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B0ARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
MONDAY JANUARY 10, 2011
Conference Room C
PRESENT: Edward Jacobson
Andrew Fredman
Ken Ricci
Donald Meeker
ABSENT: Diane Neff
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector
Ernest Odierna, Liaison
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Diane Neff,
Ken Ricci, Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector (Not voting), Ernest Odierna, Liaison
(Not voting).
Call to order at 8:00 p.m.
Larchmont Car Wash 2434 Boston Post Road Sign
Michael DiNadio part owner of the car wash and Mike DiGiacomo of Neptune Signs
were present and addressed the Board.
Mr. Jacobson stated that he thinks there is a problem with the proposed signage in
concept, to allow a sign on the tower would create a redundancy, two signs saying the
same thing and questioned whether there is a way to make the existing sign more
effective.
Mr. DiNadio stated that originally they had a different architect, and were approved for a
tower sign. The second architect designed the existing sign which isn’t affective and
doesn’t do much for advertising the car wash.
Mr. Meeker, suggested dark grey translucent material behind the existing open letters to
improve the present sign.
The Board discussed the proposed signage and stated that 18 inches is to large, 12 inch
letters would serve. The word Larchmont is not important to the message only “Car
Wash” is necessary.
Mr. Meeker stated an Aluca bond signage band could be attached to the building tower,
with external illumination. Mr. Jacobson suggested to cap the tower with some kind of
lighting, to shine down on the signage repeating car wash.
The applicant stated they will return with a plan showing the Boards suggestions.
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Mr. Jacobson stated an as built elevation drawing is needed illustrating, whatever is to be
done, including the lighting, exploring the type face question. Repeating the words “Car
Wash” to accentuate the drum is a good idea.
MINUTES
The Minutes were not discussed.
New Business
Mr. Odierna stated that the Town Board has been contemplating how the Land Use
Boards can be more affective and make better use of the people’s time. The Town Board
would like Board members to give consideration to how this can be implemented.
Mr. Odierna stated that Board Chairmen should meet with the Town Board regularly to
find out what is working and what is not working.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the meeting
Action: Approved
Moved by Andrew Fredman, Seconded by Ken Ricci.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
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