HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_07_20 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
JULY 20, 1995, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD,
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman
Robert M. Immerman
Pamela T. Washington
Joan Williams
Absent: Edward Z. Jacobson
Also present: Bonnie M. Burdick
Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 8:04 p.m.
Correspondence to E. Davidson from Chairman was entered into the record.
Mr. Wassman, Chairman, welcomed Steven Silverberg, William E. Jakubowski and Bill
Gerety to the meeting.
Also, entered for the record was a letter received, copy of which was sent to the
chairman addressed to the town supervisor from James Fleming, architect, requesting his
appointment be terminated due to personal reasons and business pressure. The Chairman
made comments on Mr. Fleming's work with the Board of Architectural Review and
thanked him for his service. His letter to Mr. Fleming was also entered for the record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made and duly seconded, to accept the Minutes of June 15, 1995, as
amended as follows:
In the matter of JOHN CALDARARO d/b/a J.B. Tiptons, page 4, fifth paragraph from
the bottom, minutes recorded were accurate and on the last page, third paragraph, add
"No vote was taken, and the matter was adjourned pending further submission by the
applicant.
Board of Architectural Review
July 20, 1995
Page 2
NATURE'S WAREHOUSE - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 - Addition
to Approved Sign
David Robinov appeared and had submitted a revision of the Nature's Warehouse
signage. Mr. Jakubowski stated the lettering on the lower green tenant part of the
signage had never been approved. Only the sign and the concept of lettering through the
architect, Andrew Fredman, and Mr. Fredman redesigned the lettering and submitted for
approval.
A motion was made by Ms. Washington to approve the sign presently installed, seconded
by Mr. Wassman and unanimously approved, 4.0.
Ms. Williams would like to have her comments incorporated into the Minutes, and the
landscaping around the store the landlord had not followed through on quite a few things
that he had agreed to on the landscaping plan, particularly in front of his store which
should be followed up on. Mr. Jakubowski stated the town has a $20,000 bond for the
site, for site improvements which were part of the package of development, including
drainage and other features which is actually part of the landscape bonding to insure that
everything would grow for one year. Town still has the bond for landscaping and other
reasons. Mr. Jakubowski is willing to meet with Ms. Williams to go over missing and
improperly planted beds. Mr. Jakubowski stated the site plan approval has to be
maintained indefinitely with, or without, a bond.
JOHN AND MARIE McINTYRE - 176 Myrtle Boulevard - Block 133 Lot 642 -
Landscaping Plan
Mr. & Mrs. McIntyre appeared with a landscaping plan for 176 Myrtle Boulevard.
Mr. Wassman stated the Board has not received a copy of the plan. Mr. Jakubowski
brought to the Board's attention that when signs are white they are always too bright.
A detailed discussion ensued regarding the sign being translucent white with blue tape
letters. In order to accomplish the desired effect the sign would require a significantly
different face design. The minutes were approved for a temporary sign.
A discussion followed regarding the planting beds. The drawing was changed slightly
regarding handicap accessibility and decided on 3 foot wide beds.
A motion was made to approve the plan as submitted with the three azalea beds subject
to their survival, and if not, replace with equals. The red cobble stone unilock pavers
are to be used for the property and walk and two trees, Honey Locust or Zelcova, on the
sidewalk will be paid for by the applicant, which was seconded by Ms. Williams and
unanimously approved. Approximately $300.00 will be paid by McIntyre to the Town
to secure the two trees. Ms. Williams will advise the Beautification Committee.
Board of Architectural Review
July 20, 1995
Page 3
Mr. Jakubowski said applicants will have two planting beds approximately 3 1/2 x 6 feet
with the extreme edge of planting beds at the property line, north and south, going then
into the property. Tree on northeast corner will have to be located so that it's a little
away from the driveway.
Mr. Jakubowski said applicant must get underground utility control number to know
where utilities are.
Mr. Wassman said he appreciated Steve Silverberg being present. Mr. Wassman had a
comment regarding Minutes of last meeting, concerning people installing something
without approval of the Board of Architectural Review. Mrs. Washington suggested
setting a financial penalty for such occurrences. Mr. Silverberg discussed enforcement
of compliance, which is the authority of the Town. A summons can be issued for
noncompliance and then can be prosecuted and fined by the court or Injunctive Action
in Supreme Court to enjoin them from continuing the offensive activity. A lengthy
discussion ensued regarding approvals, violations, summons and fines.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion made by Mr. Wassman, seconded by Mrs. Williams and unanimously
approved, the meeting was adjourned.
b-)ft,44I Ate/zze.e,
Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary