, LLC - 1 Byron Place - Blocks 132 - Lots 410, 463, 469, 504, 511 and 521 revised building facade Andy Tung of Divney, Tung and Schwalbe approached the Board and explained the reason why the project was back in front of the Board. He explained that the developer was intending to add a floor to the project. This would be accomplished by infilling between existing floors. The look of the building and the site would remain unchanged by the inclusion of the additional floor. BAR member Andy Fredman voiced his opinion regarding the pediments as he has done in the past. Doris Erdman made a motion to approve the application seconded by Andrew Fredman. The Board could determine no adverse aesthetic affect created by the additional floors and the board approved the application as submitted. Mr. Tung approached the Board and explained the application regarding the parking deck on Myrtle Boulevard. He showed the Board material samples and where they would be used. The Board had the following comments and concerns: 1. The stairs and the roof for the stairs were not architecturally correct for the project and should be improved. 2. The arch design is not a good look for the area. They felt that a straight opening not arched would be a better design. Board of Architectural Review July 20, 2006 Page 3 3. The pillars were not wide enough and that they should be increased in size. 4. Concerned with the lighting of the deck inside and out. They stated that the lighting should only illuminate the deck and not bleed beyond that area. 5. The concrete finish was a good choice for the deck. 6. A vegetative screening should be applied to the entire project especially at the Chatsworth Bridge elevation. The Board agreed to review new drawings that would be submitted by Mr. Tung at a later date that would be distributed by Mr. Carpaneto to the members for a special meeting. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Jacobson commented on the Zoning Boards decision to overrule the BAR's approval of the cell tower at 1-3 Dillon Road. Chairman Jacobson felt that the Zoning Board should honor the decision of the BAR with regard to aesthetic issues. He felt that better communication between the different Boards is necessary. Further discussion on this matter will follow. The Board, after some discussion regarding the apartments at 1 and 2 Washington Square, decided to contact Garthchester Realty again regarding the façade issues at these locations. Mr. Carpaneto explained that a temporary sign would be installed at 1380 Boston Post Road (DOCS) while the owners are in the process of filling permits for a new permanent sign for the Westchester Medical Group. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Architectural Review will be held on August 17, 2006 ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. ______________________________ Patricia Samela, Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the August 17, 2006 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.