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Board of Architecture Review June 17, 2010
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff, Ken Ricci, Ernest Odierna, Liaison
(Not voting).
Absent/Excused: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Ronald Carpaneto, Building
Inspector.
Mr. Jacobson opened meeting stating only 3 members are in attendance and any decision
to approve has to be unanimous. The applicant has the right to ask for an adjournment.
1. PETCO 1275 Boson Post Road Sign and Façade Permit
Mr. Di Salvo applicant’s attorney addressed the Board stating the application is a work in
progress.
He gave a brief description of the changes to the plan.
1. Roof top unit over grooming and training area (pharmacy unit removed) moved at
the BAR and Planning Boards request to a greater distance from the residences in
the rear. The unit will be screened behind the tower but will be seen from the
parking lot.
2. The Boston Post Road windows needs full use of wall of windows the store needs
gondolas up against glass.
3. The parking lot windows, graphics to screen cash registers will be removed.
4. The colors were chosen a warm beige sample sheets were given to the Board.
5. The sizes of all signs have been reduced.
Mr. DiSalvo stated that he thinks he has addressed the vast majority of board’s request.
Russ Walter handed out the graphics
Keith Moreau handed out roof top plan and elevations addressing the Planning Bard
concerns and comments from the June 16, 2010 meeting.
Mr. Moreau explained that they are putting the roof top units as far forward as possible
but must work with the constraints of the interior duct work.
Mr. Jacobson asked if the unit can be moved side ways. And Mr. Moreau answered the
position of the duct work makes it impossible.
The Board discussed the screening material for the unit and requested something more
attractive than what was planned or no screening a visual representation of the roof top
unit is necessary to make an informed decision, Mr. Moreau stated they will do what is
necessary.
Mr. Jacobson asked the applicant to look into enclosing the openings on the existing
tower, and Mr. Moreau stated he will see if it can be done without compromising the
units.
Mr. Jacobson stated that the Board will defer the roof unit for more information.
Mr. Moreau discussed the colors and showed the Board samples of the PETCO colors.
The Board felt that one color would be fine.
The Board discussed the door on the corner and the gondolas.
Mr. Jacobson asked that the applicant do a profitability study and how the stores
profitability will be affected by removing some gondolas and opening more (4-5) window
space on Boston Post Road.
The Board discussed the fact they feel the windows in front should be opened up to be
able to see in.
The signage was discussed
The sign on the tower should be symmetrically in the center.
Pylon sign lettering should look more like the tower sign in spacing and not push to the
edges of the pylon. 10 inch letter would be approved.
The pylon sign should be the color approved for the building.
In regard to the opening of the glass windows on Boston Post Road Mr. Jacobson stated
that Pier 1 and the GAP enliven the streetscape and that is what the Board would like to
accomplish.
Mr. Di Salvo stated that they will leave the door as is, get dimensions of the roof top a/c
unit with a photo montage (the unit placement is pending the dimensions), and they will
look into the feasibility of enclosing the opening in the towers.
The date of the next meeting was discussed and scheduled for Wednesday July 21, 2010.
Mr. Odierna stated there should be better communication between the Boards minutes
should be done and forwarded to referred Boards.
Mr. Odierna also stated that a copy of signage code should be sent to all board members.
The applicant’s are waiting for approvals in order to open.
The Matter was adjourned to Wednesday July 21, 2010
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Odierna stated that there should be a joint work session meeting between the BAR
and the Planning Board.
Mr. Odierna stated that a number people are saying the car wash is some kind of a
monstrosity.
Ms. Neff responded that the image of Boston Post Road is different for different people;
peoples views are different.
Mr. Odierna stated that the Town has spent 20-40 thousand on consultants for Boston
Post Road.
Mr. Odierna stated the Planning Board has put building restrictions on building permits
that the police department does not know about.
Mr. Odierna stated that the BAR thinks a plan is set and things happen like the Nautilus.
Also the Nautilus works on Sunday and the code enforcement officer is off.
Mr. Odierna stated that he believes the TOM, VOM and VOL should chat once a year to
see what is happening.
Mr. Odierna discussed the graffiti on the bridges that Mr. Altieri states is the Thruway
Authority responsibility. The Highway department stated that the remover eats plastic.
Mr. Odierna stated that if any of the Boards see a problem in the regulations it should be
brought to the Town Board.
Mr. Odierna stated that the tree law should be changed, for the size of the tree not the size
of the property, trees need representation, and tree’s are a public trust.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 9:30P.M.
Action: Approved
Moved by Diane Neff, Seconded by Ken Ricci.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill