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 November 20, 2018 at 6:30 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniele Cherniak, Chairperson Herbert Hyde Barbara Hildreth, Vice Chairperson Robert Langley ABSENT: Thomas Rifenberg ALSO PRESENT: Robyn Reynolds, Dep. Dir. of Economic Development and Planning Chairperson Cherniak called the meeting to order at 6:26 pm. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 MEETING Chairperson Cherniak asked if anyone had any questions about the meeting minutes from the October 16, 2018 meeting. With no questions, Member Hildreth made a motion to approve the minutes, which Member Hyde seconded and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN AT 95 REMSEN STREET Mr. Luke Gladue presented a picture of a proposed sign for Future of Talent at 95 Remsen Street. Member Hyde noted that he liked the font choice and noted that when the restaurant or other tenant occupies the space, their sign should be similar in style to the sign for Future of Talent, which Member Hildreth agreed. Member Hildreth made a motion to approve the certificate of occupancy sign application as submitted, which was seconded by Member Hyde and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN AT 103 REMSEN STREET Annie Schwarz presented a sign design and noted that she is currently managing the Cohoes Downtown Market and would like to install a hanging sign to draw attention to the business. Ms. Schwarz explained that she is establishing a social media presence for the business and they are maintaining some vendors and bringing in new vendors for the holiday season. Member Hyde specified that it would be an ovular hanging sign, and Ms. Schwarz confirmed that it would hang perpendicular to the building above the door and they were considering external lighting for the sign. Ms. Schwarz noted they did not have a specific design, but imagined it would be similar in size to signs elsewhere in the downtown area. R. Reynolds noted that signs need to be less than 6 feet in square area, and if the sign were to exceed this area, then Ms. Schwarz would need to appear in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Member Hyde noted that the building would look great lit, and that the sign has a classical look as proposed. Ms. Schwarz noted that they were looking into lighting the building. Chairperson Cherniak pointed out that the Board does not generally approve flashing signs that are lit, but are open to externally lit signs. Ms. Schwarz noted that the Softek sign had gooseneck lighting, which they were considering as well. Chairperson Cherniak asked if there were any questions, and there being none, Member Hyde made a motion to approve the sign design and Member Hildreth seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OFA PROPOSAL FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 19 REMSEN R. Reynolds explained the proposal and asked if the Board would like to submit recommendations. Member Hyde noted it may or may not effect the viewshed, which would be a concern. Chairperson Cherniak noted that it was not a historical building and there were no real concerns or comments. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Member Hildreth made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm. Member Hildreth seconded the motion which passed unanimously.