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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_10_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes BAR Minutes 10/16/08 page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK OCTOBER 15, 2008, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman Andrew D. Fredman Donald Meeker Kenneth Ricci Also present: Nancy Seligson, Liason Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00PM. Minutes The minutes were corrected and on motion of Mr. Fredman, seconded by Mr. Meeker the minutes of 9/18/08 were approved 4-0 Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows. FCD Mamaroneck LLC Andrew Tung of Divney, Tung and Schwalble representing Forest City appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Tung stated that he was there to discuss the trees that are proposed to be planted to replace the trees removed along Myrtle Blvd, and the color of the brick and the precast to be used on the parking deck which is already under construction. Mr. Tung stated that now that the brick color has been chosen the Board can actually see the bricks in the daylight instead of color chips. Mr. Tung suggested that a sample panel should be viewed by the Board at the site so that the colors would be seen in daylight. The original plan for the deck was to try to conserve the honey locust along Myrtle Blvd. but as construction proceed an arborist found that some of the trees root zone were in the proximity of the deck and the trees would likely not survive. In coordination with Elizabeth Pau, FCD is proposing the 3 trees closest to North Chatsworth will remain and 6 new trees of two verities will be planted. As it turns out the planting area is wider in some areas and narrow in others, for the narrow places 3 Armstrong maples, wider areas Dutch Elm resistant 2 Elms. The shrubs have not changed from the original plan. The trees will be about 4 to 4 ½ inch caliber, 14 to 16 feet tall. Mr. Tung stated that a landscape architect from their firm will be on site to approve the trees and the planting beds as the trees are planted. BAR Minutes 10/16/08 page 2 Mr. Altieri, Town Administrator explained the parking deck building process. The Town hired Bond Davis an Engineer to review the building plan. Also on a weekly basis the Building Department meets at the site to oversee the construction and any concerns that may occur. Bond Davis will be returning to the site to review the plan again. The Board questioned the texture and color of the precast concrete panels, as well as the brick detailing. Mr. Tung stated that he reviewed his file and saw that there was a concern the last time they were before the Board a little over two years ago when the Board requested that samples be brought in and viewed in the daylight when construction started. Mr. Tung has chosen what he believes are the closest colors to what the Board asked for and will have a panel put together. The Board stated in the meeting 2 years ago, they wanted the following: A capital on the columns. Illustration of Brick texture Precast color- neutral Questions about roof & stairway answered Nancy Seligson stated a letter from Steve Altieri was sent to the Board for review, no board members received the letter. Mr. Altieri produced a copy of the letter for the Board to review. The Board discussed the stairs and roof, and requested a lighting plan. The roof is to be Spanish Tile. The Board questioned what the underneath part of the stairs roof would look like. Mr. Tung stated that as the Board requested they will make a Pre-cast panel color buff tan along with a brick panel sample to be ready for the Board to view at the site within the next few weeks. John Lage ( Larchmont Car Wash) The applicant was not present. NEW BUSINESS The Chair asked Mr. Carpaneto whether anything has been done with the Body shop on Boston Post Road with regard to storing cars. The Board questioned the code as to Dumpster enclosures. Ink It up is required to come back to the Board for his signage approval. The Board realizes that the building itself is in disrepair and the tenant doesn’t have the finances to put in an awning. Since the store next to his has their sign on the front window the Board would allow Ink it up to do the same for continunity. BAR Minutes 10/16/08 page 3 NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Architectural Review will be held on November 20, 2008. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned. Francine M. Brill, Recording Secretary Anyone interested in reviewing the audiotape of the September 18, 2008 meeting of the Board of Architectural Review May do so in the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department.