Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Richard Martin; Staci Mannion; Karen Cavotta ABSENT: Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Robert West; Robert DeMarco STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator Planning & Economic Development CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Steven Rowland called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING: Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the proceedings of this meeting are being taped for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript of the recording. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADJOURNED APPLICATIONS: 7. #2012.009 FAMILY DOLLAR, 2214 Route 50, Architectural Review of new commercial building in the Highway General Business District. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. #2011.096 DICKSON RESIDENCE, 25 Franklin Street, Historic Review of exterior renovation in the Urban Residential-4 District. Applicant: Matthew and Suzanne Dickson Applicant provided the Board with new architectural drawings addressing all the concerns the Board voiced at the previous meeting. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the Dickson Residence, 25 Franklin Street that the application be approved as submitted on the plans dated February 11, 2012. Seconded by Staci Mannion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE:  Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 2. #2012.008 PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET CENTER SIGN, 19 Railroad Place, Historic Review of signage in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Linda Moffett representing Price Chopper; Golub Corporation Agent: Fred Early, Sign Works Mr. Early provided the Board with information regarding proposed signage and size of logo. Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development stated signage will be placed on one side of the building only. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the Board likes to inform all applicants when anchoring signage into brick the Commission recommends anchoring into mortar joints, since it is easier to match and repair mortar than replace brick. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Staci Mannion made a motion in the matter of Price Chopper Market Center Wall Sign, 19 Railroad Place, be approved as submitted on the attached plans. Seconded by Richard Martin. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 3. #2012.012 PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET CENTER AWNINGS, 19 Railroad Place, Historic Review of signage in the Transect-6. Applicant: Linda Moffett, representing Price Chopper; Golub Corporation Agent: Fred Early, Sign Works Fred Early, Sign Works explained the reasoning behind interpreting these as awnings. The architect wanted this space to more open and airy. Nothing will be done to take away from the ambiance of the area. The ironwwork will be fabricated to match the building by Bonacio. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated he agreed with the architect of the building. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – page 2 of 5 Discussion ensued regarding providing approval administratively for this application pending approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the application of Price Chopper Market Center Awning Signage, 19 Railroad Place to allow them to be approved by administrative action as submitted on the attached plans, pending approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals, barring any changes. Seconded by Staci Mannion. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 4. #2012.010 SARATOGA HARDWARE, 110-112 Excelsior Avenue, Architectural Review of signage and addition to a commercial building in the Transect-5 District. Applicant: Mr. Bill Eddy Agent: Mr. Michael Perry, Architect. Mr. Perry, architect for the applicant stated they are before the Board for the Architectural review of signage and construction of a 600 square foot one story addition to the existing beverage center for the retail sales of wine making supplies. Also we would like to maintain an existing freestanding sign, which currently is not in compliance. This sign would advertise three businesses on the site. The sign will be moved out of the city right of way and onto the property. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of the Saratoga Hardware Building Addition and Signage, 110-112 Excelsior Avenue be approved as submitted on the attached plans. Secdonded by Staci Mannion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 5. #2012.016 WEST SIDE STADIUM PATIO AWNING, 112 Congress Street, Architectural Review of awning in the Transect-6 District. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – page 3 of 5 Applicant: Dave Harmon, Owner Stadium Café Agent: Scott Bowersox, Northeast Signs Mr. Bowersox stated the applicant is before the Board for approval of a new patio awning. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any questions or comments from the Board. Richard Martin querstioned if the west side gable could be fabricated with a hip style roof. Discussion ensued. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the application of West Side Stadium Patio Awning, 112 Congress Street that the application be approved with the following conditions – that the west side gable be fabricated with a hip type gable end so that the north side elevation shows approximately a 8" overhang parallel to the rake of the awing. Seconded by Staci Mannion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 6. #2011.080.1 246 WEST AVENUE, 246 West Avenue, Architectural Review of residential building in the Transect-4 District. RECUSAL: Richard Martin recused himself from this application. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated since Mr. Martin recused himself the Board does not have a quorum to render a decision on this application this evening. The applicant however can present to the Board for input on the application. Applicant: Mike Dickinson Agent: J. Hopeck, Pike Company; J.T. Pollard, Reform Architecture The applicant presented a visual presentation to the Board looking for their comments and suggestions. Discussion ensued regarding elevations, columns, parking areas, screening, window placement, drainage and buffering. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – page 4 of 5 None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Dave France, questioned the pitch on the roof. Roof pitches were reviewed with Mr. France. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the plans are quite different from what the Board previously had seen. The applicant will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting on March 21, 2012 for Mass and Scale approval on the carriage house. Richard Martin resumed his position on the Board. ANNOUNCE DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next scheduled Caravan and Workshop will be March 19, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. The next scheduled Design Review Commission meeting is March 21, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Richard Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Staci Mannion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 4/4/12 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – page 5 of 5