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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
August 20, 2009 IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman
Andrew D. Fredman
Donald Meeker arrived late
Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building
Absent: Ken Ricci
Diane Neff
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
Mr. Jacobson stated that only 3 Board members are present and any vote of approval for an
application must be unanimous. If any applicant wants to postpone their application to a later
meeting, they have the right to do so.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and approval of the minutes was postponed.
1. LeBlanc Orthodontics 1415 Boston Post Road Sign Permit
The applicant requested an adjournment.
The Board discussed the fact there is a sign on the front of the building and whether or not it
was approved. The Chairman asked if the Building Inspector would visit the site and check out
the sign.
The matter was adjourned.
2. Hommocks Park Apartments
Debra Mustick, of Ad Mart Group, the sign company for Hommocks Park Apartments appeared
and addressed the Board.
Mr. Jacobson stated that a lot is going on the corner and by the school entrance and that the
sign seems overdone.
Mr. Meeker stated that the sign seems a little anemic for its setting, a flag sign could be seen
from both directions. When a person turns the corner their sight line would allow for them to see
the sign not just something stuck on the lawn.
Ms. Mustick, stated that the sign was placed on the plan by the management company.
Mr. Meeker stated that the site line coming down the Hommocks Road with a double post sign
about 42”-48””. The intent is not to announce to Boston Post Road the location of the property
only people on Hommocks Road.
Mr. Jacobson stated he not as concerned with where the sign is placed as what the character of
the sign should be.
Mr. Meeker explained where he would like the sign to be placed.
The actual name of the complex was questioned, whether it is Hommocks Apartments or
Hommocks Park Apartments. Ms. Mustick and the professional staff will check the correct
name.
Mr. Fredman would like the sign to be perpendicular to the road and doesn’t want the sign to be
to traditional.
Mr. Meeker stated that the material and colors of the complex should be picked up in the sign as
well as being perpendicular to the street.
The Board requested a plan showing the dimensions of the sign and whether or not the sign will
be lit.
Mr. Meeker discussed the colors and materials and that the sign should incorporate something
from the architecture of the buildings.
Mr. Fredman stated that he would take the shape of the vocabulary from the simplicity of the
building and materials of the building (ex: cedar shakes).
The board requested an elevation drawing. The maximum height of the sign is six feet.
The matter was adjourned.
3. 1-3 Dillon Road Post Road Larchmont Realty Inc.
Mr. Gary Garofola, and Ms. Susan Friedman appeared and addressed the Board.
Mr. Garofola stated that he was repairing the roof, and painting the stucco, he showed the roof
shingles and the paint color they intend to use.
The Board discussed the colors and either of the two chosen colors were approved.
Mr. Fredman made a motion to approve the roof and paint colors, seconded by Mr. Meeker all in
favor 3-0.
On motion duly made the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill