Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Richard Martin, Robert West, Karen Cavotta, Robert DeMarco ABSENT: Staci Mannion STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Steven Rowland called the meeting to order at 7:05 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: A. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 2012.027 POLICE STATION WINDOWS, 474 Broadway, Historic Review of wood replacement windows in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Saratoga Springs Police Department Agent: Marilyn Rivers, Risk and Safety Director; City of Saratoga Springs The windows in the Police Department need to be replaced. The wood is rotted. Alderdice will provide four windows for replacement, with safety glass. They have provided windows for City Hall in the past. They will match those that currently exist at City Hall. Written information was provided to the Board for their review. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Robert West made a motion in the matter of the application of City Hall – Police Station Window Replacement, 474 Broadway, that the application be approved with the following conditions – the new windows are to be installed with a revealed consistent with original depth of windows in City Hall. Window jambs to have applied half round to match original depth of other windows in City Hall. Seconded by Richard Martin. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 2. 2010.003 316-318 BALLSTON AVENUE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, 316-318 Ballston Avenue, Architectural Review of two six-unit residential buildings in the Transect-4 District. Agent: Bob Flansberg, Dreamscapes, Unlimited. Applicant: Stephen Ethier, Stephen O'Shea Mr. Flanders provided a visual presentation to the Board incorporating revisions which were made to the building including the addition of porches and recessed lighting. Discussion ensued regarding elevations, siding color, windows, columns, electric and gas meter bank locations, driveway location, trash removal and roof penetrations, venting, garage doors with windows, and trim work. Steven Rowland, Chairman discussed the façade articulation and the north and south end gables. Suggestions were made by the Board regarding the addition of a shake appearance or board and batten some type of texture to change it from the siding. 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 316-318 Ballston Avenue Multi-family Residential Buildings, 316-318 Ballston Avenue, that the application be approved with the following condition – for demolition only. The removal of the existing structure at this address. Seconded by Robert West. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 3. 2012.026 THE CUPCAKE LAB (ELIZABETH'S) SIDEWALK CAFÉ, 510 Broadway, Historic City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – page 2 of 5  Review of sidewalk café in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Elizabeth and Michael Phillips The applicant is interested in adding 4 tables to the outside area of the window frontage. The applicant is looking to serve beer and wine and with this is a requirement to have the entrance contiguous to the store opening. This area will be denoted by at least 36" inch high fencing with posts dark brown or bronze in color. This will not change the café. The awning canvas will match the building colors and there is a possibility of additional signage and a change in the logo. Written plans were submitted for the Board's review. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Rob DeMarco made a motion in the matter of The Cupcake Lab (Elizabeth's) Sidewalk Café, 510 Broadway, that the application be approved with the following conditions: canvas to match the building colors; outline to be similar to the revised plan. Posts to be dark brown, bronze in color, with a height of at least 36". Logo subject to administrative review. Seconded by Robert West. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 4. 2012.025 PACIFIC GRILL ADDITION, 63 Putnam Street, Historic Review of an addition in the Transect-6 District. Agent: Tonya Yasenchak, Engineering America. Tonya Yasenchak, of Engineering America is representing the owners of Pacific Grill. The applicant is looking to place an addition on top of the current patio area. This will be a conservatory type look. Large windows that roll up on the front of the building. Up lighting will be added. Awning will be removed. Brick on the building to match existing brick. Discussion ensued regarding drainage and how it will be handled, as well as the condition of the perimeter walls. It was determined that the applicant will return to the DRC with changes in the re-routing of the drainage. Bradley Birge, Administrator, of Planning and Economic Development stated the Building Inspector has informed the Board that this application property contains 3 tax parcels, which needs to be rectified prior to any addition on the property. Ms. Yasenchak stated she was unaware of the property including three tax parcels and she will bring this to the attention of the applicant and will return to the Board. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated when the applicant returns the new plans should include revised gutter runoff under the canopy which will need additional detailing provided to the Board. Board Member Richard Martin exited the meeting at 9:10 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – page 3 of 5 B. REVIEW OF HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES Overview presented by Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of Saratoga Preservation Foundation. Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion as the Chairman of the Design Review Commission to adopt the Historic District Design Guidelines as presented. Seconded by Tamie Ehinger. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman of the Design Review Commission made a recommendation that the City Council adopt the Historic District Design Guidelines as adopted by the Design Review Commission. Seconded by Robert West. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING: The Design Review Commission Caravan and Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 5:00 P.M. The Design Review Commission Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2012 meeting as written. Seconded by Robert West. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 ADJOURNMENT: City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – page 4 of 5 Tamie Ehinger made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Robert West. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 5/16/12 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – page 5 of 5