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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_07_21 Board of Architectural Review Minutes BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AGENDA JULY 21, 2010 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. PETCO 1275 BOSTON POST ROAD Sign and Façade Permit 3. T-MOBILE 1380 Boston Post Road Light, Façade Permit 4. APRIL’S CLOSET 168 Myrtle Blvd. Sign Permit Roll Call. Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector (Not voting), Ernest Odierna, Liaison (Not voting). Absent/Excused: Diane Neff. 4. April’s Closet The applicant was not present the sign company representative addressed the Board. The Board discussed the sign and decided the font should be the same as the other signs on the row of stores. On motion duly made the awning sign for April’s Closet, 168 Myrtle Blvd was approved as amended. 2. T- Mobile John Knotgen the applicant’s architect appeared and addressed the Board. . The Board discussed the landscaping of the front of the building. Mr. Knotgen stated that they will plant 3 Bradford pear street trees on Boston Post Road as requested. Mr. Jacobson stated that the landscaping plan should be a separate issue and asked for a motion to approve the building as presented. Mr. Meeker stated that he would prefer to have internally lit LED signage as he feels it would be a better solution for the building. Mr. Jacobson stated that the applicant would have to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance and he would write a letter supporting internally illuminated signage. The scale of the signage was discussed and it was decided to decrease the front sign size to 24 inches, the side will be smaller. The monument sign will be removed and the front of the building landscaped as discussed. The power to the sign light would go thru the building. On Motion of Andrew Fredman, seconded by Donald Meeker the exterior renovation for 1380 Boston Post Road plan dated July 7, 2010 was Approved with the following conditions: 1  the front sign will be 24 inches.  The BAR would support the request for a variance for LED lighting.  the applicant will return with a landscaping plan  the monument sign will be removed. 1. PETCO Joseph DiSalvo, the applicants architect addressed the Board. Mr. Jacobson stated that he did a site visit with the color samples and felt that the building should be painted one color; the standard PETCO color seemed too strong and intense. The suggested color is Canvas Tan LRV 64% SW7531. Mr. DiSalvo agreed to the color choice. Mr. Jacobson requested that the rail by the entry be removed and a paved walkway be installed. A discussion on code compliance was held Mr. Carpaneto will check, and Mr. DiSalvo will check with the client. Mr. Jacobson also asked that the two bollards in the parking lot be painted if they are not required to be yellow they could be painted to match the building. Mr. DiSalvo handed out a packet answering the Boards concerns from the June meeting. The Board discussed the windows; Exhibit C and D were entered into the record The graphics on the front windows have been lowered and the graphics removed from the window closest to the entrance door. The Board stated that they are hoping to enliven the post road and the submitted plan does not accomplish this. Mr. DiSalvo stated that the graphics are a sticking point with PETCO as there purpose is to hide the gondolas and the removal of any more gondolas will cause a lose in revenue. Mr. Fredman stated that the store is different from other retail store such as the GAP all that would be seen from out side would be product stacked on shelves. Driving by at 30 miles per hour you wouldn’t see much anyway. Mr. Meeker suggested the graphics should be placed on the back of the gondolas instead of the windows with down lighting. Mr. DiSalvo stated he will check with the applicant. The roof top air conditioning units Exhibit A and B were discussed, The DBA rating for new unit same as existing unit 82 DBA’s. 2 Mr. Fredman asked for a clearer drawing of the louvered enclosure as the photo montage is a bad representation. He further stated that this is only an aesthetic component and can be done at a later date. He requested an elevation and a section showing the louvers set in or flush mounted. The signs were discussed; the size of the lettering on the monument was reduced to 11 inches as shown on page 5 & 6. The Board decided that if the animal graphics are allowed by code they would prefer them to be placed on the monument to soften the look. Reduced sign on monument now 11 inches On motion of Mr. Fredman, seconded by Mr. Meeker the  Air conditioning locations without louvers at this time.  The louvers to be resubmitted as discussed.  The client is to reconsider the placement of the window graphics to the back of the gondolas.  The exterior of the building is to be painted Canvas Tan LRV  The monument sign as submitted with the addition of the animal graphics.  The graphic on the tower is to replicate the photo shown. Ayes: Jacobson, Fredman, Meeker. MINUTES On motion duly made the minutes of June 16, 2010 were corrected and approved May Minutes were discussed. 626Fifth Avenue was discussed and approved IHOP was discussed and approved Larchmont VAC was asked to replicate the jacket insignia and verify scale and height above grade level and return for review. High Tech Car wash was asked to decrease the width of the metal band and Approved with that condition. PETCO is still ongoing. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Meeker stated he remembers giving a monument sign to the Nautilus Diner somehow it now has both the monument and original roof sign. Mr. Odierna stated that if they do not have permission for both signs it should be removed. Mr. Carpaneto will check the file. Mr. Jacobson stated he spoke to the diner’s owner regarding the installation of the tower chandelier. 3 Mr. Fredman stated that Dr. Leblanc’s time is up to return with a sign plan and he should be notified. Mr. Carpaneto stated he will send a violation notice. Mr. Odierna stated that the car wash has a sign if front. Mr. Carpaneto responded that they can have a temporary sign to show they are open for 15 days. The sign code was discussed and Mr. Meeker stated that it should be reviewed and streamlined. A design guideline would be helpful. ADJOURNED Motion: To close the public hearing at 9:50 p.m. Action: Approve Moved by Andrew Fredman, Seconded by Donald Meeker. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman. Absent: Diane Neff, Ken Ricci. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill 4