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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_11_21 Board of Architectural Review Minutes AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK NOVEMBER 21, 1996, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman Pamela T. Washington -�-� Joan Williams01�►�� Lucian J. Leone E. Robert Wassman ., Absent: Robert M. Immerman 4; 404 Also Present: William Gerety itoo Assistant Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion made and seconded, the Minutes of the October 17, 1996 meeting were unanimously approved. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT/Paul Torre - 7 Madison Avenue - Block 132 -Lot 163 - legalize refaced sign Mr. Jacobson asked if anyone was present to represent La Villetta. There being no one present, Mr. Jacobson proceeded with the next matter. Chairman Jacobson read the next application as follows: WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB/Colin Burns -851 Fenimore Road -Block 347 Lot 1 - addition Mr. Lawrence Gordon, architect, appeared representing Winged Foot Golf Club. Mr. Gordon presented his drawing of the proposed Caddie Shelter. Mr. Jacobson commended Mr. Gordon and his office for turning out a beautiful looking and well detailed drawing. Ms. Williams asked what color the roof will be. Mr. Gordon said the roof shingle color will be blended in with the current roof color of adjacent structures. On a motion made by Ms. Washington and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Lawrence Gordon has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to build a new Caddie Shelter at the Winged Foot Golf Club; and Board of Architectural Review November 21, 1996 Page 2 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, Lawrence Gordon 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 plan be accepted as presented on Drawing No. A-1 dated June 20, 1996. Chairman Jacobson read the next application as follows: RODIZIO/Jaynes Fleming - 1420 Boston Post Road - Block 409 Lot 131 - signs/canopies Robert Santos, owner/partner of Rodizio, appeared. Mr. Jacobson asked if any member of the Board had any comments regarding the new graphics for the restaurant. The Board appeared to have no comments on the new signage, but comments were made that the window glass that had been engraved was removed, and that is not the case. The engraved glass is still there, but is hidden by hanging planters. Mr. Wassman said the existing enclosed dumpster location looks very shoddy. Mr. Santos said Suburban Cartage will arrange to repair the dumpster location, as had been done previously. Mr. Jacobson asked if there were any other comments from Board members. Ms. Williams asked when the current owner took possession of the restaurant. Mr. Santos said possession was taken approximately one month ago. Ms. Williams said the sign went up before Mr. Santos came before the Board. Mr. Santos said the recognition was very important, and realized he should have come before the Board sooner. Mr. Gerety asked if the restaurant was open. Mr. Santos said this evening is opening night. Mr. Santos also said the hedges have been trimmed. Ms. Williams asked if the dead evergreens have been replaced, and would like that done if not done already. Mr. Santos said some of the evergreens have been replaced, and will replace all other dead evergreens. Q Board of Architectural Review November 21, 1996 Page 3 Ms. Williams asked the significance of the stars on either side of the name. Mr. Santos said the stars are strictly decorative. On a motion made by Mr. Wassman and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, James Fleming has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans for Robert Santos for a restaurant named Rodizio to remove existing lettering reading "Sea Grill"and ornament "Clams" and erect lettering reading "Rodizio" and "Restaurant Bar" with star ornaments; 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, James Fleming 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. Repair the dumpster location. 2. Replace dead evergreens. Mr. Jacobson said La Villetta still has not appeared, and asked Mr. Gerety if the Board is allowed to rule on the case without the applicant present. Mr. Gerety said due to the matter involved, the case can be heard without the applicant. Mr. Jacobson said the sign is quite nice. Mr. Gerety said the applicant needed an updated Certificate of Occupancy which the owners did not have, and there was a transfer, but not in ownership. Mr. Gerety said the Certificate of Occupancy was needed to obtain the correct features for the building for an alcohol license. Mr. Gerety said the applicant had never applied for a sign permit for the restaurant, formerly Birdie's Restaurant, and is now before the Board for sign approval for La Villetta. Mr. Wassman said the lettering then existed by default and the applicant wants to resurface it. A discussion ensued. On a motion made by Ms. Washington, seconded by Ms. Williams, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS,Paul Torre has submitted an application to the Building Inspector,together with plans to legalize the existing sign for LaVilletta Restaurant; 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 Board of Architectural Review November 21, 1996 Page 4 WHEREAS, Paul Torre 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, is approved . NEW MATTER Ms. Williams said she had a chance to speak with Elaine Price regarding the tree planting Master Plan. Ms. Williams discussed the Master Plan, the allocation of monies per capita towards tree planting and referred to a booklet regarding landscaping planning which Ms. Price had given to Ms. Williams, a copy of which was given to each Board member. A discussion ensued. Mr. Wassman said for the record, the Town should be encouraged to include an allocation of monies per capita towards tree planting in the budget. Mr. Gerety said perhaps a letter from the BAR to the Town's Zoning and Planning Board attorney to ask for some guidance as to what the BAR can recommend and enforce might be helpful. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the BAR will be December 19, 1996. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:30 p.m. J (LLk 2- X--4._ Margueri Roma, Recording Secretary