Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Robert West; Staci Mannion; Karen Cavotta; Robert DeMarco ABSENT: Richard Martin STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator Planning & Economic Development CALL TO ORDER: Steven Rowland, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERA 1. 2012.077 MICZEK RESIDENCE, 3 Whitney Place, Architectural Review of replacement windows in the Transect-5 District. Applicant: Mr. Richard Miczek Mr. Miczek stated he is looking replace the windows with energy efficient aluminum clad windows. This property is located east of the St. Charles Hotel. Single pane windows to match what is currently there. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding this application. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the application of the Miczek Residence Window Replacement, 3 Whitney Place, that the application be approved as submitted, noting the windows will be aluminum clad. Robert West seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0. 2. 2011.063.3 DRUTHER'S BREWPUB (MARTELL BROTHERS), 381 Broadway Historic Review of brew pub (ancillary items) in the Transect-6 District. RECUSAL: Steven Rowland, Chairman recused himself from this application. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman assumed the duties of the Chair for this application. Applicant: Chris Martell, Druther's Brewpub Mr. Martell stated he is here this evening for approval of several items which remain outstanding. The temporary shed will be taken down. The trash area will be corrugated metal which will match the building. Also a review of the gate, with possible illumination and the buildings awning. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman stated lets begin with the trash area. During the caravan and workshop we liked the idea of a permanent area versus the lattice one for the trash area. The structure does not seem large enough to handle the amount of storage. Perhaps you can extend that area to encompass all the trash receptacles and storage for the benefit of the neighbors in the rear. Also the large propane gas tank should be placed in the storage area. Regarding stormwater management, we would like to see some guttering along the rear of the building. Mr. Martell stated the trash area will be extended per the Board's request. The propane tanks will be covered. Regarding the stormwater management the drainage runs into an area alongside the shed and into an existing drain. Discussion ensued regarding the installation of a sliding door on the trash-shed area, and the enclosure of the side area. Mr. Martell stated he would like to add some lighting to the front gate. Discussion ensued regarding some up lighting for the front gate which was determined could be approved administratively, and the awnings which are currently in place and the color of the building, remain within the City guidelines for awnings off Broadway. The conduit will be painted to match the building. Tamie Ehinger, Vice 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 Druther's Brewpub (Martell Brothers) Ancillary Site Items, 381 Broadway, that the application be approved with the following conditions: Shed roof to be extended to provide adequate cover of storage items, allowing the side of the shed to be enclosed with Fiber Cement Board and trim to match the brewery allowing for approximately a 4.5 foot lane between the shed and building. Lighting for the front gate to approved administratively. Concerning the awnings the applicant will paint the conduit at wall elevations to blend in with the building. Staci Mannion seconded the motion. VOTE: City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 – page 2 of 4  Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman resumed the duties of the Chair. 3. 2012.078 CONGRESS PLAZA, 46 Congress Street, Sketch Plan (Architectural Review) of demolition and construction of new hotel and mixed-use retail in the Transect-6 and Urban Residential-5 Districts. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated this is an informal sketch plan discussion. Agents: Tom Frost, Matthew Hurff, Frost-Hurff Architects. Matthew Hurff gave a visual presentation of the project to the Board. This is the existing site of the old Grand Union. Main entry is moved to the west. The Hotel is proposed with approximately 140 rooms 6 stories high. The top four stories will extend out over the parking garage. The chief proposed change CVS will preserve surface parking and to extend the upper stories of the building over the parking garage but no ground floor use in that area. Bradley Birge, Administrator stated the T-6 standards is the Urban Core in the densest business, cultural and entertainment concentration of the City of Saratoga Springs and the surrounding region. The purpose of this district is to appropriately regulate design and creation of a consistently high quality pedestrian oriented public realm in character with the historic forms, materials and colors of Downtown Saratoga Springs without unduly restricting re-use of historic structures or architectural diversity. Discussion ensued regarding traffic flow, building elevations, pedestrian connectivity, roof top elevations, rhythm of entry ways and long block, as well as the location of parking. Bradley Birge, Administrator – Planning and Economic Development stated that the DRC does have jurisdiction for mass and scale. Historically the plaza area was interconnected part of neighborhood North South connections. We are looking at Mass and Scale. This is a major connector to the art district. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated hopefully this has been helpful to the applicant. The Board has reviewed plans and made some suggestions to the applicant . We looks forward to seeing the project again when it appears formally before this Board for Mass and Scale approval. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2012 meeting with minor changes as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT MEETING – CARAVAN – WORKSHOPS: City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 – page 3 of 4 Design Review Commission Caravan will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 4:30 P.M. Design Review Commission Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 30, at 5:30 P.M. Design Review Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development informed the Board that staff is working diligently on the Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Boff Property. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Tamie Ehinger made a motion to adjourn. Robert West seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Rob West, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Rob DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 1/3/13 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 – page 4 of 4