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MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
JULY 15, 1993, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: E. Robert Wassman, Chairman
James Fleming
Ralph Heisel
Robert T.mmmerman
Pamela Washington
Absent: Joan Williams
Also present: Michelle Bonsteel, Building Inspector
Bonnie Burdick, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The session was called to order by Chairman Wassman at 6:35 PM. The
minutes of the previous work session were discussed. In connection with
Section 14-29 C 4, it was decided that the Town Board should consider
signs for special events. It was felt that this section needed
clarification particularly concerning banners.
Upon review, the Board realized that, according to Section 14-35 C, neon
signs are forbidden.
The Board decided to change the new photo requirement for Section 14-30 to
4" x 6" photos.
To §14-30 D(5), add "The use of sharply contrasting colors may be
prohibited if inconsistent with the character of the sign and its
surrounding."
Three of the four members present at this point in the meeting were in
favor of eliminating poles signs within 2 years.
The Board was unanimously in favor of adding a new section to §14-32 A:
§14-32 A 3. Security signs shall be displayed as required in §14-32 A
1 and shall be limited to 25 inches square
The measurements for §14-33 B were changed as follows:
Maximum height - 24 inches
Lettering or pictorial matter when part of a sign - 18 inches
Letters attached to a building - 24 inches
CA sentence shall be added. .."These dimensions may be subject to an
increase or a reduction based upon the proportions of the building
subject to review by the BAR."
July 15, 1993
Work Session
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Section 14-33 C was revised as follows:
"A two-sided ground sign may be constructed with an overall outline of
not more than twenty-four (24) square feet per sign face which may
refer to any single business enterprise whose building, or part
thereof, is seventy-five (75) feet or longer, measured parallel to the
street. The ground sign shall be oriented to generally face the
street to which it is adjacent, and all parts thereof shall be back of
the street lines. No part of any ground sign shall be more than four
(4) feet above the ground upon which the sign is located. Said sign
shall not use guy wires for support. A variance for larger traits or
characteristics may be requested from the BAR."
Section 14-33 D dealing with pylon signs shall be eliminated.
By a vote of 3 - 1, it was decided to not require business hours to be
posted.
After a long discussion, it was decided to add :
"Decals on glass for safety purposes may be approved by the BAR."
Mr. Meisel stated that it is difficult to make Mamaroneck's Post Road like
Rye's as it is on a bigger scale with a wider street and faster traffic.
He felt that the BAR needs flexibility in judging signs.