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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_09_21 Board of Architectural Review Minutes AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK SEPTEMBER 21, 1995, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Robert M. Immerman Joan Williams Edward Z. Jacobson Absent: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman Pamela T. Washington Also Present: William E. Jakubowski, Building Inspector William Gerety, Assistant Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by acting chair person Joan Williams at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Williams stated that Chairman, E. Robert Wassman, of the Architectural Board was not present, and asked Mrs. Williams to act as chair person. Mrs. Williams commented that there were only three members of the Board present, and wanted to point out that when a vote is taken on any of the cases it will have to be unanimous. If the applicant wishes they may withdraw,without prejudice,until a subsequent time when four or five members of the board are present, in which case a vote would not have to be unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Williams said that at this time the Minutes of the July 20th or the August 17th Minutes could not be approved, because the appropriate and correct number of Board members were not present. Mr. Immerman asked if it were appropriate to make comments prior to the next Board Meeting on the August 17, 1995 meeting. On page 4 under J&F Chatsworth, Ltd. the second paragraph should read ...wanted to replace the Citgo sign with a new smaller "Gulf" sign, two paragraphs below that, the last sentence should read, ....the former sign was larger, and on page 5 the forth paragraph stated Mr. Immerman suggested...., but it should read Mr. Wassman suggested Mrs. Williams said the amended Minutes will be sent out in the next Board packet, and postponed the approval of Minutes until the next meeting. Mrs. Williams read the first matter as follows: Clock Tower Associates - 2 Madison Avenue - Block 133 Lot 602 - modification of previous BAR approval for one window. Mr. Stan7iale appeared representing the owner, and presented and discussed the revised plans with the Board. A discussion of the presentation followed with Mr. Stanziale stating that they would like to replace the rest of the windows on the curve with the same type, and upon the Board's approval enter an amended permit and that the work will be complete within a month or six weeks. Mr. Jacobson made a motion to approve the submission, seconded by Mr. Immerman which was unanimously approved, 3-0. Mrs. Williams read the second matter as follows: Board of Architectural Review September 21, 1995 Page 2 Hof& Pof Realty, Inc. - 168-170 Myrtle Blvd. - Block 133 Lot 657 - facade and canopy. Howard Cohen, the architect appeared representing the applicant, and proceeded to discuss the facade and proposed covering the entire front and return side with a synthetic stucco material which will retain the Spanish style look and replace the column capitals and basically keep the form of the building. The semicircular awning will be replaced with individuals awnings. The building will be off-white and the awning color will be terra cotta. A discussion followed. Mrs. Williams commented that the owner basically wants to repair the building, make upgrades and the names will stay as currently on the awnings. Mr. Cohen stated that was correct and the applicant would paint and dress up the entire building. A discussion followed. Mrs. Williams asked whether the applicant would be willing to install two trees. Mr. Cohen presented a proposal which the applicant would like to complete at a future date, installing at least three trees. Mrs. Williams stated the applicant would pay for the trees and make the cuts and the Town would install the trees. Mrs. Williams said they would like to use Honey Locust trees which do not require much maintenance. Mr. Cohen said next year the applicant would like to replace the sidewalk. Mr. Jakubowski stated that since all that was supposed to be done were the capitals, now Mr. Cohen is doing the whole building and canopies, and the installation of the 2 trees, 2-1/2 in. to 3 in. caliper tree, 17 sq. ft. tree well, 3 ft. x 5 1-2 ft., will be done at a later date. Mr.Jacobson made a motion to accept the plan as submitted with the condition that two Honey Locust trees be planted by the Town and purchased by the owner in the Spring of 1996, which was seconded by Mr. Immerman and was unanimously approved, 3-0. Mrs. Williams read the third matter as follows: J.B. Tiptons - 1420 Boston Post Road - Block 409 - Lot 131 - amend planting schedule; clarify conditions of approval and review etched glass window sign and logo for advisory input to the Zoning Board. Mr. Fleming appeared with Bob Santos. Mrs. Williams stated that the Board wanted to discuss the planting schedule, clarify conditions of approval, review the etched glass window sign and logo for advisory input to the Zoning Board. Mr. Fleming wanted to clarify the relationship of the building behind to the tenant space, now called J.B. Tiptons. The Eleven Alden Tenants Corp., the following applicant is not the landlord for the restaurant, there is a third party, Quadrelle Realty. Eleven Alden Tenants Corp. does deal directly with J.B. Tiptons. Mr. Fleming stated basically the first issue submitted was the planting schedule, and per the submitted sketch indicated what has been done to date. What has been planted thus far, Mr. Fleming would like to submit as the response to the Architectural Review Board's requirement with the exception of the upright espalier trees, which have not been planted. Mr. Fleming stated that these trees would take years to develop and would be difficult to maintain due to the drought this season. A detailed discussion ensued. Mr. Immerman clarified for the record that in the drawing in the file the 3 trees are not as shown on the elevation, they are as shown on the plan. Since Mr. Immerman had recommended the espalier trees, on the assumption that Mr. Fleming replace the plantings that are dead and maintain them since they are consistent with the other plantings further along the same elevation, Mr. Immerman is willing to approve the planting schedule. Board of Architectural Review September 21, 1995 Page 3 Mrs. Williams suggested J.B. Tiptons use the landscaper used by Eleven Alden House because he is already there and can water the shrubbery. Mr. Fleming stated the tenant would work out the problem. Mr. Fleming in clarifying the previous applications,submitted the original rendering of the building which shows that no work to the emergency exit was considered in the original design of the space. Mr. Fleming further discussed what was indicated on the drawings. A detailed discussion followed. Mr. Immerman asked if the sign on the south side of the building was going to be installed per the first submission. Mr. Jakubowski asked if the elevation drawing submitted to the Board of the emergency exit represented the finished condition or is siding going to be installed. Mr. Fleming said vertical siding is being installed next to the door. The horizontal fascia board and the door will be painted white. Mr. Fleming stated he will be looking to the Zoning Board for approval of the remaining sign issues. The calculated square footage of the signage is within the code. The sign on the south side could be omitted if necessary. Mr. Jakubowski stated that Mr. Fleming was asking for B.A.R. approval. If given, Mr. Fleming would have the option of using that approval to support his case before the Zoning Board. Mr. Fleming said the sign sizes are set for the front. The etched glass square footage and the front signage would be under 100 sq. ft. if the side sign is eliminated. Therefore, a variance is not needed for exceeding the sign square footage, but only for the etched glass on the face of the building. A detailed discussion ensued. Mr. Jakubowski stated that the applicant is allowed one permanent sign not exceeding 8 sq. ft. There are five permanent signs on the windows and one at the door which, in total, will not exceed 8 sq. ft. It will be 7.2 sq. ft. However, because there are five signs they need a variance to retain the four other signs. Mr. Jakubowski said Mr. Fleming must have unanimous approval of the seated Board to produce a recommendation to the Zoning Board. Mr. Jakubowski said due to the nature of the situation, the Zoning Board will meet the 25th of October and the B.A.R.will meet the 19th of October. If Mr. Fleming has no objection,a straw vote tonight could be taken to judge what the decision would be. Mr. Immerman said he doesn't like what was submitted, although it doesn't create an offensive condition in the town, he was disturbed that it was done without any approval and doesn't feel that it adds to the graphic design presented the first time. He is not inclined to vote in favor of the submission, but would be inclined to abstain. Mr. Jacobson said he doesn't have a strong enough objection to the logos to oppose the acceptance of the total design. Mrs. Williams does not mind the logo, but does mind that it went up without permission. Mr. Fleming apologized to the Board for not following proper procedure. It occurred due to unawareness on the part of the signage installer. Mr. Jakubowski said the signage issue will be put over for the October 19th meeting. Board of Architectural Review September 21, 1995 Page 4 Mrs. Williams said at that point Mr. Fleming can deal with what will be necessary for the Zoning Board. Mr. Jakubowski said once the Zoning papers are filed he has the option of issuing another Certificate of Occupancy for another ninety (90) days, and Mr. Jakubowski will extend the C.O. and as soon as Mr. Fleming gets the denial, the variance applications will be submitted. Mr. Immerman made a motion to approve the planting plan as submitted, which has omitted the espalier plants which were part of the previous approval. Approval is subject to the replacement of all the plantings which have not survived the weather conditions at the appropriate time in the planting season when they can be watered and the weather is more favorable. We approve the removal of the roof above the corner emergency door,which has already been done,but leaving the building form as is,matching all the finishes of the remaining portion to the existing siding, and painting the door white so that it essentially recedes, which was seconded by Mr. Jacobson and unanimously approved, 3-0. Mrs. Williams read the fourth matter as follows: Eleven Alden Tenants Corporation- 11 Alden Road- Block 409 Lot 131 -pilaster demarcation/sign application. Mr. Fleming appeared representing Eleven Alden Tenants Corporation. Mr. Fleming presented a sign which is proposed to replace the one at the top of Harmony, Copley and Alden, 5 ft. x 6 ft. golf leaf on forest green, The Alden House. The management sign company would be a wood panel on chains in the same type face as The Alden House, Helvatica. A discussion followed. Mr. Jakubowski asked about the size of the sign. Mr. Fleming stated that it is a one- sided sign, 18 sq. ft. Mr. Fleming stated the sign was set back from the street and would be angled so it can be seen from the both streets. Mr. Jakubowski stated that the Building Code under zoning states that no fence or any other structure 3 ft. in height shall be erected, placed or maintained within the area formed by a triangle 30 ft. on its sides parallel to the intersection. Mr. Immerman made a motion that the sign be accepted as presented with the exception that the address will be in Helvatica as will the name of the management company, which was seconded by Mr. Jacobson and unanimously approved, 3-0. Mr. Fleming presented a drawing of the south Facade and stated that Board's previous requirement was that the garage area be painted white, back to the residential part of the building. All broken glass has been replaced. To demark and make the garage a little more solid, the applicant would like to put a piece of cast stone to define the end of the restaurant and sand blast the area, fix the brick and have a sharp demarcation. Mr. Immerman made a motion to approve installing a piece of cast stone, sand blast the area and fix the brick to have a sharp demarcation between restaurant and garage, which was seconded by Mr. Jacobson and was unanimously approved, 3-0. Mr. Fleming then asked about a sign for J.B. Tiptons stating the restaurant is open. Mr. Jakubowski said an inside sign has to hang 6 inches or more inside the glass to not be part of a sign law, but cannot be neon which would be a violation. Board of Architectural Review September 21, 1995 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:05 p.m. alrthZUk /acrrx� Marguerite Rom4,Recording Secretary