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BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
MONDAY, May 16, 2011
PRESENT: Edward Jacobson
Ken Ricci, Acting Chair
Donald Meeker
Diane Neff
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald Carpaneto, Director of Building, Ernest Odierna, Liaison
Recording Secretary: Francine M. Brill
CALL TO ORDER at 8:00p.m.
LARCHMONT CAR WASH 2434 Boston Post Road Sign Permit
Michael DiGiacomo of Neptune Signs Company explained the changes to the proposed sign and the low
intensity LED lighting so as not to effect the neighbors. The mock up shows three different letter colors
and type styles.
The Board discussed the colors, type styles and spacing. Mr. Meeker asked that the space above the
letters be reduced 2 inches.
Mr. Meeker stated that he thinks this plan is an improvement, but feels it requires a little more
illumination and boldness.
Ms. Neff stated that she prefers that the signage be minimized with less illumination than Mr. Meeker
suggested and less boldness.
A Motion was made by Mr. Meeker to approve the Car Wash sign as proposed with the following
conditions.
1. Mount the LED strip lower behind the baffle
2. Euro style letters
3. Raise text two inches up to decrease space above the letters and the light baffle.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Carpaneto informed the Board of an application for an overflow Car Dealership at 616 Fifth Avenue
that will be before the Board next month. Existing lighting, landscaping and the fence are to be
removed. The Board would like the proposed plantings to be described as to size, type and placement
on the plan as well as more specs on the fence and lighting.
T-Mobile was discussed, Mr. Meeker stated that the plantings now on the site were not as shown on
the approved plan.
The Block Buster/Sleepy awning sign was discussed. As the buildings are vacant at present now is the
time to do something to improve the face of the building. The Board discussed the feasibility of
removing the awning and its structure and what the building might look like without it. Mr. Jacobson
stated that the least offensive thing is to leave the awning up temporarily, and the members of the
Board should look at the building to get an idea as to what a better solution would be. The awning does
not have to be grandfathered to a new tenant.
Mr. Jacobson stated that he received a letter from EBI Consulting, regarding Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act and proposed antennas on 1-3 Dillon Road. He stated that he responded that
he feels that there is more than enough there already.
Mr. Odierna stated that the property issue with the Car Wash is accommodating to the neighbors. He
further discussed the revaluation and stated that proposal are being sent, there needs to be a Public
Hearing. The Town Board will be appointing people to the Board of Assessment Review to do the
revaluation, last year the Town had 860 appeals.
Mr. Odierna further stated that it looks like Ms. O’Keefe will not run for office, neither will Mr. Fishman,
and Ms. Seligson will run for the office of supervisor.
A motion was made by Mr. Ricci, seconded by Mr. Meeker to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill