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The Board of Architectural Review
Thursday November 18, 2010
Conference Room C
PRESENT: Edward Jacobson
Andrew Fredman
Diane Neff
Donald Meeker
ABSENT: Ken Ricci
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector
Ernest Odierna
CALL TO ORDER at 8:00 pm
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Diane Neff,
Absent/Excused: Ken Ricci.
1. 1395 Boston Post Road Car Quest Auto Parts Sign
Victor Edrosa from Moonlighting signs addressed the Board.
Mr. Meeker stated the applicant is Car Quest but the largest part of the sign are the words
“Auto Parts”. The Board discussed the logo and signage. Mr. Edrosa stated that it is the
standard corporate logo.
Mr. Meeker stated that he drove by the store today and he believes it is a disservice to put
the sign on the left side f the building because of limited visibility. Mr. Edrosa,
responded the he studied the placement of the sign and believes it is clear enough in the
proposed location and it is the corporate official location.
Mr. Meeker asked the size of the existing sign, Mr. Edrosa responded about 30 inches.
Mr. Jacobson directed Mr. Edrosa to make the proposed letter size smaller. Mr. Edrosa
further stated that he will take the Boards suggestions to make the letter size smaller as
the applicant wants the new sign change. Mr. Meeker requested that the lettering for the
words “auto parts” be as small as 12 inches.
Motion: To approve the application for Car Quest with the condition that the words Auto
Parts be decreased to 12 inches from the proposed 18 inches.
Action: Approved
Moved by Diane Neff
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =4)
Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff
Absent: Ken Ricci
2. 808 Weaver Street Bonnie Briar Country Club Site Improvement
Rick Yestadt and Larry Gordon of Gordon & Yestadt Architects addressed the Board.
Mr. Jacobson stated he appreciates that the applicant has responded to the Boards
previous comments.
Mr. Yestadt recaped several issue.
Mr. Fredman asked if the applicant could dormer the roof to lessen the roof impact, Mr.
Yestadt stated that it is only a small 17 foot roof line.
Mr. Meeker stated that the new window treatment is lovely.
Motion: To approve the Site Plan application for Bonnie Briar Country Club as
submitted.
Action: Approved
Moved by Mr. Meeker
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =4)
Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff
Absent: Ken Ricci
3. 1288 Boston Post Road VFW Senior Center Façade
Anna Danoy the director of community services addressed the Board, stating the Town of
Mamaroneck moved the senior centers of the Village and Town to the VFW Post.
The Town is applying for a Grant.
They are requesting to replace the windows on the sun porch to make it a year round
room and the solarium at the rear of the building.
Diane Neff stated that the rear of the building is an eye sore.
Ms. Danoy stated the back of the building is not the responsibility of the Town.
Diane Neff stated she refused to approve the application if the rear of the building is not
cleaned up.
Mr. Odierna stated that the VFW doesn’t want to ruffle the feathers of the contractor who
is keeping his equipment there as he plows the lot for free. If the Board of Architectural
Review refuses to approve the application unless it is cleaned up it might require Mr.
Altieri to put pressure on them.
Ms. Danoy stated that they are on a tight time frame.
The architect stated that the area would have to be cleaned up in order to proceed with the
proposed work.
The woods behind the building does not belong to the VFW.
The front of the building will be cleared out and landscaped.
The Board discussed the windows, Mr. Jacobson asked why the windows are being
replaced in kind instead of true divided lights.
The architect stated that the VFW is the owner and they are trying to keep the windows
the same as what is already there.
They are using standard Anderson window units, as the Town is trying to keep the price
down.
Ms. Neff stated it would save money if there were no mullions in the windows.
Mr. Fredman, stated casements would be lovely. He also wondered why the tenant is
getting a grant and improving the landlord’s property.
Mr. Odierna, stated that the building is owned by older veterans who do not have the
funds to update the building.
Ms. Danoy stated the grant is 2010 and the Town must award the contract before the end
of the year.
Mr. Fredman stated the double hung are two small for mullions. Mr. Jacobson suggested
all or no mullions.
The architect stated that he must go back to the VFW for their approval.
Ms. Danoy stated that they must be able to put air conditioning in the windows so that
area would be usable in summer.
The entrance was discussed, as there is possibly a window under the shingles. All
asbestos shingles will be removed.
The building will be unoccupied during construction for lead abatement.
Motion: To approve the application for the VFW Post, Senior Center windows, with the
following conditions;
1. the fixed window will have no mullions.
2. in the course of renovation the BAR is requesting the Town have the area in the
rear of the building cleaned up and remain as such.
Action: Approved
Moved by Andrew Fredman, seconded by Diane Neff
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =4)
Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff
Absent: Ken Ricci
Mr. Odierna requested a copy of the resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Fredman asked about Dr. LeBlanc’s building.
Mr. Odierna asked about the Larchmont Diner signage
Mr. Meeker asked about the paper street next to Nardone and Sons Auto Body, Mr.
Carpaneto stated that it is Town property with a sewer easement. The lot between the
plumbing supply and Nordones is in question.
Mr. Odierna asked about the temporary sign selling Christmas trees at the VFW post.
MINUTES
The outstanding minutes were not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the meeting
Action: Approved
Moved by Andrew Fredman
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill