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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_02_03 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FEBRUARY 3, 1994, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman James Fleming Pamela Washington Absent: Robert 'merman Joan Williams Also present: Michelle Bonsteel, Assistant Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 8:07 PM. DOCS OFFICE - 1380 Boston Post Road - Block 409 Lot 194 - Amended Sign Plan. The applicant did not appear; Ms. Bonsteel explained that the signs would no longer have three colors but would be made of duranodic boxes with white letters. On motion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the amended plans were approved unanimously. SAM'S DELI DELIGHT - 1 - 3 Dillon Road (2451 Boston Post Road) - Block 505 Lot 82 - Signs (Awning) . This matter had been adjourned several times. The applicant proposed a brown and tan striped awning with 9-inch white letters. On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the awning and sign plans for Sam's Deli Delight were unanimously approved. CARLTON HOUSE APARTMENTS - 35 North Chatsworth Avenue - Block 134 - Canopy. Dan Burke, of the Awning Man, appeared. His design, for a vaulted canopy, was engineered for snow load and included a green canvas with a long warranty. Mr. Fleming commented that the green contrast was appropriate for an entrance on the large facade. On motion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the application for a vaulted canopy with brass poles and a green canvas with eggshell lettering on each side, but not the front, was approved unanimously. 4 Board of Architectural Review February 3, 1994 -2- AUTO CRAFTSMAN - 2430 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 421 - Sign. Dan Gallelo, sign maker, appeared. He stated that his client had not built his sign as approved by this Board and that the proposed sign would be the third application. The cars in the design would be red against a blue background. Mrs. Washington suggested cutting pieces of blue vinyl to cover up the other, confusing colors. Mr. Wassman reminded Mr. Gallelo of the proposed sign law which would eliminate pole signs in several years. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the modified application was approved unanimously. MAGIC TOUCH CLEANERS - 3 Vine Street - Block 126 Lot 730 - Sign. Mr. Gallelo appeared again. Mr. Wassman commented that the sign proposed was neat in appearance. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the application as proposed was approved unanimously. CVS - 1301 (1330) Boston Post Road - Block 410 Lot 463 - Satellite Installation. George Bowne, Interlink Satellite Services, appeared. He stated that CVS was installing satellites nationally to track inventory, check credit, etc. This installation will be set back from the parapet and not be visible from the street. On motion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the application as submitted was approved unanimously. METROPOLIS WFSTCHESTER LANES, INC. - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 - Facade. Mr. Fredman's design had been altered to remove the top row of grids to adjust to the site. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the revised application was approved unanimously. CHEMICAL BANK - 1350 Boston Post Road - Block 410 Lot 130 - Retaining Wall. V Board of Architectural Review February 3, 1994 -3- o one from the bank appeared, but the application was heard as there was urgency concerning safety. This application is subject to review by the CZMC. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the retaining wall at 1350 Boston Post Road was approved unanimously with the following conditions. The new wall will match the existing wall as closely as possible in color and striations, the plant schedule as submitted shall be implemented, a Kousa dogwood shall be planted on the southeast corner of the Boston Post Road as was previously stipulated and the large hemlocks against the wall of the neighboring animal hospital shall be examined by the Town for damage to said wall and to determine remedies. The trees could be root cut or removed and replaced. . VILLAGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL - 6 Weaver Street - Block 410 Lots 163 and 173 - Facade, signage and landscaping. Wallace Berger, architect, and the builder represented the applicants, Drs. Cohen and Hopper. The property borders a residential area. The members, Mrs. Washington in particular, found the design to be cold and not in keeping with its charming predecessor which had touches of art deco. Mrs. Washington was most disturbed by the fenestration and urged that windows in the waiting room have the capability for opening for cross ventilation. Mr. Berger stated that stucco is traditionally a residential building material, that the roof line is the same and that the building is in poor condition. He also stated that the building is an animal hospital, not a house. On motion of Mr. Wassman, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the Board approved unanimously the pole light with the stipulation that it have a baffle on the residential side and recommended to the Zoning Board of Appeals that Sign A on the plans be approved with the stipulation that the side facing the residential area be unlit. Mr. Wassman requested Mr. Berger to reconsider his plans and to return to this Board with more details concerning fenestration, the entrance and door, colors and roof samples. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Wassman, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM. 4;;') 420.44,604 . (se_44.414.4/ Bonnie M. Burdick