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BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
AUGUST 24, 2020
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff, Diane Blum, Ken Ricci, Joseph Shein (arrived late)
CALLED TO ORDER
The ZOOM meeting was called to order at 7:42.
The minutes were postponed until the end of the meeting.
615 Fifth Avenue Safe Guard Storage Sign
LeeAnne Szuflada addressed the Board stating that the storage company had asked for a sign on the
canopy which the Board denied. They have returned with a request for the name Safe Guard Storage to
be on both sides of the blade sign.
The Board discussed the change to the blade sign and found no problem.
Motion: To approve the blade sign as submitted
Action: Approved
Moved by Diane Neff, seconded by Diane Blum
Vote: Edward Jacobson, Diane Neff, Diane Blum, Ken Ricci
1385 Boston Post Road Landscape Plan
Michael DePasquale the landscape architect, addressed the Board, explaining the proposed landscape
planting buffer around the building. Forsythia, Hollys and Box woods.
The Board discussed the proposed plantings and suggested the plantings should be symmetrical, and
pollinators and native plants should be used. Ms. Neff suggested that the applicant pick up a land use
guide in the Town office, describing ng use of pollenators such as winterberry bushes, black eyed
Susan’s, and Astors.
The matter was adjourned.
2444 Boston Post Road Westchester Design Center Signs
Brian Cullan, of Gotham Signs and Graphics, addressed the Board stating that the applicant is removing
the request for internal illumination. He explained the size of the wall sign, the color and font; as well as
the monument signs.
The Board discussed the placement of the wall sign and monument signs.
Motion: To approve the signs as submitted with the removal of internal illumination.
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Action: Approved
Motion of Ken Ricci, seconded by Edmund Papazian
Vote: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff, Diane Blum, Ken Ricci, Joseph Shein
MINUTES
Motion: To approve the Minutes of December 12, 2019, January 27, 2020, and March 2, 2020 as
submitted.
Action: Approved
Moved by Diane Neff, seconded by Diane Blum
Vote: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Diane Neff, Diane Blum, Ken Ricci, Joseph Shein
Minutes Prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Board of Architectural Review Secretary
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