HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_09_22 Board of Architectural Review Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
SEPTEMBER 22, 1994, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: Edward Z. Jacobson, Acting Chairman
James Fleming
Robert Tnmterman
Pamela Washington
Joan Williams
Absent: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman
Also present: Barry Weprin, Town Councilman
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William E. Jakubowski, Building Inspector
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Jacobson at 8:02 PM.
He announced that Mr. Wassman was absent and that he was acting as
chairman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Inimerman, the minutes of the
meeting of August 21, 1994 were approved as corrected.
TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 - Fire House - 205 Weaver Street -
Block 123 Lot 239 - Amended
design
John Fry of Sullivan Architects appeared. He stated that because of
budget constraints changes in the plans had been made. The parking lot
entrance has been relocated, and the bay on the Edgewood Avenue side has
been reduced. There have been minor changes made in the fenestration.
Elizabeth Colleary, 65 Hillcrest Avenue, complained that the neighbors
were not consulted about the fenestration changes and stated that she did
not like the removal of the arches above the large, side windows. She
also objected to the removal of the round window at the rear over the
drive-through bay.
Mr. 'merman stated that several of the members of the Board who are
architects felt that the design had been improved by the new, simplified,
side windows and that the replacement of the round window at the rear
would be fine. Mr. Jacobson reminded Mrs. Colleary that everyone in the
Town cared about the aesthetics of the Fire House - not just its
neighbors, and Mr. Fleming stated that with proper landscaping the view of
the wall would be softened.
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Mr. Altieri stated that he and the architects had met with the residents
and Beautification Committee and that the Committee wanted to make changes
to the landscaping plan. Mrs. Washington suggested the addition of
handicapped ramps and curb cuts at the intersections along Weaver Street.
The graphics on the building were discussed and consideration of monument
signs were recommended by the Board. Further discussion was tabled until
a signage application is made.
On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. 'merman, the Board
unanimously voted to approve the amended plans for the Fire House with the
addition of a round window over the drive-through bay on the south
elevation. The Board agreed to consider the signs and landscaping at
another time and requested that curb cuts and ramps shall be included in
the new plans.
DOROTHY PIZZUTELLO - Apt. 3G - One Washington Square - Block 133 Lot 449 -
Etterior alterations.
Jed Margiotes, architect, appeared on behalf of Mrs. Pizzutello who was
away. He stated that the terrace is presently enclosed, and the
fenestration is being changed. The Board, which has okayed many similar
balcony enclosures at this apartment building, noted that in this line of
balconies no design is the same.
On motion of Mr. Fleming, seconded by Mrs. Washington, the Board
unanimously approved the alteration plan with five divisions in
fenestration. One window, in the center, shall be stationary.
DOCS - 1380 Boston Post Road - Block 409 Lot 192 - Landscaping Plan.
Ada Ferguson, appeared. She had the original plan which this Board had
denied and indicated that the previous site suggestions of the Board for
landscaping were very costly.
Mrs. Williams reminded the applicant and the Board that the office is in a
very visible spot, and Mr. Jacobson stated that this Board had been very
dissatisfied with the plans presented. Mr. 'merman suggested using a
landscape professional to develop a new cost effective planting plan, and
Mrs. Washington recommended planting smaller materials farther apart to
lower the cost as well.
Mrs. Ferguson emphasized that the company wants to beautify the property,
as does the Board.
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On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Fleeing, the Board rejected
the DOCS application on the grounds that it was not responsive to the
recommendations of the BAR.
Mr. Jakubowski stated that he could issue a Notice of Violation to DOCS in
order to promote some positive response, if necessary. He suggested that
Mrs. Ferguson consult with him and Mrs. Williams about the landscaping.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Immerman, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:24 PM.
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Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Sec'y