Historic or Architectural Review Board
Regular MeetingCortland, NY · February 17, 2015
Minutes
HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL BOARD
Historic and/or Architectural Advisory Board
City of Cortland
February 17, 2015
A regular meeting of the Historic and/or Architectural Review Board was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in
the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was originally to be held on February 10,
2015 but was re-scheduled due to a lack of a quorum.
Present: Chairman Linda Kline, Commissioners Christine Barnes, Richard Stock, Pam Abbott, Mary
Ann Kane
Absent: Commissioner Karina Murphy, Dan Dineen
Staff Present: Deputy Fire Chief Bill Knickerbocker, Zoning Officer Bob Rhea, Secretary Shellie Blaisdell
Item #1 – 51-55 Main Street – (Pothos/Griswold)
- New façade renovations to Main Street, Court Street and back of building
- Trim to be painted black to match existing new windows and doors dark bronze
Peter Griswold presented the application for the project at 55-55 Main Street. The proposed renovations were
reviewed by the board.
A motion was made by Comm. Barnes to accept the proposed application in full. The motion was seconded by
Comm. Stock.
Motion by: Comm. Barnes
Seconded by: Comm. Stock
Approved: Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Item #2 – 94 Tompkins Street – (Babjack)
- Completion of side deck – 24’ x 12’ deck patio with railing
- 8’ x 8’ – 2 set of steps
The proposal for materials, the decking will be a gray composite material, the steps off the decks will be made of
same composite material as deciding. Railings around deck will be a white prefabricated vinyl material done in the
same style as the front entrance porch. White composite lattice will skirt the deck. They will shingle the dormers
and existing clapboard on the driveway side of the house to match the existing house shingles. The shingle color
will be the same as the house color.
A motion was made by Comm. Stock to accept the deck, shingles and paint as presented and was seconded by
Comm. Abbott. The board indicates to include the other deck be redone at some time in the future to mimic this
new one.
Motion by: Comm. Stock
Seconded by: Comm. Abbott
Approved: Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
CITY OF CORTLAND – MARCH 10, 2015
HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL BOARD
Item #3 – 46 Main Street – (Jumpin’ Jax, LLC-Langendoerfer)
- Signage
The proposal is to put three (3) signs in the front window panel – the graphics include a chicken on wheels. All
material is vinyl-the decal size is 22%.
A motion was made by Comm. Stock to approve the signs with the recommendation to move the phone number
and Delivery to balance it out. The motion was seconded by Comm. Kane.
Motion by: Comm. Stock
Seconded by: Comm. Kane
Approved: Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Minutes of January 13, 2015 – minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting.
New Business/Old Business:
The Beach House Mall – there are 2 panels one is pushed back and the other side is loaded with papers.
Bob can you bring to their attention to take that off or come before the board.
77-79 Main Street – applicant Kevin Penney states the owner will correct and comply with what was
previously approved for the windows. The board asked for a response/statement in writing.
Comm. Dineen reminded the board of the training to be held at the County Office Building on March 16,
2015 for those who would like to attend.
Adjournment:
Motion by: Comm. Abbott
Seconded by: Comm. Stock
Approved: Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
I, LINDA KLINE, CHAIRPERSON OF THE HISTORIC AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF
CORTLAND, NY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT SAID RESOLUTION(S) WERE ADOPTED AT A MEETING OF
THE HISTORIC AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORTLAND, NY, HELD ON THE 17TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
______________________________
LINDA KLINE, CHAIRPERSON
CITY OF CORTLAND – MARCH 10, 2015
Agenda
HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
RESCHEDULED MEETING
A meeting of the Historic and/or Architectural Review Board will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall at 8:00 a.m. If you are unable to attend, please contact the
Chairperson.
AGENDA
Item #1 – 51-55 Main Street – (Pothos/Griswold)
New Façade Renovations to Main Street, Court Street and back of building
Trim to be painted black to match existing new windows and doors bark bronze
Item #2 – 94 Tompkins Street – (Babjack)
Completion of side deck -24 x 12 deck patio with railing
8 x 8 - 2 set of steps
Item #3 – 46 Main Street – (Jumpin Jax, LLC-Langendoerfer)
Signage
Minutes of January 13, 2015
Old / New Business
Adjourn
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