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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_09_07 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK September 7, 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 Sue Ellen Commender Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Nancy Seligson, Liaison Absent: Tony Spagnola CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes were approved at this time. Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: Les Infants 1290 Boston Post Road, Steve Chester from Signs Inc. appeared and addressed the Board; he explained the sign application. Mr. Chester explained that the sign location has been moved further to the right, (as one faces the store). The letter size has been changed and the proposed color was shown to the Board. After some discussion the Board felt that the color choice was not acceptable. The Board decided to approve the sign in concept as far as letter placement finish and size. The applicant is to submit colors to the Building Department for approval by the Board. Ronald Carpaneto will distribute the samples as soon as they are received. Mr. Jacobson read the next application. FCD Parking Deck Lot 3 Myrtle Blvd. Andrew Tung of Divney, Tung and Schwalbe appeared and addressed the Board and explained the parking deck application. Mr. Tung explained that the design firm has submitted two alternative drawings using brick for the structure finish. After some discussion the Board approved the application in concept but wishes to become more involved in the final design using brick as the finish. Chairman Jacobson will write a memo to the Planning Board recommending approval of the project. Board of Architectural Review September 7, 2006 Page 2 The Board also reviewed the landscaping plan and after some discussion the following was decided: 1. The plan should propose a lawn area in the larger green portions rather than planting a ground cover. 2. The ends of the lawn areas (the triangular portion) should be filled with shrubs and ground cover. 3. The shrub choice and ground cover shall be reviewed by the Board as the process continues and approved by the Board. NEW BUSINESS Ron Carpaneto is to check Mercedes Benz banner sign on the side of the building. Letter from Andy Fredman is to be sent to Garthchester. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Architectural Review will be held on October 18, 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 September 8, 2006 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.