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 August 20, 2019 at 6:30PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniele Cherniak, Chairperson Barbara Hildreth, Vice Chairperson Thomas Rifenberg Herbert Hyde ABSENT: Robert Langley ALSO PRESENT: Robyn King, Dep. Dir. of Economic Development and Planning Sharon Butler, Administrative Assistant Economic Development and Planning Chairperson Cherniak called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 16, 2019 MEETING Chairperson Cherniak asked if anyone had any questions about the meeting minute from the July 16, 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 HANGING SIGN AND 3 WINDOW DECALS AT 122 REMSEN ST. Mr. Bob Newbury appeared to present a hanging sign and 3 window decal signs proposal for the property at 122 Remsen St. Mr. Newbury told the board he and his partner George are opening a microbrewery as they had brewing some beers from their homes. He is preparing to submit the paperwork for his licensing and expects it to be approved in the next couple of months as the authorities have at least 120 days to approve licenses. Member Hyde asked about distributing the beer, Mr. Newbury responded that there will be a tap room and small distribution to local bars. Member Hyde asked about exits and entrances and Mr. Newbery responded that deliveries would be at side door or back entrance. The back has 72 parking spaces and he has no plans for any exterior modifications. Chairperson Cherniak asked about painting the trim Mr. Newbury responded no painting he only wants to do hanging sign and 2 decal signs in windows. Vice Chairperson Hildreth stated she thinks it’s great, windows are very visible to public as is the parking in the back. Member Hyde stated he thinks the signs are very attractive and appropriate, but reminded Mr. Newbury that if he has plans in the future to do any modifications he will have to come in front of the board again, Mr. Newbury acknowledged that. Mr. Newbury did say if he needed he would expand into the garages. Mr. Newbury said it would be November possibly December opening because some things got behind. Vice Chairperson Hildreth asked about lighting, Mr. Newbury said no exterior lighting A motion was made by Member Hyde to approve the application of Bob Newbury for the hanging sign and 3 window decal signs at 122 Remsen Street as presented to the board 2nd by Vice Chairperson Hildreth—motion carried unanimously ADJOURNMENT With no other business before the board a motion was made by Member Hyde to adjourn the meeting at 6:42pm 2nd by Vice Chairperson Hildreth –motion carried unanimously