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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_11_19 Board of Architectural Review Minutes (2) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK NOVEMBER 19, 1992, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman Pamela Washington Robert Immerman 0°1E15Ralph Heisel 3� •1992 Joan Williams �9 /31RICV\N'O t.K C10 Also present: Elaine Price, Council Liaison 100nNECY, m 0 William E. Jakubowski, Building Inspector Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 8:06 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Secretary was asked to clarify the reference to "bands of brown" for the Gap application. With this clarification, on motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the minutes for the meeting of October 15, 1992 were approved as corrected. On motion of Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the minutes for September 17, 1992 were approved. JACK'S MIRACLE AUTO REPAIRS, INC. - 2430 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 421 - Select roof color Mr. Eisenbach had presented a large palate of colors, but he did not bring a sample of the building material's color. He agreed that Mrs. Washington could make the choice of color for the roof on behalf of the Board, and she stated that she would go to the site the next morning to choose. It was agreed that the stipulation from the last meeting concerning the roof signs would be changed to mandate that the sign boxes remain anodized metal. CHEMICAL BANK - 1350 Boston Post Road - Block 410 Lots 130 and 140 - Application for signs. Kirk Jasse of Midtown Neon Signs appeared. He stated that the applicant was amending its application so that it would conform with the sign law. Therefore, the signs will be 9' 8 3/4" by 3' 9" with 3' logo and copy. The wording "24 Hours" will be eliminated. Mr. Jakubowski stated that the square footage is acceptable and that the height of the logo is acceptable, too. He noted that the sign will be farther to the right facing the building on the Post Road side than the current sign and stated that the uncovered facade must be restored. Board of Architectural Review November 30, 1992 -2- 41) Mr. Jasse stated that the signs would have a blue background with white letters and a red horizontal stripe. The members approved these colors. However, they were concerned about the "timid" landscaping at the site. Mrs. Williams stated that every bush is trimmed like a ball and that at least one new tree is needed. On motion of Mr. Wassman, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the following stipulations were adopted for 1350 Boston Post Road. The sign applications, as amended, were approved. The facade uncovered by moving the sign on the Post Road shall be restored to its original condition. A bond or Letter of Credit in the amount of $5,000 shall be posted when the sign permit is issued and shall be held until a landscaping plan is submitted and implemented. TOWN OF MAMARONECK - Hommocks Park Apartments - 1361 Boston Post Road - Block 411 Lot 169 - Landscaping Bradford Perkins and Martin Seifring, architects for the project, appeared. They explained their rendering and stated that approval by the Zoning Board and the Planning Board, the Lead Agency, had been granted. The building will be wood frame with cedar shakes stained gray with a white trim. There will be an asphalt roof, and the doors will be 411) gray-blue, blue and maroon. The Board members complimented the architects on their plans although Mr. Heisel wanted them to add hip roofs to more of the buildings. Landscaping plans were presented. The maples and pines on Hommocks Road will be preserved. Street trees and smaller bushes will be planted on the Post Road. The architects agreed to substitute pin oaks for the zelcovias on the plan. On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the Board approved the plans presented by a vote of 4 - 1, Mr. Heisel opposed. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Jakubowski reminded the Board that it needed to look at the parking lot at Lexus now that the leaves have fallen. The matter will be put on the agenda. Board of Architectural Review November 30, 1992 -3- NEW BUSINESS Mr. Jakubowski stated that the Loyal Inn Bowling Alley will have a change of use and suggested that the Board consider the landscaping there. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Immerman, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM. Bonnie M. Burdick