Architectural Review Board Meeting

Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Present: Maren Robertson Chairperson Toma Holley Member Scott O’Neill Member Lisa Buckley Alternate Member voting for Member Rothschild Donald Yacopino Chief Building Inspector Absent: Laura Rothschild Member Laurie Steinhorst Member Call to order: 7:01 pm 1. Application: 38 High Avenue. Julia Brooks for Shop the Chain. Application for two ground floor window signs, one on side door and one on ground floor facing High Avenue. Applicant not present 2. Application: 4 Waldron Avenue. Hispana Signs for Da Kingz Barbershop. Application for parallel sign on building façade. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony by applicant representative Jose Garcia of Hispana Signs 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment from the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Buckley to accept the application as presented on the condition that the right side of the sign aligns with the right edge of the window below and if possible that the left side of the sign aligns with the left edge of the window where it meets the door. Applicant agrees. Seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Application 3: 400 High Avenue. DR Pilla for Juniper Time Hotel. Application for signage. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements based on variances granted previously. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicant’s architects Jackie Urra and Daria Tutko, and owner Chris Kaplan. 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Holley, seconded by Member Buckley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Buckley to approve the application as presented on the following condition: A) Rendering 1 on sheet A-100 is representative of proposal. B) Banner depicted on sheet A-100, drawing 2, is representative. Seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. Application 4: 400 High Avenue. DR Pilla for Juniper Time Hotel. Application for rooftop signage Building Inspector Review: This is not a permitted sign. Area variance will be required from Article IV, VON 360-4.11E for a parallel sign not on the front façade of the building and greater in size than permitted 80 sq ft. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application. 2. Building Inspector review; 3. Testimony of applicant’s architects Jackie Urra and Daria Tutko and owner Chris Kaplan. 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site; 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented, on the condition that a variance will be granted and that applicant submits samples of the letters to the ARB once available. Seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 3. Board makes positive recommendation to ZBA on a vote of 3-0. Member Buckley abstains. Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Application 5: 8 North Broadway. Bob Silarsky for 8 North Broadway. Application to replace existing parallel sign using existing bracket. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Bob Silarsky 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public. Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Holley to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Buckley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 3. Applicant advises that because of a lead time of 4-6 weeks a temporary sign will get installed. Application 6: 28 Dickinson Avenue. Brendan Fridhandler. Application to replace existing masonry stairs with new 9’ x 10’-6 ¾” deck and stairs. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicants Brendan Fridhandler and Elizabeth Chack 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member O’Neil to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Application 7: 7 Remsen Street. Kier Levesque for Melissa Audige-Perkins. Application to remove and replace front porch and stairs. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member Buckley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Robertson to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. Application 8: 16 Hart Place. Kier Levesque for Yohay and Bergner. Application for window and door changes associated with interior alterations. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s architect Kier Levesque 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member O’Neill, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member O’Neil to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom Application 9: 116 Sickles Avenue. Pierre Chaubard. Application to replace garage doors. Building Inspector Review: Proposal complies with zoning requirements. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review 3. Testimony of applicant’s realtor Ben Leopold 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. No testimony from the public Board Findings Conclusion: 1. Having no comment by the public, the public hearing is closed on a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member Holley, approved by a vote of 4-0. 2. Motion by Member Buckley to approve the application as presented, seconded by Member Robertson, approved by a vote of 4-0. Application 10: 140 North Highland Avenue. Oak Cemetery. Application for a mausoleum. Building Inspector Review: Proposal is to construct a one story, approximately 5700 sq. ft. structure, mausoleum/columbaria, facing Route 9W. The building appears to be at least 19’-5” high from established Grade Plane to highest point at peak above main entrance door. Site Plan approval will be required for this project. An area variance is required from Article III, VON§360-3.2(1)(g) for an accessory building greater than 12 feet in height. At greater than 4000 sq. ft. this application is considered an Unlisted Action requiring SEQRA review. With a proposed land disturbance of greater than 10,000 sq.ft., a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is required by Article IV, VON §360-4.12A. Board Review Based Upon: 1. The application 2. Building Inspector review Regular Meeting August 19, 2020 Architectural Review Board Via Zoom 3. Testimony of applicant’s representative Lou Deluise (Oak Hill Cememtery) and contractors Tom Mullen and Karey Mullen 4. ARB member’s knowledge of the site 5. Site visits by members 6. Public comment: Jackie Urra is concerned about the size of the building and how imposing it will be from the street. She would like to know how it compares to the existing entrance building. Board Findings The board finds the selected chiseled granite indicated for the façade inappropriate. No cut sheets of proposed products were presented. The submitted rendering is inconsistent with colors the applicants want to use. Conclusion: 1. On a motion by Member Robertson, seconded by Member Holley, the hearing is opened to the public, approved by a vote of 4-0. Comment by the public see above. The public hearing will remain open. 2. Applicant agrees to provide A) samples of sawed and chiseled granite; B) Samples of polished black granite proposed for pilasters; C) Cutsheets for railings; D) Cutsheets for light fixtures. Lou Deluise will meet members of the ARB at a yet to be determined day and time to view samples and the site. 3. Applicant agrees to return to the September ARB meeting with revised drawings and further information. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 pm Respectfully submitted, Maren Robertson, Chairperson