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 February 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniele Cherniak, Chairperson Barbara Hildreth, Vice Chairperson Thomas Rifenberg Herbert Hyde ABSENT: Robert Langley ALSO PRESENT: Robyn Reynolds, Dep. Dir. of Economic Development and Planning Chairperson Cherniak called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 15 MEETING Chairperson Cherniak asked if anyone had any questions about the meeting minutes from the January 15, 2019 meeting. With no questions, Member Hildreth made a motion to approve the minutes, which Member Rifenberg seconded and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN AT 69 REMSEN STREET Mr. Quell explained that he would be looking to replace the sign currently at 69 Remsen Street with the updated name and logo of the business located there. Mr. Quell showed the Board Members a basic design for the logo on his phone and noted that his business was located between Smith’s and Donnie Magoo’s. Mr. Quell explained that he wanted to keep the sign simple and vintage-looking. Member Hyde asked if the logo would be on both sides of the sign, which Mr. Quell said yes. Mr. Quell noted that the sign would be black and white and that the tone of white may lean more towards ivory. Member Hyde asked what material he would be using for the sign, and Mr. Quell responded that he was looking at wooden signs. Member Hyde asked if there would be raised lettering, and Mr. Quell responded that he was unsure. Vice Chairperson Hildreth noted that he may want to look into using Vital Signs as they are very familiar with the City. Member Hyde asked how big the sign would be, and Mr. Quell noted it would fit the pre-existing bracket and be no bigger than the sign already hanging at the business. R. Reynolds noted the sign could be no bigger than two feet by three feet, which is what the City Zoning Code allows. Member Hyde asked if the sign would be lit and Mr. Quell noted he was planning on keeping the gooseneck lights that provide lighting on either side of the sign. Chairperson Cherniak asked if there would be any other changes to the building, and Mr. Quell noted there are no other proposed changes. With there being no further questions, Member Hyde made a motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness for the sign as proposed with flat or raised letters, and Member Hildreth seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT R. Reynolds gave an update on the development with the Visitor Center and Member Hyde noted an upcoming event at the Visitor Center in May focused around the City’s rich labor history. With no further business, Member Hildreth made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 pm. Member Hyde seconded the motion which passed unanimously.