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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_12_17 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK DECEMBER 17, 2009, 2009 IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Andrew D. Fredman, Acting Chair Donald Meeker Ken Ricci Diane Neff Also Present: Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Fredman 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 Lucia Chioccio of Cuddy and Feder, the applicant’s attorney appeared and addressed the Board. The plan is to co-locate antennas on top of 811 Richbell Road totally within the Town of Mamaroneck. The antennas will be behind a stealth panel painted to blend in with the roof top structures. METRO PCS is a new wireless network in the area. The Board discussed the location and materials to be used as well as the FCC regulations regarding public health and safety. Mr. Fredman made a motion to approve the application for METRO PCS to co-locate an antenna array on the roof top of 811 Richbell Road as shown on the plans dated with a recommendation to the lead agency that the owner of the building come back with an plan to shield the equipment that already exists. All attending Board member were in favor. Mr. Chioccio stated that METRO PCS has no control over the building or Nextel that already exists. Mr. Ricci stated that the applicant should be commended by what they have done with the project. 2. Pet Pantry 2444 Boston Post Road Sign Permit The Board discussed the application and stated that they were satisfied with the corrected plan the applicant submitted by email. 3. East Coast Realty (Le Blanc) 1415 Boston Post Road sign permit Dr. LeBlanc the owner of the building stated they have submitted applications to erect three signs, one for the building and two for a tenant that has subsequently decided not to rent the space. In the meantime Dr. LeBlanc stated that he put up a sign in approximately in the space the previous owner of the building had their sign. Mrs. LeBlanc stated that they are replacing the landscaping in the front of the building and it is half way done the remainder will be done in the spring. Mr. Fredman asked if the sign was put up with a temporary sign permit. Mr. Carpaneto the Building Inspector responded the applicant received a violation as the sign was put up without a permit. Mr. Meeker stated that he felt the sign was not doing the applicant any good as it is on the building at present. He suggested that applicant research a more tasteful useful permanent sign. Mr. Ricci stated that the sign is in his opinion fine. Mr. Fredman stated that he resents the fact that the applicant did not come before the Board with a sign and landscaping plan. The present sign is ok, but the sign in the window is not permitted. Mr. Meeker stated that more than two years ago State Farm was before the Board and nothing has been done to remove the sign in the window. Mr. Fredman suggested a 90 day extension for the applicant to come back with a plan for the signage and planting plan. The Board and applicant discussed possible approaches to the signage. On motion of Mr. Fredman Dr. LeBlanc was given a 90 day extension for the temporary sign. All voted in favor. 4. 1380 Boston Post Road site improvement John Knoetgen applicant’s architect appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Knoetgen stated that there are set back issues, as well as an easement on the side of the property, they plan to double the size of the building adding 2400 square feet. There is no tenant at present. A lighting package was submitted as requested and the condensers on the roof as suggested by the Board one has been completely enclosed in a barrier and one is only partially enclosed. The new roof is aligned with the existing roof at 12 feet. Surface water is being taken care of by the installation of a filtration system (cultec) to a catch basin as it is all ledge rock. Mr. Fredman asked if there was rock under the raised inside portion of the building, and Mr. Knoetgen responded that it was raised for the car dealership. Mr. Fredman stated that goal is to make the building more pedestrian friendly there are many issues planting , building and signage. Mr. Knoetgen stated that signage is not part of the application as there is no tenant they are only proposing a location for signage with no particulars. Mr. Knoetgen stated the curb cuts are remaining as they are and the applicant must go before the DOT. The materials, color, and windows were discussed. The Board suggested that the front windows be set back about 8 inches. The dumpster enclosure was discussed. Mr. Knoetgen stated the monument sign would be coming down. The lighting was discussed, they are architecturally contemporary. The Board felt that the three doorways would be a security night mare for a retail tenant and suggested that maybe the answer is to enter on the corners, or have the canopy wrap around the front. The Board requested that the Architect take all these comments into his design and come back next month. MINUTES On Motion of Mr. Fredman, seconded by Mr. Meeker the minutes of November 19, 2009. Were corrected and approved Ayes: Jacobson, Fredman, Meeker, Neff, Ricci Nays: NEW BUSINESS Ink it up has not responded to the request of the Board therefore the Code Enforcement Officer has issued a violation dated December 8, 2009. ADJOURNMENT On motion made by Mr. Fredman the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill