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BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Ken Ricci, Donald Meeker, Joseph Shein.
Absent/Excused: Diane Neff, Ronald Carpaneto, Director of Building, Tom Murphy, Town Board Liaison.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:00p.m.
1. 2155 Palmer Avenue ACURA
Jonathan Villani the applicant’s architect addressed the Board stating he is here with the owners of the
ACURA dealership George D’Angelo and Alex Muscarella.
Mr. Villani stated the dealership owners would like to alleviate their parking problem by adding a
parking deck in the rear of the building and that ACURA would like the dealership to make changes to
the existing building and make it more modern. He further stated that they were previously before the
Board and approved for a sedate improvement.
Mr. Jacobson stated his concerns on the impact of the proposal to the residential neighborhood and
showed the photos he took of the area from the view of the neighbors across Palmer and Harrison.
Mr. Meeker asked for a color rending.
Mr. Ricci stated he is worried that the undersides of the cars on the deck could be seen from street
level. Mr. Villani responded that only the top of the car would be seen over the rail.
The impact of the addition of the parking deck was discussed by the Board. The Board concluded that
the character of the existing building is a better fit for the residential neighborhood and if the parking
garage was more like the original building it blend in better, as they are not in favor of the glitz in that
area. Mr. Meeker stated that if the garage is painted a warm brick color it will recede into the
background and not be such an impact, the Luca bonding is not a good solution.
Lighting was discussed, Mr. D’ Angelo stated that all deck lighting will be turned off when in business is
closed. The Board stated all lighting should unobtrusive and requested a lighting plan.
Mr. Ricci stated that the front and side of the parking deck could be wrapped in a metal mesh similar to
what he has seen on the parking garage in Manchester NH parking garage.
The Board and Applicants discussed the signage and logo and placement, and Mr. Villani will stated he
will add signage to the next submission.
The Board suggested that applicant scaling everything down including the signage.
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The placement of the mechanical equipment was discussed.
Mr. Villani stated he will take all the Board comments into account and return with renderings, material
samples, lighting plan and signage plan.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Shein, seconded by Mr. Mr. Ricci the meeting was adjourned at 9:05PM
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Board of Architectural Review, Secretary.
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