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Board of Architecture Review
September 12, 2012
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Ken Ricci, Diane Neff, Jaine Elkind-Eney (Not voting).
Absent/Excused: Donald Meeker, Ronald Carpaneto, Director of Building.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:00P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes were tabled
APPLICATION NO. 1 WALGREENS 1333 Boston Post Road Façade, Site Improvement
Continuation
Steven Moeser, the architect for Walgreens addressed the Board, stating the landscaping planting beds
have a variation in the size and spacing of the plants as the Board suggested.
They eliminated a strip of grass and added a wider side walk at the rear of the building and narrowed
the rest of the Hommocks Road side walk.
Ms. Neff asked if there would be a possible way to install a bike rack. The Board discussed the possibility
and placement of a bike rack.
Mr. Jacobson stated the landscaping plan has some scale, size and maturity.
Building
As suggested by the Board they changed the canopy, eliminated the revels and did away with columns
altogether, as well as the narrow columns in the window. The windows will be like spandrel glass with
a blue green tinted glass on the outside layer and an opaque frosted glass on the inside.
The awning over the entrance with six inch high letters on the sloping surface was discussed. Ms. Neff
indicated that this was not an acceptable idea.
Signage
The Board discussed the lettering on awning and the code involved. Signage code permits only two
signs.
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Mr. Jacobson stated the Board would support 2 building signs and 1 awning sign. Mr. Jacobson stated
that if the applicant wishes to apply for a variance for a third sign, then the applicant is to go before the
Zoning Board of Appeals for internally illuminated signage and could request a variance for a third sign
at the same time.
Mr. Moeser asked if the square footage of the two proposed signs are 75 square feet and 100 square
feet is permissible could they request an additional sign approximately 25 square feet.
Mr. Jacobson stated that 100 square feet is a maximum amount, but the Board can require a lesser
amount where it deems appropriate.
Mr. Jacobson stated that they understand the need for a sign in the parking lot over the entrance.
Motion: To approve the Building and Landscaping drawings as shown with the possible addition of a
bike rack if it is feasible.
Action: Approved
Moved by Ken Ricci, seconded by Diane Neff.
Vote:
Ayes: Edmund Jacobson, Diane Neff, Ken Ricci
Nays: None
Mr. Jacobson stated that the Board will write a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals in support of
internally illuminated signage. The applicant will have to return after the ZBA approval for the sign
approval.
APPLICATION NO. 3 CARLTON HOUSE 35 North Chatsworth
No representative was available; the Board discussed the stain colors the applicant chose.
Mr. Jacobson stated that he feels a recessive color would be better.
Motion: To approve the Benjamin Moore stain color Norwich brown
Action: Approved
Moved by Diane Neff, seconded by Ken Ricci.
Vote:
Ayes: Edmund Jacobson, Diane Neff, Ken Ricci
Nays: None
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NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Jacobson stated that the Town Board has appointed a new member Joe Shein, who is an architect.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
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