HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_11_17 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
NOVEMBER 17, 1994, IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, TON CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: Robert 'merman, Acting Chairman
James Fleming
Edward Z. Jacobson
Pamela Washington
Joan Williams
Absent: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman
Also present: Michelle Bonsteel, Assistant Building Inspector
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman 'merman at 8:10 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Jacobson, the minutes of the
meeting of October 20, 1994 were unanimously approved.
PIZZA AND BREW - 1262 Boston Post Road - Block 407 Lot 192 - Facade.
John Racanelli appeared. He explained that the discrepancies between the
approved plan and the as-built restaurant had happened because of
structural barriers not discovered until construction began and inordinate
expense not realized until approval had been granted and bids were
sought.
After review, on motion of Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the
following resolution was proposed and adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, SDB of Larchmont (d/b/a Pizza and Brew) has submitted an
application to the Building Inspector, together with amended plans,
for approval of a remodeled facade on a restaurant on the premises
located at 1262 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 407 Lot 192; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue a Permanent
Certificate of Occupancy on the grounds that a second review by the
Board of Architectural Review is required; and
WHEREAS, SDB of Larchmont submitted an application for approval to
this Board; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that an application by SDB of Larchmont for approval of a
remodeled facade on a restaurant on the premises located at 1262
Boston Post Road, said premises being known and designated on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 407 Lot 192, be and
the same is granted subject to the following condition.
The "Pizza and Brew" sign shall be moved so that it is installed
from pier to pier. Infill panels shall be installed on either
side of the original sign.
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GIANT CARPET - 1329 Boston Post Road - Block 412 Lot 309 - Signs.
Representing Giant Carpet were Alex Bacon, architect; Bob Felton,
Executive Vice President of Giant Carpet; and Mike Bradley, Michael
Anthony Signs of New Jersey.
Mr. Bacon stated that Giant Carpet had leased the former Kenny's Carpet
store and that it was currently demolishing the interior for minor
remodeling. It is the company's intention to remove the current, illegal
signs and replace them with two conforming ones. It will also remove dead
trees and repaint the side of the building. The facade will be covered
with an off-white dryvit, and the overhang would remain with 32" orange,
internally-illuminated letters spelling "Giant Carpet" hanging from it.
Board members Immerman, Washington, Williams and Jacobson did not like the
idea of the letters hanging from the facade like "Jack-o'lantern teeth".
The majority of the Board was opposed to the orange color proposed, and
Mrs. Williams tactfully explained to the applicants the progress the Town
fathers had made in unifying sign design, changing landscaping and
improving the general appearance of commercial buildings, particularly at
the Weaver Street - Post Road area .
Compromises were made by the applicant, and it was agreed that the sign
approval would be made at this meeting. However, the members expected to
receive a clean drawing delineating the changes prior to the next meeting
and to choose a color at said meeting other than the orange proposed.
After review, on motion of Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the
following resolution was proposed and adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, Giant Carpet has submitted applications to the Building
Inspector, together with plans, for signs and amendments to
landscaping 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
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WHEREAS,
3-WHERFS, the Building Inspector has declined to issue such permits on
the grounds that review by the Board of Architectural Review is
required; and
WHEREAS, Giant Carpet submitted applications for approval to the
Board; and
WFC, 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 and
a monument sign and to add landscaping 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 conditions.
1. The building fascia, which shall be off-white, shall be
deepened to contain the application of the sign's letters. Said
letters shall be interiorly illuminated, 32" high and 8-10" deep.
The color of the face of the letters is to be determined at the
meeting of December 8, 1994, the sides of the letters shall be
white, and the style of the letters shall be block.
2. The monument sign shall be constructed of dryvit pierced with
illuminated letters which shall match the wall sign in color and
style.
3. Upon agreement of the Tree Commission, the dead tree on the
south side of the building shall be removed; and a vertical
evergreen shall be planted. Fran the front end of the building
to the stone pillar, 3-5 feet high pyracantha shall be planted 3
feet on center.
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NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of of the BAR will be held on Thursday, December 8, 1994.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mr. Fleming, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:38 PM.
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Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary