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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_12_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK DECEMBER 19, 1996, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Chairman44 - Robert M. Immerman Lucian J. Leone Pamela T. Washington 4° CA itECCIVED Absent: E. Robert Wassman j 2 1991 Joan Williams - ' � ` F= Also Present: William Gerety Assistant Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Jacobson said since there are only three members of the Board present at this time there is not a quorum,and advised the applicants that in order for the Board to approve an application the decision would have to be unanimous. If any applicant wishes to postpone their application until next meeting, they are free to do so. Mr. Jacobson also postponed the approval of the minutes of the last meeting, since only two members who were present at that meeting are present now. The Board is expecting a fourth member to arrive. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: WOK II - GEORGE POLINE/Tin Poo Wang -2423 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 463 -sign George Poline appeared, representing WOK II, and said the applicant is going to use the same exact sign, same coloring as previously used, the only difference being the removal of the current name and installing the new name, WOK II, with the text centered in the field. A discussion ensued regarding the sign. On a motion made by Ms. Washington,seconded by Mr. Leone, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, GEORGE POLINE/Tin Poo Wang have submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to change existing "Lucky Wok" sign lettering to WOK II; 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/Tin Poo Wang 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 TT Board of Architectural Review December 19, 1996 Page 2 RESOLVED, that the subject application be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. The application as submitted is accepted. Chairman Jacobson read the application as follows: DE RUBEIS DELI/Aldo DeRubeis -2451 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 82 - sign Aldo DeRubeis of DeRubeis Deli appeared and said he would like to change the lettering on the canvas awnings which currently reads Sam's Deli with the telephone number to DeRubeis Deli and the new telephone number. Mr. Jacobson asked if the letter style will be the same, and hot and cold catering will remain on the other side. Mr. DeRubeis said the color will be the same brown color used and will be refaced with the name and telephone number in the same block lettering. On a motion made by Ms. Washington and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Aldo DeRubeis of DeRubeis Deli have submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans to change the name and telephone number on the canvas overhang; 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, Aldo DeRubeis of DeRubeis Deli 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 application as submitted is accepted. Bill Gerety informed Mr. DeRubeis to contact the Building Department for the permit, for which the fee will be $100.00. Mr. Gerety also asked Mr. DeRubeis to notify the Building Department when the sign is to be installed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Jacobson asked if there were any comments or correction regarding the Minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting. Mr. Gerety said he hasn't read the minutes specific to Rodizio, but said it should be noted in the discussion there were comments 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. Upon a motion made by Ms. Washington and seconded, the amended Minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting were unanimously approved. Board of Architectural Review December 19, 1996 Page 3 NEW MATTER Mr. Gerety said there is one other item of business, and apologized for not have physical materials available for the Board. Mr. Gerety said ordering is proceeding for the materials, the pavers, for the new Hommocks Pool, and the coloring of the roof. With regard to the selection of pavers that was made, the contractor feels the paver color has a lot of yellow and will look very contrasting with the red brick that is presently on the building. The contractor is recommending and has selected an alternate paver. Mr. Jacobson said he assumes the architectural firm will advise the Board of that change. Mr. Gerety said the contractor wants to place the order for paving material before the Board again has a meeting, and asked if it were possible for the Board to stop by the Building Department to review the sample, make comment and then approve the color so the order can be processed. Mr. Jacobson said he would transport the paving sample to Mr. Immerman for his review. After discussion, the Board agreed to review the sample and advise Mr. Gerety of their decision. Mr. Jacobson made one last comment before the meeting was adjourned, that has occurred to a number of Board members also. The quality of the material presented to the Board for the two applications on the agenda this evening was below standard. The Board needs to reaffirm what standard of graphic presentation the Board would like to receive, and with regard to signage, the Board would like to see a graphic representation of the sign, the type face being used, the actual size, dimensions, color involved, samples of color, and a photograph of the existing condition that can be reviewed at the meeting to relate the new with the existing. A discussion ensued. The Board agreed with Mr. Jacobson's suggestion. Mr. Gerety said in the two cases before the Board this evening, there was an urgency for approval due to the moratorium that has been issued in the Town for the next six months for food establishments throughout the Town. Had the deadline not been meet, filing before December 3, 1996, the applicants would not have been allowed to open and would have had to close. Mr. Jacobson proposed a remedy. When applications are received, Mr. Jacobson would come into the Building Department, screen the applications and advise the applicant if information is lacking. Ms. Washington said when the applicants receive an application, they are given a list of items that must be provided. This should be sufficient. Mr. Gerety said he will advise the department to enforce the checklist that is attached to the application to be sure it meets the criteria. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ,p,v/ Margue ' Roma, Recording Secretary