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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_11_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK NOVEMBER 19, 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 Ken Ricci Diane Neff Also Present: Francine M. Brill, recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jacobson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Review and approval of the minutes was postponed. 1. Metro PCS New York 811 Richbell Road façade Applicant requested an adjournment The applicant requested an adjournment. The matter was adjourned. 2. High Tech Car Wash 2434 Boston Post Road revised plan Christopher Pagliaro of Bartels, Pagliaro Architects appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Pagliaro stated that they are resubmitting a design taking into account the Boards comments from last month. The Site Plan is to remain the same, the sky light is to remain as well the electric bill in the applicants other establishments is substantially lowered because of the sky lights. Mr. Jacobson questioned the sign band. Mr. Pagliaro explained the sign band stating that it is basically the aluminum cladding that is on the tower with a piece wrapping out parallel with the road, with the lettering being a void in the middle. Mr. Meeker stated the sign band is a reverse cutout with nothing behind and Mr. Pagilaro responded yes. Mr. Pagilaro stated a loop of steel in back holds the sign. Mr. Meeker stated that he is concerned the sign concept will not work. Mr. Ricci asked about the lighting and Mr. Pagliaro responded that the light source will not be seen and it will bath the sign panel upwards. Mr. Meeker asked about the color and Mr. Pagliaro responded that the colors and materials were previously approved. Mr. Jacobson stated that the first design had the lighting around the tower. Mr. Rino, architect stated that no decision has been made on the tower lighting. The sconces on the side of the building were discussed; Mr. Ricci stated that he is against the sconces in that they are decorating a building that does not need them. Mr. Fredman stated that what the Board liked about the previous design plan is that it said car wash in the new design the prominence is lessened. Mr. Jacobson stated that he would like to see the Tower illuminated. Mr. Pagiliaro stated that the tower will be lit from the inside. The sign design was discussed Mr. Pagiliaro stated that the lettering might be made smaller but the sign itself cannot be made larger. Mr. Meeker stated that if light could catch on the letter return it would be better. On motion of Mr. Fredman the Board approved the plan as discussed with lights to be resubmitted 4-1. Ayes: Jacobson, Ricci, Fredman, Meeker Nays: Neff 4. The Carlshire 3 Washington Square Thomas Curro the applicant’s architect, Tony Math the Vice president of the Board of directors for the Carlshire and Katie McLoughlin the owner, appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Curro stated that taking the Boards comments into account they redesigned the window enclosure. Mr. Fredman thanked the architect and applicant for their commitment in trying to coordinate the enclosures in the future. Mr. Math stated that 75% of the terraces are already converted; the original railings were silver and are now painted brown with white window frames. He further stated that the Board would prefer the enclosures to be white not brown. On motion of Mr. Fredman the Board approved the window enclosure plan as submitted using white on the exterior and any future enclosures to abide by this motion. 4-1 Ayes: Jacobson, Fredman, Meeker, Neff Nays: Ricci 5. Pet Pantry 2444 Boston Post Road Sign Permit Ari Jacobson the applicant and Steve Chester of Sign’s Inc. appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Chester stated that the most of the rest of the building have channel letters and Mr. Jacobson would like to stay with the uniformity of the building if possible. Mr. Jacobson responded that he is sympathetic but since the sign law has changed the applicant would require a zoning variance to have the channel letters. The Board discussed the size, placement and color of the proposed sign. The applicant was requested to make the lettering smaller 16” - 18”, use the same color of the decorative cages, and move the cage panels to the outer edge of the store front to keep the continuity and convey a major store. The applicant will email the new sign design as discussed for circulation to the Board for their review. The matter was adjourned to next month. MINUTES On Motion of Mr. Fredman, seconded by Mr. Meeker the minutes of April 16, 2009 May 21, 2009 June 19, 2009 August 20, 2009 Were corrected and approved Ayes: Jacobson, Fredman, Meeker, Neff, Ricci Nays: NEW BUSINESS Mr. Jacobson asked if the Building Inspector could write a letter to Dr. LeBlanc stating that the sign on the building 1415 Boston Post Road has not been approved by the BAR and is in violation. Mr. Jacobson then stated that since Nordone and Sons has cleaned up somewhat maybe something could be done with the paper street and will email Ms. Seligson the Liasion to the Board with that request. Mr. Meeker stated that the cell tower antennas create added income for the building and should be subject to an tax increase. Mr. Jacobson requested the Building Inspector to request Ink it up to return before the Board with a plan for the signage as the Board has never approved the awning and sign installed. ADJOURNMENT On motion made by Mr. Fredman the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill