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Home My WebLink About1995_01_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO ECK JANUARY 19, 1995, IN THE SENIOR CEDER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman James Fleming Robert 'merman Edward Z. Jacobson Pamela Washington Absent: Joan Williams Also present: William E. Jakubowski, Building Inspector CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wessman at 8:02 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Wessman, seconded by Mr. Imme_r an, the minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1994 were approved as amended. TOWN OF MA1 RONECK FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 - Fire House - 205 Weaver Street - Block 123 Lot 239 - Review of amended design. This matter was postponed until later in the meeting. HOMMOCKS PARK APARTMENTS - Hammocks Road - Block 411 Lot 137 - Amended Landscaping Plan. Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator, appeared . He explained that the Town wanted to leave the pine trees at the portion along Hammocks Road near the school while planting pin oaks as screening would suffer. When the oaks mature, the Town will remove the pine trees. All other landscaping will remain as approved by this Board. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Wessman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for an amendment to the landscaping plan on the premises located at Hammocks Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 411 Lot 137; and Board of Architectural Review January 19, 1995 -2- WHEREAS, 2-WH REAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WAS, the Town of Mamaroneck 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 Town of Mamaroneck to amend its previously approved landscaping plan located at Hammocks Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 411 Lot 239, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. When the newly planted pin oaks on the rear of Hammocks Road have matured, the pine trees shall be removed. 2. The Town shall adhere to the remainder of the landscaping plan as approved by the Board of Architectural Review. ***** METROPOLIS WESTCHESTER LANES, INC. (Natural Depot) - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 - Sign. There was no one to present this application, so it was postponed to later in the meeting. HYUNDAI - 2533 Boston Post Road - Block 504 Lots 1 & 134 - Amended design. Nick Arpaia, architect, appeared with the owner, Alfredo Gulla. Following approval by this Board, the Zoning Board and the Planning Board, the building had been built differently from the plans. Mr. Jakubowski stated that the original plans were for a square building with a little notch in it. It was not built square. A ramp to the roof was extended with a wall alongside of it which inhibits the passage of cars through the parking lot. He also stated that the matter will be reconsidered by the Planning Board. Mr. Arpaia apologized and stated that the field conditions dictated changes and that the turning radius dictated the placement of the ramp. Board of Architectural Review January 19, 1995 -3- Mr. Immerman strongly objected to the blue paint around the foundation of the building, and the Board reminded the applicant that the proposed monument sign was larger than the Code allows. The Board members questioned the placement of the lighting fixture at the dumpster, and Mr. Gulla claimed that it was moved because of a parking problem. The members also felt that the electrical conduits were obtrusive against the brick facade. On motion of Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Alfredo Gulla, d/b/a as Hyundai has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for an amendment to the approved elevations, landscaping and sign plans on the premises located at 2533 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 504 Lots 1 & 134; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required;red; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gulla 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 Alfredo Gulla d/b/a Hyundai to amend his previously approved elevations, landscaping and sign plans located at 2533 Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 504 Lots & 134, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The light pole at the rear shall be located where it was shown on the original plan not closer to the neighbors and the property line. 2. The blue paint at the foundation shall be repainted medium gray to match the building. 3. The horizontal window mullions may be eliminated. 4. The monument sign shall be no higher than 6 feet and no larger than 30 square feet. 5. The obtrusive, electrical service conduit shall be painted to match the off-white building. Board of Architectural Review January 19, 1995 -4- 6. The applicant must, if he has not previously done so, submit cuts of the parking light fixtures. 7. This Board recognizes the need to change the design of the ramp because of the turning radius. 8. The "Service" sign, shown on Drawing AJ-S, shall be eliminated. ***** METROPOLIS WESTCHESTER LANES, INC. Andrew Fredman, architect, appeared. He stated that he had a simplified request - a sign with red letters and a green bar below. Mr. Jacobson and Mrs. Washington preferred two bars. On motion of Mr. Wassman, seconded by M . Jacobson, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. Wim, Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a sign on the premises located at 2444 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 411 Lot 137; 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 Town of Mamaroneck submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plan4, inspected the site, reviewed the application and has heard all persons interested in this application; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an application by Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. for a sign located at 2444 Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 Lot 137, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The sign shall be built in accordance with the amended sign plan submitted installing red letters with returns to match the other signs in the center. 2. There shall be a green bar beneath the red letters with words written within. 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