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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_03_23 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 23, 1995, 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 Tmmerman Edward Z. Jacobson Joan Williams Also present: Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 8:03 PM. He noted that a bare quorum was present and a unanimous vote is required to approve an application. Therefore, any applicant may withdraw his application without prejudice and be heard next month at which time there may or may not be more members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the minutes of the meeting of February 16, 1995 were approved, 3-0. WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB - Fenimore Road - Block 347 Lot 1 - Comfort Station Lawrence Gordon, architect appeared. He stated that the building would be covered in cedar shake shingles with a slate-gray, shingle roof. It will be placed far from a residential area and replaces an equipment shed. Mr. Gordon stated that the application has Planning Board approval for a Fresh Water Wetlands Water Courses Permit. -- On notion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, 3-0. WHEREAS, Winged Foot Golf Club has suhnitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a comfort station on the premises located at Fenimore Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 347 Lots 1; and WAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Winged Foot Golf Club suhnitted an application for approval to the Board; and Board of Architectural Review March 23, 1995 -2- WHEREAS, 2-WBEREAS, 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 for a comfort station by Winged Foot Golf Club located at Fenimore Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 347 Lot 1, be and the same is granted. DJ LARCH REALTY TRUST(Larchmont Diner) - 2399 Boston Post Road - Block 505 Lot 433 - Sign and Facade Changes Tom Ravo appeared. He apologized for the changes which the manufacturer had made after the BAR had approved the plans. The glass corners were added as there was too much dryvit, and the sign manufacturer changed the sign on his own. The members felt that the design had been improved by the changes. On motion of Mr. Wessman, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, 3-0. WFC, DJ Larch Realty Trust has submitted applications to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for sign and facade changes 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 WAS, DJ Larch Realty Trust submitted applications 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, TSE BE IT RESOLVED, that applications by DJ Larch Realty Trust to change the facade and to change the major facade 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. Board of Architectural Review March 23, 1995 -3- METROPOLIS WESTCHESTER LANES, INC. - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 - Revision to existing dumpster enclosure Andrew Fredman, architect for the center appeared. He stated that the business are doing so well that a great deal of garbage is being generated. The application was being presented as the enclosure is different frcm the requirements of the law. This Board had approved the current enclosure. A new garbage company has been employed. It does its collection early in the morning and has made no changes in the procedures. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, 3-0. WFC, Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for an enlarged dumpster enclosure on the premises located at 2444 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 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, Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. submitted an application for approval to the Board; and Wim, 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 Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. to enlarge the dumpster enclosure on the premises 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. JOYCE AND PETER MOOCR - Apt. 6A, 1 Washington Square - Block 133 Lot 449 - Refurbishment of terrace Mrs. Moock appeared. She requested an enclosure with five windows as each window would be easier for her aged mother to open, and because it would be less expensive to install. The Board was extremely loath to approve this plan as it would not match others already installed. Therefore, Mrs. Moock submitted an amended plan with only four windows. On motion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mr. Wassman, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, 3-0. WHEREAS, Joyce and Peter Moock submitted an amended application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for the refurbishment of the terrace on the premises located at Apt. 6A, 1 Washington Square and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 449; and Board of Architectural Review March 23, 1995 -4- WHEREAS, 4-WHERE S, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permit on the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is required; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Moock submitted an application for approval to the Board; and Wim, 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 amended application by Joyce and Peter Moock to refurbish the terrace on the premises located at Apt. 6A, 1 Washington Square, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 449, be and the same is granted, subject to the following conditions. 1. The enclosure to be built shall match the amended plan with four windows. PHYLLIS BORACZER - Apt 4G, 1 Washington Square - Block 133 Lot 449 - Terrace enclosure William Boraczek appeared on behalf of his mother. He stated that the old windows had been removed and that he was replacing them with 6, white aluminum ones. These will match most of the other balconies in the same line. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the following resolution was unanimously approved, 3-0. WHEREAS, Phyllis Boraczek submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for a terrace enclosure on the premises located at Apt. 4G, 1 Washington Square and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 449; 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, Mrs. Boraczek submitted an application for approval to the Board; and WHEREAS, this Board hag 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 Phyllis Boraczek to enclose the terrace on the premises located at Apt. 4G, 1 Washington Square, said premises being known and designated on the Tax Assessment Board of Architectural Review March 23, 1995 -5- Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 Lot 449, be and the same is granted. ALFREDO GULLA d/b/a HYUNDAI - New Car Dealership - 2533 Boston Post Road - Block 504 Lots 1 & 134 - Signs. Mr. Gulla appeared with Bill Lieberman fran Albee Sign Company. He stated that the fence had been removed, the walk had been fixed and that he would be painting over the concrete base soon and preferably in the Hyundai grey. He was aware that his signs should be installed with timers. Mr. Wasssnan explained that the illumination of all monument signs mnst be 20-foot-candles at 25 feet and asked Mr. Lieberman to inform the manufacturer of the signs in Florida of this requirement. On motion of Mr. Flaming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, 3-0. WHEREAS, Alfredo Gulla, d/b/a as Hyundai has submitted an application to the Building Inspector, together with plans, for signs 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; 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 for signs 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 facade sign shall be installed as drawn: equal to equal. 2. The service sign on the side of the building is hereby approved and the small side Hyundai sign can be installed as previously approved if the overall square footage of the signs does not exceed the amount allowed. 3. The formerly-approved monument sign is further approved in design and color. Board of Architectural Review March 23, 1995 -6- A 4. The applicant shall supply a "cut" for the rear light pole. ADJOCRNMENT On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Wassman, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM. Bonnie M. Burdick