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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_03_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes • AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 19, 1998, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman 1. . Robert M. Immerman Lucian J. Leone ` Anthony Spagnola RECEIVED �� E. Robert Wassman {7 S May 1 Pamela T. Washington — FATRIBIA Nor' Also Present: Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES After some discussion, upon a motion made by Ms. Washington and seconded the January 15, 1998 Amended Minutes were unanimously approved. Mr. Wassman said he attended the Town Board meeting last evening. On the agenda was a matter dealing with the study of the Boston Post Road and matters involved, which is a substantial part of the BAR's responsibility. The properties the BAR was involved with were cited,when money was available the BAR was a member of the team and advisors to the program. Mr. Wassman was surprised the Board was not advised of the current plan. Supervisor Ms. Price assured Mr. Wassman that it was her intention that the BAR would be. Mr. Wassman expressed the Board's interest and said the Board was available to help in any way possible and looks forward to participate in the future development. Mr. Jacobson said he will follow up and call Ms. Price. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: 2 KITCHENS/George Poline - 2423 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 463 -sign George Poline, property owner, appeared and presented a color rendering of the proposed sign. The sign has a yellow background as before. Planters will be put in the front of the store to enhance its appearance. Mr. Jacobson said the reproduction does not appear to represent the exact proportions of the sign, and asked Mr. Poline if the sample represents the color yellow, etc. Mr. Poline said the sample he is holding represents the color yellow. The existing sign measurements are 12 ft. by 32 in. A discussion ensued regarding the use of wording take-out, the number of colors that can be used and colors used by other businesses in the surrounding area. Mr. Jacobson asked how the sign will appear at night if it is illuminated. Mr. Poline said it is the same lettering as previously used, and will appear the same as the colored rendering. - Board of Architectural Review March 19, 1998 Page 2 Mr. Jacobson said the Board is tiring of the reuse of the existing box and would like the applicant to do something different is this sign is changed in the future.There are many more creative ways to do the sign. Mr. Jacobson asked if there were any other questions. There being none, on a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Ms. Washington, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, George Poline on behalf of Tanasak Trisophon has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to change existing sign lettering to 2 Kitchens; 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, George Poline on behalf of Tanasak Trisophon 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. The sign as presented to the Board is approved with the substitution of the outlined 2 in place of the solid 2, along with the color as presented on the exhibit this date. Mr. Immerman made a statement to the Building Department. The original submission received in the Board packet was totally unacceptable, which Mr. Poline responded to in an admirable fashion after that message was transmitted. Mr. Immerman said submissions of this nature should not be given to the Board in this fashion and expect the Board to waste their time to go out and look at projects and sit as a Board when they volunteer month after month. Mr. Immerman requested that the Building Department be more critical of submissions. Chairman Jacobson read the next application as follows: GLSN Realty Corp./Gjoko Shkereli - 176 Myrtle Blvd. - Block 133 Lot 642 - front addition/sign James Gaita of Envirospace, the designer for the project appeared, along with Gjoko Shkereli, the owner who purchased the burned out building. Mr. Gaita informed the Board that the building is currently set back from the property line approximately 17 ft. All the other buildings on Myrtle Boulevard line up with the property line. Mr. Shkereli's building is the only building from North Chatsworth to Madison that does not line up and is out of character with the neighborhood. Mr. Gaita proposes an addition 17 ft. forward to the property line in line with all the other properties. The actual glass entrance to the building will be set back 7 ft. creating a portico that can be walked under and is covered. Mr. Gaita passed out photos to the Board for their review and discussion. Mr.Wassman asked the chairman about parking requirements when changing the size of the building. The question was redirected to the applicant. Mr. Gaita said there are parking requirements, and the applicant has been to the Zoning Board for a parking variance. Board of Architectural Review March 19, 1998 Page 3 Mr. Carpaneto said the Zoning Board looked favorably on the application. The Zoning Board is waiting to receive a Negative Declaration from the CZMC on the application, at which time a final approval will be given. Mr. Gaita said the finish of the building will be a synthetic stucco material. The color has not been chosen,but Mr. Gaita said the applicant has a direction toward neutral colors. Mr. Gaita said the applicant wants to be independent,not blend in with the Coughlin building and is proposing possibly using the pure cream, powdered tan or sandpiper, but has been unable to get the exact color samples. Ms. Washington asked about the color proposed for the metal framing of the glass. Mr. Gaits said the glass has a narrow metal tube frame, possibly a painted color. Mr. Jacobson interrupted the applicant to say that the Board prefers the applicant state a definite idea of what is intended. It is not constructive to state what may or may not be done or used. Mr. Gaits said he is firm in what he wants to do, but is not specific on the exact color. Mr. Gaits proceeded to describe to the Board the combinations being considered. Mr. Spagnola asked if the graphics will be a separate entity that will go on the front. Mr. Gaits verified that statement. Ms. Washington asked about lighting. Mr. Gaits said a skylight is proposed underneath the arcade for daylight. Mr. Immerman asked about the proportions of the skylight and if it is a continuous slot. Mr. Gaits said they are individual skylights to let the daylight in, 6 ft. x 2 ft., one per bay. Mr. Jacobson asked about night lighting. Mr. Gaits said lighting is to come from inside the shops. The applicant is also considering lighting from behind the columns to get a soft glow, but no elements directly on the face of the building. Mr. Gaits said the applicant is proposing cut out letters for signage. Mr. Spagnola asked, in general terms, if the signage on the facade will be internally lit. Mr. Gaits said that is correct, individual lettering, internally lit. Mr. Spagnola asked if that is what will be used for all tenants. Mr. Shkreli stated he will maintain this sign type for all the shops. Mr. Spagnola said the portico is a beautiful addition to the street and feels it is a nice design. Mr. Immerman feels some minimum lighting of the portico is needed, at which time a discussion ensued regarding same. Mr.Jacobson asked about the roof-mounted air conditioning unit in the back of the building and asked Mr. Gaits his intentions regarding roof-mounted equipment. Board of Architectural Review March 19, 1998 Page 4 Mr. Shkreli said individual air conditioners for each store can be put in the back yard. Mr. Jacobson said the Board would like Mr. Gaita to take that approach, rather than putting anything on the roof. Ms. Washington asked about handicapped access to the shops. Handicap accessibility is through the side of the arcade. Mr. Immerman said he is not convinced that the side access works with the grade, because Mr. Gaita has not acknowledged on the uphill side that there is a grade change to the parking lot. Mr. Gaita said the site was not surveyed, but a line was strung to suggest entrance can be made almost level. There is a minimum of 5 ft. clearance. The details will be worked out. Mr. Immerman feels there are serious structure problems. There is cracking in the brick work and movement in the corners. The lintel that goes across the back has cracked the same course of brick all the way around. Mr. Gaita said that will all be addressed, the lintels will come out and rebuilt. Mr. Immerman said Mr. Gaita must address the fence and driveway issue which will prevent access to finishing the sides of the building. Mr. Jacobson said if there are no additional comments, before discussing signage, the applicant is going to be asked to reappear next month and clarify what is intended; i.e. colors to be used, lighting,etc. Mr. Gaita asked if approval can be received on the overall building concept, so the applicant may continue with the drawings. Mr. Jacobson said the sense of the Board is that the Board likes the design concept and the general plans. The Board is simply asking the applicant to return next month to show the colors and details regarding lighting, plantings and exterior plans. On a motion made by Mr. Immerman, seconded by Ms. Washington, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, GLSN Realty Corp./Gjoko Shkereli has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans for a front addition; 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, GLSN Realty Corp./Gjoko Shkereli 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 March 19, 1998 Page 5 1. The design concept as presented is approved. 2. The applicant will return to the next meeting with a final color selection, lighting design, planting proposal, air condition location and trash location defined and any other details requested for the review. At this point in time, Mr. Gaita introduced Nick DeGiacomo of Neptune signs who explained the proposed sign system. The system is similar to that of the Lexus dealership on the Boston Post Road. Mr. DeGiacomo said it will be dark during the day. At night,when lighted, it will appear to be a soft white. Mr. Jacobson said the signage is held over until next month, so the applicant can give a presentation along with the building colors. Mr. Jacobson asked if there is any additional business before the Board. • Mr. Immerman stated that Stop and Shop has not made a sign presentation to this Board. Mr. Jacobson informed the Building Inspector, Ronald Carpaneto, there is also a question of enforcement of signage that was to be removed some time ago at Augie's restaurant located at 2417 Boston Post Road. Mr. Jacobson said the Board would like some action taken regarding same. Mr. Spagnola said it would be helpful for all Board members if a running checklist can be generated regarding the status of matters presented to the Board and the follow-up of same. Mr. Jacobson said he will call the secretary, Marguerite, to make a list of applicants and the status of each. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be held on April 16, 1998. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Mr. Immerman, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 7)1 Marguerite Ro .�'ecording Secretary