Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 recorded 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. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Steven Rowland, Chairman, noted the agenda items will be heard out of listed order since the agent for the first applicant is not present at this time. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERA 2. 2011.076.1 RAYMOND WATKINS APARTMENT, 57 Ballston Avenue, Architectural Review of awning replacement in the Urban Residential-5 District. Applicant: Linda DeRusso The applicant is looking to replace an existing awning with a new black canvas awning. All hardware will remain the same. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to comment on this application. None heard. Staci Mannion made a motion in the matter of the application of the Raymond Watkin Apartments Awning Replacement, 57 Ballston Avenue that the application be approved as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 3. 2012.092 228 CHURCH STREET SIGN, 228 Church Street, Architectural Review of a free-standing sign in the Office Medical Business-2 District. Applicant: Dave DePaolo, Owner. Agent: Wayne Wheeler, AJ Signs. The applicant's agent stated the sign is lighted with halogen lighting. It is a two panel sign. There will be some stonework on the bottom of the sign. The signage will have some raised lettering. The remainder of the lettering will remain flat. Signage will remain under 7 feet. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment on this application. None heard. Robert DeMarco made a motion in the matter of the application of 228 Church Street Freestanding Sign, 228 Church Street that the application be approved as submitted. 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 4. 2012.097 SPOT COFFEE AWNING, 19 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of an awning in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Simon Ouderkirk, Owner. Agent: Neil Hepner, Signworks. The applicant stated there are three locations for the advertising logo on the awning. It will be an aluminum frame with a green awning. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – page 2 of 6 Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. 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 the Spot Coffee Awning, 19 Railroad Place be approved as newly submitted on December 5, 2012. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 6. 2012.094 DYBALA ADDITION, 181 Lake Avenue, Architectural Review of addition to an existing residence in the Urban Residential-3 District. Agent: Jessie Bouchey, Kodiak Construction. Mr. Bouchey stated we were trying to come up with a plan which fits the family's need. The applicants are adding a third bedroom and bath. This is a very deep lot, so the addition will be in the rear of the home. Exterior material will be fiber cement with paint to match. Architectural asphalt shingles on the roof. We will be replacing a door with a window in the mudroom. Window will match those existing on the home. 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 wished to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of the application of the Dybala Addition, 181 Lake Avenue, that the application be approved with the following conditions the window grille pattern if any should match existing, and the soffit details should match the existing house. Robert West seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – page 3 of 6 VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Staci Mannion, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 1. 2012.083 CHODOS RESIDENCE, 768 North Broadway, Historic Review of partial demolition and a new addition to an existing single-family residence in the Urban Residential-1 District. Applicant: Laura Chodos. Agent: George Olsen. The applicant is planning a 200 square foot addition to her home to accommodate her daughter who is moving in. We are adding a single bedroom, a bathroom and a one car garage. Brick along the base, and the finishes will match those which currently exist. This will be relatively invisible from the road and is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. 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 comment on this application. None heard. Robert West made a motion on the Chodos Residence Partial Demolition and Addition Plan, 768 Broadway that we approve the application as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 7. 2012.076 HIDDEN FOUNTAIN COMMONS BUILDING, Northwest corner of Lawrence Street and Church Street, Architectural Review of new mixed-use structure in the Transect-5 District. Agent: Mike Ingersoll, LA Group. Tim Poseiznick, Crissy Architectural Group. This is a vacant parcel. The Planning Board granted Special Use. Design changes were submitted to the Board. The first floor plan has changed. There will be two spaces for retail on the first floor and three apartments per floor above. We are looking for Mass and Scale approval tonight. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – page 4 of 6 Tim Poseiznick, Crissy Architectural Group reviewed the revised plans. The roof has been altered to add a gabled roof and the tower was removed. Wrap around porch feature. Discussion ensued regarding roof lines, elevations, gables, corbels, signage, and screening of mechanicals. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the application of Hidden Fountain Commons Mixed Use Building, Northwest Corner of Lawrence and Church Streets, be approved for Mass and Scale only with the following conditions – Applicant to return for approval on materials, lighting and signage in the future. 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 5. 2012.085 FECTEAU BUILDING (MEHERIO, LLC), 53-55 Church Street, Architectural Review of a rear addition (apartments and parking) to an existing mixed-use building in the Transect-6 District. Agent: Matthew Hurff, Frost Hurff Architects. Minor elevation changes were forwarded to the Board as well as minor changes in materials for their review. This is an existing multiuse building. One store front on the first floor with three apartments above. The owner would like put some apartments in back. A gravel parking lot is located in the rear of the building. The front elevation will stay the same in terms of design. Most of the materials are from around 1960. Windows will be replaced in kind, with the double hung windows. Aluminum siding will be removed and replaced with fiber cement siding and brick. Decorative balconies will be added. We are requesting Mass and Scale approval for permitting purposes only. We can come back with any details you request. Discussion ensued regarding the balcony railings, patio railings, custom doors, mechanicals, raised decking, roof pitches finish materials, base materials. Review of elevations on each side of the building. Cut sheets on the door and windows were requested. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman asked for either three dimensional drawings or renditions to make this application easier to follow. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – page 5 of 6 Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the application of the Fecteau Building Rear Addition, 53-55 Church Street that the application pre approved for Mass and Scale allowing the applicant to move forward with the permitting process. Applicant to return for approval on the following selections, railings, corbels, cornice, guardrails, railings on the roof deck, cut sheets on the garage doors and windows, color details, brick base material. 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Approval of Meeting Minutes was deferred to the Monday, December 10, 2012 meeting. UPCOMING DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS: Joint Meeting DRC/Planning Board on Sketch Plan Discussion of Mixed Use Development (Lexington Club, 52 Marion Avenue) in the Transect-5 District – Monday, December 10, 2012 at 6:00 P. M. DRC Meeting #2009.005 BOFF RESIDENCE, 66 Franklin Street, Historic Review of demolition in the Urban Residential-4 District, Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion to adjourn. Robert West 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; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 1/3/13 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – page 6 of 6