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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_08_15 Board of Architectural Review Minutes AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCIHTECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AUGUST 15, 1996, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Pamela T. Washington, Acting Chair Person Robert M. Immerman " Lucian J. Leonelk Joan Williams `"' iteigvas OCT Absent: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman 1 mor E. Robert Wassman P44144•, Also Present: William Gerety NY Assistant Building Inspector " ,r CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Person Washington at 8:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Leone, the Minutes of the June 20, 1996 meeting were approved 3-0, Ms. Williams was not present at that meeting. Upon a motion made by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leone, the Minutes of the July 18, 1996 meeting were approved 2-0, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Leone and Ms. Washington were not present at that meeting. Acting Chair Person Washington read the application as follows: LARCHMONT CHRYSLER JEEP - 2533-43 Boston Post Road - Block 504 Lot 1 - sign The case was carried over from the July meeting. The applicant was not present, but a submission was received which showed changes made after that meeting. Comments to the revised submission included: • correcting spelling of plant material from Tuxes to "Taxus"; • clarification that the Taxus plantings extend across the front of the bays on both sides; • replacement of the rhododendron and azalea shrubbery (which is in poor condition)by Taxus; • that all plantings be Taxus Densifornus; • that all planting areas be weeded and maintained; • that the ownership of the fence be resolved. On a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Leone, the following resolution was ADOPTED 3-1, Mr. Leone abstained: Board of Architectural Review August 15, 1996 Page 2 WHEREAS, North Shore Neon Sign Co. has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to remove existing Hyundai monument sign and replace with one 6 ft. x 5 ft. illuminated Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle monument sign; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, North Shore Neon Sign Co. submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT • RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. Maintain the shrubs. 2. Change the azalea and rhododendron to Taxus Densiformis, (8). Acting Chair Person Washington read the next application as follows: • NEW NO. 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT - 176 Myrtle Boulevard - Block 133 Lot 642 -sign This case was also carried over from July's meeting. The applicant's representative, Ms. Chan, presented a photograph of the restaurant's facade showing the sign under discussion. The Board agreed that the 176 vinyl numbers should be removed from the sign. Mr. Immerman said his objection at the last meeting was that the sign was installed without any prior approval from the BAR which reinforces a letter received from Mr. Coughlin, an applicant with a pending sign application to be discussed this evening, complaining about the nature of the signs on his block. Mr. Immerman said the picture makes it look like the 176 was removed, but in fact it is only taped over and it disappears in the photograph. It certainly is not acceptable as a correction. On a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Ms. Williams, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Chen Qi Yong has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to change letters in present sign to New No. 1 Chinese Food; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Chen Qi Yong submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions: Board of Architectural Review August 15, 1996 Page 3 1. The numbers 176 shall physically be removed. Mr. Gerety said he will stop by and inform the applicant. • Acting Chair Person Washington read the next application as follows: SITE PLAN APPROVAL - Frank and Ann Auricchio - 5 Fifth Avenue - Block 132 Lot 609 - landscaping This application was also carried over from the July meeting, and no representative of the applicant was present. Ms. Williams said she reviewed the plans with Mr. Gerety, and is satisfied with the corrections to the landscaping. Acting Chair Person Washington read the next application as follows: THE COUGHLIN CONDOMINIUM -John M. Coughlin- 178 Myrtle Blvd. -Block 133 Lot 627.2- sign Appearing for the applicant were Tom Coughlin,owner, and Bill Lieberman, sign installer. The Coughlin Group wishes to install a second sign on the side facade of their building,of exactly the same size and style as the one on the front. Mr. Gerety said the sign does not meet the sign ordinance, because in the new zoning code book §175-11 B., the last sentence of the paragraph states, "No sign shall be erected on any side wall of a building." Because the applicant is making an application to the Zoning Board for a zoning variance for the sign to be installed and the applicant is looking for comments from the Board from an architectural point of view, the Board's vote on this application is advisory. • Comments to the application opposing the sign centered on: • the redundancy of a second sign; • the visibility of building due to its size and construction to its lot lines; • its use as an office building where attracting customers off the street does not seem necessary. Comments in favor of the application included: • that the lettering would be the same as the sign on the front. On a motion made by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leone, the following resolution made to advise the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck was voted on: WHEREAS, John M. Coughlin of THE COUGHLIN CONDOMINIUM - 178 Myrtle Blvd. - Block 133 Lot 627.2 has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to erect a wall sign; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, John M. Coughlin submitted an application for approval to the Board; and Board of Architectural Review August 15, 1996 Page 4 WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is DENIED. The vote of the Board was split 2-2 with Ms. Washington and Mr. Immerman in favor of the application and Ms. Williams and Mr. Leone opposed to the application. Acting Chair Person Washington read the next application as follows: TOWN OF MAMARONECK/HOMMOCKS ICE SKATING RINK - Hommocks Road -Block 413 Lot 68 - site plan/addition There was no applicant at the meeting to present the proposal for an addition to the skating rink to house rink maintenance equipment. The Board expressed displeasure at the lack of time available to review the application. The plans were received by the Board members less than 48 hours before the meeting. Discussion centered on: • location and screening of the dumpsters; • coverage of the site with additional construction; • • lighting. Mr. Gerety said there is a meeting before the Planning Board which is called a PEER meeting, Pre- engineering and Environmental Review. The PEER sat down with this matter today to give comments to the Planning Board. The Planning Board will be giving recommendations, but Mr. Gerety wants to go back to the Town through Mr. Gordon and give him some comments to start with. This was received late from the Town, and the Town wants to go ahead with it. Mr. Gerety apologized for the inconvenience. However, any comments will be assimilated and appreciated. Mr. Gerety said the matter will be going before the Planning Board, because it is a change in the site. The Planning Board needs comments from the BAR similar to the comments prepared on the front of the building; i.e. adjacent swimming pool area. A discussion ensued. On a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Ms. Williams, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to build a locker room addition to the Hommocks Ice Skating Ring; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and Board of Architectural Review August 15, 1996 Page 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. Approving the footprint of the building as submitted. 2. Elevation as shown was approved. 3. Finishes on the side match the existing building. 4. Match existing insulated metal panels on the north elevation. 5. Replace the dented panels around the rolling door, putting bollards to prevent it from happening again. 6. Leader drains to go into a drainage system. On a motion made by Mr. Leone, seconded by Ms. Williams, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to build a locker room addition to the Hommocks Ice Skating Ring; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that the review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. Accept the plans as submitted with a caveat that the Board would like to know what the Town's vision is for the structure in the future. 2. Inquire if the Town has any future need of expansion, and if so make it known now so the Board can come to terms with this particular site. 3. Preserve open space. 4. The plans indicate what will happen to the dumpsters. 5. The plans indicate better what's is going to happen to the rain drainage off the roof. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Williams asked where it should be noted that the Board would like to receive documentation for cases to be heard in a timely fashion to be reviewed. Board of Architectural Review August 15, 1996 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Leone, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:50 p.m. i ` '.''a'7�,L,� Marguerit oma, Recording Secretary