Historic Preservation & Architectural Review Board Agendas and Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COHOES HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD HELD IN CITY HALL ON May 15, 2018 AT 6:30 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniele Cherniak, Chairperson Herbert Hyde ABSENT: Barbara Hildreth, Vice Chairperson Robert Langley Thomas Rifenberg ALSO PRESENT: Robyn Reynolds, Dep. Dir. of Economic Development and Planning Chairperson Cherniak called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The meeting did not have a quorum of members present. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 16TH 2018 MEETING Chairperson Cherniak noted that without a quorum present, the March meeting minutes could not be formally approved at this meeting. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW ROOF AT 123 Mohawk Street Mr. Scott Spendiff presented on updates to the roof at the United Church of Cohoes at 123 Mohawk Street. Mr. Spendiff previously submitted a COA application and presented in front of the Board at the May 16, 2017 meeting to discuss roofing materials that the Church could use in lieu of slate shingles as slate shingles are cost-prohibitive. Mr. Spendiff presented the material that the United Church of Cohoes proposes using, an asphalt shingle called Slate Line, which mimics the look and feel of slate shingles. The sample brought was not the exact material that the United Church of Cohoes intends on using, but Mr. Spendiff showed the exact coloration on his phone. As the roof is high in the air, it is difficult to see except at a distance. Chairperson Cherniak and Member Hyde noted that they see this as a fine solution, but will not be able to formally vote on this until next month’s meeting. CONSIDERATION OF A FENCE AT 63 CANVASS STREET Mr. Fondry who resides at 63 Canvass street submitted pictures of a fence that he was considering installing for pre-review. Members Cherniak and Hyde agreed that Mr. Fondry should submit a full COA application both for the fence as well as a pool he intends on installing. There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 6:52 pm.