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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_04_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK April 19, 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 Donald Meeker Also Present: Nancy Seligson, Liaison Absent: Tony Spagnola Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Recording Secretary; Francine M. Brill CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were not discussed at this time. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows. STATE FARM INSURANCE – Sign John Somers of State Farm Insurance 1415 Boston Post Road appeared and addressed the Board to explain the application. Mr. Somers explained that he was requesting a sign because his office is in the back of the building therefore he has no street exposure. After some discussion the Board had the following comments and concerns: 1. The Board felt that a sign in the window in the front of the building was not aesthetically pleasing and recommended that the applicant come back with a different solution, suggesting actually having the address on the face of the building, or a monument sign. 2. Mr. Somers should speak to the landlord to reach a solution that will accommodate his needs. The matter was adjourned to the next meeting May 17, 2007. CHASE BANK – Sign Margaret Miller a representative for Chase Bank appeared and addressed the Board. She stated that this is the third time they have been before the board and that they have returned with the lighting specifications that the Board requested. The Board discussed the application and approved the application as follows: 1. The Board approves the lighting over the Chase sign as submitted. 2. The Board approves the 4 inches maximum signage over the drive- thru facility. 3. The Board requests the applicant to return with revised entry signage plan (Enter and Exit, Drive-up Banking and ATM and the new previously approved colors). 4. The applicant is to return with a planting plan for the bed around the entry signs THE GAP - Planting Plan Joseph and Chris Tardio of Tardio Landscaping appeared and addressed the Board. They stated that their intention is to remove all dead or dying plants and replace them with same or plant species that are better suited to the location and environment, and to clean up the existing beds. The Board feels that the beds on Boston Post Road should be replaced with taller plants, that the juniper is not a good choice. The Board discussed the application and had the following comments and concerns. 1. The Board wants wheel stops in the front parking lot. 2. The Board wants a more detailed landscaping plan showing what is there already and what will be changed in all beds. 3. The Board suggests getting a site plan from the GAP The matter was adjourned to the May 17, 2007 meeting. NEW BUSINESS Andrew Fredman stated that he has a conflict of interest for the May 17 meeting and requested a change of date to Tuesday May 15. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Francine Brill, Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the April 19, 2007 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review may do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.