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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_01_18 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JANUARY 18, 2007, 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 The minutes of December 21 were not discussed. At this time the Board deferred the 05/18/06 minutes to the next meeting. Chairman Jacobson read the applications as follows: 172 Myrtle Blvd., Roof and Façade Andy Siano and John White appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. White explained that the project engineer John Annuniziatta researched the product that the Board requested the building use for the roof (the Board approved the use of the same material that will be used on the Forest City Daly project at Byron Lane) and found that it would add $100,000.00 to the cost of the project. Mr. White presented the finished trim piece that hid the white underside of the proposed roof material, that the Board had not seen at the previous meeting. After some discussion the Board had the following comments regarding the application: 1. The Board stated that the building, due to its location and stature, deserves a better quality roofing material than that presented. 2. The Board stated that the proposed product was flat looking and lacked the character of a Spanish Tile roof. 3. The Board stated that the proposed roofing material for the Forest City Daily project would be a better choice for the building. However, due to the supposed cost of this material above the cost of the proposed material, the Board suggested using the better material on the Myrtle Blvd. roof, as a compromise. The Board made the following resolution: 1. The Board will approve the proposed material shown this evening for the left, right and rear sections of the mansard roof due to the fact that they are not visible from Myrtle Blvd. as is the front mansard roof. 2. The Board rejected the use of the proposed material shown this evening for use on the front portion of the mansard that faces Myrtle Blvd. Mr. Jacobson read the next application. Broadway Beat This matter was adjourned to the next meeting February 15, 2007. Westchester Medical Group After some discussion regarding the blue color choices proposed by Westchester Medical Group, the Board decided the following. 1. The chairman will poll the members via telephone and inform the Building Director regarding the outcome. NOTE (the Board was unable to act on the application due to member attendance; Andrew Fredman recused himself from the vote.) The GAP Jeff Jacobs design consultant for the Gap approached the Board and explained the application. Mr. Jacobs told the Board that the application involved moving one entry door on the Boston Post Road side, adding framed portals to all the entrances and adding awnings in various locations. The application also involved adding two more signs on the building. The applicant was advised that the Zoning Board of Appeals would have to approve the additional signage. The Board had several questions regarding color, awning layouts and signage. After some discussion regarding the application the Board felt that additional plans should be submitted in order to clarify the application. Chase Bank A representative from the sign company appeared and addressed the Board. She stated that the application involved changing the existing signs on the building to pin mounted letters and changing the directional signs for the drive thru. 1. The Board stated that the lettering was too large for the main sign and that it should be reduced. 2. The Board stated that a better lighting system should be researched. The goose neck type fixture proposed would be inappropriate for the building creating shadows on the lettering. 3. The Board stated that the red and green traffic type lights were unnecessary and should be eliminated. 4. The Board stated that the clearance sign should be eliminated. The Board had difficulty in understanding the proposed changes because the building elevations were not shown in a continuous manner, but rather in pieces. The Board disapproved the application as presented and recommended restudy and resubmission. NEW BUSINESS No new business NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Architectural Review will be held on February 15, 2007 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 January 18, 2007 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.