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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_12_08 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK DECEMBER 8, 1994, IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman James Fleming Robert Immerman Edward Z. Jacobson Joan Williams Absent: Pamela Washington Also'present: Michelle Bonsteel, Assistant Building Inspector CML TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 8:08 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. 'merman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1994 were approved as amended. Mr. Wassman announced that the most recently approved plans for the Fire House were on the table near the dais and invited the public to examine them. To allow the audience time to consult the drawings, he diverted from the published agenda. DJ LARCH REALTY TRUST (Larchmont Diner) - 2399 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 433 - Approval of signs (Site work and facade approved May 19, 1994 and July 21, 1994) . No one was available at this time in the meeting to represent the diner. GIANT CARPET - 1329 Boston Post Road - Block 412 Lot 309 - Signs. Robert Felton appeared on behalf of the application. He agreed to Mrs. Williams' amendment to the minutes - planting a row of 3-5' pyracantha 3' on center and submitted a color sample for the new sign. On motion of Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Jacobson, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, 5-0. WHEREAS, Giant Carpet has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a facade sign at the retail store on the premises located at 1329 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 412 Lot 309; and Board of Architectural Review December 8, 1994 -2- WHEREAS, 2-WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Giant Carpet 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; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an application by Giant Carpet to erect a wall sign on the premises located at 1329 Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 412 Lot 309, be and the same is granted, subject to the following condition. The building fascia, which shall be off-white, shall be extended to four (4) feet. The sign letters shall be interiorly illuminated, 32" high and 8-10" deep and colored #2662. Said letters shall be centered on the fascia. ***** DJ LARCH REALTY TRUST (Larchmont Diner) Michael DeGiacomo of Neptune Signs appeared on behalf of the applicant. As much of the appearance had already been worked out, he represented the applicant only for the lettering and colors of the signs. He requested that "Larchmont" in the diner sign be in script. On motion of Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Immerman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, DJ Larch Realty Trust has submitted applications to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a facade sign and monument sign on the premises located at 2399 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 505 Lot 433; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, DJ Larch Realty Trust suhnitted applications for approval to the Board; and Board of Architectural Review December 8, 1994 -3- WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that applications by DJ Larch Realty Trust to erect a wall sign and a monument sign on the premises located at 2399 Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 505 Lot 433, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The wall sign shall made of 8" high letters, French Vanilla in color, on the Mauve background of the diner. 2. The monument sign shall be 42" high, and as previously approved, will have letters French Vanilla in color on a Mauve background. ***** TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 - Fire House -205 Weaver Street - Block 123 Lot 239 - Review of amended design Barry Weprin, Town Councilman, represented the Town. He explained that the last time the matter had been before this Board, the members had approved a design with rectangular windows. The neighbors felt that they had not had a chance to continent on the new design. Mr. Wassman read a letter from John Sullivan, the architect for the project, defending the integrity of his design. Mr. Immerman reiterated his approval of this most recent design and complained that no architect was present and that no new plans had been submitted. Mr. Wassman agreed and stated that it was not the role of the BAR to take the role of architects. He said that the currently approved plan was a carefully-honed design and that making changes would be expensive. The neighbors, led by Elizabeth Colleary of 65 Hillcrest Avenue, objected vehemently that the colored drawings shown by Mr. Sullivan were not available at this meeting. She stated that the new windows were too institutional and did not match the neighborhood which, she felt, was highlighted by many arched windows and doors. Mr. Jacobson disagreed with the latter statement saying that he felt the surrounding neighborhood was rectangular in feeling. He stated that the new design is a great improvement over the original ones. Linda Harrington, 742 Forest Avenue, agreed with Mr. Jacobson's assessment. She stated that the Town has been extremely patient in listening to the neighbors who represent a minute number of taxpayers. Mrs. Harrington said that the Fire House was in place long before the neighbors bought their houses. Board of Architectural Review December 8, 1994 -4- Mrs. Colleary claimed that Mrs. Price and Mr. Altieri had misled her in saying no changes would be made and that there was no real notice before the meeting when the changes were approved. As the Board stood by its original approval, it was suggested to the neighbors that they could petition the Town Clerk for the matter to be put on the Town Board agenda. On motion of Mr. Wassman, seconded by Mr. Immerman, the matter of the Fire House was closed by unanimous vote, 5-0. ***** DOCS 7. 1380 Boston Post Road - Block 409 Lot 192 - Landscaping Plan. Ada Ferguson appeared representing the applicant. Her landscaper was not present. Mrs. Williams explained that more concrete plans were needed. The dimensions of the planting beds should be given, the number and size of the plants should be specified, and their common names should be supplied. Mrs. Williams asked that the bare poles at the site be removed. She said that the planting bed around the monument sign should be 22 - 3 feet in size. Mrs. Williams stated that San Jose junipers and 4-6 arbor vitae three feet on center should be planted facing the KFC store. Mr. Wassman requested that Ms. Ferguson bring back an improved plan reflecting the Board's requests as soon as possible. ***** CLOCK TOWER ASSOCIATES - 2 Madison Avenue - Block 133 Lot 602 - Facade (Window replacement) Lewis Grasso represented the applicant and Michael Raffio was there for the architect. They stated that new windows were being installed at the request of a tenant. Mr. Immerman was concerned that three of the windows were not consistent with the others on the Madison Avenue side and that one window near the curve in the building is different from the others. Mrs. Williams suggested putting plants in pots on the sidewalk; Mrs. Bonsteel stated that the Highway Department should be consulted first. On motion or Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, 5-0. WHEREAS, Clocktower Associates has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for new windows on the premises located at 2 Madison Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 602; and Board of Architectural Review December 8, 1994 -5- WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Clocktower Associates 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; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an application by Clocktower Associates to install new windows on the premises located at 2 Madison Avenue, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 602, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The window on the east, curved section shall remain as it currently exists. 2. All of the windows to be installed on the Madison Avenue side of the building shall be Type 4 windows. 3. Investigation shall be made into the possibility of installing five (5) planting pots on Madison Avenue. ***** METROPOLIS WESTCHESTER LANES, INC. (Natural Depot) - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 - Sign. Andrew Fredman, architect, represented the applicant and was accompanied by David Robinov, the prospective tenant. The name of the store was recently changed to "Nature's Warehouse". The store will be a large, natural food facility with the feel of a warehousey, "Home Depot" kind of store. Mr. Robinov felt that the sign definitely needed green in it as well as the red and white of the shopping center colors to express the natural food identity. The members of the Board were dismayed with the sign presented as it was not related to the existing shopping center graphics and expressed a strong desire that the sign match the others at the center. They wanted a sign with separate letters, lit from inside and comparable in style and size to the other signs. The members were willing to entertain green in the sign as well as the red and white of the signs for the other stores. Mr. Wassman asked the applicants to return next month with a new design and with examples of the colors to be used. Mrs. Williams requested planters at "Athletic Express", and Mrs. Bonsteel noted that the planting beds at the street have sunk to such a degree that the plants installed do not show. Board of Architectural Review December 8, 1994 -6- Mr. Fredman stated that the Post Office is installing a structure holding post boxes for the tenants at the center. As the construction is being done by a Federal entity, the matter will not come before the BAR. ***** LITTLE KITCHEN - 2423 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 463 - Sign. Mr. Fleming recused himself as he has done work for the landlord. Said landlord, George Poline, appeared with his tenants, Mr. Chan and Mr. Zhiang. They propose opening a take-out Chinese restaurant on the site of a former take-out Thai restaurant. They presented an ivory sign with red letters. On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Jacobson, the following resolution was adopted, 4-0-1, Mr. Fleming abstaining. WHEREAS, the Little Kitchen has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a facade sign on the premises located at 2423 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 505 Lot 463; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, the Little Kitchen 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; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an application by the Little Kitchen to erect a wall sign on the premises located at 2423 Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 505 Lot 463, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The wall sign shall be installed as specified in the plans with red letters similar to those of CVS on an ivory background. ***** ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 PM. Bonnie M. Burdick